Not praying for ten strings

During the demon-summoning ceremony, Aiwass finally recalled his past life's memories.
This should be an online game that his family's company had released and operated for six years. Now, his foster father was the leader of the latest version's antagonist organization.
He would expose his identity six years later, hesitate and then defect from the protagonist's side. Ultimately, because he decided to take a fatal strike meant for the player character, he was killed by his upright older brother in a transitional CG without even a chance to enter the main content.
——But the problem was not too significant. Aiwass also knew many secret advancement routes exclusive to the player character, as well as the Nurturing Secret Sequel regulations of the various Paths. He believed he could reverse his unfortunate fate……
So now there was only one issue left.
"According to the original plot, shouldn't I have been rescued by the protagonist before this lousy ceremony even began?"
Tied to the ceremonial altar as a sacrifice, Aiwass fell into contemplation.
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Keywords: Victorian Fantasy, Amber Flow


When the plot-skips players into the game world

Although the Candle Festival is on January 1st, it is merely a sacred day bestowed by Eternal Self. Since Eternal Self has no intention to celebrate, the day is left to the Candle Master.


"The number three" is the sacred number of the saint of Candle.


Therefore, March 3rd of every year is the time when the power of the Candle Master is the strongest. Any ceremony that requires borrowing the power of the Candle Master can be scheduled for either January 1st or March 3rd.


The day of the Pope's succession is always set on this day.


...But in fact, this year is not a regular papal election day.


Usually, the Pope tends to choose a round-number year to step down. The best scenario would be three hundred years, and the next best is three hundred and thirty-three years. If a sacred number isn't available, then it would be another round-number year.


Chapter 229: The Eve of the Election Ceremony