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

Bishop Mathers, upon seeing Aiwass, knelt down abruptly before Aiwass could approach.


His eyes were bright and filled with joy: "Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope—Greetings, Son of Candle Master!"


Aiwass was startled and hurriedly ran over to help Bishop Mathers, who was bowing low before him: "There's no need for you to do this."


Not only because the other was his guide on the Path of Devotion... but also because he had truly helped him tremendously.


When Aiwass's parents were killed, it was Bishop Mathers's deterrence that enabled Aiwass to survive. Being sent to the orphanage where he met Yulia, and adopted by Old James... one could say that "Aiwass's" life was intertwined with Bishop Mathers.


Chapter 495: Fragments of the Red-Handled Sword