Falsifying history is good business

Chapter 248 The Devil Is Playing with More Than Just the Contract

Although he emerged from the shadows, half of his body still remained in the dark; even though Lin You's patronus was the best in the world, the radiant magical light still could not dispel all the darkness deliberately created by the Mirror Master.

O'Dimm was dressed in a hippie style, which not only suited his local customs but also matched certain aspects of his personality.

"Do those two demons appreciate your help? Or to be more specific, do they know about it?" Lin You remained calm, not seeming to be worried about his "disappeared" companion.

"As long as their interests are aligned, why should they consider so much?"

"The interests are the same, not necessarily?" Lin You laughed and retorted, "Your interests are nothing more than Constantine's soul; you want him to be in trouble and ask you for help when he has nowhere else to turn. When the contract is signed, you will help him solve the problem according to the contract; those two demon gods will become your opponents instead."

"If it is a requirement of the contract, then there is nothing I can do. After all, I respect the spirit of the contract the most." Master Mirror boasted.

"You create trouble for others and then come forward to solve the trouble. In my opinion, why do you have to beat around the bush like this? Why not just come and threaten them directly? Does Constantine have the ability to fight against you?" Lin You sneered at this kind of "being a whore and a saint" behavior.

O'Dimm shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, that's not right. I'm a moneylender, not a highway robber. I follow the rules."

"Rules. What kind of rules can restrain a devil? What kind of devil will really abide by the rules?" Lin You almost laughed out loud.

"The less rules there are, the more valuable self-restraint becomes. It is not a legal restriction, nor a moral shackle, but a self-awareness from the heart; it is a solid rein that prevents you from going towards chaos and self-destruction." O'Dimm said solemnly.

This statement was quite philosophical, but Lin You didn't buy it at all. He asked mercilessly, "Is this an excuse for you to take off your pants and fart?"

"In fact, this is an excuse I made to avoid any eventuality and escape the reckoning afterwards." O'Dimm replied calmly, "I already know the gods' characterization of this incident, and I also know their determination to protect the 'unknown'. Therefore, I must find a sufficient reason to intervene in the situation."

"Do you need to be so worried?" Lin You questioned, "Constantine, Grindelwald, and even Dumbledore, their participation is more or less related to you; you are one of the important sources that pushed the whole thing to happen, and it is reasonable for you to intervene in the development of the incident."

"This is what worries me the most. When the whole thing is considered 'unknown', I have to make sure that every action I take is 'reasonable'. Because I am different from the other people involved in the incident. Whether it is the demons, Constantine, or Grindelwald, they have not yet seen through the truth of the world."

The worry on O'Dimm's face didn't seem fake;

"Because they haven't seen through the truth of the world, every action of theirs can be considered 'unintentional'; but every action of mine can be considered 'intentional'. However, the so-called 'unknown' needs 'unintentional' to shape it, while 'intentional' can only cause destruction."

Lin You said thoughtfully: "In other words, when the 'unknown' appears, you, the source of the incident, will have to withdraw from all dominant positions; unless other parties 'unintentionally' pull you back into the incident? And for a demon, the easiest way to establish contact with other parties is, of course, a contract."

Seeing O'Dimm nodding his head in agreement with a smile, Lin You couldn't help but fall into deep thought; if the other party's judgment was correct, it would answer many doubts for him and also clarify the standards for intervening in the "unknown" in the future.

I just don’t know whether this judgment and standard is right or wrong.

"So, as the only two people who are interested in the incident, why don't we just chat here and watch how it develops? Otherwise, we might mess things up and draw the blame from the gods." Master Mirror tempted.

Lin You was embarrassed: "But as the patriarch of the Forrest family, I have been dragged into this incident by Constantine and Dumbledore. I have reason - and it is reasonable for me to intervene in the situation." "Yes, so it is reasonable for me to appear here to stop you from intervening in the situation." O'Dimm said with a smile, "Grindelwald is a person with a strong desire for control. He hopes that everything is under control, so in the name of fulfilling the contract, he asked me to help him solve the unstable factors as much as possible."

Lin You suddenly realized, "Since you are around him and talking sweet words, Grindelwald will naturally regard me as the biggest destabilizing factor. Then you can appear here with a legitimate reason and stop me, am I right?"

"On the contrary, I am not speaking sweet words, but the truth. Whether it is Dumbledore or Constantine, even with the unexpected appearance of the phoenix, who among them can be more threatening and more out of control than you?" O'Dimm said confidently.

"You really know how to play with contracts, Mr. Odimu." Lin You sneered, "No, to be more precise, you are playing with the rules."

"The only rule I abide by is the contract. Regardless of whether the contract is verbal, written, or even tacit, I will abide by its contents and punish those who violate it." O'Dimm spread his hands, and under the shining of the silver patronus, his face glowed with an almost holy light.

"What is the content of the contract between you and Grindelwald?" Lin You asked, "Your presence here means that Grindelwald did not tell the truth to Dumbledore; at least, he did not tell the whole truth."

O'Dimm smiled and said, "So you have decided to stay here and chat with me? Then I don't mind explaining it to you."

Lin You asked back: "According to your so-called rules, if I answer 'yes' now, does it mean that I have reached a verbal contract with you?"

"of course."

Lin You crossed his arms and pondered: "Then I have to think about it seriously; this answer covers too many areas, and it doesn't seem worth it just to get an explanation."

"So what do you suggest?"

"How about this; I promise that no matter what happens, I will not take any action directly against Grindelwald, in exchange for the details of the contract between you and Grindelwald, how about that?" Lin You cautiously probed.

"I think the wording should be changed to 'you do not do anything to hinder Grindelwald's intentions'."

"I may not directly disrupt Grindelwald's specific actions, but I cannot guarantee that I will destroy his direct, indirect, and ultimate intentions."

"Do you really have to be so picky about words, Count?"

"How can you not be careful when making a contract with a devil? Especially since you are a devil who likes to play with contracts and rules."

A man and a demon exchanged sharp words. Beneath the calm words, a battle was about to break out.

If they can reach an agreement, perhaps they can continue to chat; if they cannot reach an agreement, they will have to fight immediately and let their strength prevail.

(End of this chapter)