Chapter 22: layers of fog
After having a goal, Igna's goal became more and more clear in the next ten days. Go out to the library day and night to check Roselle-related materials.
However, as I read more and more books, Igna's doubts became deeper and deeper.
He was very happy when he first learned that there was a time-travel senior like Roselle.
This means that traversal is not an exception. In this world, there are traces of "traversers".
And looking for the path that seniors have traveled, maybe you can also discover some mysteries of crossing or returning home.
However, the more Ignatius learned about Roselle's life, the more he realized that things were not so simple.
Russell Gustav himself has left an indelible mark in the history of this world. Therefore, there are many legends and information about him that can be inquired.
Ignatius took the energy of doing a literature review back then and read most of Roselle's life and mysticism.
Then, a lot of doubts were discovered.
First, according to the time when Roselle improved the steam engine, Roselle should have crossed into this world at least before 1148. By 1192, he claimed that Julius Caesar ascended the throne, and after proclaiming the emperor, he created the word and concept of "stock" in the colony of the southern continent, which should be the transmigrator Roselle himself.
Second, from the perspective of history, Roselle "had a good time" in this world before 1192.
He lived his life as a transmigrator should look in the new world.
Admired and watched.
However, after he became emperor and before he was backstabbed, his actions became a little strange.
Whoever wrote the biography pointed out that something terrible happened to Roselle, and his temperament and behavior changed.
Igna originally wondered if Roselle had already traveled back at this time.
However, he later discovered that during this period, Roselle actually invented "stocks" and "bonds".
Moreover, it is still the one with modern characteristics and complete supervision!
This shows that before being assassinated, Roselle is still the transmigrator Roselle!
"This is very troublesome." Igna looked at his notes and was very worried.
The traveler Roselle Gustav has existed in this world for at least fifty years.
"And, in the end, before Roselle was assassinated and fell, he didn't have any sign of 'going back'."
"Do you want to go back 'dead'?" Igna touched his chin.
"However, if it's really possible to 'die' and go back, why would Roselle have such a change in his later years?"
According to the historical records in the book, what Roselle did in his later years was like a different person.
"...Is this because the Great Emperor has to do anything to prepare before returning to 'dead'?"
Igna scratched his head and thought of another possibility.
"However, I can't guarantee that Roselle wants to go back as much as I do. Not many travelers want to go home. Most people are looking forward to traveling... Not to mention Roselle lived such a beautiful life."
"What if the change in his later years is Roselle's way of seeking longevity in this world? The emperor doesn't like this, and this world really has metaphysics. No, occultism."
Looking at the notebook full of clues and ideas, Igna felt more and more confused.
"There are really too many directions to interpret secondary data. If you only look at Roselle's life, you shouldn't see anything."
"Sure enough, we still have to study Roselle's diary to know his true thoughts."
"But... where can I get Roselle's diary?"
Igna wrote in the notebook with the "Russell Mystery Symbol", and put a big question mark after this sentence.
"Roselle's diary is considered to have mysterious power, so it can be obtained through bounties at Beyonder's gatherings. It is also for this reason that it is estimated that it will not be published in a centralized manner."
"If you can't find the Extraordinary gathering, you may need to try your luck at the Intis Research Center at Conston University."
But the aftermath of the last party left some psychological shadows on Igna's impression. And the situation of the "introducer" has not yet been found out. In a short time, Igna still wants to try to find clues by comparing with "normal people".
"Well, if the next research in the library has not progressed, consider the Beyonder gathering again. Things can't be solved just by leaving it alone."
"A clue to go home..."
Thinking of this, Igna remembered the promise with his parents and the long-awaited Spring Festival holiday.
"It's agreed that we will go home for New Year's Eve dinner this year..."
Igna looked at the notebook, for a long time there was no next move.
After a long while, he sighed silently, snapped his fingers, and burned the papers to ashes.
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"Dalot, there is a new private commission, can you take it?" asked Matthew Conner, the head of the puppet circus.
"Yes." Ignatius, who was sitting in the dressing room of the juggler, nodded and did not reject the head's proposal.
In the past ten days, although he spent a lot of time going to the library to study Roselle.
However, he still did not fall behind in his work in the circus, and still earned the most income for the circus. And no one around him noticed that he climbed over the wall every night to go out.
In this respect, thanks to the head of the regiment, when he came back, he gave him a single room so that he could "rest well".
"On the other hand, good time management is very important." Ignatius laughed at himself.
"Where do I need to perform this time?"
On the surface, there was no abnormality Igna looked at the head and asked.
"Mr. Randolph McGovern, the banker, invites you to go to the orphanage he supports tomorrow at four o'clock in the afternoon and perform magic tricks for the children there. There are four children whose birthdays are this month."
"Okay, I understand."
This is not the first time Ignatius has been commissioned by an orphanage.
Eight out of ten private commissioned performances he received in the circus were birthdays. Three of the eight are in orphanages, and the remaining three are in private homes.
It is said that there are many orphanages in Constantine because Constantine is a city that has been ravaged by war.
Many people lost their relatives and friends in the two-year war in 1350, and many children lost both parents.
If Ignat was not often invited to perform for the children adopted by the orphanage, he himself would not have seen that the city had ever experienced war.
The people here are busy living, just like the residents of other cities.
If you have to say what's different...
It is that the orphanage is much, much more than any other city Ignatius has ever lived in.
"Where is the specific address?" Igna asked.
As far as himself is concerned, he does not exclude going to an orphanage. He is very happy to be able to bring joy to the children.
If he didn't want to live himself, he even wanted to perform for free.
The regimental commander handed Igna the note in his hand, which read:
"Mr Randolph McGovern.
"Gaudi, 22 Gilt Street.
"Welch McGovern Charity Orphanage."
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In memory of Welch McGovern.