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Circle of Inevitability (Chinese: 宿命之环) is a Chinese Fantasy web novel written by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving. On March 4th, 2023, the publication of the work was officially announced on QiDian. Additionally, an English translation has been made available on WebNovel, translated by CKTalon, which correlates to the birthday of the prequel's protagonist.

Circle of Inevitability is the second book of the Mysteries Trilogy Series, preceded by Lord of Mysteries.

Circle of Inevitability takes place 6-7 years after the end of Lord of Mysteries.

Just as Lord of Mysteries refers to the Above the Sequence title for the Fool, Door, and Error Pathways, Circle of Inevitability refers to the Above the Sequence Outer God from the cosmos who is making His appearance in the second book. He is the God of the Non-Standard Pathway, the "Dancer Pathway."

Plot
The story follows Lumian Lee. In late March of the 1358th year of the Fifth Epoch, in the Cordu Village in the Intis Republic, Lumian Lee is determined to possess extraordinary powers as a warlock. However, this leads him to stumble upon something bigger than he thought...

Synopsis
Sequel to Lord of Mysteries.

In 1368, at the end of July, Crimson will fall from the sky.

Volume 1: Nightmare
""A price is always exacted for what fate bestows.""

- Adapted from Zweig's Mary Queen of Scots

The volume "Nightmare" serves as an introduction and prologue, establishing Lumian Lee and laying important clues for future volumes.

The story is deconstructed the "Nightmare" of Lumian using symbols and metaphors, blending Lumian's Dream, Aurore's novel, and Lumian's daydreams to present a complete and visible story to readers. Clues and abnormalities should be presented straightforwardly to provide readers with a sense of understanding when the plot unfolds later.

An investigation report after the "Nightmare" shattered reveals the symbolic significance of the volume's plot points. The volume's purpose is not merely a dream but also to provide the protagonist's inner driving force and crucial clues for the story's development.

Volume 2: Lightseeker
""For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.""

- From the Bible, Genesis 3:19

This volume focused on the idea that humans were small and powerless in front of gods, yet they would still pursue the light.

It shares the same title as the sixth volume of Lord of Mysteries.

Volume 3: Conspirer
""Everyone is a hunter, and everyone is prey.""

- Cuttlefish That Loves Diving

“When the most powerful conspirator returned in the most gorgeous posture, a conspiracy against him also began. Perhaps it had already begun. Everyone is a hunter and everyone is a prey."

Volume 4: Sinner
""Oh Merciful Lord, I plead for thy forgiveness, for the sins I have committed.""

- Cuttlefish That Loves Diving

According to the author's note, the introduction of this section is based on the song "In the Name of the Father" by Jay Chou.

Awards and Recognitions
On February 5, 2024, "Circle of Inevitability" was honored with The Outstanding Impact Novels award at the Yuewen Global IP Awards. It was the second most-read Chinese web novel translation overseas under the reading platform of Yuewen in 2023.