A Sacrifice at Midnight

[Mystery-driven plot + switch dynamics (not necessarily, but there will definitely be some role reversal) + alternate universe + a touch of ensemble cast] [Courteous, refined, proper, eccentric prophet vs. arrogant, mischievous, mad time traveler] Two male leads. The protagonist isn’t exactly a good person! If that bothers you, run. Slow-paced, not your typical power fantasy. I always finish what I start. History rewritten. A madman’s “rebellion plan.” “Even murky, the wedge endures unto death, smashing open the light in the cavern.” Dictionary definition of a wedge: 1. A piece of wood, thick at one end and thin at the other, inserted into a gap to hold something in place. And yet this tiny fitting, meant to plug a gap, smashes open a cavern. [Solutus et effrenatus interepidus praevaricator praecepta] [An irreverent, reckless, fearless, and insane rule-breaker.] Protagonists: Ling San Jiu, Ji He A composed, courteous, refined prophet (mad, eccentric, profound, and the insignificant ruler of a minor city) vs. An arrogant, mischievous time traveler (an outsider who loves courting death for fun and fears nothing) “Ant 139864 has gone mad...!” “Hm?” Bang! (gunshot) Ling San Jiu: “Sir, I didn’t quite catch that.” The Supreme People’s Leader challenged the man who had suddenly revealed his sharp edge: “‘Amber,’ what exactly are you trying to do?” The refined prophet smiled. “Overthrow you.” Artillery fire raged across the sky. Smoke billowed, unchanged since time immemorial. In a basement filled with wails like those of vengeful spirits, a filthy boy lifted his eyes to peer beyond its walls. He saw the flames of life.