SZ-ROR06 (Jun 28, 2023)
Puzzle
“6/28/23, 2/8/20, and…”
Knowledge | 1 Word
Clue
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Clue 1: ??
Clue 2: ??
Clue 3: ??
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Beyond
Explanation: un 28, 2023 is “now”. Feb 8, 2020 is “death”. This brings to mind the three part invocation of Secret, of which the last part is “beyond”.
Summary of Receipt
Summary
Transcript
Receipt: SZ-ROR06
Author: Twain
Status: Shaka Secret
Subject: Kings Cult
I… I really can't believe that worked? I mean, we almost died. Sure, but it certainly worked. I'm guessing one of the Miracles kept us safe through that whole ordeal. Capgras was able to strike Rune with the Soul-Replacing Poisoned Dagger, and it seemed to have replaced Rune's ambition-corrupted soul with a near copy of Katherine's original soul. Thankfully memories aren't stored in the soul (they're stored in the balls, I believe), and Rune—or, sorry, Katherine, or—eh, whatever. She kept her memories of the past 3 years; she was just a bit groggy from the replacement itself. But… uh… that's not all. Not sure what I'd be allowed to say about the rest, so… whoops, it looks like my CaDCom-Z was taking a transcript.
S.O.T
Secret: Well done. A soul replacement. How interesting.
Twain: Secret?!
Capgras: What are you— How are you?
Secret: I must finish what I started, Shaka.
Katherine: What… is…
Secret: I am giving you a choice. A second chance. Dingane is no more. As such, there is an opening. The secrets Dingane held, they are still deep within you. I feel them. I can remove them, though it will be unpleasant. Or… I can resurface them, at the cost of your eternal silence.
Katherine: …I… what… is…
Twain: Katherine, you don't have to do this.
Katherine: A-amber? Wha—
Secret: Let us speed this process up. Ws'pakawme zlrylavqu'evuzizkrkrae. Viwxev'usme Mze'elel'cia Ob'son'sr ab-ix animo.
Katherine: AGHHH!!!
Twain: Secret!
Secret: This process is not without some pain. She will be fine.
Katherine: Agh…
Capgras: Katherine, are you okay?
Katherine: …Yes. Secret… did something to… "refresh" my memory. I'm… I'm caught up. I know what I did. I know who I was. And—
Secret: And informed of your choice.
Katherine: Yes.
Secret: Answer.
Twain: Katherine, you don't have to—
Secret: This does not concern you, Shaka. Answer.
Katherine: Suppose I accept. Would I keep the secrets I already know?
Secret: You would become Dingane. All secrets, rights, and statuses transferred.
Katherine: Without his ambitions controlling me?
Secret: You would remain yourself.
Katherine: I want a better deal.
Secret: No.
Katherine: But my circumstances are unique.
Secret: Thus, my generous offer to remove the secrets from you. There is no better deal. Answer.
Katherine: I will take the oath IF I can choose who I am bound to.
Secret: Perhaps. Who would you rather be bound to if not me?
Katherine: Shaka. Both of them.
Secret: Acceptable. Now, in death, and beyond, with words unsaid, your lips are sealed by this invocation of the ancient and untold Secret. Welcome back, Dingane of Division Zulu.
E.O.T