Death... and me

Chapter 3687: Goodbyes

As one could imagine, the Werdlem Network of Universe F956 immediately went alive. Most indeed haven’t seen Triaglia before. There were plenty of low-level experts who didn’t even know about their Universe having an Owner and were made aware that day.

A few days later, when Rean, Kentucky, and Elsie got to the city, it was just as lively as the network. "Here we are, Huhutu City."

After paying the fee and getting inside, everywhere their group looked, there were conversations regarding the announcement a few days earlier. There wasn’t another live call like the one Triaglia did, but the Supreme Palace released a constant stream of information that kept everyone busy.

"To think Rifindio will be at the helm of it all not too far from now..." Elsie commented, wondering how that would feel. "To be honest, it scares me a little. What if a big war for power suddenly happens?"

"Unlikely," Rean shook his head. "The important point is that the Supreme Palace is still the Werdlem Empire’s representative in this universe. To attack the Supreme Palace is the same as attacking the Werdlem Empire itself. That would be suicide."

"That makes me wonder," Kentucky joined the conversation. "Just what would one need to do to take control over the Universe? There has to be a way to challenge the Supreme Palace for that spot, right?"

Rean and Elsie went silent. It was hard to think the Supreme Palace would fall, but Kentucky was right. There was bound to be some way to do that. "Perhaps the Werdlem Empire itself decides to swap?" Elsie commented.

Rean and Kentucky couldn’t agree or disagree. "Maybe. Well, that has nothing to do with us."

Rean then smiled at Elsie. "Anyway, you are in a good position now, you know?"

"Am I?" Elsie didn’t understand. "What kind of good position?"

"Rifindio," Rean spoke. "How many beings in this Universe do you think have Rifindio’s number in the Werdlem Network? Even though he became the Owner of the Universe himself, his ID in the Werdlem Network will not change. And well, you also helped him, so if you ask nicely, he might be willing to give you some support. The support of a Universe Owner, imagine that."

Elsie’s mood brightened. "Do you think he would still care about us?"𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Rean shrugged. "Who knows? At least the Rifindio we know isn’t the type to forget. He could have asked to get us killed back in the Golden Palace, but he didn’t." Then, he smiled. "But then again, you were quite the shameless character that wouldn’t think twice to go back on your words. Perhaps he will ask to get you taken away."

Elsie felt a chill in her core. "T-That wasn’t personal." Elsie obviously remembers how she pretended to accept the twins’ deal, just to run away in the next second. She ended up coming back soon after, being pursued by the various experts before the Golden Palace opened, but the damage was already done.

"Hey, we are here." Kentucky pointed out.

Right in front, the Formations Guild building could be seen, and not far from the main entrance, the Teleportations Building was by far the busiest one. Experts came and went nonstop, and spatial distortions were easily felt. This was quite a big city, so it was normal for it to be a hub for teleportations.

"What do you intend to do?" Elsie asked, trying to forget the past. "You could come with me to visit my continent. Master definitely has a lot to talk about with you. We might be able to give you some more support."

Rean and Kentucky shook their heads, though. "You helped us with the intents, which is already good enough. We will just find a corner and go into seclusion to cultivate for a while. You will be better off joining your master and training with him. Hey, you now know how to reach the Celestial Realm, so aim at it."

Elsie bitterly smiled. "It is almost the same as not knowing. It is just too difficulty!"

"If it were easy, there would be Celestial Realm Experts everywhere," Rean added. "It is supposed to be hard. Take one step at a time. First, focus on reaching the Peak Stage of the Divinity Realm. While you are at it, try to find a source of Celestial Laws of Earth. You will need it, after all. If you can’t find it, don’t give up. You already have a limitless lifespan. Try everything possible and impossible to travel to one of the Rank B or A Universes. As long as you are alive, there is a chance."

Elsie didn’t feel very convinced, but she had plenty of time to think about it. "Alright... Well, then I’m going."

"Right, don’t forget this." Rean then threw her a Spatial Ring.

Elsie took a look inside, and there, she found thousands of Rank Eight and even Rank Nine Divine Stones. "This... Even Master would have to fight half the continent to get all of this. What about you?"

Rean didn’t mind. "Then make sure you two make good use of them. As for us, we have many more from where these came." Rean wasn’t lying. They truly got a lot during their exploration, even after separating from Elsie and Royer. "I just don’t want you to find excuses to not try."

Elsie quickly sent the Spatial Ring into her Pocket Dimensional Realm. "I’m someone who can use Stage Six Sickle Intent. There is no way I would give up that easy."

Rean patted her head. Well, she didn’t have a real head, just a projection of one. "Then we are looking forward to seeing you again out there."

Elsie felt a little emotional, not pushing Rean’s hand away. "We will definitely meet again. Anyway, I have your numbers, so I will bother you once in a while, too. Don’t hang up on me."

"Hahaha!" Rean laughed in response. "I wouldn’t do such a thing... probably."

Finally, Elsie turned around and headed to the teleportation building. Who knows when they would meet again...