Death... and me

Chapter 4045: Reinforced Bubble

"That is one option," Roan commented. "However, it seems like we could also make it if we reach the Celestial Realm. Laiana told us to contact her again when that time comes, so why would we hear you?"

Hick smiled in response. "Simple. What she is talking about is likely related to the same thing my master is planning to do. However, there are a few major differences. From what you said so far, you seem to be able to contact Laiana at any moment, right? Why don’t you call her now and let her know about me? I can make her confirm what I’m saying."

Rean did not do it. "If we call her, she will know about you and might give up helping us because of it."

"Maybe," Hick didn’t deny it. "However, if necessary, I can go see her myself. She is definitely back in F956, that I’m sure. At least if you call now, you will also hear our conversation. Oh, and before you ask, I can’t tell where the Primordial Beasts are at the moment. My master can only feel their presence inside the Werdlem Empire’s Bubble, but not their location."

"How do you know Laiana is in F956 then?" Roan asked.

Hick smiled. "I thought it would be very obvious. I know where Laiana and Xyrath are at the moment. Why?"

They immediately understood. "Because we set them free."

"Bingo!" Hick gave them a thumbs up. "All the places where the Primordial Beasts were sealed were made to also hide their presences. After you set them free, you also allowed my master to feel their exact locations. Truly, we can’t thank you enough for that."

Sister Orb, Roan, Celis, and Kentucky looked at Rean, who scratched the back of his head and took out his CD. Since staying quiet didn’t work, they could only call Laiana directly.

-It’s been a while since you called me. How are things going?- Laiana asked.

Before Rean could answer, Hick got to his side and smiled. "Hey, Laiana, long time no see! I found out Xyrath is free now. Have you convinced him to disentangle your tentacles?"

Laiana was taken aback. -Who the hell are you?-

Too bad she couldn’t recognize Hick with that humanoid body.

Hick didn’t mind. "I guess my new looks aren’t very useful here. It’s me, Hick!"

-What? The Terminach?!-

"It’s good to see that time wasn’t enough for you to forget your friends. Hehe!" Hick seemed to be enjoying all of that.

-So Rean and the others managed to set you free as well, uh? Well, you had to be one of the twelve, so I guess it makes sense they also found you.-

"He found us, actually," Rean commented with a bitter smile. Then, he took the chance to explain everything to Laiana. Only after that did they continue their conversation.

-I see... let me warn you, he is annoying like that all the time, so try to get used to it. Or just kick his ass and throw him away. I would definitely go for the second option.-

"Words hurt, you know?" Hick put up a sad facade that couldn’t have been worse.

Roan ignored all of that, though. "Laiana, do you remember when you said we should go back to you after we reached the Celestial Realm? Back then, you mentioned that as long as we could manipulate Celestial Laws, we could call upon our Universe’s Power because we were its owners." (Chapter 3082)

-Yes, that is correct. What about it?-

Rean and Roan pointed at Hick. "He said that what you would tell us is probably the same thing his master, Default, will do. However, he also said there are a few major differences between what you intended to instruct us and what his master will do."

Hick continued from there. "Laiana, you were going to teach them how to use the Celestial Laws to connect to the Lisan Universe, correct? Well, I should tell you this. It won’t work."

-What do you mean? The Bubble was made to trap us, not them. It should be possible for them to connect to Lisan with their Celestial Laws, no? Yes, the Bubble will disrupt that connection to a certain degree, I’m aware of that, but not to the point they can’t call upon their Universe’s power.-

"No." Hick rejected again. "After I escaped with Soul Gem and Hyeoumu, the Bubble was reinforced from the inside. Not even their Celestial Laws will be able to pass through it. It became so hard that even entering the Bubble is almost impossible now. And as you know, entering the Bubble is countless times easier than leaving."

-Tch... you truly know how to make things more complicated.- But then, she remembered something. -Wait... Oh! The twins told me about the channel that is being created by Kentucky’s Parents. Is that it?-

"Exactly!" Hick confirmed. "However, we will need all the Primordial Beasts inside the Bubble to make it work. Also, that channel is not being created to help these guys connect to Lisan. It can be used for that, but the main goal is that it will allow us to break free."

-How will that work?- Laiana asked, curious.

However, Hick told her the same thing he told the twins a little earlier. "I can’t talk about it. Master’s orders."

Laiana wasn’t surprised nor disappointed. -That does sound like Default indeed. He is always extremely careful, even with us Primordial Beasts.-

Roan cut in at that moment. "Laiana, do you believe his words? That we won’t be able to connect after reaching the Celestial Realm?"

-It is not that I believe him. It is just that I don’t see why he would be lying. Did you forget? I told you that as long as you get to the Celestial Realm, you should be able to call upon your Universe’s Power to help yourselves get free. Hick obviously won’t stop your cultivation since it is likely a crucial part of their plan. In the end, once you get to the Celestial Realm, you can test it yourselves. If it doesn’t work, then you will know he wasn’t lying. If he is lying, you will literally feel the presence of your Universe at that point. Simple, no?-

Roan narrowed his eyes, but nodded in the end. "Makes sense."