116. A Deal with the Devil.

116. A Deal with the Devil.

"There's nothing to discuss. You're not welcome here. Get out!"

Mephisto's previously elegant demeanor vanished. He couldn't even bother to maintain his current appearance. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a towering, two-meter-tall, crimson-skinned demon.

Despite Mephisto's apparent anger, Alex felt no fear. With the Timepad's aid, Alex knew Mephisto couldn't threaten his life. Staying vigilant internally, Alex outwardly remained calm.

"Let's discuss this. Since you know what this object represents, you must also understand the terrible danger it poses. If left unchecked, the entire universe will be in peril."

"What does that have to do with me?" Mephisto sneered. "I've witnessed the end of reality and experienced the void of consciousness. I understand multiversal crises better than you, wizard."

"But this situation is different. Based on my experiences, it's already out of control. I've seen it devour entire multiverses—stars collapsing, everything perishing. When that time comes, even beings like you won't survive."

Staring intently at Alex, Mephisto realized this wizard was more 'dangerous' than expected. "You came here to find me, so you must have encountered it. Yet, you weren't corrupted. How did you manage that?" Mephisto asked.

"Maybe it didn't notice me. Its target is the main universe, and it observes entities based on the primary universe's foundation. As an 'outsider,' I'm not included in its scope," Alex replied.

Mephisto fell silent for a moment, seemingly accepting Alex's explanation. After a while, he spoke again. "That entity possesses a distorted consciousness, different from any matter or awareness. It was born from the void and originated from the end."Updated chapters at novelhall.com

Seeing Alex about to speak, Mephisto raised his hand to stop him and continued, "I know what you're about to ask, but I don't know its origins. I know even less than you. If you seek my help, I'm afraid I can't offer much. My only advice is to run, as far as you can."

Listening to Mephisto, Alex frowned. He had thought the entity was a high-level creation transcending the universe's reality layer. But from Mephisto's perspective, everything related to it seemed more obscure and incomprehensible. Previous clear thoughts now turned into a tangled mess. Alex even questioned whether he should continue getting involved. Quickly, Alex took a deep breath, regaining his composure.

"It doesn't matter. This reality can't be saved. But they will live well in another timeline," Alex replied calmly.

"Then, will 'they' still be 'them'?" Mephisto sneered.

Seeing Alex's lack of response, Mephisto continued, "To those in the new world, you're nothing. No one will thank you for saving them. No one will even remember you. But in the original world, everyone you know, every friend, they will all die because of your plan. In their understanding," Mephisto pointed to the sky, "the world wasn't destroyed by that bizarre corrupting entity but by you, the outsider."

"It doesn't matter."

Alex finally spoke, showing no signs of inner turmoil but rather an unusual calmness.

"I don't care about anyone's misunderstandings. I don't need to explain myself. I want to save this universe because 'I want to,' nothing more."

"Heh heh heh heh heh ha ha ha ha."

Mephisto laughed, whether in mockery or sarcasm, then stopped, his expression becoming serious. "Deal, but it's not enough. To complete your plan, we need at least one more dimensional lord."

"I know." Alex nodded, then slightly bowed to Mephisto. "It so happens I have key to another dimension. Care to join me for a visit?"

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