Chapter 394: Going After Her
Are you certain? Did you clearly see who the perpetrator was? Miles asked in shock. He couldnt believe it. He couldnt! Can it be some sort of superpower or ultimate that allowed them to change their appearance?
Sir, no sir! The soldier firmly answered. Miles felt his heart stop beating for a second. When Ms. Stoll left through the portal, we confirmed her identity. As you know, to prevent monsters or spies from infiltrating our base, we built advanced devices that can cancel all sorts of energy techniques that can hide a person. When Ms. Stoll walked through the portal, we all clearly saw it was her.
Where is Alex? Miles asked after freezing for a second. He didnt know why Val did something like this but if she really did, unless she was under control, it didn't matter. If she acted with her free will, even if she was forced, Miles wouldnt forgive her.
Now his biggest concern was Alex. He got hurt while protecting his property. Something that Val could freely take away. Miles wouldnt mind if Val asked him to, he would give it without batting an eye, but she didnt. She chose underhanded methods.
The soldier took them to the hospital wing where Alex was getting his treatment. He was already heavily wounded when he tried to chase after Queen Ant. Although he was mostly healed, he still couldnt use his ultimate and some other techniques that took a toll on him. And now, when Miles walked in, his fist clenched and his nails dig in his flesh, drawing blood. There was a fist-size hole on Alexs right chest. That was where his seed was. If Val destroyed the seed, it would cripple Alexs life.
Alex, are you okay? Miles dashed to his side as he touched his shoulder. He circulated his energy and felt Alexs seed. Although it looked scarred, it was intact. He heaved a sigh of relief as he looked at his friend.
Miles, I am so sorry. Alex looked at Miles crestfallen.
It is okay, I dont care about the item. I am glad you are okay. Miles brightly smiled. He really didnt care, Alexs health was a hundred times over worthier.
About Val Alex started but didnt know what to say.
Was she under control? Miles asked, in a little bit of hope. He hoped Val was under control so he could forgive her because if she wasnt, he didnt know if he could accept any sort of apology.
I still have to go. Miles resolutely answered.
Soon they arrived at the Monkey Bridge separating the two lands. As soon as Miles arrived there he went to see the Boss and asked him if Val passed through there. The Boss had seen Val several hours ago. So after bidding goodbye, Miles passed the bridge.
Phantom World was a dangerous place where lots of Mystic Creatures lived. The last time Miles was there, he was trapped by a weird-looking monster and almost lost himself in a dream. He saw his weak self and would lose his life while battling that weakness in that dreamscape if it wasnt for Val.
So this time, he was extra careful. Luckily Coin was connected to his mind, thus not all illusions could affect him. Although there were some illusions that could alter the reality that even AIs couldnt see through, with his battle-washed perception, he could still feel if there was something wrong.
Following the path they took last time, Miles soon arrived in the forest where trees could create illusions with their pollen. This time though, Miles created a bubble of wind around him to ward off the pollen. It proved effective as no tree could affect his mind, and soon, Miles saw the pyramids swimming inside a dense fog. Although they looked close by, they werent. It was like a mountain that could be seen from a distance. Although it looked close, it would take hours to reach there.
This is it, buddy. There are too many secrets in that place.
"Miles, please reconsider. That place is a dead zone." Coin warned one last time.
"Val went and came back. It means it is not as lethal as they put it to be. At worst I can run away." Miles smiled as he walked.
"This time is different. Phantom World is a strange place, but the Pyramids are even stranger. Milosh warned you time and time again." Coin floated out of the watch as he stood in front of Miles with his Virtual Body.
"Don't worry. It's going to be alright."