Chapter 510: False Celestial, the Mother Terra Celestial (4)

Chapter 510: False Celestial, the Mother Terra Celestial (4)

Chang-Sun smiled faintly. Realizing her mistake, Tiamat looked away and cleared her throat, but it was not enough to hide her slightly reddened nose bridge.

Okay. If you want my forgiveness that badly, I forgive you. Tiamat glanced at Chang-Sun before continuing, But how do you know about Baal? Even I havent seen him for a long time. Is he still alive?

Both Baal and Metatron are alive and well.

Even Metatron is alive? Tiamat narrowed her eyes.

She was the one who had driven <Maleakhe> and <LInfernal> to the brink of collapse, so the return of Baal and Metatron would be a big problem for her. The two could be as tough asno, trickier opponents to deal with than the Nine Heavens.

However, Chang-Sun shook his head to reassure her, saying, It wont happen. They didnt seem to plan on coming back.

Good Anyway, can you really get me Baals afternoon tea party dessert set?

Yes, it was really good.

Tiamat nodded in contentment. In fact, she had a good reason for polymorphing into a young girl, which was that it was inelegant to look for sweets when she looked like an adult.

Then can you let me rescue you in my way? Chang-Sun asked.

Tiamats gaze became sharp as she replied, Are you sure about this?

Yes, Im sure.

Youre very confident. What are you going to do if you fail? Tiamat asked with her arms crossed, holding her chin high.

Its better than staying here, isnt it?

Youre right. Tiamat smiled bitterly.

Just as Chang-Sun said, the only ending for Tiamat was destruction if she stayed in this place, since Loki and Durga could not hold her down forever. The fact that Tiamat was maintaining her personality within Ubbo-Sathlas remnant alone was incredible.

However, there was one concern, which was the possibility of Chang-Sun stabbing her in the back despite what he had said. Tiamat was powerless right now, so she would be helpless if Chang-Sun tried to perform Celestial Cannibalism. If that happened, someone who was more than a Celestial King would be born. Perhaps that person could aim to become an Emperor. Thus, the true meaning behind Chang-Suns question was

Will you trust me?

And Tiamat answered, I always trust you.

Chang-Sun nodded and handed her something he pulled out from the [Kings Treasury]. After receiving it, Tiamat smiled bitterly to see that it was the Nereid Stone. When the Mother Terra Celestial had been sealed beyond <Nihil>, some of her emotions had been left behind and materialized into this quartz. In other words, Chang-Sun was telling her to petrify herself.

Ooong, ooong!

As Tiamat stroked the Nereid Stones surface, the stone shook faintly in response, feeling happy to meet a part of its original self.

Ill save you without fail.

Im not worried about that. Its just Tiamat looked up at Chang-Sun with eyes that became gentle again. ...Ive been working hard for my entire life, and received a break that I didnt expect. Im just happy. Thats all.

Enjoy your break as much as you can.

Alright. Ill trust you to handle the rest. Tiamat nodded with a smile that revealed her canines.

Paaah!

Craaaack!

A pool of light soon covered not only Tiamat, but also her entire subconscious realm.

* * *

Pabilsag gnawed on a fingernail with her front teeth, unable to hold back her anxiety. Ever since Chang-Sun entered Tiamats subconscious realm, no news had come forth, so Pabilsag was worried that both Chang-Sun and Tiamat were hurt.

Jrmungandr did not try to console Pabilsag because she was in no condition to accept those words.

Just then, however,

Theyre coming out. Pabilsag quickly walked toward the magic circle, but soon stopped.

As soon as Chang-Sun emerged from the magic circle

Craaaack!

Tiamat was petrified, as if she had looked into the legendary Medusas eyes.

M om? Pabilsag murmured blankly. Wondering what had happened, she hurriedly turned to look at Chang-Sun.

Yes, the Mother Terra Celestial is dangerous, maybe a lot more dangerous than Ubbo-Sathla. Chang-Sun slowly smiled before continuing, But dont worry. I always succeed, dont I?

!

!

No promise could be more reassuring than that. Just as he said, Chang-Sun was someone who had always accomplished the impossible.

Ill finish it quickly and come back. I also have to take down Odin too, Chang-Sun added.

Pabilsag slowly approached, and tightly held Chang-Suns hands in both of hers. Please save Mom. Shes very dear to me.

Lady Tiamat is dear to me too. Chang-Sun nodded.

It was the last thing he said before he walked into the portal.

Paaaah!

* * *

[You have entered the <Underworld>!]

I need to check on Father before I go find the Mother Terra Celestials remains, Chang-Sun thought.

He had to see the exact condition of the Emperors Seat to know if there was anything else he needed. The <Underworld> had also told him that they were going to research an artificial divine engine, so it would be good to check on the research progress too. Above all, Chang-Sun wanted to find out more about what Thanatos had meant when he said the Emperors Seat did not have much time left.

When Chang-Sun arrived at the familiar ferry slip of the River Styx, Yool, the top-rank <Underworld> reaper, was waiting to welcome him.

Its good to see you. Yool smiled.

Lets go.

Yes, the King of the Underworld is waiting for you.

The way to Thanatos palace was similar to the first time Chang-Sun had ended up in the <Underworld>, but there was one specific difference.

[Crossing the Scorning Hell.]

[The Celestial First Purgatory King quietly looks at you.]

[Crossing the Burning Hell.]

[The Celestial Second Purgatory King chuckles to see you visiting the <Underworld> again.]

[Crossing the Pitch-Black hell.]

[The Celestial Tenth Purgatory King nods fervently.]

Are all the positions of the Ten Purgatory Kings filled? Chang-Sun asked in surprise, turning to look at Yool. As far as he knew, the Purgatory Kings had been replaced, but many of the seats had previously been vacant.

Yes, we finished the appointment recently because we had to take care of the commotion raised by Sun Wukongs group.

I know Songjae and three other Purgatory Kings. Who are the rest?

Who do you think? Yool chuckled.

Chang-Sun reluctantly answered, All the Ten Elders have become the Purgatory Kings.

Yes, thats right.

Is it okay to do that? I know they were cooperative toward the <Underworld>, but all of them used to be prisoners.

They had become <Fallen Stars> for a good reason, so it was actually preposterous to make criminals into judges.

However, Yool did not seem to worry one bit, answering, I believe theyll behave themselves unless they want to work labor sentences again.

Youre right. Chang-Sun laughed quietly, recalling how persistent Thanatos was.

Meanwhile, they had already arrived at Thanatos palace.

[You have safely passed all of the Ten Hells in the land of the dead.]