Chapter 682.

Chapter 682.

In the vast space, there was a gap, and within it was a maelstrom that looked like the sight of a colossal wormhole in the universe. According to conventional theories, there existed multiple pathways that may be taken to travel to other realms when the divine boundaries weakened. Compared to the simple gaps between dimensions, this rift was far more dangerous and perilous. But the Abyssal beings were not in the position to be picky about which path to take since Sleesia’s death had come so unexpectedly. It was for this reason that Davey acquired the Dead Sea Scrolls, which was an artifact that had been left in the Abyss long ago.

Some historical accounts claimed that it was an object dropped by the entity who had brought the Abyss to its current state. One of the most powerful Princesses of the Abyss, who had reawakened the Dead Sea Scrolls, asserted that its power could replace Sleesia’s. Unfortunately, the Princesses of the Abyss, who could not use the Dead Sea Scrolls’ power, were trapped in their world.

[Urgh... Urgh!]

Overmind would have faced death if it had been any slower.

Made from billions of negative thoughts and desires, the Princesses of the Abyss were forbidden from harboring any kind of longing for the queen; instead, they gained overwhelming power. Of course, their inherent ferocity and destructive urge of the Abyss remained intact, except for their lack of desire for Perserque.

On the other hand, common Abyssal entities, like Oedon and Gordian Worm, were allowed to hold longing for their queen. Yet, they failed to amass great power. Even then, they were still strong and dangerous beings.

But rather than their physical might, the source of their power was more from characteristics of the Abyss and their special abilities, which were more difficult to deal with. Practically, some Abyssal beings could be dealt with by Tionis if the Abyssal beings did not have the protection that the characteristics of the Abyss provided.

But Overmind was different. Since it wasn’t a Princess of the Abyss, Overmind could yearn for Perserque. Overmind also possessed special abilities and physicality that were far beyond any ordinary Abyssal entities. Was it because it was a mutant? No, it was because it had existed for a long time. Even Abyssal beings normally had a finite lifespan. But Overmind was unique; it had survived for a long time through hibernation. And over the course of its hibernation, it grew stronger and eventually obtained lethal power. So apart from the Princesses of the Abyss, Overmind could be considered as a fairly powerful entity.

So when it first crossed the dimension, Overmind was confident with its deadly power. After all, it had gathered information about Davey from its kins in the deepest recesses of the Abyss, where not even light could reach, and devised elaborate and meticulous plots to crush and defeat him, who was a physically invincible foe. Overmind even considered using the power of its mother, who was also its queen.

But Davey was waiting for Overmind, overturning its immense calculative and strategic capabilities and leaving it unable to comprehend how he knew it was coming. Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

[You will regret letting me live over and over again.]

Overmind headed toward the edge of the Abyss, its origin where not even light could reach. This vast passage was one-way, so there was no turning back midway. And the only way to change direction was to reach the destination and re-open the passage’s door.

Overmind cunningly and carefully planned its strategy against Davey, who had misjudged himself to be a threat to the Abyss and relentlessly pursued Abyssal beings through various means.

Impeccable in its calculation, Overmind had already considered and prepared escape routes as soon as it realized it was being ambushed by Davey. It eventually resorted to waking Eclipse, the Ancient Dragon in the Abyss. While it was a risky move, Overmind deemed it to be worth it if it meant successfully killing Davey.

[Now... Come! Follow me to my domain if you dare.]

If Davey were sucked into the one-way passage, which would not allow him to turn back, he would reach the Abyss, where dozens of Princesses of the Abyss would surely try to kill him.

Overmind was satisfied with this plan, and so it laughed sinisterly. But while it dragged its tattered tentacles back to the Abyss, it got a weird feeling that Davey was not following.

[Is he being cautious?]

Overmind thought that Davey would follow it into the Abyss no matter what, given his previous actions as well as his intent to kill Abyssal beings. But there was no sign of pursuit. Did Overmind misjudge Davey?

As Overmind mused about the matter, it realized that the Princess of the Abyss, who was a special entity connected to it, was still alive. So was she delaying Davey’s arrival?

‘Such a useless bitch,’ it thought.

But it did not take long for Overmind to correct its thoughts. There was no way she could delay Davey without Overmind nearby, because its presence was vital for her to be able to use her power.

Suddenly, Overmind started receiving fragments of emotions from the Princess of the Abyss. Among these feelings were shock and terror. But what could have frightened her so deeply? That fleeting question was answered through the memories conveyed by their connected bond, allowing Overmind to understand everything. And in that moment, Overmind cursed its capacity to quickly process what the situation entailed.

[Oh... Oh no!!!]

Almost instinctively, Overmind tried to return to where the Princess of the Abyss was. But the massive, one-way passage ruthlessly forced it to the direction leading to the Abyss. And so, like diving straight into the deep sea, Overmind was hurled into the Abyss. It then saw dozens of Abyssal beings staring at it, including the Princesses of the Abyss.

Amid his thoughts, he heard the voice of a young girl.

[Think of it as the two sides of a coin.]

Davey swiftly turned toward its source.

[It’s been a while, Freyja.]

“Who are you?” he asked, somewhat mockingly. The way she addressed him and the aura she had made it impossible for him not to know.

[This is the Primal Space, the origin where the two worlds—no, where a great explosion divided all worlds, the realm of gods, and the origin of the goddess Freyja.]

A glimmering emerged from the empty darkness. Simultaneously, as if time had stopped, the endlessly surging energy of the giant wormhole momentarily halted.

[It’s unclear whether fate brought you here or this is also a predetermined outcome.]

“...”

The light then grew brighter and finally took shape. Eventually, Davey began to recognize the figure of a small girl with white hair and long ears. She had an aura that seemed a little detached from reality, giving her a sense of mystery. What was more intriguing was the fact that her eyes were closed.

‘She—no, they look different from their male version,’ thought Davey.

A god truly had no use for physical forms.

“We may never converse like this again.”

The reverberating voice became more realistic.

“Your actions have caused a massive explosion in the Abyss. Although the area that the explosion had incinerated was nothing more than a speck compared to the size of the Abyss, your decision caused the immediate extinction of many Abyssal beings,” they said as they gently floated toward Davey.

Stroking his cheek, they said, “Because of that, Thanatos has sustained damage. Hence, for the time being, he will be so preoccupied with recuperating that he won’t be able to interfere with other dimensions in any way.”

“I bought some time then.”

“No, you were simply lucky,” They inched even closer to Davey. “If you had not blocked Thanatos’ remnants, Eclipse would have made her move next.”

“Eclipse?”

“Thanatos’ largest fragment. She’s the most colossal and powerful entity, second only to the essence by your side.”

After fighting against the Abyss, Eclipse, once an Ancient Dragon, was corrupted. Now, she reigned as one of the most powerful Princesses of the Abyss. In other words, the Abyss was getting desperate.

“If you wanted to form an alliance, you should have done it properly. Did you really think I wouldn’t cut ties with you even though you backstabbed me with the Malicious Spirits?” Davey asked.

The being before him remained silent. After a while, they replied, “I could not keep my promise again, Freyja.”

“My name is Davey, you know. Calling me by another name is impolite,” Davey grumbled in annoyance.

They only smiled mystically at him in response.

Neltarid—the god that represented both destruction and peace in harmony—had taken the appearance of a girl.