Alex closely observed what the void creatures were doing, and just as he guessed, they were attempting to eat it. But it seemed like they were struggling to get close to it. The void creatures closer to the piece of the object were larger than the ones further away. While their attempt failed, the energy it was releasing was still being absorbed.
He continued to observe to see if anything would change, but things remained the same.
'Is it the energy they are after? But if they can't get too close to it, how did the missing portion look like it was bitten off?'
With no explanation or such, he was left with his own speculations. While what he had deduced earlier was also his own deductions about the universe, he was certain that was the case. His point of view was changed slightly to look above. That was when he saw it.
'!'
'What is that?!' He exclaimed internally.
He might have missed it earlier because his focus was on the void creatures absorbing the remnant energy being emitted by the small object, but above him was what he could only describe as the mother of all void creatures!
The void monstrosity he saw was unlike anything encountered in his universe. The creature looked like a fusion between an octopus and a desert worm. It had long, writhing and numerous tentacles, a massive, tooth-filled maw that seemed to be constantly opening. Its eyes were closed as it looked to be sleeping. However, the visual effect of its presence sent shivers down his spine.
As if it could notice his gaze, the void monstrosity opened its eyes. Red met brown eyes. The intensity of its gaze was enough to drive anyone insane. Alex was paralyzed with fear like a deer caught in headlights. The fear was overwhelming, and he could not think of anything at all. It was like his brain refused to function.
Fortunately for him, the force that had been guiding him all this while acted once again and pushed him back, back into one of the oceans of universes where his body disappeared within and directed to one in particular.
The void monster observed all this with no response whatsoever. It cast a glance down the void creatures absorbing the energy from the small piece of the core he took a bite out of. Like a parent watching its young once eat their fill, it closed its eyes and went back to slumber.
What Alex did not know at the time was that he was not the only one who was shown all this. One candidate from every existing universe in that space experienced the same things he did. For what purpose they were shown what they did was for up to them to deduce.
The head doctors, some of the teachers and a few others he did not recognize arrived before his bedside.
"Alexander Gray, correct?" One of the doctors asked and he nodded. "My name is Felix Uniz."
"Is it okay to perform a quick diagnostic? I understand if this seems rush and you'd want to rest." He asked permission to which Alex just shrugged. Even he was puzzled as to how he was still alive. By all accounts, he should be a goner, yet here he was, not feeling any different, except for the cold sweat on his back.
The doctor nodded and stretched his right hand towards him. The others just stood back and observed everything with curiosity. Sha'ang Yuruff was equally puzzled. He was preparing for how he'd deliver the news to the parents. While they would have already been notified since the smartwatches of the children were linked to their family.
They could instantly be notified if something happened to their kids.
Placing his hand on Alex's chest, he activated his skill which allowed him to perform a scan on living organisms to identify areas of damage and direct healers where to focus their healing. Alex felt a wave of warm energy enter his body, spreading all over. When the doctor finished his scan, he exhaled and turned to the others, nodding his head.
Turning back to Alex, he said, "Looks like everything is normal. There is no hidden damage or anything of the likes. We'd have to keep you here for a few days to make sure nothing happens."
Alex nodded in understanding. This much was expected as he was also curious as to why he survived. But he had a feeling it might be due to whatever he experienced. He was tempted to tell them what he saw but decided to wait. He needed to make sense of what he saw he didn't want to come off as delusional.
'I need to make sure my parents are alright too.' He looked at his wrist to find his watch taken away. Noticing his actions, Dr. Uniz replied, "Your smartwatch was taken by the medics. It would be returned to you very soon."
"What about my family? Are they already aware of what happened?" He asked and the doctor turned to Sha'ang Yuruff. Stepping forward, Alex's teacher responded, "Your parents have not been made aware as of now. You did not officially die before your watch was taken."
Hearing what his teacher said, Alex nodded in understanding. He would personally call them and make them aware of his status. He was sure news of what happened had already spread across the empire. Him being alive would even make it worse.
'Hopefully, I don't become a celebrity.'