Chapter 32 - Hints (1/2)
Seeing that the White Tiger God is willing to hear Tatsuya's inquiries, the latter felt quite satisfied and relieved. It seemed that Tatsuya's efforts won't go into waste. He immediately retracted back the lightning energy into his body, as the lightning arc on his eyes vanished.
”Master, did you originate from Earth?”
”Hm. It seems that you came from that nonexistent planet.”
”Nonexistent?”
”Well, that planet doesn't exist now because of some unknown reason.”
Hearing the White Tiger God's statement made Tatsuya felt quite complicated for various reasons. It wasn't because of his pity for the people that died because of him. It was because of the fact that he wasn't able to control his emotions back then, resulting into the current situation.
But, Tatsuya knew that it wasn't wrong either. He lost control over his emotions because of his loss. This reason is more than enough for Tatsuya to completely burn the planet into ashes. Also, Tatsuya are already too aware that the humans from that planet had gone too far.
Basically, the few centuries that had passed gradually destroyed the planet from inside and out. Trees are basically almost nonexistent in that planet, because of human's greed. Humans have begun to focus on developing different methods for destruction.
”I see… So you came from that planet, huh.”
”Hm?”
Tatsuya then suddenly heard the White Tiger God mutter in a low voice. It made him felt quite intrigued, as the fact that the White Tiger God's statement seemed to contain some hidden meaning. Tatsuya directly looked at the White Tiger God with his calm eyes.
”…”
Despite the inquiring eyes of Tatsuya, the White Tiger God only replied back with nothing but a smile on his face. Seeing that the latter wasn't willing to answer his inquiry about that statement, Tatsuya immediately gave up on that notion.
”Then Master, I'll get direct to the point.”
”Mm…”
”Do you have any guess how I arrived into this universe?”
The White Tiger God's smile didn't faltered even a bit from that question, forcing Tatsuya to feel quite helpless. However, Tatsuya's instinct told him that the White Tiger God knew something about his current situation.
”Tatsuya, are you aware that you're currently walking into a path that hasn't ever seen before?”
”What do you mean, Master?”
Now that the White Tiger God had spoken, he managed to completely capture Tatsuya's interest with his short statement. His steady smile and calm eyes made Tatsuya feel quite comfortable, allowing the latter to trust the former even if it's little.
”Basically, every being has their own pre-destined path that cannot be changed that easily.
”…”
”Usually, it becomes a very difficult obstacle for people. It is a very limiting factor for everybody. However, there's a way to change that pre-destined path that you have been granted by the universe itself.”
”And that is attaining control over your own will. That's what happened to you, Tatsuya. You are one of those special people that have an unpredictable destiny that even someone like me can't predict.”
”Even if the real me stood before you, I wouldn't be able to determine your fate. I could only watch it slowly manifest itself from afar.”
Tatsuya instantly felt a fog blocking his vision and senses from comprehending the White Tiger God's profound statement. He involuntarily heightened the focus on his body, as his body instantly entered the state of equilibrium. He had entered the state of enlightenment, and this made the White Tiger God quite speechless.
”I see. So you're saying that everything happens for a reason. There must a reason why I arrived into this universe, but I'm afraid that I'm still unaware of my purpose in this universe…”
”Mm. I have met a lot of talented individual in my life, but you really are vastly different from them. Although, I'm more powerful than you, I could still feel something heaven-defying hiding within your body.”
(What is he talking about? There's nothing like that inside my body. But, if my guess is right, he must be talking about my current state.)
When Tatsuya gained the White Tiger God's blood, it allowed him to touch the door that Tatsuya has always wanted to touch. It was the door towards the Quintessential Realm whereas everything exists. This realm basically symbolizes the very core of existence.
Although, Tatsuya had already accessed that realm once, it was nothing but a lucky feat. It is also the sole reason why he was able to recover his life and his emotions. He knew that this realm encompasses everything, without any exception.
”Then, is there any way to go back into that universe, or more specifically, in that galaxy?”
When the White Tiger God stated his hint over Tatsuya's first question, it helped Tatsuya know that the White Tiger God could only give hints, and not answers. But, Tatsuya ignored that fact, and went ahead to ask the White Tiger God once again.
”I'm afraid that you're the only one who could answer that question…”
Before Tatsuya's question, the White Tiger God's smile didn't faltered at all. It is very steady to the point that anyone would think that his smile is not real. But, Tatsuya knew for a fact that this is the very reason why the White Tiger God is different from him and others.
Tatsuya's current state had already stepped inside the Supreme Territory. However, when he stepped into it, he found out that he's nothing but an orphan before this territory. The secrets and mysteries inside the territory are more than enough to completely consume Tatsuya's time.
He also knew that the White Tiger God is currently standing at the very pinnacle of the Supreme Territory. Tatsuya knew that although the White Tiger God before him is nothing but a soul fragment of the real one, this soul fragment is powerful enough to decapitate every living thing in this universe.