Chapter 5: Mantra of Origin (1/2)

”Wow,” Jake said

It was rare for Jake to be amazed.

”It's beautiful, ain't it?” M asked

The two of them were in a huge starry room, covered with blinking stars.

It was just like they were in the vast galaxy.

Jake notices a transparent veil marking the boundaries of the room, 'The room is not simple at all'

”What do you think?” M challenged his disciple.

Jake observed the room. He had an idea about what was going on.

”The room is actually an exposed location in the chaotic space, but it is protected by the veil.”

”Spot on. The room is the veil. The location doesn't matter. The room's purpose is to expose one to his/her surroundings, in your case, it's the chaotic space.”

Thinking about what M said, Jake realized that it all made sense. If the room is the veil, then the location can be anywhere. Also, that would mean that the dungeon is currently in the same location as space.

Jake keenly inquired, ”Where's the dungeon?”

”Hohoho, you finally realized. Look behind you”

Jake did as his master instructed. He looked behind and saw it….

He saw a purplish-silver structure that looked like a pyramid, floating in space. It was intricately designed and adorned with all sorts of metals.

”Amazing. Such perfection. Such beauty. This is the pinnacle. I can finally die in peace. This is my light,” being the fanatic he was, Jake's eyes beamed at the sight of his goal, like a sick lover.

Sadly, Jake could not see his master's disgusted expression.

'As I said, Jake is an absolute genius….just a pity that he has the perfection syndrome' M sighed. His student was always obsessed with perfection, and it was scary.

...

Once, Jake was looking for the ”light” in the dungeon. M didn't know where he had the idea that he needed to sacrifice a part of himself to see the ”lights”.

Imagine the face of M when he saw his treasured disciple trying to cut off his dick; he was beyond horrified.

Of all body parts, why the dick?!!!!

Doesn't he need it for the future? Like what about the ladies?!

With a massive punch, he knocked out Jake.

That day, M beat some sense into Jake about his ideas of perfection.

.....

So when Jake saw his master's irritated expression, he adjusted himself.

” *Cough* *Cough* I meant the ...” Jake tried to find an excuse, but the reality was cruel, he couldn't find any to remedy the situation.

”Hmm. Master, the wind sure is cool today,” Jake had mastered the art of switching topics. He could do it without feeling embarrassed. It was an art that Jake never underestimated. It could save his life at any moment, including now.

”.....There is no wind..in space,” said M with his eyes crossed. The cat was not buying it in the slightest. He was just a point away from trashing his useless disciple.

'Focus. Focus. Remember the goal.' M chanted his mantra. It was quite efficient as it had saved Jake's life a lot of times.

With a deep breath, he proceeded, ”Anyway, the talisman effect would soon wear off. It is now or never.”

After five seconds of deep thinking, Jake replied, ”...I know.”

”Then let's begin. I will be watching you from the dungeon's screen.”

M threw a bag at Jake, ”This contains the items you will need.”

He gave one last looked to his favored disciple and disappeared.

He opened the sack bag. In it were multiple alchemy pills and objects.