Chapter 1636 - Standing By, Awaiting Orders (2/2)

“Nope, since the situation within the Umbral Realm is complicated, it is a ‘unique dimension’ that cannot be reached by normal hyperspace travel. So opening a warp gate directly into the dimension is difficult. Raven 12345 has given me a plan, which is to have the Petrachelys carry a high-efficiency rift generator. Once the ship successfully enters the Umbral Realm, we will then turn on the rift generator and broadcast it towards the main universe. That will allow the fleet waiting outside to use the marked path.”

Vivian was stroking Rollie’s furry ears as she spoke, “So that all depends on the successful planting of the World Tree, right?”

“Yep, we will use the World Tree to activate the Weaves of Destiny, and use the laws of the universe to ‘anchor’ us down, and that will ensure we don’t get lost within the Umbral Realm. This is a critical prerequisite, and without it, we are basically flying to our doom.”

“Then, let’s go to the Core to ‘plant that tree'”—Vivian smiled faintly—”and brief Salaman as well as the rest about our plans to advance into the Umbral Realm. I think the guardians have been waiting for this day to come for far too long.”

It was already late night when they dispersed, and the house quickly quieted down.

However, Hao Ren had yet to sleep. After putting Lil Pea to bed, he put on a shirt and climbed onto the roof.

It was the best place to view the moon.

The night was cool without any clouds and a bright full moon hung upon the sky and at the edge of the moonlight were slivers of blood red. This sliver could not be seen elsewhere, aside from the vicinity of this house.

Vivian too had not slept, and she was sitting on the roof as well, looking into the sky.

She felt Hao Ren approaching and turned with a faint smile. “Can’t sleep?”

“Not at all. Lil Pea is super energetic today, took me a good while to get her to sleep.” Hao Ren sat beside Vivian and noticed there a third “person” there. It was Noobie. The tiny tot was actually lying on Vivian’s leg with a handkerchief as a blanket, snoring away. “That little bugger… You brought her up?”

“She came over herself.” Vivian looked at the little one, “I didn’t understand what she wanted, but she climbed over suddenly before blasting a salvo of energy arrows to the sky. After she got tired, she climbed on my thigh and fell asleep. A real self-centered one she is.”

“No one understands the structure of Noobie’s brain. Perhaps, she’s never even had any coherent thoughts before. But I do envy her at times.” Hao Ren looked at the little one because she seemed to have noticed some noise and she turned over sideways, covering her head with the blanket. “At least now she has many readable emotional reactions, likes, and dislikes, plus I can see that she’s getting close to you.”

Vivian smiled. “As long as she doesn’t go ‘biubiubiu’ on the dishes I cook, I’m thankful enough.”

“So what you were thinking earlier?” Hao Ren looked at her in the eyes.

After a short silence, Vivian whispered, “Am… Am I going to see the goddess of creation soon?”

“Nervous at finally meeting your mum?”

“I don’t know… That concept is foreign to me.” Vivian shook her head, her voice was distant. “I’ve been wandering the world ever since I gained my consciousness as a powerful being. I have no memories of growing up or being raised and cared for. While I’ve seen animals or other humans raising their children, I’ver thought much about my own circumstances…”

She stopped, and Hao Ren waited for her to continue patiently, “But, I do have a creator.”

“You’re worried that you won’t get along with the goddess of creation? Or do you feel that your current form doesn’t fit what the goddess had originally ‘intended’?”

“A bit of both. I do think that I’ve never met the goddess’ expectations. I didn’t complete my duty as a guide or return to the Plane of Dreams with my own ability, and in the end, I even refused the Throne of Destiny. You can say that I’ve never finished a single mission that the goddess has created me for… Do you think that she would have considered all of this when she created me back then?”

“I think… a goddess that finds fun in puzzle bobbles shouldn’t be a calculative one.”

“Eh?”

“Don’t overthink things. She won’t blame you. So what if she’s a calculative one, I have workbooks enough to last her till the end of times.” Hao Ren pulled out a box of divine teaching materials from his pocket and started to tap the box as he continued, “If she dares to bully you, I’ll give her more homework to do.”

Vivian burst out laughing. “Pfft, stop fooling around. I don’t think that she’s such a character. I’m just scaring myself silly.”

“So feeling better now?”

“Yes… Thank you.”

“Let me give you a kiss…”

“Eh, Noobie’s still here…”

“Oh right, let me put her in my pocket.”