Chapter 841 (2/2)

But Shal was already walking toward the portal. “Shal! Wait, what about the aftermath? If you stay a few days, set up a government-”

“Bah, we both know I am helpless at such things,” Shal said, not even slowing.

“But the people-”

“Will get along without me. They did before.” Shal said. He stopped at the edge of the portal and turned around. “Also, you will return to your own world, yes? Then this is goodbye.”

“What about Rumera?”

Shal paused, halfway turned toward the portal. He wavered, this brow furrowed into a maze of ruts and wrinkles. When he spoke, his voice was soft. “Rumera…”

Randidly pressed forward, sensing an angle. As long as Shal stayed for some time, Randidly would get more information on what exact notification Shal received. Because it seemed like Shal’s was very different. If there was more information on the connection to the world, Randidly wanted it. “Yes. It won’t take but a few hours to greet her-”

“Here.” Shal tossed a small object toward Randidly, who was so surprised that he didn’t even try and catch it. Acri flexed and cupped it with its flat spearhead, offering it to Randidly. Shal looked at the ground, then up at Randidly with a warm smile. “She lives. I can sense it. You… thank you. Again. But I…”

Shal grimaced. What struck Randidly at that moment was how pale and uncertain Shal looked. Something was bothering him, deeply. “I do not like this power I have. On this world now… I feel… Well, give that to her. I need… to ground myself. I can hear their whispers, their dreams. Of an entire world. For now… I need to isolate myself.”

Then Shal stepped through the portal.

“Fucking hell,” Randidly muttered. Then he looked at the object, a small ring. “...jesus fuck…”

Ring of Promise Lvl 100: A ring made of two snakes chasing each other, but only finding the opposite’s tail. Left by the Ascended for his beloved. It bears the weight of longing and duty. Focus and Willpower +200.

Did Shal just… create this completely overpowered ring on the spot....?

No wonder he was a bit overwhelmed by it all and wanted to get some space. If he had enough power to create something quite ridiculous like this… there had to be a cost, right? Or that it needed to be related to a strong image? Or that there was a limit to such things? Otherwise… how would the Third Calamity be difficult?

Unless the Third Calamity was another sort of test entirely-

A new notification pulled Randidly would of his circling thoughts.

A chosen one has traveled through the portal toward the Nexus! As such, all those within Tellus have received a benefit! The benefit will increase in power if the chosen one succeeds in the trial.

Randidly was slightly amused to see that he received the benefit too.

Guidance of the Wraith Adder: The spirit of Shal, the Wraith Adder, remains at your side at all times. In your heart dwells the seed of a hero. With sufficient preparation, that seed will bloom into something that can change the world. +2 Bonus stats per Level. +4 Agility per Level. Speed at which Spear related Skills grow is slightly increased.

Randidly laughed out loud. A free 6 stats per Level was nothing to sneeze at. And to have increased Leveling speed for Spear Skills-

Randidly paused. Then he frowned. He had received a message. One from a name he recognized, and on that did not fly toward him on the wings of good news.

Mr. Ghosthound,

Considering your recent… activities, I believe we need to talk. At your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Octavius Shrike, Overseer of the 7th Cohort