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Chapter 135
Chapter 135
Chapter 135
[Translator Jjescus]
[Proofreader Demon Gods Disciple]
Wow! We won!
I victory coolness.
Facing the carcass of the sea monster, Number 26 extended two tentacles and struck a triumphant pose. Adhai climbed onto the monster, spread her wings wide, and savored the joy of victory.
I thought I had lived in this world for quite a long time, but this experience is a first.
The Mother of the Sky, transformed as a griffin, admired the celebratory ceremony of victory, watching with awe.
[ZZZ ZZZZ ZZZ ZZ (clever ones, arent they?)]
During the battle, I had no choice but to borrow this. Take it back.
As I approached, she handed me the spear she had been biting with her mouth.
Given how well Adhai and I sync, I might have to rely on her in the future.
Adhai, being a young green Gallagon and a mutant, is still small. Becoming a White Gallagon would make her much stronger, but it will take time.
Filling in her shortcomings using the Mother of the Sky was not a bad idea.
Thinking about giving her the priests golden spear later, Number 26 approached us.
Big baby! We took care of the bad guy for you!
[ZZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZZ (Yes, you did well).]
Yeah! But whos the friend next to you?
Since there was no opportunity during the fight, I hadnt introduced the Mother of the Sky to the children. I briefly explained who she was to Number 26.
So, is the friend also the leader of the family?
I dont have a family.
Why? Not a mom? Moms have to protect their babies.
All my children are dead. My husband too. Im alone now.
I see.
Whether Number 26 sensed the sadness of the Mother of the Sky or not, it emitted a dark pink light. Come to think of it, Number 26 might have had a similar experience.
Since all its kin were experimented on and died.
Number 26, the last survivor among the Bubble Amoebas on the research ship. Perhaps, it understands her sorrow better than any of us.
He remained silent for a moment as if pondering something before emitting waves again.
Mom has to be strong enough to protect her babies.
Yes.
So, Ill call you the middle baby.
What?
The Mother of the Sky questioned, seemingly confused. Ignoring her reaction, Number 26 continued emitting waves.
Your friend is a mom but couldnt protect the babies, so shes still a baby. Thats why the middle baby.
Uh
A perplexed emotion crossed her eagle-like face. Her gaze shifted left and right before settling on me.
Since I showed no particular reaction, she had no choice but to accept. As she nodded, Number 26 emitted a brief glow and added a few more words.
Lets all strive to be strong enough to protect our family, even the middle baby!
These were the last words left by Number 26. Its words about growing the strength to protect family seemed to resonate deeply within the Mother of the Sky. Her resistance seemed to diminish from her eyes.
Thank you.
Number 26 and Adhai communicate solely through their unique wavelengths and telepathy. Thus, the Mother of the Sky communicates with them using a special necklace around her neck to transmit telepathic messages.
The telepathic message she sent now seemed to contain a bit more sincerity compared to before.
After finishing her conversation with the Mother of the Sky, Number 26 called me this time.
Big guy, theres somewhere we need to go.
[ZZZ ZZZZ (Go where?)]
Come with me. We might be late if we dont hurry.
It seemed urgent.
I pondered over what Number 26s wavelength meant.
Ive already captured the Pale Mask, so there shouldnt be any new threats Oh.
Come to think of it, Number 26 mentioned something before. To borrow its expression, it meant that a friends family was in danger because of the Pale Mask, which it referred to as a bad guy.
A friends family.
Given the context, it seemed certain that the friend referred to the Sea Demon. If it mentioned family, was it referring to other Sea Demons?
That cant be it. Sea Demons, not just one, but a group wouldnt have lost to the Pale Mask.
It probably referred to the Bubble Amoebas dwelling with the Sea Demon as family.
To be honest, I wasnt interested in Bubble Amoebas. Even if they contained genetic essence I didnt know, it wasnt my place to catch them in front of Number 26.
But I cant refuse to go.
It must be wanting to go with me because theres something I dont know. Hence, I nodded.
After all, well have to wait a bit longer to prey on the Pale Mask.
Theres about 30 minutes left until I can use the Symbol of Hunt. It wouldnt be a problem to attend to other matters during that time.
Before leaving, I instructed Adhai to eat.
I head meal impossible?
[Zu zu zu zu zu zu zu zu (Dont eat because theres poison in the head).]
Understood ugly friend together meal.
Wait. Who are you calling ugly?
You tail none horn none ugly.
Sigh.
Leaving behind the bizarre conversation with the Mother of the Sky and Adhai, Number 26 and I submerged back into the water.
Its this way.
With its long fins spread wide, Number 26 gradually led me deeper into the sea. Passing the depths research base, he swam beneath the ocean trench below the abyss.
Entering along with him, I was greeted by a darkness so dense it was unimaginable.
Its like the cosmos.
When we commonly describe the universe, we often use concepts and words related to water. For example, we refer to spacecraft as spaceships, and instead of using the word space travel, we say voyage. This space, devoid of even a single beam of light, was another form of universe above.
At that moment, Number 26 radiated light like a star in the universe, shining on its own. The light was not as intense as the sunlight or as pale as moonlight reflected by sunlight.
It simply, mysteriously, yet simultaneously, emitted a warm feeling, dispelling the veil of darkness.
As we descended I witnessed an astonishing sight.
In the distance, specks of light began to appear.
Stars?
In the darkness, stars shining brightly in a pinkish hue, much like Number 26.
They were Number 26s kin, the Bubble Amoebas, shining in resonance with him.
My friends family is alive!
Number 26 exclaimed with relief upon seeing them.
She sent scattered beams of light to the Bubble Amoeba clusters. Unlike when she conveyed her intentions to me, her body emitted a mixture of various colors of light this time.
This must be the communication among the Bubble Amoebas.
Considering that I communicate through wavelengths created by the monsters tentacles, its not surprising that their method would be different.
As if acknowledging the message sent from our side, lights of various colors flickered from their side. Another nearby cluster, upon seeing Number 26s light, joined the conversation.
The sight of Bubble Amoeba clusters illuminating themselves for communication was akin to meteor showers or the Milky Way on a clear night.
The fact that the weakest creatures could emit such strong light in the dark and heavy depths of the ocean floor, where it seemed life didnt exist at all, would surely evoke awe even in the most emotionally dry individuals.
Amazing.
The kaleidoscope of colorful lights on the stage veiled by darkness was stunningly beautiful.
Ive never seen such a spectacle in games. Even if such an event existed, could a VR machine truly capture this enchanting scenery even by 1%? Its safe to say its impossible.
The seemingly endless conversation of light and colors unexpectedly ended abruptly. Number 26s body, which had emitted lights of various colors for communication, returned to its pink hue.
Theyre all okay.
Although the Sea Demon protecting them is dead, its archnemesis, the Pale Mask, is also gone, hence they are now safe.
There might be other humans intruding, but with Muriel, who had connections to high-ranking cultists, dead, the possibility of surveillance on this planet being lifted is low.
From now on, they will live in harmony with the laws of nature. Sometimes encountering predators and fleeing or being devoured, and sometimes meeting new kin and thriving as a group. Thats the cycle.
However, upon hearing the continuation of Number 26s words, I realized that the conversation he shared wasnt as simple as it seemed.
My friends family asked me for a favor.
[ZZ ZZZ (A favor?)]
They asked me to be their mother.
I understand what Number 26s wavelength means.
Is Number 26 staying here?
The moment I understood its meaning, I was greatly surprised. It was because the sense of loss I felt upon thinking that Number 26 would depart was unexpectedly immense.
Even as I remained silent, Number 26s wavelengths continued.
My friends family is weak. Without a leader in the family, itll be tough when other bad ones come.
I wanted to refute that statement. That its part of the natural order, that the Bubble Amoebas ecology is inherently like that.
I know the pain of losing a family too. When family members are in pain, I feel it too.
Number 26s species is the Sea Demon.
Just as an Amorph has the inherent habit of plundering genetic essence from other creatures, its natural for a sea demon to live with its family, the other Bubble Amoebas, underwater.
But
With uncertain challenges ahead, I cant just let Number 26, who has exceptional skills, stay here.
On the other hand, I also want to respect his intentions.
What should I do?
Unable to decide what to say, Number 26 made the decision for me.
But I cant. I have family to protect too.
Number 26 extended a tentacle and patted my head.
The emotions embraced by Number 26 from the area where we made contact were clear. Just as much as it occupies a significant place in my heart, it also values us dearly.
The big baby grows quickly and is stronger than me, but its still a child. I have to protect it.
After hearing its sincere words, I could finally send a wavelength filled with my emotions.
Yes!
Although the wavelength was short, it was brimming with emotions. Number 26, who understood my heartfelt feelings, brightly lit up with joy.
With this, our business in the deep sea is finished. I prepared to ascend slowly.
The lights emitted by the Bubble Amoebas were pleasing to the eye, but I feel uneasy about staying here any longer, fearing that Number 26 might stay.
On the other hand, Number 26 still seemed to have unfinished business.
Big baby, my friends family wants us to go down. Shall we?
[ZZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ (Its dangerous down there than here)]
Going further down would lead to the bottom of the trench where the Dread Hydra dwells. Although its nothing more than a main target for the Pale Mask, its not necessarily a weak creature.
But Number 26 emitted a glow with negative intent.
My friend left behind a treasure. He said to take it.
A treasure?
What kind of treasure could be at the bottom of this deep sea? Moreover, its a Sea Demons treasure, which I cant even begin to guess.
Still, shall we go and see?
Perhaps there might be valuable equipment left behind by a quasi-boss-level creature like a Sea Demon. I decided to go further down with Number 26.
We pierced through tremendous water pressure and headed towards the depths of the deep, deep sea.
As we continued forward for a while, Number 26 stopped in its tracks. In front of the gently drifting creature, there was a massive object.
/Whats this?/
It had a similar appearance to Number 26, but its size was incomparable, a behemoth beyond imagination.
The terror lurking in the depths and the demon of the sea.
A dead Sea Demon awaited us in the depths of the world.
[Translator Jjescus]
[Proofreader Demon Gods Disciple]
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