Death... and me

2572  Bad At Lies

Thanks to the token from Flinyu, Roan had no issues using the military Long-Distance Teleport Formations that were built as the Realm of Gods' forces advanced into the Devils' Territories. Trocal Continent was indeed not that far from where Huban lived, so he arrived there a few days later.

Roan then met Luan and sent him into the Soul Gem Dimensional Realm, where he talked to Rean about his role in the refining process. As for Roan, he took another teleport formation and teleported away. Finally, two days later, Roan arrived on the Glondau Continent, the same continent where the Essence Race could be found.

However, before he even had the chance to leave the army's camp, someone approached him. "Sir, master Flinyu is requesting your presence."

Roan stopped on his track and glanced at the cultivator. He wasn't surprised Flinyu knew where he was. After all, he was using Flinyu's token to move around. "What is it?"

"I do not know, sir," the cultivator shook his head while keeping a respectful expression. "I'm only told to bring you to him."

Rean, who was in the Dimensional Realm, saw that happening. 'It is better to go. After all, he is connected to your master, Senior Kafan. Well, to be more specific, Flinyu's Master is. Besides, you are definitely curious about this story that the Living Soul Devil left the Realm of Gods.'

Roan pondered a bit and nodded in the end. If Flinyu decided to be forceful, it would be quite annoying as well, so it was better to keep a good relationship and accept the invitation. "Very well, lead the way."

Around an hour later, Roan was brought inside the main building of that army camp. This was previously a city in the Glondau Continent, but it was repurposed after the Devils were driven away. One must not forget that only two or so years have passed since Roan's group met Huban, so things truly didn't change much. Nonetheless, this was one of the newest cities recovered.

Inside a big office, Flinyu was gathered with a few other cultivators, demon beasts, and spirits while they all reported several pieces of information to him. Seeing that Roan arrived, Flinyu waved his hand. "Alright, keep pressing the Northwest side of the Yutginis River. Their Elder Devil definitely won't come out so soon since it would put him in the middle of a pincer attack from me and Fosleve. You have a day to conquer that territory."

"Understood!" Everyone nodded, and they left the room, leaving only Roan and Flinyu behind.

Roan didn't waste time, though. "Your guy came to receive me. Is there any problem?"

Flinyu looked at Roan before asking. "Where is your brother?"

*Zush!*

Rean appeared in the next second. "I was doing some work in his Dimensional Realm. It's been a while, senior Flinyu."

Flinyu nodded, satisfied. "The truth is that I wasn't really the person who called you here. Give me a moment." He then used one of the System Sect communication Badges.

It didn't take long for the spatial laws inside the room to change, soon revealing the presence of an old man so thin that he looked to be more bones than flesh. He was so frail that Rean was afraid he might topple if a sudden gust of wind entered the room.

However, neither of the twins looked down on him. The aura around him remionded the twins of Huban and Kafan.

Finally, Rean smiled and bowed to the man. "This is my first time seeing a Semi-Celestial from our humanoid races. Nice to meet you, sir."

Roan, on the other hand, just gave a slight cold nod. Flinyu narrowed his eyes. Even he, a Peak Divinity Realm cultivator, had to show great respect to the man. Yet Roan seemed to not care at all. "Shall I make him bow, Master?"

The frail old man shook his head. "No need. This is Kafan's disciple and a disciple he regards very dearly. When it comes to a matter of status, he is on the same level as you, Flinyu. You would also not show too much courtesy if you met Kafan since I'm your master, would you?"

Flinyu immediately shook his head. "I wouldn't."

Finally, Flinyu introduced them. "This is my Master, Gragatou. My master wanted to meet you. That's why I called you two here."

Rean kept his smile and sighed in relief mentally. For a moment, he thought they would be punished due to Roan's behavior. "So this is senior Gragatou, uh? You look great, sir."

Gragatou didn't quite like the remark. "If this is what you consider a great look, I don't even want to guess what should look bad in your eyes. Are you that bad with lies?"

"Errr..." Rean was just trying to be polite. "Then... you look terrible, sir?"

Gragatou's mouth twitched a little. That wasn't exactly what he meant. "Forget it. After I got that Jade Slip from you with Kafan's message, I had to use the Celestial Laws to contact Kafan on the other half of the Universe." This chapter's initial release occurred on the N0v3l-B1n site.

Rean couldn't help but ask back. "But you would be forced to forget some of your comprehension of laws, no?"

"Indeed," Gragatou didn't deny it. "But since the topic was already decided, this conversation only lasted a few seconds. I shouldn't take more than two or so hundred years to relearn what I lost."

Roan faintly smiled. "Let's be honest. You have already relearned everything. Two years should be more than enough if you used a space with accelerated time."

Gragatou looked at Roan in surprise. "So your Master mentioned that as well, uh?"

Rean glanced at Roan. Since they have a connection, he knows the truth. Roan didn't know anything. His words were nothing but him throwing a bait out to see if Gragatou would bite. The fact he was Kafan's disciple made the bait even more attractive. Sure enough, Gragatou confirmed he also has his own methods to accelerate time. Most likely, all Semi-Celestials can do it, too, with the resources and influence they possess.

Gragatou then went back to the main topic. "Anyway, let's talk about the deal I have with him."

And as always, any Golden Tickets and Stones are welcome. ;)