Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2824 - 2825: Summoning Two Primordial Spirits

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"Is Ruby with you? Something is happening where I am. I believe there are signs that the Spiritual Plane is invading this world. I want to talk with her."

"Aha! Okay, I can do that... Ruby! Come here!"

RUMBLE!

From a nearby star, a blazing meteor made of glistening red crystal descended, crashing into the volcanic land and causing a massive explosion that shook everything around. Amidst the blast, a small figure emerged, a girl completely made of glowing red crystals, exuding a potent spiritual aura she had refined by absorbing the essence of the stars.

Wearing a grand princess-like dress of crystals and with her crystal hair styled into two large drill pigtails, she smiled at Surtr.

"I heard it! I've been waiting for some action; I was getting bored up there! What's wrong, Kireina?"

"Oho, I see you've all been training! You all seem quite strong!"

Kireina's voice echoed through all three, startling Truhan.

"Hm..." Truhan didn't respond, feeling ashamed of his weakness. He couldn't even face his Queen anymore, gripping his fists tightly.

"Hm? What's wrong with you, Truhan? Are you feeling ill?"

"It's nothing for you to worry about, your majesty. Please don't trouble yourself with this unworthy failure of a warrior..."

"Huh?"

"Hahaha! Don't worry about him, Kireina! He's just realized his weakness and has been humbled. I've decided to take him as my disciple."

"Ohhh! I see! Well, isn't that nice, Truhan? I'm looking forward to your growth!"

"T-Thank you..."

"Now, Ruby, can you come with me to this world? I'll use a Spirit Conduit Spell to connect you with Surtr and allow you to manifest within it."

"Wow! It's the Cosmic World, right?! I've been looking forward to entering that crazy place! I've heard that even ordinary people there are at the World Devourer Realm. Is that true?!"

"Yes, although most don't even realize how strong they are. It's a bizarre world, so be prepared. More importantly, I need your help and that of your sister."

"Azurite and Sapphirine too?" Ruby asked. "Well, okay... Sapphirine is with Poseidon right now. Azurite... I guess you don't remember, but she was with Skadi, so she's gone until we find her."

"I see. I suppose we'll find her soon. With the Spiritual Plane invasion, Spirit Beasts carrying Skadi's former army appeared. I'm standing before Blaze and Lazuli as well."

"What?! Okay, I'm going then!"

"Alright, I'll contact Sapphirine."

Kireina's Cosmic Consciousness shifted to another place within her vast Cosmic Realm—endless azure seas where many Sea Gods were holding a tournament to prove their abilities. Overseeing the event was Poseidon, with Sapphirine by his side. She watched with a gentle smile, while Poseidon remained serious as the King of Atlantis, even though Atlantis had now merged with Kireina's Cosmic Realm.

Ravenfolt and Atlantis had merged during the cataclysm that pulled both worlds into the Spiritual Plane. Many forces had sought the combined Realm Cores, treasures containing fragments of the Origin World. Kireina, however, secured them for herself. Using Charlotte's technology, she nurtured the precious crystal—counted as a powerful World Core—cutting it into fragments to feed her family and allies, allowing them to rise to the World Devourer Realm.

Because of this, Poseidon was forced to live inside Kireina's Cosmic Realm. Though he retained the right to govern his portion of Atlantis, he had mostly given up on it, ruling only at Kireina's request.

"Hmmm, it's a pity Kireina's children couldn't participate," Poseidon sighed, watching the fighters clash in a coral arena.

"I heard they all went to the Cosmic World at her request. We'll have to wait before we're asked to help," Sapphirine giggled.

"Ugh... It's not like I did much myself, but I wish I could return to Genesis. I worry about Hades... we left him alone, and Genesis was under invasion," Poseidon said. He was among the few gods who still cared about Genesis.

"Well, I'm sure we'll return eventually," Sapphirine said. "Perhaps to reclaim that world entirely under Kireina-sama's governance... and maybe to intercept the Spiritual Plane Army."

"Hmmm, but it's so boring here. I wish something interesting would happen—"

"Be careful what you wish for, Poseidon~"

A voice echoed within Poseidon's mind and heart, shaking him to the core. He looked around, confused, then felt a powerful presence. Someone had appeared to speak to him—not with their body, but with their Consciousness alone.

"K-Kireina?!"

"Yes, it's me... A lot has happened, but the Cosmic World I've entered is being attacked by the Spiritual Plane. We've found the first signals, and I wish to ask for Sapphirine's help."

"You wish for her help? I-Is that okay with you, Sapphirine?"

"Of course. If it concerns my sister, I must know what's happening. I had no idea she was aiming for the Cosmic World too. I thought she was targeting Genesis exclusively."

"Well, she isn't. She wants a piece of everything she sees. I need your help analyzing this Spiritual Domain so you can tell us what it is. I can analyze it with all my power, but I cannot fully discern how it was created or its nature."

"Understood. Is Ruby going?"

"Yes, she's waiting for you."

"Very well."

Poseidon nodded, and a cosmic thread connected to his Spiritual Heart. With both linked by a thread of Consciousness composed of rich Cosmic Mana and Ki, Kireina pulled Ruby and Sapphirine toward her and then...

FLASH! FLASH!

To the surprise of Frank, Harumi, Erika, Matsuo, and Mammon, who were watching, two powerful spiritual beings manifested at Kireina's sides, shocking them. One was a beautiful fiery red crystal princess, the other a serene maiden of blue crystals and oceanic water.

Poseidon and Surtr's wills were also present, observing through them though not appearing themselves.

"Thank you for coming, Supreme Spirit of Fire, Ruby, and Supreme Spirit of Water, Sapphirine..." Kireina said with a smile, having already instructed them to act as her Summoned Spirits.

Her friends approached in awe. Frank felt the immense spiritual power radiating from these otherworldly spirits, quickly realizing they were not of this world—or perhaps not even of this plane.

"K-Kireina, did you summon them?" Frank asked.

"Wow, I knew you could do magic, but summoning Spirits of this level?" Erika exclaimed.

"It's part of my bloodline as a Fae," Kireina explained. "However, it costs a great deal of Mana, and I must sacrifice something in return..."

"S-Sacrifice something?" Matsuo asked, gazing at the fiery and calm gazes of the spirits. He felt incredibly intimidated by their immense pressure and stepped back. "Like what?"

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