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Seeker was excited. A strand of Like Lightning would be a great object that they can research. This might have been something that Prime Defiant has acquired and given to Marrho as a Claim to his rise long ago.

"So it's here...! To think we would finally be able to figure out how to attain Upholding in this world!"

"If we can get our hands on that, then we might get an idea of how to make others into it. Not just my main body, but that of Meng, Rosa of the Ice, Meryl, Richie, and the rest."

"A Sound that breaches the dimensions... This should have a similar application. If the angel's appearance created an earthquake in Matthew 28, it could be a ripple of how the three dimensions are being altered when a supra-dimensional being has entered the three dimensions!"

"We are still thinking in three-dimensional terms. If we can view all of creation in the eyes of a divine being that transcends all these dimensions, what exactly are sound and vibration? How can God speak and create the world?" Harker challenged.

"If this is the case, that makes both Lennox and Richie the potential beings that could ultimately become the Life." Seeker thought.

"I am the Truth," Seeker spoke to himself.

"In me is the foundation to attain eternity. Through the Truth, others become Overcomers. Lynd is the Way, the path for those who embrace the Truth to attain a glorified body. But the Way and the Truth are incomplete without the Life. We took these Messianic titles to align with Scripture, to rally the world, to prove the Bible's truth. Yet, it seems our very actions were predestined long ago."

"Exactly," Lowengren answered.

"Who will be the Life? Who will bridge the gap for us to challenge Principal Dormin? We need a body to fight that. If we can't have one, then we are sure to lose against that bastard. I'm sure your Zone has been telling you this."

"It has. When I saw him, I found no victory in sight. We need to get that Strand!"

"Seeker. You probably know that this place has something that other Presiders would envy. Marrho is vastly superior to them and this world is but one proof. He has a method of slowing down time in here. And we desperately need time. We should make the most of it. Not just to find the strand of Like Lightning, but to study it."

"That's right, Zeek. Stealing it now will only spell trouble for us. This place gives us the perfect opportunity to also improve our technology! Even now, we have two years' worth of techs that could upgrade our weapons! Instead of stealing it, let's earn that chance. Make the most of the time here! AllPresiders here have been given opportunities to study the Like Lightning strand. Once a Presider rises, they are granted two months to observe and study it and collect as much data as they can. If you can rise up as a Presider here, that means you will be given time to access it directly.

"That would take months to years! I'm worried about what is happening on the outside. Besides, what of our entry here? Marrho might suspect that we have entered!"

"I doubt it," Lowengren answered.

"Our entry here was not just because of Lennox. Harker's ability allowed our lightning to be welcomed by Marrho's. His Path to make this place trust him worked. My lies also allowed Lennox's ability to change. And since we have been hiding the real power of our Paths, Marrho does not suspect that we have entered. His protocols and countermeasures have also been found by Lennox. It doesn't show any signs of this. Besides, even if he did find out, as long as we don't disrupt this world, then it is still beneficial to us."

Seeker thought for a bit.

"If we try to earn it and study the lightning here, he's hoping that we would unravel more mysteries from it. Heh... How bold. He'll allow us to study it so that he can take it from us..."

"Yes. While I still believe that he doesn't know that we have entered this world, if we approach things in that perspective that we are going to research and analyze here, he would allow us to do so."

"I highly doubt he is blind to our entry... We're talking of a Presider who has ruled for centuries. In experience alone, he has seen far too many wars and should have his countermeasures. Still, the trap and bait that he has is something that we cannot ignore. But all your hypotheses are only valid if he is that desperate. How will we know that he won't kill or attack us anytime soon?"

"Let's say he knows we are here... We did not show any intention of destroying his world. We assimilated with it. And he knows that we have a tremendous advantage of staying here at very high risk." Lowengren explained.

"Since we are Overcomers, we will take this bold risk. And what if, we rise as Presiders and suddenly show Marrho a new possibility of power from that lighting? We are literally in his world! If he wills it, he can see everything that is happening here, right now."

"That's exactly why it's dangerous. We could die any moment if he knows."

"If he knows. Let me ask you this, what do you make of this Presider world compared to the outside?"

"Honestly, the techs here aren't that impressive to what the other Presiders have."

"Exactly! The incarnation, Marrho has reached the limits of what he can study and learn from the Like Lightning. This entire world is created by him and all beings have his blood. This is as far as Presiders go. And he hopes that one among those that appear here will grow and become like him! And to your point, we are sure that Marrho is getting desperate. Right, Lennox?"

"Yes. I can see the codes of great complexity. Sadly, since I am but a Thought Process of my main body, this world is too much for me. What I can say is that he dictated fate in this world and orchestrated events like a master programmer directing the intelligence of every being here. But Lowengren's conclusion is correct. This world has faced four great wars in the thousands of years it existed. And now, another great war approaches. The decree of Marrho has been set and war will soon happen here. One that is so great that it would surpass the great wars we had on Earth that nearly caused our extinction."

Seeker fell silent.

He was worried of what was happening in the outside world. He could not afford even a week to pass outside!

"Seeker. Relax. If you want to help those outside, they should fight their own battles. This is ours." Harker spoke with confidence.

Seeker could sense Harker's power and was inclined to agree with them.

"This war has already started and the Presiders here are only maintaining a peaceful relationship in pretense, but the truth is, everyone is gearing up, severing trade ties and dependencies on each other for this war. I would say, that most of this world will be decimated in this battle."

Seeker finally sighed.

"I guess you're right. Marrho is doing this because he is preparing to fight a greater more terrifying battle. And that is to stand against Dormin. He needs to do this and even if he does know we're here, he will allow us to study the lightning if its the only way he can find something new."

"Right. Marrho has been a Presider for so long and has not found something new. But the fact he came here, with Dormin means he has set a deadline against himself. He is putting his very life at risk so to push himself, otherwise, he will only tread on an already-trodden path. And treading that path is not beneficial for his main body."

"Then what's the plan?"

"The plan is that each of us will attempt to be the top Presider. Harker, you, and me. Our goal is to gain access to the Like Lightning. If Marrho does know that we are here, then let's paint a target for him. Seeker, you must build a team and train them and make them so strong that it's as if they are your allies. If Marrho knows his world has some spies, then it won't be unnatural for those who have his blood to be among our team. You will challenge the Presiders. As for me and Harker, we will fight against you."

"Oh? Against me?" Seeker smiled.

"This is also our training. We will join the ranks of the other Presiders here and study what they have studied. And we will try to use our powers to alter the program that Marrho has set over this world and incite chaos. If this war is Marrho's last attempt, he will naturally allow things to get really crazy."

"Then let's do it. Let's make a Civilization Ending War!"