Chapter 112
On the mainland, in front of a bookstore.
Ragdoll cat leads a Garfield cat home.
Garfield is red and white. The top of his head is red above his eyes. His body is red on the top and white on the bottom, just like red clouds covering snow. His fur is very thick, and you can imagine how it feels to touch it. If you could bury your face close to him, I can't even imagine how happy you would be.
Bachin made a very cartoon-like Garfield avatar for Guxin as a prank, but Guxin unexpectedly liked Garfield very much.
Before coming, Guxin, who had turned into Garfield, looked at himself in the mirror for a long time, and even let the ragdoll cat comb his hair for half an hour before he went home contentedly.
This is not because Gu Xin cares about his image, but because he is about to reunite with his father, so he should naturally meet him in the best image!
There is a saying that goes, love lies in the management and care of these details!
Gusing Garfield was full of anticipation. He followed the Ragdoll Cat closely and tiptoed into the door of the bookstore.
However, just as he took a step, his vision suddenly went dark, and then a heavy object hit him hard in the face!
“Meow!”
Garfield staggered and fell backwards, rolling around before stopping. He rubbed his eyes, trying to see the situation clearly, and only heard fierce meowing and quarreling.
He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a Siamese cat and a silver cat fighting fiercely. The cats rolled on the ground for several times, and their fur was all messy.
"Butis, you bastard, I told you not to get under your father's clothes, and you still dared!"
"It's cold today, so what's wrong with me warming up my father? My father even praised me for being warm! Beelzebub, your twenty-fourth brother, why should you care?"
"I'm not your twenty-fourth brother, I'm your seventh brother!"
The silver cat fought against the Siamese cat, the white and black cats fought in chaos, the scene was simply unbearable to watch.
Garfield was speechless.
The Ragdoll Cat was already used to this kind of scene. He raised his chin proudly and snorted, "Hmph, you stinky brothers, you only know how to fight, not elegant at all."
Just as he finished speaking, the fight unexpectedly escalated. The two fighting cats accidentally rolled behind the Ragdoll Cat and pressed down His beautiful tail.
"Meow!"
The ragdoll cat suddenly screamed in pain and joined the melee in anger.
He used to be just a small and cute ragdoll cat, but as time went by, he gradually acquired the majesty of a large cat, almost turning into a majestic big ragdoll.
At this moment, he used both claws to grab the Siamese cat and the silver cat mercilessly and beat them violently.
The Siamese cat and the silver cat were caught off guard and were beaten so hard that they cried out in pain. They had no idea why the Ragdoll cat suddenly went crazy.
Garfield stood aside, watching the fight between the three cats in silence, it was hard to describe.
Just then, a soft meow came into his ears and caught his attention.
Garfield turned his head and saw a small dwarf cat appeared in front of him out of nowhere.
The little dwarf cat blinked its bright eyes and wore a pink panda bib around its neck. It tilted its head and looked carefully for a long time, but still did not recognize Brother Guxin in front of it.
Garfield walked over reluctantly, kissed the kitten's forehead gently, and said softly: "I am Brother Guxin."
The shorthair cat suddenly became excited and hugged Garfield tightly with his paws, "Brother Guxin is back!"
Although Garfield was a little nervous before meeting his father, his nervousness gradually dissipated after seeing the innocent smile of the shorthair cat.
"Well, I'm back. Where's Dad?"
Garfield asked straight to the point.
The little short-legged cat answered obediently: "Father is studying in the study, meow."
"Is that so? That seems difficult to disturb."
Gusin nodded and let the short-legged cat lead the way.
The two cats then tiptoed to the door of the study, quietly pushed it open, and looked inside through the crack.
Garfield paused. In his eyes, the black-haired young man's appearance remained unchanged, still the same as in his memory, and his gentle eyes also perfectly matched his memory.
When he heard from them that his father had returned, he actually didn't feel it was real, and he more or less thought that it might be a dream.
In a sense, it was indeed a dream, my second brother's dream. But there was no absolute difference between dreams and reality.
Dreams could be a way to find reality. He had never heard of this practice, but his second brother Agares always did things that none of them could imagine.
——There is no doubt that my father has really come back.
“That’s great.”
Garfield stared at the black-haired young man.
He had always liked the peaceful life with his father since he was little. No waves, no seasoning... just a long and steady life.
When he was feeling emotional, the big orange cat just happened to come over.
They are old acquaintances, so there is no need for much explanation when they meet. Just a glance and a pat of paws, and they understand each other in their hearts.
Garfield said, "I heard you are rewriting history?"
The big orange cat said, "Yes, but you have seen the progress. Those two started fighting in the middle of their homework. They are obviously the two with the most dark histories. Now that time is so tight, they still have time to fight."
Garfield laughed, "This is their style."
"Luckily they didn't make any trouble in front of father, otherwise I would have smacked them into pieces!"
As he spoke, the usually gentle Daju suddenly revealed a fierce expression, as if he could really do it.
Garfield smiled but said nothing. His eyes were still fixed on his father in his study. His eyes were deep and filled with nostalgia. "No matter what, Dad is safe and sound. That's enough."
The little dwarf cat was touched when he heard this.
Daju followed his gaze and said with the same emotion: "We have been separated for many years. Some of our compatriots have not seen each other for thousands of years. When father came back, he brought us together again."
Garfield nodded, wiped his tears with his paws, and said, "Yeah, I can't imagine the day we'll be reunited again."
Even the family meetings were attended by fewer and fewer demons. They would definitely be together less and apart more. Although they were a family, they were no longer a family.
However, the father came back and brought their family together again.
Garfield's mood at this moment is simply indescribable. Excitement, emotion, excitement and other strong emotions surged in his heart at the same time. How many years has it been since his emotions fluctuated like this?
It was exactly two o'clock in the afternoon.
Hughes seemed to feel Garfield's gaze and suddenly turned to look at the crack in the door. A hint of shock flashed across his eyes, and then turned into full joy!
He recognized his child at a glance and blurted out, "Guxin! You're home too."
His voice was filled with excitement and relief.
"Yes, meow~"
Garfield responded softly, then slowly walked into the study and nimbly jumped onto the table.
He kissed his father's hand tenderly and rubbed his father's cheek lightly, with such skillful movements as if he had been a cat for several lifetimes.
Hughes let Garfield play around him and curiously asked about his experiences over the years.
However, Garfield kept it a secret. He shook his head playfully and said, "I won't tell Dad, meow~"
Xius didn't really care and said with a smile: "Haha, fine. You can talk about it later if you want."
Garfield rubbed his face against his father's hand and said, "Because Dad will know soon, meow."
"Really?"
Hughes seemed surprised.
"Mmmmm meow."
Garfield nodded seriously, looking very confident.
"good."
Hughes's worries were slightly reduced. He gently stroked Garfield's head and said softly, "Speaking of which, it's good for you to play outside, but you must be careful and safe."
Garfield suddenly showed unprecedented confidence, pounded his chest with his paw, and said, "Don't be afraid, Brother Bal will be back soon, meow."
Xius showed a surprised expression on his face and immediately asked, "Bar?"
"Yes meow, big bro will be home soon meow."
Garfield responded.
The joy in Xius' heart was beyond words. "Is that so? That's great."
Garfield blinked, and suddenly asked curiously, "Father, meow, do you love Brother Bal the most among us, meow?"
Hughes was stunned by this question, as if he didn't expect Garfield to ask such a question so directly.
Just then, there was a slight noise outside the door.
Good man, you actually dare to ask such a question!
Three cats, a Ragdoll cat, a Siamese cat and a silver cat, are stacked on the door sill, nervously watching what is happening inside the house.
I don’t know why the silver cat is always the target of oppression, but now is not the time to care about such details!
Garfield actually asked a question that no other cat dared to ask! Aww, what should I do if my father is troubled? But we are also very curious!
Hughes pondered for a moment, then replied, "Well... does it give you that feeling?"
"Because father usually relies on big brother the most, meow."
Garfield looked at Hughes seriously, as if trying to find the answer from his eyes.
"He is your elder brother."
Xiu Si smiled gently and explained: "Baal is your eldest brother, so I will naturally trust and rely on him more. But each of you children has an irreplaceable place in my heart, and of course I feel the same way about you all."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched Garfield's head, his eyes as gentle as water, without a trace of falsehood or perfunctoriness.
Garfield was very happy and felt very happy inside.
But I still feel a little bitter. I want to be my father's only one.
But with Gu Xin's brain and power, how could he not know what his father was thinking?
He just... really wanted to hear it from his father himself.
At the same time, the three Jenga cats outside the door breathed a sigh of relief.
Daju laughed.
The little dwarf cat had a dull look in his eyes, and it was unclear whether he understood or not.
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A few minutes later, Hughes counted the children and found that almost all of them had been found.
In just over a month, it felt like just a blink of an eye, they came back to him one by one, enriching his life and everything about him.
He didn't have time to think about anything else. When he came to his senses, the happiness around him doubled.
"The only ones left are Baal, Agares, Baimon, Sidi, Bushong, Jie Pai, and Aini."
Xius opened his diary and continued to update the information about his baby.
Bal will be home soon. Agares feels right beside him, so it's not a big problem. Baimon is a strong kid who can always solve problems on his own. Sidi, Jie Pai and Bushong are also fine.
In contrast, Xius was more worried about the youngest child, Aini.
The last child he created from the abyss was only a few months old when he left. He was not very sensible and could hardly speak.
After he left, was Aini okay? Would he be bullied by the monsters in the abyss?
"Aini, it's okay, meow."
Garfield seemed to know what Hughes was worried about. He lay down beside his diary and answered his inner questions.
Xius was surprised, "Are you okay?"
"He is the most innocent and happiest demon among us." Garfield was very sure.
Of course He was certain of it. Because Aini was the youngest child, unlike Beelzebub who was being stubborn and refusing to acknowledge himself, he was a real young demon. Therefore, the older brothers who ranked ahead of him all doted on him, especially Malbus.
Malbus is a man of loyalty and affection, who dotes on his sister to no limit. This is both a good thing and a bad thing, because Aini has been more or less spoiled by Malbus, becoming eccentric and mischievous, which has angered many of his brothers and sisters.
But if you ask why Aini's personality is like that.
The answer is actually not difficult to guess.
——Because of loneliness. Because of fear of being abandoned.
So I always act like a spoiled child in front of my brothers and sisters, always hoping that these family demons will care about me.
Even if we don't care, it's okay if we just care about Him, or even if we just want to know a little about His situation,
After all... being forgotten by the family demon is a more sad and helpless thing, isn't it?
The demon Eni might not be aware of the psychology behind his actions, but in the eyes of demons like Garfield, it has long been revealed, so they indulge Eni.
They failed to find Aini's father, but at least... they tried their best to accommodate this sister.
But what can I say? Everything should be done in moderation, and they seemed to have been too indulgent, which led to Aini's excessive love of pranks.
Garfield thought about it, concealed the truth a little, and told Hughes the general story of Eni.
Hughes nodded as he listened, happy about the family love between them, and finally smiled and said, "Then I feel relieved."
The afternoon sun slanted in from the window and just shone on Garfield's back.
Garfield noticed the change in Hughes' level and his growing magic power. He was delighted and raised his head to ask, "Father is upgrading, meow?"
Zeus nodded. "Yes, I dreamed about Agares recently. He taught me how to create things in my dream, but I couldn't see his appearance clearly. After I woke up, I had a lot more knowledge in my head."
Garfield understands Agares's behavior very well, but it must be said that Agares is so gentle to his father that it is unimaginable. When others ask him for knowledge, how does Agares respond?
——It will explode your brain directly.
It is not a metaphor; He would really do this, although in His view, that would be “teaching.”
Oh my, which teaching is really enlightening and makes people explode.
Of course, from Agares's different and gentle treatment of his father, we can know that Agares is not incapable of being gentle, but he simply will not be gentle to anyone other than his father.
Garfield thought for a moment, but soon came back to reality and looked at Hughes, who had a slightly puzzled look in his eyes.
"Smoothly, meow?"
Xiu Si paused, smiled, and replied: "Well, fortunately, the things that I couldn't figure out before, I figured them out simply in the past few days."
Garfield asked again: "Are there any obstacles, meow?"
"obstacle?"
Hughes' eyes were thoughtful as he stroked Garfield's back. "The obstacle may be that I don't have enough brains. Creation is very complicated and it takes a lot of brainpower to design it. I'm not a person with strong intelligence, so I feel more or less exhausted. I'm stretched as I learn."
Garfield thought that it was normal to have insufficient computing power. However, this was indeed a difficult problem to solve.
Not only creators, but also magicians and alchemists, if they want to upgrade, it means they must master more complex things and understand more profound knowledge.
But human beings have limited talents. Throughout their lifetime, they can at best reach the peak of their own talents. Very few can surpass their talents, exceed their own limits, and achieve unprecedented achievements.
That requires a huge price to pay, one in a million chance of success, and it is a bloody road full of thorns.
Garfield looked at Hughes worriedly, as if he didn't want his father to challenge that field.
I don't know if Xiu Si noticed it, he lowered his eyes and said: "But even so, Dad wants to become stronger."
Because only by becoming stronger can I protect you and shield you from any bad things.
There was a firm awareness in Hughes' eyes.
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At the same time, a main street in the imperial city of Hammurabi's Empire was bustling with people coming and going.
Baimon and Aini walked side by side, unobtrusively among the crowd, passing by countless humans.
Baimon glanced at some places, as if calculating something in his mind, and thought: "It's strange, why are they scattered? Some are in the Oedipus Empire, some are in the Os Empire, and some are in the subspace. Aini, which one do you think we should go to first?"
As He said this, He looked at Aini.
Aini was active in thinking and said boldly, "Let's go to the Os Empire first? They were there in the beginning."
Bai Meng stopped and nodded, "Come to think of it, the thing you mentioned last time—"
Aini knew what Baimon was referring to, so he immediately replied, "It's true! Sister Buyer said that they gathered together to rebel against Big Brother."
Baimon: "Haha, I thought it was a joke."
“But they really gathered together.”
Aini raised his hand to show his spiritual domain and pointed at the cat portrait. "Sister Baimeng, look, this is their gang."
"Every time they assimilate a demon, a cat head will be added here. Look, even Brother Guxin was assimilated and turned into a Garfield cat."
Aini had observed them, but he had no idea what they were doing. He always felt that there was something fishy going on, but brother Malbus didn't say anything. Humph, so polite!
Baimon also took a look at Garfield's cat head, and it was a bit difficult to judge. He thought it was a good thing that the fourth brother Samkina did not make trouble with them, although the third brother Vashago had already made trouble. It was a... eh? Lynx? Wasn't it a white cat before?
Wait, a lynx isn't a cat, right? Baimon was shocked and said, "I didn't expect a lazy demon like Vashak to join them."
Aini turned around and said confidently, "Really? This is too weird. Maybe they really want to rebel against Big Brother."
Baimon nodded, his eyes stopping at the black cat portrait, "If so, the organization's demon should be Eliorg."
"Why?"
Aini was surprised.
Baimon smiled and said, "Because Eliog is the most organized and motivated. He was beaten many times by his elder brother when he was a child, so he probably has a grudge in his heart and has been holding a grudge for a long time."
The "beaten" he said was not a description, but a fact. After all, they were magical bodies with extremely strong "flexibility", so they could really be beaten flat, and the big brother's fist... those who understand will understand.
When Baimon passed by the street, countless people turned to look at Him.
Because His appearance is so heroic, burning people's hearts like the scorching sun, as if His existence itself carries an impact.
They had never seen such a dazzling existence before and were so impressed that they could not take their eyes away.
"I also think that Brother Eliog is the leader. He is so bold!" Aini agreed.
“He was courageous from his youth.”
Bai Meng said in a calm tone, "I just don't know what the motive is. However, in challenging Big Brother, I will stand on His side. I haven't sparred with Big Brother for a long time."
Aini said excitedly: "Sister Baimeng is so persistent!" Of course, he saw what head was hanging on the sandbag that Baimeng was exercising on. Wasn't it a tiger head? Sister Baimeng was so persistent in defeating her big brother!
Bai Meng curled his lips, looked into the distance, and said in a cheerful tone: "Of course, only warlike people are demons. My sister's dream is to defeat big brother and become the number one demon in the universe!"
"I support Sister Baimon!"
Aini was happy to watch the fun, but she was also a little worried. She leaned in and asked, "Big brother is the devil among devils, the ruler, the king among devils! Do you have a chance of winning?"
Bai Meng smiled faintly, raised his eyebrows and said: "That depends on what aspect you are challenging. There are many kinds of battles."
He was calm and composed, with an innate confidence in his eyes, and his eyes lit up when he talked about fighting.
Aini didn't quite understand, he only knew that sister Baimon had been good at fighting since she was a child, and her bellicosity was second only to her eldest brother. Sometimes she was even more bellicosous than her eldest brother, and she wanted to become the number one demon in the universe.
"Sister Baimeng will definitely beat Big Brother!"
Aini said excitedly.
Bai Meng smiled without saying anything, his eyes flashed with some depth, as if there were other reasons behind his persistence in defeating his elder brother.
At this time, the streets were noisy and there were some shouting sounds, as if humans were discussing the affairs of the Continental Alliance. Some humans suddenly shouted the name of the brave Wang Chang'er, causing countless people to applaud.
"Come to think of it, there's been a lot going on in the human world lately."
Bai Meng glanced around with a thoughtful expression.
"Yes! I heard that the Brave King Chang'er has returned."
To be honest, this news aroused great interest in Aini.
When Aini talked about Wang Chang'er, his eyes lit up, as if he liked this uncle very much.
Aini held Baimeng's hand tightly and recalled excitedly: "Uncle Wang Chang'er gave me candy when I was a child!"
The "childhood" that Aini mentioned was a memory that happened more than a thousand years ago, when they had just emerged from the abyss and scattered all over the place.
To them, all heroes are their father's friends, and anything related to their father will arouse their curiosity. During the days in the abyss, their father often told them stories about Wang Chang'er, which left a deep impression on them.
One day, Aini happened to pass by the human kingdom and saw the brave king Chang'er from afar. He was full of curiosity and suddenly transformed into a child. He quietly approached Wang Chang'er and planned to observe this uncle up close.
Of course, Aini is not a stupid demon like Sister Buyer. He knows that in the eyes of the brave, the Lord of the Abyss is an existence that must be guarded against. Therefore, when he approached Wang Chang'er, he carefully concealed his true identity to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.
At that time, Wang Chang'er returned triumphantly from the subspace and was admired by thousands of people in the city. The streets and alleys were full of people who came to see him, and they surrounded him so tightly that He could not get close to Wang Chang'er.
What should he do? He sneaked into the hotel where Wang Chang'er was staying and saw Wang Chang'er teaching some children sword fighting. He was gentle, patient, and amiable. He was truly a brave man among brave men!
He was so stunned that he forgot to restrain his magic power. When he came to his senses, Wang Chang'er found him and walked over to him. He greeted him with a smile and handed him candy. He asked why he hadn't gone home yet when it was getting dark and whether he needed his uncle to take him home.
He was deeply impressed at the time, but he was also hurt in his heart because he had no home. His father was his home. Without his father, where could he find his home?
So He ran away. I don’t know what Wang Chang’er thought later.
To be honest, in Aini's eyes, most of the heroes are not purely good people. Apart from their honors and achievements, each of them has his own stains. But Wang Chang'er is different. This uncle is a good person at heart.
How could my father’s good friend be a bad person?
Aini brought up the old story again and shared it with Baimon.
Bai Meng was not surprised at all, and said: "Haha, I fought him before, he is very strong."
Aini was surprised, "Did my sister win in the end?"
Bai Meng nodded: "I won, but he didn't lose either. He has many tricks up his sleeve that he won't use unless his life is at stake. So unless I fight him to the death, there will be no real winner."
"I see."
Aini seemed to understand, but he was not a warmongering demon, so he had no idea what they were talking about.
While chatting, Aini suddenly stopped and looked towards the end of the alley in a daze.
Baimeng noticed something was wrong with Aini and looked in the direction Aini was looking. He saw an adult holding the hands of two children, talking and laughing, looking warm and happy.
The adults had loving smiles on their faces, while the children were so innocent that cute dimples appeared on their cheeks.
Aini watched the scene quietly, with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
How could Baimeng not understand Aini's feelings at the moment? He asked softly, "Are you missing your father?"
Aini nodded slightly, a hint of sadness flashing across his face. His innocent face revealed an adorable expression.
Baimon comforted Aini, his eyes revealing determination, "We will find our father, don't worry."
Aini turned to look at Baimon, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "Really? But it's been more than 8,000 years."
Bai Meng smiled and nodded, "Of course, I always felt that my father was safe and sound, but we just haven't found him yet."
"Um."
Aini nodded, and couldn't help but think of what Malbus's brother had mentioned before - the surprise of the family meeting.
What could Brother Malbus be talking about?
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At the same time, the Oss Empire.
Eliog, Vashago, and Inposs returned to the library to ask Barbatos about the results of the investigation.
Unfortunately, however, Barbatos has not yet found any useful intelligence, so they have to wait outside.
Before Eliog sat down, Vashak suddenly said, "Eriog, Baimon and Aini have returned to the mainland."
"……I see."
Eliog nodded.
"so what?"
Vassago was curious.
Eliorg said seriously: "Baimon is the necessary fighting force to fight against Big Brother."
Good fellow. You are planning to do whatever it takes, Eli. Vashak thought so, but he did not deny Eliorg's idea.
At this time, Eliog suddenly stood up and said, "I will go to Baimon to ask about His situation."
Anyway, there has been no progress on the Barbatos side.
"good."
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Ten minutes later, in a quiet alley, Eliog walked out of the void and looked quietly at the two demons in front of him.
Just as Aini was about to speak, Baimon stepped forward and said without hesitation, "Are you challenging Big Brother?"
Eliog nodded calmly, without any falsehood in his eyes.
Bai Meng smiled, "In that case, I will also lend a hand to you."
"Baimong, why did you choose to fight alongside us?"
Eliorg asked.
There are already several cat-headed demons infiltrating their ranks, and it's hard not for the demons to doubt whether Baimon's motives are pure.
However, Baimon didn't seem to care about it. He frowned and asked, "Aren't you planning to fight Big Brother? Since we have the same goal, why don't we work together?"
Eliog carefully observed Baimon, trying to find out his true intentions from his words and actions.
But Baimon's attitude was frank, as if he didn't mind Eliorger's scrutiny.
Suddenly, Eliorger changed the subject and asked directly: "Baimong, why do you want to defeat Big Brother?"
Bai Meng was slightly stunned, then replied: "Didn't I say it? I just want to prove my strength."
But Eliog was not satisfied with this answer. He stared into Baimon's eyes, as if trying to see through Baimon's true thoughts.
Baimon is different from Him. He is not a demon with thoughts. He has a straightforward and open personality. He will never hide anything and always shows his true self to others.
Bai Meng smiled, and seemed unwilling to explain his motives too much. He said lightly: "Anyway, I will help you. Big Brother will be back in about five or six days. I heard that Big Brother defeated the God of the Universe recently. I can't wait to meet Big Brother."
“…”
Eliog wondered in his mind whether he should tell Baimon about his father's affairs.
However, while Eliog was hesitating, Baimon had already turned and left.
Eliog pondered for a moment and soon understood what Baimon was thinking.
His eyes dimmed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "So that's what you think."
It was not surprising at all. This was what they would think when they worshipped Sister Meng. But...
Eliorg was silent, with a complicated look in his eyes.
A few minutes later, Eliog returned to the library.
By this time, Vashak had fallen asleep. The remaining Inbos seemed to be exhausted as well. After all, digesting so many years of memories would cause mental stress, so it would be good to have a good sleep.
Eliog took out two quilts from the void and covered them one by one.
They are all demons, of course they cannot be afraid of the cold, but sometimes they cover themselves with blankets not because they are afraid of the cold.
A quilt is a companion during sleep, don’t you think?
Eliog was silent for a while, then looked back at the spiritual domain.
Very good, no demon said anything in the large group, so it’s safe so far.
If things go well with Barbatos, they might be able to catch the mastermind and make amends before Big Brother returns. By then, Big Brother might divert his attention and ignore their affairs.
Eliorg's conspiracy and overt schemes are all in full swing, with a desperate momentum.
His eyes seemed to say that as long as the little kitten works hard, it can defeat the big tiger!
"There are still six days left. Once Amon recovers, we can implement the plan."
Eliog was confident.
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On the other side, terrifying lightning strikes instantly penetrated dozens of stars, illuminating the entire universe.
The original fastest return time of six days was squeezed into three days!
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