Chapter 594 Key of Law
CELESTIAL CARP CONTINENT
CONTROL ROOM.
"Okay, so just what like I said earlier, I will be going to the Roaming Inn to investigate the death of the Crimson G.o.d. I had to do this investigation, as something inside me tells me that if I don"t do this, I will suffer greatly."
Alex, who had fully fixed his appearance after waking up earlier, solemnly said these words as he kept his b.u.t.t affixed on the throne. There was only seriousness in his façade at this point, showing how intent he is on doing what he just said.
"That said, I cannot just bring all of you with me. There is a chance that the other Returners might try something fishy even if all of them are also going to the Roaming Inn too." Alex added before the two women in front of him can complain.
"That means that you, Delia cannot go. As well as you, Alina" Alex"s voice slightly turned harsh as he said this, making the two women standing in front of him stiffen.. "Alina and Delia, you two are the strongest people in this alliance beside me, so holding this fort while I am gone will be for the best."
"What? But Traveler Alex, I am also a Leader of this Alliance too! That means that I have the right to join you! So you cannot just-"
"Alex, we have been partners since you first become a Traveler. I should be there with you when you leave. So you can"t just-"
"My decision is final, and you cannot bully me just to make me change my mind." Alex shook his head fiercely as he rebuked the complaints of Delia and Alina. "Instead of joining me, staying here on the control room will be a far better job for you two. That"s already final, so don"t try changing it!"
"But-"
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"With Alina"s All-Seeing Eyes and Delia"s special tongue, you two can easily detect any danger coming from a distance. Combine that with your Sixth Stage Powers, and there is n.o.body that can easily attack this place!" Alex slapped his hand on the throne at this point, which made his words actually sound more persuasive. "Both of you know that, right?"
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"When I go to the Roaming Inn later, the Main Bodies of the other Returners will also be there. That means that the only ones who can attack you will be their subordinates. With the power of you two combined, it will keep this whole place secure…." Alex added. "So don"t be disappointed that I will leave you here. I a.s.sure you, everything will happen like it should be."
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"But Alex, if you go there without us, wouldn"t you be the one in danger? You just said that the Main Bodies of the other Returners will be there. Since that"s the case, they might attack you once you arrive at the Roaming Inn…" Alina was still stubborn against Alex, with her latest words meant to still question him.
"Oh, about that, Alina, I-"
"Alex, even all of your combined powers obtained a lot of improvement, your strength is only enough to fight barely against Peak Sixth Stage Beings. That will not be enough against the Main Bodies of the Returners, since they are nearing Transcendence already." Alina said harshly, which interrupted Alex"s reply. "Do you think that if you went there alone, you can survive them? Alex, these people are nuts! They might really try to attack you, so-"
"Alina, you don"t need to worry about me. Teacher Kuro actually has solved that problem for me." Alex suddenly said while sounding extremely confident, as if he was not worried even after Alina showed him the possible danger of his meeting at the Roaming Inn. "So just stay here and let me do my thing. I a.s.sure you, I will not die if I go to the Roaming Inn. That dilemma… has already be remedied by Teacher Kuro."
"Wait, Teacher Kuro has solved that dilemma? How?"
"… Alina, the meeting is about to happen, so I will explain it to you quickly." With time running out on his clock, Alex started to speed up his words in order to quickly appease Delia and Alina
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[Alex]: So first of all, let me tell this to you. The Traveler"s World is just like the Four Moons World. It is an artificial world, something which had been created by the Endless Monarch himself. I discovered that after we won the raid, so don"t doubt the credibility of my info.
[Alex]: Now, since this world has no World Soul, its Laws are not bonded to anything. Because of that, it makes it easier for someone with a lot of power to refine these laws and make them usable for something else.
[Alex]: In the case of this place, the Endless Monarch refined its laws, and turned these laws into a Key. This key, which is also called as the Key of Law, can manipulate all the laws here in the Traveler"s World.
[Alex]: That means that the one who holds this key will essentially control the Traveler"s World, and all of its contents.
[Alex]: Now, after making the Key of Law, the Endless Monarch gave it to the Custodian of the Traveler"s World, whose task will be to maintain law and order here in the Traveler"s World.
[Alex]: Oh, and if you"re curious who is the Custodian, it is already obvious. It"s Teacher Kuro.
[Alex]: With the Key of Law in her hands, Teacher Kuro can freely set and manipulate the laws here in the Traveler"s World, in ways that she sees fit.
[Alex]: Do you remember the rules about the proper way to raid continents in this world? That was made by Teacher Kuro using the power of the Key of Law. That is the reason why none of the Returners can violate that rule.
[Alex]: Now, that same key was used by Teacher Kuro to tweak the laws a little for today.
[Alex]: Teacher Kuro personally told me from her messages earlier that she used the Key of Law to make two laws today.
[Alex]: The first law that she made is simple. She gave a command that forced the leaders of each alliances to visit Teacher Kuro later with their Main Bodies. That law is the reason why I have to go, along with the other Returners.
[Alex]: The second law is also simple. She told us that just for today, there will be no attempts of life allowed between the leaders of each alliances. That means that if I go there at the Roaming Inn, n.o.body will be able to kill me.
[Alex]: Teacher Kuro already disallowed that from happening, so really, I will not be killed today.
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Once Alex had finished giving his lengthy presentation, Alina and Delia, both who were raring to pepper Alex with complaints since earlier, was now forced to calm down under Alex"s persuasive words.
Even though these two women did not like what Alex was telling them to do, the revelation that he just gave them was enough to appease their worries.
With someone like Teacher Kuro controlling the Laws of the Traveler"s World in her hands, there is no need for Alex to worry anymore!
Since Teacher Kuro has banned killing between the Returners and Alex just for today, then Alex can go at the Roaming Inn without any worries.
All that Alex had to do there was to just be himself, something that will surely be of great help to him later.
"…Fine, since your life is not in danger, then I guess letting you go there will be acceptable." Alina muttered with a huff. Since she found no proper reb.u.t.tal against Alex"s logic, all that Alina can do is to just accept his claims. "But please try to be careful there. You may not be killed, but you could still get beaten up…"
"Hahaha, I know, I know, Alina. But do you really think I will be beaten up that easily? Pfft… there"s no way that can happen!"
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"Ah whatever. Since you, Traveler Alex has no problems with this meeting, then I have no choice but to agree with you." Delia, who had been silent since Alex talked earlier, begrudgingly said these words as she sighed. "Tsk, why does it always have to be you that goes? Sigh, of course it"s because you have more Sixth Stage Powers than me…"
Delia certainly did not sound happy on being left behind here in the Celestial Carp Continent, but she was someone who understands what is right and what must be done.
In this case, letting her stay in the Celestial Carp Continent is for the best, so even if she does not like it, Delia will still agree to be left.
"Hehehe, you will not regret staying here, Delia. The same goes for you, Alina." Alex sounded happy right now, which is a given since his two allies was finally appeased by him. "So just stay here and look for possible enemies later."
"Ok."
"…Fine."
"Oh, but if you two are still worried for me, let me tell you one more thing. Queen Mother and Professor Frances will be joining me to the Roaming Inn too." Alex added cheerfully. "Those two are experts in life manipulation and body a.n.a.lysis, so they will be a great help on a.n.a.lyzing the Crimson G.o.d"s corpse. Also, Queen Mother has reached the Sixth Stage level too, so I guess that will make our group look stronger…"
As Alex was saying these words, the door on the control room slowly opened, revealing Queen Moher and Professor Frances who were both standing at the entrance.
These two women were wearing what looked like to be white ap.r.o.n and gloves, with countless trinkets and metallic tools hanging on their pouches. Each of these tools appeared to be related to surgery, with some having hook-like protrusions or penetrative edges present on their bodies.
These tools certainly look scary, and it even made Alex s.h.i.+ver a little as he imagined all sorts of things that can be done with them.
"Oi Alex. Didn"t you say that the meeting in the Roaming Inn is about to start? If that"s true, then get out of that throne and let"s leave already!" Professor Frances, whose eyebags have seemingly largened compared to before, shouted out these words enthusiastically as she glared at him.
The professor seemed to be really excited at the prospect of this meeting, something that she did not hide to anyone.
"Come on Alex, let"s go! I want to slice that Crimson G.o.d already, so don"t waste your time here anymore!" Professor Frances added as she gave Alex a more urgent look. "Hey, what"s with that stare? I am a biological manipulator, so I would want to have a go at the Crimson G.o.d"s corpse! What"s wrong with wanting to slice him, huh? You have problem with that?"
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"Yes, we need to go now, Alex. I don"t like to wait too. Waiting… is just making me feel worse now." While Professor Frances sounded jolly at the prospect of the meeting, Queen Mother sounded the exact opposite. She did not sound like she was interested on going at all, and that the only reason she went was because she was forced to. "What"s the delay, Alex? Let"s go on and be done with this already."
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"Oh, there you see it, Alina and Delia. My two companions are ready to go, so this is time for me to go too." Sensing that the atmosphere inside the room was turning awkward, Alex quickly stood up from his throne as he made his intent to leave obvious. "You two, don"t worry if Professor Frances and Queen Mother sounds weird. Today… is just their off day. But believe me, they will really be useful later!"
"If that"s what you say Alex, then fine."
"Traveler Alex, I don"t think that your two companions are in their right minds now, but since it"s you, then maybe you could really control them."
"Ah whatever, I will really leave now!"