LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 389 388: Once a... (Second Bonus Chapter)
389 388: Once a... (Second Bonus Chapter)
As Corey stood a few meters from the Temple of The Old Ones with his axe pointing at the ground, the wind howled, causing Corey's clothes to flutter.
"So… Is there a possibility of these dead gods coming back to life? Is there a possibility of their soul origins influencing my decisions? And are these soul origins a threat to my life?"
A few seconds passed after Corey asked this question, and then Nina gave her reply.
[I wouldn't tell you that there's no way the dead gods can come back to life since one of the teachings of the Queen Mother is that there is a possibility for even the impossible to occur.]
"You're not helping. Is there a way or not? Be straightforward, we're talking about my life."
Corey's voice contained a tinge of annoyance as he spoke. Although he understood what Nina meant, it did not help him in any way.
If he went by her words, then there's a possibility that the dead gods in him could be revived. What sort of danger would he face if the dead gods were revived?
He didn't know, but he knew it would not be anything pleasant.
[... The chances of the dead gods coming back to life are lower than zero… The only method I know of that could bring the dead gods back to life is something that should never happen.]
Corey raised his brows, "What method?"
[You would die if I told you. However, if the dead gods in you are brought back to life, not even the Paragon Ancestor would be able to save you.]
Corey felt a chill run down his entire being and soul when he heard her words.
To him, the Paragon Ancestor was the strongest being he had ever encountered and the strongest being he knew.
However, Nina just told him that the Paragon Ancestor would not be able to save him if the dead gods were brought back to life through a particular method.
How could he not be afraid?
How could he not become fearful?
Was he truly safe?
[Stop worrying about such things and don't bother yourself about it. I've already told you, the chances of that happening are lower than zero…]
[... Besides, there's a simple solution to your problem.]
"What?"
[Become strong enough to the point that even though the dead gods are revived, they would not be able to do anything to you.]
Corey's eyes flashed, and then a light smile appeared on his lips. He wasn't sure why, but that statement reduced the fear he had.
"You're right. I just have to become strong enough."
[Good.]
When Corey heard this, a mental image of Nina smirking appeared in his mind.
'I don't even know what she actually looks like.' Corey thought.
[You also asked if the soul origins can influence your decision or if they're a threat to your life.]
Nina continued.
[Well, the soul origins should not influence your decision at all, and from what I've seen, they're not a threat to your life.]
[The soul origins in you are more like computers that only know how to perform specific functions. The soul origins have no personalities or memories of the dead gods. They just have information stored in them… They're harmless.]
"Hmmm." Corey stroked his chin with a pondering light in his eyes.
A few seconds later, "What of the Perceptual Nexus Repository? Chucky? And the gigantic white chained star in my sea of consciousness? Can you tell me about all of them?"
In the past, Corey never planned on asking Nina about these three things that had always been on his mind. A part of him did not want to depend on Nina even when it came to knowledge and information, he wanted to learn and figure out some things on his own.
However, he knew he needed to know about these three things at least to make sure he did not have a time bomb in himself.
[The Perceptual Nexus Repository, hmm…] Nina paused for a few seconds, [... To be honest, I'm not completely sure about the Perceptual Nexus Repository. It's something new to me.]
[The virtual reality room and the alchemy anvil are abilities I did not expect your talent to have. Especially the alchemy anvil.]
Corey tilted his head to the side slightly, "Is the alchemy anvil that good?"
[It is. You've not used it yet so you don't know how good it is.]
"Hmm." Corey furrowed his brows slightly, then his gaze traveled to his axe.
[As for Chucky, I'm not completely sure about him, but my guess is that he's the spirit of the Universal System.]
Corey's head snapped upward, and his eyes widened to the limit, "What?!"
[Like I said, I'm not completely sure and I cannot tell you all the details since it would lead to a discussion about the Supreme Ancestor. However, I think Chucky is actually the spirit of the Universal System… or a part of the spirit of the Universal System.]
"..."
"What the fuck?"
Corey's mouth remained open as his mind struggled to come to terms with the fact that there was a high possibility that the little kid in his mind was the spirit of the Universal System.
Not only was he carrying the soul origins of the dead gods of his Universe, but there was a possibility that he was also carrying the spirit of the damned Universal System?
It was absolutely unbelievable.
[As for the gigantic chained white star in you… that is also a soul origin.]
Corey regained his composure when he heard Nina's words. However, what she said confused him.
"If it's a soul origin, why is it chained and why is it also extremely big?"
[...]
Corey waited, but even after a minute passed, he received no response from Nina.
"Nina?" He called out worriedly.
[That soul origin is your soul origin.]
Corey tilted his head and blinked with a confused expression, "Mine?"
[...Yes… It's yours.]
"Oh…" Corey frowned slightly, "... Mortals can also have soul origins right?"
[... Yes. Every mortal has a soul origin. It's not just meant for gods.]
"Hmm… Then is it normal for my soul origin to be larger than that of a god? Or is it because I'm a Demi-Paragon or is it because I was baptized by The Eye of God that my soul origin is larger than that of a god? Is this one of the benefits?"
[...]
Despite his curiosity, Nina became silent and did not give a reply. This time around, Corey was curious, worried, and also slightly annoyed at Nina's silence.
"I'd prefer it if you actually responded to me instead of keeping quiet."
[... Sigh… The reason why your soul origin is larger than the soul origins of the other gods is not because you're a Demi-Paragon, and it's also not because you were baptized by The Eye of God.]
[You were once a god of your universe, and you were also one of the strongest and most dangerous gods of your universe. However… you died to the Supreme Ancestor.]