The Bloodline System

Chapter 1543: Reaching Dimension Six

Authorʼs Note: Unedited Chapter

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”Cohila...” Gustav called forth as rhombus shaped patterns of light surrounded his form.

A devouring energy spread across the entirety of the surroundings.

Gustav was ready to use Cohilia to consume whatever barrier stood in their path when Miss Aimee grabbed his arm.

”Donʼt bother. It wonʼt work,” She voiced.

”What? Cohilia always gets the job done,” Gustav still held his arm out while replying.

”Not this time. Nothing you throw at it will change anything,” Miss Aimee said with a tone of certainty.

Gustav slowly lowered his arm in confusion.

”If nothing will work then, how are we supposed to get in,” He stood in place with a conflicted expression.

Gustav felt a wave of disappointment settle over him. The barrier remained insurmountable, and the finality of the carvingsʼ message left him grappling with a sense of defeat.

Miss Aimee stood beside him with an unreasonable expression.

Without warning, she suddenly sliced her palm with one of her fingers.

Crimson blood welled up immediately. Gustavʼs eyes turned to her in surprise as she pressed her bleeding hand to the ground.

”Miss Aimee, what are you doing?” Gustav exclaimed.

The ground beneath them began to glow, and the air thrummed with an intense energy.

The entire surroundings lit up, the carvings on the walls pulsating with a fierce light. The surroundings trembled as dust and small rocks fell from the walls in the surroundings.

Ancient mechanisms were awakened at this moment.

Miss Aimee looked at him with a strange smile on her face. ”Truly there is no access. At least, not anymore.”

Gustav suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. ”Then, what are you doing? Whatʼs happening?”

”The only way in now is to force it open and not through your normal means,” Miss Aimee continued with a steady tone. ”I am the only being powerful enough to do that.”

Gustav watched her as a creeping sense of dread filling him. There was something off about her smile, something that hinted at deeper, darker intentions.

Her eyes gleamed with determination and resignation that he didnʼt understand.

”Miss Aimee,” he said slowly, ”What do you mean by, not normal means?”

Miss Aimeeʼs smile widened. ”Because, Gustav, forcing this gate open comes at a great cost. A cost I am willing to pay.”

Gustav felt his stomach drop.

”What do you mean by that?” He asked for clarification.

”The power contained within Dimension Six is vital. The knowledge and resources it holds can change the fate of what is yet to come. But to unlock it, a tremendous sacrifice is needed,” Miss Aimee voiced.

The ground continued to tremble as the light intensified. Gustav could feel the energy growing and the ominous feeling growing along with it.

He took a step toward her. ”We can find another way. We can—”

”No, Gustav,” Miss Aimee interrupted gently. ”This is the only way. The time candidate has told me the future, and this is the path that must be taken. You are meant to enter Dimension Six, and I am meant to open it for you,” Miss Aimee stated with an assured tone.

”No, there has to be another way. We canʼt do this if it means losing you. I have lost enough. Why does it have to be you?” Gustav wasnʼt having it.

Miss Aimeeʼs expression softened as her eyes glittered with love. ”Because I am the only one who can. And because you, Gustav, are meant to do great things and cannot be allowed to stop here.”

Gustav shook his head, unable to accept it. ”I canʼt lose you. Not like this.”

Miss Aimee stepped closer, placing her uninjured hand on his cheek. ”You wonʼt lose me. I will always be with you. My sacrifice will open the way for you to move forward. Trust in yourself, and in the journey ahead.”

The ground beneath them began to crack, the light growing blindingly bright. Gustav felt a surge of panic. ”Miss Aimee, please—”

As Dimension Six began to open up, the entire surroundings trembled with the sheer power being unleashed.

The air crackled with energy, and the ancient mechanisms groaned as they responded to the force being exerted upon them. The barrier that had held them back disintegrated into a shower of sparks, revealing the gateway to the dimension.

Gustavʼs eyes widened in shock as he saw Miss Aimeeʼs figure begin to turn translucent. Her edges blurred as if she were fading out of existence.

He instinctively took a step forward. ”Miss Aimee, stop! Stop it now!”

Miss Aimee turned to him. ”Go!” she yelled, her voice echoing with a strange resonance. ”You have to go now, Gustav!”

But Gustav couldnʼt just leave her. He took another step toward her, his heart pounding in his chest. ”No, I wonʼt leave you! You stop it now!”

”This isnʼt the time to be a sentimental idiot!” Miss Aimee yelled.

Before he could reach her, a powerful gust of wind swept through the surroundings, lifting him off his feet.

He tried to fight against it, reaching out toward Miss Aimee, but the force was too strong. The wind carried him through the open gateway of Dimension Six, and the last thing he saw before the entrance closed was Miss Aimeeʼs sad, yet proud smile.

”Miss Aimee!” Gustav screamed, his voice lost in the roar of the wind.

The gateway sealed shut behind him with a final, deafening clang, leaving Gustav alone in the heart of Dimension Six. The air was cool and filled with a soft, blue light, but Gustavʼs thoughts were consumed by the image of Miss Aimee fading away.

Outside Dimension Six, Miss Aimeeʼs figure continued to turn transparent as her form shimmered like a mirage. She looked down at her hands, which were now nearly invisible.

ʼYou dare force your consciousness into me? I will make sure you stay asleep for centuries,ʼ A loud voice rang in her mind.

”So long as he gets in. I donʼt care,” Her smile remained strong.

”Goodbye, kid,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. ”I loved you... Always remember that.”

With those final words, Miss Aimeeʼs figure dissolved into the ether, leaving no trace of her presence.

Inside Dimension Six, Gustav stumbled to his feet, his heart heavy with grief and loss. His surroundings was vast and filled with advanced technology that almost seemed magical but all he could think about was Miss Aimeeʼs sacrifice. He sank to his knees with shimmering eyes.

”No,” he whispered, his voice choked with emotion. ”Miss Aimee, why did it have to be this way?”

She had given everything to ensure he could access Dimension Six, to unlock the knowledge and power that could change the fate of countless worlds. Her sacrifice had been the ultimate act of love and faith in him.

Gustav clenched his fists. ”I wonʼt let it be in vain.”

He stood up while wiping the tears from his face. The surroundings was filled with rows and columns of strange artifacts and holographic displays which were incredibly maaaive.

Lots of constructs could be seen in the surroundings and roads that transversed in different directions all leading to different things.

Gustav took a deep breath, focusing on the task at hand. He had to acquire the knowledge contained within Dimension Six and use it to his advantage.

[ Five Years Quest Complete (2/2): Locate Dimension Six Within Planet Humbad ✓ ]

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Some time had passed on Earth since Gustavʼs departure to Planet Humbad.

It had been months and the world continued to turn, though shadows of impending doom seemed to grow longer with each passing day.

The Universal Alliance, a coalition of the most powerful and advanced civilizations in the known universe, had come together for an emergency summit.

The meeting was held at a location known as the Station of Unity, a massive structure situated on the neutral ground of Planet Aglion.

The Station of Unity had a grand architecture, with towering columns and a dome that shimmered with a thousand lights, symbolizing the unity of countless worlds.

It was unknown why Earth had called for this meeting in this particular location but nonetheless, delegates from every corner of the universe gathered within its walls.

Their expressions seemed grave and their voices hushed.

At the center of the station, standing before a massive holographic display, was Grand Commander Shion.

His silver hair and the diamond shard embedded in his forehead caught the light, giving him an almost mythical presence. He waited for the room to quiet down before speaking.

”Distinguished delegates, thank you for coming on such short notice,” Shion began. ”We are gathered here today to discuss a matter of utmost importance, one that concerns the very survival of our universe.”

The delegates exchanged uneasy glances as his words sunk in. Shion continue with stern and focused expression.

”For about two years, our scientists have been studying the Death Angel that was captured and brought to Earth. The information we have obtained from this entity has been both enlightening and alarming. It has revealed the true nature of the dark plane and its role in the destruction of Planet Ozious.”