Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2824 - 2825: Summoning Two Primordial Spirits

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”Is Ruby with you? Something is happening where I am. I believe there are signs that the Spiritual Plane is invading this world. I want to talk with her.”

”Aha! Okay, I can do that... Ruby! Come here!”

RUMBLE!

From a nearby star, a blazing meteor made of glistening red crystal descended, crashing into the volcanic land and causing a massive explosion that shook everything around. Amidst the blast, a small figure emerged, a girl completely made of glowing red crystals, exuding a potent spiritual aura she had refined by absorbing the essence of the stars.

Wearing a grand princess-like dress of crystals and with her crystal hair styled into two large drill pigtails, she smiled at Surtr.

”I heard it! Iʼve been waiting for some action; I was getting bored up there! Whatʼs wrong, Kireina?”

”Oho, I see youʼve all been training! You all seem quite strong!”

Kireinaʼs voice echoed through all three, startling Truhan.

”Hm...” Truhan didnʼt respond, feeling ashamed of his weakness. He couldnʼt even face his Queen anymore, gripping his fists tightly.

”Hm? Whatʼs wrong with you, Truhan? Are you feeling ill?”

”Itʼs nothing for you to worry about, your majesty. Please donʼt trouble yourself with this unworthy failure of a warrior...”

”Huh?”

”Hahaha! Donʼt worry about him, Kireina! Heʼs just realized his weakness and has been humbled. Iʼve decided to take him as my disciple.”

”Ohhh! I see! Well, isnʼt that nice, Truhan? Iʼm looking forward to your growth!”

”T-Thank you...”

”Now, Ruby, can you come with me to this world? Iʼll use a Spirit Conduit Spell to connect you with Surtr and allow you to manifest within it.”

”Wow! Itʼs the Cosmic World, right?! Iʼve been looking forward to entering that crazy place! Iʼve heard that even ordinary people there are at the World Devourer Realm. Is that true?!”

”Yes, although most donʼt even realize how strong they are. Itʼs a bizarre world, so be prepared. More importantly, I need your help and that of your sister.”

”Azurite and Sapphirine too?” Ruby asked. ”Well, okay... Sapphirine is with Poseidon right now. Azurite... I guess you donʼt remember, but she was with Skadi, so sheʼs gone until we find her.”

”I see. I suppose weʼll find her soon. With the Spiritual Plane invasion, Spirit Beasts carrying Skadiʼs former army appeared. Iʼm standing before Blaze and Lazuli as well.”

”What?! Okay, Iʼm going then!”

”Alright, Iʼll contact Sapphirine.”

Kireinaʼs Cosmic Consciousness shifted to another place within her vast Cosmic Realm—endless azure seas where many Sea Gods were holding a tournament to prove their abilities. Overseeing the event was Poseidon, with Sapphirine by his side. She watched with a gentle smile, while Poseidon remained serious as the King of Atlantis, even though Atlantis had now merged with Kireinaʼs Cosmic Realm.

Ravenfolt and Atlantis had merged during the cataclysm that pulled both worlds into the Spiritual Plane. Many forces had sought the combined Realm Cores, treasures containing fragments of the Origin World. Kireina, however, secured them for herself. Using Charlotteʼs technology, she nurtured the precious crystal—counted as a powerful World Core—cutting it into fragments to feed her family and allies, allowing them to rise to the World Devourer Realm.

Because of this, Poseidon was forced to live inside Kireinaʼs Cosmic Realm. Though he retained the right to govern his portion of Atlantis, he had mostly given up on it, ruling only at Kireinaʼs request.

”Hmmm, itʼs a pity Kireinaʼs children couldnʼt participate,” Poseidon sighed, watching the fighters clash in a coral arena.

”I heard they all went to the Cosmic World at her request. Weʼll have to wait before weʼre asked to help,” Sapphirine giggled.

”Ugh... Itʼs not like I did much myself, but I wish I could return to Genesis. I worry about Hades... we left him alone, and Genesis was under invasion,” Poseidon said. He was among the few gods who still cared about Genesis.

”Well, Iʼm sure weʼll return eventually,” Sapphirine said. ”Perhaps to reclaim that world entirely under Kireina-samaʼs governance... and maybe to intercept the Spiritual Plane Army.”

”Hmmm, but itʼs so boring here. I wish something interesting would happen—”

”Be careful what you wish for, Poseidon~”

A voice echoed within Poseidonʼs mind and heart, shaking him to the core. He looked around, confused, then felt a powerful presence. Someone had appeared to speak to him—not with their body, but with their Consciousness alone.

”K-Kireina?!”

”Yes, itʼs me... A lot has happened, but the Cosmic World Iʼve entered is being attacked by the Spiritual Plane. Weʼve found the first signals, and I wish to ask for Sapphirineʼs help.”

”You wish for her help? I-Is that okay with you, Sapphirine?”

”Of course. If it concerns my sister, I must know whatʼs happening. I had no idea she was aiming for the Cosmic World too. I thought she was targeting Genesis exclusively.”

”Well, she isnʼt. She wants a piece of everything she sees. I need your help analyzing this Spiritual Domain so you can tell us what it is. I can analyze it with all my power, but I cannot fully discern how it was created or its nature.”

”Understood. Is Ruby going?”

”Yes, sheʼs waiting for you.”

”Very well.”

Poseidon nodded, and a cosmic thread connected to his Spiritual Heart. With both linked by a thread of Consciousness composed of rich Cosmic Mana and Ki, Kireina pulled Ruby and Sapphirine toward her and then...

FLASH! FLASH!

To the surprise of Frank, Harumi, Erika, Matsuo, and Mammon, who were watching, two powerful spiritual beings manifested at Kireinaʼs sides, shocking them. One was a beautiful fiery red crystal princess, the other a serene maiden of blue crystals and oceanic water.

Poseidon and Surtrʼs wills were also present, observing through them though not appearing themselves.

”Thank you for coming, Supreme Spirit of Fire, Ruby, and Supreme Spirit of Water, Sapphirine...” Kireina said with a smile, having already instructed them to act as her Summoned Spirits.

Her friends approached in awe. Frank felt the immense spiritual power radiating from these otherworldly spirits, quickly realizing they were not of this world—or perhaps not even of this plane.

”K-Kireina, did you summon them?” Frank asked.

”Wow, I knew you could do magic, but summoning Spirits of this level?” Erika exclaimed.

”Itʼs part of my bloodline as a Fae,” Kireina explained. ”However, it costs a great deal of Mana, and I must sacrifice something in return...”

”S-Sacrifice something?” Matsuo asked, gazing at the fiery and calm gazes of the spirits. He felt incredibly intimidated by their immense pressure and stepped back. ”Like what?”

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