Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2874 - 2875: Visiting Susanooʼs Heavenly Domain

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Ismena, Aceline, and Jonette joined Araña and the other cooks and servants, working together to prepare a lavish breakfast.

Frank arrived at Kireinaʼs summons, joining them along with Wasp, Victor, and Medea.

Her father was there too, of course, quietly reading the news.

”Daddy, before the exam starts, Iʼll spend the last two days somewhere else,” Kireina said, sipping her coffee.

”...What?! Why?” he asked, disbelief clear in his voice.

”I need to train with them a little,” Kireina explained. ”To deepen my understanding of swordsmanship even further, and also to help him out since he helped me.”

”You mean... that bastard, Susanoo?!” her father demanded.

”Yes,” Kireina nodded calmly. ”I have a key to his Heavenly Realm, so Iʼm going to pay him a visit.”

”Y-You canʼt go alone at least!” her father insisted, still fiercely overprotective. ”Um... Ah! Ismena, Aceline, go with her and make sure she stays safe.”

”Uh, yes, master,” Ismena replied with a nod.

”Isnʼt she stronger than us?” Aceline whispered.

”Well, I suppose if itʼs them, itʼs fine,” Kireina agreed. ”Iʼll be bringing Frank along too.”

”Canʼt we come? I would love to visit a Heavenly Realm!” Agatheina protested.

”I donʼt think I can bring you,” Kireina said gently. ”Two maids is already pushing it.”

”Would Susanoo really mind us?” Alice asked, narrowing her eyes. ”Or do you just want to spend time with your maids?”

”...Uh, I donʼt know what youʼre talking about!” Kireina said quickly. ”Anyway, itʼs decided. Please donʼt complain—itʼs not even that long.”

Once breakfast ended and the matter was settled, Kireina dragged a somewhat reluctant Frank along. He didnʼt seem particularly eager to meet those Kami again. Outside her territory, she activated the rune.

A Domain Creation unfolded, and a glowing silver gate appeared, floating in the sky.

”Is this the place?” Kireina wondered aloud.

”I think so...” Frank said. ”I can feel it leads somewhere else.”

”Excellent. Letʼs go then,” Kireina nodded. ”All right, girls, letʼs move.”

”Yes!”

”Wow...”

Her maids and Frank stared in awe as they stepped through the Divine Gate.

They emerged into a breathtaking realm above the skies: a vast floating island encircled by an ocean of golden clouds.

The sky shimmered with shifting colors. Massive floating temples, islands, and even a colossal continent drifted in the distance. Nine different suns blazed overhead, a nebula of bright golden stardust swirled, and planets and moons hung like jewels.

This was Susanooʼs personal Heavenly Realm!

It was unimaginably immense. As Kireina extended her Intent to scan the surroundings, she felt its scale.

It was almost endless.

”How big is this place?!” Kireina exclaimed, gazing around in wonder. ”There are so many planets and stars... isnʼt this basically a universe by itself?”

It surpassed even her own Cosmic Realm...

”Thatʼs right!”

A thunderous voice boomed from above.

A gigantic golden dragon, mountain-sized, descended with a mighty roar, lightning crackling across its scales.

Atop its forehead sat Susanoo, waving enthusiastically in greeting.

”Welcome to my Heavenly Realm! And yes, Heavenly Realms are pocket universes forged from incredibly dense, compressed Mana and Divine Primordial Essence!” Susanoo explained with pride. ”They are the Dimensions where we Gods are born, after all.”

”No wonder the Gods seem so detached from Earth when they have such enormous realms to oversee...” Frank murmured, utterly amazed.

”Hahaha! Not all of us are like that, Frank! Though Earth is tiny compared to our Heavenly Realms, it is the Anchor and Root that supports them all—the place where they were originally born,” Susanoo replied. ”Some call it an ʼOrigin World,ʼ capable of birthing countless Realms and Dimensions!”

”...Origin World?” Kireina repeated, the term striking a chord.

The Usurpers of Destiny had long sought Fragments of the Origin World. It seemed this was a parallel goal for her ”Sisters,” overlapping with their pursuit of her because she possessed several such fragments.

The Origin World they spoke of was an ancient, primordial planet that had existed before all of existence. One day it shattered, splitting into countless worlds and giving birth to the Multiversal Reality known today.

But she had never heard anyone use the term ”Origin World” except when referring to the fragments themselves.

Then realization hit her like lightning.

”What if their plan with this Dimensional Labyrinth is to recreate the Origin World?!”

The insight flooded her mind. Her comprehension of the Heavenly Dao surged, enveloping her in a wave of clarity.

If such a profound realization triggered such a powerful reaction, it could only mean one thing—she was likely correct.

”Hahah! Yes! Origin World! Have you never heard the term? It refers to worlds capable of birthing other Realms,” Susanoo continued enthusiastically. ”And... oh? You brought other guests? Theyʼre cute.”

”N-Nice to meet you, great lord...” Ismena muttered nervously.

”We are merely Lady Kireinaʼs humble servants. We are here to attend to her needs,” Aceline added.

”I see!” Susanoo nodded, stroking his chin. ”Then thatʼs fine, I suppose! If you had been warriors planning to backstab me, I would have tossed you out. Frank... well, heʼs fine too. He has potential and... Wow, whatʼs this?!”

Susanooʼs eyes widened as he sensed the tremendous growth in both Kireina and Frank since their last meeting.

His long silvery-white hair danced in the wind. The golden dragon settled onto the vast grasslands as he leaped down toward them.

”Youʼve grown so much stronger! Fight me!” he declared, drawing his sword with a grin. ”Letʼs spar! Thereʼs no better way to greet an old friend than with a good fight!”

”W-Wait a second!” Kireina cried as the god charged forward. ”Ah, damn it...”

With ferocious laughter, Susanoo, the Storm Swordsman Kami, swung his mighty White Thunder Blade, cleaving the island beneath their feet.

BOOOM!

A colossal disaster erupted. Nearby Divine Beasts and Kami panicked and fled in all directions.

”Susanoo-sama is causing disasters again!”

”Run and hide for now!”

”He destroyed my favorite island—my resting spot!”

”Ugh...”

These Kami lived across three Heavenly Realms, once united but now divided among the three great siblings.

Amaterasu and Tsukuyomiʼs realms often merged due to their proximity, while Susanooʼs lay farther apart.

Some Kami had become trapped here, enduring the unpredictable Susanoo while desperately seeking escape.

Others had grown to like it, only to be forced to remain after stronger Kami drove them out to claim more resources.

Disputes among Kami were common. The three great kings usually turned a blind eye unless the destruction grew excessive.

So...

”Ugh, youʼre as insane as ever, huh?”

Kireina smiled fiercely, unleashing her Heart Path Manifestation and captivating the sword god.

”Blossoming Defiance – Myriad Forms and Connections.”

”Veil Form – Dimensional Soul Mantle.”

An ethereal mantle enveloped her maids and Frank, shielding them from the onslaught.

Kireina swiftly shifted her Manifestation into its Sword Form: Infinite Heavens Sword.

She swung it toward Susanoo with unrelenting force.

BOOOM!

Their blades collided in a massive explosion of energies. Susanoo groaned, overwhelmed, steadily pushed back.

”W-Whatʼs this?! How strong...?!”

Shock filled his voice as Kireina pressed forward, her Infinite Heavens Sword moving with blinding speed and precision he had not anticipated.

”You want to fight? Then letʼs fight!”

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