Lord of the Truth

Chapter 2131 Klein

”...Since that day, a number of Truth Chosen began observing the Sacred Covenant Academy from afar, watching every movement and every development with great attention. Some companions I know even went directly to the academy and applied as instructors, hoping to get a closer look at how things function there and perhaps, if they were fortunate, catch a glimpse of you in person... but unfortunately, that never happened.”

Jin continued after a brief pause, organizing his thoughts carefully, ”After several years had passed since the announcement, one of the brothers finally gathered the courage to act. He approached Lady Morgana and requested a meeting with you. He introduced himself as a Truth Chosen and openly declared that he wished to become your disciple...”

”...Lady Morgana firmly rejected him that day without leaving room for negotiation, but she did not turn him away completely. Instead, she redirected him to your disciple, Shaddad, as an alternative path.”

”That brother then went and met Lord Shaddad, accepted the conditions placed upon him without hesitation, and officially joined Sky Opening City. After witnessing what existed there with his own eyes, the environment, the resources, the freedom, he began contacting the Truth Chosen he had known throughout his life.”

”By himself, he managed to attract five more Truth Chosen to come and join... and through that, he effectively opened the door for the rest of us to follow, giving us a clear path to take.”

”...Any Truth Chosen who hears that Your Majesty possesses your own empires and entire cities dedicated purely to science and development, where your works are shared openly and where unimaginable amounts of resources and wealth are constantly poured into research and experimentation...”

”...immediately begins to reconsider their current situation. Most of them end up abandoning the places that shelter them and come here without hesitation.” ”Even those who have deep emotional ties to the places they serve eventually make the decision to join the city, taking an oath to balance both sides if necessary, just to be part of this unprecedented environment.”

Robin raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression shifting into one of thoughtful curiosity, ”Hmm... that first Truth Chosen who stepped forward, he must be quite bold and unusually daring for someone of your kind,” then he asked calmly, ”Why didnʼt he come with you?”

”Klein? Heʼs no longer in the Mid sector 99,” Shaddad answered this time, stepping in with a composed tone, ”I sent him to the Sky Opening City under senior brother Jabba in the Mid sector 100. Senior brother Jabba remains in constant seclusion, and the Sky Opening City there has been relying almost entirely on his blood-related discoveries, without making meaningful progress in other fields.”

He continued, elaborating further, ”...So when I realized that this Truth Chosen was also at the third stage and specialized in arrays, I decided to send him there. He now acts as a deputy to senior brother Jabba, helping guide and advance the other branches that had been stagnating.”

”Heʼs also a third-stage Truth Chosen?” Robin raised his eyebrows in visible surprise, then let out a long breath as he absorbed the information, ”Impressive... it seems the Sky Opening Cities have developed far beyond what I expected.”

”You truly cannot imagine the extent of it, Master.” Shaddad chuckled, clearly proud of the progress, ”All the branches you established have now reached an entirely different level. City designs have become more refined, armor has improved significantly, and there has been rapid advancement in talismans and

consumables...”

”Even daily innovations and improvements to the interstellar communication system occur at an astonishing pace. Almost every single day, there is a new discovery, a refinement, or an upgrade.”

”And of course, the field experiencing the most rapid and continuous breakthroughs across the three cities is the development of new uses for the harvested parts of space beasts. That area alone is evolving at an incredible

rate.”

Then Shaddad placed his hand over his chest, his expression firm and resolute, ”I am willing to swear that there is no other place in the universe that possesses this level of progress today, nor this sheer volume of research output... and certainly not this number of Truth Chosen gathered in one place.”

”...” Robin nodded several times in satisfaction, clearly pleased with what he was hearing, then slowly turned his head toward the Cosmic Elder with a wide grin stretching from ear to ear, unable to hide his amusement.

”...” The Cosmic Elder raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression shifting into mild suspicion, ”Are you trying to provoke me by showing off that youʼve

gathered a bunch of bookworms under you?!”

Robin chuckled lightly, clearly enjoying the moment, ”Hehe, one who spreads knowledge is better than one who spreads his sperm.”

”Youʼve brought this upon yourself!!” The Cosmic Elder immediately reacted, his patience snapping, and reached out with his left hand to grab Robinʼs hair tightly without holding back.

Shaddad and Jin remained standing where they were, completely frozen in place, exchanging a brief glance before falling silent again... utterly stunned and unsure how to react to what they had just witnessed unfolding before them.

It wasnʼt because their role model was currently having his hair pulled and his head slammed against the table, no... it was because of who was doing it to him.

The Cosmic Elder.

The very existence because of whom everyone was still breathing, the one without whom nothing in this universe would have remained intact, was personally sitting here playing cards with Lord Human... and tugging at his hair like they were nothing more than two ordinary brothers joking around.

It became clear that calling him a close friend in the announcement had not been an exaggeration, nor a symbolic gesture meant to send a hidden message. It was simply the truth.

At this very moment, while the Cosmic Elder was roughly dragging Lord Humanʼs head across the table with zero restraint, and while Shaddad and Jin

stood silently to the side trying to process what they were witnessing... they began to notice something strange, something that didnʼt quite fit with the

scene.

The place was not as calm and silent as they had initially assumed.

They noticed an array that was continuously channeling energy toward Robin, feeding him in a stable and uninterrupted flow, almost like a hidden lifeline that never stopped operating. They noticed that the center where his energy gathered was shifting in an irregular and dynamic pattern, clearly indicating that he was engaged in something complex... something like building or reinforcing his foundations in real time.

They noticed that inside the glass house, three distinct portals had been opened, each releasing a swirling vortex that greedily absorbed enormous quantities of emerald resources, pulling them in with relentless force as if fueling some massive internal process.

They noticed the Seraphim feather pen moving tirelessly across a large board, writing, sketching, and calculating without pause. Occasionally, it would stop mid-motion, hovering slightly as if deep in thought, then resume again, tracing lines and symbols that were far beyond their comprehension.

Then their gazes returned to Robin once more...

He was sitting here casually playing cards and being bullied in the most undignified way, yet at the same time, he was clearly engaged in something else entirely... something that required constant attention and precision.

It was as if he was operating on multiple levels at once. ”Tsk tsk~” Robin finally managed to break free with some difficulty, adjusting

himself quickly and wisely choosing not to say anything further that might provoke the Cosmic Elder into grabbing him again. Instead, he simply turned toward Shaddad, regaining his composure almost instantly, ”Alright then, what brings you here today? Is there something I can help with?”

”Two things, actually.” Shaddad replied promptly, then hesitated for a brief moment as if choosing his words carefully. He stepped slightly to the side and gestured toward Jin beside him, ”Jin has created a martial art specifically tailored for the Fifth Path... a technique designed to amplify the bodyʼs physical

capabilities.”

”Oh?” Robin raised his eyebrows, his expression immediately lighting up with genuine interest and pleasant surprise, then extended his hand toward Jin

without delay, ”Let me see the details.”

”Right away!” Jin didnʼt hesitate for even a fraction of a second. With a swift motion, he extracted a glowing sphere from his forehead, its light pulsing faintly, and gently sent it toward Robin with great care.

Robin remained completely silent for about thirty seconds, his eyes closed as he absorbed and processed the information within the sphere, his expression unreadable during that time. Then he slowly opened his eyes and gave a small nod, ”Excellent. Itʼs still incomplete, but the foundation is very solid. The direction is correct.”

Then he looked at Jin with a faint smile, his tone calm yet filled with subtle encouragement, ”What exactly is your intended approach? Tell me your core idea so I can understand how best to help you refine it.”

”Help me?!” Jinʼs eyes widened instantly, his entire face lighting up with disbelief and excitement, as if he had just heard something unimaginable, then he spoke with a wide, uncontrollable smile, ”Youʼre going to help me

personally?” ”What, you donʼt want that?” Robin raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone casual

as if it were nothing unusual, ”Thatʼs fine, I understand. You have your own

pride. You can continue on your own and show me the results later when youʼre satisfied.”

”Pride? What pride?!” Jin stepped forward quickly, clearly flustered and eager, ”Iʼll accept your help with complete gratitude!!”

Help from Lord Human... the very person destined to become the Great Truth

Chosen of this generation?

That was exactly why he had joined Sky Opening City in the first place, and the opportunity now standing before him felt almost unreal.