Myriad Realms Gatekeeper-Chapter 1024 - 477 “Material”

The girl opened her eyes.

"You’re awake?"

"Mm."

"Is your injury any better?"

"It hasn’t worsened, but healing will take time."

"Oh. Do you want to eat something?"

There was a fire burning in the cave.

On the fire sat an iron pot, inside which instant noodles were boiling.

Shen Ye wasn’t sure if she would eat, so he asked.

The girl rose from the stone platform, looked at the pot for a moment, then turned her gaze to Shen Ye.

"How long did I sleep?"

"Only two hours."

"...I slept too deeply. Nothing happened, right?" The girl stood up and walked barefoot to sit beside Shen Ye.

"No, everything’s fine." Shen Ye replied.

He used chopsticks to pick up the noodles, served two bowls—one for the girl, and one for himself.

"I don’t know what’s going on with you, but I suggest you go back, back to the city."

Shen Ye said.

"Why?" The girl stared at him.

"There are some good healers in the city; they should be able to help you recover quickly." Shen Ye explained.

The girl withdrew her gaze and stared at the bowl of soup in front of her, speaking softly:

"They can’t heal me. I need another method to recover."

"Can I help?" Shen Ye asked.

"No—but thank you. Did you memorize the things I asked you to?" The girl asked.

"Mm." Shen Ye replied while lowering his head to eat his noodles.

The girl quietly watched him.

He seemed famished, eating ravenously, even draining the soup from his bowl.

"Why are you staring at me?"

Shen Ye put down his bowl and asked curiously.

Only then did the girl lower her gaze to her hand.

Her hand.

With just a slight movement, she could harvest this boy’s life.

Her injuries were now under control.

If the Dragon Clan came looking again, it wouldn’t be an issue.

—There was no need for a mere human to know the ultimate secret.

Kill him.

One breath.

Two breaths.

The girl raised her hand, picked up the bowl of soup, twisted her chopsticks around a few strands of noodles, and slowly began to eat.

She ate faster and faster, finishing the noodles within moments.

She also drank all the soup clean.

Yet the energy intake was too minimal.

It was practically unnoticeable.

"I didn’t expect... you would stand by me."

The girl set down her bowl and sighed.

To be honest, when she was selecting humans initially, she hadn’t held much hope.

Judging by human nature, there was no scenario where she could trust them.

The stronger the human, the less trustworthy they were.

But now—

This human in front of her hadn’t betrayed her even at her most vulnerable moment.

That was remarkably rare.

As for strength, solutions could be found to enhance it quickly.

From the perspectives of time and efficiency, there was no need to continue the exhaustive process of selection.

It would be him.

"I need to figure out how to heal my injuries. You should return to the city first."

The girl said.

"Are you sure you don’t want me to call for a healer?" Shen Ye asked.

"No need. I have a special secret technique." The girl shook her head and replied.

Shen Ye immediately grasped the hint and didn’t ask further.

The girl looked at him one last time, and her physique darted out of the cave, turning into a tiny black dot on the horizon of the wilds within moments.

She was gone.

Su Rong’s voice immediately sounded:

"Her injuries are severe. She’ll need to cause havoc in the wilds to absorb enough energy to recover her body."

"So she won’t be back anytime soon." Shen Ye confirmed.

"Correct." Su Rong replied.

"Then I need to make good use of the time."

Shen Ye left the cave, flying toward the city.

—Actually, the cave was located only a few dozen miles south of the city, on a mountain—neither far nor unsafe.

He returned directly to his home.

His parents were still at work.

Given their abilities and position, they couldn’t possibly involve themselves in matters like arena battles, and wouldn’t worry about Shen Ye.

Shen Ye returned to his room, locked the door, drew the curtains, then raised his hand and let out a low shout—

"Gate."

The Gate of Heaven silently appeared.

"Where is she now?" Shen Ye asked.

"In the wilds—she’s venturing deeper and deeper, seemingly enraged by an assassination attempt and determined to exact her vengeance."

Su Rong’s voice resonated again.

Shen Ye nodded, feeling reassured for now. He pushed the door open, and within a moment, he appeared in the Nightmare World.

This was the border between the Human Race and the Undead.

Once, this was the Human Race army’s stationed frontier.

Now, the army had withdrawn.

Only one or two patrol teams remained.

Shen Ye stood atop a large tree, observing the surroundings, then spoke:

"Su Rong, keep an eye on the Parasitic Empress’s movements."

"From now on, you don’t need to follow me."

"What about you?" Su Rong asked.

"I need to verify a secret. This secret isn’t suitable for anyone to know for the time being." Shen Ye replied.

"Then take this with you." Su Rong suggested.

The void flickered, and a small amber pendant appeared before Shen Ye.

"??? Pendant."

"From a girl you know. She has a unique perspective on foresight and the future."

Illuminated fine text receded.

"What is this?" Shen Ye asked curiously.

"Charlotte’s multi-personality, passed onto you through Pei A’suo. She said that if you’re determined to investigate any secret alone, wear this."

Su Rong exhaled with relief: "She emphasized this was of utmost importance, insisting I deliver it to you upon your return, ensuring no errors."

"Finally, the task is complete."

"I see." Shen Ye acknowledged.

He took the pendant and hung it around his neck.

—What exactly is Charlotte occupied with?

Why hasn’t she come to see him?

Just as Shen Ye was about to ask, Su Rong’s presence had already vanished.

—She had gone to the other side of the world, observing the Parasitic Empress’s movements.

Shen Ye shook his head, his physique swiftly traversing, landing lightly atop a certain outpost.