Endless Journey: Infinite Realms

Chapter 600 Don“t stare like that! It“s making me feel awkward!

[[[AUTHOR’S NOTE: There has been a slight mistake at the ending of the previous chapter, so I had to edit if. If you’re reading this, please go back to the end of the previous chapter to see the proper ending.]]]

3 MINUTES LATER.

As if the Great TimeMaster’s words were a powerful message, all the Returners, including Alex began to enter the confines of the Roaming Inn.

All their auras were restrained as they entered, as if they were not interested on making a ruckus inside the Inn.

Even the previously twitchy Old Man was silent too, and he only looked calm as he walked.

As for the Grandmaster, he was still shell-shocked up to this point, and the only reason that he was able to move was because of Overlord personally carrying him.

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The whole walk by the Returners was so silent at this point, that Alex began feeling uncomfortable, as if he was caught up in some kind of strange ritual.

He wanted to make a comment about this, but after seeing the solemn look on the Great TimeMaster’s face, Alex wisely chose to shut his mouth.

"I never noticed it, but these Returners seem to be respectful of Teacher Kuro. Well, since Teacher Kuro is the Custodian, and she was also the holder of the Key of Laws, she can be considered as the top dog in this world." Alex thought. "With that kind of power, there is no way that even the Returners can make trouble here..."

"After all, the Returners in this world has not yet Transcended the Laws, so they are still vulnerable against any actions that Teacher Kuro will do. Because of that, they have to be careful. Speaking of being careful, even I have to be careful of Teacher Kuro too."

This thought did not really sit with Alex that well, as he remembered how carefree and devious Teacher Kuro was back in the Four Moons World.

"Sigh, why is this black fairy the Custodian of the Traveler’s World anyway? They could have just chosen a different person! Tsk, is this the power of bureaucracy making its appearance? Yeah, that could be the case. Teacher Kuro does not look like a reliable person after all..."

"At most, Teacher Kuro is just a more mature version of Asteria, one who is good at holding her emotions. Oh, and Teacher Kuro could be a little wiser compared to Asteria."

"Well, both of them are fairies, so I guess their intelligence and attitude could be similar..."

"Wait, are all fairies and pixies like Asteria and Teacher Kuro? If that’s the case, then I pity those who meet them."

"Sigh, and now I really want to get a better Guide. Tsk, why can’t I just get rid of Asteria? Maybe Teacher Kuro will be a better Guide for me..."

Alex’s colorful mind has more interesting thoughts about Teacher Kuro herself, which he began to entertain at this point. However, before he could fully enjoy them, the topic of his thoughts has decided to make her presence known at this moment.

"Hoho! I welcome you Returners to my magnificent place! Haha! I’m so happy to see you all!" Teacher Kuro, whose black wings and perfect ebony dress flowed gracefully as she flew, gave out this cordial greetings upon the Returners. "Did all of you come here? Hmm, let me count your bodie- I mean, your numbers."

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"Okay, okay, one two three..."

Her body might be small, but her voice was certainly loud, that Alex has to cover his ears from its intensity. The other Returners covered their ears too, except for the Great TimeMaster who just shook her head with exasperation.

"Let’s see, let’s see, so there’s the Rainbow Quasar, Soul Excaliber, Magnificent Dude, and that man made up of Laws. Oh, I can also see Old Man. Ugh, you still stink like hell, even when you look clean. Oh, the Great TimeMaster is here too! Congratulations for your successful raid! As well as you, Traveler Alex! Your devious actions there has been caught by my eyes!"

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Teacher Kuro did not act with any restraint at her sudden appearance, as she just treated Alex and the others like they were just casual guests. Even the way that she greeted them was so casual, that she made it appear that they will just have a simple sleepover.

"Hmm, the Immortal Empress and the Arcane Sorceress are not here? Oh well, with their current conditions, they cannot really come here." Teacher Kuro muttered nonchalantly. "Speaking of conditions, I wonder what made the Grandmaster act like this? Do you have any idea, Overlord?"

The Overlord was eerily silent ever since he entered the inn, but when Teacher Kuro singled him out of the crowd, this robot began to frown, although he made sure to answer the black fairy’s question.

"I have no idea, esteemed Custodian. Perhaps his perfectionist attitude made him freeze, as he realized that his seals were ineffective against Traveler Alex." The Overlord said, with his tone amazingly flat for each words. "Or his mind might have been hit by an unseen psychic attack."

"Oh well, those two choices sound bad, but I guess the Grandmaster can recover quickly, no matter what really happened to him." There was a slight expression of mockery on the eyes of Teacher Kuro as she said this, but Alex might have mistaken seeing it. "Just, bring him with you Overlord. Don’t leave him anywhere like trash."

"Your command shall be followed, esteemed Custodian." The Overlord seemed to have become docile, as it just followed Teacher Kuro’s command without any resistance. "Will placing him over my shoulder be fine?"

"You can put him wherever you want, Overlord. Just don’t use him as a bat or something."

"Acknowledged, esteemed Custodian."

"Good!"

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"Ehem, now that we are done with the greetings, I guess it’s time for you to see what you really came here for...." Like a music player changing its tracks, the cheerfulness from Teacher Kuro disappeared, as it was now replaced by solemnity.

"Returners and Traveler Alex, you’re here to look for the corpse of the Crimson God, right? Well, you’re in luck as his body is still in good shape. If you can call being headless a good shape, that is." Teacher Kuro said with a hint of dark humor in her loud voice. "Well, even if he still had his head, I doubt that the Crimson God can stay alive. His body was dyed CRIMSON from his wounds after all. Not even he can survive that much blood loss..."

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"Um, why are you staring at me like that, Returners? Something wrong with what I said?"

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"Oh I see, so my joke is not funny enough for you all. Hmm, maybe I should research for better joke materials and punchlines..."

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"O-oh right, we’re not here to talk about my jokes. W-we’re here because of the Crimson God. Right, we’re here because of that! Ok, so um... just enter my room and you will see his corpse. Once inside, you can do whatever you want with him. But don’t you ever destroy his body! I need it for my colle- for my evidence room!"