The Rise of the Black Plain

Chapter 2913  The End of the Journey in Minos' Universe

"What did you do back there?" Forfex asked, breaking the silence that had settled over them. His voice carried an undertone of awe and concern as he glanced at Minos, even though they were traveling through space via the powers of Devdar's pendant.

Minos reclined slightly, his expression calm but thoughtful. "A trick," he said, his tone measured. "Something I learned from a rather interesting individual not so long ago."

At his words, Ruth, Gloria, and Abby turned their attention to Minos, their shared bond allowing them to sense the unspoken name behind his statement. Vicente.

Minos continued, his voice taking on a contemplative edge. "After witnessing our reality from a different angle, I gained a deeper understanding of certain things… including the true nature of Hell itself.

It's not just a place of torment or an abstraction—there are universal mechanisms underlying it. And, as terrifying as it may seem, there are aspects of Hell we can use to grow stronger. Power that extends beyond external resources and our individual abilities, power that exists at the intersections where the rules of reality blur." He glanced off into the distance, as if the memories of what he'd seen had momentarily drawn him back to another plane of existence.

"Back there, I kept that Entitled Deity charging at us," Minos said, his gaze hardening as flashes of his conflict with Omus flickered in his mind, "long enough for the Devil that I summoned to arrive."

Forfex frowned, shaking his head slightly, trying to decipher Minos' cryptic response. The explanation wasn't exactly straightforward, though it struck a chord with Ruth, Gloria, and Abby, all of whom had previously set foot in Hell.

Forfex seemed troubled, though he did his best to follow Minos' train of thought. Yet one specific worry remained rooted in his mind—a worry heavier than the methods Minos had used. "Won't that be a problem?" he pressed, his insectoid features glinting faintly under the ethereal glow surrounding the pendant. "That Devil… the aura of the entity that appeared while we were escaping—it was… overwhelming. It felt even stronger than Senior Devdar's!" Forfex's voice betrayed both reverence and unease, as though simply speaking of the Devil summoned in those last moments risked drawing its attention.

Minos met Forfex's gaze and shrugged lightly, a small, resigned smile crossing his lips. "I can't guarantee anything," he said with disarming honesty, his tone just light enough to sting with irony. "But think of it this way—it's unlikely that Devil will come after us. At least, not directly."

Forfex narrowed his eyes, unconvinced, but Minos continued before he could object. "The death of an Entitled Deity isn't just uncommon," Minos explained, his voice growing sterner. "It's an event that ripples through the very fabric of the Upper Realm. Something on that scale… the strongest will take notice, and they'll act accordingly. Trust me, their attention won't remain on small flies like us. Not when forces far above this plane will jockey for influence over what's just happened."

The ambiguity of Minos' answer did little to ease Forfex's worry. If anything, the insectoid man's expression darkened further as he processed the enormity of the events they'd just escaped. The Upper Realm's strongest elite, aware of them—even peripherally—was no small thing to dismiss.

"You keep gambling your life away," Forfex muttered under his breath, bristling slightly as he glanced toward Minos' companions.

The sight of Ruth, Gloria, and Abby—a trio who had walked upon his homeworld—reawakened memories. Forfex sighed heavily, recognizing them as part of the group to whom had been on his home planet and handed over part of his inheritance to his people.

When the fragment of his soul disintegrated, Forfex received the flood of memories from that part of himself, gaining insight into how far Minos had come.

"Anyway, thanks for saving me," Forfex said, his voice tinged with gratitude and exhaustion. "After my last encounter, that group of high-level Supremes controlled by the Entitled Deity started tracking me down, dragging me back into the same dire situation. If you had delayed another day, I'm afraid I would have finally met my end."

"That wouldn't be much of a defeat for you. You should already be dead, Forfex," Minos replied casually, his tone light but the underlying truth unmistakable.

Forfex didn't take his friend's words badly. The memory of his precarious situation before mastering the absorbable weapon separation technique was still fresh in his mind. He recalled the day he thought he would perish, caught in the last phase of Devdar's inheritance trial.

Reflecting on it now, Forfex felt an overwhelming sense of relief that he hadn't succeeded in the second phase of the inheritance. Competing with Minos would have been an impossible challenge.

"You're right," Forfex admitted, a chuckle escaping his lips. "I'm living beyond my original means. Whatever comes now is a bonus." He laughed, the sound carrying a mix of acceptance and relief.

Minos nodded, a smile playing on his lips. He turned to address his companions. "Don't worry about that Devil from earlier," he began, his voice steady and reassuring. "There's a deeper reason someone of that Devil's rank appeared, and it has nothing to do with us directly. There's a silent war raging between Hell and the Upper Realm. There always has been, I'd say. But we're at a critical juncture in the disputes between these two dimensions."

He paused, allowing his words to sink in.

"What happened earlier seems to be tied to this ongoing conflict," Minos continued. "But the man who attacked Forfex likely had broader motives—perhaps he intended to strike at me to affect Devdar, or maybe to seize what I'm after. Things are complicated. This could be a simple power struggle within the Upper Realm, or it could be part of the larger conflict between dimensions.

But, let's not forget," he added with a hint of gravity, "I was once a Devil."

"That sounds worrying… But what are you getting at?" Segiel asked, glancing between Minos and the void ahead.

Minos felt the subtle vibrations from Devdar's pendant, signaling that their arrival on the planet he had fled to was imminent. "Nowhere for now," he replied, his tone measured. "Remember this situation today, but don't dwell on it too much. That's something for the future. For now, let's focus on taking advantage of the opportunity that Forfex has presented us."

Forfex sighed deeply, a bitter expression crossing his face. "I thought I'd found something for myself, but in the end, I won't even be able to use it," he muttered, frustration evident in his voice.

After surviving his defeat in the last phase of Devdar's inheritance, Forfex had lived in hiding, biding his time until he felt confident enough to seek strength once more.

He had explored uncharted worlds, eventually discovering signs of a great opportunity he believed would speed up his growth. Unlike Minos, who had reached the pinnacle of the 12th stage, Forfex was still at the beginning. However, that very fact became his downfall. Upon finding what he sought, he realized that without being at least a high-level Supreme, he couldn't withstand the pressure of the special dimension he had uncovered.

Knowing about Minos' situation, he thought of trading information with his old ally. But time was not on his side. After his discovery, he was relentlessly pursued until Minos saved him.

"I feel like I'll owe you for that," Minos said, looking at Forfex, who nodded in agreement.

"It doesn't matter," Forfex replied seriously. "It wasn't for me. At least this will give me the chance to see someone who truly has a shot at entering the Upper Realm." He glanced back at Minos, his gaze intense. "I hope you'll only repay me once you're in the Upper Realm."

"That's your choice."

"I prefer it that way."

"Then I'll pay you back when I get the chance. For now, tell me how to get to that violet dimension. We don't have much time before beings stronger than that Entitled Deity come after us." Minos felt Devdar's pendant cease its vibrations, indicating their arrival. However, he was ready to use it again in a few minutes to reach their ultimate destination.

Forfex raised one of his hands, summoning an old, seemingly simple map. As his energy flowed into it, the map transformed into a three-dimensional hologram. "I don't know exactly how you'll get there, but we are here," he indicated their current location with a point of his finger, "and the entrance to the dimension is here."

"I see," Minos muttered, focusing intently on Devdar's pendant. He ignored the surroundings of the place they had arrived at, where a group of creatures watched them with wary eyes.

The Divine Dragon and Minos's companions surveyed the area, but their expressions remained unconcerned. The planet they had landed on was not strong enough to pose a threat to even the weakest among them.

Minos's mind raced, paths forming rapidly in his thoughts as he found the connection between their current location and their destination. "I've found a way," he said after a moment, his heart pounding with anticipation.

'Go on.'

Suddenly, a voice resonated within Minos's mind. He wasn't surprised.

'We'll see soon enough. I personally hope to see how you've grown after these centuries.'

Minos silently acknowledged Devdar's words, then turned to his companions, signaling that it was time to continue the last leg of their current mission.

"After today, it will be time to prepare for our entry into the Upper Realm. There is nothing more for us to do in our universe than that."

With those words, he activated Devdar's pendant once more, initiating the last phase of their journey!

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