Chapter 1000 - Fate of Twins (1)
“…”
Rhode’s expression didn’t change the slightest after hearing Arthur’s words, but his fiddling hands stopped moving about on the drink can. Even though Rhode did have such a suspicion before, he felt it was absurd when his guesses were affirmed by someone as though he were dreaming. The girl who grew up with him was actually one of the creators of this world? Rhode could still recall the days he spent with his younger sister—all the little details. But the more he recalled, the more he felt like the truth was too outrageous.
“You may find it hard to believe, but it is the truth.”
Upon realizing the change in Rhode’s mood, Serena said with a forced smile.
“If you feel carefully, you will discover that we don’t have too many spiritual powers left in our body. Our powers are only slightly stronger than humans of this world. But that is all to it. From the start, in order to protect the Dragon Soul Continent, we left most of our powers in the original world. After passing through the Dimension Gate, we expended a lot of power to resist the spatial turbulence. Therefore, in order for us to survive, we had no choice but to fuse ourselves into human bodies. Using a common word from online novels—rebirth.
“… But such rebirth isn’t perfect. There isn’t much spiritual power left in our bodies. The Void Dragon’s condition is worse than us, I suppose… As for the specific reasons, you should be as clear about it as we are.”
Rhode remained silent. He looked at the reflection of his face on the glass window. It looked the same as his younger sister’s, as though a face printed from the mold. Perhaps the only difference between them was their gender. But it was also due to this that…
“The Void Dragon had the strongest spiritual power among us. This was why she was only reborn much later than us. But we didn’t expect such a thing to happen. Of course, I don’t have any complaints about you, Mr. Rhode. You also shouldn’t beat yourself up about it. It was really dangerous to transmigrate through space and challenging to survive upon reaching the new world. As for what comes next… I can only say that luck wasn’t on her side.”
“This is a problem between me and her. I’m aware of that.”
Rhode interrupted Arthur’s consolations. He didn’t need anyone to criticize his relationship with his younger sister. Besides, it also wasn’t the main point.
“We aren’t presences of this world, Mr. Rhode.”
Rhode didn’t finish his question and was interrupted by Arthur. This was the first time this gentle and cultivated man revealed a solemn and uncertain look.
“You may or may not understand, but we’re constantly worried either about being struck back from this world or other areas at any time. In order to prevent accidents, we designed and added an escape code in the data-collection program, just in case. As soon as the program detects one of the Creator Dragons being heavily injured, it will determine that we may possibly be under attack. When that happens, the program will automatically activate our hidden power, forcibly connect the signal with the plane of existence channel, and transfer the Creator Dragon, as well as its data back.”
“… Could it be that…”
Rhode presented an odd expression, while Arthur nodded with a forceful smile.
“To tell you the truth, Mr. Rhode, the Void Dragon’s program in the bottom floor of the Deepest Labyrinth drew support from your younger sister’s power. You also possessed the power of the Void Dragon. As neither of you won in the final battle, the escape program determined the condition of [Creator Dragon Under Attack], activating the program automatically and transported you into our world… Frankly, we were also baffled that this happened. Although we have been observing you, that was…”
Arthur spread his arms apart helplessly. It was apparent that he didn’t know what to say anymore. Rhode was also stupefied. He understood the reason, but…
“Can’t you try again? Is there a way for me to open up a channel for your return?”
“That is impossible, Mr. Rhode.”
Ningjing shook her head with a bitter smile, denying his suggestion.
“It was our final, coalesced bodies in the previous program and we don’t have enough spiritual powers to try again. Besides, like we said earlier, the power system in this world is different from the continent where we’re in. We can’t gather and produce spiritual powers. As for your side… Frankly, the signal has run out of power. Although we are able to meet here, I suppose we will not see each other again after the connection is cut off. And you will not be able to find us through the signal tower anymore.”
“…”
Rhode sighed. He wasn’t an idiot. He understood what she meant, of course.
“In other words, only I can accomplish it?”
“Yes, Mr. Rhode. Although it is tough for us to ask, you’re the only one who can do it… We will transfer all the essence of our strength to you. But before that…”
The four of them stood up all of a sudden. Rhode witnessed their actions and also stood up unknowingly. Arthur gazed at him and spoke.
“… Someone wants to meet you…”