Org 1000 closed his eyes and used a technique. The cocoon near Lucan started to shake, but Lucan never let down his guard.
He took a stance and said, "It's either the Fate guy breaking himself free or something else, but that something else is definitely dangerous to me."
The cocoon instantly blasted apart, sending Lucan flying back a considerable distance. Luckily, he had his defenses up, so he survived the impact.
He came closer to inspect the scene: the Fate guy had awakened. Lucan didn't immediately rush closer, asking, "Are you the Fate guy?"
The Fate guy replied, "Lucan, look, I have no time. Let me explain everything—I am Org 1000!"
Lucan grinned. "So he is now completely under your control? Nice! Now, what do you want to say? Speak!"
Org 1000 explained everything to him from the beginning—that he was the one who had worked with another player, and that the player was a Universal Being...
Lucan went into deep thought before saying, "I get it, so you're an ally, right?"
Org 1000 replied, "Yes! Do you believe me now?"
Lucan shook his head. "I won't trust you until I verify it myself. But why do you all fear this place? It's just a null void!"
Org 1000 started to tremble, his hands shaking as he said, "This place can give you lifespan, but it can also take it back!"
Lucan sighed. "Yes! I know that. So what? It isn't as dangerous as you guys build it up to be! I've lived here for the past year."
Org 1000 asked, "ONE WHOLE YEAR?! ARE YOU KIDDING?!"
Lucan replied, "Ah! Stop screaming, my eardrums are fragile. And yes, I am speaking the truth!"
Org 1000 said, "Fine! Let me explain the truth behind this place to you. Listen closely...
The Eternal Abyss of Life and Death contains two crystals—not normal ones like the ones we have, but natural ones like the Fate Crystal.
These two control the life and death of all living beings inside our entire universe! Even your Earth.
The Fate Crystal decides fate, so if someone wants to change their lifespan—either increasing or decreasing it—they will go missing!"
"Missing?" Lucan interrupted him.
Org 1000 nodded as he continued, "That's what happens according to everyone else, but the truth of what happens is only known by the Universal Beings.
I've been informed by my master that even the Universal Beings wouldn't dare step foot in here, and you... you started living here! Humans really are brave."
Lucan sighed. "Stop yapping and just give me the intel."
Org 1000 spoke, "They actually gain immortality!"
Lucan's expression shifted slightly, showing some interest.
Org 1000 continued, "But not in the way you think! They will die infinitely in every possible way to die in our universe, revive again... just to die again."
Lucan grinned. "Wow! So natural crystals are more powerful than the ones we have. Nice! And all possible ways to die?! Oh, it would be interesting to find them all."
Org 1000 shouted, "Do you even feel fear, you idiot?!"
Lucan replied calmly, "If what you said were true, then once you leave this place after entering, you can never come back again, right?"
Org 1000 was stunned. "You... How did you even know that? Yes, once someone leaves, they can never enter again!"
Lucan laughed. "But I'm an exception! This place allowed me to do so, and it gave me a way to gain lifespan here, too!"
Org 1000 asked, "IMPOSSIBLE! Fate won't treat you as special! In fact, it treats nobody like that!"
Lucan snorted. "Are you going to stop screaming loudly, or die by my hands? Choose wisely!"
Org 1000 went silent and immediately tried to contact his master.
However, his master was busy with an important task and was surrounded by others, including the alien with the highest authority.
He thought, *"Damn it! If I communicate now, all of them will find out the truth! I have to buy some time."*
The human inside the room was able to see these scenes and transmitted, *"Should I buy time?"*
The alien transmitted back, *"No! You have to save it for your escape! Don't waste it; I will take care of this myself."*
The human smirked. *"Alright! But you must protect my descendant at all costs! Remember, his life is the most important factor deciding everything."*
The alien agreed as it continued its work.
Org 1000 sighed, *"He must be surrounded by the others. Now it seems like I can only wait here."*
At the space station, many aliens returned inside with downcast expressions.
Finally, even the Supreme Head arrived back. A few of them asked, "Did you find the King and Sage, Lord?"
He shook his head with a pale expression, thinking to himself, *"Hmm! The plan is going forward perfectly as intended!"*
Out loud, he said, "Listen to me, all of you! We have to remember one thing: what the King said was truly the truth! I suggest we all do as he said; then the King himself will return!"
Everybody looked at each other and realized this, so everyone agreed in unison.
"Supreme Head! Don't worry! In a few months, I will develop my skills and come back better! I swear it on righteousness!"
"Yes, Supreme Head! Not just him—all of us will do it, no matter what!"
Everybody's morale surged high as they left.
The Supreme Head thought, *"The King's speech was never part of the plan—he dedicated himself to this plan on his own! I must not slack off either!"*
On a planet far away from the space station...
The All-Seeing Sage slowly opened his eyes. His body glowed with a white light, and he had a tranquil expression.
He said, "Sigh! King, it was so difficult for me to act that way! I almost failed to put on the act."
The King smiled gently as he placed his hand over the Sage's shoulder. "Sage! You practiced it multiple times! You might have felt close to failing, but you succeeded.
So why think pessimistically? Those who work hard will definitely succeed. But even if you had failed, it wouldn't be a big deal! Trying and failing is still better than succeeding with no effort!"
His face was calm and delicate, his smile pure and as white as the moon.
His eyes showed a sharp gaze of determination and deep ambition.
The Sage laughed, "Haha! You are actually the only truly righteous person in my opinion."
The King shook his head. "I respect your opinion, but it's not true. Come with me; let me show you a level of righteousness beyond either of us!"
He took him to a street.
Three kids were bullying a boy who was lying on the ground, covered in dirt.
His face showed fear and anxiety, and his whole body was sweating.
One of the three said, "Hmph! I said give me your money! We are a hundred short to buy some snacks."
The boy replied, "I'm sorry, but this money is to buy medicine for my sick sister. Please let me go just this once!"
The three looked at each other. Two of them grabbed him and held him up.
The one in the center said, "Haha! It seems like you've decided to settle things with violence! Let us fulfill your wish!"
He punched him repeatedly in the stomach and kicked his face until he bled.
Then he leaned closer to his ear and whispered, "Now, are you going to give us the money or not?"
The boy's face was covered in injuries; his right eye was swollen and bulging.
He cried, "Please! I beg you..."
But he was pushed back to the ground and stomped on by the three.
Suddenly, a voice spoke up, "You three! Leave him alone!"
It was another boy walking down the street.
However, the three bullies had the numerical advantage, so the second boy met the same fate as the first.
The Sage gritted his teeth. "Those kids! Let me go teach them a lesson!"
The King stopped him. "We shouldn't interfere in this matter. It will only fix things temporarily, and they will only leave out of fear without realizing their mistakes."
"So you're suggesting we just stand by and do nothing?!"
The King smiled. "Wait! Look at what happens next!"
The second boy said, "You want money, right? Here, take mine. Will you let us go now?"
They forcibly snatched it, and one of them said, "Should've done that sooner! Hmph, now scram!"