Ch.106106. The Visitor’s Dream

Void.

The universe where the Constellations’ true forms reside, and beyond it, an unknown realm.

Beyond the outer boundaries of the game stage—where even the game developers couldn’t create proper settings—was the homeland of the ‘Visitor.’

“…wow.”

I trembled involuntarily as an unknown energy swept over my entire body.

This is beyond my jurisdiction.

Dianon would try to take control by pouring out Divine Power, but no one truly knew what existed in the Void.

“Are you okay?”

The Visitor, who had returned to her homeland, looked back at me with a refreshed expression.

“Yeah. I’m fine.”

When I forced myself to answer that I was fine, she smiled brightly and broke away from my embrace, skipping ahead.

Then she created a soft cushion out of thin air with a “poof!” and bounced on it.

“Kyahah!”

She really seems excited.

Well, from the Visitor’s perspective, living in Dianon must have been like forcibly adapting to a foreign land.

“Are you that happy?”

“Yes!”

“That’s good.”

What exactly is good about this?

Even I didn’t know why I said that, but seeing her so happy made me feel good too.

But that aside.

“Visitor.”

“Yes?”

“You can play more later, but first…”

First, we need to find a suitable place for the monster created by the Source of the World.

A suitable location.

A natural place where “those guys” wouldn’t find it strange if they discovered it by chance.

It would be no easy task to find such a place in this vast Void.

‘It’s okay.’

It’s fine.

Time flows in a completely different direction here compared to Dianon.

This place is truly like a room for mental training.

“Heep!”

The Visitor landed gracefully from the cushion and looked around energetically.

“The Absolute One wants a place that’s easy for them to find, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Then, I’ll look for a bit!”

After speaking with such confidence, the Visitor closed her eyes and concentrated.

Soon after, I could feel the flow of a massive star emanating from her.

“…”

Though I didn’t show it, her power was indeed at a level that wouldn’t seem weak compared to any Constellation.

Not a means to influence believers, but raw power that overwhelms through sheer magnitude.

I couldn’t help but imagine.

What kind of hell would have unfolded if the Visitor, freed from beneath the temple, had harbored hostility toward me?

‘Oh shit.’

I would have needed great resolve and determination then.

“Absolute One.”

Hearing her call me, I shook my head to clear my thoughts.

At the end of my gaze.

The Visitor was standing alone in the darkness, looking at me.

“Would you like to choose, Visitor?”

“Is that okay?”

“Yes. That would be much easier.”

Then I’m fine with it.

I prefer situations that unfold under my control.

「Constellation, do you wish to resonate with the ‘Visitor’?」

When I held her small, warm hand, the status window from earlier appeared once more.

I expressed my affirmation mentally.

Then.

-Woong…

I could feel the Divine Power of two Constellations blending from the edges.

One was life. The other was void.

The two Divine Powers stood in opposing positions, but through resonance, they gradually opened up and began to harmonize.

At the end of this unity, a different view unfolded.

The Void, which had been nothing but darkness, was now transforming into a different world through my eyes.

The whole world sparkled, creating a dreamlike, fantastical feeling.

‘This is the Visitor’s perspective.’

I wondered why she had been so excited all along, but with this view, I understand.

“Visitor.”

“Eh?”

“Have you always seen the Otherworld with these eyes?”

“This is where I grew up. The place I love most.”

“Then why did you come to Dianon?”

“I felt the same thing in Dianon too.”

The Visitor had no malice.

It was just that her very existence was close to evil, so following her innate instincts, she devoured Constellations to increase her presence.

‘…Is it really without malice?’

The providence of nature that cannot be understood by the mind of a mere mortal.

But I had no desire to define the Visitor as evil now.

She just needs to be good to me.

That directly connects to the peace of Dianon.

Setting aside such sentiments, I resonated with the Visitor’s Divine Power again to find a good “hunting ground.”

“…Where should we choose?”

But soon giving up, I sought advice from the Visitor.

“Hmm…”

The Visitor, who readily stepped forward at my words, looked around.

“I… there!”

The place she pointed to with her small finger looked no different from other places to my eyes.

“Is there a reason you chose that?”

“That place is relatively warm in the Otherworld. It’s where the monsters of the Otherworld live.”

At her words, I approached the location and raised my hand to feel the flow of the Void.

“…!”

A tingling sensation flowed through my hand.

In an instant, my vision was pulled somewhere, and the world that was revealed.

-Kwek! Kweeeek!

-Grrrrrr…!!

Amidst all kinds of magical anomalies.

I discovered numerous monsters of the Otherworld, standing firm and expressing madness.

‘Makes me want to exterminate them.’

It felt like uncovering a nest of cockroaches.

“What do you think?”

I patted the Visitor’s white head as she approached carefully and asked.

“Perfect.”

This should be good enough to hide that monstrously large and imposing beast.

‘It’ll manage well on its own, right?’

If we just attach a consciousness to it as a temporary monster, it should terraform well on its own.

“Let’s mark it first.”

I placed my own marker so I wouldn’t forget when I came back later, and then found another area.

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That’s how we successfully found seven ideal locations.

‘Well.’

Becoming a Constellation lets me have these kinds of experiences too. Life is full of surprises.

Numerous themes slumbered within the world of the Void.

A frozen world, a world submerged in the sea, or even a world without any form at all.

Looking at these diverse, colorful worlds was enjoyable in itself.

There was a kind of madness in enjoying this place, but it was pure appreciation.

“Thank you.”

“Hehe.”

The Visitor, who placed both hands on her hips and cleared her throat with an “ahem” to show confidence, was cute.

I couldn’t understand how she had hidden such charm.

“…”

We could go back right away, but since we have time, maybe we could enjoy a bit more.

“Shall we stay a little longer before going back?”

“…Is that okay?”

The Visitor, who had been grinning, asked with surprised eyes.

“It’s fine.”

“…!”

Seeing the Visitor jump up and down excitedly and run away, I felt an inexplicable guilt.

Of course, this isn’t my fault.

If there’s any blame, it would be on the developers who gave that being such a terrible setting.

“Absolute One!”

“Huh?”

“You know! I’m so fortunate to have met the Absolute One.”

“…”

When she spoke so innocently, our memories came back to me.

The image of the Visitor surrounded by black fog, trying to devour the world.

At that time, it was all about the end of the world, the end content.

We were busy driving the Visitor away.

If the me from back then saw the current situation, wouldn’t he be shocked enough to do a backflip?

‘Are you watching?’

I want to tell my past self.

Don’t hit too hard, just hit gently enough that the world doesn’t end.

Otherwise, you’ll regret it like I do now.

Muttering such nonsensical things to myself, I spent time with the Visitor.

“But isn’t this place better?”

“This place is good too! But it’s lonely.”

The Visitor looked at a space in the Void that was sparkling brightly.

It looks beautiful on the outside, but each of those is a magical anomaly and a disaster phenomenon.

If brought to Dianon, it would probably turn a whole country into a wasteland.

Once again, I felt fortunate to be a Constellation.

“Isn’t it hard to adapt to that world?”

“Huh? No!”

The Visitor immediately objected to my question.

“That place is much more fun than here! This place is good too, but I like Dianon more!”

What a commendable thing to say.

But the Visitor is a Constellation originating from an alien world.

If I don’t hold the reins properly, who knows when she might cause another calamity like in the game.

“Still, you shouldn’t wander around alone, okay?”

When I earnestly requested, the Visitor nodded as if to say not to worry.

“I’ll always stay by your side!”

“Good.”

It was truly reassuring to hear her say that.

“But then the Absolute One has to stay by my side too, okay?”

A sudden surprise attack like this.

To the Visitor who proposed with bright, innocent eyes, I could only nod without being able to answer.

We continued to walk through the Otherworld.

For a space that even Constellations fear, the atmosphere flowing around us was too peaceful.

While I watched the excited Visitor with contentment, I thought about what would happen next.

It would be great if everything went according to plan and they took the bait at once.

I’ve hidden the seven great beasts meticulously, like a treasure hunt.

It will probably take time to find them.

But since I put in the effort, there shouldn’t be any mishaps like them not being found.

‘Ah. There’s also someone who can help out.’

Since it’s come to this, I should outsource to that so-called Constellation of Dreams or whatever.

An outsourcing job to successfully guide the Past Remnants to the seven great beasts.

After finishing the walk with the Visitor and making all preparations.

As we waited for them to come.

-Kraaaaa!!!!

From far away, the presence of the long-awaited beast began to be heard.