Chapter 571 - Side Story (3)

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is overcome with agony.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ wonders what is going on.]

The cat constellation was unusually troubled, which naturally puzzled the manipulator constellation.

The situation in the Abyss was currently unstable. All the constellations who had fought for Earth had been banished according to the contract. Only a few who had pledged loyalty to Choi Yeonseung were allowed to remain.

Some of the weaker constellations, such as the cat constellation and manipulator constellation, were benefiting from this agreement. Now, they could dwell on Earth without having to constantly keep an eye out for the constellations who would normally threaten and hinder them every step of the way.

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ asks if there are signs of another constellation breaking the contract and attacking.]

Earth was too powerful for a single constellation. A realm with this sheer amount of souls was hard to come by even in the Abyss.

It was only the constellations bound by the contract that were forced to give up on trying to gain control of Earth. Those who had just recently emerged from the outskirts of the Abyss found it difficult to meekly back down just because Earth had a new master.

Indeed, some unknown constellations might still pounce.

However...

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ says there is no need to worry about that.]

[The difference in strength is so great that no one can estimate how much time it would take for such a threat to actually occur.]

Such threats were virtually meaningless, given the stark difference in strength.

Those who fought for Earth were powerful and famous constellations in the Abyss, and they could very well be considered among the top in terms of power of existence, kingdoms, and overall prestige.

How powerful would a constellation that had suddenly emerged from the outskirts of the Abyss be in comparison to those top constellations? Most of them cowered in fear, unable to withstand Choi Yeonseung’s gaze.

In fact, most of the constellations who had emerged in the new regime and made arrogant declarations were terrified once they got to witness Choi Yeonseung’s power. They all ran away or knelt in submission.

If those constellations were to set their sights on Choi Yeonseung, it wouldn’t be enough to just devise some schemes and conspiracies like their predecessors had used to. Besides, if they were to go against the contract and attack, wouldn’t everyone hear about it?

Indeed, there was no reason to worry...

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it is a problem because it is hard to know when Choi Yeonseung and the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ will have a child.]

...

The manipulator constellation was dumbfounded for a moment and almost cursed. However, the more she thought about it, the more she realized that the cat constellation’s worries were actually relevant.

‘Indeed...’

Choi Yeonseung had managed to defeat the Master of Slowness and Silence not just because of his strength, but also thanks to his offspring who had come from the future. That child couldn’t be born out of nothing. Wouldn’t she be born because of what Choi Yeonseung would do?

But what if she wasn’t born?

‘The order of the Abyss might be shaken...’

Even the manipulator constellation didn’t know how such contradictions and paradoxes would affect the present.

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ seriously agrees with your concerns.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is grateful for your empathy.]

[Originally, it would’ve asked the two constellations involved, but it is careful because it doesn’t want to ask a pointless question.]

The manipulator constellation once again agreed with the cat constellation’s concerns. Judging from how mortals mated, it was apparent that the factor of chance played a significant role in the process.

In that sense, the cat constellation’s question might disturb the atmosphere and create unnecessary variables.

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ says it is better to ask other constellations.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it is a good idea.]

***

For the first time in his long history, the business of the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny was booming. It was all thanks to the spectacular victory of Choi Yeonseung, who had changed from the Undefeated Incarnation of Training to the Incarnation of Humanity.

Normally, constellations couldn’t just change their names like that. In fact, it was almost impossible.

It was the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny who had caused that change... Or rather, he had played a small part in it, but that didn’t matter.

After Choi Yeonseung triumphed against the Master of Slowness and Silence and became the master of Earth, the Seed of the Realm finally blossomed. It had turned into the most powerful and complex realm that could be governed by a constellation, the Realm of Humanity!

After acquiring that incredible realm, Choi Yeonseung earned his new title of Incarnation of Humanity.

[The ‘Master of Countless People’ asks how the ‘Incarnation of Humanity’ came to have such power.]

[He is wondering if he could also acquire that kind of power...]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ gives a meaningful smile.]

Choi Yeonseung hadn’t won against the Master of Slowness and Silence because he had awakened the Realm of Humanity. In fact, it was the other way around—he had awakened the Realm of Humanity by triumphing over his enemy. He had fought with his own strength against the slowness constellation.

However, the wandering merchant constellation didn’t bother to explain it. Instead, he just smiled meaningfully at his potential client!

[The ‘Master of Countless People’ declares that he will buy a box of all things!]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ expresses his gratitude.]

After hearing the rumors, various constellations came and bought the box of chaos from the wandering merchant constellation.

In fact, the rumors were so widespread and convincing that none of the constellations complained when they only got garbage from the boxes. They were all certain that they would eventually unbox something good, or that there might even be something powerful in the trash they received.

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ is coming.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is coming.]

The wandering merchant constellation bowed his head politely as the two high-ranking constellations came to visit. They essentially served as Choi Yeonseung’ arms.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ asks what brings you here...]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it has come to seriously discuss the pairing of the ‘Incarnation of Humanity’ and the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’.]

Yes!

Hearing the reason for this unexpected visit, the wandering merchant’s expression stiffened, and he couldn’t help looking around. It wasn’t good to have many ears listening when talking about the great constellation.

Please wait a moment...

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ sends out the guest.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ sends out the guest.]

[...]

The wandering merchant spoke again after the other constellations were gone.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he understands your concerns!]

[He says that mating is a major issue.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ praises your understanding.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says that coming to see you was the right decision.]

The three constellations were discussing something of grave importance, and if Choi Yeonseung were to hear them, he would most likely slap all of them.

Why wasn’t Choi Yeonseung mating with the goddess? Was something going to happen in the future, or were the Cat of Lava and Magma and the Manipulator of Dreams and Desires supposed to intervene?

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is wondering if they should be forced to mate now.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ is asking what method you are thinking about.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ says she is considering using her power to pair the two of them.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ is taken aback and warns that it’s too dangerous!]

[In addition, considering the strength of the ‘Incarnation of Humanity’, there is a high possibility that it won’t work.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ sighs.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ sighs.]

The wandering merchant made a very good point, and the two constellations were at a loss. If forcing them wouldn’t work, how could they get Choi Yeonseung and the goddess of balance to mate?

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ cautiously suggests that there might be a different interpretation of this issue.]

Hearing that, the two constellations were puzzled.

A different interpretation?

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says that the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ might not be the partner of the ‘Incarnation of Humanity...]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it is ridiculous.]

[Clearly, the angel...]

The cat constellation suddenly paused. Come to think of it, it wasn’t ridiculous at all. It was true that the angel constellation from the future had referred to the goddess of balance as “mother,” but what if she had only said that to spare the goddess from a shock?

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ is flustered. Even if the two of them haven’t paired up, she thinks this is going too far.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it is a hypothesis that is worth considering for the time being.]

The cat constellation thought about it and recalled a household member, one that could give birth to the angel constellation while also being considerate to the Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead!

***

“Huh?”

Adaquaniel cocked her head and looked at the three constellations hesitantly.

Although they had called her, the three constellations were also hesitant to speak up. They felt a bit bad about asking the goddess’ most loyal household member this kind of question, but most of all...

Choi Yeonseung would most likely be upset if he found out that they had asked Adaquaniel something like this. All three constellations knew how much he valued her.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ recommends someone else asking first.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ refuses and says it is okay.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he will stay quiet because he has a low status here.]

“Why have you called me?” Adaquaniel asked again. She couldn’t believe that these three constellations had called her just to awkwardly stare at her. It was rather insulting.

The cat constellation hesitantly spoke up.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ asks how the ‘Incarnation of Humanity’ and the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ are doing these days.]

Adaquaniel’s face lit up. Given her loyal nature, she found this question delightful.

“Oh, they’re doing well! They’re the most perfect match I have ever seen in the Abyss.”

......

......

The constellations regretted having contacted Adaquaniel for nothing. On second thoughts, they realized that they couldn’t possibly get the truth from someone like her.

Adaquaniel would view Choi Yeonseung and the goddess of balance favorably even if they got into a fight and a cold war broke out between them.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ kindly asks for more details.]

“What kind of details?”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says for example, what they did yesterday...]

“Yesterday, they visited the realms of the Abyss together and talked about the future.”

The angel’s response stirred murmurs among the three constellations.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says that it sounds promising.]

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ says it is too early to come to a conclusion. She guesses that it was most likely business-oriented.]

The constellations were worried. Were they really going in

that

direction or was that just work? The latter seemed more likely.

The cat constellation was getting increasingly more worried and, unable to endure the suspense, asked another question.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ asks if there is anything else.]

“I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Even with my limited abilities, I think I’d understand if you could be a bit more specific.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ asks if the two of them have mated.]

The wandering merchant and the manipulator constellation groaned loudly and stared at the cat constellation in horror. Had this crazy constellation become even crazier?

No matter how frustrating the situation was, to ask that...!