Li Zhixi glanced around, bewildered.
『Li Zhixi』: "Strange… why am I here?"
He muttered to himself.
『Li Zhixi』: "Maybe I should grab something to eat…"
With that, he wandered off.
…
Meanwhile, Carl had already taken Hrist away.
Half an hour later, Carl decided it was time.
『Carl』: "It's about time. I'll send you back now?"
『Hrist』: "Ah? Oh… alright."
Carl nodded. He took her hand and channeled the power of space.
The next moment, the two of them reappeared in a familiar place,
The world of Record of Ragnarok.
The Valhalla Arena.
But compared to before, when the stands had been packed to capacity, now only a handful of figures lingered.
Scattered, weak gods with little presence. Carl barely spared them a glance.
With his super-vision, he scanned the world until he found Brunhild.
『Carl』: "Let's go find your sister."
He led Hrist forward.
In an instant, they appeared inside a finely decorated room.
Two figures were already there, Brunhild and Gray.
Brunhild started at their sudden appearance, then quickly relaxed.
Of course, it was Carl. No wonder he appeared so silently.
Still, surprise flickered across her face.
So he really had come.
She knew Carl's power was extraordinary. He had even claimed he could traverse worlds.
But seeing it with her own eyes, it was something else entirely.
Gray, on the other hand, didn't think that deeply.
『Gray』: "Sister Hrist!"
She rushed forward and hugged Hrist tightly.
『Gray』: "You're finally back! Are you alright?"
『Hrist』: "Of course I'm fine. I even had some delicious food."
『Gray』: "Wow, really?"
『Hrist』: "Really."
『Gray』: "That's great! Next time, let's go together!"
『Hrist』: "Alright."
…
Meanwhile, Brunhild greeted Carl.
『Brunhild』: "Mr. Carl, thank you for your trouble."
『Carl』: "It's nothing."
Gray also greeted him politely.
『Gray』: "Mr. Carl."
『Carl』: "Mm."
Glancing at Hrist, Carl said:
『Carl』: "She's safely returned. I'll be leaving now."
『Brunhild』: "Alright. Farewell."
『Carl』: "Goodbye."
Just as Carl was preparing to use the power of space again,
『Hrist』: "Um… Mr. Carl."
『Carl』: "Hm?"
He looked at her quizzically.
Hrist quickly lowered her head, her voice soft.
『Hrist』: "G-goodbye."
『Carl』: "Goodbye."
But then, another voice rang out.
『Hrist』: "Mr. Carl!"
Her tone was different, firm, clear, brimming with confidence.
『Hrist』: "The barbecue today was really delicious, and I enjoyed our walk. Let's do it again next time!"
Carl turned back.
Hrist's entire demeanor had shifted.
The timid, gentle girl was gone.
Now she met his gaze directly, her eyes unwavering, her presence sharp and straightforward.
This must be her other personality.
Carl knew Hrist bore two forces within her,
the Trembler and the Roarer.
Because of this, her temperament sometimes split.
Normally she was tender and reserved.
But at times she became fiery and direct.
It resembled a dual personality… though not quite the same.
From what Carl knew, with split personalities, one side might know everything while the other only knew its own experiences.
Or sometimes, neither knew the other's life.
But Hrist was different.
She remembered everything. Her nature simply shifted.
This was Carl's first time encountering such an existence. He found it intriguing.
And besides,
After the Divine Weapon Manifestation, Carl couldn't deny he felt a certain fondness for her.
So when she invited him to share meals and strolls, how could he refuse?
『Carl』: "Alright. Next time, we'll eat and walk together again."
『Hrist』: "Good."
『Carl』: "Then I'll take my leave. Goodbye."
『Hrist』: "Goodbye."
With that, Carl's figure vanished into the ether.
Hrist watched him go, an ache of reluctance stirring in her chest.
But then,
She noticed Brunhild and Gray both staring at her strangely.
『Hrist』: "W-what? Why are you looking at me like that?"
『Gray』: "Sister Hrist… why did you say all that to Mr. Carl just now?"
Hrist's expression sharpened, a dangerous glint in her eyes.
『Hrist』: "What's wrong with that? I can't?"
『Gray』: "Ah, n-no, of course you can!"
Gray gave an awkward laugh.
『Gray』: "Of course you can."
Hrist's lips curved into a smile.
『Hrist』: "That's better. Good girl."
…
Carl returned to his own world. By now it was already past eleven.
He hadn't done his daily check-in yet.
So he first returned to New City to sign in,
Then went back to Zhang Manyue's dormitory.
After washing up, he lay down to rest.
…
Midtown High School.
A boy raced across campus on his skateboard, weaving through the morning crowd.
Handsome, lean, brimming with youthful energy.
His name was Peter Parker.
The boy who would one day become Spider-Man.
With his parents gone, Peter now lived with his uncle and aunt.
He was skilled, despite the rush of students, he avoided every collision with practiced ease.
At the teaching building, Peter grabbed his skateboard and went inside.
Soon he reached the bulletin board.
Pulling out a photo he had taken, he pinned it up.
It was a picture from a school event.
, Bang!
Something crashed onto his head.
Peter flinched and glanced up, just in time to see a basketball bounce away.
Not far off, a few figures stood watching.
Peter recognized them instantly, Eugene and his buddies.
School bullies, the lot of them. Always picking on others.
Peter had crossed paths with them before.
But he was rational, never provoking them too much, so he usually avoided real trouble.
This time, they only laughed at his misfortune.
『Eugene』: "Haha! Sorry about that."
The apology carried no sincerity.
Peter didn't press it. Instead, he offered a greeting.
『Peter』: "Good morning, Flash."
He finished pinning the photo, then hopped back on his skateboard and left.
End of chapter...
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