Chapter 177: A Spicy Reunion
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Chapter 177: A Spicy Reunion
Jack couldnt believe his eyes. Here, hovering in the middle of a super horde in Trial Planets Space Ring, was the Sage.
What the hell?
You arent even going to say hello? the Sage said again, with a small smile. His telepathy was coming in handy.
Hello, Jack responded numbly.
The Sage looked almost exactly as Jack remembered him. Tattered clothes, dirty hair, and an equally dirty brown backpack on his shoulders.
However, there was something more this time. A feeling Jack couldnt put into words, like their two souls were faintly resonating. He had never sensed something like this before. It was highly peculiar.
Judging by the Sages slightly narrowed eyes and discreetly puzzled expression, he must have felt the same. He seemed equally perplexedor, perhaps, it was all in Jacks mind. He looked behind the Sage, to find Dorman Whistles.
The young man had changed a lot. He held two pitch-black daggers with bright blue streaks, like theyd been struck by lightning. His slanted eyes were focused and serious, piercing, inspecting Jack with mild surprise.
Jack scanned them both, starting from the Sage.
Human (Earth-387), Level 100
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
Title: Planetary Torchbearer (10)
Human (Earth-387), Level 107
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
Title: Planetary Torchbearer (10)
The third member of their team was a djinn. However, she wasnt a merchant, like ArTazul or ArKarvahul. She wielded a mallet whose business end was larger than her torso, and her dark hair were caught in twin ponytails that highlighted her blue skin and strong, brown eyes.
Djinn, Level 124nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
What are you doing here? Jack asked through the Sages telepathic connection. He didnt even know whether to feel joy or caution. These guys were part of Barren High now? What had they been up to since he left Earth? What was happening back on his home planet?
Exploring! the Sage replied, his smile bright. But perhaps our talk should wait until were in a safer place?
Jack remembered they were riding a rhino-shaped space monster at the head of a super horde. He looked around, finding Gan Salin stunned, but also amused. If the Sage and Dorman wondered why Jack and Gan Salin were traveling together, they didnt show it.
Maybe they knew already. The Sage was, well, a sage, whose prophecies had come true multiple times.
Come to think of it, didnt they jump intothe horde to find us?
Jack gave a thumbs-up to Salin and Nauja, informing them that these people were allies, then turned back to the Sage. Lead the way.
Of course. I was just so surprised I forgot about it. Nauja, these people are the Sage and Dorman, friends from my home planet. Guys, this is Nauja, an ally from the Barbarian Ring.
Its a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Nauja, the Sage said softly, beaming at her. We have great respect for the natives of Trial Planet. Meeting you here is an honor.
She seemed taken aback. Thanks, she replied simply.
And this is Poppy, the Sage introduced the last member of their team, the djinn. She is the star disciple of Barren High, focusing fully on battle.
Poppy, blue and barely four feet in height, nodded.
Introductions done, Jack said again, what have you guys been up to? Last time we met, the Animal Kingdom was trying to kill us all.
Nothing much. Certainly less than you, the Sage replied, laughing charmingly. We left Earth-387 shortly after you, recruited into Barren High on the recommendation of my master. We trained there for some days before taking the opportunity to join this Garden Assault. What about you?
I disguised myself, boarded a starship heading to the Belarian Outpost, then was assaulted midway by the Animal Kingdoms Hounds. Thanks to Gan Salin, I somehow escaped and made it to Trial Planet. One crazy adventure led to another, and here I am.
The Sage burst out laughing. Classic Jack. I knew wed find you here, of course, but I still feel great joy to see you safe and sound.
Jack smiled, though it didnt reach his ears. His relationship with the Sage was complicated. Not only did he owe the prophet several favors from their time on Earth, but the Sage had also revealed that he belonged to Black Hole Church, the galaxy-wide terrorist organization. They were laughing and greeting each other now, but there was an entire layer of communication that went unspoken.
Was Barren High, the highly prestigious prophetic faction that not even the Animal Kingdom dared to offend, involved with the Black Hole Church? Would the Sage try to cash in any of Jacks favors on behalf of the Church?
Finally, the question Jack chose to ask was this: Do you know whats happening on Earth?
The professor was there. So were Edgar, Vivi, Harambe, and everyone else. He had no way of knowing anything before he got a hundred million credits to buy the telepathy function for his faction, but he was always worried.
I dont know much, Im afraid, the Sage replied, shaking his head. The Bare Fist Brotherhood and Flame River are currently at war against Ice Peak. Everyone is working hard to clear the planets F-Grade dungeons and get ahead in power while sabotaging the enemy. The conflict isnt at the point of all-out battle yet, but true war could break out at any moment.
I see.
The Forest of the Strong would be safe, no matter what. Sparman was guarding it, and he had the power of the D-Grade. There was no way anyone on Earth could combat him.
Jack wanted to know more, but this was all he would get. Therefore, he refocused on the present. The Sage had sought him outfor a reason.
And what brings you here, Sage? Jack asked directly.
Ah, straight to the point. Is it alright with you if we speak privately?
Jack glanced behind him. Of course.
He followed the Sage to the other side of the stone disc that made up this bubble biome. Dorman also came along. So did Brock.
On the way, Jack still sensed that peculiar resonance with the Sage, something originating from deep inside his soul. It was faint enough to be just his impression, but also solid enough to be real.
How odd.
Allow me to be forward with you, Jack, the Sage said, turning around when they reached the other side. He kept his voice low so the ones left behindNauja, Salin, and Poppycouldnt hear. I want to invite you into the Black Hole Church.
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Chapter 177: A Spicy Reunion
Jack couldnt believe his eyes. Here, hovering in the middle of a super horde in Trial Planets Space Ring, was the Sage.
What the hell?
You arent even going to say hello? the Sage said again, with a small smile. His telepathy was coming in handy.
Hello, Jack responded numbly.
The Sage looked almost exactly as Jack remembered him. Tattered clothes, dirty hair, and an equally dirty brown backpack on his shoulders.
However, there was something more this time. A feeling Jack couldnt put into words, like their two souls were faintly resonating. He had never sensed something like this before. It was highly peculiar.
Judging by the Sages slightly narrowed eyes and discreetly puzzled expression, he must have felt the same. He seemed equally perplexedor, perhaps, it was all in Jacks mind. He looked behind the Sage, to find Dorman Whistles.
The young man had changed a lot. He held two pitch-black daggers with bright blue streaks, like theyd been struck by lightning. His slanted eyes were focused and serious, piercing, inspecting Jack with mild surprise.
Jack scanned them both, starting from the Sage.
Human (Earth-387), Level 100
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
Title: Planetary Torchbearer (10)
Human (Earth-387), Level 107
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
Title: Planetary Torchbearer (10)
The third member of their team was a djinn. However, she wasnt a merchant, like ArTazul or ArKarvahul. She wielded a mallet whose business end was larger than her torso, and her dark hair were caught in twin ponytails that highlighted her blue skin and strong, brown eyes.
Djinn, Level 124nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.
Faction: Barren High (C-Grade)
What are you doing here? Jack asked through the Sages telepathic connection. He didnt even know whether to feel joy or caution. These guys were part of Barren High now? What had they been up to since he left Earth? What was happening back on his home planet?
Exploring! the Sage replied, his smile bright. But perhaps our talk should wait until were in a safer place?
Jack remembered they were riding a rhino-shaped space monster at the head of a super horde. He looked around, finding Gan Salin stunned, but also amused. If the Sage and Dorman wondered why Jack and Gan Salin were traveling together, they didnt show it.
Maybe they knew already. The Sage was, well, a sage, whose prophecies had come true multiple times.
Come to think of it, didnt they jump intothe horde to find us?
Jack gave a thumbs-up to Salin and Nauja, informing them that these people were allies, then turned back to the Sage. Lead the way.
Of course. I was just so surprised I forgot about it. Nauja, these people are the Sage and Dorman, friends from my home planet. Guys, this is Nauja, an ally from the Barbarian Ring.
Its a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Nauja, the Sage said softly, beaming at her. We have great respect for the natives of Trial Planet. Meeting you here is an honor.
She seemed taken aback. Thanks, she replied simply.
And this is Poppy, the Sage introduced the last member of their team, the djinn. She is the star disciple of Barren High, focusing fully on battle.
Poppy, blue and barely four feet in height, nodded.
Introductions done, Jack said again, what have you guys been up to? Last time we met, the Animal Kingdom was trying to kill us all.
Nothing much. Certainly less than you, the Sage replied, laughing charmingly. We left Earth-387 shortly after you, recruited into Barren High on the recommendation of my master. We trained there for some days before taking the opportunity to join this Garden Assault. What about you?
I disguised myself, boarded a starship heading to the Belarian Outpost, then was assaulted midway by the Animal Kingdoms Hounds. Thanks to Gan Salin, I somehow escaped and made it to Trial Planet. One crazy adventure led to another, and here I am.
The Sage burst out laughing. Classic Jack. I knew wed find you here, of course, but I still feel great joy to see you safe and sound.
Jack smiled, though it didnt reach his ears. His relationship with the Sage was complicated. Not only did he owe the prophet several favors from their time on Earth, but the Sage had also revealed that he belonged to Black Hole Church, the galaxy-wide terrorist organization. They were laughing and greeting each other now, but there was an entire layer of communication that went unspoken.
Was Barren High, the highly prestigious prophetic faction that not even the Animal Kingdom dared to offend, involved with the Black Hole Church? Would the Sage try to cash in any of Jacks favors on behalf of the Church?
Finally, the question Jack chose to ask was this: Do you know whats happening on Earth?
The professor was there. So were Edgar, Vivi, Harambe, and everyone else. He had no way of knowing anything before he got a hundred million credits to buy the telepathy function for his faction, but he was always worried.
I dont know much, Im afraid, the Sage replied, shaking his head. The Bare Fist Brotherhood and Flame River are currently at war against Ice Peak. Everyone is working hard to clear the planets F-Grade dungeons and get ahead in power while sabotaging the enemy. The conflict isnt at the point of all-out battle yet, but true war could break out at any moment.
I see.
The Forest of the Strong would be safe, no matter what. Sparman was guarding it, and he had the power of the D-Grade. There was no way anyone on Earth could combat him.
Jack wanted to know more, but this was all he would get. Therefore, he refocused on the present. The Sage had sought him outfor a reason.
And what brings you here, Sage? Jack asked directly.
Ah, straight to the point. Is it alright with you if we speak privately?
Jack glanced behind him. Of course.
He followed the Sage to the other side of the stone disc that made up this bubble biome. Dorman also came along. So did Brock.
On the way, Jack still sensed that peculiar resonance with the Sage, something originating from deep inside his soul. It was faint enough to be just his impression, but also solid enough to be real.
How odd.
Allow me to be forward with you, Jack, the Sage said, turning around when they reached the other side. He kept his voice low so the ones left behindNauja, Salin, and Poppycouldnt hear. I want to invite you into the Black Hole Church.
Chapter 177: A Spicy ReunionJack couldnt believe his eyes. Here, hovering in the middle of a super horde in Trial Planets Space Ring, was the Sage.What the hell?You arent even going to say hello? the Sage said again, with a small smile. His telepathy was coming in handy.Hello, Jack responded numbly.The Sage looked almost exactly as Jack remembered him. Tattered clothes, dirty hair, and an equally dirty brown backpack on his shoulders.However, there was something more this time. A feeling Jack couldnt put into words, like their two souls were faintly resonating. He had never sensed something like this before. It was highly peculiar.Judging by the Sages slightly narrowed eyes and discreetly puzzled expression, he must have felt the same. He seemed equally perplexedor, perhaps, it was all in Jacks mind. He looked behind the Sage, to find Dorman Whistles. The young man had changed a lot. He held two pitch-black daggers with bright blue streaks, like theyd been struck by lightning. His slanted eyes were focused and serious, piercing, inspecting Jack with mild surprise.Jack scanned them both, starting from the Sage.Human Earth-387, Level 100Faction: Barren High C-GradeTitle: Planetary Torchbearer 10Human Earth-387, Level 107Faction: Barren High C-GradeTitle: Planetary Torchbearer 10The third member of their team was a djinn. However, she wasnt a merchant, like ArTazul or ArKarvahul. She wielded a mallet whose business end was larger than her torso, and her dark hair were caught in twin ponytails that highlighted her blue skin and strong, brown eyes.Djinn, Level 124novel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.Faction: Barren High C-GradeWhat are you doing here? Jack asked through the Sages telepathic connection. He didnt even know whether to feel joy or caution. These guys were part of Barren High now? What had they been up to since he left Earth? What was happening back on his home planet?Exploring! the Sage replied, his smile bright. But perhaps our talk should wait until were in a safer place?Jack remembered they were riding a rhino-shaped space monster at the head of a super horde. He looked around, finding Gan Salin stunned, but also amused. If the Sage and Dorman wondered why Jack and Gan Salin were traveling together, they didnt show it.Maybe they knew already. The Sage was, well, a sage, whose prophecies had come true multiple times.Come to think of it, didnt they jump intothe horde to find us?Jack gave a thumbs-up to Salin and Nauja, informing them that these people were allies, then turned back to the Sage. Lead the way.Of course. I was just so surprised I forgot about it. Nauja, these people are the Sage and Dorman, friends from my home planet. Guys, this is Nauja, an ally from the Barbarian Ring.Its a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Nauja, the Sage said softly, beaming at her. We have great respect for the natives of Trial Planet. Meeting you here is an honor.She seemed taken aback. Thanks, she replied simply.And this is Poppy, the Sage introduced the last member of their team, the djinn. She is the star disciple of Barren High, focusing fully on battle.Poppy, blue and barely four feet in height, nodded.Introductions done, Jack said again, what have you guys been up to? Last time we met, the Animal Kingdom was trying to kill us all.Nothing much. Certainly less than you, the Sage replied, laughing charmingly. We left Earth-387 shortly after you, recruited into Barren High on the recommendation of my master. We trained there for some days before taking the opportunity to join this Garden Assault. What about you?I disguised myself, boarded a starship heading to the Belarian Outpost, then was assaulted midway by the Animal Kingdoms Hounds. Thanks to Gan Salin, I somehow escaped and made it to Trial Planet. One crazy adventure led to another, and here I am.The Sage burst out laughing. Classic Jack. I knew wed find you here, of course, but I still feel great joy to see you safe and sound.Jack smiled, though it didnt reach his ears. His relationship with the Sage was complicated. Not only did he owe the prophet several favors from their time on Earth, but the Sage had also revealed that he belonged to Black Hole Church, the galaxy-wide terrorist organization. They were laughing and greeting each other now, but there was an entire layer of communication that went unspoken.Was Barren High, the highly prestigious prophetic faction that not even the Animal Kingdom dared to offend, involved with the Black Hole Church? Would the Sage try to cash in any of Jacks favors on behalf of the Church?Finally, the question Jack chose to ask was this: Do you know whats happening on Earth?The professor was there. So were Edgar, Vivi, Harambe, and everyone else. He had no way of knowing anything before he got a hundred million credits to buy the telepathy function for his faction, but he was always worried.I dont know much, Im afraid, the Sage replied, shaking his head. The Bare Fist Brotherhood and Flame River are currently at war against Ice Peak. Everyone is working hard to clear the planets F-Grade dungeons and get ahead in power while sabotaging the enemy. The conflict isnt at the point of all-out battle yet, but true war could break out at any moment.I see.The Forest of the Strong would be safe, no matter what. Sparman was guarding it, and he had the power of the D-Grade. There was no way anyone on Earth could combat him.Jack wanted to know more, but this was all he would get. Therefore, he refocused on the present. The Sage had sought him outfor a reason.And what brings you here, Sage? Jack asked directly.Ah, straight to the point. Is it alright with you if we speak privately?Jack glanced behind him. Of course.He followed the Sage to the other side of the stone disc that made up this bubble biome. Dorman also came along. So did Brock.On the way, Jack still sensed that peculiar resonance with the Sage, something originating from deep inside his soul. It was faint enough to be just his impression, but also solid enough to be real.How odd.Allow me to be forward with you, Jack, the Sage said, turning around when they reached the other side. He kept his voice low so the ones left behindNauja, Salin, and Poppycouldnt hear. I want to invite you into the Black Hole Church.
