HPDBC Chapter 144 - 144: Become My Angel, Kurumi
Chapter 144 - 144: Become My Angel, Kurumi
"What a pity… nothing special about this point in time."
Noah's figure appeared in Tengu City as he shook his head in mild disappointment.
Even though he was now within a great universe, his power remained mostly unaffected. However, he felt noticeably less fluid when manipulating laws.
The laws of a great universe were of far greater quality, whereas the laws of the Teyvat Universe were comparatively weak.
At the moment, he could still freely control these laws only because he was the embodiment of the Teyvat Universe itself.
Within this solar system, he remained the strongest being. Even the Spirit of Origin wasn't at the level of destroying planets just yet—though, given enough time, she would undoubtedly reach Phanes' level.
After all, she was a lifeform born alongside the seed of the Kabbalah—a true lesser god.
"Still, that's not a big deal. I just need to collect a fragment of the Kabbalah, and that should resolve the issue of law quality."
Noah's gaze shifted toward a nearby park.
There, a girl in a black gothic dress knelt gracefully, feeding a stray cat. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back, her left eye concealed by asymmetric bangs.
Noah smiled and approached.
Kurumi Tokisaki crouched low, gently sprinkling cat food onto a napkin on the ground. She spoke softly, "Eat up while you can. Once I leave, make sure to hide so no one finds you."
She sensed someone approaching—someone whose gaze was fixated on her.
Kurumi was used to this. She knew she was beautiful. After all, she had once been a noble lady.
Even if she simply walked through the streets, men with ill intentions would often attempt to approach her.
Whenever someone tried something indecent, she would devour their time.
Though the act disgusted her—sometimes to the point of nausea—she had to do it. To correct the tragedies that should never have happened in this world, she had no choice.
She figured that the person approaching now would either try to drive her away or attempt to flirt with her.
"Kurumi Tokisaki, do you wish to fulfill your heart's desire? Do you want to learn the truth behind the birth of the Spirit of Origin and her true intentions?"
The voice from behind made Kurumi freeze.
A storm of emotions erupted in her heart as she stood up instantly, turning around with a grave expression.
But when she saw the speaker, she was momentarily stunned.
Before her stood a young man so impossibly handsome he didn't seem human. His golden eyes shimmered with the truths of the universe itself.
Regaining her senses, she took a step back. Behind her, the stray cat let out a startled meow before darting into the nearby grove.
Kurumi snapped into action. Spiritual energy surged from within her, transforming her attire into a striking red dress. In her hands appeared an ancient flintlock rifle, which she aimed at the mysterious young man.
"Who are you? Are you a Spirit? But as far as I know, there are no male Spirits."
Noah admired Kurumi's sudden transformation. Memories from his student days, watching anime, came rushing back.
Back then, she had been his favorite character—seductive, playful, and willing to rewind time thousands of times just to save the one she loved.
"I am a Creator from another world. Hm… words alone won't be enough to explain."
"This contains everything you wish to know. Once you see it, you'll know what choice to make."
As he spoke, a glowing sphere of information materialized in Noah's hand.
Within it lay all the answers Kurumi sought—the truth of the Teyvat Universe, the Spirit of Origin's plans, the seed of the Kabbalah, and more.
Kurumi remained cautious, her gun still trained on this enigmatic stranger who, deep down, filled her with an unexplainable fear.
Kurumi watched the floating sphere of information before her. Sensing no danger, she cautiously extended her index finger and gently touched it.
In an instant, a flood of memories surged into her mind.
For a brief moment, her consciousness went blank.
But as she rapidly processed the information, her crimson eyes widened in shock. Disbelief and astonishment filled her gaze.
"My Spirit Crystal… is a fragment of the Kabbalah. As someone compatible with the Spirit Crystal, I am one of its guardian angels!"
And yet, that wasn't even the most shocking revelation.
An otherworldly Creator was
Thirty years ago.
The Eurasian continent.
The sun shone brightly over an endless grassland.
Noah and Kurumi Tokisaki appeared in midair.
Kurumi sensed the shift in time and glanced toward the land below. "So this… is the ground zero of the Eurasian Sky Disaster, thirty years ago?"
According to the information she had received, this was the place where three wizards used spirit techniques to harness the ley lines' magical energy and create the Spirit of Origin.
The process of creating the Spirit of Origin had resulted in a devastating spacequake that wiped out over a hundred millions people across the Eurasian continent.
"Should we kill those three wizards and prevent the birth of the Spirit of Origin… or…"
Kurumi narrowed her eyes at the three distant figures preparing their ritual. She instinctively wanted to rush over and slaughter them on the spot.
But she held herself back, instead turning her gaze toward Noah.
Of course, he wouldn't let her do that. If she killed them and prevented the Spirit of Origin's existence, then the Kabbalah he sought would never appear.
Noah's golden eyes shimmered. "Trust me. I told you—I will save everyone."
"The moment the spacequake erupts, I will transport all those affected into the future."
"That way, the destined events will still unfold, but those who were never meant to die will live."
The moment he finished speaking—
The skies darkened, and the once-clear sky swirled as a massive vortex of spiritual energy twisted space itself.
The entire Eurasian continent trembled as an immense surge of energy compressed space into a singularity.
At its center, a pitch-black sphere formed over the vast grassland.
Kurumi's expression changed drastically.
Noah pulled her close, wrapping an arm around her waist as he raised his hand. Behind him, the Ouroboros Ring began to rotate.
"Timeline shift!"
Buzz!
In an instant, the black sphere expanded like a cosmic explosion.
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