HPDBC Chapter 505 To Beijing
Chapter 505 To Beijing
To a degree, but they do align with your well being more than the Demon King or the Angelics will, I can promise you that.
Do you think Earth will survive all of this?"
Erebos shook his head slowly, a cold smile playing on his lips. "No, I see no future where Earth survives the onslaught of what's coming. But... there is a group in a place you call Chicago that's working on a solution. They're attempting to ensure that a good portion of humanity survives elsewhere.
It's a vision that has yet to come to pass, but they were successful in sending five human souls to another planet in another universe. Well done, but that has little to do with my current plans."
Jade's breath caught in her throat as she processed his words. Her mind was racing, but she couldn't take any more. With a determined glare, she took a deep breath and then sprang back from the ground, throwing a fist at Erebos. He simply smiled, his form fading as her fist passed right through him. The next moment, her hand was caught mid-air by Gojaro, who had appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
"Hey, hey, hey! What the hell are you doing?!" Gojaro shouted, his grip firm on her wrist.
Jade's mind spun in confusion. "He... he was just in front of me! Where did he go?!"
"Where did who go?" Gojaro asked, his brow furrowing. "I just came to get you because you weren't answering your phone. We're going to be late."
Jade shook her head, trying to make sense of what had just happened. "I saw Erebos just now, and he mentioned so much..."
Gojaro's expression softened slightly, though concern still etched his features. "I'm not sure, Jade, but no one has entered this room. Perhaps it was something mental, like a projection... but we'll have to deal with that after the meeting. He didn't say anything terrible, did he?"
"True," Jade said, thinking aloud. "We could try getting the crystal back where it came from, but that wouldn't solve the Kaiju problem. We need more manpower to deal with them. I haven't seen any status reports—how many people did we lose?"
Gojaro's response was brief as they continued walking. "You'll see."
"So, where are we headed, anyway?" Jade asked, her curiosity growing.
"Beijing, China, for the conference meeting," Gojaro explained. "It's one of the few places that didn't suffer major losses, and it was chosen for the global meeting because of its security. The U.S. is backing it up with a significant portion of military forces, just in case."
Jade nodded, trying to wrap her mind around the scale of everything. "I still don't get how the crystal is close to breaking," she said, grabbing the cross-shaped device Gojaro handed her. As they activated it, their surroundings shimmered and blurred, the familiar room dissolving around them.
In an instant, they reappeared in a different space—a large, austere room with heavy wood paneling and high, arched windows that let in a soft, muted light. The room was spacious and empty, save for the faint echo of their arrival. It felt like stepping into a place of history, the walls seemingly alive with the weight of past decisions.
Jade looked around, trying to make sense of their new surroundings. The room was vast, with heavy wood paneling, tall windows, and an air of solemnity that made her feel small. She had no idea where they were, but the atmosphere was unmistakably significant.
Gojaro, noticing her confusion, leaned in slightly and whispered, "We're in the Great Hall of the People. This is where major government meetings happen—right here in Beijing. World leaders from across the globe gather here for events just like this."
Jade nodded, absorbing the information. The grandeur of the space, with its ornate design and the weight of history in every corner, now made sense. The polished marble floors reflected the soft light filtering in through the large windows, casting long, serious shadows that added to the gravity of the situation.
She couldn't help but feel the pressure of the moment, realizing they were in a place where decisions of immense importance were made.
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