Floor Fifty-One –
System:
"I don't think it's a very big problem, Himiko. Ryo is currently at a level where he can walk the boundary between the Upper and Lower Dimensions."
Himiko (almost losing her mind):
"Ahhh, you're all fools! Upper Dimensional beings aren't that simple! Yes, Ryo has become capable of crossing the boundary, but that doesn't mean he's strong enough to face beings from the Upper Dimension! Don't joke with me, system!"
Ryo:
"Alright, calm down, Himiko. Can you explain again who exactly these Upper Dimensional beings are?"
Himiko (angrily):
"I JUST explained!! They're beings that live in the Upper Dimension. That place is said to be where the concepts of life and death don't exist! These beings don't even understand what 'life' or 'death' means!
They regulate everything in the Lower Dimension. If they feel threatened by any being, they will erase it from the timeline itself!"
Ryo:
"So… they're gods, right?"
System:
"No, they're not gods. They're beings like us, but they don't understand death or life because such concepts don't exist in the Upper Dimension. Anyone who enters it becomes immortal.
They were created by 'The First' to manage the Lower Dimension. They aren't actual gods — they're false gods.
Just beings with immense power. There are angels as well."
Ryo (now seemingly understanding everything):
"Okay, so when exactly will one of them come to kill me?"
Himiko:
"Do you have a death wish or something?!"
Ryo (seriously):
"Seems like the time for jokes is over. I'm leaving.
Hey System, you mentioned earlier that I can access the boundary between the dimensions. What exactly is it, and what will it give me?"
System:
"Yes. The boundary is a void located between the Upper and Lower Dimensions. There are no laws or systems there.
No one can control it — it's outside the scope of the Upper Dimensional beings."
Ryo:
"Then how do I go there?"
Himiko:
"Seriously?! You want to go to the boundary?! Why?"
Ryo:
"I'll train there!"
Himiko:
"Alright, child... In the boundary, there's a tree called the Tree of Life.
It's located at the center of the boundary, and its roots connect both dimensions and everything in between. You can use it for transportation."
Ryo:
"Then? Where do I find its roots?"
Himiko:
"I don't know."
System:
"You'll find them outside the universe!"
Ryo:
"How??? Isn't the universe endless and constantly expanding?
How am I supposed to surpass something with no limits?"
Himiko:
"Maybe now… you've become capable of surpassing the infinite?"
Ryo (losing hope):
"Maybe?? Ugh… isn't there another way?"
Suddenly, the space around them began to crack.
System:
"Seems like this conversation… is over."
Himiko (stepping toward Ryo, gripping his shoulder):
"You're right. Ryo, find a way to train — and quickly.
The enemy approaching isn't someone easy to deal with!"
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Back in the real world –
Yui (placing a warm towel on Ryo's forehead):
"What happened to him? He suddenly passed out..."
Ryo (slowly opening his eyes):
"Mm… Yui…"
Yui:
"You're finally awake!"
Zalarosa (cooking):
"So what happened to you, Ryo? Why'd you suddenly collapse? And where did all that energy come from?! For a second, I felt like I was facing twenty demon lords!"
Ryo:
"Don't worry about it. It was just a test of my power."
System:
"Many of your skills have just been activated. Would you like to see them now?"
Ryo:
"Not now. I don't want to read an entire newspaper."
System (trying to tempt him):
"As you wish. But the skills activated are incredible and powerful…
Are you sure you don't want to see them?"
Ryo:
"Don't try me — I really don't want to see them."
System:
"As you wish. But let me remind you — enemies are on their way, and you don't even know what your abilities are.
How will you fight them?"
Ryo:
"Ummm… I don't know."
System:
"Then let me just show you your skills — and the powers of your sword, Kagutsuchi!"
Yui:
"Ryo, are you eating with us now?"
Zalarosa:
"Come quickly while it's still hot. You don't want to eat it cold, right?"
Ryo:
"Alright, I'm coming."
He ran toward them and started eating, completely forgetting about his powers and abilities.
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Five minutes later…
Yui:
"I'm so full. Your food is really good, Zalarosa."
Zalarosa (smiling):
"Thank you!"
Ryo:
"Your food is so good, I want a whole month's worth."
Zalarosa (surprised):
"Are you going to eat all of that?"
Ryo (smiling playfully):
"My stomach can handle an entire whale!"
System:
"Alert!!
Skill 'Continental Omen' activated!!!
There is… murderous intent!"
Ryo (narrowing his eyes and looking in the direction of the threat):
"Who's there?"
??? (clapping and approaching):
"Congratulations, congratulations, Ryo!!
The Upper Dimensional beings have noticed you!!!
Your death is now inevitable!"
Ryo (drawing his sword and taking a battle stance):
"Who are you?! System, is the skill 'Continental Omen' still active?"
System:
"Yes."
Ryo:
"Then how do I channel it into the continent's spirit?"
System:
"Impossible!!!! That person is stronger than you could ever imagine.
He could sever your head from where he stands!
His level isn't normal — it's legendary!!
He is in the realm of… Eternal Shadow!"
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To be continued...