Chapter 1059 The Goddess of All Monsters
Standing beside a withered tree at the desert's edge, Michael swiftly retrieved a handful of drones from his space ring. With a command, the drones whirred to life, taking flight and venturing into the depths of the desert. Their tiny forms buzzed against the strong desert winds, disappearing into the vast expanse to gather information. The recent encounter with the colossal centipede monster left Michael still reeling, his thoughts momentarily dazed by the sheer magnitude of the creature. It was the second time he had encountered such an immense monster, the first being the colossal bull within the demon's grave.
Sarba's voice crackled over the communication channel as he reported, "I can't detect any discernible energy radiation from that creature."
Ayag echoed the sentiment, adding, "Same here, there's nothing registering on my radar."
Turning to the source of his guidance, Michael queried the system for assistance, his use of the system's abilities now more judicious considering his dwindling amount of badass points. He had spent a significant portion to arrive in the realm of gods.
"Is there a way to gauge the power level of that monster?" he asked.
The system's reply was immediate. [The system can provide a device for power level estimation for a cost of four hundred thousand badass points.]
Michael weighed his options. "You can, but I want to assess if the creature is stronger than me or not."
The system interjected with caution, [While the system's main priority is your safety, engaging with a monster of that magnitude could trigger the use of your powers. It's advisable to avoid using them, as the pantheon could detect you once they're activated. It's recommended to hold off on using your powers until you're more capable.]
"Speaking of growing stronger, I need two more dark seeds to advance to level 3 godhood, correct?" Michael inquired.
[That is correct,] the system confirmed.
The system outlined that to reach godhood level 3, Michael required three seeds of darkness, and four to attain level 4. Beyond level 5, his progression would involve specific tasks and locating potent artifacts—a relatively straightforward path compared to other gods, who often remained stagnant in their godhood level due to unattainable challenges.
While Michael engaged in this internal conversation with the system, his attention was drawn to a curious sight. Within the desolate landscape, he spotted several cloaked figures stealthily taking cover amidst the ruins of a structure, concealed within the heart of the desert.
Michael quickly zoomed in on the figures using the tablet he held in his hand. Vedora's multiple heads leaned in closer, examining the feed from the drones.
"Desert dwellers?" Ayag questioned, his tone laced with curiosity. n0VeLusB.c0m
"It appears so," Michael replied, his eyes fixed on the images.
"Why would they be in a place like this?" Sarba pondered aloud.
Cain, another of Vedora's heads, chimed in with a more pressing concern. "Perhaps the question should be how they're surviving the desert's monsters during the night."
One of the figures within the drone feed broke away from the group, seemingly to relieve himself. Cloaked in robes that concealed their identities and goggles to shield their eyes from the abrasive sand, they moved with cautious familiarity. The man ventured outside the shelter of the ruin, his gaze inadvertently falling upon the colossal centipede monster—the sand emperor—seemingly drilling into the sand without much concern.
"Are you sure this is the right place for the deal, Gadan? We've been waiting here for days, and I'm getting tired of this endless sand," the man muttered as he attended to his business.
Listening intently to the conversation, Michael's curiosity deepened. The dialogue hinted at some kind of transaction, a deal in progress, and a mysterious artifact involved. The mention of angels, angels that served gods, added a layer of complexity to the situation.
"That's what Rainar's angel informed us. Once we secure the artifact, we're supposed to hand it over to the angel for payment," another man replied.
"What comes next after that?" the man outside the ruin inquired.
"I can't say for certain. Maybe Rainar's angels plan to use the artifact to eliminate Kranar's angels and put an end to their ongoing conflict," the speaker responded, his annoyance at the situation evident.
"Ease up on the war, Gadan. Wars are profitable, especially when they're gods fighting each other," the man outside the ruin chuckled.
Gadan's voice held a mixture of frustration and fear as he added, "I know, but I despise dealing with those angels. They give me the creeps. Besides, they always choose death traps like this to conduct their business."
The conversation among the figures left Michael with even more questions. The enigmatic artifact, the angels serving gods, and the intricate dynamics of their dealings intrigued him.
"I'm heading to Oceania after this mission, hoping Lord Ethos blesses me with a safe voyage to my homeland," Gadan mentioned, revealing his future plans.
Michael's attention was riveted to the group as he continued to observe them through the drone's camera feed. A small, glimmering object caught his eye, hanging around their necks like a pendant.
"Hey, what's that glow?" Cain inquired, his sharp sight picking up on the unusual radiance.
Michael swiftly took control of the drone, guiding its mechanical arms to extend from its body. With focused intent, he directed the drone in a lightning-fast descent, deftly snatching the glowing object from around the man's neck.
A shout of surprise erupted from the man who felt the sudden tug, his panic fueled by the sand-filled gusts of wind obscuring his vision. Unaware of the drone's presence, he scrambled in confusion.
"GADAN, I LOST THE PROTECTION!" the man cried out, his voice a mix of panic and shock.
The group sprang into action, spurred by the urgency in their comrade's voice.
"WHAT?!" Gadan's exclamation was a mix of disbelief and concern.
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