Chapter 271: Afterstory (1)
The species got to meet their gods directly for the first time in thousands of years, so they celebrated the occasion with a festival. The parent-children meetings concluded quite neatly. Many species were delighted to learn that their parents were better than they had originally thought.
The Black Witch and I were sitting together on a wide rock, watching the festival taking place in the jungle. She made a small sound as if she suddenly came to a realization.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“Ummm... According to the Mirage-Walking Princess, there are many Hunters in other worlds who climb the Tower besides us. Though it’s hard to imagine that.”
“Well, yes, I would guess so...”
The Guardian yawned next to me. Despite being a ghost, he seemed to have an upset stomach, or at least that was the impression I had because of all the burping. Gosh, if only others could see this hilarious sight.
The Black Witch narrowed her eyes and looked around, though she saw nothing of importance. Around us were just palm trees and vines hanging from the huge, green leaves. “Huh? Why are you looking back? Is someone there?”
It was a shame she couldn’t see a ghost.
I shrugged. “I felt a presence. It was probably a snail or a squirrel or something.”
“Hmm.”
“Please continue.”
“Well, okay... So, all the elites from across the universe are rushing into the Tower, right?”