Chapter 123 -123-Questioning
The Abyss spanned an unimaginably vast territory, but thankfully, with the existence of the Anygates, traveling between distant regions had become swift and efficient.
After stepping through one Anygate, Daniel continued forward, traversing hundreds more in succession. Only after this extensive journey did he finally arrive in the domain ruled by the Emperor of the Abyss.
Throughout the trip, Daniel made it a point to mark and remember numerous locations along the way. This meant that, should he wish to, he could activate his [Flashback] ability at any time and instantly return to any of the places he had passed through.
The Emperor of the Abyss resided in a massive and imposing empire—the largest and most powerful nation in the entire Abyss. It was not merely a place; it was a declaration of dominance.
Walking beside Daniel, Sarko voluntarily took on the role of a guide, gesturing toward the vast land stretched out before them.
"My friend, this is our Empire of the Abyss. It’s an honor to welcome you here," Sarko said, his tone respectful but tinged with caution.
He paused before continuing, "To be honest, His Majesty, the Emperor of the Abyss, seldom bothers with the affairs of this land. He pays even less attention to what happens across the rest of the Abyss. Even if one of us Kings of the Abyss causes bloodshed or starts a war, he usually wouldn’t bat an eye, much less mete out punishment."
"You might find that surprising," Sarko added with a shrug, "but in the Abyss, strength is the only law that matters."
Daniel nodded slightly. He could tell Sarko wasn’t lying. The laws of survival here were completely different from those on the surface. In this harsh, chaotic world, survival of the fittest wasn’t just a rule—it was a way of life.
"In that case," Daniel asked calmly, "why does the Emperor of the Abyss want to meet me? Surely he’s not simply looking to praise an outsider like me?"
Sarko gave a tight, awkward smile, as if he’d expected that question all along.