Old Friend (1)

Behind that ancient gate—a lofty, yet vague shadow was slowly manifested.

The shadow was as high and mighty as a god. It stood there, seemingly becoming the center of the universe, enshrouded in an inexplicable aura.

"In such a weak universe?" someone said in a whisper, and the void trembled violently. The voice alone had almost caused the nearby space to collapse.

A purely dark figure appeared and knelt in front of the gate.

"…I see."

The shadow beyond the gate seemed to have received the message and whispered, "Keep investigating. Don't alarm anyone."

After that, the shadow gradually dispersed, along with the gate.

Exactly at that moment, something unusual happened in the trembling universe; it was twisting quickly. Hideous arms and heads surged from a crack, seemingly creatures from the deep sea. They roared and charged at the kneeling dark figure.

The latter snorted and turned into a streak of light, vanishing into nothingness.