Refuse Binding

"A developing civilization will stumble into the subspace, one way or another."

The deepest voice among them spoke, making itself more pronounced over the other two bickering voices, "The subspace is a mirror to the reality which is the existing civilization. It can reflect the thoughts, emotions, and spirit of the sentient creatures in civilization and as long as these beings exist, the subspace will never fade...

"There are other ways to join us apart from bringing the destruction of mankind. You can take the path of fortune and joy, of persistence and fortitude... All you need to do is to offer the Civilization Monolith..."

Chen Chen listened to these whispers in his ears and remained unmoving. He silently looked at the black slate glowing in his palm that seemed to have invisible eyes looking back at him as well.

"What are you waiting for?"