Leaving the twentieth floor, Mike didn’t return to the Core City of Truth but went straight back to his private space.
The global announcement for his SSSSS rating could wait; he had some personal matters to attend to first!
He first went to the castle’s basement to check on the sealed vampire prince.
He had to admit, Vladimir had done a thorough job.
The vampire prince was completely subdued, with no ability to resist.
After checking on the prisoner, Mike returned to the surface and found Cetus happily playing in Thor’s Sea.
It seemed that Cetus’s presence had sped up the digestion of materials in Thor’s Sea.
Mike was pressed for time and could only take a quick look before needing to leave.
Just then, he encountered Master Fool.
“You comprehended a skill?!”
Master Fool exclaimed in surprise.
Mike, however, remained calm,
“What’s there to be surprised about? It’s just comprehending a skill. Is it that rare?” “It is rare.”
Master Fool scrutinized Mike, asking, “How many elements did you fuse?”
Before Mike could refuse to answer, she added, “I’ll pay you for this information.” Mike gestured for her to calm down, “I’m busy right now. Let’s discuss the payment later.” With that, Mike’s figure disappeared, leaving Master Fool standing there, murmuring, “A level 200 comprehended skill, at least two elements fused, an SSS-grade talent…”
Master Fool came to her senses, a wry smile forming on her lips.
The fourth generation!
She had a premonition that once Thor became a Supreme Being, the days of the demon race would be extremely tough!
That day… might not be far off.
…
Back in his dormitory, Mike looked around and, as expected, didn’t see Shadow Nine.
“Now’s the time, hurry!”
Under the moonlight, he turned into a shadow, quickly heading towards the Forest of Truth. Mike sneaked to the base of the Tower of Truth.
Logically, this was the most heavily guarded place by humanity, yet Mike infiltrated it with ease.
There were two main reasons:
First, Nightmare’s Breeze, once Morpheus’s equipment, faced no restrictions in the Forest of Truth, as if it were returning home!
Nightmare’s Breeze had higher permissions in the Forest of Truth than many Lords within the Guardian Shadow!
With Nightmare’s Breeze, Mike’s movements were well concealed.
Second, the strongest guard of the Tower of Truth was the Supreme Being on the ninety- ninth floor-Apollo.
Even if demon creatures came to the Forest of Truth, they usually fled outward.
No one in their right mind would run towards the Tower of Truth; that would be suicidal!
Only Mike would do such a thing.
Mike patted the cloak and whispered, “Take off?”
The cloak began to fly upwards, the rope around Mike’s neck tightening painfully, making his eyes roll and legs kick.
Flying was possible.
But halfway up, whether pilot Mike would still be alive was another story.
“Stop, stop!”
Nightmare’s Breeze stopped flying and returned to the ground.
Mike untied Nightmare’s Breeze and spread it on the ground, sitting on it.
The cloak turned into a flying carpet.
“Take off!”
Mike began to ascend, the height gradually increasing.
The repaired Nightmare’s Breeze could fly without the Tower of Truth’s restrictions.
Mike hadn’t told anyone about this.
Shadow Nine didn’t know either.
Last night, when the clouds broke and Mike started free-falling from the ninety-ninth floor,
Mike could have flown with Nightmare’s Breeze.
But he didn’t, knowing he wouldn’t die from the fall!
A trump card should always be kept hidden!
Even in front of Shadow Nine, Mike had secretly held back!
Just to find an opportunity to secretly meet Apollo!
Shadow Nine happened to be away tonight, so Mike seized the chance to meet Apollo.
Missing tonight would mean no more opportunities.
Meeting Apollo had to be kept secret; Shadow Nine must not know!
The flying carpet flew quickly, and soon, Mike reached above the ninetieth floor.
At the ninetieth floor, the flying speed slowed down, like switching from an elevator to an
escalator.
But Mike wasn’t worried.
This was the Tower of Truth, and few people were above the ninetieth floor.
Mostly insiders, no risk!
Just as Mike thought this, he reached the ninety-fifth floor.
The ninety-fifth floor had a small window.
A clear-eyed, tidy-looking child was leaning against the window, looking out.
Their eyes met.
Both nearly spoke in unison, “It’s you!”
Even with Mike wearing the Lone Wolf mask, the child recognized him.
The child waved excitedly, greeting Mike,
“Did you make it to the ninety-fifth floor too?”
Mike: …
He didn’t know how to answer that.
Clearing his throat, Mike said, “Almost there.”
He was seventy-five floors away from the ninety-fifth floor, but in Mike’s mind, rounding up,
it was practically zero.
Mike changed the subject, cautiously asking,
“Where’s the All-American Boy who was with you during the day?”
Based on previous guesses, this child and the All-American Boy version of Calderon should be
a team.
Mike had seen Calderon’s brutality.
If Calderon were here, Mike would jump down immediately!
The child paused, understanding who Mike meant, and a look of worry crossed his face, saying, “You mean my old brother? He’s sleeping. My brother is too injured and needs a lot of
rest.”
Sleeping, huh.
Nothing to fear then!!
Mike sighed in relief and whispered, “I have some business higher up the tower. Don’t tell
anyone you saw me here. In exchange, I won’t tell anyone you’re here, okay?”
The child nodded, “Okay!”
This child was very innocent.
Mike was puzzled.
Could it be that Calderon was once an innocent child?
Unlikely!
Nightmare’s Breeze carried Mike, floating towards the ninety-ninth floor.
Reaching the ninety-ninth floor, Mike took out a prepared doorbell and pressed it.
Since he was seeking the Supreme Being, knocking directly seemed inappropriate; ringing the
doorbell was more polite.
“Ding dong-”
Mike cupped his hands around his mouth and whispered,
“Supreme Being Apollo, are you asleep?”
No response.
Mike continued ringing the doorbell, continuing to call out.
“Are you awake?”
“Awake?”
“If you’re asleep, I’ll come back in a few seconds to ask again.”
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“…
After about five minutes, there was finally movement inside the ninety-ninth floor.
Apollo’s voice came from the tower, sounding a bit weary.
“What is it?”
Mike was overjoyed, “I knew you weren’t asleep!”
“I have a question to ask you!”