Infinite Mana In The Apocalypse novel Chapter 4538

Chapter 4538: Endgame I

In The Wandering Territories, far from the conflicts unfolding across multiple timelines and domains, existence continued its slow collapse.

A region of murky multicolored decay stretched across unfathomable distances, surrounded by waves of fold remnants that drifted like ash from long-dead fires. The area pulsed with instability, space itself seeming to fray at the edges where reality had given up maintaining coherence.

Through this desolate landscape, a massive white serpent moved with purposeful grace.

The creature was enormous beyond conventional measurement, its scaled body thick enough that entire citadels could have rested comfortably on its back. Each scale gleamed with pristine white brilliance that seemed out of place amid the surrounding decay. Its eyes were intelligent and ancient, carrying wisdom accumulated over countless eons.

This was Goliath, though few would recognize the humble origins from which such a magnificent being had evolved.

Its body came to a gradual slowdown moments later as the environment ahead began to shift. In front of Goliath’s position, the murky collapse started to rearrange itself with intentional purpose. New auras appeared, cutting through the ambient decay with focused authority.

Goliath came to a complete stop as the figures materialized fully.

Powerful entities radiating the faint but unmistakable Civilizational Authority of Origin stood arrayed before him. They numbered in the dozens, each one carrying themselves with the confidence of survivors who had endured what should have destroyed them completely.

They were among those belonging to the Collapsed Civilization of Origin, refugees from a grand vision that had been systematically dismantled by THE Living Paradox.

The beings present ranged widely in power, with Complexity and Purity measurements spanning from the lower Quintillions to the upper ranges of that same scale. But what was truly shocking was the figure standing at the forefront of this assembled group.

Duke Whisker stood there with his small mouse form, his whiskers twitching with contemplation as he observed Goliath’s arrival.

He had appeared previously as a mere Duke of Origin serving within Aeternitas Concordia, a position of middling authority. But here, surrounded by the remnants of a Collapsed Civilization, his true significance became clear.

This small creature stroked his whiskers with visible confusion as he spoke with measured concern.

"I thought you were bringing Osmont over from the lands of The First Farmer," he said while studying Goliath carefully. "What happened to change those arrangements?"

At these words, Goliath shook his massive head with something resembling frustration.

"He disappeared," the great serpent said with simple honesty. "Told me he had to tend to something urgent and would not be available for an indeterminate period. And that if I needed anything in his absence, I could ask The First Farmer directly for assistance."

Duke Whisker and those assembled behind him blinked with surprise at this information. The implications of Osmont’s sudden unavailability raised numerous questions.

Moments later, before anyone could comment further on this development, space twisted again with violent suddenness.

WAP!

From the surrounding murky collapse, multiple massive humanoid forms appeared with predatory grace. They possessed animalistic features combined with sleek white skin that seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it.

Their bodies were built for hunting, with powerful tails that could be used for balance or as weapons. Sharp claw-like limbs extended from their hands and feet, each digit ending in talons that looked capable of tearing through reinforced matter.

Their faces combined humanoid structure with bestial features, creating visages that were unsettling in their wrongness. Eyes gleamed with cold intelligence above mouths filled with too many teeth.

Each one was surrounded by concentrated authority of Collapse itself, marking them as Living Collapses. Entities wholly dedicated to opposing Paradox and what they termed the Sin of Paradox!

"That was among the primary things we were going to clarify during this meeting," he said while stroking his whiskers thoughtfully. "Those creatures have appeared across The Folds in significant numbers. From contacts we maintain in the Transcendent Law Folds, our Duke-level informants have shared that these beings follow the direct orders of The Early Creature, Osmont."

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