Chapter 445: Chapter445-Reunion
By now, Daniel could project his consciousness into the Infinite Divine Temple without issue.
Meanwhile, his true body remained active in the outside world, fully under his control.
Within the temple, Alice continued her devout prayers to Daniel.
But in the physical world, Daniel had already arrived at the site of the old castle.
Except... there was no castle anymore — only a thick, ancient forest.
He descended slowly through the canopy, gazing quietly at the dense greenery before him.
At the same time, inside the Infinite Divine Temple, he continued to speak to Alice.
"The span of time is far beyond your imagination."
"My devotee, there’s no need to rush. My successor will also journey into an even more distant past."
"Alice, do not forget — you too have your own mission."
The mind power carried through his words left Alice momentarily bewildered.
She simply couldn’t understand why Daniel would return to an even older era.
Could it be that twenty thousand years ago was not the final destination of this long journey?
Then... where did this journey truly end? How far into the depths of time would it reach?
And was all of this truly within the power of Lord Crossbridge?
If so, what terrifying level of strength had Lord Crossbridge attained?
Alice bowed her head low, her tone reverent.
"Your revelation has been understood, Your humble servant Alice will obey."
She knelt deeply, then suddenly remembered — ever since becoming a devotee of Lord Crossbridge, she had rarely received any direct tasks.
She had almost forgotten what it meant to carry out the mission of a divine devotee.
Lord Crossbridge had chosen her for a reason.
Every step of her path, every detail of her destiny — He had already accounted for it.
In His grand design, she was but one piece on the board.
A faint sense of foreboding stirred in her heart — her time to fulfill her role was approaching.
Thinking so, Alice once again prayed with pure devotion:
"Great Lord Crossbridge, all that I am belongs to You."
"Please rest assured, I will fulfill whatever task You assign — no matter the cost."
Upon the throne, Daniel waved his hand lightly, and Alice’s image dissipated into light.
After dealing with Alice’s matter, Daniel reflected quietly.
He used Mental Deduction to run a brief calculation concerning Alice.
"Perhaps... it’s time I learned to let go. Overprotection never allows a flower in a greenhouse to grow strong."
So far, Alice had faced few real life-and-death battles.
Most of the time, she had relied on the God Rank Skill authority Daniel had granted her — easily crushing her enemies.
Everything had come far too easily for her.
Her strength had indeed grown quickly, but her experience was sorely lacking.
Daniel himself, though immensely powerful, often faced far greater opponents.
And right now, he had no intention of recruiting more devotees — their number was destined to remain small.
His philosophy was clear: quality over quantity.
If possible, Daniel hoped his next devotee would be a Demigod Rank, or even a true God.
Only then would the enhancement they brought him reach its fullest potential.
After all, the bond between deity and devotee was mutual — even Daniel could not simply revoke a devotee’s status at will.
And if one chose a devotee lacking potential, the consequences could be significant.
Just then, Daniel felt someone calling out to him.
In the next moment, he sensed a familiar presence.
A figure shimmered in and out of focus, as though existing in a distorted layer of space—distant one instant, standing right before him the next.
At the same time, Daniel’s Eye of Insight transmitted its feedback.
[Kartora]
[Current Tier: Fake God]
"Long time no see, Lord Crossbridge," she said with a bright, easy smile.
"You seem far stronger now than before. Earlier, I could still faintly sense your aura—but now, you’re completely beyond my perception."
Kartora’s smile was as radiant as ever. She looked deeply at Daniel, as if greeting an old friend after many years apart.
Daniel met her gaze; the frown on his face slowly eased.
"Kartora, it truly has been a long time. When I felt the temporal distortion just now, I wondered if it was you. It’s an honor to meet again."
He paused, then added with a faint smile,"Though strictly speaking, if we count by my timeline, we actually met only moments ago."
Kartora nodded, then shook her head."From your point of view, perhaps. But from mine, our last meeting was a hundred years ago."
Daniel raised an eyebrow, catching the implication in her words."So... you came looking for me on purpose?"
Kartora shook her head, though her eyes gleamed with amusement.
"Daniel," she said softly, "shouldn’t it be you who needs me more right now?"
Daniel stroked his chin, then nodded thoughtfully.
"Well, when you put it that way—yes, I suppose I do. I’m searching for a material called the Rope of Genesis, which is why I came back to this era. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any leads yet."
He smiled slightly. "Of course, if you’re in trouble, I’ll do everything I can to help you."
His tone toward Kartora was warm — after all, without her aid, his growth wouldn’t have been nearly this fast.
"The Rope of Genesis, you say..." Kartora’s expression turned contemplative.After a brief silence, she spoke again.
"I have heard of legends surrounding it. But as for what it actually looks like—I’ve never seen it myself.If it truly exists, perhaps the Circle of Destiny will aid you.If you need it, it will appear.
You’ve already touched the Circle of Destiny—thus you will also face a different fate.I don’t know what that fate will be, but I do know this: the Circle will always grant something in return."
Then, suddenly, Kartora changed the subject.
"Of course, if you can’t find it, that can’t be helped. I’ve already explored this entire era.If you don’t mind, why don’t we wander into an even older age together?"
She smiled playfully, then added,
"Oh—and please, divide my soul into two. I need another one.I can feel it—this ability is extremely important for me.
If you’d be willing to help me with this... that would be wonderful."
Kartora clasped her hands lightly before her, her voice soft but earnest.
"Lord Daniel... I’m counting on you."