Parallel Vol. 4 [LEGACY EDITION]

Chapter 84.2: Hello, Daddy!

Meanwhile, Kashi's expression turned even uglier if that was even possible. In the midst of the explosive, tendon-cutting pain, he barely felt mana begin to pour into his body at an increased pace. Naturally, this caused the pain he suffered to triple, but at this point, there wasn't really much difference between the levels of pain to the daeben.

More importantly, the daeben was concerned by the mana that disappeared as soon as it entered his body. Perhaps it was because of Razznik's warning, but Kashi was hyper-aware of anything related to Ferulic, Yggdrasil included.

Kashi, who intended on using the mana as the springboard to restart his body training, tried to block Yggdrasil from absorbing mana, at least until he was finished. However, for the first time, Kashi felt like Yggdrasil was a separate conscious entity. Try as he might, he could not stop the suction force in his heart that rapidly swallowed all the mana around him.

Fortunately, the rapid pace at which mana stormed Kashi's body correspondingly increased the rate at which his cells were broken down. Now, normally, this would have killed the daeben as the cells would not have reconstructed in time. Luckily, however, Yggdrasil poured out healing aura in excess, as if in recompense for stealing the mana. This gave rise to a unique situation neither Razznik nor Kashi could have imagined.

Kashi never knew Yggdrassil could pour out healing aura this quickly. Usually, he had to open a portal. Only then would Yggdrasil's aura be free to pour out. This time, however, it felt like a direct channel had been opened to the World Tree. If this was possible, Kashi could very well consider himself an immortal, as the rate at which he was getting healed was much faster than any being could really kill him.

All these thoughts ran through Kashi's head, but rather than be overjoyed, he instantly became skeptical and paranoid. Not just because of Razznik's warning, but also because more than most, he understood King's Journey, and in turn, Live No Evil's, obsession with karmic justice. No one received a massive boon without paying the appropriate price in both games.

If Kashi came across this immortal healing ability after conquering the world, slaying Razznik, subduing the gods and every mythological creature known to man, he could accept it. But, for some barely above Lv. 150 hume to achieve such a reality-breaking ability? Not possible. There had to be a dangerous catch somewhere that he wasn't seeing.

Unfortunately, despite Kashi's wariness, all attempts to stop Yggdrasil proved futile. The tree relentlessly absorbed the mana, which in turn forced Kashi to focus on reaping as many benefits from this disaster as possible. The daeben shut his eyes, pushed the pain to the back of his mind, and then focused on his body, willing his cells to stop resisting the mana.

Kashi's absolute destruction followed this decision, including his bones and internal organs. Several times, death lovingly wrapped her hands over the daeben's shoulders, but she was rebuffed just as many times by Yggdrasil's healing. Thankfully, the daeben's torture began to pay off. Initially, the mana completely destroyed his cells, but as time passed, those cells became harder to break down, signifying their improved mana absorption.

Kashi would have squealed in triumph were his mouth not already occupied by pained screams. Regardless, as time passed, the pain eventually reduced as his cells became tougher to breakdown. This finally allowed Kashi to regain enough mental clarity to take a peek into his inner world. The daeben gathered his wits, concentrated, and then forcefully delved into Orez, where he was met with a shocking sight.

A heavy storm raged in Orez. Rain poured down as a powerful thunderstorm rend through the sky. Yggdrasil's branches waved and shook violently as if praising three massive tornadoes above it. If one looked closely, they would notice that most of the rain was concentrated onto these tornadoes.