At the entrance to the Abyssal Skin Factory, between the gorges of the Connective Mountains.
Hum!
A slippery Abyssal Black Roundworm tore through space by biting and burrowing, then fell to the ground.
More and more black roundworms followed, biting and burrowing out a space large enough to carry three individuals of greatly differing sizes from the depths of space back to the surface world.
Huff~ Just as William took a deep breath of fresh air and stretched lazily,
a Malignant Tumor halo had already appeared above Boss Art's head, sensing the "son" he had dispatched long ago.
When he received the feedback from that sense, his entire face twisted into a warped grin, exposing a mouthful of malicious yellow teeth.
His greasy palm naturally settled on William's shoulder. "As expected of our child, he's truly capable... He's already infiltrated to the very gates of the final entrance. Since that's the case, I'll begin acting now~ If those bloodfolk chase after us, William, please hold them back for a little while!
Once I obtain the qualification, I'll help you kill all those pests."
William waved his hand. "Go on! I've already sensed faint spatial fluctuations. Those bloodfolk seem to have seen through the illusion using some kind of Sleight of Hand. Impressive~ They should be returning to the surface world now.
Remember, don't make too much noise, and be quick! Otherwise, once Pilvina, deep within the Skin Factory, wakes up, you won't have a chance."
Boss Art's smile suddenly turned sinister as he stared at William.
"Thank you... for your concern! You two should stand farther away, or you might get caught in the blast."
He then slowly waved his hand at a steady pace, as if saying goodbye.
After his arm had waved ten times, Boss Art's body began