"So you really are a Special Lifeform?"
"Of course not."
Babata floated around Fang Yi with a magnifying glass in hand, as if trying to see right through him.
But then Babata scratched his head in confusion. Still looking puzzled and unconvinced, he asked, "Then how did you suddenly change into that state? After you woke up, your level didn't just increase—you seemed to get much stronger physically, too."
"Didn't I already tell you? I discovered that strange ruin in the Australia Continent. There was an Intelligent Life there that had me take some kind of strange treasure, which put me in that special state."
Fang Yi spoke sincerely, as if he weren't making anything up.
Babata floated nearby, looking at the earnest expression in Fang Yi's eyes. Since he had no other clues or evidence, he didn't dwell on it.
Even if Fang Yi had received an inheritance from some other power, Babata wouldn't be angry about it.
After all,
Fang Yi was one of their own. The stronger he became, the better.
Besides, in the universe, it was common to be affiliated with or join other organizations and powers.
"How strange. There are actually other powers in the universe that I can't detect? Anyway, as long as you're all right now."
Babata immediately began operating the virtual keyboard projected in front of him.
He seemed to be searching for something, then asked, "Why didn't I find the ruin you mentioned?"
"After I received their opportunity, the ruin disappeared. It was a little like... collapsing? All that was left was a vast, empty underground cavern."
Babata immediately moved up close to Fang Yi. They stared at each other for several seconds before Babata finally backed away.
After thinking it over briefly, he spread his hands helplessly.
"Forget it. It