End of Time.
The space inside the castle was grander than it looked from the outside.
Yet even more lifeless.
Its soaring dome vanished into the shadows,
while colorful halos of timelines shone through enormous arched windows, casting ever-shifting glows.
They dyed the magnificent yet dust-covered reliefs and colonnades in unreal colors.
The air was thick with the dusty scent of time frozen still.
"Wow, if this place got a proper cleaning,
it'd be perfect for an ultimate villain-themed party!"
One Deadpool variant wiped the dust off a railing with his glove.
He let out a whistle.
"I bet the ultimate treasure of the universe is hidden here.
Like Infinity donuts or something!"
Another obese Deadpool guessed excitedly.
"Idiot, it's obviously the ultimate game console!
The kind that doesn't even need to be plugged in!"
Young Rocket hopped around as he spoke to Alligator Rocket.
Gentleman Rocket leaned on his cane.
He cautiously scanned their surroundings.
"Stay alert, gentlemen.
The utmost silence often heralds the utmost danger."
Sylvie leaned against the cold wall.
Her face was pale, and her breathing was somewhat ragged.
The backlash from possessing Alioth through the psychic amplifier had far exceeded her expectations.
At that moment, she felt as though every ounce of strength had been drained from her body.
She forced herself to raise her head and asked hoarsely,
"Where... exactly is this?"
The lively discussion came to an abrupt halt.
They looked at one another, then eventually all turned toward Su Ming.
Su Ming took a deep breath of the stale air.
Then he slowly said,
"If I'm not mistaken, this is probably... the End of Time."
"The End of Time?
Who the hell would live in a place where even birds wouldn't shit?"
Rocket scratched his head, thoroughly confused.
Su Ming shook his