In a region where yellow sand filled the sky, numerous Top-Level Errant Lifeforms used their abilities to create an oasis amid the dunes.
Lush woods, verdant grass, brilliant flowers, and a city built of white marble at its heart—it was enough to make anyone think they were looking at a mirage.
The First Layer of the Spacetime Prison was still far more hospitable than the Second Layer.
These Top-Level Errant Lifeforms could already use their abilities to improve their living conditions.
A translucent white hemispherical barrier covered the entire oasis, keeping the encroaching yellow sand at bay.
The Errant Lifeforms who had been keeping an eye on the information ever since the three-hundredth year began were the first to spot the message.
After a burst of exclamations, the news spread through the entire oasis in an instant. At least nine hundred Errant Lifeforms suddenly soared into the sky above it.
Except for a handful still exploring other regions, nearly all the Top-Level Errant Lifeforms had gathered in this small city.
"Queen of the Sea Demons, that being has made its demands. Do we agree outright, or continue with the search plan?" she asked Aurelius.
The alliance formed by the Errant Lifeforms over the past two hundred years had never given up on finding where Green was.
If they could find Green's location, he would have fewer bargaining chips, and the lives in the alliance wouldn't have to pay such a steep price.
But it seemed that plan had already fallen through. Green had seized the absolute initiative.
Aurelius, a ghostly figure made of dark blue particles, furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment.
"There's no choice. Our opponent has hidden too well. We have no way to find him, so now all we can do is let him name