Beyond the universe

"The Sea of Imaginary Numbers? Strange, even in a dream one shouldn't be here."

As the power dissipated, the goddess before her opened her eyes, her lake-blue eyes scanning the surroundings with a hint of doubt. Finally, her gaze settled on Bai Mo, a trace of surprise in her eyes.

"Another outsider, no, you seem to be in your complete form. This is the first time I've seen one." The goddess's gaze fell on Bai Mo. She stepped forward, wanting to examine him more closely, but Bai Mo waved her off.

"You're not Ereshkigal, are you? Why are you here? And how is Ereshkigal?"

"Why..." The goddess glanced at Manaka behind Bai Mo without changing her expression, and continued, "Strictly speaking, it was an accident. After all, events that are outside of the plan can only be defined as accidents."

The goddess before him looked at Bai Mo with the same fascination that Ishtar had found a rare gem, sizing him up from head to toe while muttering to herself from time to time:

"That's rare... It's a pity mine can only contain souls... and its power is also a bit lacking, what a pity."

When her gaze fell on the back of Bai Mo's right hand, she raised an eyebrow and blinked.

"I see. You outsiders really love to wander around. You're clearly human, yet you've come to the Imaginary Number Space. What if something happens and you can't get back?"

Judging from these words, the goddess in front of him seemed to have no intention of helping.

"But judging from your appearance, didn't you also encounter an accident? Although it's impolite, can you bring back the original deity of this body, Ereshkigal?"

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, she reached out and looked at herself, rubbing her temples as if trying to recall something.

"Oh, I see. No wonder this body could barely hold me. It's your doing, isn't it? Tell me, don't you lack a sense of crisis?"

I must have unknowingly stirred up a cosmic black hole Storm just now. To repair this body despite my power, you're quite capable.

After saying that, her eyes lit up again, circling around Bai Mo, and she said with some appreciation, "Not bad, not bad. To have such ability at this age, you have a promising future."

From the very beginning, their conversation was strange and discordant. Bai Mo kept asking questions, but "Ereshkigal" in front of her seemed completely oblivious.

She was preoccupied with her own thoughts the whole time, but that's often how conversations with goddesses go. Goddesses are beings who prioritize their own ideas above all else, caring only for themselves and nothing can change their minds.

However, Bai Mo also gleaned some information from the words and gaze of "Ereshkigal" in front of him.

Moreover, when "Ereshkigal" learned of Bai Mo's risky actions to maintain this body, she actually showed a hint of concern in her words, which is very rare for a goddess, and even considered unusual.

"Ereshkigal's " deep blue eyes flickered, then a smile appeared on her face as she said:

"Well then, let me introduce myself first. As you can see, I am not the Ereshkigal you are familiar with. My name... please call me Ninkigal, that's better for distinguishing us."

As for the child you're concerned about, she'll be fine. She should have perished under my power, but she survived thanks to your efforts. When I leave, Ereshkigal will return."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo felt a sudden unease and asked:

"Wait until you leave? Do you intend to stay here?"

"Of course, after all, taking a goddess out of the temple without permission is an act that should be cursed. I wouldn't have come here originally, but as I just said, you maintained this body, which allowed me to stay here."

What's wrong? You look like you're in big trouble. Shouldn't you take responsibility for something like this?

Seeing Bai Mo covering his face with his hands, adjusting his facial muscles and taking deep breaths, Ninkigal was furious and complained.

On the other hand, Manaka's gaze towards her also became very "friendly." What does that mean? What does it mean to take on responsibility with a sense of duty?

"If Bai Mo had ignored this just now, you, who were in the process of merging, would have been destroyed along with it."

This seemed to be speaking up for Bai Mo, but in reality, it was a counter-argument. Ninkigal in front of him clearly wanted to use Bai Mo's disrespectful act of taking her out of the temple to demand some so-called responsibility from him.

Manaka's words, on the other hand, presented a favor she had done for her, attempting to offset the favor and thereby persuade Ninkigal to retract his previous request.

After all, regardless of whether it involves that aspect, Manaka absolutely does not want to see Bai Mo make any so-called "responsibility" towards a goddess. There are only two possible outcomes in such a situation: either he will be made difficult by the goddess, or he will win her favor.

Of course, the latter is worse than the former.

This idea is very abstract and somewhat illogical, but since everyone idolizes my goddess, it might actually work.

Of course, this is all on the premise that the goddess doesn't have any ulterior motives. If she does, then you can't reason with her no matter what.

"You've got it wrong. If you hadn't done anything, I wouldn't have been affected at all after this body was destroyed. My existence is something a little guy like you, who can't even leave the galaxy, can't even imagine."

If you want to thank me, go ask this body for it, Ereshkigal. I'm a victim too, you know."

Ninkigal spoke to Manaka, his gaze fixed on Bai Mo. The latter sighed deeply, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, just say what you need to say."

He was quite certain he was in trouble this time. He felt he was even somewhat used to it, or even had anticipated it, like an experienced chef who could tell what a dish would taste like without tasting it.

"You're surprisingly quick to understand. In that case, I won't waste any more words."

Ninkigal paused, cleared her throat, and looked dignified.

"As you probably guessed, yes, I've also encountered someone with the same power as you." Her gaze shifted to the stone slab left behind by Dark Leiao not far away, and she frowned.

"I can help you leave the Sea of Imaginary Numbers, and I might even grant you some other blessings and assistance. In return, I need your help to deal with that guy."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo's lips twitched involuntarily. Inside the Strongman Space, Bai Wunan and the others who knew Dark Leiao also felt a great headache.

What on earth is this guy up to?

A roar couldn't help but erupt in everyone's hearts.

"How about it? Anyway Sea of Imaginary Numbers has no shortage of time, so you can consider it for as long as you want."

Ninkigal revealed a captivating smile, a goddess's smile like the devil's sugar, sweet yet concealing deadly poison.