Did the villainous professor survive today?

Chapter 35 Where did this come from?

The platform shook violently, and every brick and tile around it trembled and swayed as if a major earthquake was unfolding.

A strong feeling of weightlessness came from below.

Kroenke lost his balance and his body involuntarily tilted backward, as if he were in an out-of-control elevator, falling downwards.

Damn it! I can't fly!

The adrenaline surge made the whole world seem to slow down in Krenk's eyes.

Everything was falling, and many bricks that were shaken off the ground dissolved into bubbles in mid-air and vanished without a trace.

Krenk understood that this was a phenomenon of the entire realm collapsing after the cyclical realm was broken.

Without hesitation, he activated his spiritual vision, his gaze lingering, searching for something tangible that he could grasp.

The next second, a powerful gripping force came from his right side.

"Are you alright?"

The wind sprite Griffin gripped Krenk's wrist tightly with its right claw, while Olivia was also captured on the other side.

Its wings flapped powerfully, dodging the falling rocks from the height.

"It's nothing, thank you."

Krenk breathed a sigh of relief, secretly deciding that his next Pokémon would be one that complemented his own.

"I'm so hungry, Professor Krenk. Can I have dinner at your house when we get back?"

Olivia was only thinking about eating.

"I told you, within my power, I can give you whatever you want to eat."

Kroenke said.

"Thank you, Professor Klenk. I'd like some barbecue for dinner."

You have increased Olivia's favorability towards you.

[Points +200!]

[Current points: 550!]

The collapse of the area did not last long; soon, the surroundings returned to what they should look like inside a lighthouse.

Medieval-style chandeliers hang from the ceiling, their pale yellow flames flickering gently, casting light on the mosaic marble floor. The imposing pillar standing in the center is adorned with strange carvings.

"It seems safe now."

Kroenke looked at the thick wooden gate below the lighthouse and nodded.

"Put us down."

"Um."

Griffin slowed the frequency of his wing flapping and placed Krenk and Olivia on the ground.

You have avoided the fate of being trapped in an endless cycle of death.

[Points +2000!]

[Current points: 2550!]

Feeling the ground beneath his feet, Krenk touched the ground with his toes, as if afraid it would collapse again:

"it's over?"

Kroenke looked around.

The Demon Flame Dragon Lizard and the Ice Serpent landed safely without injury.

The stone golem that jumped down earlier did make a solid impact, creating a large dent in the ground and sending dust flying. However, considering its inherent hardness, this minor damage was not a big deal.

Kroenke frowned slightly.

Throughout the process of breaking the cycle, the little girl with white hair and red eyes never appeared.

Could it really be my imagination?

Moreover, in theory, there should be corresponding rewards after clearing the dungeon, such as items or spirits.

But Kroenke didn't find anything noteworthy; it was just a slightly ornately decorated lighthouse, nothing more.

"It's finally over, let's go."

The Demon Flame Dragon Lizard arrived at the thick wooden door, stretched out its claws, and pushed the door open.

It hurriedly climbed out of the gate.

then.

It hurriedly climbed back.

boom!

The Demon Flame Dragon Lizard slammed the door shut, bracing itself against it with its back.

"What's wrong?" Krenk asked.

The arrogance of the Demon Flame Dragon Lizard and the flames on its tail both diminished by a third: "We... seem to have entered the abyss..."

Kroenke: "?"

Why is there a second level?

"let me see."

Kroenke arrived at the door, pushed it open a crack, and cautiously peered outside.

Unlike the well-lit underwater world I had seen before.

The world before me was an endless expanse of black, with only the vague outlines of the surrounding terrain visible.

Krenk blinked and activated his spiritual vision.

The once colorful coral reef base has disappeared, replaced by sections of marble steps.

At the end of the steps, you can see a huge suspended altar. Thick black chains hold the four corners of the altar together, and black wind chimes hang from the chains. The chains rise and fall with the ocean currents, and the sound of the wind chimes is faint and intermittent.

At the very center of the altar, a sword was stuck in the ground. The sword seemed to be alive, trembling slightly. The patterns on the blade were dark red, with light and shadow intermingling.

Kroenke closed the door.

Based on the level of light in the surroundings, he could tell that this place was at least deep within or below the Sea of Dreams. Combined with the narrow terrain around him, it was easy to draw a conclusion.

"This is the abyss."

The most dangerous area in the entire Sea of Dreams.

Moreover, based on his gaming experience, this altar and the sword in the stone were the place to fight the boss.

Yes, the boss in the late-game map.

"The Abyss? You must be kidding me," Olivia's eyes couldn't hide her astonishment. She was as distressed as a sea cucumber that had vomited out its entrails as a defense mechanism only to find it was a false alarm.

"Does that mean we can't go back?"

"No, there must be a way back," Krenks thought to himself.

He knew that within days of the game's release, a large number of tutorials had appeared in the player community, teaching newcomers how to steal items from late-game maps.

Even if you are in the most dangerous place, it is still not a dead end.

Moreover, given the sheer number of things threatening his life, Kroenke even felt a sense of relief, as if all his debts were simply too heavy to bear.

"I'd like to have barbecue tonight..."

Olivia looked aggrieved.

It's clear that, compared to the fear of death, not being able to eat the barbecue she's been craving is what truly feels like the end of the world for her.

"This gluttonous girl..." Krenk thought to himself, clearing his throat.

"Don't rush. Since we were able to be teleported to the Abyss, we might also be able to teleport back. As things stand, the interior of this lighthouse is safe, so there's no need to be so tense," Krenk analyzed.

"Olivia, recall all the other spirits first, don't waste your magic."

"it is good."

Influenced by Krenk, Olivia's emotions gradually calmed down, and she began to recall the four elemental spirits.

During a break while Olivia was collecting the elves, Krenk caught a glimpse of...

A little girl with long white hair and red eyes, dressed in an exquisite Gothic coat, stood by the door, staring straight at him.

"Olivia, look this way, can you see me?"

Kroenke did not look away this time, but he also did not make any rash moves.

"Wow, really?"

Olivia exclaimed in surprise,

"Professor Krenk, is this the little girl you were talking about?"

Unlike the last time, which was fleeting, this time the little girl stood at the door, pointing with her finger at the tightly shut door.

She winked at Krenk, as if to indicate something.

Alice

Death threat: None

No threat of death?

Krenk looked at the little girl in front of him, somewhat bewildered.

The previous cycle, and the current situation, were not created by her.

Seemingly seeing that Krenk remained unmoved, the little girl named Alice bent her knees together, jumped up slightly, and stomped her foot on the ground.

Boom!

The heel of the leather shoe made a crisp sound as it hit the ground.

"Dumb?"

Krenk muttered in confusion.

Boom!

Seemingly dissatisfied with Krenk's words, Alice puffed out her cheeks and stomped her foot on the ground again.

Then, she pointed at the tightly closed door as if poking it.

"You want me to open this door?"

Krenk asked.

Alice nodded.

Krenk hesitated for a few seconds, but decided to open the door to see what the other party was up to.

"Olivia, stand back and get ready."