The Primal Hunter

“While we cannot tell you what to do, sister, we can at the very least advise you… and I cannot help but question your decision,” the Dragonfly True Royal said as she looked at Vesperia. “You still have time to reconsider.”

Vesperia looked at her sister and sighed. “I feel like this would be best for me.”

Odonestra also sighed as she shook her head. “It is a risk you do not need to take. The Endless Empire can provide you all the protection you need. Our resources surpass what any other factions would possibly be able or willing to provide. Our unique treasures can only be found here… are you truly willing to forsake all that, even if it is only temporary?”

“I appreciate your concern; I truly do. And as you said, sister, I will stay here for at least a little longer,” Vesperia answered as she smiled. “But I can’t remain forever.”

This was far from the first time they had this discussion, as Vesperia had dropped a bombshell shortly after she had fully absorbed all the energies of the old artifacts of the former Vespernat True Royal. She declared that within five years, she would leave the heartlands of the Endless Empire once more and go somewhere the other True Royals truly didn’t want her to go. Somewhere, they couldn’t go.

The ninety-third universe.

Some had questioned if Vesperia could even go, but she knew instinctively she could. Despite being a True Royal, born in the first universe in a ritual deep within the Order of the Malefic Viper’s headquarters, she was a native of the new universe. At least, she kind of was.

She knew the egg she had hatched from was originally from a system event her Sire called a Treasure Hunt. Anything taken from there was naturally considered native to the new universe, even if the world of Yalsten in which it took place was technically from a far earlier universe.

Vesperia also had to admit that she liked the implications of her origin. That she was a treasure her Sire had brought back. It was an odd thought she didn’t share openly but one she very much cherished.

“Alas, I still do not understand why you find it so imperative to leave,” Odonestra said. “Especially to somewhere we cannot help protect you.”

“You not being able to go also means many other threats can’t. And I will be at the side of the Chosen of the Malefic Viper, as well as many other powerful figures of this new universe. I will be far from defenseless, and besides… I believe I can take care of myself against most threats I will face in a nascent universe. As long as I don’t decide to venture somewhere unwise,” Vesperia answered, trying to put her fellow True Royal’s mind at ease.

It didn’t work as well as she had hoped.

“The risk is still far too high… Vesperia… sister… you are the only True Royal of your Lineage. Even if there is only a minuscule chance you could die, it isn’t worth the risk. You represent all of the Vespernat. Their entire future. Even if you wish to go, can’t it be after you have matured into your powers more? Until you can leave some insurance behind? There are many potential partners out there who are already interested, too, so maybe go after you have left a possible successor? I know it may be a few more decades, but-“

“But nothing,” Vesperia cut her off as she got a bit more serious. “While I perfectly understand your concern, I also know that staying here is not my Path. While this is my Hive… it’s only one of them, and I have to return to the other. I have to get some level of independence. Even as I am saying it, I know how odd of a notion this is for a True Royal, but perhaps it is one of the things I inherited from my Sire.”

Odonestra looked like she wanted to argue more as a figure popped into existence in the middle of the conversation. Instinctively, the other True Royal placed a barrier around Vesperia as this new figure attacked… with a barrel filled with confetti.

“Celebration time!” the Unique Lifeform turned divine menace said with a big grin. “Here with your unscheduled and unrequested update on Jake in Nevermore.”

“We are having an important discussion,” Odonestra said, looking at the All-God Legion without even trying to hide her annoyance.

that, but seeing as I am in a good mood, I’ll let bygones be bygones. Say, does the Endless Empire have anyone at Nevermore

and they have sent a representative that is on their way there right now,” Odonestra answered. “And, yes, we are aware that there have recently been movements that

know the cause of these movements?”

my Sire due to your excitement,” Vesperia

Yep, Jake is once more the catalyst of chaos as he

stared at

drumroll? Disappointing, should have brought my own. Anywho, Jake did a Challenge Dungeon and ended up beating up a low-level image of Valdemar within, making Valdemar curious and head over. Then Jake also had some interactions with another god’s image from the Pantheon of Life, making Nature’s Attendant and this god he interacted with also headed over. Considering the Viper was already there, others also decided that maybe something cool was going on and

Vesperia just smiled. “It seems

having a miserable experience,

would find enjoyment

what you were arguing about, and I would advise you to just allow your little sister to follow her instincts or at least Jake’s instincts. Things somehow tend

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“Let us talk about this another time, alright? I never questioned the capabilities of your Sire… but

popped back in, having dragged Odonestra along

Dungeon he really didn’t like, and guess

mortal to do something like that,

her guess,” Minaga interrupted the True Royal as he looked expectantly

my sister’s comment makes me believe it involves gods… so did he say something to the observing gods or otherwise end up interacting directly with them? Wait,

muttered. “Well, glad to hear you skipped out on inheriting any

the conversation as she had been relayed what had happened

she and Minaga left, Odonestra seemed a bit more positive and said she would have

Minaga was in a mixed mood this time

expected, I guess. Man, I doubt anyone is going to beat his record in my dungeon in this era unless some other monstrous bastard appears. Or he has any kids who

a bit at the end,

what is that Sylphian Hawk even to you? I know she refers to Jake as her uncle, and since he is your Sire… I guess half-sister, maybe? Maybe cousin? No idea. Anyway, it’s not like she is much better, but at least she doesn’t have a damn broken Bloodline and is a little disrupted still,” Minaga continued talking, sounding a bit

do well. It was also fortunate that the Sylphian Hawk was doing well. She knew that the hawk called Sylphie was Jake’s first creation using his unique abilities, and it was not at all surprising she also excelled. Based

your Sire, so perhaps going to the new universe is a wise idea. We also

Vesperia look at her surprised as Minaga teleported over

Valdemar…. I can’t really blame them for getting a bit excited at that,” the Unique

if the approval of her fellow True Royals was a requirement for her to go to

possible to bring along some items for us?” Odonestra asked. “We can

Vesperia just nodded along, not at all surprised and having entirely expected this. While the chances were low, why wouldn’t they give her Sire a bunch of eggs he could potentially end