“I understand. But please relax and treat this place like your own home.” Feng Mo said to Tabitha.“Thank you so much for your consideration.” Tabitha replied with proper thanks.
Then everyone talked about the recent events of the civilization and their opinions regarding that.
Tatsumi sometimes chimed in to add more to the topic. Charlene then inferred that the news was related to the workings of the internals of the Federation while Ame was thinking about preparing countermeasures for that.
Tabitha listened in with attention. She wanted to know the opinion of the people here since she could understand the flow of information in the entire Federation territory.
Nene was enjoying the people talking, so relaxed that she unconsciously let out a smile.
Tabitha looked at her, smiling, and Nene became aware of it and covered her mouth.
Tetsuya and Ivana had to take a back seat. Fortunately, Feng Mo and Miyamoto Mamoru were entertaining them since they were the next generation as well as becoming like their grandchild.
"Rihana, do you have anything to say?” During the conversation with Feng Mo, Tetsuya asked her.
The conversation was about the Sacred Tree of the Elves since they provided the Ether for the Cerulean Planet’s civilization and had to be taken care of. That was why the two elders asked about the situation of the Sacred Trees.
“Oh, it is going well. With the help of the formation that Mother-in-law has created, the concentration, the quality and quantity of the Ether has reached a new level.” Rihana answered as she felt the Ether in the air as well as her connection to the Royal Sacred Tree and the other Sacred Trees.
As the chief priestess of the Sacred Tree, she had a duty to oversee the development of the Sacred Tree she was in charge of, primarily the Royal Sacred Tree, as well as to oversee the other priests of the Sacred Trees.
That was why, with the help of Charlene as well as the Royal Sacred Tree in deciphering the function of the formation she had laid, the Ether inside the Sacred Trees as well as in the air increased noticeably.
“That is good news to most of the transcendents.” Miyamoto Mamoru said with an approving look.
The increase in the Ether allowed for higher realm transcendents to appear on the planet.
Tabitha also listened in to this conversation and she had a thoughtful look.
‘It looks like strengthening the space of the entire planet is due.’ She thought.
Then Feng Mo asked about the situation between Tetsuya and Rihana. At that question, Tetsuya had a helpless look while Rihana had a bashful look.
“I have become a Revolutionary Realm transcendent but it also meant that it has become harder to have an offspring. Mother Charlene has said this and now I feel it firsthand.” Tetsuya said as he gave an apologetic look to Rihana and then turned to look at Feng Mo with determination.
“But I will strive no matter how hard it is.” Tetsuya said.
“I am rooting for you.” Feng Mo said with an encouraging look.
Tatsumi was in the middle of talking with his fellow orphanage people when he listened in to the conversation.
‘Right, there are reasons why higher realm transcendents is having difficulty having a child.’ Tatsumi thought about this and felt like this was a balancing act of reality itself.
Otherwise, the reality would be plunged into chaos if there had been a large number of strong individuals roaming around.
But he was only listening without interrupting. The matter of having a descendant was something between not important and important. That was why, despite so many years, Tatsumi, Ame and Charlene did not force their children to have a descendant.
As for the others, they were enjoying themselves by listening to the story that Tabitha had. She told them a lot of information regarding her way of life. Tatsumi could not imagine that kind of life just like the ancestor of the human race could not imagine the modern human’s way of living.
The concept was vastly different, so there was no need to think about it so much.
Exchange of ideas and thoughts was encouraged by the Federation to make sure that the healthy opinions of the people would not be suppressed. Tabitha knew this and used this to her advantage.
“Alright. Time’s up. Please don’t hog up Tabitha anymore. She is our guardian after all.” Tatsumi had to even softly pull Tabitha from the crowding orphanage people.
“But we still want to listen to the transcendent path she has introduced. Maybe someone in our civilization is suitable.”
“Yes, yes. You are the one who should not hog her to yourself.”
Tatsumi was exasperated by their words, but he stared at them without blinking. The people had already known Tatsumi for a long time, so they respectfully deferred to him, begrudgingly, of course.
“This path is full of mystery and the way someone is chosen is also random.” Tabitha explained before she was fully separated from the crowd.
“Let’s go to Granma. I want you to properly know her. Perhaps you have sensed and observed her but now, it is time for you to face her.” Tatsumi said as he grabbed Tabitha’s soft hand and guided her to where Feng Mo was sitting.
Feng Mo was sitting where she could see all of her children so the distance was quite obvious.
“Oh, look what we have here. Please make yourself comfortable.” Feng Mo smiled with her face facing Tabitha.
Hua Fei who was just moving around since the people wanted to talk to her saw the scene and did not interrupt. Her interlocutor was also realizing this fact and joined her in watching.
“Sister Hua Fei, is Tatsumi introducing Miss Tabitha to Granma?” the young woman from the group asked for verification.
"Looks like it.” Hua Fei narrowed her eyes but her lips curled up.
“You are someone who Tatsumi respected and I come to understand why.” Tabitha said.
“Judging from the conversation earlier, you have the capability of someone who can trace back things in time, learn in the present, and peer into the unknown future. Is that right?” Feng Mo began talking.
“Yes. I am what you call a Diviner. I can deduce things about some things in the future but not all. After all, it has to be connected by causality and karma to affect the future.” Tabitha explained.
“Karma, you said. What if the weight of that karma is heavy? Will you be unable to peer into the future?” Tatsumi asked.
“Of course. The heavier the karma, the more weight that entity has in reality. Every move that entity makes will be spread to the nearest place and to the most distant place.” Tabitha turned her head at Tatsumi and nodded heavily.
Tatsumi put his index finger on his forehead, thinking about what she had just said.
‘No wonder she was surprised by the human race. It looks like the human race carried with them a huge karma.’ Tatsumi stated in his mind.
‘What is this about huge karma?’ Smagenrog asked.
‘Oh, you are here. You probably know about this, right? Human race having a huge karma?’ Tatsumi tried to verify this through the one who could be the most knowledgeable about humans for some reason.
‘Yes. You have awakened Karmic Eyes so you can perceive it. It is true. But actually it only concerns you a little. But you should not ignore it either, since those who are bound with karma have to pay.’ Smagenrog’s voice reverberated inside Tatsumi’s core.
‘But what does that mean? I don’t understand.’ Tatsumi asked but Smagenrog remained silent.
“You are doing that again.” Tabitha said to him suddenly.
“What?” Tatsumi dropped his arm and asked.
“Whenever you are thinking of something, you always put your finger on your forehead. Tell me, what are you thinking?” Tabitha asked.
Tatsumi realized that Tabitha was already familiar with his habit. Charlene and Ame giggled on the side while glancing at him.
“Ha, poor me, I guess. I just thought of something related to humans, that’s all.” Tatsumi said while omitting the rest.
Tabitha naturally could sense this but decided not to pursue the matter further.
“How about your battle prowess? In terms of rank, what rank are you?” Miyamoto Mamoru said carefully. The rank classification was given by the Father God through Tatsumi. It was said that even the Revolutionary Realm was only a Rank 2 transcendent for the universe out there.
So he wanted to know the current situation of the Cerulean Planet’s transcendents.
Tabitha naturally was aware of Mamoru’s probing but she did not hide it.
“Well, I am a Rank 9 transcendent. Although I am more of the support type rather than the combat type.” Tabitha said as she used her enhancement on Feng Mo and Miyamoto Mamoru.
“Enhancement of this type…spectacular.” Feng Mo felt that her entire being was elevated in transcendent base.
“You are probably the best for this kind of support giving, correct?” Miyamoto Mamoru said while admiring the flow of his transcendent energy that changed due to being forcibly elevated to Rank 4 transcendent safely without any negative effect.
“Well, during our fight with those formidable enemies, Tabitha’s support is the most important thing to shift the balance of the battlefield.” Tatsumi confessed to make Tabitha look good.
But there was no need for that since Feng Mo could see that Tabitha was a good girl. Tabitha was also still young for her civilization so she tried to impress everyone related to Tatsumi.
“We won’t force you to help us. You can do so if possible.” Miyamoto Mamoru said in a formal tone.
He had become an elder for the Federation, meaning he had a duty to oversee the entire Federation in its operation.
“Her duty is to help us prevent the extinction scenario. Other than that, she has no obligation to even help us. That is beyond what the agreement between her deity and the Father God.” Tatsumi explained.
“Yes. Sister Tabitha is here because she wants to see a flourishing civilization. To preserve that, she even agrees to help the human race if they are on the brink of extinction. So please don’t use her as if she is a tool.” Ame added.
“I understand.” Mamoru nodded and with a grim expression, he would carry this knowledge to his death.
Feng Mo then spoke a bit with Tabitha.
“Why do you want to be here? Just because you have a good view of the human?” Feng Mo asked.
“Well, although the humans have their own darkness, their light is also shining brightly. The human race is the one that can end the threat that our Universe Field faces.” Tabitha stated this
“Universe Field. The world outside is so big. Did Tatsumi see the outside world?”
“Yes. He has met someone who can help them in times of emergency.” Tabitha said with an elated tone.
“You mean Uncle Ao Guang and that tincan Jeliel? I cannot exactly call them helpful.” Tatsumi denied that. In his mind, his position was weaker in front of them, so they would only help if he were stronger.
“Oh come on. Husband, you should not say such a thing lightly.” Ame went to Tatsumi’s side and reprimanded him.
“Ouch!” Tatsumi’s waist was pinched by Ame.
“Fine, I was wrong. You are right. They are indeed helpful but it is because of Tabitha’s deity.” Tatsumi surrendered and begged for mercy.
“That’s better.” Ame nodded and then stood beside him.
Unknowingly, Charlene also sneaked in along with Tetsuya, Rihana and Ivana.
“Let me hug you.” Feng Mo said and the closest ones were Tatsumi and his family so they became the first to get the share. Tatsumi felt that Feng Mo’s kindness was something he had not fully understood.
Then he felt the warmth special to Feng Mo alone.
“Granma, I am sorry for worrying you.” Tatsumi said as he knew at least some of the concern that Feng Mo had.
“Good child. You have become successful now. But you still don’t forget your roots.” Feng Mo patted Tatsumi’s back gently, like when he was little and needed to be calmed down.
Then Charlene and Ame hugged Feng Mo. They felt that Feng Mo was respectful to them so they were respecting her in return.
“Please take care of him. He more often than not gets into trouble.” Feng Mo said this to Charlene and Ame.
Then Tetsuya, Rihana and Ivana also got their share of the hug. They understood why Tatsumi was comfortable with being hugged by Feng Mo.
Mamoru, on the other hand, felt left out, but he was used to it. He could see that the relationship among the people of the orphanage was one of unity and bonds.
But before he stood up, Feng Mo grabbed his shoulder and forced him to sit.
“What is the meaning of this?” Mamoru asked.
“I just want to enjoy this moment with you. Is that not allowed?” Feng Mo smiled as she kept her hand on his shoulder.
At that time in the mansion, everyone was happy and formed a new relationship with a new family member.
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“Calibrating the ecosystem of the Cerulean Planet after reinforcing the planetary space.” Dian murmured as he operated the system panel quite fast, almost blurry. With the help of the Planet Spirit, Dian had managed to create a reinforced space for his planet. At least the current transcendent could not hurt the ecosystem or the surface.
“Master, the mission you have given me is done.” The Planet Spirit of the Cerulean Planet was the oldest so she knew the preferences of each entity in the Planet Master Space.
“Good job.” Dian nodded and patted her on the head. The Planet Spirit was so happy that she expressed that she would do her task perfectly. The Planet Spirit then left the Planet Master Space.
Dian then sighed as he glanced at one panel showing Tatsumi introducing Tabitha to his big family. He shook his head as he felt a direct connection had been formed between him and Tabitha from the Afterlife Model.
Then he also looked at the other system panels which showed flora and fauna on the Cerulean Planet. Others managed the other planets, but Dian personally managed the Cerulean Planet, since it was the human race’s homeworld.
Dian then looked at the energy points he had. It was 1.200.000.000 more to his name and Dian did not know what to do with these energy points.
Sure, he could upgrade all his cards but it would leave him with some large numbers, the same dilemma. Dian then looked at the [Forum] for information regarding the development of the civilization. Especially about the Undead race.
Today, they were celebrating something. When he surfed deeper into the information chain, he realized that the Undead Planet Masters found out about his achievement in the Achievements section.
[Kylemortality: There is a Planet Master with the Undead Mastery who has reached Rank 4! Will the Undead Race under that Planet Master surpass us?]
[Darkmist: It is apparently true. Several of my friends asked for the source, and I can only provide it. I mean, Achievement is meant to be shown.]
Dian looked at the topmost comments and saw the two. He also realized that Long Wu had broken through to Rank 3 transcendent, which means the battle prowess of Rank 4 transcendent.
He tapped the armrest of his throne but ultimately stopped. He then crossed his legs and finally found out something in the [Forum] that he might truly need.
But he tagged them for now since they were still able to be exchanged. Specialties could be exchanged with another of equal value, and Dian had been doing that more often to make his planet prosperous.
As a result, not only did he become extremely rich in Specialties but also able to afford more. That was how the development of the civilization under him had been boosted. Diversification was actually the thing that allowed his ecosystem to flourish under several stresses from the environment.
But there was a limit as to how the specialties from others were going to work. Furthermore, getting dependent on them was a taboo for business, as you gave them leverage over your own weaknesses.
That was why Dian wanted his civilization to produce their own Specialties without others’ assistance, becoming the supplier that everyone needs.
Dian had gained so much from exchanging for Undead Specialties to develop the Undead Secret Realm. Now he had seen how those Specialties matured and increased the density and quality of the undead element.
So far, only Long Wu had reached the Planetary Realm among those who cultivated the undead element.
As for the others…even Dian had to bleed a little to obtain the Specialties for different races.
But the investment was worth it since he started to see the rise of his civilization in the technological and transcendental means.
“I guess I need to let them develop since this is going to be an invention explosion.” Dian felt this acutely. The development of the civilization was so fast as if putting a rocket on their development tree.
So many things were discovered that the technology tree was expanding, and branches appeared one after another. Dian blinked and realized that his vision was not wrong.
“There is some discovery that leads to a chain reaction. As for the Transcendent Tree, it has been developing at a fast rate too. Sooner or later, the two will compete over which one is superior.
At that time, Dian wanted to see the pinnacle of each path so he let the two paths coexist. But this made him realize that the difficulty of his promotion was going to increase multiplefold.
Dian did not blame himself; he only blamed his short life compared to the older Planet Master, who had accumulated energy points and specialties, as well as the most likely to reach Rank 9.