Epic of Caterpillar

Ding!

[You have signed the [Cosmic Contract], you\'ve agreed to [The Cosmic Entity [Null, Primordial Dragon of Death and Void] terms!]

[You received the following Rewards: [Fragment of the Necrotic Plane\'s Primordial Realm Core] x1, [Rusty Key of the Necrotic Plane\'s Underworld Gates] x1, and [Null\'s Bone Fragment] x1!]

[The Special Reward Items have been stored inside of your Item Box.]

[Due to the Contract Terms, you must now evolve Bubu into the First Evolution and allow him to become Null\'s Vessel.]

"Well… That\'s that. I can\'t believe I ended getting so much out of this, Bubu! But looks like you\'re becoming the vessel of an unfathomably powerful dragon!" I said with a smile, as I grabbed Bubu and he began licking my face.

"Bububu! Bubu!" Bubu was happy, as he waved his scaled tail around.

Maybe he really wanted as much power as he needed to beat the shit out of the Maxima Universe\'s people. Are they that strong that he needs to be so strong? I guess.

Although I\'ve gained the Cosmic Attribute we have yet to tap into fully Cosmic Realms of strength. If I am not wrong, after reaching the pinnacle of Supreme Deity, we can ascend to a World Devourer Realm? Or something… No idea how to do that though.

Looks like just leveling up won\'t do it either, there should be some trick into it. Maybe the World Fragments I receive when defeating the Demon Lords could have something to do with it too, right? After this evolution, aside from several abilities and path jewels, I should be as strong as my previous self before reincarnating here.

Now I just have to keep growing stronger. Bubu is not any stronger than me now after his reset into an egg, I guess this evolution might put him closer to his previous self as well, and with an even brighter future and potential than ever before, so let\'s get to it right away- Of course, after I check the new items. My curiosity is killing me.

Ding!

[The Cosmic Entity [Null, Primordial Dragon of Death and Void] says that you should hurry up and evolve Bubu!]

[He says that if you dare ignore the contract\'s terms, you will be punished!]

"Agh, shut up. There was no time limit so you just wait a bit. For now I need some more explanations. If you answer well, I\'ll hurry up, okay?"

Ding!

[The Cosmic Entity [Null, Primordial Dragon of Death and Void] is baffled by your shrewdness, he believes you\'ve fooled him into something he cannot escape from.]

"Heheh, you\'re quick to catch up." I giggled. "Anyways…"

I tried checking the items in question, but the moment I tried to grab them out of the Item Box, black lightning began to emerge, hurting my hands!

SPARK!

I quickly pulled them back inside, as I felt slightly… surprised.

Ding!

[The Cosmic Entity [Null, Primordial Dragon of Death and Void] laughs at your ignorance.]

[The items he has gifted you possess incredible quantities of power, to take them out into such a feeble world would only bring more destruction.]

[The Cosmic Entity [Null, Primordial Dragon of Death and Void] says you can only use them when its truly necessary. Otherwise, don\'t go around touching them and exposing their dangerous auras to the outside world.]

"O-Oh…" I sighed, feeling a bit surprised. "I guess I gotta be more careful… For now, I can still check it like this."

The Item Box showed up as a game-like window, each item inside resembled a game-like item stored inside. Like this, I was able to easily inspect each one\'s descriptions.

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[Fragment of the Necrotic Plane\'s Primordial Realm Core (??? Rank)]

A Mysterious, Black-colored crystal, a small fragment of the Primordial Realm Core that once belonged to the Necrotic Plane\'s structure and pillar. It is directly connected to this space and its original wielder through an Interdimensional Connection, and it possesses incredible powers alongside an uncontrollable quantity of Dimensional Data belonging to the Plane and Necrotic and Nether Essence. A highly prized item that former rulers of this Plane desire greatly.

It has some connection with Null, but further information cannot be deciphered.

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[Rusty Key of the Necrotic Plane\'s Underworld Gates (??? Rank)]

A black key made out of Necronium, a special Metal that forms in the endless caves of the Necrotic Realm and over a millions of souls. This item has been forged by the almighty powers of a Cosmic Entity as powerful as Dimensional Rulers, who only call themselves "Null". It has the power to grant its wielder the ability to open the gates of the Underworld, allowing for the ability to enter the Necrotic Plane.

However, when the user is not directly connected themselves, a special item that is connected to the Plane is required to enter it, alongside an equally large quantity of Cosmic Essence.

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I guess everything\'s beginning to make sense now, Null didn\'t just gave me the way to easily get back home. He literally gave me a few pieces of the puzzle. I still need to get to the Cosmic Staircase in the Demon King\'s castle to be able to channel Cosmic Essence and then get enough Cosmic Energy, which can only be acquired in such rich and high-quality quantities from Frank… And Frank needs to restore his soul some more before he can channel the necessary amount.

I see, I kind of get it. Null wants to take advantage that I want to get back to Genesis and that my home world is being invaded by the Necrotic Plane by letting me get through the Plane first and then get to Genesis through the portal they opened! Huh, cheeky bastard. He\'ll probably get to do his schemes when get there too.

And obviously, traveling through this pseudo dimension will be way easier than going through the empty and "wild" outer cosmos, where Overseers lurk around waiting for us. In fact, its way safer in a way… As long as we know where we are going, and well, with Bubu being Null\'s vessel, I guess we\'ve got ourselves a perfect guide as well.

However, this other item, the Bone Fragment, is completely unrelated to this plan, and a material I wanted for myself. Yeah, I have a few things in my mind I could make with it.