Chapter 2003: Vanaheim

Adrian's wings even unfurled as he released more energy to break the dimensions. Piggy Bank could see that the dimensions were getting distorted in front of him. The two dimensions could be seen trying to reject one another while Adrian is the one that is trying to make a connection between the both of them.

"Master, a secure connection is not feasible." Paradox reported as Adrian also nodded.

"Agreed. If the firm connection and stable connection is not possible then another approach is needed. Paradox! Become my claws that tear the dimensions!" Adrian stated as he held up his right hand.

Paradox suddenly broke down into smaller pieces and attached itself to Adrian's right hand. At first, Adrian's hand is covered by a glove, but it soon formed into a demonic claw that has sharp nails. Adrian smiled as he saw the formation of the claw and made a slashing motion in front of the air.

As soon as Adrian slashed the air, he was able to destroy the barrier that held the dimensions together. He was able to create a rift in the dimension which he is often told to not do. Adrian did not care for that as this was the only plausible way for him to create a way to Vanaheim.

"Let's go!" Adrian stated as he grabbed Piggy Bank to drag him away since the rift will close in just a few seconds.

"Wait! I am not yet ready!" Piggy Bank stated but Adrian did not hear him correctly as he just filled the latter part of his vocabulary with screams.

Adrian made sure to protect Piggy Bank from the harsh effects of wormholes since this is basically what they are traversing. If Adrian did not protect Piggy Bank, then his body would get turned to shreds as the harsh environment of the wormhole will basically kill the latter. The most uncomfortable feeling that Piggy Bank felt is his stomach turning which made him get some type of motion sickness.

Adrian once again slashed at the space in front of him as he created another rift that now led to Vanaheim. As soon as the second rift appeared, the rift that he created in Muspelheim already vanished. Adrian accelerated towards the new rift and finally arrived in Vanaheim with Piggy Bank.

[You have arrived in Vanaheim.]

Adrian looked around and even touched the ground to see the state of Vanaheim. Just as he was already told, Vanaheim can be considered a dead planet as the energy of life is basically not present in the planet. Adrian actually wondered why the planet itself has yet to be destroyed but he can feel that the deterioration has already started.

"Woah! We are in another planet or is it dimension?" Piggy Bank stated.

"Uhm... We already passed other planets before coming here. Muspelheim might be called another dimension, but it is actually a planet as well." Adrian stated.

"Oh right! So, what are we going to do next?" Piggy Bank asked.

"I was actually hoping that it would be you to lead me next as I already did my part of bringing you here. I cannot even feel the divine energy that the relic is emitting. My abilities stem more into the realm of life and death. Without those energies present, I cannot stretch my perception." Adrian stated as he cannot feel any other energy in this world.

"I do not even know what to do as well." Piggy Bank stated but Coin suddenly jumped up to fly to a direction.

"I guess we already have our lead. We will ride Kanlaon as we follow Coin." Adrian stated as he summoned Kanlaon once more and rode him with Piggy Bank.

Coin flew fast enough that they are easily covering some distance, but it was not fast enough that they cannot catch up. While flying, Adrian could see that parts of this dimension is actually starting to break down and float up into space. The planet will be destroyed in a century or so if this planet cannot be revived.

"What was the god that invaded again? Was it the god of corruption or something? It must have been a powerful god that arrived as the planet is dead. Even the core of the planet has already gone cold. There is no longer a cycle of life and death in this world as life will never start." Adrian stated as he observed his surroundings more.

"Coin bumped into something!" Piggy Bank shouted as Coin could be seen slamming into something.

Adrian looked closely at the thing that Coin slammed into. Kanlaon slammed the area with his tail, and it produced a reaction. There was an invisible thing in front of them and even Adrian's eyes cannot see through it because there was no sign of life. Adrian immediately commanded Kanlaon to release a freezing gale in front of them.

"Blizzard!" Kanlaon stated as his Frost Dragon Orb released a large area freezing wind and snow.

The entire area in front of them were swept with the Blizzard and frost could be seen developing on the area in front of him. The thing that was covered in frost is none other than a large heptagonal prism. It looked like it was an invisible altar or something, but Adrian could not see any more of entrance.

"No door. Do you feel anything?" Adrian stated as he cannot feel anything from the mysterious building.

"Coin told me that we must destroy that thing." Piggy Bank stated.

"Destroy that thing? That would be easy then. I have the soulbound that is perfect for the job. Greater Summon: Dodu!" Adrian stated as he summoned Dodu.

Dodu appeared gleefully as it jiggled its body to say that it is incredibly happy. Adrian smiled upon seeing that Dodu is in a good mood. He then commanded Dodu to split into multiple slimes to destroy the mysterious building upon the statement of Coin. Adrian did not doubt Coin since he already knows that it was a god in a sealed form.

Dodu did his best and split into thousands of smaller slimes to start the demolition process. Even though the building is covered in frost, Dodu could easily melt the ice that Kanlaon used to cover it. In just a few minutes, the mini Dodus could be seen to destroy a millimeter of the building structure. Adrian could be seen on the side cheering for Dodu since even Charon cannot phase through the building.

"Are you fine? You are using mana to make me float." Piggy Bank interjected as he could see that Adrian is still using mana on him.

"If I stop supporting you then you will die from suffocation. There is no oxygen present in this world and let us not forget that you are still human." Adrian stated as no living being could easily survive in this world.

Just as the Fire Giant Surtr stated, being inside of Vanaheim is a death sentence as no plant is present in this world. There is no breathable air present to sustain life thus any living being that reaches here will die. Unless they are blessed by a god of time or a god of space then they will certainly die in a matter of minutes. Piggy Bank's shocked face was so theatrical that Adrian actually laughed from his reaction.

"Do not worry as it is not much mana to sustain you. I can have Kanlaon switch with me as he can create a field of air where you can breathe if I need my mana for something else." Adrian stated.

"Let us pray that you will not need your mana for something else then." Piggy Bank stated but Adrian's senses suddenly became sharp.

"Charon!" Adrian shouted.

Charon suddenly appeared in front of Piggy Bank as an attack suddenly arrived at Piggy Bank's location. Chains were also deployed in front of Charon to add a layer of defense, but all those chains were actually destroyed. Adrian was not able to sense the bloodlust easily and it actually frightened him because Piggy Bank would have died if he was slower.

"Where did the attack originate?! Did you see where it came from?" Adrian asked.

"I did not." Piggy Bank stated but he was not the one who Adrian directed the question to.

"Small and delicate ripples in space could be felt from the area. It is so small that even master will not detect it unless he focuses." Paradox suddenly reported.

"Can you give the point of origin?" Adrian asked.

"Negative. The ripples are changing as if the attacker is slithering in space itself." Paradox reported.

"Any signs of life?" Adrian asked just to make sure that it might be the First Golden Goblin Lord.

"Negative as well. No sign of life is present." Paradox reported once again which did not make Adrian confident.

"Suggestions on how to proceed?" Adrian asked but he actually already thought of a way.

"Suggestion to destroy the dimension around us." Paradox stated which made Adrian smile as he was thinking the same thing.