Endless Journey: Infinite Realms Chapter 639 A Lucky Break!

Chapter 639 A Lucky Break!

As much as Alex was more interested on staying alive, the notion of a bounty made him want to know what it could be.
After all, Alex just killed a powerful 'criminal', one who had wreaked chaos and devastation on many places.
Surely, for that kind of kill, the reward will also be high right?
But contrary to Alex's expectations, the answer that he got made him deflate.
[Immortal Empress]: Even if you were the one who killed the Rainbow Dude, I doubt that you will be able to get the bounty.
[Alex]: Hah? What do you mean? Why can't I get the bounty?
[Immortal Empress]: Oh, well, it's because it has been given out already….
[Alex]: Given out? Already? But I was in coma for the past 7 mont- oh. Oh. OH.
At the moment that the Immortal Empress told him about his inability to get the bounty, Alex's mind was quickly doused in rage as he tried to understand how this could have happened.
It did not take that long for Alex to know how he lost his bounty, although what he discovered just made him angrier.
[Alex]: Oh f**king hell, so that is what happened. F***k…. the bounty should have been mine!
[Immortal Empress]: I am sorry for your loss, Alex, but the bounty system is not a reliable system. Because of that, the bounty has been…
[Alex]: You don't need to explain it more, Immortal Empress. I already know what happened. Someone got my bounty before I could, right?
[Immortal Empress]: Yes, and that person is someone that you are familiar with.
[Alex]: Let me guess…. It must be Emperor Litch.
[Immortal Empress]: ….
Immortal Empress did not give any answer in reply, but her awkward and apologetic look to Alex was enough to confirm it.
The one who 'stole' Alex's bounty was no other than Emperor Litch himself, and it seemed like nobody present was able to prevent him from obtaining the bounty.
[Alex]: ….
[Immortal Empress]: ….
[Alex]: ….
[Immortal Empress]: ….
[Alex]: Argh! That effing bastard! How dare he steal what's mine? I even risked my life for it, so how could he-
[Immortal Empress]: Alex, I know that you're angry, but as of now, there is no way that you can say that what Emperor Litch did was illegal. After all, you are considered as-
[Alex]: Yes, I know. I am considered to be a clone by Emperor Litch. As such, any achievements that I do can be attributed to Emperor Litch, since he was my Main Body. And that s***y law was the reason why he was able to obtain the bounty!
[Immortal Empress]: Yes, that's the reason why the Emperor got your bounty…
[Alex]: …
[Immortal Empress]: Alex… I'm sorry for not being there to prevent it. You're my junior brother and although I wanted to beat you up now, I still should have-
[Alex]: Nope. There's no need for you to apologize, Senior Sister. As a clone, I know my status here in the Multiverse. So things like these are already fine for me…..
[Immortal Empress]: These things are fine for you? Are you really sure about that?
[Alex]: …..
As much as Alex hated to admit it, the current laws in many Realms of the Multiverse are always disadvantages for created creatures, especially for clones like him.
Because of that, Alex always knew that some unfortunate situation could happen to him because of his status.
But he did not expect that such situation will actually happen right after he risked his life!
That's why even though he looked calm, Alex was inwardly shouting in rage, and all that he wanted do now was to rush in and beat up Emperor Litch until he was dead. That's how angry he was for having his 'bounty' stolen.
But such action right now was impossible, so Alex can only hold his rage in as he tried to maintain a proper posture in the meeting.
[Alex]: Don't worry about me, Senior Sister. Since that bastard Emperor have done this shady stuff, then I shall make him pay back.
Alex said these words with a smile, as if he was trying to make himself sound nonchalant.
But the other Returners could feel the inherent rage in his words, prompting them to observe him quietly.
[Immortal Empress]: Alex, you still want to make him pay back?
[Alex]: Senior Sister, I already promised Emperor Litch that I will visit his kingdom and kill him there. So don't try consoling my anymore. When the time comes, I will get back from Emperor Litch everything that should have been mine….
[Immortla Empress]: I-if that's what you say so, then good luck.
[Alex]: Hmph good luck my ass! I shall worry about myself when that time comes.
[Immortal Empress]: ….
Because of Emperor Litch's shameless attempt on obtaining his bounty, Alex's motivation to kill him has just increased.
Now, Alex has no more qualms or hesitations on killing the Emperor.
As long as he sees that damned face of the Emperor, Alex will quickly use his fist to grind him to a pulp!
[Alex]: Tsk, should I start invading Emperor LItch's kingdom tomorrow? Hm, that could be possible, as long as the planet that I will be brought to is near the Undying Empire. Yes, I think that can be done! And if I do the attack tomorrow, I might be able to get the bounty in its intact state too.!
[Alex]: Yes, yes, yes. That's what I should do tomorrow! I will attack Emperor Litch, and kill him until he cannot be revived anymore!
Alex did not necessarily hide what he was saying from the other Returners, which allowed these people to hear what he said.
Obviously, the other Returners did not visibly react to Alex's words. Whatever they thought of his words were not displayed on their faces, and they just kept it mostly to themselves.
Alex was fine with this, as their reactions were of no help to him anyway.
[Alex]: Anyway, how long did it take you and the other Returners to know that I am a clone of Emperor LItch? Did you discover it while I was unconscious? Because that's a little-
[Great TimeMaster]: Okay, okay. We're already done talking about the Rainbow Dude and the unfortunate end of Alex's quest for his bounty. Now, we will talk about our plans in this planet.
[Alex]: Hey, I still have a question, Great TimeMaster! How can you just-
[Great TImeMaster]: It was during the time that Emperor LItch obtained your bounty that your past was revealed. After all, that damned Emperor has to explain why he was getting your bounty.
[Alex]: Argh! So even my past was divulged that way? That bastard really is-
[Great TImeMaster]: You can talk about your plans about killing the Emperor later. For now, let's continue the meeting, shall we?
The Great TimeMaster did not show any sign of annoyance as she berated Alex, but the latter knew that it will be safer if he will start following her advice.
[Alex]: ….Okay.
[Great TImeMaster]: Good. So where are we again?
[Old Man]: Yawn… We are about to talk about our future plans in this planet. Well, I don't really care that much for the future plans, as long as-
[Great TimeMaster]: So, just like what this old dirtbag said, we have to talk about our future in this planet. Because if we don't, then it will be game over for us…
[Old Man]: ….
[Great TimeMaster]: Now, most of us here already have a basic plan. And that plan was to stay in this planet, as our chance for Transcendence lies here….
[Great TimeMaster]: I don't know the minor plans that all of you are planning to do, nor that I really care about them. What is important to me however, is on how we will deal with the Final War.
[Great TimeMaster]: As you might know, it was said by our Custodian that the Final War shall be the war that will decide the one who gets the chance to Transcend in this world. She also said that this war will be a deadly one, and that we should be prepared to risk our lives for that.
[Everyone Else]: …
Everyone nodded as the Great TimeMaster said this, as they already knew what she was saying.
Even Alex nodded too, as this were all told to him before already.
[Great TimeMaster]: The Custodian did not give us any details about the Final War, although there was one thing that she made clear. And that only when there are 10 Returning Travelers present that the Final War can start.
[Everyone Else]: ….
But although they were aware of the Great TimeMaster's comments, everyone inside the room, including Alex, all frowned as they realized that the Great TimeMaster's latest words had presented them with a worrying dilemma.
[Great TimeMaster]: Now, do you see the problem here? I know that all of you wants to have this Final War already, but because of the deaths of Crimson God, Grandmaster, and Rainbow Dude, the amount of the Returners that are here in this world has been reduced to just 6.
[Great TimeMaster]: As you all might know, 6 Returners is not enough to start the Final War. We need to have 10 Returners, which is an impossibility at this point…
[Everyone Else]: …
[Great TimeMaster]: Since this amount of Returners is a problem, we of course have to find a way to alleviate it. That is what this meeting is all about, so please give me all the ideas that you can give.
[Alex]: Wait, what?
Although the Great TimeMaster's comments about the amount of Returners all sounded right to Alex, there was something about her last 2 sentences that did not sit right to him.
Did the Great TImeMaster just said that their meeting will be on how they can 'manually' increase the amount of Returners in the Traveler's World?
Why would the Great TimeMaster even talk about the amount of Returners present, as if it were something that she can control?
No matter how much the Great TImeMaster complains about the amount of Returners, it will not just increase in the way that she wanted it!
The amount of Returners all depended on the talent pool of the Travelers, something that this current meeting cannot just influence!
[Great TImeMaster]: Hm? You sound like you have a problem with what I just said Alex. Out with it.
[Alex]: Ha? You dare say that I have a problem, when what you said was obviously problematic already?
[Great TimeMaster]: I don't get what you are talking about, Alex. What's wrong with what I said?
[Alex]: ….You said that this meeting will talk about dealing with the problem related to the amount of Returning Travelers present in this world. Do you know how ridiculous that sounds?
[Great TImeMaster]: ??? Why would it be ridiculous?
[Alex]: W-why would it be ridiculous? Come on! In order to make someone a Returning Traveler, they must first reach Half-Step Transcendence Level first! Such feat is hard to make, and you're talking as if you can make that happen easily! I mean, how would you even do that, when there is no one present that can easily reach that level?
[Great TImeMaster]: Hm? Are you sure that no one can in this world can easily reach Half-Step Transcendence Level? Are you really sure about that?
[Alex]: What do you mean by- Oh. Oh. Oh. Of course you meant 'that'.
The ridiculousness of the Great TImeMaster's claims was enough to rile Alex, hence his current disagreement with her.
However, although Alex has an inkling that the Great TimeMaster's claims were useless, he suddenly discovered something as he argued with her.
This discovery was related to their argument, and it was enough to silence him.
[Great TimeMaster]: Hey, why are you sounding speechless now, Alex? Come on, spit out what you just thought. You must have discovered the main focus of this meeting already. Come on, you can say it.
[Alex]: ….
[Great TImeMaster]: ….
[Alex]: ….
[Great TImeMaster]: ….
[Alex]: You… you're planning to assist me so that I will become a Returning Traveler, am I right? That's the main reason why I am here in this meeting. Not only did you want to talk to me, you're also here to make me agree in this plan of yours!