Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 231

Chapter 231: We are Friends II

The cracks on the egg’s surface began to spread rapidly, growing in number as the tiny life within fiercely pushed against the hard shell. Each strike echoed faintly, as the world witnessed its determination to break free. Slowly but surely, the creature inside was making progress, working tirelessly to overcome the final barrier that separated it from the outside world.

Aiden and everyone else in the vicinity watched in silent anticipation, their eyes fixed on the egg. Even Astralium, who usually remained aloof, opened his eyes, his gaze locked on the small but significant event unfolding before them.

With a delicate yet determined push, the first piece of the shell finally broke away, falling to the ground with a soft clatter. From within the tiny opening, a single blue eye peeked out, blinking as it adjusted to the light outside.

“Hmm,” Aiden murmured, his curiosity piqued as he leaned in closer to get a better look at the eye.

The blue eye stared back at him, seemingly aware of his presence. Suddenly, the eye began to emit a bright glow, intensifying with each passing second.

“Wait—” Aiden began, but before he could react further, a sharp beam of light shot out from the eye, cutting through the air with precision. The beam, almost like a concentrated laser, pierced the wall behind them with an audible sizzle, leaving a charred hole in its wake.

“What the heck? This little one sure is energetic,” Aiden muttered, a mix of surprise and amusement in his voice as he turned the egg, careful to avoid any further beams. The egg responded with a soft giggle, the sound vibrating through the shell as if the creature inside was amused by its own actions.

[It seems there’s a feisty one in there,] Nexus commented, her tone laced with interest.

“That attack wasn’t just light—it was a highly concentrated energy of light,” Myne added, her eyes narrowing as she assessed the damage. “It was so intense that the air itself seemed to melt, and the moisture along the path of the beam has completely evaporated.”

Aiden followed her gaze and saw that she was right. The area where the beam had passed was now dry and scorched, the lingering heat still palpable in the air.

“This little one is packing some serious power,” Aiden thought aloud, his anticipation growing as he realized the immense potential of the creature about to be born.

Suddenly, the little one inside began to emit multiple laser beams, attacking the shell from within. Aiden found himself dodging the beams, moving frantically from side to side, almost as if he were dancing like a maniac while holding the egg.

“Buddy, can you stop it?” Aiden pleaded, glancing into the tiny hole in the shell. His words were met with yet another laser beam aimed directly at him.

Aiden quickly turned the egg around, narrowly avoiding the blast. “I guess that’s a no,” he mumbled to himself, realizing that the creature inside wasn’t going to calm down anytime soon. Deciding it was best to give the little one some space, Aiden carefully set the egg down on the ground.

The moment the egg touched the ground, the lasers stopped.

But then, a soft wail emerged from the egg. “Wahhhh… Wahhhhhhh…”

[You made it cry!] Nexus exclaimed, her voice filled with concern as the sound of the creature’s cries echoed through the air.

“I didn’t mean to!” Aiden protested, feeling a pang of guilt as he watched the egg tremble slightly with each cry. He hurriedly knelt down next to the egg, trying to comfort the little one inside. It was almost as if the egg had been waiting for him, its cries becoming more insistent as Aiden drew near.

Aiden began to gently cuddle the egg, humming softly as he rocked it back and forth. His gentle efforts seemed to soothe the little one inside, and slowly, the crying subsided. The egg settled down, and with one final, decisive crack, the shell broke apart.

As the fragments of the egg fell away, they revealed a small white fur ball nestled inside. Slowly, the fur ball uncoiled, revealing a tiny fox with pristine, snowy fur and deep blue eyes. The little fox looked up at Aiden, blinking curiously before leaning forward to lick his palm.

“Kuuuu…” the fox let out a soft, endearing sound, its tiny body trembling slightly from the effort of being born.

Aiden’s heart melted as he gazed at the little ball of cuteness before him. “Hello, little one,” Aiden whispered, his voice filled with warmth as he gently touched its head, feeling the soft fur beneath his fingertips. The fox nuzzled into his hand, a bond of trust forming between them as Aiden marveled at the tiny creature he had just welcomed into the world.

[Wow, that’s some serious…] Nexus began to say, her voice tinged with surprise.

“Yes, I know, it’s the cutest creature we’ve ever met,” Aiden interjected, unable to take his eyes off the tiny fox.

[No, I mean, look at its status,] Nexus replied, shaking her head at Aiden’s misunderstanding.

Realizing there might be more to the little fox than its adorable appearance, Aiden nodded and activated his Akashic Insight, his eyes glowing with power as he focused on the creature before him.

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Status Screen:

Name: (Unassigned)

Species: Unknown (One of a Kind)

Age: Newly Hatched

Gender: Female

Rank: ??? (Depend on her mood)

Origin: Born from the culmination of various energies, a phenomenon impossible to replicate, making it the only one of its kind.

Attributes:

Vitality: Infinite

Strength: Depend on her mood

Agility: Depend on her mood

Intelligence: Extremely High

Mystic Power: Off the Charts

Abilities:

Energy Ruler:

Description: The fox can control, manipulate, and absorb all forms of energy, whether elemental, spiritual, or even unknown types. This ability grants it unparalleled dominance over any kind of energy, as it can also infinitely absorb the life energy from atmosphere make it immortal.

Primal Resonance:

Description: The fox can tap into the primal energies that formed it, creating powerful shockwaves, barriers, or even altering the very fabric of Reality itself. It can make her create certain phenomena that were not possible under normal circumstances.

Special Traits:

Unique Aura: The fox radiates an aura that resonates with various energies in its vicinity, naturally drawing them towards it. This can cause fluctuations in the environment or enhance the fox’s power over time. It can even create a zone where immense amount of energies gathers, making it a cultivation Heaven

Mystic Eyes: The deep blue eyes of the fox can see the flow of energy around it, allowing it to detect hidden energy sources, weak points in defenses, and even predict energy-based attacks.

One With Nature : Special body that allows her to control infinite amount of energies together without causing the energies to go haywire and kill her.

This little fox, born from an extraordinary convergence of energies, possesses abilities that could tip the balance of very reality, a creature that can bring Extinction or Paradise depending on her mood.

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Aiden blinked his eyes, staring at the adorable furball cradled in his hands. “Nexus, Akashic Insight isn’t messing with me, right?” he asked, his voice tinged with confusion.

[Does your question even make sense to you?] Nexus replied, her tone laced with exasperation.

Aiden shook his head, still trying to process what he was seeing. The tiny white furball, now peacefully coiled in his palm, was already asleep.

He gently guided the surrounding plants to grow, shaping them into a soft, cotton-like bed. Carefully, he placed the little furball onto the bed of cotton plants, watching as it settled comfortably, breathing softly in its slumber. “Sleep well, little one,” Aiden murmured, a faint smile tugging at his lips as he watched over the fox.

[Aiden, you know what this fox means, right?] Nexus mumbled, her voice hesitant.

“No, I don’t,” Aiden replied, shaking his head in confusion.

[She is an…nothing,] Nexus started but then abruptly stopped, cutting herself off as if reconsidering her words.

Aiden was about to press her for more when he suddenly felt a surge of energy leaving his body. The energy flowed into the fox, forming a mysterious symbol on her body. Aiden’s curiosity piqued, and he concentrated on the symbol, his eyes straining as he tried to understand it. The effort was so intense that his eyes began to bleed.

[Aiden, stop! You can’t watch it any longer; it’s beyond your understanding!] Nexus shouted anxiously, her voice filled with urgency.

Aiden ignored her warning, frustration boiling over. “You know, I’m sick of it! I’m not ready; I know I’m not ready!” Aiden shouted, his voice laced with anger and desperation. “When will I finally understand? Why did this cube choose me? What does it want from me?”

He kept staring at the symbol as it slowly melted into the fox’s body, the mark disappearing as if it had never been there. But by the time it was gone, Aiden’s eyes were bloodshot, the strain leaving him exhausted.

Nexus watched silently, her worry evident as Aiden’s outburst subsided, his body trembling from the exertion and the unanswered questions that still weighed heavily on his mind.