From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Kieran, visibly startled by Ashaiki's swift movement, couldn't hide her surprise. Her eyes widened as she asked, "Who exactly are you again?" There was a noticeable trace of worry in her voice, indicating her astonishment at witnessing such extraordinary speed, something she seldom encountered.

Ashaiki, however, chose to ignore Kieran's question. Her focus shifted abruptly as she warned, "Don't mention a damn thing about anyone on this planet having any power." Her grip on Kieran's arm tightened, her tone serious and commanding.

Kieran, feeling the intensity of Ashaiki's grasp, responded with a shaky "Sure," a hint of apprehension in her voice. As Ashaiki released her grip, leaving a faint red mark on Kieran's arm that slowly faded, Kieran continued to press buttons on her watch, her actions enveloped in a tense silence.

After a few seconds, the silence was broken by a cough from the other end of the line. An elderly voice, resonant and clear, came through. "Kieran, is that you already? How is your investigation of Earth going?" the voice inquired.

Kieran's voice conveyed both appreciation and concern as she spoke into the watch. "Hey old man, thanks for the watch, it really does make reporting back easier. I'm sorry to say, though, that the situation here on Earth is more troubling than we had anticipated."

The old man's voice, laced with anxiety, crackled through the device. "Oh no, what's happening with the Earthling mortals?"

Pausing to gather her thoughts, Kieran responded carefully, "The planet is facing an invasion by creatures from the Vale universe. I suspect this might be linked to the Purgatory King, as one of the beings I encountered identified himself as the Lord of the Vale. It's a serious situation."

Kieran, her gaze lingering on the screens displaying real-time global data, contemplated her response. The room's ambiance, a blend of ancient architecture and modern technology, underscored the gravity of their conversation. Ashaiki's gesture towards the computers suggested an untold depth of human resilience and ingenuity.

The old man's voice, tinged with concern, broke through her thoughts. "Kieran, are you still there?"

"Yes, sorry, I'm just processing all the information I've come across so far to make sure I get it right," Kieran replied, her voice thoughtful.

She continued, turning her attention back to the conversation. "The humans have become surprisingly technologically advanced. They're using high military-grade tank rounds to target the creatures' vital spots as they appear. It's quite impressive, actually," she explained, a hint of admiration in her tone.

"But you mentioned that the Lord of the Vale showed himself."

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"Yes, I guess I showed up at the right time because I dealt with him personally," she stated with a hint of pride in her voice.

"I see, so you managed to kill one of the Lords of the Purgatory King?"

Kieran, stumbling over her words slightly, said, "Well, no. After slashing off his hands, he fled back to the Vale from a portal of some sorts. Which reminds me, I've been meaning to ask: how can all these creatures use a portal to get to these planets, but I have to travel via crystal and move through space?"

Kieran's curiosity lingered in her tone as she sought an explanation for the disparity in their modes of travel.

The old man chuckled slightly, stating, "You'll learn about that once you've climbed a bit higher, child. But knowing you failed to kill him, he's sure to come back and even attempt an all-out attack on Earth. I will go ahead and send a request to Headquarters to let them know this alarming news. "

"Just to confirm, Earthlings have been defending Earth this entire time with just technology and weapons?" His voice carried a hint of concern and intrusion.

"From everything I've seen so far, yes. I'm still searching for a certain someone, but I'll keep you updated on anything I find. Please give me a call as soon as you learn anything in return. And before you go, why don't they all just attack at once? From the early lessons we were given, the Vale should have billions of able-bodied creatures to attack, right?"

There was a moment of pause before anything came across as he asked, "Is anyone else nearby right now?" Kieran took a moment to respond, stating, "No, it's just me and the mountains right now while I plan what to do next and see how I can help protect the humans in the meantime."

"I see," the old voice stated, "Well, it's time that's as simple as the lessons you were given about the Vale.

The real name for them is just plainly the Vale of Despair, and it's a universe of damned souls and creatures with no real king to provide stability. The King of Purgatory is nothing but an empty title."

"That sounds weird, but I don't see how that has anything to do with my question."

"Well, my young lady, no one is directly in charge, and they gain power by eating the flesh of other creatures. So, they usually can never agree on one place to attack, and the Angelic King has mostly limited their abilities to where they can attack. In doing so, only weak creatures can pass from the Vale universe to other universes undetected."

"It is alarming the Lord was able to break into the Mortal universe undetected. Please try and make a secondary mission of yours to find out how they are managing to do this. At the least, this is the only planet experiencing this issue, and at worst, this invasion of Earth is but a speck of sand affecting hundreds of worlds if they have been attacking many places without being detected.

That's all for now; I will update you once I hear back." \\[Click noise\\]

- Meanwhile -

The old man sat in the office, a giant screen in front of him shifting from planet to planet. "Hm, I suppose I should head to the command deck so we can get some proper investigation going."

He stood up from the chair as the small room's lights flickered. Heading to the door, he attempted to open it.

The door blinked red as a shadowy figure wrapped around his feet. A tendril shot from the darkness, stabbing him in the leg and covering his mouth as he screamed.

The tendril slit his throat and dragged him into the ground below, leaving nothing but a quiet room with a broken camera in the right corner.

Kieran, taking a deep breath before calling out to the two ladies, stated, "Did you have any idea about them crossing over undetected?"

-Meanwhile-

Ashaiki stated, "It doesn't really matter. We can't rely on the Angelic race to handle this or any issue; they are cowards who destroy everything the second anything goes against their will."