Chapter 67

For the couple, the first experience of flying on a huge bird turned out to be unforgettable. They enjoyed the new experience with joy and admired the surroundings of Limbo from a bird's-eye view.

It was one of the best memories since they had been in another world. They both understood that they would not be able to have such an experience in their own world yet.

They had no idea how much the world had changed after their disappearance. They only knew that after the first disaster, a strange energy affected the animal kingdom, and all creatures began to change and evolve. Perhaps, during their absence, such huge birds have already appeared, capable of carrying ordinary people on their backs. All that remained was to tame them.

It was their first trip to Limbo. When they first came here, they didn't feel any joy from their surroundings. They were terrified and afraid of the forest, afraid of every rustle and did not sleep all night, fearing the unknown.

After they almost died when confronted by their doppelgangers, they met Nemo and his group. Only then did they get a chance to rest for a while. However, the next day, danger overtook them again, and they ran like madmen towards the city.

Once in the city after the «Reset», their System caused extreme stress, from which they lost consciousness for a whole week. They woke up in Milica's house. From then until today, they spent most of their time in this unusual place called Limbo at Milica's house and its surroundings.

The couple continued to enjoy the flight. Idan, watching the world around him, suddenly heard Arabel's voice in his head:

"Idan, do you think we can find a way out?"

There was uncertainty in Arabel's voice.

"Of course!" replied Idan confidently, trying to give her more confidence. "At least I believe Milica and trust her."

"What does the Master have to do with it?" — Arabel asked, not understanding why Idan had suddenly mentioned Milica.

"You know, I've been thinking about all the events that have happened to us and what we've learned today. I think I roughly understand the big picture," Idan decided to share his thoughts with Arabel, using this opportunity.

However, before that, he turned to the System with a question: "Tell me, System, why is Limbo targeting us?"

All this time they were under Milica's protection, and nothing terrible happened to them during their stay there. If it weren't for Milica's constant warnings that Limbo was targeting them, they would have long since forgotten about such a danger. Now that they had left a safe place, the likelihood of encountering this threat had increased significantly.

Idan understood that the Adventurer Guild had a lot of eyes, and most likely, no one would take any action until their group reached the Forbidden Zone.

"Come on, System. Do you think we don't understand? For example, I'm sure that Limbo is targeting us precisely because of you," Idan said, not waiting for a response from the System, and decided to express his opinion.

"I'm right, aren't I? Tell me if I'm right or wrong!"

Finally, the System spoke, breaking the long silence.

"As I suspected," sighed Idan.

"What are you talking about?" Arabel asked after hearing the words of Idan and the System.

"You see, at first I thought Limbo was attacking us because we were aliens from another world. But the more I learned about this world, the more I began to suspect that it wasn't just that," Idan shared his thoughts with Arabel.

"The moment the System revealed its consciousness, Limbo invaded it, and the System activated protection. That's what she told us after we came to our senses after his unsuccessful attempt to fry our brains," when Idan said those words, Arabel remembered them and shuddered slightly, as if reliving that moment.

"You probably believed her words, just like I did, because there were no lies in her words, she just didn't reveal the whole truth. Now that the System has confirmed that Limbo is targeting her, I can say with confidence that the System managed to get some of Limbo's secrets during his invasion. And Limbo knows about this, which is why it's trying so hard to get to us and get to the System. It just wants to get to the thief," concluded Idan.

Arabel was surprised by Idan's reasoning.

"Are you surprised?" asked Idan, noticing Arabel's silence, and reached out to her through a mental link.

"Yes, I'm really confused," Arabel confirmed.

"I don't think you'll believe it until I give you a few arguments that led me to this conclusion. Don't you remember our conversation with Milica when she explained her condition?" Idan began, recalling their meeting with Milica.

Of course, Arabel remembered this conversation perfectly. Milica couldn't leave the third city because of the agreement with Limbo.

One day, as a result of a partial fusion with Limbo's consciousness, Milica learned some of the secrets of this entity. Since then, Limbo has been hunting for her, seeking to devour her at any cost. Realizing this, Milica decided never to leave the third city, and in response, Limbo switched to her disciples and subordinates, trying to provoke her.

After years of confrontation, they finally came to an agreement. Limbo promised not to attack her disciples and subordinates, and Milica was forbidden to leave the third city and share information about Limbo.

Remembering this, Arabel realized that Milica's story was somewhat similar to their current situation. Limbo hunts them the same way he once hunted Milica. And Idan's suspicions that the System somehow managed to get Limbo's secrets no longer seem like mere guesses.

No, Arabel began to believe Idan's words, that it was because of the System that Limbo's consciousness was targeting them.