Against enemies that lived outside the bounds of space, time, and reality itself- something fantastical was required!
One couldn't even fathom how powerful such beings were as if even time was not something that bound them, just how powerful could they grow to be? The few seconds passing right now which bound Noah and all others under the expanse of Extremity could be akin to millions or trillions of years, or maybe an extended thread of an instant that never passed for them.
"..."
The whole thing was simply too abstruse to even fully comprehend as one had to make sure their understanding of it all was not filled with falsehood!
"An authority to live outside of time...good!"
He spoke these words to himself as the veiled Extremity before him continued to release an air of glory.
[I'll take this as your agreement to drop the feud. The next time we meet will be when you have undergone Apexification as we will see whether you have attained 'that'. The full picture will also be revealed to you according to the Investiture of Extremity...]
Her words that were akin to a symphony of excellence rang out, the potent aura of Extremity she emanated beginning to fade as Noah's Soul felt like it was being deprived of a source that was greatly boosting his power!
So his eyes flashed sharply as he asked quizzically.
"Say, do you want anything? Anything that I can give?"
...!
Did the Esteemed Extremity want anything? Such a question arose from Noah as it was an incredulous one to hear!
But he had to ask as he continued to see dazzling prompts while his soul exponentially surged upwards in power.
[The pure waves of Extremity in your surroundings are hungrily devoured into your atoms with every breath...]
He was breathing in Extremity.
He did not want such a boost to fade away so quickly!
But...what could a being who had not even achieved Apexification give to someone as Esteemed as her?
What could someone who had reached Extremity give to someone who was nowhere close?
The veiled existence before Noah had her voice emanate from all around once more as she replied.
[You can grant me nothing other than becoming a powerful combatant in the future who has attained 'that' as soon as possible.]
WAA!
It was clarified as Noah smiled at such an answer and nodded.
"Right? You say that you favor me because I have attained the Absolute Seed of Extremity and that Extremity itself is guaranteed for me, and I would have 'that' which is crucial to fight the Unknown enemies. If you truly want to produce such an expert from me, and in a relatively short period of time, nothing helps me more than being close to a pure aura of Extremity. If you want me to very quickly join the ranks of those who bear the weight of an Albatross, you just need to keep me around you while I cultivate and ponder Extremity."
...!
BOOOM!
"It doesn't take anything away from your grandeur, I would just leave one of my bodies wherever you are, and you can contribute to this grand mission of the Aeonic Havens of Extremity to produce a powerful being much faster."
Shocking words left his mouth naively as Noah's aim was made apparent!
He wanted to continue inhaling in the greatness of Extremity as the pristine existence before him could not have her emotions read- her words being the only thing to go by as they resounded again.
[You ask for something that you would obtain if you joined an Aeonic Inheritance or something like the Sima Clan. Every few years, their Disciples are able to listen to the lessons of their Esteemed Extremities as the even more prized Disciples are allowed to stay near their abodes to vibrate with the pure essence of Extremity. If you wish for this, simply accept the invitations from the Cult of Endless Shadows or the Sima Clan.]
The nature of Inheritances and their structure was laid out as Noah nodded freely while still pressing forward.
"And which Inheritance or Clan are you a part of? I'm content cultivating around you for now as apart from this helping achieve the quick rise of an expert with an Absolute Seed of Extremity, I will go further and say that I will take on the weight of an Albatross as the price."
...!
[Oh?] Even though she was veiled, Noah felt like he could feel her lips curving up into a smile as his soul buzzed with power- the essence of the Indefatigable Dynamis of Extremity burning around the edges of his skin as he still couldn't take any step closer to her!
"Yes. This should also be something you want seeing as how it is the cost for making an Oath of Extremity and how it is something forced on all Apex Aeonic Lifeforms routinely. I will accept the weight of a Golden Haven Albatross for let's say... every month that I cultivate near you?"
His eyes shone with power and ingenuity as he gazed forward.
This grand opportunity was something that wasn't even known or even a possibility moments ago, but the split second Noah felt the turbulent changes within his Aspects of Existence just from being close to an existence that had achieved Extremity, he wanted to continue grasping onto it as the increased pace of progression was too grand!
So he calculated countless possibilities and crafted his words in a way where he would get what he wanted by giving something that an Esteemed Extremity Adjudicator would want.
Seeing her silence, Noah liked his chances as a moment later, she replied with a verdict!
[One Golden Haven Albatross for every week that passes. And if you haven't undergone Apexification within a year, the weight of an Obsidian Haven Albatross shall be added. ]
HUUM!
Noah's eyes curved into a devilish smile as the cherry-colored essence around him granted an exceedingly demonic charm- a charm that contained a deadly light of Indefatigability!
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