Marco was in front of her, however his skin on the back was completely gone, and she could see burned muscles, blood was coming out from his body.
However, when Alice watched everything else around her, her eyes widened in shock, there was a gargantuan hole in the ground, it was at least 30 thousand feet deep, and as large as a big island.
From where Alice put the barrier and beyond, there still was earth and grass, however, around them there was nothing.
It was incredible the damage that this attack could do, it was enough to kill Illias, remembering her power when she clashed with her.
However she wasn't worried about it, she immediately rushed to Marco and turned his body around, seeing his bloodied face with closed eyes.
Alice: Marco!
Marco slowly opened his eyes, and looked at Alice's face.
Marco: ...A...Alice…
Alice: MARCO!! ARE YOU ALRIGHT!?
Marco: ….F-Fuck… Off… Do I… Seem… As if I am… Alright? I… I'm seeing the light…
Alice: Don't go towards the light, Marco!
Marco: Light looks… Gooooood….
Alice: Stop Marco! Don't go!
Marco: ...Gaah…
Then he closed his eyes, and Alice released tears from sorrow and let out a scream, however…
Marco: Ha! Gotcha!
He opened his eyes and grinned, Alice stopped screaming and looked at Marco with surprise.
Alice: Wha… What?
Marco: You got pranked, little shit!
Alice: That's… That's not funny…
She cleaned her eyes from her tears while gritting her teeth.
Marco: It was so fucking funn-OOF!
He got pummelled from Alice in the stomach, and this time he spit blood.
Marco: FUCK!! I AM ALMOST DYING!!
Alice: JUST FUCKING DIE ALREADY!!
Marco: HELL NO! I STILL HAVE THINGS TO DO!
Alice punched Marco again, and fell unconscious, then she clicked her tongue. After that, her tail coiled around Marco's body and transported him with her.
Alice: 'You still have things to do… Huh… Marco, thank goodness you aren't dead…'
Then she smiled a bit and looked towards where the treasure cove was, before slithering there.
[Dreamscape]
Marco opened his eyes, and found himself in a place he never thought to go again, it was the same place where Illias appeared before, and speaking of the devil, here she was, slowly descending in front of him.
Marco: Illias…
Illias: Tsk, tsk, tsk. It's Goddess Illias for you.
Marco didn't had any obligation to hide his emotions from her, because she was not the same of his world's version. He would leave soon, and forget about this place.
And then, this Illias plans to use Luka, not him, and she doesn't know anything about him.
Marco: I'll never use that title for you… 'System, why isn't the Blacklist feature working?'
*Ding*
*Host blacklisted the person "Illias" from host's world, not this world's "Illias"*
Then he saw Illias' eyes slightly narrowing, and said.
Illias: Do you know that you can die whenever I decide so?
Marco: Hah! That threat will not work with me, first of all, this is only a dream, precisely MY dream, and judging from the feelings I am getting now, this is a Lucid Dream, the real god here is me, not you.
Second, I know you saw what happened near the border of Illias Continent, and I doubt you can come out unscathed from that attack, and the best thing is that I can make it stronger.
Third, any angel you will send here is not enough to beat me, maybe Eden can do it, however not without losing an arm or a leg-
Fourth, I have 2 Alice to my side, so it's extra help.
Fifth: I know everything about your plans to use Luka to kill Black Alice when she uses a drug that is made from the genes of the 1st Monster Lord and devours you, so you can have more power, and I can go around to search for Black Alice and Promestein, and advise them, or even Luka himself.
Sixth: I am sure I can get one of the six ancestors' help, so it will be harder for you to win.
'I hope the bluff was enough…'
…
Every word that came out from his mouth shook greatly Illias, each reason was more shocking than the previous one, even though he lied on the second and third, especially when he mentioned the Six Ancestors, which were a great pain in her ass during the Great War of 1000 years ago.
Illias gritted her teeth in anger and said.
Illias: What do you want to not interfere with my plans?
Marco: Nothing.
Illias: ...Excuse me?
Marco: Nothing, I want you to do nothing against me or Alice, I don't really care about your plans, just don't interfere with mine. And don't worry, it isn't anything against you.
Illias calmed down, understanding what he wanted, and sighed.
Illias: Alright, I accept the deal. however, if you try so-
Marco: NO ONE CARES!!! 'Kick her out!'
*Ding*
*Understood*
Then Illias vanished with a pop, and the dream started to distort, some moments later, Marco found himself looking on the sky during evening.
Marco: Huh?
He looked around and found himself in Alice's tail.
Alice: Oh, you are awake.
Marco: Where are we?
Alice: We almost reached the treasure cove, are you able to walk?
Marco: Yeah, I think I can manage… 'System, status,'
*Ding*
*Name: Marco*
*Age: 15*
*Sex: Male*
*Race: Human*
*Status: Healthy.*
Then Alice put Marco in the ground, and he started to stretch his body, not finding any problem, he nodded and walked beside Alice, towards the treasure cove.
Some minutes later, they reached the place, it was just like they remembered, and without any hesitation, they dived in.
Alice: I'm having a bit of nostalgia…
Marco: ...I don't, the only thing I miss from my time in Illias Continent was my ship.
Alice: ...Don't you dare to do something like that in the near future…
Marco heard Alice's icy cold tone and shivered a bit, then he heard some footsteps and found the familiar white loli kitsune coming out from a big stone.
Kitsu: Wawa! A human appeared!
Marco: 'Alright, Tamamo is here…'
But Marco didn't paid attention to her, and continued to walk forward, Kitsu was pissed off that she was ignored and blocked his way.
Kitsu: I will not let you pass!
Marco just vanished from the way, appearing behind Kitsu thanks to Sylph, but he still walked forward instead of finishing her off, she was too weak to hurt him anyway. Aaaaand too stupid…
Kitsu: Huh? Where did he go?
She never had in mind that Marco was behind her, and kept looking right and left.
[Later]
Since Marco remembered the way to the room with the Poseidon's Bell, he easily reached the room, where Nanabi was guarding the door, she noticed Marco, while Alice was hidden somewhere, and stood on her 4 limbs.
Nanabi: I am Nanabi. Past this door is the treasury… So I can't let you pass.
Marco: *Sigh* Look, I just need to talk to Tamamo, can you let me pass?
Nanabi's eyes narrowed and stood on guard.
Nanabi: What are you here for?
Marco: It would be better if you and her will listen together, I don't want to repeat myself. Now, can you let me pass?
Nanabi: N-
She was trying to refuse him, however the door behind her opened, and Tamamo came out with an happy face.
Nanabi immediately bowed and greeted her.
Nanabi: Lady Tamamo…
Tamamo just patted her head and said.
Tamamo: Don't worry about him, I will deal with this problem.
Then she turned towards Marco and, still with her mischievous smile on her face, her eyes narrowed.
Tamamo: So, who are you, kid?
Marco: I think Granberia already told you about my particular case…
Tamamo: Ohhhhh! You are the world traveler!
Nanabi: ...He's what?
Tamamo: Shhhh, just listen…
Nanabi stood silent and Tamamo turned towards Marco again, before opening her fan and cover her chin with it.
Tamamo: So, I presume that she is here too.
Marco: Yeah, Alice, come out.
And from a corner, Alice slithered out, before waving her hand to the two kitsunes.
Tamamo: Alright, however, I want something in return… Even if she is the Monster Lord...
She pointed to Alice with her fan, and kept talking.
Tamamo: ...She isn't my boss. So I am not obligated to help you.
Alice: You…
Marco put an hand in front of Alice, to stop her, and he replied.
Marco: Alright, then how about this? I will answer a question of yours regarding my universe, I doubt that you aren't curious about what happened there, and I will give you an important information to only you, then you will decide what do you want to do with it.
*Ding*
*Special Quest: Answer a question of Tamamo and give her an important information.*
Tamamo: Ummm… Deal!
Then she extended one hand, and Marco grabbed it before shaking it.
[SPECIAL QUESTS]
1st. Achieve coexistence between Monsters and Humans
2nd. Kill Illias
3rd. Return to Lucifina's grave
4th. Visit every places in Illias Continent, Sentora and Hellgondo
5th. Turn back to Sabasa Kingdom
6th. Make Alice happy
7th. Rescue Sara, again…
8th. Turn back to the original world with Alice (Alpha)
9th. Haunt Luka as a ghost if you are killed because of his decision
10th. Answer a question of Tamamo and give her an important information