Young Rubio teleported back to the cathedral, only to behold his own Puppet dutifully pouring tea for his uncle; his ire surged, so he activated the teleportation again.
A radiant white light descended, and upon landing, young Rubio found himself amidst a desolate wilderness. As he turned around, he recoiled in shock and hastily directed his battle-axe Puppet to shield him.
He faced four individuals: two men and two women. One man and both women stood several meters tall atop colossal crabs, while the other was seated upon an enormous black scorpion. Behind them, four giant centipedes loomed, and two immense eagles circled overhead.
Young Rubio's lips trembled, unable to speak as he gazed at the figures before him. Glancing at his frail battle-axe Puppet, he began to doubt whether he truly was a puppet master?
