Chapter 88: Meeting with Laeh
Noah appeared in a strange realm.
A swirling sea of color extended endlessly in every direction—every hue imaginable flowing and dancing together in divine harmony, as if existence itself was painting in real time.
This was no ordinary place.
It was sacred.
It was Laeh’s domain—the personal space of the world’s will.
Suspended midair, legs crossed in a relaxed posture, sat a figure. A young boy with green hair flowing softly, eyes glowing with ancient calm. And on his face—a gentle, inviting smile.
"My lucky star," Laeh said warmly, "we finally meet."
Noah’s muscles tensed. Instinctively, his guard rose. There was something unnatural about Laeh’s voice. It was calm... but too calm. Smooth, but carrying a weight he couldn’t quite measure. It pressed on the soul—not maliciously, but overwhelmingly.
"...Who are you?" Noah asked, his tone sharp.
Laeh’s smile didn’t falter. "No need to be nervous. I would never harm my lucky star. Not in a million years."
Noah narrowed his eyes. "Why do you keep calling me that? ’Lucky star’?"
He had no idea who—or what—this being truly was. But it clearly knew him.
"How could I not call you that?" Laeh chuckled softly. "You’ve created an entirely new race inside me. You gave me peace of mind—no longer haunted by fear that the shadow might one day snap and destroy me. You triggered the awakening of a celestial within me. You even formed a new Forbidden Zone."
Each word was delivered with quiet pride.
"All of that strengthened me. You’ve made me more. So yes, Noah Weaverheart... you are my lucky star."
BADUM—!
Noah’s heart skipped a beat. Literally.
No way. It couldn’t be...
"...Are you... the world?" he asked awkwardly.
Laeh laughed softly. "Yes. I am Laeh. The will of this world itself."
He gave a graceful nod. "It’s good to finally meet you, Noah Weaverheart."
Noah blinked, still stunned. A world will. The world. Sentient. Speaking. Smiling at him.
That wasn’t just rare—it was unprecedented.
Because no one in this world ever met Laeh in person. They might know his existence, but to meet Laeh, he has to acknowledge you first.
And it’s not easy to gain the acknowledgment of a world.
So...
{Ding!}
{EXCEPTIONAL!}
{You are the first being in the world of Laeh to lay eyes on its will.}
{Title acquired: Loved by Laeh}
{Current State of Existence: 4800}
{Next Threshold: 5000}
The Akashic Record chimed quietly in the back of his mind. But Noah barely glanced at it. His focus was fully on Laeh.
"It’s... an honor," he said, bowing slightly. "To meet the world itself."
Laeh’s grin widened. "Indeed it is. But I like you, so it’s only natural." He puffed his chest slightly with mock pride.
Noah smiled faintly, starting to get a feel for Laeh’s playful temperament.
Then the world’s will grew serious.
"Let’s get to why you’re here," Laeh said, his voice deepening.
"I’ve seen your actions. How openly you oppose Elijah. How carefully you’ve prepared. But I still must ask you, directly—"
He paused. The air around them shimmered.
"Are you truly ready? To go against Elijah... and the celestial backing him? Ready to face them all?"
Noah’s eyes hardened. His voice was steady. "Yes. I’m ready."
Laeh nodded, pleased. But his expression remained grave.
"Then you should know—Elijah is not the only one."
Noah nodded calmly, unsurprised.
"Oh?" Laeh blinked. "You already know? How interesting."
He didn’t realize Elira had already told Noah this. Her realm remained invisible to even Laeh’s perception.
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