Chapter 4609: Ginnungagap Festival II

He wanted to continue rapidly increasing the tally of his prisoners in THE Infinite Desmoterion.

Because more prisoners meant his Way would advance even faster. His progression in mastering The First Tongue would accelerate exponentially.

If he had twenty-seven THE Surface Depth entities all imprisoned and cultivating their Ways of Existence under extreme temporal dilation, all of their advancement feeding directly into his own growth, how rapidly would he reach THE classification even with his ridiculously demanding foundation requirements?

And part of the reason he wanted to keep moving at breakneck pace was a growing sense of unease.

Since arriving in Ginnungagap, he could objectively be considered to have experienced extremely and unfathomably glorious fortune.

Learning The First Tongue directly from THE Primeval Titan Ul’moreth. Successfully suppressing his first THE classification entity. Acquiring treasures and knowledge beyond measure.

This was all far too much concentrated luck and opportunity.

He half expected everything to collapse catastrophically at any moment!

Existence was fundamentally unfair. Existence would not remain on easy mode indefinitely.

If fighting a THE entity and nearly losing his Quintessence could even be considered "easy mode."

He even looked around cautiously as if expecting some monstrous creature to emerge from nowhere at any second to fuck everything up spectacularly.

But instead of disaster, Ul’moreth was the only one who approached him.

The ancient being’s presence radiated amused understanding as he spoke.

|Haha, I can see a look of worry and impatience burning in your eyes, Little Anomaly. Did you want to continue battling immediately without rest? Are you worried that Existence will shatter in the next moment to ruin all your carefully laid plans?|

He paused before continuing with reassuring authority.

|While such catastrophic interruption may indeed be possible, I will tell you plainly not to worry excessively. Because I, your Teacher, am here beside you! I may be excessively hairy and difficult to look at, but I am actually somewhat powerful when circumstances demand it. Somewhat...|

His tone became more serious despite the underlying humor.

|Loosen up just a little bit, Little Anomaly. Even if Existence itself begins to fall apart around us, I will personally hold it together long enough for you to accomplish what you need. Now come and participate properly in the festival. You are the entire reason it began, after all. This is the first time since the weavings of THE Secretive Eon that someone has broken the Scales...|

WAA!

|This will also be an excellent opportunity for you to acquire treasures and boons that can significantly aid the progression of your Way. Some of what will be offered can even directly elevate your proficiency in The First Tongue itself beyond what normal practice could achieve.|

Ul’moreth said such words with genuine encouragement.

Noah’s eyes shone brightly with renewed interest at that final revelation.

His naturally cautious nature did not change fundamentally. He still fully expected and remained prepared for the absolute worst possible outcome.

But for now, he would focus on acquiring whatever treasures this festival offered.

And gathering critical information.

His thoughts formed into a direct question sent to Ul’moreth.

|What exactly are THE Vaults of Ginnungagap?|

Ul’moreth and Noah floated together toward the center of the festivities where Ginnu Lifeforms had shockingly begun performing ritual dances.

They moved in precise circles around massive flames formed entirely from the Phoneme of Fire written repeatedly in intricate patterns that resembled a bonfire.

The ritual had distinct structure. Ginnu danced in concentric circles around the central flames, their movements following ancient patterns that created secondary linguistic expressions through pure motion.

The swirling Phonemes of Fire blazed higher with each completed rotation of the dancers.

Archaic and melodic sounds echoed continuously from all directions, creating an atmosphere that felt timeless and profound.

In the midst of such celebration, Ul’moreth smiled beneath his obscuring hair as he began his explanation with voice carrying mysterious weight.

|Many entities do not know this truth, but Ginnungagap alone is actually even more vast than The Infinite Unfurling that contains it. The chaotic space between ordered reality extends farther than most can comprehend or survive exploring.|

|There exist countless Weavings of The First Tongue and concentrated expressions of pure Existence scattered throughout this vast expanse. Places and phenomena that none of us fully understand despite eons of study.|

|THE Vaults of Ginnungagap are specific locations that hold extremely concentrated Weavings of either The First Tongue in its purest form or raw undifferentiated Existence itself. These places naturally generate Civilizational Treasures that would be extraordinarily useful for entities at any Depth of Absolute Sovereignty.|

His voice took on more serious tone.

|But these Vaults are not merely treasure repositories waiting to be plundered. They are genuinely dangerous places where reality operates according to rules that shift constantly. Where The First Tongue speaks itself without conscious direction, creating effects that can elevate or annihilate those who venture inside.|

|Some Vaults contain time that flows backward or sideways. Others hold spaces where all eighteen Phonemes manifest simultaneously in chaotic superposition. Still others are places where Existence itself is still deciding what it wants to become, making them fundamentally unstable at levels that even THE Intermediate Depth entities struggle to withstand.|

|I have found many profound things when venturing into various Vaults across the eons. Treasures, knowledge, understanding of The First Tongue that cannot be gained through any other method.|

He gestured toward the accumulated treasures floating in the sky.

|But the gift I will give you right now to commemorate your grand accomplishment will be treasures that even I have been personally enjoying and benefiting from. Items I will now pass down to you because I judge you capable of making better use of them than I can at this stage of my existence.|

After saying this with genuine generosity, Ul’moreth reached into the space near the ritual Phonemes of Fire and withdrew something extraordinary.

Vibrant obsidian Lotuses materialized in his hands, each one shaped in unique variations of different Phonemes rather than having normal petal structure.

One Lotus was formed entirely from the Phoneme of Light written in flowing script.

Another took the shape of the Phoneme of Time inscribed in crystallized moments.

A third embodied the Phoneme of Paradox in contradictory geometries.

Noah could sense terrifically potent Weavings of The First Tongue emanating from these strange flowers.

He immediately activated his Lens of Civilization to examine them in detail.

|Treasure Analysis|

|Name: The Primordial Comprehension Lotus (Phoneme Variation: Light)|

|Classification: Vault-Born Treasure of The First Tongue|

|Composition: Crystallized comprehension of linguistic fundamentals shaped by concentrated exposure to pure First Tongue expression|

|Effect: Consumption induces a unique state of profound comprehension in The First Tongue|

|Primary Function: Allows observer to perceive all variations of Phonemes and the infinite different Logos that could potentially be formed from various combinations|

|Note: Variations are truly endless - this treasure provides temporary access to perceiving that infinite possibility space|

|Secondary Effect: If consumed by an entity who has not yet learned The First Tongue, this item would place them in an elevated state where they could potentially learn one or more variations of Core Phonemes directly|

|Comprehension state is temporary but insights gained are permanent|

|Duration: Variable based on consumer’s affinity with The First Tongue|

|Origin: THE Vaults of Ginnungagap - Vault of Infinite Expression|

Noah observed the detailed analysis of such an extraordinary treasure.

Instantly, his eyes pulsed with building majesty and barely contained tyranny.

This...looked unfathomably glorious!

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