Chapter 540: Chapter 4: A Bizarre World

"At last, a fish has taken the bait."

In the Secret Realm, Richard looked at the Space Rift in front of him, his lips curving into an unstoppable grin.

"I've waited five years, and now I can finally enter safely."

Ulysses, perched on Richard's shoulder, flapped his wings a bit tiredly.

"So many contracts sent out, and finally, someone has taken the bait. Making these contracts has almost killed me."

"Ha-ha, stop complaining; let's go in," Richard laughed, "You've been in the Secret Realm for so many years, aren't you bored to death?"

"Psh, you're the one with no patience, barely a few decades and you already can't sit still..."

Amid their banter, the man and the bird entered the world.

Inside the world, Ben suddenly woke from a dream. The effects of the painkillers had worn off, and the pain gnawing at his body from all over was almost unbearable.

But quickly, the pain vanished, replaced by a numb tingling itch.

"Hmm?"

Ben opened his eyes, a look of surprise on his face.