Metamorphosis, Sage of the Ages, began his story.

“Ever since the Extractor Meteor crashed into Planet Millennium, forming the Crater of Chaos we are standing in, visitors from other planets have arrived here on a regular basis. The aliens that have visited here, like you, have all been friendly. They have always appeared, right here, on Time Island. Our records prove that there are fifty-six planets in the surrounding galaxies that share the exact climatic conditions and similar humanoid life forms as Planet Millennium. We know this because we communicate with intelligent life forms upon their arrival here, then document all information. We have enjoyed numerous visitors from the Milky Way galaxy, including Planet Earth.”

As Morph spoke, Hunter grabbed the water bag and swallowed more amrita. Hunter felt less skepticism while listened to the Utopian Master.

“The point I am leading to is simple. There is a direct correlation between the meteor disaster here on Millennium and the subsequent arrival of alien visitors…visitors like you. Before the meteor crash, we never had interplanetary or intergalactic visitors.”

Morph’s eyebrows arched together.

“And with the Extractor Meteor came the virus, and with it, the dreaded—”

“Virus?” Hunter knew he interrupted and remained silent.

“The Extractor Virus, and with it, the contagious Dark Plague.”

Octilogy: Eight Great Treasures

Part I - Chapter IV