Bab 270: 267: Trifold realm and a sneaky rat!

Val used the power of the mystical shovel to enter the Other Side of the lesser dimension after retrieving the tool from the pocket dimension of his Void Orb cursed artifact.

In this obscure space, Oliver was unmistakably there, seated calmly in the cave just as the Tracker had indicated.

His form was visible, yet something felt amiss. Val couldn't point out what was wrong, but he kicked it to the back of his mind as he felt great to have finally found Oliver, who was in one piece.

"Finally found you," Val said with a hint of relief in his voice.

But despite his words, Oliver remained undisturbed, not showing the slightest recognition.

A creeping sense of unease instantly settled in Val's chest.

He tried communicating with him again, this time he even raised his voice as he spoke,

"Oliver? Can you hear me?"