Near hatching.

In a dimension connected to that of our protagonist.

The dimension was small and barren, consisting only of 3-4 galaxies and 5-6 nebulas. Yet, it was in this barren place where a companion of our MC was born.

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After months of deep sleep, Antonio woke up. Immediately, he was able to feel that something was different. He was able to feel all of his limbs now. But, he also felt a pair of somethings on his shoulders and

something long at his rear that felt like a tail. He was totally unable to make heads or tails of the situation.