Where did it all go wrong?

The broken core of the foreigner reflected on everything that had happened, waiting for the reverse summoning.

Was it a lack of strength?

No. I was tens of thousands of times stronger than the constellations of this dimension.

Was it a lack of focus?

No. I gave my best every moment.

To block any variables, I first attempted to sway him.

When that failed, I fought while keeping my guard up, wary of him at the Gate. I kept him at bay with my tentacles, only intervening when necessary.

And even after that failure, …