Chapter 1975 One on One Conversation <TOC> Chapter 1977 Bone Guard
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“Up ahead is the Fallen Star Sea, known as one of the wonders of the Paramjit Plateau,” Tree Spirit pointed out as they flew over a range of low hills.
Angel looked forward, and although it was midnight and the vast wilderness was shrouded in darkness, the rich water element in the air suggested the presence of a large lake ahead.
Indeed, for a place to be called the Fallen Star Sea, the lake must be vast.
As Angel pondered the actual size of the Fallen Star Sea, they had already reached its airspace.
The moment Angel entered the domain of the Fallen Star Sea, he understood why Tree Spirit referred to it as a wonder of the Paramjit Plateau.
It was stunningly beautiful.
Even Angel, who usually thought with his left brain, was astonished by the beauty of the Fallen Star Sea at this moment.
Calling it the Fallen Star Sea was not entirely apt. Perhaps omitting “Fallen” would be more accurate.
To Angel, this vast lake, seemingly endless, was like the cleanest mirror, reflecting every star in the night sky in exquisite detail. When you’re above this lake, it’s hard to discern whether the stars are beneath your feet or above your head.
On a star filled night, this lake could truly be called a “Star Sea.”
A real sea of stars.
“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Tree Spirit, usually swift in flight, slowed down as they passed the Fallen Star Sea. He turned to look at Angel, whose pupils were now shining with the reflected light of the starry sea, twinkling with starlight.
“When Witch Maya was still an apprentice, she lived by the Fallen Star Sea, where she eventually built a wizard tower and resided year-round. It was the lake’s perfect reflection of the celestial bodies that significantly advanced her in the art of stargazing.”
“However, after her fame in astrology spread, many wizards sought her out for her divination services. Initially, Maya didn’t refuse, but one day, a group claiming to be from the Blood Demon Cult asked her to divine the secrets of an ancient maze. She complied, but as soon as she revealed the answer, the wizard who was holding her hand and expressing gratitude a second before, plunged a sharp blade into Maya’s chest without warning.”
“Of course, Maya didn’t die; I saved her.”
As the only prophecy apprentice in the Savage Grottoes with the potential to become a formal witch at the time——Maya, was undoubtedly the center of attention. Similar to the ruins where Angel currently resides, Tree Spirit had planted an avatar tree at the entrance of Maya’s wizard tower and saved her as she was on the brink of death.
“Since then, Maya moved back to the Mirror World.”
Angel: “Why did those Blood Demon Cult wizards attack Maya? Did they have a grudge against the Savage Grottoes?”
Tree Spirit shook its head: “No grudge, but they were set to explore an ancient maze left by a legendary wizard. At the time, another team had also obtained the right to explore this maze, and they feared the other team might seek Maya’s divination to learn the maze’s secrets. Given Maya’s burgeoning reputation and her willingness to fulfill prophecy requests from outsiders, they decided to strike first, intending to silence Maya and bury the maze’s secrets forever.”
Tree Spirit, though seemingly recounting past events to Angel, likely understands that what it truly wishes to convey is a caution to Angel, as well as to Totoro.
The Wizarding World is not a peaceful society of good and orderly conduct; there are always those who, for reasons incomprehensible to you, will viciously harm you.
Sometimes, one may perish without ever knowing why.
In this world, where morality is sidelined and a solipsistic style prevails as the main theme, one’s own strength is of utmost importance.
If you are not strong enough, then it’s best to hide your talents. Possessing a skill that commands respect is not wrong in itself, but possessing a valuable skill can be a crime.
Angel has now advanced to a formal wizard and is not far from entering the realm of True Knowledge. Thus, Tree Spirit tells this tale not as a warning to him but more as an encouragement for Angel to advise Totoro.
Totoro has recently made a remarkable debut during the Star Observing Days, which is a good thing in itself, but his power is not yet at the level where he can disregard rules and pressures, and his reputation can easily burden him.
Most importantly, Totoro is a descendant of the Laudsourcian.
His reputation is flourishing, and if his true heritage is discovered, many would be tempted by him. It’s one thing if they merely want him for his prophecies, but what if he encounters groups like the Blood Demon Cult?
After all, not everyone is as fortunate as Maya, who had Tree Spirit’s protection when she was attacked by the Blood Demon Cult.
Therefore, the best approach is to remain low-key until one’s strength matches their reputation.
Certainly, Tree Spirit also meant to convey that Maya eventually returned to live in the Mirror World, and Totoro should also hurry back, as only in the Mirror World can Totoro avoid persecution.
Angel understood what Tree Spirit meant, but he didn’t intend to steer the conversation towards Totoro. Instead, he softly reflected, “I never realized Witch Maya had such a past.”
“After all, everything in the world, every living being is vibrant. They become the protagonist in their own timeline, forging ahead towards the future. Apart from themselves, it’s hard for others to understand what they’ve gone through, whether it’s joy or sorrow.” Perhaps because they were currently above the illusionary Fallen Star Sea, Tree Spirit became somewhat emotional.
Angel smiled and didn’t continue the conversation but remained silent for a long time, allowing the topic to fade into the wind before speaking, “Did Witch Maya not foresee the calamity she would face?”
Tree Spirit replied, “If everything could be foreseen, Witch Maya wouldn’t have been an apprentice, but something beyond legendary.”
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The Fallen Star Sea was indeed vast; they flew for two or three minutes without seeing its end. However, they weren’t trying to find the edge of the Fallen Star Sea. At a certain point, Tree Spirit suddenly adjusted his direction and headed somewhere else.
After about a quarter of an hour, Tree Spirit stopped.
In the distance, they could vaguely see undulating low hills, indicating that the edge of a lake was probably not far. However, directly below them was still a dazzling sea of stars.
At the edge of this starry sea, there was an additional dark shadow. Upon closer inspection, the shadow was a dense fog, and within the fog, a small island was faintly visible.
“We’ve arrived,” Tree Spirit said softly.
In fact, Angel himself had also sensed it.
The so-called dense fog was not fog at all… but a nearly substantial aura of the Nightmare Plane.
These intensely rich Nightmare Plane auras all originated from the small island below. Undoubtedly, the ruins filled with Nightmare Plane creatures were on that small island.
Chapter 1975 One on One Conversation <TOC> Chapter 1977 Bone Guard