Chapter 795
"I don't understand what you're saying."
After Valeria spoke, Jin explained the conversations he had with Ameris for a while.
"...Ah, so you're saying I also possess the essence of the Sun God?"
[Yes, that's right. The essence of the Sun God I have witnessed so far has always been of two kinds: the essence that denies death and the essence that seeks to uphold it. However, in your case... there seems to be a more complex will imbued within you. It is the will to observe and record, such intention.]
Suddenly, Jin remembered the words Orgal had mentioned in the past about the Holy Land.
-[Yes, the Zipple Holy Land. A complete mana body almost completely open can be considered practically immortal within that space. Only by remaining in the Holy Land can all wounds be healed.]
-Is there a special reason why the residual energy only reacts to a complete mana body?
-[Well, I don't know the reason. I can only speculate that some intention of that existence is imbued in the owners of the complete mana body. Perhaps a complete mana body is originally a blessing granted only to those chosen beings who carry that will]
Valeria also recalled the time she went to the Zipple 'Holy Land' and recovered from fatal wounds."Observe and record..."
Those were the words that represented Valeria's mission as a Histor.
[Yes, Valeria Histor. You might find it difficult to understand, but for me, the fact that I met you and confirmed that unique essence has great significance.]
"What connection is there between my mission and Mrs. Ameris's destiny?"
[I've always questioned the essence of the Sun God. I couldn't understand why he met such an end. As far as I know, there was no one in this world who could kill him. If that is the case, and he chose to end his own life, why were there remnants of the essence that denies death?]
That was the problem Ameris had pondered for a long time.
She was the one who suffered the most when the Sun God died, yet she had to take on the role of protecting the new 'imperfect order'.
Carrying the weight of an unwanted destiny, she could only think about the Sun God's death and his intentions.
If the Sun God had chosen to cease to exist, then why were there remnants of the essence that denies death?
And if someone had killed him, how was that possible?
In the first case, only the essence that seeks to accept his death should remain, while in the second case, only the essence that denies death should remain.
Ameris couldn't find the answer and had to continue her arduous struggle.
However, now Ameris was getting some clues through Valeria.
[I still don't know the full story behind the Sun God's death. However, the meaning of the special essence that remains within you is clear. He wants to observe this world through you. He wants to see what events unfold in this world that has lost its perfection, what winds blow, and what lives are born.]
"Ah."
[Moreover, that gaze is probably filled with affection for creatures, rather than madness or resentment. It is the will to observe beings that are not loved, so the essence you possess seems transparent and radiant as if it reflects anything.]
Ameris was shedding tears. Her long and painful contemplation was finally coming to an end.
"But I have never felt the will of the Sun God. Although I have recovered from wounds in the Zipple Holy Land, where his residual energy remains..."
[What he desires through you is to observe creatures, not to change this world. He wanted to remain as an observer in this world after departing. To grant freedom to creatures... so that they weren't bound by destiny like immortals like me.]
The reason why the gods granted free will to humans was a common theme found in numerous religions on the surface.
Ameris seemed to have found her own answer to that question.
A moment of silence passed.
"Hmm! Anyway, why did the will of such a remarkable being attach itself to a hapless child like you? I don't understand why it was entrusted to someone so unfortunate."
[You don't need to know the will that even I can't comprehend, Sandra Zipple.]
"Well, it's strange. Okay, let's say he chose the redhead. Or perhaps he chose the entire lineage of the fairy race and the redhead. Since only fairies and Histors can use Record Magic. But why does the essence that denies death exist?"
[I don't know. However, what matters is that among the remnants left by the Sun God, the side that seeks to uphold this world is stronger.]
"The Sun God seems to have had a rather ambiguous nature. Upholding if it needs to be upheld, destroying if it needs destruction. Or it's about finding a balance. Watching over the world through the redhead's bloodline and resurrecting to create a perfect world again when he deems it necessary. Destroying everything here."
Ameris momentarily lost her words at Sandra's blunt statement.
[Sounds harsh, but it's not entirely unfounded. If what you say is true, then the Sun God faced an unwanted death, and in the process, his good intentions...]
"But that's also strange! The essence that seeks to uphold his death doesn't make sense. And you said there was no one who could kill the Sun God."
[As I mentioned before, that's not the important point. Regardless of which side it is, what we need to do is prevent the resurrection of the Sun God and keep this world alive.]
"Well, I agree with that."
Whether the Sun God's death was suicide or murder is still unknown, since there are contradictory remnants of the Sun God, as Sandra's logic suggests.
However, Ameris found only one clue that could comfort her unfair destiny within that.
[So you are Sandra Zipple. You are a mortal who is bold and even cute.]
"I'll take that as a compliment."
[Hedo must have had a difficult time.]
"Well, Mrs. Ameris, what are you going to do now?"
Jin looked around and spoke.
Oterium was truly in ruins.
If left unattended, the enemies would eventually discover this landscape, and naturally, they would investigate the area.
Ameris was aware of that.
[Enemy ships or dragons might pass by here by chance or sense something and come to investigate. For now, I will use my abilities to fill in the well.]
The explosion that occurred while Jin and Hedo were digging could be observed from a great distance.
Jin had already anticipated that the enemies would recognize that "something had happened in Oterium".
"It might be a makeshift plan. They might come and find it at any time. Especially Beradin Zipple, who can use abilities similar to Record Magic. There are also Sanna's unknown abilities."
[What did you have in mind?]
"To be honest, I started digging with some doubts. However, if the enemies come, I intended to defeat them all. For now, we'll have to keep someone on standby here."
[Ha, there's no need for that. I'll stay here. I'll try to disrupt the enemies as much as possible. If there's a situation where they are detected or the enemies acquire information and try to flee, I'll request your support immediately, Jin.]
"Can you teleport?"
[No, I lost that ability along with my head.]
"Then I have no choice but to have the people and the Red Owl on standby."
[There's no need for that. My avatar will accompany you and live with you from now on. I suppose being in human form will be more convenient in many ways.]
"You mentioned an avatar?"
[Yes. It's been a long time since I mingled with mortals. As someone bound by the destiny of guarding the boundaries, it can be seen as the greatest pleasure. I'm excited. I can only replicate my current appearance for the avatar.]
Ameris sat up straight and looked at Jin and his companions.
[By the way, creating an avatar weakens me a lot. So if the enemies come while I'm creating the avatar, you'll have to protect me. On the other hand, if you want to kill me, there will be no better opportunity than now...]
Although they hadn't known each other for long, Ameris fully trusted Jin and his companions.
It was because she was convinced that he wasn't evil at heart.
"I'll accept that as a gesture of trust and share a secret with us. Please proceed with peace of mind."
[Very well. It seems it will take a bit of time since it's been a while. We can still converse while I create the avatar, so there's no need to stand still like statues.]
"Understood."
Ameris closed her eyes, and a strange gray aura emanated from around her.
'A gray-toned aura. That's something new.'
The gray aura swirled around Ameris, enveloping her like water.
[Whenever I create an avatar, I feel like a snake. Snakes are also more vulnerable when they shed their skin. It's like creating a shell that moves.]
In the midst of the swirling gray aura, scales began to appear on Ameris's body.
The group watched in fascination as they conversed with her.
"I've heard that snakes often die when they shed their skin."
[Sandra Zipple, that's not an appropriate comment for someone who says that with such an innocent face like yours. I think there's a lot I can teach you during our time together.]
The avatar's creation was progressing smoothly.
However, only 10 minutes later, an unexpected situation developed.
Jin, Ameris, and Hedo simultaneously felt a distinct presence emanating from somewhere beneath the ground.
"Mrs. Ameris, it seems there's something else beneath us."
As Hedo spoke, Jin again focused his senses to read the rising bloodlust.
'This energy...'
Jin strangely felt a familiar energy within that bloodlust.
[Oh my god... I didn't expect to be attacked. It seems those guys I fought before I fell asleep are here.]
Crash! Boom!
Suddenly, a burst of red light erupted from the place where Ameris was sitting.
Thanks to Jin quickly moving Ameris, she wasn't harmed.
And accompanying the burst of light, the chests of the enemies who appeared glowed red with a pulsating core.
Their overall appearance resembled the Tribe of Legends.
"Ameris... did you forget about us? I didn't know you would create an avatar in this place without any fear."
Jin and his companions recognized their identities at a glance.
They were members of the ancient Tribe of Legends.
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