137 Receiving The Gif (1/2)
\”Are you trying to imply that Dragons used to work with humans? Specifically, the dwellers of this island?\” Elric asked the warm voice of Lapu-Lapu.
\”We did. It was only under a certain agreement though as the Dragons are also after something that we have. In exchange, they offer protection to us against any invaders and enemies that would try to snatch the treasure away from us.\” The warm voice replied.
\”Treasure?\”
\”The reason the giant Anuks are here is to get that certain treasure that has been passed down to us and had been under our protection ever since the time immemorial.\”
\”And that item is?\”
\”That is something I do not know.\” The voice said with a quivering voice. An unsure gist between his words.
\”You are not sure?\” Elric asked, confused.
\”I am not sure. But we trust and follow the guidance of the spirits and the Babaylan.\”
\”That item remained a mystery to us and even our great ancestors have no idea what it was. We only knew that it was being hidden secretly in one of the Visayan islands and that it was an item brought here by a mysterious foreign named Joseph.\” The warm voice explained and added,
\”And us warriors of the islands are especially born to protect this item. Generations after generations, we protect our land from them, and by doing so, keep our island away from the grasp of the invaders who may have known about its existence and would attempt to have their hands on it. Not to mention, even if they knew about it, not even our great ancestors are to speak a word about its exact name or location. We only know of one thing why those Anuks and other invaders had never seized searching for it here.\”
\”And that is?\” Elric asked with utmost curiosity.
Just what kind of item would bring in troubles from extraordinary creatures as the giant Anuks? Not to mention, it seems that these are just one of the numerous legendary battles that have never reached the inks of history!
\”It is said that this item has something to do with God's essence. An item that can bring forth power beyond measures. Wealth beyond your greed can imagine and knowledge that could shatter the heavens. That is what our great ancestors said.\” The warm voice of Lapu-Lapu explained.
And the way it was kept a secret obviously has something to do with the works of the Guardians - Elric concluded. And if Elric would like to know what this certain item is, he should get a clue from these elusive Guardians and know its true origin.
\”Or could it be that the item is already in the hands of the Guardians? Knowing them, it seems that is a big possibility indeed!\” Elric deduced confidently.
\”You may have a point son, but I am afraid to say you are wrong. You see, one way to know where that item is hidden is also by using the help of the Anuks.\”
\”By using the Anuks? How so?\” Elric asked curiously.
\”The Anuks's are descendants from heavenly being - the reasons they are also subject for destruction is because they possess the heavenly essence which is a power not supposed to be existing in this realm. As for the sake of the mankind, the great flood did try to clear them all out, but in the end, a handful of them managed to survive thanks to the intrusion of the so-called 'Outsiders'.\”
\”I see. These so-called Outsiders, what else do you know about them?\” Elric asked with an even serious tone. It seems the so-called Outsiders has a far deeper mysterious foundation than he had expected. Are they immortals? It seems to be considering they managed to exist and pull some extraordinary job that even dared to fight against the will of nature.
\”And the item they are searching for is suspected to become an item from heaven itself. With the Anuks help whose originator is from heaven themselves, they had also inherited the exclusive abilities to sense divine essence.\” The warm voice added.
\”And since it led them here, it means...\” Elric said, connecting more dots.
\”That's right. That item is hidden somewhere in the Mactan island. Where the last trace of Joseph is known to perish mysteriously according to our Ancestor. But letting the Anuks find that item itself could possibly spill great disaster and our entire human race could also receive retribution from the hands of the Anuks themselves.\” The voice added, finally connecting the dots.
\”We tried every means to find the items ourselves but even Kahayag herself, despite her natural connections to the spirit realm is unable to find the information to the said item herself. She said all the men, spirits and creatures who knew about this item mysteriously vanished without a trace of even a bit of their soul.\”
Elric fell into deep thought. It seems that a certain item is indeed powerful and mysterious. But, what does he have to do with all of this?
\”So tell me. What is my true purpose that you are showing these.\” Elric asked seriously. He did not want to push around the bush no more. He wants answers and answers he will get!
\”To pass you the Legacy of our blood and spirits. To finally awaken you to your true purpose. The power of Dragons, the Elementals are already imprinted deep within your blood and soul. Now it is time you obtain the power you should have long ago.\”