Chapter 444: Guardian (2/2)

”Where are you from?”

”A place which you don't even know the existence of.”

”Are you the owner of the pillar?”

”No. It is my boss.”

”What is the purpose of the pillar?”

”Why do you have so many questions, kid?”

”Answer or all four of us will forfeit this and the pillar can stay here,” Jack said from the side.

”Okay, you stupid brats. This is the divine heirloom of the family of my boss. Its main purpose is to create the test island, which you guys might have just crossed. It is used by my boss' family to test the younger generations and reward them.

But something happened and the pillar disappeared along with the island that was created around it the night before the exam.

We tried really hard to find it. But a prophet finally determined its location in this damned world. We couldn't enter this place. So, they sent a fraction of soul a bit to this world by paying a significant prize to find a suitable person to finish the island tests.

You must have gotten all the meteorite-sands, right? That is the most treasured island trial ever held in history. We almost lost hope. If you guys can pass the final stage, you can win a place in the family of my boss in exchange for the pillar.

And you will also get the chance to climb into the higher realms. Trust me, that place is a lot better than this place many times.”

Sam frowned. He doesn't know if this guy is telling the truth. But it sounded like bullshit for the most part.

Who would give so many secrets away?

”What would happen, if I could keep it permanently?”

”Do you think you can handle that kid? It can only be permanently controlled or completely owned by my boss's family member. The bloodline is important.”

”Then, what's the point of us being here?”

”Did you even listen to what I said? I am here not just as a guardian, but also to find a suitable candidate who has the potential to climb into higher realms. No matter how you cracked all those formations, you are qualified to do so.

I am here so that one of you can temporarily control the pillar. I will guide you to climb the realms and you will be rewarded after you come to our family estate.”

”Then, you could just take the pillar away? Why bother with us? Don't tell me you guys are magnanimous and are feeling like grooming a person from a lower realm such as this?”

Sam asked with a hint of sarcasm. Something is not adding up. The words of this guy are being minced and confusing.

Sam thought for a moment and said.

”Don't tell me, this wouldn't move past this realm unless there is no owner. That or, you guys don't have the means to cross it remotely and you need someone from this realm. Otherwise, why would you look for a worthy candidate on this planet?”

”We are looking for a candidate of potential since the island appeared in this planet anyway. Don't malign our generosity.” The man's voice became a bit colder and Sam felt like he hit a bullseye.

The man is saying all about Sam handing over from the start but not the reason why they waited this long or why they didn't take the pillar away in the first place.

Sam had a myriad of thoughts running inside his head. But no one could understand it.

”Okay, then. I will take ownership.”

Sam replied with a calm gaze.

”But would they agree?” The Guardian pointed at the three of them.

They nodded their heads and Sam was asked to make a spiritual imprint on the pillar.

”How do I carry this?”

”It can change the size. Don't worry.” The guardian replied and all of a sudden it turned into a small-scale model in Sam's hand and at the same time, they fell into the sea.

The guardian is still attached to the pillar and said.

”As a reward, I will not only help you guys enter the higher realms, I can also help you to kill three enemies who are extremely powerful than you.”

Sam nodded and the guardian disappeared into the pillar.

Sam took out his hovercar at this moment and the four of them boarded it and planned their return journey.

What they don't know is a Middle-aged man is looking at them from afar and has a deep contemplating look on his face as he looked at them leaving.