Chapter 347: The Bridge (1/2)
Their eyes intertwined. Kai's body shook as he immediately leaped backward, trying to create a distance.
This tiger is a bad deal. This was the first thought that appeared in his mind when he gazed at the lion's eyes.
”A human?” The lion suddenly spoke like a human.
”Eh?!” That question jolted his mind. Due to the inability to summon his sword, he could only raise his defensive stance, preparing himself for any type of attack before asking, ”Who are you? Why can you speak a human language? Are you a protector? Why are you not scientifically correct?”
”It's been two hundred thousand years since I last lived. Unfortunately, I had enormous power that went through the blood of my children, sucking my own consciousness and splitting them into their own bodies when I died. Still, I never expected to see a human having my blood in your vein.”
Kai's body shook and immediately shook his head. ”I didn't have this blood naturally. To save my life, my teacher injected this blood to bring me back from the death door.”
”So, you mean you killed my brethren and used their blood?” The lion slowly raised on his feet before roaring loudly, sending a shock wave toward Kai.
Kai raised his hand, stopping the shock wave from going to his eyes. His eyes were still locked on the lion, afraid to take it away because it might be the end of him.
”Are you aware of what happened outside?”
”Outside? Now you mention it, I can't really see what happened outside anymore. This only happened for the last fifteen years…Are you…”
”Yes. A few years later was when my teacher injected the blood into my body.” Kai nodded with a serious expression. ”I don't know if I am your enemy or not, but haven't you realized the world's situation? I am sure you have noticed it, right? Especially since you are an intelligent being.”
The lion narrowed its eyes, glaring at Kai for a few minutes before sitting again. ”So, what are you doing here?”
”I am here to control the blood…In other words, the power comes from the blood. Maybe we can say it's your power? I am not very sure because I don't have knowledge about this.” Kai paused for a moment. ”I also don't know whether I am your enemy or not, but if we can talk, that's better.”
The lion closed its eyes before opening them again. ”You can consider me as a protector of the Earth. When I lived my life to the fullest, I protected the Earth from getting sullied. I have integrated this two hundred thousand years' worth of knowledge into one single entity, which is me, thus allowing me to talk in your language.”
”I…” Kai suddenly remembered something that he might have to pique the interest of the opposite party. ”Can you hear the Earth's cry?”
”You…How do you know that question?” The lion narrowed its eyes. He started observing him with interest this time instead of staring without any expectation.
”I have a pair of special ears.”
”I see. So, you are the key.”
”The key?” Kai was taken aback when he learned another term for his existence.
”You don't even know who you are?” The lion snorted as if mocking him.
”I just knew this not long ago.” Kai shook his head, not thinking about the insult.
”Hmm…That is interesting.” The lion smiled. ”Since I have died and don't have any attachment to this planet anymore, do you want to know about your existence? I have witnessed every single era during the past two hundred thousand years.”
”I wish to know, but I can't really trust you.”
”You are frank, huh. Never mind, I was living like you and ruled the whole continent in the past. Anyway, I will be talking about this. Whether you think I am lying or not, it's your choice.” The lion snorted. ”Well, from where should I start…”
Kai didn't talk back this time, waiting for him to explain since he was quite interested as well. No matter if it was a lie or not, he should be able to grasp what happened in the past.
After a while, the lion gathered its thoughts and started explaining. ”I will talk about what I mean about the key first. What do you think of the purpose of your ears? Or do you think it serves no purpose?”