Chapter 85: The Ancient Ruins (1/2)

”Even I am puzzled by this. I was born with this special eye which could see someone's destiny. However, it's not a clear interpretation of one's destiny. It's just a vague display of how big or small someone's destiny is. As an example, I saw this idiotic king's huge destiny. Ever since that day, I put myself next to him to observe him. Now, look at what he becomes.”

The Spirit Queen started her explanation and she even included the Spirit King as an example. The Spirit King perked up when he heard her mention his name.

”I tried asking the World's Will about this eyes but even it didn't have the answer to my question. I could see someone's destiny but that's it, I couldn't control it. I'm more of an observer.”

”What about the convergence you mentioned?”

This is what she just mentioned about us. The convergence of destinies? If I am tied with Yumiko, Yuko and the others, what does that entail?

”It's the linking of two separate destinies. I haven't noticed by then but ever since that day, I was already tied to this guy's destiny.”

She once again used the Spirit King to set an example.

”Yse…”

Yumiko was silently listening. Maybe knowing that our connection was explained as something like this destiny, she's probably thinking that what she felt was false.

”Yumiko. You don't have to be troubled, whatever it is that you felt, it's genuine. The convergence of your destinies is just my own interpretation because of my eyes. However I can assure you, being tied together doesn't mean if one of you died, the other will also follow. It's not like that. It only meant that your destinies will be lifted up by the biggest one.”

The Spirit Queen's gaze switched to my direction when she mentioned 'the biggest one'.

If all of what she's saying is real then what's the principle behind this destiny she's talking about? How can I lift them up? How does that even work?

Ugh. I'm utterly lacking in information about this subject. Even if I tried to overthink about it, I will not arrive at a satisfying answer unless I have the same eyes as her. But even she didn't know the origin of her eyes.

”Do you still have any questions?”

The Spirit Queen asked again when both Yumiko and I fell into deep thought. I don't know what Yumiko's thinking but she's currently staring at me while we're still in a position where our bodies are this close to each other.

Our eyes were communicating with each other and after a while, Yumiko nodded at me. It's not only me who was mulling over what the Spirit Queen just said about this so-called destiny, but Yumiko was also just as troubled even with her continued explanation.

”You and the Spirit King, you said you're tied to each other.”

Eventually, I couldn't help but ask.

”Yes, and I'm the only one tied to his destiny. Unlike you who could accommodate… a lot.”

A lot…

Upon hearing that, Yumiko also reacted and threw in her question.

”Can you determine how many?”

”No. I just said that because he's the first one I saw with that number of tied-up destinies.”

The Spirit Queen shook her head.

”Isn't there no limit for Spirit Beasts on who they can take as partners?”

If I'm the first one, then what about those with concubines or even the Spirit Beasts who kept on changing partners.

”Being partners doesn't always mean that their destinies are tied. There will come a day that they will separate from each other. However, if your destinies are tied, then even if you fight or get mad to the point that you will refuse to see each other, your relationship will never end. You will be reunited in one way or another, no matter how long.”

Hearing that, Yumiko calmed herself down. Is she starting to believe the Spirit Queen's words?

Only time can tell if it's the truth.

After some time, Yumiko separated from me, she already had enough that she didn't even realize how close we are when talking with the Spirit Queen earlier.

Jayna and the twins came back shortly after that and settled themselves down to wait for the Spirit Queen.

Jayna, after satisfying her curiosity, sat next to me on my free side. Now being sandwiched by the two, the twins looked at us with a complicated expression. The two probably have guessed what happened but they kept it to themselves.

”Now that you're all here, I'll explain why we invited you. The Ancient Ruins of the Dragonkin, well, scratch that name. This guy just dubbed it as such. We do not own it and I know the Spiritas also have some knowledge about it.”

The Spirit Queen stood up and opened the door to this room.

”Alright, you five. You also need to hear this, so come in.”

From the opened door, 5 figures entered the room. Just by looking at them, I already determined that they're all Transformed Spirit Beasts. Unlike the Spirit King and Queen who seemingly have a perfect humanoid form, their transformation still has many flaws. Just like the first one who entered, he still has his tail and furs all over his body

”Before explaining it further, these five will join you in exploring the ruins. They will help you so, I'm going to introduce them to you first.”

After saying that, the Spirit Queen started introducing the 5 Transformed Spirit Beasts. Well, there's no hostility coming from them and even if there is, will they be able to cope with Yumiko? They're the most promising younger generation of the Spirit Beasts so by letting them come with us, they might stumble on their own fortune as well.

Yumiko raised her hand to ask the Spirit Queen a question.

”Yse, Have you entered the ruin by yourself?”

”I tried and failed. You know me, Yumiko. If I can do something by myself, I'm the type who will not ask for someone's help.”