Chapter 314: Another resident (1/2)

As soon as the Golden Egg vanished followed by the Guardian Spirit, the golden glimmer and the unique qualities in the air faded along with it. The air slowly started to cool down, losing its magical, regenerative qualities, the natural dampness began to mix back into it.

As the object vanished, transported into his magical inventory space, Aiden remained standing, looking at the now average stone elevated platform in front of him with a lost, dazed gaze. Lost in thought he absentmindedly swiped the incoming notifications away. He was quite aware that he has fulfilled the requirements for the Main Quest, but he was in no state of mind to bother with it right now. He couldn't care about the rewards, or the feeling of the empowering warmth that continued to spread through inside him, strengthening his flesh and body even further.

No. Right now, he had to confirm something. He needed to understand. He couldn't move on if he didn't speak up his mind.

Taking a deep breath of air, he took a moment to store it in his diaphragm before slowly exhaling it.

As his mind calmed down a bit after the long heaving sigh, he called out a name in his mind.

'Enya. We need to talk.' His tone was cold, there was no trace of his usual cheerful or elated mood whenever he addressed his System Guide.

However, there was no response this time, despite knowing she was aware and nearby.

She was avoiding him, that was obvious, but this time Aiden wouldn't just let things go like this.

He sat down on the ground cross-legged, placed his hands on his knees, and closed his eyes. In the next moment along with the inhale of a new gasp of air, he submerged into his subconscious world, his Soul Space.

In what supposed to be an endless dark void, he appeared above a small speck of bright green colored speck, a little paradise standing against the darkness. Descending from above, he was surprised as his feet touched something that very similar in texture to dewy, fresh grass in the outside world. He could see a paradisical clearing with a small rocky formation at its center.

Sitting on one of the largest stone pebble, he saw the red-haired short lady that he instinctually knew was the inherited blade, Ryingtarth. She was smiling, letting out occasional giggles, she was talking to a floating white shining ball, who was obviously her 'hiding' guide.

Although they had to notice his arrival, they showed no change, neither of them seemed to be giving him a glance.

Shaking his head, with a small smirk curving the edges of his lips, Aiden approached the two.

”Quite a place you made here as your new home, Ryingtarth.” He greeted, interrupting their cheery conversation.

”It sure is, Master. Someone had to bring some life to this place as it seemed you were keen to keep it in this despairing state. Were you intent to keep their residents feel like they are in a prison?” The red-haired child-like girl responded, turning away from the floating ball of light meeting her master's gaze with a cheeky grin of her own.

The ball of light, Enya, didn't respond but remained still. Whilst none of her features were currently visible due to a lack of a body, her actions were strange, to say the least.

”You are right. This place was far too empty, I admit. At least you have an empty canvas to work with.” He returned her cheeky retort with a gentle smile, before focusing his attention on the silently floating ball.

He sighed seeing the emotional state of his partner. Reaching for his temples already prepared for the incoming headache, he spoke, addressing both.

”Excuse me for interrupting your discourse, but I needed Enya for a bit. I hope you don't mind Ryg.”

A wide smile appeared on the girl's face when Aiden gave her a nickname. She didn't mind it, no, on the contrary, she seemed to be very happy about this fact.

”Sure, go ahead.” She waved her hand dismissively. Turning away from the two, she stood up, but before walking away, she turned her head sideways. ”However, before you bash her to the ground with your questions. Know that she is not the only one residing in this place. There is another… 'resident'...” With that said, her figure vanished from their sight, appearing at a faraway section of this dark place…

Ryg's remark caused confusion to spread through Aiden once again. He remembered his hectic battle in the Pocket World, where he seemingly lost control and turned bedridden for several days. Could that be related to what she just said?

”[Aiden. I know what you want to ask, but…]” Enya's meek voice brought Aiden back from his thoughts. He raised his right palm in the air, turning the ball of light silent in turn as he interjected.

”No. I don't want to hear the same excuse. Just answer me… Is it true what he said?”