Chapter 357: An Unexpected Prophecy (2/2)

And with that, he had disappeared from their fields of vision in less than a second.

”Ehem.” Lightly coughing to break the awkward silence between the two of them, Torvas looked at Argentum and asked, ”So...shall we start our tour?”

Although he did not know why Torvas opted to become his tour guide for the Origin Pantheon, he wasn't someone who rejected goodwill. In response to his question, he nodded as he shrugged his shoulders, saying, ”Sure. Why not?”

And so, the two then explored the entire Origin Pantheon, with Torvas acting as Argentum's tour guide along the way. Surprisingly, Torvas did not skimp out on explaining the purpose and history behind each place, giving Argentum a good impression of the man. Even when Argentum had some questions that needed clarification, he would have an answer prepared beforehand.

Eventually, after another week or so, the two had finally explored every nook and cranny of the Origin Pantheon, finally allowing Argentum to create a mental map of the area for himself. Not only that, but he felt that he had become closer with Torvas throughout this week. Now, even if someone told him that Torvas used to be an Origin Sage and was someone at the Transcendent level, he wouldn't care about that since he knew that Torvas would recognize him.

Sitting on a bench under a large tree, the two of them looked at the vast blue sky with smiles on their faces, feeling their souls being healed by the wondrous sight in front of them.

After some time, Torvas took in a deep breath and looked at Argentum, asking, ”Hey, Argentum. Did I tell you before that I dabble in divination?”

”I think you mentioned that a few times along the way,” Argentum said in response, recalling Torvas's words throughout the tour.

With a light nod, Torvas then asked him, ”How about I give you a prophecy? No, wait. Make that two prophecies.”

”Two prophecies? What for?” Although Argentum felt that Torvas's offer was somewhat suspicious, the feeling Torvas gave him this past week was enough for him to think that this suspicion was unfounded.

In response, Torvas lightly smiled as he replied, ”Just take it as a token of thanks for spending time with me this past week. So, how about it? Do you want the two prophecies or not?”

”Well, why not?” After mulling over it for a bit, Argentum eventually agreed to the offer, seeing as there was no harm in having his future predicted. Who knows? He might benefit from such a prophecy in the future.

With Argentum agreeing to his offer, Torvas nodded in response before closing his eyes as a series of magic circles started to appear around him. Not long after, these magic circles then connected with one another through a large chain of mana as the aura of peering through everything surrounded Torvas at this moment.

These linked up magic circles then gradually became smaller, eventually being absorbed by Torvas's forehead as he opened his eyes. Giving off the atmosphere of a wise sage, Torvas solemnly looked at Argentum and said with a serious tone, ”The first prophecy.”

”Within a short amount of time, you shall surprise the world by exuding strength far beyond your existence level. Although this would make everyone fear you, it would also make some of them covet you.”

”Eventually, one of them shall succeed and capture you for their own benefit. Naturally, you would try to escape it as much as possible, but due to your state of insanity, that was deemed impossible.”

Hearing Torvas's prophecy, Argentum could not help but feel that he had heard something familiar in the past. After rummaging through his memories, he eventually realized that the prophecy gave him the same feeling from another person's warning towards him. Well, to be more exact, it was Kevin's warning to Aurus, telling him how he was going to be in danger in the future.

In the end, Kevin's warning had turned out useless as Aurus did not fall into danger at all. With that in mind, Argentum instantly thought of Torvas's prophecy as something he should take note of, but not take seriously.

”Alright, I'll keep that in mind,” Argentum said after Torvas was finished speaking. In response, Torvas nodded as he said, ”Do keep it in mind for it is not a prophecy for you, but for your original body.”

At that instant, multiple red flags set off inside Argentum's mind as he did not mention even once that he had an original body to Torvas. Hearing those words come out of his mouth, he could not help but think to himself with a hint of uncertainty, 'Perhaps...this prophecy might be true?'

Nevertheless, he had no way to prove that it was true as it had not happened yet. In the end, he made sure to keep it in mind and relay it to Aurus once he left the Origin Pantheon. After becoming silent for a bit more, he then looked at Torvas and asked, ”How about the second prophecy?”

”This prophecy is targeted towards you,” Torvas said as he took in a deep breath. Not long after, the aura one would feel from someone who had lived for thousands of years exuded from him as he solemnly recited.

”Unlike your original body, you shall change the landscape of the world itself with your might and wits. You shall become recognized by the masses, but at the same time, you shall be despised by the great powers. Nevertheless, in front of a great enemy, you shall turn into their greatest might.”

”Your presence shall continue to spread throughout the world, only to be stopped by those of a higher realm. If you surpass this obstacle, then your future journey shall have no problems.”

Hearing this, Argentum noticed that this prophecy contained a way for him to make sure that it wouldn't come true. With that in mind, he then asked Torvas, ”Is there a way for the first prophecy to not become true?”

In response, Torvas let out a light sigh as he responded, ”Unfortunately, I cannot tell you any more than that for I might be smitten down by the heavens.”

After that, Torvas stood up from the bench and started to walk away, leaving Argentum only a few words before he left.

”I can assure you that once you enter the Transcendent World, I shall tell you even more. For now, just remember that once you enter the Transcendent World, find the Lost Origin Pavilion.”

”Only there shall you find out how to stop the first prophecy from happening.”