Chapter 21 - 21: "Yes. Please do enlighten me, Grand Elder." (2/2)
”Little One, this is totally unexpected. What do I owe you for this unexpected visit?”
She turns to the Grand Elder, who seems to anticipate their arrival. He is relaxed, drinking tea, and leaning on one of the pillars by the gate.
”Don't Play with me, Grand Elder. I am aware you knew very well the reason for our visit.”
”Well, come in then. Let's discuss your business in my study.” he waves his free hand as he sighs.
This little girl is growing up extremely fast. Most of the time, it seems like he missed something entirely and finding her rather strange.
”Di'Anon, this is Grand Elder Enoch of the Oracle Clan. Grand Elder, this is my subordinate, Di'Anon. He is a nine-tailed fox Mystic...” she coolly introduced.
”Greetings, Grand Elder…” Di'Anon in his human as he gives his respects.
”No need for pleasantries and formalities. Keep her safe. I am confident you will always keep her safe…” the old man has a knowing smile as he looks at the handsome boy walking beside the little girl.
His eyes widen, his face started to flush while he looks away and gulps. He heard a soft, amused chuckled from the old man.
'This Little one starts to bring men in the village... She is really growing up from that snotty little kid. I am starting to like this one better than that Divine Lord…' he sighed inwardly, 'Why it has to be him anyway?!'
Di'Anon can only sigh that she didn't manage to catch up, or he will genuinely be embarrassed. After all, this elder is assuming too much.
They arrived in the study as the Grand Elder took out the map from his drawer. He knows they have questions, and this is the reason they came to see him.
He waves the rolled map in front of them as he began, ”This is the reason you are here, correct? The Themis layout plans and Array Formation key.”
”Yes. Please do enlighten me, Grand Elder.”
He sighs as he waves his hand to prepare tea. He wasn't expecting this girl to mature and get involved at such a young age.
He began the narration with the events of two hundred years ago. The incident is not apparent with everyone as different versions of the circ.u.mstances exist.
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During the Holy War, the four Holy Guardians Lords was defeated. The Divine Lord Foeni used his power to save them for annihilation forcing his forced rebirth.
This gave the Holy Guardians time to escape. Far from everyone else knowledge, someone else helped them that day.
The Grand Elder Eiteilla's intervention has saved everyone that day at the cost of her life. If the Divine Lord Foeni's rebirth initiates, Mystic Spirit Realm will fall to meet its imminent doom.
For a short while, the Holy Guardians seek refuge in Themis. Lord Turtle is gravely wounded and at the state of comatose when the city faced an attacked. Themis barriers are easily breached as everyone tries to save their own lives.
They can't transport him as it may cause more harm to his injuries. Someone put a special enchantment around him while everyone else escaped the City. It was decided they move to Mystic Spirit while they investigate who is behind the attack.
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”That didn't explain why the map is in your possession.” Little Eu said coldly.
”You are so impatient, little one. I am getting there.” the old man sighs heavily. It is quite difficult recalling painful events like these after all. He closes his eyes as he calms his emotions.
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The map was originally left in the City of Themis, together with all the important scriptures and doc.u.ments they value. The enchantment in this room remains unbreakable to any outsiders.
Young Oracles wanted to free Lord Turtle from his enchanted cage. It should be an easy task if it weren't for the changes around the City. Malice has heavily contaminated Themis.
Ten years ago, during the final stages of their conquests, it was retrieved by Anatolia and her crew. Knowing its value, she entrusted it to her father for safekeeping.
They are on their final stage, and they can't afford any mishaps. Unfortunately, an unexpected thing has halted the plans once again...
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”Anatolia? Isn't that…” there is an evident surprise in her voice as she inquired as she continued, ”My mother…”
”Yes. Your mother entrusted this to me. We are supposed to move and save the Holy Guardian, but…” he said.
He pauses as he carefully thinks about what to say next to her. He really doesn't like the word demise or passed on, or anything related it after all.