Chapter 22 - 22: “I am just hungry…” (2/2)

The Secret of Themis Array Formation requires a special ritual involving the seven elemental kingdoms. Unfortunately, they don't exist for almost ten thousand years.

It seems like the Holy Guardian Lords are the substitutes for the said power source. Their downfall two hundred years ago also made way for Celesea's demise.

The Division of Realms forbids such a connection. How come two separate Realms support and connected in such a way? She thought the Divine Lord only took them in out of gratitude from saving them. Does he know about this?

”Themis is the center of all known Realms of Astra...” Grand Elder Enoch said as if responding to her long train of thoughts and continued, ”Little one, this place is better known to us as Lower Astra...”

He can tell the confusion on her face as she sees the map of Themis. She knits her brows as she looks at the array formation. Why is everything so strangely familiar?

Grand Elder Enoch is not truly familiar with how it works. It is already a forgotten art, and he barely understands it himself. Aside from the entire process, he really can't tell her anything else.

Little Eu starts to recall the supposed to be foreign formation. It's like a forgotten memory coming back to her.

Her seven-layered elemental magic is related to the ancient kingdoms. She starts to realize that she is wielding the forgotten arts.

'How is that even possible? Who am I? What am I...?'

”Do you want to rest?” the Grand Elder noticed her confused and wary eyes as he paused.

He started to barrage her with questions out of concern. It took a while before he could break through her train of thought.

”No need, Grand Elder. I am just surprised...” Little Eu responded.

She didn't disclose her strange discovery. She needs to focus on learning everything about the formation and save Lord Turtle.

The Grand Elder insisted that she should rest. Even if Little Eu is capable, she is still a child. She shouldn't stress her mind and body over these things.

”We will resume this lesson after you have eaten a decent meal. You look thinner than the last time you visited. How could that Divine Lord maltreats you? I should have beaten him up, the last time he was here!” the Elder waves his hand and keeps the map in a secure, sealed place.

”I knew it! You are planning to harm the Divine Lord! That is treason by the Divine Order's laws!” the little girl glares at the Grand Elder.

”And I should have suspected your impeccable timing for saving him! You unfilial child!” the Grand Elder argued back.

His lips involuntarily twitch as he glares back. How can this child so focus on protecting the Divine Lord Foeni?.

How could he have missed such a crucial change on this little girl? How many more secrets is she hiding from him? There so many unanswered questions in his mind.

”Grand Elder… I'm really, really hungry…” she broke his train of thoughts.

Her eyes amethyst eyes sparkle before him pleadingly. How can he even ignore her?

Meanwhile, she knows that Grand Elder Enoch is in deep thought, trying to figure her out. She has to distract him before he changes his mind from helping her.

He could only sigh in resignation as he leads her out of the study. He cannot win with this child's strategic mind. He also knew she is distracting him and using his weakness— herself.

As precautionary measures, Grand Elder Enoch sealed the room. Their meals are already prepared, so they decided to head straight to the dining area.

The Cardinal Hall is only a fraction of Limes Temple. It is a small two-story structure with only eight rooms.

Everything is heavily reinforced with magic, and eavesdroppers or trespassers can't just wander casually. Elder Levi ensures everything is well and in order.

Di'Anon is waiting patiently in the lounge area just beyond the dining hall. He straightened up as soon as he saw them come.

”Sorry for not being a proper host. Have you eaten yet?” Grand Elder Enoch asked.

”No trouble at all, Grand Elder…” the handsome nine-tailed fox politely smiles as he responds.

He rarely smiles, and his deep dimples appear. If he shows this side of him more often, he will be more popular than Haru.

”Join us for a late lunch. Let us discuss the situation over meals.” Eu invited him.

He gently nods as he accepts their invitation and stands up to join them.

Simple homemade meals were served to them in the dining hall. Little Eu looks at the heartwarming spread of delicacies. A smile forms on her face as she looks at Grand Elder Enoch.

She rarely eats homemade meals since she left. Little Eu starts missing home and the Oracle Village as she hopes she can come back often.

”Let's eat. We will resume after you are satiated.” the elder chuckles.

He can't believe this little girl can switch to a different persona depending on the situation. She is honestly acting like a glutton.

”Well, then. Thanks to the Goddess for the meal!”