Chapter 31 - 31: Alliance (1/2)

The Holy Guardians are simply astounded by Little Eu's knowledge. For a young girl, she is suspiciously well informed about the said Ancient Artifact.

Its existence is controversial, and they didn't know about it until that day. How did she know about it?

”Little Eu...” Freya began.

She wanted to inquire why she knew about an artifact that even their Elder Ancients discredit its existence.

”Originally, it was the Oracle Clan's responsibility to protect the Gateway of Realms. Two hundred years ago, Grand Elder Eiteilla handed it over as a precaution, just in case she won't be able to make it...” Little Eu answered before she could complete her question.

Even Gwyddien was surprised that Little Eu knew the secret agreement between the two clans. Since he was the Divine Witch's apprentice, he learned about those matters.

He knits his brows as he wonders why she knew about it? Only an Elder would be that knowledgeable about confidential matters.

Little Eu can sense all their questioning gazes. She heaves a heavy sigh as she explains why she knew about it.

She discloses, Elder Levi was the keeper of Oracle Historical Records. He keeps those books on his study, and she accidentally broke the seal, enabling her to access them.

They looked at her more perplex than before. How can she just break a seal in the first place to quench her curiosity?

”Guys, please focus. It is not the issue here. I reprimanded Elder Levi for putting such a weak seal on such important doc.u.ments...” She said as she heaves a heavy sigh.

In truth, it wasn't really a weak seal. It will genuinely hold its ground if others try to decipher it.

She reminds Elder Levi to weave his spells properly to make them more complicated. His combination sequence is always too predictable.

Meanwhile, the three Holy Guardians look at each other as the realization came to them. They can hardly imagine how their negligence has put the Oracle Clan at stake.

The Holy Guardians remained silent as they contemplated on the events. Still, they wanted to deny this assumption. The target is the Oracle Clan all along.

They listen to Little Eu and Gwyddien's conversation. The two continue to discuss the events that occurred.

Who do they intend to use the Gateway of Realms? What strange phenomena can give them a better overview of the situation?

The Shadows are enigmatic beings with mysterious origins. They always appear to bring forth calamity throughout time.

Unfortunately, they can't delve into the matter much older than a millennium. Earlier records are often bounded in deep secrecy by their High Councils.

Another way is the Ancient Archives kept by the Sovereign King. Though, she can't possibly barge into the Upper Astra and demand an immediate audience to gain the answers she seeks.

Little Eu notices the Guardians' silence and their guilty expressions. It was indeed a possibility, but still, she doesn't want to blame them for what happened. It's inevitable.

”Brother Jin, don't blame yourself. The Holy Guardians are not at fault...” she said as she shifted her attention to them.

”Little Eu... I...” Jin began, but he cannot form anything to say.

He disregarded the late Grand Elder's warnings. He can only consider himself as the one at fault.

His poor judgment has cost the Oracles their home and Grand Elder Eiteilla's life. How can he easily relinquish that fact?

Eu decided to approach them as she smiles. Even if that is the case, she believes that the Grand Elder has her reasons.

”Let us not lose focus on our aim to save Lord Turtle. Everything happens for a reason. She won't let it happen if it wasn't necessary...” Eu reminded them.

The Oracles knew events beforehand. She tried her best to alter each fate but failed. She can only save everyone at the expense of her own life.

Then again, the question remains. Why? What are her reasons?

”Sister Eu is correct. There must be some explanation. Let us not start pointing fingers and create conflict among ourselves. Brother Turtle truly needs our help.” Freya finally chimes into the conversation.

She decided to break the heavy air building around them. Everything is still an assumption. They can't destroy their newly formed relationship and forget the reasons why they are there.

”You will help me retrieve my Mistress' Mirror?” Gwyddien inquired as changes the subject and continues, ”It's dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands...”

”I think the worse is already happening...” Rean said coldly and continues, ”But yes, you must retrieve your mirror. I don't care how. Just retrieve it and be on your way.”

They can't suspect anyone who might be involved in regards to the whole scenario. Who is behind these mysterious Shadows? Even these young Ancients are confused.

”Let us focus on saving the Holy Guardian and retrieving the mirror. We can't do anything against something or someone we don't even know…” Little Eu said.

Everyone is impressed with how she calmly handles the situation. They can sense that she only wanted to help out the best way that she can.

Meanwhile, the Holy Guardians are finding it truly strange. Why is it such a valuable artifact under their care? Why does the Ancients doesn't know about its existence?

Eu knew that they are currently drowning in deep contemplation. Many issues turn up as they delve into the matter.

The involvement of other Realm makes the situation much more complicated. They are like pieces of a puzzle forming a bigger picture.