Chapter 50 - 50: “If it’s My Destiny, Why Do I Need to Train?” (1/2)

Days have passed since they returned to Limes Temple. Everyone is busy investigating the incident in Bordertown.

Even if the Shadows didn't cause a disturbance, their presence was enough to bring in fear.

How did they manage to enter?

Some even start to get paranoid.

The Divine Lord Foeni has worked day and night with the Holy Guardian Lords. They are trying to solve the mystery but no accord.

All they can do for now is to try their best and calm everyone's unrest. They assure everyone that everything is safe.

It's almost the Winter Festival, and the crowd is expected to come in numbers. Security has tightened all around Mystic Spirit Realm hoping to prevent any mishaps.

It is a custom celebrating this event at Limes Temple Grounds to honor the Goddess of Astra.

The Inner Courts is a sacred territory in Mystic Spirit, and it is a well-protected place. Still, nobody dares to be complacent, knowing the brooding threats.

The Oracles also attend this said event, but it seems they'll miss it this year. With everything that keeps popping up, everyone feels apprehensive and doesn't feel celebrating.

Not to mention, they just survive an onslaught, and they are currently in hiding. Nobody knew where they are except Eu.

Still, the festivities should commence as usual. Amidst all of the misfortunes, there are still plenty of things to be thankful for after all.

Security tightens as Limes Temple continues to prepare for the said event. Captain Jairu and his men ensure there would be no mishaps the following days.

The Divine Lord Foeni and the Holy Guardian Lords are all expected to be present and facilitate the festivities. There is a ritual they have to perform as part of the said event.

Meanwhile, Gwyddien has been staying in Limes Temple with Eu's insistence. He started learning beyond his usual range of familiarity — Combining elements and concocting potions.

Eu is strict and makes sure he copes up with everything she teaches him.

He cannot deny that Eu is the best mentor he has ever had. She taught him unconventional combinations that no one dares to try.

He is convince being assigned in Mystic Spirit is indeed beneficial for his growth. Not to mention, he met wonderful people and traveled to places he never thought he would.

Gwyddien is currently interested in their Winter Festival and the Goddess of Astra.

Somehow, he can't help himself to be amazed by the similarities of their traditions and cultures. Despite the Divisions of Realms, their connections are very evident.

Winter Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice, signifies the longest night and shortest day. It also implies, death and rebirth.

Meanwhile, the Middle Realm also honors the Goddess of Astra, but they observe this event in Spring and known as the Lunar Festival. They celebrate the event to commemorate new beginnings and fresh starts.

The Casters believe their magic is a knowledge that the Goddess left them to utilize. With this, they were given new hope and a fresh start.

A long time ago, Astra was indeed a chaotic place, and this ability has given them an opportunity to protect themselves. They take advantage of their surroundings and learn to channel their innate magic capabilities.

According to their teachings, they are one with their nature, and they should never take it for granted. If they protect it, they will reap blessings and give them unimaginable abilities.

Different versions of the Goddess beliefs are passed down and exist. Then again, it's probably pieces of her story being told.

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Mystic Spirit belief has it.

Astra was once a world of chaos and discord. Only darkness and savages dwell in these lands.

It is a godforsaken place, indeed.

The Goddess soon comes forth and starts the Age of Beginning. She systematized and brought forth order in this disparage world.

She started building cities and shielded those who cannot protect themselves. She parted them with knowledge and segregated them to their classes— Mystics, Magical, Beasts, and Ordinary men.

The Goddess taught them those who have power should always protect the weak.

She formed and started governing the four Elemental Kingdoms that became the foundation of the world.

Feirnesia, the Kingdom of Flames.

Aquaria, the Kingdom of Water.

Aerelia, the Kingdom of Wind.

Terra Incognita, the Kingdom of Earth.

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Gwyddien listens attentively to the children's story. It is a somewhat different version, and it also consists of information not included on theirs.

He can assume it is probably an older version since it mentioned the Foundation of Astra.

Also, why does it only consist of the four Elemental Kingdoms?

Then again, both stories consist of Astra's turbulent beginnings, and the Goddess intervenes to change the world.

He never questions these before, but he can't himself delving into the matter.