Chapter 1060 - Ymir Recalls (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Without Nangong Wuyue’s reminder, Hao Ren would have missed out this important fact

This was not to say that Hao Ren knew nothing about Norse mythology. In fact, he knew that in the original version, Ymir and Yggdrasil were actually related, but ever since he got to know the actual characters in the myths, he began to forget the myths themselves — the giant of wisdom, Ymir had become a Guardian of the Plane of Dreams; Yggdrasil was now a First Born; Loki’s daughter, Hela, Goddess of Death, was but a solitary and gloomy lady. Little by little, reality replaced the myths he had learned…

Hao Ren immediately contacted Ymir, who was keeping watch of Athens Sanctuary.

Since the unusual creatures there were busy setting up a new governing body, the Shadow Council, and also keen to understand the truth behind the demon hunters, Ymir, as the otherworldling Ancient and consultant to the demon hunters, became a very crucial figure. The old giant was now a trusted member of the Sanctuary who had something to keep him occupied day in and day out. When Hao Ren’s call was answered, he could hear a fierce debate going on in the background. A sharp voice sounded particularly familiar — Hao Ren thought it must be Hessiana, picking an argument with someone… or a fight.

“Hello, friend.” Ymir sounded as calm as ever, his voice heard clearly over the hubbub in the background.

“That’s quite a party you have there.” Hao Ren said jokingly. “Who’s Hessiana arguing with?”

“I’m in a meeting. The young lady is in a disagreement with the Lucas family.” Ymir sounded amused as well. “This is the first grand meeting of the Shadow Council. We are discussing the size of the first group of people to leave the Sanctuary.”

Hao Ren was surprised. “The Shadow Council is already up and running? That’s fast. Are you a member?”

Ymir took two seconds to come back with a reply. “I am the Speaker.”

“What?!” Hao Ren struggled to contain his excitement and surprise. “You’re the Speaker?”

Ymir hummed in affirmation indifferently, as he did not think it was something particularly extraordinary. He had seen much in his life, having served as a consultant for the demon hunters and all.

Hao Ren, however, was still finding it hard to believe. He always thought that Ymir, as a unique member of the Ancients, would enjoy a certain prestige amongst the unusual creatures, so it was only to be expected that he found himself invited into the Shadow Council. Nevertheless, seeing the old giant rise to become the leader of the council surprised him—the giant had been out of touch with the unusual creatures for two millennia, and had even served as the demon hunter’s consultant for a living. His past put him in a unique but awkward position. Had the days of hunting not been over, his occupation would have been best kept under wraps. Moreover, he did not have deep connections in the otherworldling society, or any influence in the Athens Sanctuary. In fact, to the people in the Sanctuary, he was in essence, an outsider with celebrity status.

Without influence and connections, how did Ymir find himself elected as the Speaker?

“I had support from Hessiana and her family. Hela was also helpful — she is an eccentric character, but it seems that her words hold sway over here.” Ymir smiled amicably and explained his situation. “Of course, the most important reason is that they could not decide on a better candidate.”

Hao Ren knew immediately what he meant by “could not decide on a better candidate”. The support from the otherworldling families for the Ancient was only a superficial gesture. The real reason for their decision was that no family would side with another. Since unity amongst the families was out of the question, anyone chosen from them to be Speaker would inevitably be kicked off their seat.

Given the circumstances, a highly respected, uninfluential, and symbolic Speaker was their best option. As long as the Shadow Council itself was reasonably structured, the Speaker did not hold any actual power. A neutral Ancient who did not want trouble was a rational and reasonable choice — he need only sit there and look pretty.

Besides, he knew Vivian.

Of course, things rarely went according to plan. The Speaker of the Shadow Council kept to himself for now, but Hao Ren was not sure if this inclination would persist in future. After all, the Shadow Council was only newly in place. No one knew what it would look like in the years to come.

“I am not interested in the position,” Ymir explained slowly. “However, but the good Hessiana managed to convince me after much effort. But enough about me now, how may I help you?”