Chapter 1444 - The Riddles of the Consciousness (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

It seems like their description of Eleanor as being “amiable and approachable” is true…

Comparing her to Alice, Roland found it difficult to imagine that a Transcendent that emitted a cold and imposing aura would ever say such words.

“No… I believe you.” He waved his hand immediately. The current North Slope Mountain was connected to a huge industry district, so any sudden flight would be a recipe for disaster.

“You should really believe me only after I’ve activated the core instruments,”Eleanor replied somewhat regretfully. From her tone of speech, it sounded as though she was extremely regretful to be unable to reveal her abilities right away.

Roland gained some understanding with regards to her personality.

Her self-acknowledgment of not being a qualified leader did not mean she was ordinary. She had aspects that she prided herself with. Anyone that became a Transcendent was a lofty existence without exception.

“Right… when did you wake up?”

“About a quarter of an hour ago.”

So you’ve been eavesdropping from the beginning! Roland cursed inwardly. “Then why didn’t you tell us?”

“Nobody made it a rule that it’s compulsory to announce to the world that they have woken up, right?,” Eleanor replied matter-of-factly.

“Then why did you speak up in the end?”

“What other reason can there be? Do you really want me to see my junior embarrass herself?” The two rows of eyes at the top of her head rolled upwards in unison. The rolling of eyes at such a large scale was quite a magnificent sight.

It’s because of your sudden ‘awakening’ that makes it even more embarrassing!

Seeing Roland speechless, Eleanor casually changed the topic. “In all honesty, I am rather satisfied with you at the present.”

“Why is that?” He realized that he could hardly follow her train of thought.

“Because there aren’t any traces of exploitations here,” Eleanor replied. “Ever since my connection with this region, I can feel that the foundation of this God’s Stone pillar is fully preserved—proof that you don’t have ideas over it.”

She means that I didn’t exploit this mine, which indicates that I’ve never had the intent to control the witches? Roland realized the meaning behind her words. “Celine should have told you about the Witch Union; could it be that you didn’t believe her?’

‘Of course not. It is just that people get deceived easily by facades, especially from words by an omnipotent King. It would not be difficult for you to fake everything,” Eleanor stated bluntly. “Even if you adhere to such a position for now, it doesn’t mean that you will be the same in the future. Planning ahead is a matter that every leader has to consider. If you harbored any wariness, it would be impossible for you not be tempted by this God’s Stone mine. Secretly arranging to mine, storing, and taking precautions against the witches’ power that would become too potent for you to control, while maintaining a kind and friendly front. Isn’t that what usually happens?”

Roland sighed. “That is because too many people treat witches as a different species, but in my eyes, they are just humans with slightly advantaged.”

“You’re fine even if the witches occupy all the important positions in the kingdom?”