Chapter 329 Confronting The Past [1]
329 Confronting The Past [1]
"Wait, really? She just transford into a human child? Just like that? Is that even possible?" Alia furrowed her brow and whispered in a surprised tone.
I shrugged, sweeping my long black hair back. "Apparently it is. I asked my Master, and he said that so mythical creatures possessed transformation abilities."
Alia fell into deep thought. "If that's true, then I think I can understand why the Central Governnt eliminated all the Mythical-ranked creatures."
Her gaze landed on Sera, who was clinging to my pinky finger as she flashed a bright smile back at Alia.
I nodded, a smile forming on my face. "Yes, they were considered too great a threat to be left alive."
Alia's eyes briefly darkened as she continued, "It's still disgusting how they drove a species to extinction just because they might have been a threat."
I tilted my head, a hint of a frown creasing my disguised face. "Well, not exactly. I can see their reasoning."
"What?!" Alia widened her eyes. "You can't be serious. Do you truly think it was okay to kill so many creatures just because they were more powerful than us?"
"It's often wiser to deal with a potential threat before it becos a danger to us," I replied, my gaze fixed on the road ahead. "All those mythical creatures could have easily driven us to extinction if we hadn't acted first. Luckily, their numbers were low and they were scattered across the world, preventing them from banding together against us."
"But still…" Alia seed to want to continue arguing but she couldn't find the words to do so.
I shook my head at her naive idealism, and continued, "I know it wasn't the morally right thing to do, so I won't try to defend it. But I'd rather eliminate a potential enemy before it becos a threat."
I took a deep breath and shrugged again. "I think the Central Governnt did what was necessary. Besides, throughout history, humanity has driven any species that was a threat to extinction. That's how humans not only survived but also ascended to beco the apex predators."
As Alia listened to my words, I went on, "Even in this new world, elves and dwarves fear humans, despite their magical talents and craftsmanship skills, because they are well aware of the twisted side of human nature. We might look greedy and foul from the outside, but humans know how to endure and prevail."
Alia sighed. "I suppose you're right. If I didn't know you any better, I might have mistaken you for a human supremacist."
I chuckled. "Oh, no, not at all. I love other species. Mana beasts are fascinating and cool, especially my Sera here. Dwarves are endearingly short and cute. What's not to like?"
Sera's ears perked up when I ntioned her na, but she soon returned to looking around at her surroundings.
The bustling street was now filled with people. It was a novel experience for her to be among so many people in her human form. Naturally, she was fascinated by everything around her.
Alia, on the other hand, gave a long look before inquiring, "Oh, and what about elves?"
I took a mont to think of a response, then clenched my jaw and narrowed my eyes.
After so thought, I replied, "Well, I think elves are alright. I an, one of my friends is an elf. But in general, they can be quite haughty, and I don't particularly like people who are more arrogant than ."
Alia threw her head back and let out a hearty laugh. "So, you admit you're arrogant?"
Grinning, I simply shrugged. "Rightfully so."
Like that, our conversation then steered to our plans for the rest of the break. Alia said that she was going to take a trip to the Eastern Continent to train at Shaolin.
Naturally, it surprised since Alia did not do anything like that in the novel.
In the story, she stayed in the Western Continent and trained by herself there until the end of the break.
Curious, I asked her why she had chosen Shaolin, and Alia explained that Nero and Anastasia were there.
For a brief mont, my mood soured, but I quickly inquired, "But don't they just focus on polearm weapons and hand-to-hand combat in Shaolin?"
"Yeah, but I'm thinking of diversifying my skill set. I an, I can already handle close combat, but not as efficiently as I'd like."
"Yeah, you're h in close combat."
"Excuse ?! Have you seen my axe kick?"
"That's the only impressive move you know, and it's effective mostly because you infuse your leg with wind magic!"
"Huh?! What about the ti I beat you in hand-to-hand combat?! I flipped you over my shoulder and had you whimpering like a baby!"
"Hah! I let you win! Otherwise, I was this close to winning!"
"Close to winning, how? By trying to bite my leg off?!"
Like that, we bickered back and forth for a while until Alia frowned and asked in a confused tone, "Hold on, if you can change your appearance, why did you go with that la disguise for the Hideout Cafe?"
"It wasn't la!" I retorted, irritated. "And besides, maintaining a disguise like this takes a lot of mana. I can't sustain this state and fight at the sa ti."
As we conversed, we stopped by an item shop along the way. It was a cozy, wooden establishnt.
Inside, the shop was impeccably clean, and countless enchanted items and relics were neatly displayed on wooden shelves.
The aroma of burning incense sticks and the presence of only a few patrons added an ambiance to the shop's atmosphere.
Alia had so items she needed to buy here. I also took a look around the shop with Sera, keeping her away from anything shiny, but didn't find anything particularly eye-catching.
As I strolled around the shop, an elderly man dressed in a neat linen shirt and black pants ca up to and asked, "Are you searching for sothing, young man?"
I turned to him, slightly puzzled. He t my gaze and offered a warm smile before introducing himself, "I'm the owner of this establishnt."
He then pointed toward the cashier's counter where Alia was standing, presumably done with her shopping.
Behind the counter, there was an adult woman busily preparing a receipt for whatever items Alia had purchased.
"That woman is my daughter," the elderly man continued. "She insists that I no longer need to co to the shop, but I find comfort in spending my ti here."
Listening to the old man's gentle, paternal tone, my expression softened, and I couldn't help but smile. "Your daughter is correct, you know. It's ti to relax and enjoy your golden years."
The old man's wrinkled face twisted as his lips curled up and he let out a hearty laugh. "I suppose you're right, young man. But there's sothing about this place that brings peace."
As I nodded with a warm smile, the old man continued, "So, what are you searching for? You see, I'm a diviner. Perhaps I can help you."
My eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You're a diviner?"
"Yes," the old man affird. "Don't tell you don't believe in fortune-
telling?"
My mind imdiately went back to the old elven lady I had t in Silveserine who had offered to reveal my future. I involuntarily swallowed and shook my head.
"I used to be," I admitted with a shrug. "But lately, I'm starting to believe in it."
"I see," the old man said with a smile. "Would you like to divine sothing for you? I won't charge you."
I paused for a mont before shaking my head again, "No, thanks. If fate is real, which I'm beginning to think it is, I'd rather not catch a glimpse of it again."
The old man regarded with a gentle gaze before nodding. "I understand. If fate is indeed real, as I know it to be, then may its threads always be in your favor."
I smiled appreciatively.
"Thank you," I said before spinning around. "Oh, but since you're so nice I guess I can buy sothing. A mirror or a watch. I don't know."
"Oh, so you like mirrors?" he asked. "You know, in mysticism, mirrors are often associated with the unknown and harrowing dangers. However, in so long-forgotten cultures, the realm of reflection was also seen as a path to glimpse the divine deities."
"Interesting," I remarked. "But all I see in my mirrors is a very handso young man staring back at ."
The old man and I locked eyes, staring at each other seriously, before bursting into laughter.
"Good one! Good one, young man!"
After Alia settled her bill, I bid farewell to the old man and exited the shop.
As we walked through a quiet street, I asked Sera to transform into her phoenix form and soar through the skies.
I planned to call her into my room later or et up with her outside the mansion after I had packed my things.
Sera did as I told her.
She transford into her Phoenix form. Her dress didn't burn this ti. Instead, it turned into a collar around her neck as she changed forms before soaring high into the clear blue sky.
After that, Alia and I continued on our way to the Wolf's Den, engaged in casual conversation along the way.
"So, where will you be heading?" asked Alia.
"First, I'll go back to the academy and find out where the hell Master is," I replied. "Then, he'll train until I'm at death's door."
Alia chuckled. "What's it like having Leo Kurogami as your master, though?"
"Well," I began, "unless he's training , it's actually quite good. And besides—"
But before I could finish my sentence, a sharp, irritating voice interrupted .
"Finally, you're here."
"...." I instantly recognized that voice.
Letting out a sigh, I looked ahead and noticed that we were right in front of the Wolf's Den.
I saw Adel and Yelena standing near the gates of the Morningstar mansion as if they were waiting for soone.
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