"But I already have a divine beast," the Flower Goddess must know that I can't abandon Little Pink.
"Don't you have the Second Avatar? You can use that avatar to form a contract with Mosang."
I didn't quite understand what forming a contract meant. For magical beasts like Little Pink, it was enough to subdue them; why would there be a need for a contract?
"Mosang is not an ordinary magical beast. Since it can take human form and is an ancient mythical creature, it is very different from regular magical beasts."
The Flower Goddess seemed to see through my thoughts and patiently explained to me.
"Human, do you know how insignificant you are?" Mosang asked.
"How dare you let this being become your Guardian Beast?!"
...Mosang was right; he was much stronger than I was. How could he possibly submit to me?
"Therefore, we must form a life contract. In an equal position, I am not your summoned beast but your Guardian Beast."
"I... I'm a bit confused."
Really, does Mosang mean to say that he agrees? But why? It can't be!
"Summoned beasts fight for you, while a Guardian Beast will protect you until the end of your life. From now on, if one of us does not die, the other can live on."
Oh my! Considering Mosang's Soul Power, such a powerful existence would live for at least ten million years. So, I would—become an old hag?
"Why would you agree?" I still couldn't understand.
"Well, do I have any other options?"
"If you are unwilling, I won't force you." Not even the Flower Goddess could.
"I have no interest in you at all."
"Then why—" I hadn't finished my sentence.
"But at least you are a woman of your word."
Suddenly, I didn't know what to say. Mosang's heart must still be aching. If Flower Tears used lifetimes as a trade, at least she could see her beloved. But Mosang, who never existed in anyone's story, was indeed somewhat tragic.
"I am willing to follow you." Mosang knelt on one knee and took my right hand, placing it on his head. At that moment, I felt very hazy, completely following his lead without any awareness. It just felt like an incredible blessing had fallen upon me.
"Alright, it's time to say goodbye to home." The Flower Goddess smiled. It was true; the Flower Goddess hadn't shown herself for quite a while.
"Children, the road ahead will undoubtedly be more difficult; you must be more resolute."
...
"Mosang, do you know about the Desire Stone?" Since we were already allies, I decided to ask directly.
"Follow me." Mosang said somewhat unhappily.
He even muttered something as he disappeared, like "What a loss."
"Right here." The place Mosang brought us to was surprisingly the first floor of the shrine.
"Where is it? I can't see it." I could sense the faint aura of the Desire Stone but still couldn't find where it was.
"A destined person will find it on their own, so don't waste your effort; it's not yours," Mosang scoffed from the side.
I think I might know who the Desire Stone belongs to...
A stone glowing with golden light slowly floated out among the Spirit Tablets. It was the same size as the one that defied fate, but its aura was a different color. It gently landed in White Soul's hand. Yes, if it's not White Soul's, then whose could it be?
When the Desire Stone found its true owner, all illusions vanished, leaving only countless Spirit Tablets in the vast shrine, all dissipating into thin air.
"This shrine was a refuge I created with illusions; it's fine that it's gone now," Mosang said calmly.
"Where did those villagers go?" I asked.
"They returned, back to where they belong."
Although Mosang had done many cruel things, everything had now been resolved, and he likely had no interest in lying.
"Alright, let's go. We need to say goodbye to the villagers at Bai Residence."
White Soul seemed slightly stiff.
It appeared that White Soul still had unresolved feelings. This was our final purpose for this journey: to bring everything to a conclusion.
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