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墨書 Inktalez
"Truth?" Freya looked at Alecto with confusion.
While the ultimate goal of most wizards is to seek truth, truth is merely a symbolic concept, a belief.
It represents endless knowledge and the spirit of exploration into the unknown, rather than something that truly exists.
Now, someone was claiming that "truth truly exists," which made Freya feel strange.
Seeing the meaning in Freya's eyes, Alecto smiled and explained.
"Of course, it is the real truth. Although this method is somewhat absurd, I can't think of any other term that could represent it."
"Alright, I believe you." Freya nodded, then fell silent for a moment before looking up and saying, "I am very interested in the World Root, but what do you have to prove what you are saying? After all, we have only just met."
Since her inexplicable awakening in the Sunrise Tavern, Dolores had been recounting many things that she couldn't understand.
So now, encountering Alecto and being invited to join so soon after their meeting raised suspicions for anyone.
"Heh heh." Dolores suddenly let out a light laugh. "That's true; we were hasty."
Then he looked at Alecto. "Why don't you give her a brief introduction to the internal matters? Otherwise, this child might still be uneasy."
"Alright, after all, it's been many years since a World Guardian joined us. Consider it an early benefit."
Alecto's aged face slowly extended a translucent tendril that suddenly touched Freya's forehead before she could react.
'Ding!'
A chilling sensation surged from her forehead, and Freya's eyes gradually turned light blue. Her entire body seemed to freeze in place, completely motionless.
Dolores and Alecto smiled as they watched Freya's unusual appearance.
"How long do you think she can hold on?" Alecto asked casually.
"About half an hour, I suppose," Dolores replied uncertainly. "But it might be a bit longer; after all, she's the most promising World Guardian I've seen in these thousands of years."
"Oh?" Alecto's smile faded, and her tone became serious. "With your high praise as a Guide, it's no wonder you brought her here directly."
"Of course, even though I've already retired, my insight is still intact," Dolores said with some nostalgia. "And most importantly, to rise from a broken world to become a World Guardian—no matter what kind of adventures she has experienced before, that alone proves her potential. She's like a newly risen sun, full of vitality and energy. Much stronger than those old-timers at World Root."
"You're still not concerned?" Alecto shook her head, sensing the deeper meaning in Dolores's words. "Although those old-timers look half-dead, World Root cannot do without them; after all, they are the only ones protecting the entirety of 'Infinity.'"
"Their minds have completely stagnated, yet their bodies still obey instinct. This situation is a tragedy for anyone; it would be better to become nourishment for 'Infinity,' at least proving they once existed," Dolores said as she looked up at the starry sky, silver flashes occasionally flickering in her unusual eyes. "That's why I don't want to stay there."
"Don't worry, old friend," Alecto said lightly. "I can feel the wheels of fate slowly turning. Some outdated things are about to be broken, and perhaps this person you've brought is the breakthrough point."
"Let's hope so; we'll see once she wakes up," Dolores said solemnly.
...
Freya felt as if her body had lost its weight. She glanced around and realized she was floating in a silvery-gray circular space.
Colorful Light Bands occasionally flashed around the space, seemingly flying randomly without fixed routes. Occasionally, one or two Light Bands collided, bursting forth with various colored sparks.
"What is this place?" Freya instinctively touched her forehead.
At some point, a blue translucent crystal had appeared there, embedded like a third eye.
She remembered that this was the spot where Alecto had lightly touched her with its tentacle.
Frowning slightly, Freya tried to move her body, only to be astonished to find that her form was actually a translucent blue, with a faint Silver Light shimmering in the center of her chest.
"Is this a soul state? What is happening?" Freya was filled with confusion.
However, just as she was trying to figure out what had happened, a chaotic Light Band suddenly passed through her body.
Freya froze in place, her gaze seemingly extending through this silvery-gray space into the infinite universe.
The things in the universe were fully presented before her. The origins and destructions of various worlds appeared in her vision.
These images seemed to possess some kind of magical power that deeply captivated her attention.
"Memory—this is the memory of the universe?"
Freya stared blankly at what was in her sight; within these vast memories, it felt as if she had gained something, yet it was not something tangible.
At that moment, her thoughts completely let go, like a rapidly spinning processor unconsciously imprinting these images deep into her brain.
"The origin of the world, World Rule—that is life and civilization, along with Time Power. Soul information."
Freya suddenly realized that being a World Guardian did not mean reaching the pinnacle of life; within this memory of the universe, she saw even more intoxicating things.
At this moment, Freya even felt that this was what she had been searching for all along.
"Unknown forces drive the progress of civilization; the strength of the world is indeed the truth of the guardian's strength. Does it really exist?"
Countless civilizations in different worlds develop rapidly like trees, but when they reach a certain moment, they gradually wither away, ultimately becoming the history of the next civilization. This is also the natural cycle of life.
Freya absorbs these memories like a sponge. She discovers that the power of wizards, Ancient Inheritance, and even the Time Power deep within her soul are all reasonably explained here.
In addition to these familiar concepts, she also recognizes many unseen power systems, including the Eastern cultivation of Transcendence.
A torrent of chaotic knowledge floods into Freya's mind without order.
However, when it reaches a certain point, a sharp pain suddenly strikes her brain, like a needle piercing through.
"Zhi!"
Freya, who had been frozen in place for a long time, blinked her eyes and revealed a look of confusion.
She glanced around and found Dolores and Alecto still smiling beside her.
Seeing Freya wake up, Dolores gently snapped her fingers.
"You see, it's about the time I predicted—exactly fifty-six minutes."
Ignoring Dolores's self-praise, Alecto slowly moved in front of Freya and smiled.
"Hey there, what did you see? Can you tell me?"
"Memories, chaotic memories," Freya instinctively replied, and then her eyes slowly began to shine brightly. "I saw the entire universe and this."
She gently raised her palm, and colorful lights gathered from around her. Before long, a translucent Azure hourglass appeared in her hand.
The crystal sand flowed slowly within the hourglass, trickling down to the lower chamber.
“Hourglass?” Alecto frowned slightly as he looked at the Azure hourglass in Freya's hand, then seemed to recall something and said knowingly, “You possess a soul with the Time Attribute. It's not surprising that you obtained this. So, have you made your decision?”
“Mm.” Freya nodded gently. “I’ve decided to join.”
Through the memories of the universe, she vaguely understood the nature of the vast organization known as World Root.
In the context of the Wizarding World, even she couldn't think of a better solution; for now, they could only rely on the immense power of World Root.
“Wise Choice.” Alecto nodded. “Then let’s sign a contract. Although our organization is gradually declining, both our benefits and our attitude towards employees are very humane. You can take a look at the Employee Regulations first.”
As he spoke, a massive scroll, tall enough to reach a person's height, slowly appeared between the three of them.
The center of the scroll was sealed with an emblem of a Green Giant Tree. Various unknown patterns were carved around it, giving it an ancient and desolate appearance.
A tentacle from the center of Alecto's face lightly touched the giant tree emblem, and the scroll instantly unfurled, transforming into specks of light that entered Freya's mind.
“The specific details are already contained within. If there are no issues, please leave your handprint here.” Alecto smiled at Dolores. “Of course, there’s also your guide.”
“Alright.” Dolores shrugged nonchalantly. “I suppose this is my best mission after retirement.”
He then turned to look at Freya, smiling as he said, “Don’t let me down; I don’t want to tarnish my reputation in my later years.”
In response to his teasing, Freya simply extended her hand towards Alecto's forehead.
‘Hiss’
A clear handprint appeared on his forehead, only to slowly fade away.
Dolores made the same gesture.
For a moment, Alecto seemed to fall asleep, closing his eyes, and after a long while, he slowly opened them again.
"Your contract with World Root has been approved. However, given the current situation in your world, it will be impossible to capture a high-level Void Creature in the short term. Take this; it should stabilize the time until your world's civilization reaches its peak. Just so you know, plundering the Lower World is actually part of the process of strengthening the world through rule completion, which will also enhance you as a World Guardian."
From his semi-transparent tentacles, he slowly squeezed out a green bean that fell into Freya's hands.
Feeling the warmth of the bean, Freya nodded.
"Okay, I understand."
"Once you've taken care of your own matters, come by World Root. There are many things you need to learn and accept. We will need to meet formally then. Now let Dolores take you back."
"Mm."
Dolores turned around and walked in the direction they had come from.
"Let's go. The flow of time here is somewhat different from the normal world. I hope it won't delay you. Although the Hourglass can rewind time, it cannot change what has already happened."
"Alright." Freya quickly followed.
...
Three hours later.
The two returned to the tavern and arrived at a wooden door.
Dolores opened the door, and a howling hurricane immediately blew out from behind it, mixed with torrential rain.
Behind the door seemed to be a high altitude, with flashes of blinding lightning appearing intermittently.
The rain and hurricane had no effect on the two.
Dolores held the wooden door open and shouted to Freya.
"Let's go, jump in! The coordinates are set; below is your world! Don't forget to come back after you finish your business!"
Without saying a word, Freya nodded and jumped directly through the door.
'Whoosh!!'
The wind completely blew open her robe, and then Freya was engulfed in green flames. Following that, the massive form of King Cobra emerged from the flames.
King Cobra's body quickly disappeared into the thick black clouds.
Thirty minutes later.
Beneath the thick clouds, amidst the drifting rain, a green light slowly descended and entered the ground.
Before long, a green seedling rapidly grew, its growth speed astonishing. In just five or six seconds, it transformed into a grove of tall trees.
The tender leaves unfurled quickly against the wind and rain, yet this tree seemed to grow endlessly, continuously reaching upward.
The surrounding forest seemed to have its life drained away, with the giant trees casting shadows that caused everything beneath them to turn yellow and wither, ultimately becoming a pile of dead wood.
As the giant tree grew, its roots continuously extended deep into the ground.
Standing amidst the clouds, King Cobra quietly observed the rapid growth of this giant tree. In her eyes, countless Thin Lines representing rules slowly wrapped around the tree.
"The World Tree has already established its roots; it is time for me to leave this place."
In King Cobra's pupils, two Azure hourglasses were slowly running out. Through the pull of the World Rule, she saw the aging figure of Baron.
She witnessed the bustling Blood Eagle City and the flustered Wen Li, who was still busy working for himself. She also saw Seth, who had already embarked on his journey to another world, and Rand, who lived in the Underworld.
The World Tree was growing rapidly. At the top of the tree, an ordinary wooden door slowly appeared, with Dolores standing beside it, waving hello.
As the flames dissipated, Freya's figure emerged. She glanced back at the slowly dispersing black rain clouds and the land below before flying directly toward the wooden door.(THE END)
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