Chapter 386: Hidden Knowledge (6000+ words)

"Only 'Immortals' can live for more than a thousand years, as far as my limited understanding goes for now... The Green Forest Earl has lived for more than a thousand years, so it's unlikely that you are him."

The enormous transparent face responded, "So... you might be some kind of cover, or perhaps a split body, even a vessel of the Green Forest Earl... But none of this matters. What's important is that you can represent that being and are qualified for an equal dialogue with me."

Aaron remained silent for a moment, and then calmly said, "Indeed... I feel your goodwill. However, before we start the conversation, shouldn't we introduce ourselves?"

"Yes, please forgive my previous rudeness."

The gigantic face replied in the ancient and vast native language of the Spirit World, "I am an ancient survivor of this world's destroyed civilization, the founder of the Historical Research Society, and the guardian of the Secret History... You may call me—Motula!"