CHAPTER 795

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"I don't understand what you're saying."

After Valeria spoke, Jin explained the conversations he had with Ameris for a while.

"... Ah, so you're saying that I also possess the essence of the Sun God?"

[Yes, that's right. The essence of the Sun God that I have witnessed so far has always been of two types: the essence that denies death and the essence that seeks to maintain it. However, in your case... there seems to be a more complex will infused within you. It's the will to observe and record, such an intention.]

Suddenly, Jin recalled the words Orgal had mentioned in the past about the Holy land.

-[Yes, the Holy Land of Zipfel. Almost fully open complete mana body can practically be considered immortal within that space. Just by staying in the Holy Land, all wounds can be healed.]

-Is there a special reason why residual energy only reacts to complete mana body?

-[Well, I don't know the reason. I can only speculate that some intention of that existence is imbued within the complete mana body' owners. Perhaps a complete mana body is originally a blessing granted only to those chosen beings who carry that will.]

Valeria also remembered the time she went to Zipfel's 'Holy Land' and recovered from fatal injuries.

"Observe and record..."

Those were the words that represented Valeria's mission as a Hister.

[Yes, Valeria Hister. It may be difficult for you to understand, but to me, the fact that I met you and confirmed that unique essence holds great significance.]

"What connection is there between my mission and Ms. Ameris' fate?"

[I have always questioned the essence of the Sun God. I couldn't understand why he met his demise. As far as I know, there was no one in this world who could kill him. If that's the case, and he chose to end his own life, why did remnants of the essence that denies death remain?]

That was the problem Ameris had pondered for the longest time.

She was the one who suffered the most when the Sun God died, yet she had to assume the role of protecting the new 'imperfect order.'

Bearing the weight of an unwanted fate, she could only think of the Sun God's death and his intentions.

If the Sun God had chosen to cease existing, then why did remnants of the essence that denies death remain? And if someone had killed him, how was that possible?

In the former case, only the essence that seeks to accept his death should remain, while in the latter case, only the essence that denies death should remain.

Ameris couldn't find the answer and had to continue her arduous fight.

However, now Ameris was gaining some clues through Valeria.

[I still don't know the full story behind the Sun God's death. However, the meaning behind the special essence that remains within you is clear. He wants to observe this world through you. He wants to see what events unfold in this world that has lost its perfection, what winds blow, and what lives are born.]

"Ah."

[Furthermore, that gaze is likely filled with affection for creatures, rather than madness or resentment. It's the will to observe beings that are not loved, so the essence you possess seems transparent and radiant as if it reflects anything.]

Ameris was shedding tears. Her long and painful contemplation was finally coming to an end.

"But I have never felt the will of the Sun God. Although I have recovered from injuries in the Holy Land of Zipfel, where his residual energy remain..."

[What he desires through you is to observe creatures, not to change this world. He wanted to remain as an observer in this world after departing. To grant freedom to creatures... so that they wouldn't be bound by fate like immortals such as myself.]

The reason why the gods granted free will to humans was a common topic found in numerous religions on surface. Ameris seemed to have found her own answer to that question.

A moment of silence passed.

"Hmm! Anyway, why did such a remarkable being's will become attached to a hapless child like you? I don't understand why it was entrusted to someone so unlucky."

[You don't need to know the will that even I cannot comprehend, Sandra Zipfel.]

"Well, it's strange. Fine, let's say it chose the redhead. Or perhaps it chose the entire lineage of the fairy race and the redhead. Since only fairies and Histers can use record magic. But why does the essence that denies death exist?"

[I don't know. However, what's important is that among the remnants left by the Sun God, the side that seeks to maintain this world is stronger.]

"The Sun God seems to have had quite an ambiguous nature. Maintain if it needs to be maintained, destroy if it needs destruction. Or is it about finding a balance? Watching over the world through the bloodline of the redhead and resurrecting to create a perfect world again when it deems necessary. Destroying everything here."

Ameris momentarily lost her words at Sandra's blunt statement.

[It sounds rough, but it's not entirely baseless. If what you say is true, then the Sun God faced an unwanted death, and in the process, his good intentions…]

"But that's strange too! The essence that seeks to maintain his death doesn't make sense. And you said there was no one who could kill the Sun God."

[As I mentioned earlier, that's not the important point. Regardless of which side it is, what we need to do is prevent the Sun God's resurrection and keep this world alive.]

"Well, I agree with that."

Whether the Sun God's death was a suicide or a murder remains unknown, as there are conflicting remnants of Sun God, as Sandra's logic suggests.

However, Ameris found only a clue that could console her unjust fate within that.

[So you're Sandra Zipfel. You're a mortal who is brash and even cute.]

"I'll take that as a compliment."

[Hedo must have had a hard time.]

"Well, Ms. Ameris, what are you going to do now?"

Jin looked around and spoke.

Oterium was truly in ruins. If left unattended, enemies would eventually discover this scenery, and naturally, they would investigate the area. Ameris was aware of that.

[Enemy airships or dragons might pass by here by chance or sense something and come to investigate. For now, I will use my abilities to refill the pit.]

The explosion that occurred while Jin and Hedo were excavating could be observed from a great distance.

Jin had already anticipated that the enemies would recognize that "something had happened in Oterium."

"It may be a makeshift plan. They can come and find it at any time. Especially Veradin Zipfel, who can use abilities similar to record magic. There are also unknown abilities of Sanna."

[What were your thoughts?]

"To be honest, I started excavating with some doubts. However, if the enemies come, I intended to defeat them all. For the time being, we'll have to keep someone stationed here."

[Haha, there's no need for that. I will stay here. I will try to disrupt the enemies as much as possible. If there's a situation where it is detected or the enemies acquire information and attempt to flee, I immediately request support from you, Jin.]

"Can you teleport?"

[No, I lost that ability along with my head.]

"Then I have no choice but to have people and the Red Owl on standby."

[There's no need for that. My avatar will accompany you and live with you from now on. I suppose being in human form will be more convenient in many ways."

"You mentioned an avatar?"

[Yes. It's been a long time since I mingled with mortals. As someone bound by the fate of guarding the boundaries, it can be seen as the greatest pleasure. I'm looking forward to it. I can just replicate my current appearance for the avatar.]

Ameris sat upright and looked up at Jin and his comrades.

[By the way, creating an avatar weakens me the most. So if enemies come while I'm creating the avatar, you will have to protect me. On the other hand, if you want to kill me, there will be no better opportunity than now…]

Although they hadn't known each other for long, Ameris fully trusted Jin and his comrades. It was because she was convinced that he was not evil from inside.

"I will accept it as a gesture of trust and share a secret with us. Please proceed with peace of mind."

[Very well. It seems it will take a little time since it has been a while. We can still converse while I create the avatar, so there's no need to stay still like statues.]

"Understood."

Ameris closed her eyes, and a strange gray aura emanated around her.

'A gray-tinted aura. That's something new.'

The gray aura swirled around Ameris, enveloping her like water.

[Every time I create an avatar, I feel like a snake. Snakes are also most vulnerable when shedding their skin. It's like creating a moving shell.]

Amidst the swirling gray aura, scales began to appear on Ameris' body. The group watched in fascination as they conversed with her.

"I've heard that snakes often die when shedding their skin."

[Sandra Zipfel, that's not a fitting remark for someone to say with such an innocent face as yours. I think there is much I can teach you during our time together.]

The creation of the avatar proceeded smoothly.

However, just 10 minutes later, an unexpected situation unfolded.

Jin, Ameris, and Hedo simultaneously sensed a distinct presence emanating from somewhere under the ground.

"Ms. Ameris, it seems there is something more below us."

As Hedo spoke, Jin focused his senses once again to read the growing bloodlust.

'This energy...'

Jin strangely felt a familiar energy within that bloodlust.

[Oh, my... I didn't expect to be attacked. It seems those fellows I fought with before I fell asleep are here.]

Crash! Boom!

Suddenly, a burst of red light shot out from the spot where Ameris was sitting. Thanks to Jin quickly moving Ameris aside, no harm came to her.

And accompanying the burst of light, the chests of the appearing enemies glowed red with a pulsating core. Their overall appearance resembled the Plutonian tribe.

"Ameris... Did you forget about us? I didn't know you would create an avatar in this place without any fear."

Jin and his comrades recognized their identities at a glance.

They were members of the ancient Plutonian tribe.

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