Free Web NovelChapter 2015: Chapter 2015: Secret Language
The silver fragment in Iluna’s hand was from a piece of mithril that Sister Delphine borrowed from Shard to repair a damaged eyepatch after the Battle of Randall Valley. She specifically asked the nun for it, and Sister Delphine did not inquire about her reasons.
[Your call echoes within No. 6, Saint Delan Square, a special scene draws special power.]
[What do you want to do to use this fragment?]
[1. Bury it in the basement soil, perhaps a Fire Guardian will grow.]
[2. Take it to the third-floor corridor, where a deathly ominous aura pervades, perhaps able to summon the deceased.]
[3. Throw it into the fireplace in Room 1, Second Floor, maybe the rekindled flame can call forth the nun close to the fire.]
[4. Take it to the first floor, perhaps give luck a try, and win a chance to summon a miracle from the casino.]
[5. I have other ideas.]
Iluna frowned deeply, she didn’t think choosing any other approach would be useful this time, and the first four options all seemed feasible to her.
"Basement, first floor, second floor, third floor..."
As she considered following her inspiration to try her luck, Sparrow Hamilton, who stood leaning on his cane at the foot of the stairs, suddenly spoke:
"Fire, from within the flames."
Iluna turned to glance at him, and the latter wore a look as if he hadn’t spoken. freёwebnovel.com
So the eighteen-year-old girl made her choice:
"I will light the second-floor fireplace and throw the fragment into it."
[You throw the ancient mithril fragment into the flames, and in the roaring blaze, a low-headed nun’s silhouette emerges from the fire.]
[You don’t recognize her, but it doesn’t matter, for the fire has ignited because of you, and a nun, the Guardian of the Fire, has granted you qualification.]
The crackling sound of burning fire echoed in Iluna’s ears, and with a loud bang, an explosion sounded in the foyer. Among the surging flames, a nun wearing a gray robe, with gray-white hair, and a mithril eyepatch walked towards her.
Her appearance was not that of Sister Delphine, nor anyone Iluna knew, yet the temperament matched Sister Delphine’s serene and silent demeanor. Iluna even doubted if the other was human, as the nun shed ashes onto the floor with every step.
"Meow~"
From on high, little Mia grew increasingly displeased watching the scene unfold, while Iluna, despite worrying about the cleaning ahead, suddenly thought of how to address the figure:
"The Ember Without Flame."
"Once the Guardian of the Fire has departed, their body becomes firewood ignited by the Primal Fire, and the soul returns to the abode of souls."
The nun spoke, and Iluna completely understood:
"So, you emerged from the fire, the collective ashes of all the deceased Fire Guardians in the past?"
The gray-haired nun gently nodded, and Iluna looked at the four "persons" around and finally took out the Ever-Youth Leaf sent by Shard.
The battle at Green Lake was so dangerous this time, but she had not used the leaf to recover herself.
After gaining inspiration from Shard purifying the Time Curse from Envy Edwards, she now knew how to meet the last condition:
"Cherub, you mentioned last time that besides Enlightenment of Wisdom and Guidance of Fate, I need to choose at least two out of three options to aid me. Wouldn’t it be better if I satisfied all three?"
She asked the white-robed, barefooted, staff-wielding woman, who smiled and nodded.
"The Guardian of the Apocalypse, the Fire Guardian, I have already found both. Now, the only one left is ’Guardian of Time and Space.’"
She knew, of course, just by herself, using a leaf to attract the attention of the Father of the Infinite Tree was impossible, as she was no Shard Hamilton. But thankfully, she was playing a game, not something occurring in reality:
"Next, I shall request through the Ever-Youth Leaf and praise the Tree Father to ask for guidance on how to save the hero in my heart."
After speaking, she glanced at "If":
"If such a call doesn’t work, then I’ll go to the local Dawn Chapel, dig out that thing beneath the Divine Statue and let that Unclassified Level Relic completely lose control. Since this is a game, I’ll play it big, and even if time collapses as a result, it doesn’t affect reality."
The man with white robes and golden hair nodded lightly.
[You pray to the Ancient God of Time with the Ever-Youth Leaf;]
[Your prayer is unanswered;]
[Your prayer is unanswered;]
....
After the phrase repeated ninety-nine times—
[Your prayer is answered, sourceless white mist envelopes around you, a presence from the other end of the river of time casts its gaze upon you.]
This time, only a small amount of white mist filled the now seemingly cramped foyer, and no specific figure or other entity appeared.
But Iluna truly felt like substantial gazes were upon her, and at the same time, she noticed the leaf in her hand turning into green light particles and disappearing.
She dared not complain about why a game would consume real-world items, and instead, she honestly said:
"Praise the Father of the Infinite Tree!"
Then, she stated her ultimate purpose:
"Angel of Wisdom, Guide of Fate, Guardian of Space-Time, Fire Guardian, Gatekeeper of the Apocalypse, please tell me that answer, tell me how to help and save Shard Suren Hamilton."
[You asked the Guardians you summoned a question, and the Guardians told you that this doesn’t come without a price.]
"I am willing to pay the price."
Iluna said without hesitation to the man standing outside the threshold:
"If this matter had no price, it would instead feel unnatural."
"Meow~" ƒгeewebnovёl.com
A soft cat’s meow came from the stairs above, and then that cat actually jumped down from upstairs, squatting at the last step and watching the scene.
[Foreign guest, sitting under the stage enjoying the world’s opera, yet vainly wishes to change the story’s end with his own strength.]
[Arrogant Outlander, greedily wanting to see the best story, not knowing climbing onto the stage, although giving him a chance to change others’ fate, will inevitably make him the greatest tragedy.]
[Chosen of Balance, heaven’s savior, you are inherently the most dazzling person under the spotlight, the price paid is only to answer our single question.]
This is no longer describing Iluna’s actions, looking at the "If" on the Parchment Roll as it lifted its head from behind the parchment:
"Do you really, like Shard Suren Hamilton that much?"
"Yes, you have already asked this question once."
The brown-haired girl’s eyes seemed to glow:
"Yes, that’s why I need to save him, and only I can do so. My feelings for him are unique."
"Then as you wish, protagonist."
"If" took a step forward, this time stepping into the hall of No. 6, Saint Delan Square, with the Nun, grey-headed eagle, and Cherub also moving a step closer to her, making the mist in the hall seem denser.
[The Guardians allow you to know the method to influence the ending, but what you get are only vague hints and secret languages.]
Golden light traces slowly outlined letters before Iluna’s eyes, she dared not blink, ready to record all the information.
[The nun responding to your passionate spirit spoke the first secret language——]
"First, an incomplete something: something from before the world began, needs to be completed."
Iluna frowned slightly, feeling she knew what the other party was talking about.
[The Gatekeeper of the Apocalypse was quite satisfied with his inheritor’s respect for him, he spoke the second secret language——]
"Second, great power: to change others’ fate, heaven’s hero, you yourself must be strong enough. Thirteen Rings is not the End Point, you must continue forward."
Iluna understood that this meant she at least needed to achieve demigod status, but she sensed the "inheritor" referred not to her but to Shard. But in this case, this grey-headed eagle before her...
[The Guardian of Space-Time left a gift for that Outlander who connects broken space-time, speaking the third secret language——]
"Third, resurrection: resurrect something already dead. No need to look afar, it’s right beside you."
Iluna was the only one who didn’t know what this referred to, but fortunately, she still had time to search.
[The Angel of Wisdom, willing to leave another test of wisdom for you, and from the white feathers, you read the fourth secret language——]
"Fourth, object of origin: Thirteenth Rank, Thirteen Rings, thirteen is the foundation of all, thirteen is the Outlander’s ladder to ascension. Within turned impermanent fate, there is the First story and origin of the world. Find them and collect them."
Iluna was somewhat surprised, not because she didn’t understand again, but because this time she understood it instantly.
[Also, that Guide of Fate, opened the game bard for you, gave you the simplest riddle, but it will be the hardest test, thus, you received the fifth riddle——]
Iluna held her breath, the man in white robes and golden hair smiled and said to Iluna:
"Fifth, Love: make the Outlander fall in love with you. It requires the most fervent feelings, the truest emotions, the most unforgettable bond of hearts."
Iluna’s face turned red, indeed it was the toughest task, but she believed she could accomplish it.
"First, find something from the beginning of the world to complete, nun, you’re speaking of the Fire of the Primordial, right? Second, I need to become stronger, yes, I know, becoming stronger will allow me to accomplish more rather than futilely saying ’I can do nothing’; Third, resurrect dead things... unclear for now, this is the challenge; Fourth, thirteen Impermanence Cards, though this task is simple, Shard can complete it himself, yet even now I don’t understand what the Impermanence Card truly is; Fifth, make Shard love..."
She pressed her lips together, embarrassed to continue, then summarized:
"Flame, power, resurrection, cards, love, if I did not misunderstand, these are the secret languages you’ve given me."
