Darren and the others carefully studied the map.
If the map was accurate, then the inheritance could be found in a cave located within a mountain.
However, that mountain was apparently above a star.
"Is this right?" they muttered to each other, squinting at the map. "How can we go above a star? And how could a mountain be located above a star, anyway?"
They wondered if perhaps the map was mistaken. After all, the Archean stars were in the depths of space. How could they fly over there? It seemed to be an impossible task. In the darkness of the void, there were various kinds of violent, turbulent energy. Only an extremely powerful creature, such as a supreme god or a chief god, could step into the void of space and hope to survive.
"Darren, look," said one of the men, pointing at the map. "There's an interesting path here...It looks like it leads to a village which has a transmission array." Everyone bent over the map to look at the path.
"Well, that definitely looks like a transmission array," someone agreed.
"That explains it, right? To reach the star, we have to go through this transmission array," said another person.
They discussed the risks of such a route, as well as their other available options. Finally, they reached an agreement.
The village marked on the map was their best shot. If they could find the transmission array, they could be able to reach the star in the void.
"Look closer at the path," someone said, pointing at the spot where the route ended. "It's incomplete, see? We might have trouble finding the exact location of the village." Everyone frowned. It was true. The path ended before it reached the village. They would have to navigate the gap on their own.
"Darren, what should we do?" Eallard asked. The others turned to Darren too, waiting for his decision.
He thought for a moment, then said, "Wait here. I'll inquire about this and return as soon as possible."
Without any further delay, Darren took the map, then leapt into the air and flew away. His sudden departure left everyone confused. They looked cautiously at each other, wondering what Darren had meant. Who was Darren planning to ask about the path? Was there anyone else nearby?
Darren flew quickly, and soon arrived at the spot where he remembered seeing the straw man and the straw girl.
"Hello, Wind, Rain," he said calmly.
Wind and Rain were in a daze in the wilderness. Except for their eyes, which flickered towards Darren as he landed, they were motionless.
"Why haven't you left yet?" Wind asked without inflection.
"I'll be leaving soon," Darren replied. He came closer, taking out the map. "Wind, do you know how to get to this village?" he asked, pointing at the correct spot.
When Wind saw the location of the village on the map, his eyes flickered again. He seemed to have
rily, hitting Wind as hard as she could.
The others watched for a moment, then Finley cleared his throat and spoke. "Well, you two, maybe you should settle this argument later. For now, let's try to keep moving. After all, there are a lot of us here, so maybe if we all work together we can save your mother," he suggested.
Rain heard and stopped hitting Wind. She took a deep breath, glaring at him, then flew forward furiously.
Weber flew towards Wind. He sighed. "Wind, your sister has a terrible temper. She's done me serious harm, but I can't even confront her about it or she'll just kick me again."
Wind suddenly turned towards Weber, lifting his arm.
He slapped Weber forcefully. Weber's head snapped back, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
'Do you two have to be so irritable?' Weber thought, but he did not dare to give voice to his thoughts. He glanced mournfully at Wind, feeling hurt.
Darren decided it was time to intervene. "Well, Wind, now that your sister knows the truth, we may as well all go together. There is strength in numbers. If there is a chance, I promise to help you try to save your mother. After all, she is our compatriot."
"Thank you," said Wind, nodding slightly. He added, "Actually, we have the same family name as yours. My full name is Wind Chu, and my sister's full name is Rain Chu."
Darren was stunned.
"Your family name is Chu?" he repeated.
He wondered if it was only a coincidence, or something more.
"Mother used to say that our family name was Chu, and that our father was very powerful. Every time Mother mentioned him, she would smile, but she would cry too. I don't know why," Wind said.
"Well, maybe it was because she missed him... Let's go to that village and try to reach that star as soon as possible," Darren said.
He was now more eager than ever to meet the woman whom Wind and Rain called "Mother."