Chapter 72 - 72: "I Trust You..."

Eu is silent the entire time while she stares at the Divine Lord Foeni. Ravikanth just aired his grievances and finally revealed his thoughts about her.

Ravikanth didn't hesitate to state his suspicions about her identity. He has a strong feeling he is correct, after all.

Her aura.

Her countenance.

Her mannerisms.

Even the way Eu teases him were all the same.

He met a mysterious girl two hundred years ago, and he named her Eunomia. She is mysterious who comes and goes like the wind.

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It was a humid, peaceful afternoon. The sky is clear and breeze is cool like its always been.

The Grand Elder Eiteilla has been sending him warnings and decided to ignore them.

He is confident Mystic Spirit Realm won't be defeated so easily. He has powerful men at his disposal and he trusts everyone's capabilities.

That day, the Divine Lord Foeni left Arcane Palace to avoid the Oracle Grand Elder. Despite all the signs, he is stubborn and heeds all her warnings.

He went to a secluded place to past his time while he clears his head and avoids her. The view is spectacular in this secluded lake.

The Hidden Lake.

Much to his surprise, a mysterious girl is wandering around the forest that day. She is simply dressed in a gray hooded cloak as she dips her feet into the lake.

She seems carefree and unaware of her surroundings. She hums a tune with her angelic voice, and he is simply can't help being astounded by her mere presence.

Not long, twenty ruffians came to assault and mug her. The Lord was about to help, but he notices her unfazed expression as she faces them.

He was simply frozen from his place as he saw the girl. His heart starts to race as he ended up more captivated by her.

Meanwhile, her beautiful amethyst eyes sparkle in delight as if she has found something amusing. She stood up and silently observed them.

These lawless men can't help themselves assume they have found a weak little girl wandering in the forest. Her flawless skin is radiant, and her beauty is beyond anyone they have seen.

She is like someone they can easily overpower. They prey on clueless individuals wandering alone in these parts like her.

Her lips slightly curve before the excited men who ogle on her. She can't help assume they see her as someone they can easily prey.

Unfortunately, this girl had all beaten them up before they knew it. Her flawless and graceful movements are not to be underestimated.

He can't believe what he has witnessed that day.

Who is this girl?

"My Lord, aren't you going to do anything? How could you…" the girl spoke up.

This brought him back to his senses and broke his train of thoughts.

Since when did she know he is there?

He is simply awestruck.

That is how he first met, and they started to meet her since that fateful day secretly.

She never gave her name and so he named her Eunomia.

When Celesea fell, she also disappeared and never heard from her.

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Back in the present.

He can't help to speculate, Little Oracle Eu and the mysterious girl, Eunomia, he met two hundred years ago, are one and the same. How can he miss it all these years?

It's not reincarnation but a kind of sophisticated illusion or disguise spell. It gave her a different identity and now living as the Oracle Eu.

Then again, Oracles are technically as mysterious as her. Is it possible this is their long-hidden secret all along?

They are just personifications of people from a different Realm.

They don't really die after they passed on as an Oracle, that is why they don't reincarnate.

They don't really die because somewhere they are still alive.

Ravikanth started to speculate as he drowns on this thought. Is it really possible?

Then, what are Oracles? Who are them?

Why are the Shadows after them?

Many questions are forming on his mind, and he can't find answers to any of them. He simply wants to understand.

Meanwhile, Eu's face remained undecipherable as she listens to his explanations. It seems the time has come to disclose what she can.

She always knew that she would have to tell him about it eventually. Still, she just wishes she had a better opportunity.

"Brother Ravi..." Eu began.

"Eunomia, please trust me… I truly believe it's you…" Ravikanth said as he interrupted her.

He looks at her pleadingly as he urges her to explain and tell him the truth. Ravikanth's ocean blue eyes are fixated on Eu.

"Please, don't misunderstand. I trust you. That is why I am here in the first place…" Eu replied as she broke her silence.

Eu reaches unto Ravikanth and smiles reassuringly. She caressed his cheeks and stared back at him.

She recalls having feelings for him for the longest time. Even as a child, Eu, she can't control herself thinking of him.

Now she finally understood why.

Still, she can't disclose to him what she foresaw and what exactly she is doing. Aside from confirming his suspicion, Eu doesn't want to elaborate on anything else.

All she can say is she is trying to guide them to a different course.

He knits his brows as he deciphers her words. He can't form any words as he continues to ponder.

She is changing their destinies but, why?

What did she really foresee in her visions?

What is the future hold?

Meanwhile, Eu looks back at Ravikanth with a forlorn expression. She can't tell him why. There are simply plenty of matters she can't disclose to him.

Informing any of them will only make matters complicated than it already is.

Though she doesn't directly admit he is correct on his assumptions, she didn't hesitate to make him feel he is right. That is the least she could do.

Despite everything, all she wanted is to trust him.

"Why?" Ravikanth asked.

He insisted on knowing her reasons and pressed into the matter. He remains persistent in pursuing the issue.

"I cannot disclose anything else, Brother Ravi. Sorry. The consequences are only mine to bear and no one else…" Eu mumbled.

Despite her hush tone, it is still audible to understand.

Ravikanth remained silent as he sighs. He didn't know what happened during her absence nor her situation.

If Eu is facing any trouble, he won't hesitate to help her.

If she is in danger, he won't hesitate to protect her.

He will face whatever challenge life will throw at him for her.

Then again, something bothers him.

It's kind of strange Ravikanth met Eunomia in such circ.u.mstances. The illusion spell is already considered a forgotten spell, after all.

Was she the one who cast it?

Was she cursed with it?

If he weren't attentive enough, he wouldn't even realize it was her. Eunomia is like an entirely different person.

Who exactly is Eunomia?

Where did she come from?

Is she really a Celesean?

"What happened...? Why are you..." he tried to inquire.

Before he could finish his question, Eu interrupted him. It probably best if he stops pressing into these matters.

"Brother Ravi, I can't explain my situation. Can we let matters as it is right now? Nobody must know… I trust you. This will remain between us." she interrupted.

He sighs again as he considers her predicament. Ravikanth decided to contemplate more regarding her situation and reconsider.

His heart and mind wanted to just trust her wholeheartedly despite everything.

Eunomia disappeared for about two hundred years. Despite his efforts, he never discovered any clues about her.

Somehow, she resembles a person who never existed at all.

Eunomia's existence is very mysterious, indeed.

Incidentally, Celesea and the Oracle Clan also fell around this time.

Eunomia reemerges recently as this young over talented girl — Oracle Eu.

He thinks she is really in such a difficult situation. Ravikanth even considers a malicious entity is probably hunting Eu. That is why she is in hiding.

"Fine. Let us leave it as that…" Ravikanth said.

Ravikanth heave a heavy sigh of resignation. He didn't want to press further and feared it might endanger her.

He knows she will let him know eventually.

Even if he can't completely process everything, he has learned about her and the situation. He decided to accept her explanation.

Somehow, this reunion simply feels surreal to him. He really never thought they'd meet each other like this.

He doesn't know how long he has waited for this day. He is beyond thankful and happy.

On the other hand, how can he explain Eu has a different persona, and they met two hundred years ago? It simply sounds unbelievable, and it might even complicate things.

Ravikanth thought to consider her requests and let it go. Eu might be in a difficult situation, and so she can't tell him immediately.

He decided to wait until she is ready. He is confident he will learn everything someday.

"Rest assured. I'll always be by your side. I'll wait until you are ready." Ravikanth said as he promises her.

He doesn't know what else he could tell her. All he could is reassure her.

Eu nods in contentment. She is happy she consider listening to her request and not asked further.

Her memory is still a blur, and she is processing everything she remembers about herself so far.

Somehow, this is not she hopes things will be, but she is relieved she could express herself more around him. She might not be able to tell him everything, but having his reassurance and support will suffice.

"Thank you. I promise to tell you everything someday." Eu reassures him.