Chapter 408

Chapter 408

Before Davey could even identify the source of the voice, he became nervous. He squinted slightly, trying to pinpoint its owner.

The overwhelming power of the voice made it clear that the speaker was not a typical entity. It wasn't just the strength of a powerful being; rather, it emitted the sensation of a top-tier entity from a superior race. This feeling reminded Davey of something familiar: the Dragon Tongue, a racial privilege used by dragons, and revelations delivered by gods.

The voice had been observing Davey like a voyeuristic patient since the beginning—It was neither Perserque nor the World Tree—and now it whispered to him in a hushed manner.

[Do you need help, great Savior?]

"First of all, reveal yourself."

[Hmm.... You are unafraid.]

Just when Davey was about to reply to that calm voice...

[It seems oblivion has affected the remaining humans at the edge of the world.]

Davey remained silent at those words.

[What will you do? If you do me a small favor, I can help the little girl.]

"Why should I trust you?" Davey asked.

[It’s your choice to trust me or not.]

The whispering tone was filled with an unfathomable feeling. From the first conversation, it became evident that it was a transcendent being. However, there were still too few clues to identify the entity.

The power of the title given to Davey by the God Freyja required an equivalent exchange. For instance, it demanded a certain compensation to manifest a miracle.

Aeria had already paid the price of having her memories erased to save her own life. This implied that everything that had happened since then was not against the will of God. The deal had reached a rightful conclusion. Beyond this point, everything was up to Davey.

"Explain in detail."

As Davey eased the pressure he had exerted on Perserque, her guards seized the opportunity to escape with her. Nevertheless, Davey did not give chase; there was no reason to attempt anything against an untouchable opponent.

* * *

Once the demons left, the ruined sanctuary of the Divine Tree was once again filled with silence. Davey did not feel sorry for the demons, as he was too preoccupied with the voice.

"How about showing yourself first?" Davey asked.

[I don’t have a form. Ha...ha...The entire world is my eyes and ears, so there’s no problem with hearing or seeing. Well then, would you please call me Observer?]

‘Observer? It’s a title I've never heard before.’

While thinking so, Davey continued to look around for the origin of the voice. But, as the voice had said, he could not find anything useful.

[Look. Even I can't find myself, so how could someone else find me?]

"Observer..."

[For now, just call me by that title. So, will you consider doing me the favor?]

"I can’t trust you."

‘I can only hear the voice. Hastily making a decision in a conversation with an inscrutable entity often invites trouble.’

[Are you really so cautious?]

"Isn't it even more strange to trust blindly? Moreover, nothing's free."

[As I've mentioned earlier, I don't have a physical form. I have eyes and ears, but there are things I can't do with those alone. So, I wish you could find something on my behalf.]

Davey was silent at the Observer's words. After a brief contemplation, he called out to Megalodria and climbed onto its back.

"Advance 20 meters," Davey commanded in a stern voice.

As he wiped Aeria's face with a wet cloth, trying to wake her up from her deep slumber, he continued giving orders. The guards, still on their knees, tried to move forward slowly while grunting.

"The slowest one will do an additional 40 meters," Davey added, and one of the guards on the far right with a bastard sword squirmed before shoving the others next to him.

Thump!!

With an unpleasant sound, the betrayed guards looked on in disbelief as the guy with the bastard sword took the opportunity to move quickly ahead. They were all cursed by Davey anyway and were balding as a result: a group of fools.

The other two guards, realizing they had been tricked, attempted to catch up, but it was not an easy task to close the distance. As Davey carefully wiped Aeria's face, keeping an eye on the men's competition, the voice spoke again.

[Is that girl important to you?]

“...”

‘We were merely doctor and patient. In fact, we hadn't had many conversations. But it's true that I keep thinking about her. It felt like I had a child that I couldn't leave alone.’

[Tsk tsk, your mind is full of distractions. Where did all the endless power, emptiness, and madness you showed before crossing the boundary go?]

“There's a price to power."

At Davey’s words, the Observer laughed out loud.

“So, I'd like you to tell me how to regain her memory.”

[Shouldn't we make a promise first?]

“Don't you know that a verbal promise can be broken anytime? It's human nature."

[I believe you're different.]

The Observer was quick on the uptake.

“As long as it doesn't harm me."

[I guarantee it's not that.]

At his words, Davey agreed. “Okay. Let's try to find it. We have about two days left.”

At Davey’s words, the Observer fell silent.

[Good. That's enough. It doesn't matter if you start searching now or later. You'll be forced out of here in about 48 hours, but since you've caught my eye, there will be a way back.]

He postponed his demand without hesitation.

[The girl's soul must have settled back in exchange for her memories.]

It was the moment the Observer was about to explain quietly.

"Hmph..."

At the short groan from Aeria, the Observer chose to remain silent instead of explaining, and as she opened her eyes, Davey slowly embraced her. He asked, "Are you conscious?"

.

“Kyaa!!"?

Her reaction was different than usual. Startled, Aeria slipped out of Davey’s arms and retreated with a frightened face. "W-Who are you?!"

Her memory had been gradually disappearing. After fainting, she had paid the price with the memory she treasured the most. She had forgotten everything about Davey. She screamed that she did not want to face this reality. Knowing that fact, it was even more bitter to witness it happen.

Just as Davey was about to say something, a clear tear fell from Aeria’s eyes as she looked at Davey.

“Huh?”

An unfamiliar voice of surprise flowed from Aeria’s mouth, as if she herself did not understand what was happening.