CH 539

POSTED ON MARCH 24, 2023 BY JACK RUSSELL

…the Fearless Bone.

Annan was lost in thought.

It should be because I helped them purify the Sporeggar Mill Nightmare that I raised their “affection rating” to the level where I can know and participate in this matter.

If it were just ordinary passers-by friendship, Nefertari would not reveal this.

If Annan did not keep his word and spread the word about it, she would get into trouble. Even her older brother would be targeted. Her teacher, “Bone Healer’s”, reputation would be tarnished accordingly.

It was precisely because the players had fully demonstrated the brilliant image of saviors in front of her and Nieusel that Annan could have a reasonably high base affection rating status before he appeared.

Furthermore, Annan swiftly resolved the Sporeggar Mill Nightmare, which had proven his capability; his act of justifying Deward’s name also showed his sense of morality.

These events gave Annan the opportunity to acquire the sacred bone.

It was as if he had completed an epic mission inexplicably. When the rewards were distributed, Annan was blessed with another quest.

If it were not for Annan’s quick response, he would not have realized what he had done to be given the sacred bone as soon as he met.

The sacred bone was undoubtedly the top-notch curse vessel in this world. It was a treasure second only to the Book of Truth.

Of course, this perception was only valid for the average person.

Annan had the Book of Truth’s page fragments within him, and he was still looking for the [Heart of Justice] at the same time.

He did not have that desire for [the Fearless Bone].

He was not even sure if the [Fearless Bone] acknowledged him.

Most likely, Annan would only accept it reluctantly when the Bone Healer begged him.

Annan thought… Wouldn’t it be too cruel if I replied honestly to Nefertari?

The reason being he had no desire for the [Fearless Bone].

[Perseverance] or [Patience] might be more suitable for Annan.

Annan believed that real courage should not be without fear but the capability to face fear and despair with [Courage] after clearly knowing the fear and despair.

Just like the inheritors of the previous generation. Knowing that they would live on if they retreated and would die if they continued, they would still face the fate of death.

At the same time, Annan could not feel fear at all.

Where was the courage?

He thought for a moment and replied more tactfully, “If I can confirm that the method you said of ‘using two sacred bones at the same time’ is okay, I am fine to conduct some tests about it.

“But if I can, I will still look for the Heart of Justice first.”

“I am happy as long as you are willing to assist in the test!” Nefertari said hastily, “If we don’t have enough evidence to convince you to believe us, you don’t have to inherit this sacred bone!”

“Great, then there would not be any problem.” Annan coughed lightly.

This is quite pitiful.

Annan could not bear to watch it anymore.

If it weren’t for the help of Winter Heart that made Annan feel no guilt, he would have agreed by now.

It’s so pitiful for not being able to give the equipment out even acting so proactively.

Annan quickly changed the subject, “I remember there is still a way to seal the sacred bone. For example, ‘Wyrmrest Reagent’ will do.”

“Of course, we know this, and the formula of Wyrmrest Reagent is not particularly a secret knowledge.”

Having said this, Nefertari sighed, “But the dragon’s blood is too expensive.

“As we all know, dragons are a polarized species. The more chaotic the society, the stronger the dragon’s desire; the more peaceful the dragon is, the more sleepy and mild-tempered the dragon is. It has been peaceful for a long time, and the tempers of several dragons have changed. They gradually became milder, and the greed and thirst for treasures also steadily faded.

“It’s almost impossible to find dragons now. They’re all huddled somewhere to hibernate. Even if you want to exchange treasures for dragon blood, it’s hard to entice them to sell that blood.”

In other words, as the world became peaceful, dragons gradually became chilled.

Is it bipolar?

Annan was in deep thought.

Although he did not know what this term meant, Annan also probably knew why Old Grandmother and Father Flint distinguished themselves as the Deity of Fire and Creation and the other as the Deity of Ice and Tradition, even though they were both dragons.

This was probably why there was no third dragon among the upright deities.

However, it was the first time Annan heard this.

The Paper Princess did not have this weird dragon instinct. Oh, right, she was a paper dragon.

A paper dragon was not even a creature. How could She have such an instinct?

Annan’s heart skipped a beat.

Is this why the Old Grandmother chose “Wyrmrest” as the covenant?

If the Dragon Clan falls asleep every time the world is at peace and wakes up naturally when it is about to fall into chaos…

“I see,” Annan whispered.

So, the Old Grandmother never actually abandoned Her people!

She was not a willful deity. Wyrmrest happened to be the embodiment of Her parental love.

It was not that the Old Grandmother woke up just in time of crisis every time, nor was it that the Austere-Winter Family woke up the Old Grandmother when they were in danger. It was because She would wake up naturally whenever a crisis came!

She could instill pressure on the people in times of peace and give shelter to the people in times of war.

It was like an awkward old father. He would reprimand and pour cold water when the child made achievements but be the person first to stand up and beat the bully’s head when the child was bullied.

Although She never said and explained the rules ingrained in Her action, the Old Grandmother would wake up when needed.

“So, when we can’t get the dragon’s blood, we can only seal the saint’s relic in another way.”

Nefertari explained, “Even if the sacred bone can lure qualified people to their direction, it will not mark the specific location for the eligible candidates. Finding the sacred bone is also a part of the trial.

“In other words, as long as the sacred bone is placed in the maze, it can be effectively ‘sealed’. At least it can prevent the weak mortals from taking it away and causing disasters.

“The underground world is a natural labyrinth. It even has different heights. The saints will find a way to come underground and create a maze to hide the sacred bone unless they deviate from their path and are abandoned by the sacred bone. Unless they don’t want future generations to get this sacred bone, they will rush directly to the depths of the Gray Mists. This is equivalent to throwing the key into the safe.”

So, that’s the case.

Annan came to a realization.

As far as he knew, more than half of the other Gold Rank Transcenders lived scattered in the underground world except for the tower master and popes.

Annan did not know the reason previously. He believed that they might not want to submit to authority, evade their responsibilities, or simply want to be quiet.

Now it seemed they were all looking for sacred bones in the underground world.

However, there was no limit to the number of layers in the underground world. The terrain was more complicated than the Chongqing Overpass [1]. It was indeed a natural labyrinth. Mortals would get lost once they entered it.

So, was that the reason traitor Vladmir came underground?

Was this because he was not fleeing but because he thought he could fit a sacred bone? That was why he had been staying underground for several years.

That being the case…

“I’ll be there.” Annan’s expression became slightly serious, “Please tell me the relevant details.”

Even if it was to prevent Vladmir from succeeding or causing trouble, Annan had to test his qualifications for the sacred bone.

Because Annan just suddenly realized something.

If the Old Grandmother would sleep forever in peaceful times, why is Old Grandmother about to wake up now?