Chapter Ninety-Six: The Boy of Old
A star beast about to awaken!
This will be a very terrible crisis for Fernan.
Although in Marven's speculation, Eric's soul may not have been completely shattered, but partially integrated into the soul of the star beast.
But that's just a speculation on his part.
What's more, even if Eric's soul was dominated by the Star Beast, God knows what would have become of that tortured apprentice's mind.
In this world, the most terrifying thing is not the power that destroys the world.
It's about whether the person in control of this power has enough heart to control it.
In the remains of the star beasts, the aura of the soul became stronger and stronger.
A life force is awakening, it is still lying there, but it is giving the two of them a great pressure!
"Oops, let's go!"
Eevee's face changed dramatically.
Marven had never seen him so nervous!
This guy is a man who even the primeval red dragon Earl dares to shake, but in front of this terrifying star beast, even he has changed color!
This shows the horror of this star beast!
The two of them prepared to retreat quickly, hoping to leave the secret garden before the star beast fully awakened.
However, at this moment, a faint voice appeared in the ears of the two:
"Don't ...... Walk. ”
"I won't hurt anyone......"
It was a weak voice, but one that stood firm.
"Eric?"
Marven asked tentatively.
"You know my name?"
The voice seemed a little agitated.
His voice became more and more steady, and the vitality that originated from the inner life of the star beast was constantly bursting out.
Marven nodded slightly.
Eric sighed and said, "The teacher is dead, right?" If I'm not mistaken. He should have died by your hands. ”
"Otherwise, I wouldn't wake up."
"It's a pity...... My soul won't last long. ”
Marven and Eevee looked at each other, the star beast in front of them was really terrifying.
However, in this terrifying star beast. The soul of a human boy is a bit hard to guess.
They did not run away. Instead, he talked to Eric.
Soon, Marven understood the last part of the history of that year:
Eric disrupts the ritual of soul transfer and is crushed by an enraged Orikai.
He should have died.
However, at this time, the star beast whose soul was on the verge of depletion actually saved him.
The star beast, which only judged by instinct, knew that his soul could no longer support it - he had experienced two great battles that ordinary people could not imagine, and he had been drained of his soul's power by Orichai with a special technique. It can't live anymore.
So it used its last strength to imprison Eric's soul fragment in its own body.
The star beast's body was like a lock, and Eric's soul fragments did not drift away. Instead, it has been nourished by the terrifying vitality of the star beast's flesh for a long time. Gradually, it blended together.
In fact, he had woken up a long time ago.
His soul was fully fused, and he was able to completely control the star beast.
But he could not wake up.
Because Orichy is still there.
The soul contract that was signed at the beginning is still there.
As long as Orikai had one thought, Eric's soul would still be shattered.
The only thing that annoyed Orikai was that the Star Beast had placed a terrible curse on its body before it died.
All souls are not allowed to enter, except for Eric.
And Eric's own soul cannot be extracted.
So over the long years, Eric has had countless recoveries. And what awaits him is the ruthless annihilation of O'Richai's soul!
His soul was tormented again and again, shattered again and again, and then reassembled again and again.
This kind of pain is unimaginable and unbearable for ordinary people.
But Eric survived.
Later. He simply allowed himself to be permanently awakened, and he would not wake up unless Orikai died.
This avoids the pain of repeated soul shattering.
Now. His teacher was finally killed by Eevee, and he was finally able to wake up safely.
The only pity is. Over the long years, his soul had been hit too hard. I can't last much longer.
No matter how strong the body of the star beast is, there is a limit to the nourishment of the soul.
He had a hunch that his time was running out.
……
"I don't know what era it is."
Eric smiled bitterly, "I don't know how many years I've been in this star beast's body?" A thousand years? Or two thousand years? ”
"My friends, they're long gone, aren't they?"
"If you just disappear in this world, it will be a relief."
Marvin and Eevee were silent.
Eric was very peaceful, like a shy teenager from any village.
After all the pain, he still hasn't been changed.
He just felt a little lonely.
"When the teacher chose me to be his assistant, I couldn't believe it."
"I was crazy. Everyone thought I was a waste, but the teacher agreed with me. ”
"It wasn't until later that I found out it was a hoax. At the end of the day, he just needs a piece of waste to help. ”
Eric's soul smiled wryly.
Marven could feel that the abnormal vitality was fading.
This awakening may be the last time Eric's soul awakens. His soul may be gone.
For this wizard apprentice, he did endure too much.
"You're not trash."
Marven Zhengse said: "No waste can prevent a catastrophe that could destroy the world. You are a true hero. ”
"Heroes?" Eric sighed and said, "If I had a choice, it would be when the old man who said I had the gift of wizarding came to our village and said he wanted to take me to the Middlenese School. I'd rather refuse. ”
"Because, I owe so much......"
Accompanied by Eric's words. Marven and Eevee saw this picture in front of their eyes at the same time:
An ancient village at sunset, a shy boy under the impatient urging of a coachman. After all, with a hint of excitement and reluctance, I got into the carriage.
Outside the official road, a group of partners were seeing them off, their faces full of excitement.
There was only a girl in a shabby dress with tears in her eyes.
Her appearance is very ordinary, just an ordinary peasant girl.
Somehow, a sad feeling arose from the bottom of the hearts of the two.
Eric's sigh rang out again: "She said she would wait for my ......"
"I've liked her for so many years, and I was going to go to her after becoming an official wizard."
"But, since that day. I never went back. ”
"I owe her a confession......
Eric's muttering made Marven's nose sour.
Eric's fate is completely out of his control.
Maybe this is the fate of the hero, he saved the world, but did not give the people around him a best ending.
In any case, thousands of years have passed, and there is nothing left, only a former teenager whose soul is about to disappear.
"I hate it...... Why so cowardly...... Why don't you say that sentence when you have the opportunity? ”
Eric's tone finally fluctuated, "I'm just a coward!" ”
"I've been living in this monster's body for so many years. What is the purpose of lingering? ”
"I'm worthless......"
His soul power was already very weak, like a candle in the wind, which could disappear at any time.
Marven couldn't bear it. However, at this time, he still stood up, gritted his teeth and said:
"I know it's probably too unfair to you. You deserve to be liberated. ”
"But the world is facing a very terrifying threat."
"If you can. I hope you don't just fade away...... This world still needs a former hero. to save him. ”
Eric whispered, "This world? ”
"It's not the world I know anymore, what does it have to do with me?"
Marven shook his head and said, "You can open your eyes and see the world." ”
"I believe that your current strength is fully capable of doing this."
"Look at how this world is different from the world before you."
"The children are still innocent and laughing; Middle-aged people are still worried about their livelihoods; Greedy businessmen do shady business; And the devils, demons, evil spirits, and even the gods high up have their eyes set on this land. ”
"The world still needs you."
Eric was silent for a moment, and eventually, his soul power continued to weaken and disappeared into the depths of the star beast's body.
Marven and Eevee glanced at each other, and both sighed slightly.
Either way, Eric has done a great job.
He didn't use the power of the star beast to do evil, and it was already the best result.
Choosing to leave now is also a relief for him.
He was out of step with the world. What he missed, long gone.
Seeing the vitality of this star beast's remains continue to be annihilated.
Who knew that at this time, a bone appeared in Marven's hand.
Eric's whisper rang out again, "Wake me up when you need me." ”
"I'll wake up at most once. After that, even if I wanted to, my soul would have dissipated. ”
"I'm going to close the secret garden and kick everyone out, you pay attention."
In the next second, the two of them only felt a terrifying spatial repulsion coming.
After the world whirled, the two appeared in the ancient village of Breton.
There are many people around them, all quasi-legends.
"What's going on? Why did you suddenly kick us out? ”
"Is the secret garden closed? Who got the potion? ”
"What about those legendary-level powerhouses? Why did it all disappear? ”
Amidst the shouting and screaming of the crowd, everyone finally focused on Ibu's body.
Because he is the only surviving legend who entered the secret garden.
In this regard, Ibu just said coldly:
"Get out!"
The atmosphere froze suddenly.
…… (To be continued......)
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