Chapter 168 The Blinded Vision
Chapter 168 The Blinded Vision
Unlike Haruki, who is a visitor from another world, Ajiu, Sean, and Zhaoyu have their own identities as mages. In addition to reporting to the guild on time like Haruki, they also have their own affairs to handle.
Upon arriving at the guild, the first thing they did was contact other places. Ajiu reported the latest progress to the guild leader, while Sean communicated with Qingxuan about their current situation.
"Guild Master, we've reached Haiyun. The guild has also acquired the last Light Magic Stone. All that's left is for the remaining hero to appear."
"I've heard about the Light Stones. One of them was destroyed by an external force, which is irreversible, so don't worry about it too much. Once you find the final hero to complete the connection of the Light Stones, your mission will be basically complete."
The specially modified ruins have now become the president's new specialized research institute. The Zeta Ascension Device is located in the central high position, with intricate magic arrays covering the walls and boxes of colorful crystals stored in abundance.
"Understood, President. I will take responsibility for my mission. Is there anything else you wish to say?"
Ah-Jiu's tone revealed a hint of sadness, clearly indicating that she was bringing her emotions into her work. Ah-Jiu was thinking about something else, and the chairman could tell the difference.
“That’s all, Ajiu. Now you can focus on yourself. Yunhai is a wonderful place. You can see a lot of beautiful scenery and learn a lot.”
Even after ending the communication, A-Jiu still didn't show any cheerfulness. She was still bothered by the argument she had with Belial at dusk yesterday, which had hurt her for a long time.
Just thinking about it sends shivers down my spine. Ajiu truly doesn't understand why she dared to confront a demonic sword that could cleave through space. In her eyes, she's definitely nothing. Even the guild master shows Belial Twilight some respect. Where did she get the guts to go head-to-head with her?
"Are you alright? Didn't you sleep well?"
After Sean finished talking with Qingxuan, he came over to check on Ajiu's condition. She had become sullen since coming out of the underground, and she had completely lost the excitement she had when she arrived at the new place. After thinking about it, he guessed it was because of that argument.
"Am I being arrogant, Sean? I'm just a nobody, yet I have no control over my emotions and have caused a lot of trouble by talking nonsense..."
“Expressing our joys, sorrows and anger is the meaning of language. You didn’t mean to hurt anyone, Ajiu. You’re just sticking to your own beliefs.”
Sean has a lot of insights into arguing, since learning and creating inevitably involve expressing opinions, and expressing opinions inevitably leads to arguments with others.
“I’ve been through something similar to the argument you had with Belial Twilight. I’ve also argued with Qingxuan over all sorts of strange things. But my purpose in arguing back then wasn’t to defeat him or prove anything. I just wanted him to care about me more, it was that simple.”
"Sometimes when Qingxuan and I think back to the reasons for our previous arguments, we realize that they were actually quite childish. We had a big fight over such ridiculous reasons. To be honest, we were both quite childish."
"Later, we each had our own things to care about. Only after I focused more on myself was I able to see my shortcomings and see clearly how much determination I had to change myself."
After becoming a hero, Sean hadn't contacted Qingxuan for some time. The people who grew up together had now taken completely different paths. After experiencing various things in life, both Sean and Qingxuan made changes that they could be proud of.
"Is it about shortcomings and changes... The president also told me to focus more on myself. It seems that always trying to get attention from others is not a good thing."
The sorrow in Ajiu's heart transformed into a calm that settled in her mind. Opening the legendary magic book, Ajiu recalled the adventures along the way, realizing that wisdom and courage must be earned through one's own efforts.
The morning inside the sea of clouds is generally peaceful, with a gentle breeze and light clouds, and people hurrying about. The sounds of magic at work begin the day's work.
At the entrance where they had left the underground cave, Zhao Yu led the members of the Haiyun Guild to investigate. Zhao Yu was still worried about this place, and now that Chuanshan Mountain was there to look after them, the safety of the guild members was also guaranteed.
Since I am not a professional in this field, I left the responsibility of guiding the route and confirming the situation at the top of the mountain entirely to the guild, who also attached great importance to the underground ruins.
Besides helping to complete the guild's mission, Zhao Yu also wanted to take this opportunity to talk to Belial Twilight, as it would be best to resolve any conflicts as soon as possible.
Standing on high ground facing the distant sea, one can take in the vast expanse of sky and land, and the beauty of the water and sky merging into one is rare in the world. Unfortunately, Zhao Yu doesn't have much time to appreciate it right now.
“You must have something to say to everyone, Mr. Beria. If it’s inconvenient, you can tell me first. It’s not like you to keep things to yourself.”
With no one around, Zhao Yu and Belial Huang Huan could both let loose. In Belial Huang Huan's eyes, Zhao Yu was more shrewd than Yao Hui and more approachable than Xiao En. In his opinion, Zhao Yu was a worthy candidate.
"I don't like this world, nor do I like any so-called heroes. This has nothing to do with Haruki and Zeta. They've been busy doing nothing all along."
"Do you think we'll hurt Zeta and Haruki?"
"Hmph, if Zeta can be hurt by these little monsters, he's just a greenhorn. That so-called Hero Legend is completely nonsensical. I have a feeling the guild is hiding something."
Belial Twilight bluntly expressed his dislike for this world and his dissatisfaction with the guild. He had only avoided breaking ties with the guild from the beginning, all for the sake of Haruki and Zeta.
Zhao Yu wasn't angry after hearing this complaint. At least Zhao Yu was certain that Belial Twilight was thinking of Haruki and Zeta. As for the guild matters, Zhao Yu couldn't explain them clearly, so for now, it was best to go along with Belial Twilight.
"So you want to end all of this quickly?"
"That's pretty much true, but it seems your guild is unreliable now. There are too many rules and regulations restricting you. Not only can monsters from the outside bully you, but even the guys inside aren't necessarily good people."
The experiences along the way made Belial Twilight realize the limitations of guilds, the vanity of Tsuchiya, the flattery of Wolf State, and how humans gradually get themselves into trouble.
A eccentric weirdo can turn Tsuchiya upside down, a monster in a fake skin can bring the entire Wolf State to a standstill, and the Mage Guild is constantly chasing after trouble and being made a fool of by it. Belial Twilight really doesn't know what to expect from them.
"That's true, but at least we're on the same side as Haruki Zeta, aren't we? We can still help each other when needed."
"Anyone can't predict when they'll turn on you, young lady. People's hearts are unpredictable and unfathomable. Just keep things as they are, Zhaoyu. You are a rare good person in this world."
Beria turned his gaze toward the distant island at dusk, sensing something there that intrigued him, perhaps something he could discover there that held some secrets.
To understand the truth, you need to look at things from a different perspective. Sometimes, being a bad person once can prevent you from being blinded by the facade of justice.
"Please tell Ah Jiu I'm sorry for me. I owe her."
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