Boundless, even time and space become ambiguous, like a narrow space between chaos and order.
I experienced this feeling again.
Half dreaming and half awake, half-asleep and half-awake, hazy and confused, as if everything I had experienced before was an illusion.
"Is this a dream...?"
Rean, who had rarely lost control of himself, murmured to himself, and it was difficult to even define the meaning of "dream" in his words.
Maybe he just fell asleep on Patanguai. After all, he had just experienced an unprecedented peak showdown, and his energy and spirit were pushed to the extreme. You can imagine the pressure he endured.
Rean clearly remembered that Patanguai had just left the battlefield, and after saying a few words to his companions and allies on the deck, his eyesight went dark and he lost consciousness.
But--
Who can guarantee that what we experienced “before” is real?
Although I remember it very clearly, as the foundation of all this, "returning to the past and reversing the future" itself is too mysterious.
There is also the unheard-of "Summoning of Heroic Spirits" system. Throughout the ages, let alone history, there is no such record even in myths. To say that it is true is better to say that it is a fall into darkness. I am unwilling to accept it and am full of scars.
A dream born out of fatigue is even more convincing.
In fact, during the "Reversal of the Future" break, he had more than once the idea that this was a fantasy and everything he did was false.
The reason why I didn't give up the struggle was just because I figured out a key point.
As long as I have such an opportunity, I will definitely try my best to change.
So what if it’s true? So what if it’s false?
Therefore, after passing through the initial "confused" state, the young sword master quickly "awakened". To be precise, he "cleared his mind and saw his nature", and then "clear the mirror and stilled the water" and quietly watched the changes.
In this state, Rean quickly noticed something strange.
——It’s too quiet.
There is no annoying "voice" of Ishmag around.
There is no malice that oppresses the soul and devours the mind all the time.
There is only peace and stability, and a little depth that is difficult for people to pry into.
It's just like--
It's just like--
It's just like--
The starting point of that dreamlike journey, the exchange that awakened the miracle.
In the mood to give it a try, Li En spoke.
"Excuse me - is it an unknown god?"
"Unknown god, you mean - ahem, this is a good title, I like it."
What a response.
The logic is clear, without any confusion or noise, and it is definitely not influenced by Ishmag.
But more than why, a hint of disobedience appeared in Li En's heart, so he continued to ask:
"The Lord God summoned me this time for——"
"It's nothing, just because the time is right. I came over to see how you are doing."
Gods - are they all so free?
The sense of disobedience in Li En's heart became even stronger.
Just listen to the unknown god, whose name and appearance are unknown, continue to say: "Well, you are here, tell me, how did you do with the task entrusted to you?"
"It should be pretty good. I have made good use of the power you gave me. Although I don't know if it is in line with the perfect future you have in mind, I will do my best."
Rean once again recalled the end of that exchange and the ardent expectations, and couldn't help but feel a move in his heart.
"By the way, you said you would prepare two gifts last time. I received one of them, and the other is -"
"Tsk, you are so sharp. Although it is not difficult to find out what the two gifts are, but - within a few words, you started to doubt me. As expected of Li En Schwarzer."
This sentence also means that the other party admitted that he was not the one who made Rean come back. However, it was a bit surprising that the other party would be so straightforward.
"You are the one who can see through my mind right away."
"Otherwise, how can I deserve to be called a god? Especially what I'm good at is the soul. Emotional wavelengths and soul colors can't be seen even if you don't want to -"
This kind of complaint has a boastful tone, which is exactly the same as that person.
"——On the contrary, it's you. I think I'm pretending well in every aspect. How did you find out?"
"I can't tell you. If I had to say it, I can only say it's a feeling." Li En told the truth.
"That's it. After all, we are on the same level, and it is difficult to truly cut off the connection."
"The peer is——?"
"This is not something you should care about now. It won't be too late to understand it when you step into the true realm of God."
Li En said oh, his greatest advantage is that he can listen and advise: "Well, this Lord God, you summoned me for--"
"I've told you the superficial reason. I'm really free, and the timing is really right. As for the deeper reason, I won't hide it from you. I'm here to find the guy behind you."
"I would like to ask, what is your relationship with that adult -?" Even though the other person said it lightly, Rean still felt some kind of turbulent undercurrent.
"Don't doubt your feelings, we are enemies, so what are you going to do?"
After hearing this answer, Rean's mood became very calm: "Do nothing. Neither that person nor you are existences that I can understand."
"You are very self-aware, so you have passed this test."
It can be heard that this being is indeed very straightforward, completely different from the gods and demons in mythical stories who speak in a cloudy manner.
"Since you have such a clear understanding of yourself, do you know that you are about to die? If not, I would not have brought you here so easily."
"I..." After a moment of silence, Li En slowly uttered the second half of the sentence, "...know."
That was the deepest secret he kept deep in his heart, and he never shared it with any of his companions.
He is willing to let his companions see his gentleness, his sunshine, his strength, and he is also willing to share his downfall, his scars, and his sadness - except for this black box buried deepest that even light cannot reach.
Through the "Moon Mirror", Rean knew that Osborn needed to become an immortal in order to fully carry the power of Ishmag, but what about himself?
Saber, Archer, Rider, Caster, Ruler, five servants. Not to mention the last Ruler turned into a complete virtual god. Although the foundation of their power comes from the earth's veins, don't forget that their existence still depends on Rean.
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It is no exaggeration to say that apart from the erosion of Ishmag's will, Rean was under more pressure than Osborn in other aspects.
This burden is too heavy. If Li En hadn't practiced the way of "nothing", he would have reached the profound state of "emptying himself" and then being with all things.
If it had been anyone else, they would have ended up with both physical and mental destruction. Even veteran extraordinary powerhouses like Alleria and Victor would not be any exception.