章 23: Chapter 23 Eve Yuketrahill (Vote for recommendation!)
編集者: Henyee Translations
"I'm going! Did I hear that right? Triggered a hidden quest?"
"Does this game really have hidden plotlines?"
"Demacia, is this your lucky break?"
"What quest? What quest?"
The players' discussions were a continuous buzz.
Standing on the shoulder of the Oak Guardian and looking down at the tiny players below, the feeling for Demacia and his group couldn't be more exhilarating:
"That's right, I'm just that lucky!"
"Hahaha! Not gonna talk with you guys anymore, we're off to meet the Goddess!"
"Will catch up later! Hahaha!"
Their voices were filled with pride.
"To meet the Goddess?"
"No way!"
"Is it Goddess Eve?!"
"Ahhh! Why isn't it me triggering the plot! I'm so jealous!"
"What kind of quest is it! It directly involves the Goddess?"
"Could it be the main storyline?"
"The rewards must be substantial…"
"I'm so envious!"
The players' voices were full of jealousy and resentment.
Berserker didn't pay attention to other players, but silently headed toward the Natural Temple in the central square.
As he advanced, the players followed him excitedly and curiously, like a trailing army.
"Hurry up! Let's see what's going on!"
"The Oak Guardian looks so cool!"
"Quick, take a screenshot! Screenshot!"
"What kind of quest is it? Give us a hint…"
"Slow down! Slow down! I want to get up there too! I want to get up there too!"
Even some excited players attempted to climb up Berserker's leg…
"Hmph!"
With a deep cold snort, Berserker glanced coldly at the player trying to climb.
A powerful aura swept over, immediately causing the player to shiver and sit down abruptly on the ground.
Suddenly, there was silence among the players.
A few seconds later, the crowd erupted again!
"Damn! What a strong presence!"
"Terrifying… How strong is this Oak Guardian?"
"Definitely beyond iron-rank? Could it be the silver level mentioned in the data?"
"Too scary!"
"That glance just now scared me to death."
The players broke out in a cold sweat and subsequently calmed down significantly, no longer daring to offend the Oak Guardian.
Soon, Berserker, carrying Demacia and the others, arrived in front of the Natural Temple.
At this moment, Saintess Alice, already awaiting their arrival following the oracle from Goddess Eve, had been there for some time.
Berserker then knelt down on one knee again, while Demacia and the others smoothly jumped down from his body.
After the players descended, Berserker stood up again, chanting a rising and falling spell, then his figure slowly shrank...
In the blink of an eye, he was only four meters tall.
Looking at the serene and steady Oak Guardian in front of her, Alice smiled sweetly:
"Praise Mother Nature! Welcome back, Lord Berserker."
She drew a tree-shaped symbol on her chest.
"Praise Mother Nature! Holy Daughter."
Berserker did likewise.
Alice nodded, then turned and bowed to several players, but her smile faded significantly upon seeing Demacia.
She sighed softly and said:
"Follow me, the ceremony is ready."
Then she turned and walked towards the interior of the temple.
Demacia smiled sheepishly and made eye contact with several teammates, following her one after another.
But before going through the door, he paused, thought for a moment, then switched on the system's recording function.
Berserker walked at the rear, pausing slightly at the entrance. He then spoke to the players crowding behind:
"Outsiders are not allowed inside."
His voice was deep and brooked no refusal.
Having said that, he entered and closed the temple's grand doors.
"Wow! Is it that secretive?"
"I really want to see!"
"Peek through the window! The window isn't closed!"
Instantly, a large group of players were peeking through windows, eavesdropping from the corners, and squinting through the door cracks...
Inside the Natural Temple.
Demacia and the others looked around curiously, observing everything.
Though the temple had been constructed by players, they had not participated, and this was their first time inside.
Since it had just been built, the temple was still quite bare, with only a small altar and a sacred statue of the Goddess.
The altar was carved with mysterious arrays, from which faint Divine Arts fluctuations could be felt, possessing a power that could soothe one's heart.
Even the excited Demacia and others gradually calmed down.
Alice and Berserker approached the statue, respectfully knelt on one knee, and made a tree-shaped sign in front of their chests, devoutly chanting:
"Praise Mother Nature, praise the Goddess of Life, praise the great Elven Sovereign—Eve Yoctrahill!"
Having spoken, the two looked to the four players.
Demacia and his companions were momentarily stunned, then also knelt down, emulating the native Believers by making the sign while loudly chanting:
"Praise Mother Nature, praise the Goddess of Life, praise the great Elven Sovereign—Eve Yoctrahill!"
As their words ended, the statue on the altar suddenly burst into a flurry of golden light, enveloping them...
Demacia felt a strange force latch onto his consciousness, his vision turned abruptly white, and his control over his body was stripped away in an instant.
Could this be... a cutscene?
He was startled.
Accompanied by an indescribable feeling of weightlessness, gradually, Demacia regained control of himself.
His vision slowly returned.
When Demacia opened his eyes and saw where he was, he was so shocked that he was at a loss for words.
He found himself in an immensely majestic temple, vast in space, flanked by gigantic stone pillars ornately carved with intricate designs.
The temple seemed to be located in the starry sky, and through the sides, one could see a deep, magnificent galaxy, utterly mysterious and resplendent.
Faint prayers and chants floated from the void, sacred and mystic, calming one's spirit while spontaneously inspiring genuine reverence and admiration.
Before the temple was a high platform, decorated with ancient mysterious text and adorned with grandiose bas-reliefs which subtly incorporated themes of nature, life, and elves...
Atop the platform was a grand throne constructed from gold stone, vines, flowers, and branches.
A majestic figure radiating holy light was seated upon it.
The ancient deity—Eve Yoctrahill.
She wore a white Divine Dress embellished with floral patterns, adorned with an exquisitely luxurious floral crown, her silver hair reached her waist, her mysterious, magnificent purple eyes shone with the brilliance of Divine Power, her perfect delicate features dreamlike...
Holy Light accompanied her on either side, like the most devout servants.
She sat there, one hand propping her radiant chin, the other slowly and rhythmically tapping on the armrest of the throne, her lips curled into a gentle smile, kind yet dignified.
Her deep celestial eyes shone brilliantly, as if encompassing the entire galaxy:
"Chosen Ones, we meet again."
Ethereal and sacred.
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