Chapter 189: Unmoving Echoes
"Let’s begin."
Ash spoke calmly as he sat cross-legged on the soft, vibrant grass, which was a perfect imitation of life created by the World Tree herself.
Behind him, the World Tree stood silently, her presence both peaceful and ancient, as she gently placed her hand on the crown of his head.
"Remember, you have to start gently. I can form a link with you to some extent as long as I maintain physical contact, but it will only allow us to communicate directly. That is the only help I can offer. So, are you truly ready?"
There was a strange intent hidden within her last question. It felt as if she was silently urging him to think twice about his decision, quietly offering him another option.
It was as if she was asking whether he really wanted to do this himself, or if he would rather leave it to her instead.
No, no, I can only rely on myself. I have no idea what kind of hidden intentions others may have. And the soul is my weakest point right now. I cannot allow anyone to gain control over it. Fate is already trying to kill me...Maybe...? no, definitely...
Even Ash was not entirely sure about anything anymore. From everything he had experienced so far, one thing was clear—his journey had never been ordinary.
If someone were to look at all the events he had been through, they might just see a long series of near-death situations. Yet every time, not only had he survived, but he had also come out of it with some form of gain.
To an outsider, it might seem as if Ash had incredible luck on his side.
But was that really the case?
What if the one living in this body right now, the body known as Ash Burn, was not the Ash from Earth... but the original owner of this body? Dark Ash?