Chapter 87 - The Fifth Guardian's Legacy
The emerald pillar slowly faded into the northern sky.
A peaceful silence settled over Glaciera.
For the first time in thousands of years...
The Frost Titan Ursa stood without chains.
Its immense sapphire eyes reflected the falling snow.
The Silver Phoenix, Skadi, landed beside her oldest companion.
Without a word...
The two ancient guardians gently touched their foreheads together.
The entire Frost Dominion erupted in cheers.
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The Book of Infinite Beasts appeared.
Historical Event Completed
The Guardian's Protector Restored
Rewards:
- Reputation with Ancient Beasts: Exalted
- Archive Restoration: 15% → 22%
- Hidden History Unlocked
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Golden light flowed from the Book.
A forgotten memory appeared before everyone.
Unlike previous visions...
This one was visible to every person in Glaciera.
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Ten thousand years ago...
The Fifth Guardian stood before the people of the Frost Dominion.
Beside Skadi stood the Frost Titan Ursa.
Children laughed as they climbed onto the giant bear's back.
The Ursa carefully carried them through blooming valleys.
There was no endless winter.
No corruption.
Only peace.
Then the Fifth Guardian spoke.
«"Strength exists to shelter the weak."»
«"Power without kindness becomes tyranny."»
«"Kindness without courage becomes helplessness."»
«"A true Guardian must possess both."»
The vision faded.
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Freya wiped away a tear.
"Our ancestors..."
"They remembered the words..."
"But not the faces."
Kai quietly closed the Book.
"Then we'll make sure they're never forgotten again."
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The people of Glaciera gathered in the central square.
The elderly Queen of the Frost Dominion finally emerged from the Crystal Palace.
She leaned upon an elegant staff carved from enchanted ice.
Despite her age, her silver eyes remained sharp.
The Book analysed her.
Beast Analysis
Queen Astrid Wintercrest
Title:
Queen of the Frost Dominion
Rank:
Supreme Beast Tamer
Contract Beast:
Snow Crown Owl
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Queen Astrid approached Kai.
Instead of speaking...
She bowed.
The entire kingdom followed.
Thousands of citizens knelt.
Kai hurriedly stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, please don't."
Astrid smiled.
"This bow is not for a warrior."
"It is for the one who returned our protector."
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The Frost Titan Ursa lowered itself beside Kai.
The enormous bear gently nudged him with its head.
The Crimson Flame Fox laughed.
"I think it likes you."
Kai smiled.
"I think we've become friends."
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Suddenly...
The Ice Tree at the centre of the city glowed brilliantly.
The Fifth Star Fragment slowly descended.
Unlike the previous fragments...
It pulsed with a calm silver-blue light.
It drifted toward Kai.
Then stopped.
The Fragment circled him once.
It turned toward Skadi.
Then toward the Ursa.
Finally...
It entered the Book of Infinite Beasts.
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Star Fragment Acquired
Fifth Star Fragment
Authority:
Legacy
Current Fragments:
★ First
★ Second
★ Third
★ Fourth
★ Fifth
Progress:
5 / 7
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The Book unlocked another page.
New Ability
Guardian's Legacy
Passive Effect:
The Beast Sovereign may temporarily borrow the abilities of Guardians who willingly grant their trust.
Current Available Legacy:
- Skadi – Winter's Grace
- Frost Titan Ursa – Guardian's Resolve
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That evening...
A grand feast filled the Crystal Palace.
Warriors, citizens and beasts celebrated together.
Laughter echoed through halls that had known only sorrow for centuries.
Even Ignis allowed himself a rare smile.
"The world is changing."
"It has been too long since I heard joy like this."
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Late that night...
Kai stood alone on the palace balcony.
The northern lights danced across the sky.
The Book quietly opened beside him.
A new page appeared.
Next Destination
The Ember Wastes
Guardian:
Unknown
Possible Location of the Sixth Star Fragment.
Estimated Journey:
Twenty-one days by skyship.
Threat Level:
★★★★★
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Before Kai could read further...
A cold breeze swept across the balcony.
The Tenth stepped from a silver portal.
Its hood was lowered for the first time.
Kai finally saw the face hidden beneath.
A young man, no older than Kai.
Silver hair.
Golden eyes.
A long scar crossed his left cheek.
He smiled awkwardly.
"I realised..."
"We've travelled together."
"Fought together."
"But I've never told you my real name."
Kai folded his arms with a grin.
"I was wondering how long that would take."
The young man extended his hand.
"My name is..."
Before he could finish—
The Book of Infinite Beasts flashed crimson.
Emergency Alert
Sixth Guardian Detected
Status:
Under attack.
Location:
The Ember Wastes
Time Remaining:
Unknown
Kai and the Tenth exchanged determined looks.
Their next journey had just become a race against time.