Chapter 283 - Three: Mysterious Origins
Upon seeing the Great Sage lost in a moment of distraction, as though he recalled some unforgettable past events, Komer’s mournfulness and disconcert seemed tinged with a hint of lingering sorrow that suddenly stirred within the girl an unprecedented complexity of emotions. Silently, she experienced the emotions echoing within her chest, uncertain if this was what legends called envy, but she was certain that the fleeting memories in the eyes of the Great Sage belonged to a woman, undoubtedly one who had left an indelible mark on his heart. At that moment, she felt an urge; she desperately wanted to know what kind of woman could leave the Great Sage so desolate and alone? In her mind, how could the Great Sage, who swept through life with such ease, be distracted by such a trivial matter as a woman? To her, this was unimaginable.
Komer’s distraction lasted only an instant, yet even in that brief moment, he felt that his current state of mind had changed considerably from before. Could all this be because of the girl before him? He dared not contemplate any further.
The girl also noticed that the Great Sage had returned to his usual clarity and nonchalance. Although she was compelled to delve deeper, the intelligent girl knew that now was not the appropriate time. Perhaps returning to their prior discussion was the most sensible choice.
"Great Sage, Lome is very curious to know where exactly the relics of the lost civilization are located?"
"Ah, there is no exact consensus on that. The most probable location would be deep within the Blue Continent. It is said that for hundreds of years, adventurers daring to challenge themselves have ventured into the Blue Continent, bringing back relics from the era of the lost civilization. Furthermore, in the southern part of our Continent, there are many crafts that are modeled after the remnants left by the lost civilization—perhaps a clear proof of its existence. There are also legends about places like deep within the Baden Gold Mountain Range of Cordillera Wilderness and the Volt Mountain Range. However, the legends about Volt Mountain Range come from dwarves, while those about the Baden Gold Mountain Range have been passed down among barbarians." Komer could sense the interest in the lost civilization from the girl, regrettably himself not knowing much about it. Even the origins of the Cosmic Bag he held were vague when his master gave it to him, and such a thing he could not simply ask around about, only knowing it had profound ties to the lost civilization.
"The Volt Mountain Range? Is that our Caucasus’s Volt Mountain Range?" she asked, somewhat excitedly. If it was within the Caucasus territory, then she truly might have a chance to explore and seek out the old secrets, her face full of anticipation.
"Yes, it is our Caucasus territory’s Volt Mountain Range, but these are merely the dwarves’ rumors. I personally think there might be some relics there, but they are unlikely to be related to the lost civilization—it’s probably just linked to some defunct tribes from the dwarves’ legends." Komer was never one to put much stock in such rumors; the Volt Mountain Range was not some impenetrably mystical and dangerous place. With so many years of absence of any discovery, especially recently when many Half-Beastmen had stealthily crossed the Volt Mountain Range into the Caucasus, no such findings were reported.
"Oh, even just an adventure would be fine. It would also give Lome more practical experience. Great Sage, Lome would like to find time to visit the Volt Mountain Range, to take in the views along the way. The world feels both extraordinarily familiar to Lome and yet, upon careful thought, like something I can’t recall at all. This feeling is truly unpleasant, and I wish to change that."