Chapter 973: Volume 31: The Hand That Covers the Sky - 17: Interference
Again, these preposterous legends, or rather, insidious rumors, were something that Komer himself was adept at concocting. From the ancient Dwarven relics of the Volt Mountain Range to the treasures of the Goddess of Nature in the Little Greenland Forest, Komer was all too familiar with the reality behind these so-called "legends." As long as there was even a slight connection, he could exploit it with just the right amount of far-fetched associations. Skillfully manipulated, it was impossible for people not to believe. There were so many who loved chasing these baffling legends, and often, they had considerable resources at their disposal.
Komer’s expression was quickly noticed by Finitz, who of course knew Komer’s background. However, she did not believe that the legends of the Elf Clan were the same kind of trickery the Mortal Lord excelled in. After all, these were legends that had been circulating among the Elf Clan for hundreds of years, and indeed, some had come close to success.
Out of the seven Sacred Objects, five had been gathered together. It was unfortunate that they fell short, for without the two missing pieces, it was impossible to enter the Secret Realm. It was said, however, that they had roughly marked the location of the Secret Realm of the Nature Goddess in the forests along the coast of the Southern Storm Ocean. But the forests along the Storm Ocean were so vast without a precise map, it was impossible to search for.
"Do you think it’s a kind of elusive legend?"
"Hmm, indeed, I believe it’s a hoax crafted by some schemers."
"What is their purpose?"
"Oh, that’s not easy to say. This legend of your clan must have a history, and with time and changes, it’s difficult to determine the original intentions of the one who set this trap. If it were a legend that only emerged recently, I believe I could more or less pinpoint its purpose," Komer said confidently, "but one thing is certain: none of these things will have a perfect ending. Their historical mission is to make many people live in fantasy, chasing after them constantly, and that’s all there is to it."
"No, Komer, you may make such a judgement on other matters, but the legend within our clan definitely has its basis," Finitz shook her head, not persuaded by Komer. The history of the Elf Clan was not something Mortals could comprehend.
"Oh, state your reasons."