Chapter 52
Chapter 52
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 52
Chapter Title: Became the Gallery's Only Reptile
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-New, to the extent that the ecosystem changes?
-Yes. Dimensional rifts are places where you never know when or what kind of danger might erupt.
If what the Wind Spirit King said was the absolute truth without a shred of falsehood, then this was a truly serious issue.
But what tormented and unsettled me even more was the possibility that I myself was one of those beings that had crossed dimensions.
'What if Earth is included in this place called the dimensional rift?'
Honestly, would we have come here for no reason?
What if this dimensional rift is connected to Earth, and for some reason, the stories from here flowed into Earth and became a game?
And what if our arrival here is influencing the world?
If that's the case, then it means the ecosystem of the world could change because of users like me who crossed over from Earth.
'Should I... share this?'
If this ominous thought I'm having is true... should I really inform the gallery about it?
"El, why does your face look so pale?"
"But your complexion is really bad."
"Mm..."
Cheong's sharp senses caught my abnormality, startling her for a moment.
But I couldn't tell this to them, let alone the gallery users.
For starters, I don't even have solid proof that I crossed over here through a dimensional rift. And they might not even believe me.
'Even if they believe me, that's a problem in itself.'
Even if they did believe me, it would still cause issues.
-Ahem. Anyway, getting back to the story, the four goddesses who protect our world grew anxious about the dimensional rift being open and ultimately decided to use their own power to seal it.
"So they sealed it in the end!"
-Yes. In terms of results, the dimensional rift was safely sealed, and our world became safe.
But I saw it.
The somehow bitter expression on the Wind Spirit King's face.
-However, the sacrifice the goddesses made to seal the dimensional rift was far greater than we imagined.
-What kind of sacrifice did they make?
"How much did they sacrifice?"
-Lady Raine, Irine, and Kishine used their bodies as the medium to become the wedge sealing the dimensional rift, while Lady Sahine activated the wedge's function with her own soul.
In other words, Sahine sacrificed her soul, and Raine, Irine, and Kishine sacrificed their bodies?
Only then did I understand why Raine, Irine, and Kishine were using Sahine's body.
Yes, since they used their own bodies to seal the dimensional rift, they had no other choice.
-Lady Sahine handed her body over to the other goddesses in hopes that it wouldn't hinder their lives.
"That's pretty sacrificial."
-W-Wait a minute. Then what happened to Lady Sahine's soul?
At Silpi's words, the Wind Spirit King looked up at the sky and continued.
-Lady Sahine's soul disappeared into the dimensional rift while activating the wedge's function.
-Ah.
-Oh no.
"Ah."
We all showed reactions of regret upon hearing about Sahine's sacrifice.
Well, sacrificing oneself to protect the world is no easy feat.
'But something's bothering me.'
Then why did the PVP system open and mention the dimensional rift?
Why did the system ask for help from History Restoration Maniac?
'If the system is connected to the goddesses along with the gallery, then sealing the dimensional rift would be the right thing.'
But why do I keep feeling like what History Restoration Maniac is doing isn't sealing the dimensional rift more firmly, but rather the opposite?
I sent a DM to History Restoration Maniac just in case, but who knows when a reply would come, so I couldn't expect an immediate answer.
-Well, did my answer help resolve El's curiosity?
-Getting closer to the world's secrets... That's a nice way to put it. But keep this in mind. The word 'secret' implies that it's dealing with something equally important.
So, he's warning me to be careful not to get hurt while delving deeper into the world's secrets.
I nodded at the Wind Spirit King's kindness and opened the gallery.
For now, excluding the part where we might be connected to the world's rift. I'd post it as a supplement to the previous post by History Restoration Maniac about the goddesses.
[Wind Spirit King Reveals Sahine Goddess's Ending]
-Author: Yonggarisnaek
Previously, History Restoration Maniac's post lacked a bit of info on the 4th goddess, Sahine, right? I asked the Wind Spirit King from ancient times about it and got the answer. The reason is this thing called the dimensional rift. Everyone heard about Jijiyong's PVP update and its lore, right? I think the 'dimensional rift' mentioned there is this one. Anyway, the goddesses thought the dimensional rift was harming their world and decided to sacrifice themselves to seal it. Raine, Irine, Kishine used their bodies as the wedge to block the rift. Sahine sacrificed her soul to activate that wedge. And the other goddesses entered Sahine's body after her soul vanished. This is straight from the Wind Spirit King just now, so if there's a rebuttal, my word stands...
For now, I didn't mention the impact and danger of the dimensional rift.
I didn't know exactly if this choice was right or wrong. But looking at the current state of the gallery, it didn't seem like a bad decision.
'Mm... maybe not?'
Whoooosh.
-I shall take my leave now.
The Wind Spirit King, surrounded by a gentle breeze, announced his departure.
Ceres, the owner of this place and the reason for his visit, reacted first.
-Leaving already?
-I can't disturb you all any longer.
With that, he quietly said he'd seen everything he wanted to check, assured that this place was safe, and a light wind that harmed nature not a bit blew around him and his escort Sirin. In an instant, they vanished from our sight.
-Cough!
-Are you alright?!
-Oh dear, it seems I overdid it a bit.
On his way out of paradise back to his own domain.
The Wind Spirit King suddenly stopped and vomited blood.
Sirin paled at the sight and reached out to him.
-Forgive my impertinence, but let me carry you.
-It's not that bad. I just... need to catch my breath here for a moment.
As he naturally looked up at the sky to regulate his breathing, Sirin bit her lip where no one could see.
'The wound's healing too slowly.'
It was a wound that should have healed long ago, but for some reason, the injury the Wind Spirit King had sustained was still tormenting him.
'That strange item that guy used at the end. Is that the problem?'
Recently, a being had intruded alone into the wind's domain and stolen an item sealed by the Wind Spirit King.
While stealing it, that being wounded the Wind Spirit King using the item itself, leaving him unable to heal even now.
'What kind of item is it?'
She'd heard it was someone's poison.
But whose poison could inflict such a fatal wound on the king of spirits?
There was no candidate among the venomous creatures Sirin knew.
-Sirin.
-Yes.
-Those friends of Silpi we met this time... What do you think of them, by your standards?
At the Wind Spirit King's words, Sirin briefly recalled the two beings she'd met earlier.
The heteromorphic imoogi reminiscent of a dragon.
And the tiger spirit beast that even a high-grade spirit like her found oddly disconcerting.
-In terms of strength, they certainly seem worthy companions for Silpi. With them around, her life would be in no danger at least.
-Sirin. I asked about Silpi's 'friends,' not her companions.
Friends.
At that word, Sirin frowned slightly.
Recalling how they had treated her king.
-They lack manners, so keeping some distance might be appropriate.
-Haha. But weren't both pure and kind?
I don't know.
No, she wasn't interested to begin with.
For Sirin, her utmost concern was the king right before her eyes.
-Sirin, you're too focused on me alone. It could be a problem. Why not pay a little more attention to those around you?
-I apologize, but with Your Majesty's noble body not yet fully recovered...
-Oh... You're pinning the blame on me, huh.
-Once you're fully recovered, you can scold me as much as you like.
-Alright. Then once my body is fully healed, I'll give you a good scolding.
The Wind Spirit King could only give a wry smile at Sirin's deep loyalty, which was touching but...
He wasn't sure if he could keep that last promise of hers.