Chapter 386: Truth Seekers
The stele did not stand on a flat path in the temple that could be easily seen by those who came here, but in a deeper temple, in the deepest part of the spine of the Heavenly Veil Behemoth. If someone arrives at www.biquge.info moment before sunset, the shadow of the stele is reflected on the ring of the Philosopher's Stone, the work of two magicians, to accurately mark its diameter, and to point out the direction and location of Lotus when he died.
Ophelia watched as the rubble and debris of the temple that gathered the crystals of the Blue Shinrikyo wisdom had been gradually cleaned up by the enthusiastic people, and there was no shortage of scum anywhere, but there was no shortage of zealous people everywhere. If there were dead people or animal remains - no, there must be exactly, they were covered with lush vegetation and moss. An eagle spreads its wings in the air, circling calmly in the air, the only point of movement in the landscape condensed in the wind.
Milna wiped the sweat from her forehead and took a few steps back, examining her workβthe Philosopher's Stone that had been fully carved into the ring, which would be the Philosopher's Stone that would allow future members of the Blue Shinrikyo or travelers to see what had happened in the past. It wasn't Ophelia's will, but the local Noble League on the West Coast felt the need to remember what had happened here.
There is never a shortage of things that make people feel distressed, in fact, after you wake up, the things that make you feel distressed never stop. Maffeo had to decide how to make himself look like he was still a member of the Black Shark, as they couldn't follow him back to Huttonmarr. Second, he had to think about how to get Aiden of Hutton Marr back to what had happened in Orcent two years ago. Eventually, he had to go to the GSD Master to find a way to keep Kazan in check.
But things had to be settled one by one, and he spent days on the Black Shark, but he didn't speak to Adrian. He didn't know how to speak, because he didn't know what to say to make sure the other person didn't have other thoughts. However, he may be too anxious, because Adrian and the others get along fairly well with Marcos and the others, and the two sides can quickly reach an agreement on some things. He hadn't taken it to heart because he didn't think it was a thing worth worrying about.
The night before he had decided to leave the West Coast, Maffeo still hadn't figured out how to speak. Finally, Adrian couldn't hold it anymore. "Maffeo, what's wrong with you? You don't seem to have much energy, are you not completely healed from the symptoms of the rampage?" he had been worried about Maffeo's physical condition for a while, as he had never seen the ghost swordsman look like when he went berserk.
"No, I'm just ......" Maffeo scratched his hair, feeling a headache.
"If you have any concerns, just say so. β
"I think you know for sure that this is going to end. Maffeo uttered such a ridiculous sentence in a blank mind.
"What are you talking about?" Adrian couldn't help but laugh, he thought it was rather funny.
Maffeo raised his right hand and slammed his knee hard, annoyed by his hesitation. "I have to go back to Huttonmaar with them, which means we have to be separated. And you know, I'm an adventurer, and I don't stay in one place for long. That is, if I go to some place far from the sea, I will almost never get a chance to get together with you. β
"So, you're anxious about it?" Adrian asked
"Yes. β
Adrian put his feet on the table and picked up the rum beside him and poured the clay glass in front of him. "Then let me tell you. He took a sip of his wine. "You don't have to feel anxious at all, you can always come to us when you want to go out on the sea, it's a lot of fun to sail on the sea. β
"Adrian?" Maffeo didn't understand what Adrian meant.
"Oh my God, are you a woman, Maffeo?" Adrian teased with a laugh. "Honestly, I'm having a pretty good time with your companions, they're all very funny guys. Just because we're too far apart doesn't mean it's a reason we can't get together, does it? and I've talked to Sebastian about it, and as much as he hates profiteers, he has to admit that he likes it here, and so do I. So we've decided to make the West Coast our base when we're not out at sea, and we can come and visit us whenever you want. β
"Really, Adrian? don't you feel anxious?"
"Why should I be anxious?" said Adrian laughing. "I had already spoken to Marcos a few days ago. β
"Then why didn't that guy tell me sooner?" said Maffeo, a little annoyed.
Adrian shook his index finger, "Don't be angry, Maffeo, he wants you to grow a little more." He raised his hand and gestured to Maffeo with his eyes.
"I see. Maffeo lowered his voice. "Well, that's good, that's good. β
"So don't feel anxious. β
"I will. β
Finally, after all the troubles were settled, they left the West Coast the next morning in a cool morning. In the thick mist, the sun could be seen rising from the horizon like a bright red fireball. They left together, in two carriages. Warhammer and Blackburn had the items they had to carry - they used almost the entire wagon to hold the machines they had made and the still unfinished Warhammer I. In order to maintain its mystery, Warhammer has always wrapped it in an inferior cardboard box, but judging by its size, it does not resemble the destructive machinery that Warhammer claims it is full of.
As decided at the beginning, no one was going to discuss what to do when they returned to Huttonmar, and everyone had their own answer in their hearts, and there was no need to say it. They're just enjoying such a rare moment of tranquility, yes, what could be more peaceful than not having to fight? One dangerous game is over, and another dangerous game doesn't know when it will come to the continent of Arad.
They gradually moved away from the border of the town on the West Coast, and in the sparsely pedestrian streets of the West Coast in the early morning, a girl appeared in everyone's sight, and it was Ophelia. Holding the blue Shinrikyo whale mask in her hand, she waved goodbye to everyone. Camilli looked at each other and smiled beautifully, albeit with a hint of sadness.
Maffeo silently said goodbye to her in his heart, no matter what, she was the eternal, simple seeker of truth in everyone's hearts. As the carriage drove out of the border of the West Coast town, Ophelia gradually disappeared from everyone's sight. Her final gesture was to nod to this side, and then put on the iconic whale mask of the Blue Shinriko, the first step in her rebuilding the Blue Shinriko.
They say goodbye to the beautiful beaches, the hearty food and the friendly people, leaving behind the strangely shaped stones that have been eroded by the sea breeze and waves. As they pulled onto the forest road to Huttonmare, they could still smell the sea in their noses and the sound of the waves in their ears. and the high-pitched, wild cries of seagulls. And the screeching eagle hovering over the Heavenly Veil Behemoth.