Reborn as an Extra Chapter 627: To The Temple Of Nature! Part-2.
Previously on Reborn as an Extra...
"Besides possessing fairy heritage, what other ways exist to penetrate this illusion barrier surrounding the fairyland?"
Perched atop Kai’s form, Lia gently petted Lyria’s head while smiling and posing the inquiry.
Lia felt certain she wasn’t a fairy, and Kai had verified she lacked any fairy lineage.
This left Lia puzzled over how she managed to traverse the illusion barrier with minimal difficulties.
’I’ve encountered countless hardships as an awakener, so when one doesn’t arise, it feels strangely unsettling and worrisome...’
The absence of trouble from the illusion barrier proved beneficial, yet its ineffectiveness on her stirred inner concerns, sparking numerous unanswered queries.
"Hmm... Nova could possess deeper insights... she’s the eldest fairy residing in Kenorland! Plus, she oversees the Temple of Nature constantly..."
"We’ll encounter her upon reaching the temple!"
Miria, despite her focus on playfully bothering the tiny golem, chimed in.
"Yeah! Nova’s the wisest! She knows it all! Though not of royal fairy descent, she wields great power!"
Lia inclined her head in agreement with those statements.
"Excellent, then I’ll consult this elder fairy named Nova..."
Lyria and Miria let out soft laughs at Lia’s remark, responding in unison.
"Just avoid labeling her an old fairy directly... she takes offense when folks say that... hehe..."
Lia nodded once more.
"Understood; I’ll need to watch my words carefully..."
[Regarding methods to circumvent this illusion barrier... I’ve witnessed only one being deploy illusions of such immense potency...]
[However, since this barrier dates back 2000 years, it’s unlikely his handiwork, given he hadn’t attained SS rank at that time...]
Upon catching Kai’s thoughts, Lia furrowed her brow slightly and inquired,
’To whom do you refer?’
[To a certain ’Marik,’ renowned as the ’Great Illusory Holy Beast’... though I’d rather dub him ’Annoying Old Fart’....]
[No one I’ve encountered surpasses him in crafting potent illusions and barriers...]
Lia had encountered no mentions or tales of this ’Marik,’ leaving her clueless about Kai’s reference.
’Yet if even he didn’t forge this barrier... how did they manage to erect one so formidable?’
’Do the fairies boast their own SS-rank individuals?’
[No, the fairies would have resisted bullying far better if they had SS-rankers...]
[They might have employed a mighty legendary artifact to form this barrier... I’d need considerable exertion myself to carve a secure path through it...]
’Impressive... this barrier holds remarkable strength if it demands such effort from you...’
As one of the mightiest divine spirits across all in this realm, Kai’s admission of challenge underscored the task’s immense difficulty.
[Um... actually, the challenge varies by individual skills... consider your companion Rio; he’s not even SS-ranked, yet if he unleashes a torrent of miasma upon the barrier...]
[He could potentially demolish it single-handedly... while not truly dispelling the illusion, it would effectively resolve the issue...]
[Via sheer brute force, that is...]
Kai’s words evoked an image in Lia’s mind of Rio staring at the ruined barrier with a blank, exasperated expression, prompting her to chuckle softly.
"I can easily picture him unintentionally shattering the whole barrier while aiming for a mere opening, then gazing at the crumbling structure with a weary sigh... hahaha~"
Kai bobbed his head as though visualizing the same scenario.
[I worry that should he learn you were harmed and I failed to safeguard you adequately... he could turn unhinged and force miasma into me via his blade, like administering dubious elixir...]
"Hahaha, your mind runs quite vividly... Rio wouldn’t resort to that..."
[Um... you lowball the lengths that guy would go for you...]
Youth and inexperience marked Lia’s years, but Kai had witnessed millennia unfold, observing how ’love’ drives extraordinary actions.
Even the world’s mightiest succumb to this singular sentiment’s sway.
Hence, the ’law’ of ’love, care, and protection’ ranks among the most potent ’laws’ in this ’world’!
The inaugural awakener, Astra, received blessings from this very ’law’ and reigned supreme for a full millennium!
She subdued the endless sea of miasma, restoring vast spirit realm sections and forging sanctuaries for ordinary spirits.
Her purification of miasma-dominated territories delivered a stinging rebuke to corruption; the humiliation endures, barring healers from the spirit realm today.
While Lia and Kai delved into diverse topics, Lyria fluttered to Lia’s head and gestured toward a distant figure.
"Look! That’s the ’Temple of Nature’! Nestled at Kenorland’s heart, it’s a cherished haven for every fairy here!"
"It’s the world’s loveliest spot! Hehe~"
Lyria’s declaration drew Lia’s gaze to the indicated spot.
On the horizon loomed a colossal temple, its breadth and height rendering it visible from afar.
Verdant foliage and gleaming golden supports adorned it; the temple’s design exuded stunning allure even from that range!
A enormous golden bell atop the highest spire tolled a melodious chime, infusing the vista with energy and life as diverse birds soared overhead, seemingly hymning the temple’s splendor.
Petals danced on the breeze, their invigorating aroma uplifting the atmosphere more.
This vista brought a grin to Lia’s lips as she remarked.
"It truly is breathtaking... It’s no surprise this place earns the name city of flowers..."