Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2070: There are others

Previously on Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure...
The rock elemental ancestor explains that unlike spirits, rock elementals lack a natural tie to the gods but receive divine energy directly from them, which they can absorb from one another. It reveals their vulnerability to destruction energy, which overrode instincts during the war, prompting the gods to seal them away for protection despite their capacity to condense unlimited power. The ancestor discloses being the last survivor, its colossal corpse forming the sealed domain and extending deep underground, while passing down energy to create new elementals; it admits to having waited long for the protagonist.

Ultimately, the rock elemental ancestor yielded no further insights to me.

The details it shared were undoubtedly beyond my prior knowledge, yet it appeared reluctant to reveal anything additional.

Regarding how I ought to utilize this newfound knowledge...

Truthfully, I found myself powerless to act, as bringing any rock elementals along was simply not feasible.

Prior to our departure, the rock elemental ancestor declared, "There’s a reason why we were sealed off here in the first place. Before the time is right, we won’t be able to leave this place. As such, we will not be able to help you in your fight against the forces of Destruction."

The rock elemental ancestor truly appeared to perceive every thought racing through my mind.

A rebellious urge stirred within me to challenge this, but deep down, I realized resistance would prove futile.

Indeed, the expressions on the elders' and fellow rock elementals' faces told the story.

Despite the shattering blow from their ancestor's disclosure, they showed no intention of defying the ancestor's commands.

Ultimately, the ancestor's decree carried immense weight, one they honored without question.

Upon reflection, this ancestor served as the origin for every rock elemental present. One might even describe it as the progenitor of all these rock elementals.

Thus, their obedience to the ancestor felt entirely natural.

With matters standing thus, no further words escaped my lips.

Emerging from the cave, I instructed Klein and the rest to gather our belongings.

Our tasks here concluded, leaving no purpose for lingering in this location any longer.

Returning to face Solista became my urgent priority.

The upgraded Mark of God showed little alteration in form, yet such trivialities paled in significance. What truly counted now was the intelligence she promised upon completing this ordeal.

In essence, this trial's undertaking stemmed precisely from that anticipated reward.

During our exit, a handful of rock elementals clearly yearned to accompany us. Their curiosity about the outer realms intensified after denial, as if the prohibition fueled their desire.

Yet they remained silent, merging seamlessly with the gathering of rock elementals assembled to bid us farewell.

Likewise, I held my tongue, inwardly endorsing the ancestor's wisdom despite voicing no approval.

Danger lurked in unleashing these rock elementals upon an external world ripe for discovery by the forces of Destruction. For the present, seclusion here proved wisest until their strength proved essential.

Only upon the conflict's resolution could they venture beyond these confines.

Nevertheless, our departure faced unforeseen complications.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

A thunderous noise echoed from beyond the village borders.

Glancing skyward, we spotted a massive entity advancing toward the settlement. A closer inspection revealed it composed entirely of stone.

One entity alone fit the description of such a colossal, rock-formed presence in this domain.

Thus, I lifted my hand to halt the royal guards from launching an assault on it.

As it drew nearer, a recognizable voice emanated forth.

"I almost forgot, but there’s something that I have to tell you."

This, of course, belonged to the rock elementals' ancestor.

Gazing upward at the towering rock elemental, I recognized this form fell far short of the ancestor's authentic stature. After all, it paled beside the cavern-embodying hill's immensity.

Evidently, the ancestor possessed the ability to forge and manipulate stone formations of such grandeur.

The diverse abilities of the rock elementals promised undeniable battlefield utility. If only the destruction energy failed to taint them so readily...

With the enormous stone figure positioned before the village, the voice resumed, "I forgot to tell you that there are others."

"Others?" I echoed upon hearing those words.

"Other elementals." With that brief statement, the ancestor fell silent as the construct pivoted to depart.

The ancestor clearly intended for me to seek out these additional elementals, though that pursuit awaited a later moment.

News of other elementals failed to astonish me, as logic dictated their existence.

Rocks hardly represented the sole element in existence, rendering the notion of exclusively rock elementals illogical. Naturally, elementals tied to alternative elements must dwell nearby.

Yet their precise locations remained elusive...

Simultaneously, concerns arose regarding their vulnerability to corruption by destruction energy, mirroring the rock elementals' plight.

Thus, locating these other elementals emerged as a pressing necessity.

However, Solista likely held the key to unraveling this mystery, ensuring my path remained unaltered.

Ultimately, consulting the bearer of ultimate truths proved essential.

Hence, we departed the rock elemental village swiftly, averting further interruptions.

No sooner had we ascended to the surface than another event unfolded.

"Your majesty, there is an issue."

The sight of awaiting messengers confirmed the matter's gravity.

For more than one herald stood present.

A multitude of envoys, hailing from various nations, awaited my arrival.