Chapter 994 Nephilim's Dreams 1
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As we moved back with everyone else, we suddenly heard some news from the other two groups, apparently they also found two other murals in the other two paths. We went to left path first, and then the right.
And what we found there were the clues about where the Slimes had gone after they decided to leave these caves after the invasion of the Golems we had just defeated...
"Apparently they divided into three groups..." Pyuku sighed. "The first group, composed of Slimes that were hardy and strong, moved to the Golden Dunes. The second group of Slimes that were better off in wet areas, moved to the West Wetlands. And lastly, the third group, composed of Slimes that desired to live peacefully over grasslands, went to the East Grasslands."
"So that's how it is!" Aquarina said. "With this we can look for them and see if any of them are still alive!" She was really excited.
"I think the same too...!" Pyuku nodded. "But... would it be alright, by everyone? T-To go this far for me?"
"What are you talking about?" My father asked. "Of course it's alright, don't you worry about the details."
"We came here mostly to relax and have some vacations. Exploring the continent was our plans too, so we might as well." My mother nodded. "It is a vacation where we can do anything we want! I really needed one like that..."
"You've been working really hard lately, mom." I nodded. "Not just lately, all these years... You definitely need like a year break."
"Well, next year once we travel to the Saintess Inheritance, that'll count as a vacation too~" She smiled. "There's several touristic towns I'll visit, hehe..."
"Oooh, really?" Wondered Mist excitedly. "Then those are also towns we'll visit!"
"Hehehe, can't wait auntie!" Lara was just as excited.
"I'll be going too?" Wondered Zephyrus.
"Of course dear, you'll come with mommy for a little vacation and sightseeing." My mom nodded.
"Yaaay!" Zephyrus was also happy.
"Nephi? Are you feeling alright?" I asked.
"Huh? Master? Yes, I'm alright. I am working at 100% of functionality. All my motor receptors are working properly. My Mana Core is letting your Mana flow through my body naturally." She analyzed her own composition. "I am fine and working."
"N-No, I didn't mean it in the literal sense." I sighed. "Alice... Is she always like this?"
"Well she had always been a bit rough around the edges. But she had been learning more how to express herself lately, give it a chance." Alice giggled a bit. "Nephi, she meant deep down, your feelings. You have not been talking for a while, and you seem to be in very deep thoughts."
"Ah..." Nephi quickly realized what we meant, but she only remained in silence afterwards for a couple of seconds, looking the ground. "I apologize for not interacting much. Wha happened to Pyuku... It has somehow reminded me of my past and my creation."
"Of your past?" I wondered.
"Wait, did you remember some of your memories?" Alice wondered.
"Finally?" Ignatius butted in into the conversation.
"Finally?!" Naturia reacted similarly.
"I-I... Well, something. A few fragments of my past..." Nephilim sighed. "But I've been trying to decipher them a bit, and whenever I see them over and over again through my memory database, I get this feeling... of sadness and loneliness..."
Her eyes seemed lightless, filled with sadness. I didn't know she was going through that on her own, alone and without anybody to ask her what was wrong with her.
"I'm here for you, tell me what you saw, and we can talk about it together." I said. "You're not alone, dummy... I freed you from those ruins where you were trapped, and I said I would take care of you, right?"
"Master..." Nephilim felt a bit better, her eyes gaining some of their light, as she seemed to blush a bit. "T-Thanks... It's not something easy to talk about but... If its you, I can talk. Can we get back home first? Your first home has a special warmth to it, it made me feel comfortable."
"Okay, sure." I nodded, patting her shoulders.
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