Shadow Slave

Chapter 1292

Nephis nodded, indicating that she had read the description of the Crown of Twilight. The two of them could have communicated through the [Blessing of Dusk] to discuss how they would approach the conversation with Ananke... but really, there was no need.

The old woman showed no indication of being someone they needed to be wary of. So, they could simply ask.

There was one question that had to be answered above all else, though.

Sunny shifted slightly, then called:

"Grandmother..."

Ananke stirred, as if waking up from a dream, and looked at them with her cloudy eye.

"Yes, my Lord?"

Still uncomfortable with this form of address, Sunny thought for a moment and asked:

"Have you ever heard about... that which was defiled?"

The old woman suddenly froze. Her hand, which was resting on the steering oar, trembled. For a while, nothing but the sound of water splashing against the hull of the ketch could be heard.

It seemed that she wasn't happy to hear that question. However, Sunny and Nephis had no choice but to ask it - they needed to learn everything they could about the assumed goal of this Nightmare.

Eventually, Ananke sighed.

"That which was defiled... I guess you are talking about the Defilement, my Lord."

Sunny's eyes glinted.

"The... Defilement?"

made a sudden connection. There were three Nightmare Creatures he had slain that bore a similar name -

was the Fallen Demon who led the pack of eyeless beasts. The second was the Corrupted Devil who led the group of desiccated corpses, their mouths sewn shut

the joint battle against the enormous horde

them come from

The old woman nodded.

am sorry, my Lord and Lady. I should have known that you would not be aware of

at each

a

learn a little about the history of the Great

Nephis frowned slightly.

history? I am not sure I understand what history a river that flows

old woman smiled

separate, or disappear without a trace. But, nevertheless... for most of us, unless we enter turbulent waters, time always moves. Just like in the outside world. It is just that our own time is different

hint of confusion on their faces, Ananke looked thoughtful for a while.

the outside world. Here, this kind of time is no different from space. However, the River still has a past, a present, and a future in relation to itself. Here, this kind of

her head

can say that Sunny and I entered the Tomb of Ariel in a distant future - meaning much higher upstream. But one can

The old woman nodded.

You are wise,

corner of

Nephis

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