A creature that Enya had never seen before appeared at the door. A pleasant smile appeared on its smooth metal shell. It floated in the air a short distance above the ground in some kind of anti-gravity way. Its body was filled with energy, but it was obviously not a magical reaction. The wonderful creature floated in and was very polite.
"Hello, I'm here to install the equipment."
Enya was a little stunned for a moment, but her emotions were well hidden in the smooth eggshell. She looked at the metal ball that floated in, and then she saw many things floating in behind it. Those were the parts of the magical device that needed to be assembled, including neatly packed rune boards, crystals fixed in metal frames, alloy bases with plug-in structures, and other miscellaneous things. These things did not have any anti-gravity or repulsive structure. Obviously, they were floating under the control of the metal ball.
The device parts were soon stacked neatly in the room, and the bright metal ball came to Enya. It seemed to be looking at the pale golden dragon egg curiously, but its emotions were also hidden in the hard shell. Then, it floated up and down and happily introduced itself. "I'm the chief craftsman here. I was ordered to design a set of special magic network terminal and I'm here to install it. You can call me St. Nicholas Egg. Of course, you can also call me Egg or Mr. Nicholas."
"Err … Hello." A hesitant voice came from the pale golden egg. "You can call me Enya."
"It's nice to meet you, Ms. Enya." The metal dome floated again, and some of the stacked equipment parts not far away also floated up. "Then I'll start the construction. Please forgive me if there may be a little noise."
Enya stared blankly at the creature that called itself "Boss Egg" as it got busy. The strange components of the device began to assemble into a complex machine at a dazzling speed. During the process, Enya sensed a high-frequency and precise magnetic field oscillation, as well as a large number of energy fluctuations that were imperceptible to mortals. These were obviously released by this wonderful creature. As the oldest god in the world, Enya could be said to be knowledgeable and knowledgeable. But at this moment, she could not help but think, "As expected of the territory ruled by the wanderers … Why are there so many strange creatures in this place?"
But soon she realized that as an egg, she could still talk to people, drink tea, and read newspapers, she was also an abnormal creature. She immediately felt fine.
Nicholas Egg quickly assembled the device parts that he had designed and adjusted by himself. This work was full of fun and made him happy. But what was more interesting was the "resident" of the room — the pale golden egg was standing next to him and seemed to have been watching him. Egg had been in this world for so many years, but this was the first time he had seen such an interesting creature. He could not help but talk to the other party. "I heard that there's a new guest here … But I didn't expect it to be such a strange guest. Ah, madam, forgive me for offending you — have you not hatched yet? "
"You can say that," Enya said casually. At the same time, she observed the shell of the egg. "What about you? You haven't hatched yet? "
"Me? I look like this. "Egg's body floated up and down, which seemed to be imitating a human's shrug." Of course, at first, others thought that the outer layer of my body was an eggshell, but it's actually my skin … Well, my skin. "
"It's amazing," Enya said softly and thoughtfully. Some ancient, marginal memories emerged in her mind. These memories seemed to be from some interesting reports from some Dragons who were traveling outside. After a few seconds of silence, she suddenly said, "You're not a creature of this world?"
Egg was startled. Subconsciously, he explained, "Err, it's like this. In fact, I'm a magus from the ancient Kingdom of Gondor. Because of an experiment accident, I had to temporarily transform into this …"
"You fell into the mountains in the south?" Enya interrupted before Egg could finish. "I remember … the humans called the mountains the Gloom Mountains. Ah, that was probably more than a thousand years ago, maybe a little longer. "
Egg subconsciously stopped what he was doing (although he did not have hands). He turned around in shock. "How did you know?"
"I know a lot of things. Although I was far away in the North at that time, the traveling dragons often told me about the interesting changes that happened around the world," En Ya said calmly. "You don't have to be nervous. I'm not going to make a fuss about a visitor from another world like an ordinary person. There are a lot of incredible things that have happened in this world. Your existence to me... is not too strange."
Egg could not help but float to the golden dome in the middle of the room. "What else do you know? Do you know how I got here?! "
"This seems to be very important to you, but I'm sorry …" Enya hesitated for a moment, but still said frankly, "I didn't see the moment when you fell into this world, so I can't make too many judgments. However, my Dragons reported that you suddenly appeared from the top of the atmosphere's turbulent layer and fell to the earth. There was no trace of you in the steady-state limit layer. So, I think you must have passed through some kind of space-time rift, and not a normal space voyage. "
"Passed through a space-time rift …" Egg muttered to himself. "So my way home is not in the starry sky. It may be some kind of spatial phenomenon … at least it's not a normal route …"
"I'm not sure," Enya said. "The space-time structure is the most complicated part of the many mysteries in the world. On the scale of millions of years, the smooth and complete space-time structure occasionally has cracks and crevices that even the gods can't understand. My only experience is that the bottom layer of this world may not be as stable as we think. The closer to the foundation of the world's operation, the more unpredictable, contrary to common sense, and irrational things appear."
"Unpredictable, contrary to common sense, and irrational?" Egg subconsciously repeated the words used by Enya. Driven by curiosity, he could not help but ask, "Why do you say so?"
Enya suddenly hesitated. After a moment of contemplation, she broke the silence. "There are some things that I'm not sure if I can tell you, so I can only tell you some examples that are not too beyond your knowledge as a reminder. As everyone knows, in the material world, there is a clear distinction between thought and matter. In the Realm of Shadows, there are often dislocations and overlaps between matter and projection. In the Realm of Shadows, the world in the eyes of the observer is already a kind of 'illusion', and the existence of most things is beyond the perception of intelligent creatures. And in the deepest place, the place called the 'deep sea' … I can't say much here. I can only tell you that there is no substance in the deep sea. The concept of the physical universe has fallen apart there."
"No substance? The concept of the physical universe has fallen apart? "Egg found it difficult to understand what Enya was saying." What do you mean? "
"I can't read too much into it," Enya said without hesitation. "First of all, too advanced knowledge is harmful to you. Second, my interpretation is also likely to be wrong because the cognition of the gods is also limited. I'm just giving you a reference … If you're looking for the way home, perhaps the way is deeper in the world, in the 'bottom layer of the world' where the space-time rules are more fragile and loopholes are more likely to appear. In the material world where the space-time structure is continuous and stable, there is not much hope. "
"A deeper layer of the world … A deeper layer …" Egg whispered to himself. At first, he seemed to be a little disappointed, but suddenly he became excited again. "Ah, I understand. Thank you very much. I understand now!"
Enya was still a little regretful. "I don't think I've helped much."
"You've helped me a lot, Madam Enya!" Egg's voice rose, and the whole ball seemed to be energized. "For so many years, I've always thought that I came from space. At least, my 'path' to this planet is in space, but I've never thought about the space-time structure. You've opened up a new way of thinking for me. This is the first step I've taken in more than a thousand years!"
"But it's not that easy to take this first step," Enya could not help but remind him. "Even if you know that the mystery of the space-time structure may be hidden at the bottom layer of the world, how do you plan to find the way out there? It's beyond your current knowledge and is far beyond what your current technology can control. As far as I know, the furthest you've taken is just stepping into the Looming Shadow Realm. You're still far from the 'bottom layer'. "
Egg did not sound discouraged at all. "I like Gwen's words: technology is always improving. What you can't do now doesn't mean you can't do it in the future. I think he's right. I've been waiting in this world for more than a thousand years. The Kingdom of Gondor was very advanced, but they could not develop to the point where they could reach the stars. Now, Cecil is here. They are very curious about the stars and have started to study the bottom layer of the world. And this time, I can participate in their work openly. I can live for many, many years. I think I can see the day when the technology of this world can reach the deepest mystery of the universe … and then I'll find the way home. "
Enya quietly listened to the wonderful metal creature talk about its dream with high spirits. When Egg finished, she could not help but say, "You're very optimistic. But what if … what if you don't see it? "
Egg suddenly quieted down. After a few seconds of silence, it smiled and shook its body from side to side. "I'll become a rock in this world and quietly wait for the day when I collapse. Fortunately, this planet is still a good place for me to rest and be buried. So before that day comes, I want to enjoy every day as much as possible, enjoy these days of working with metal. "
Not far away, the half-assembled parts of the device floated up again. Under Egg's exquisite control, the seamless structure continued to be assembled together. A special magic network terminal and several auxiliary devices of unknown function gradually took shape in the air.
Enya thought quietly. No one knew what she was thinking about. She suddenly laughed softly. "I really like this world."
"Yeah, I like it too," Boss Egg replied casually while he was busy with his work. "So, you should come out occasionally like me. I can understand the joy of staying in the room. I spend most of my time in the workshop, but going out and basking in the sun also has its advantages."
Enya suddenly fell silent. "…"
Egg noticed the silence of the golden giant egg. He had a guess in his heart. He hesitated and asked, "Can't … you float?"
"… I seem to have forgotten this function." Enya said thoughtfully. "But I can study it. Well, I have something to work on. "
"Then it seems that you can't float now." Egg felt that he had gotten the answer. There was relief in his voice. "It's okay. I understand this feeling. The days of a cold are always difficult."
“？”
Enya felt that there was a question mark floating on her eggshell. But before she could ask, Mr. Iron Ball had already immersed himself in the follow-up work. She only heard his cheerful voice. "… Don't worry. This set of equipment can be used after it is installed. Although it will be a little depressing if you can't go out, the wonderful world of the Internet can eliminate all your boring time …"
…
"This is the current situation of the Silver Elves." Bersetia stood in front of Amoun and calmly described what the people in the forest and the valley had experienced after the God of Nature left. "Today, although the Silver Empire is still a theocracy, in fact, it is mainly driven by secular forces. Most of the time, the clergy of the royal family is just a symbol. We still worship the gods, but our lives have been consciously or unconsciously away from religious activities.
"But in a small area, there are still elves who adhere to the original religion. They are led by the original Druil, and at the top are a few ancient priests who have lived since 3,000 years ago …"
"I'm very curious about one thing." After Bersetia finished speaking, Amoen suddenly asked in a soft voice, "Those Druids who adhere to the original religion, can they cast spells?"
"… Yes."
"Those ancient priests who have lived since 3,000 years ago, can they cast spells?"
"… They rely on some ancient artifacts and sacred objects that have been passed down to the present to cast spells."
"And these two groups refuse to recognize the current symbol of theocracy in the Elven Court, and look forward to the restoration of the old Druil."
"Yes."
Amoun sighed softly.
"Those priests who have lived since 3,000 years ago are my devout believers. I suddenly abandoned them … It's my fault. And those Druil who promote the restoration of the original religion, they don't believe in you, and they don't believe in me."
Bersetia looked up and looked into the eyes of the God of Nature. Her heart had gradually calmed down. Even if she looked into the eyes of the God of Nature, her emotions would not fluctuate violently. "So, what do you mean?"
"Let those ancient priests come to see me. I have abandoned them for 3,000 years … It's time to see them."
Bersetia's eyes widened as if she could not believe what she had heard. "But then, won't your efforts be in vain? And when those priests who come in contact with the gods again go back … "
She suddenly stopped as if she had realized something. She looked to the side and saw Gwen standing there with a calm expression, as if he had already expected everything.
Bersetia calmed herself down and raised her head again, looking at the god that the elves worshipped in the past. "What about the remaining druids of the original church?"
"Give them two choices," Amoun said softly. "Either they go with you, or they go with me."
(End of Chapter)
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