The Hero from the Future

"By the way, Yan'er, if you lack money during your journey, don't hesitate to write back home."

Lionheart Earl pushed open the study door and stared blankly at the empty corridor outside.

At the top of the Castle, Li Yan, whose mood had calmed down, looked at the future trajectory that had settled down and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. As it seemed, it shouldn't have too much of an impact on her seeing her mother again.

In an instant, they arrived outside the Castle garden via Spatial Movement. A woman dressed in luxurious clothes was leisurely eating snacks and gazing at the vibrant flowers blooming in the garden.

There were no maids with her, which made Li Yan, who was worried that maids would affect her future trajectory, relax. With a mix of longing and nervousness, Li Yan stepped into the garden.

"Mother."

A simple call shattered the Earl's wife's peaceful enjoyment of the garden. When she looked up, the familiar face brought tears to her eyes.

"Yan'er, why are you back? Was your trip tiring? Let your mother see you."

The Earl's wife trotted over to Li Yan examined her from head to toe, worried that Li Yan might have been injured and had returned suddenly.

Seeing that Li Yan was safe and sound and had no serious health problems, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Yan'er, why didn't you write a letter home beforehand? I was so worried about you. You're still so young, you need to take good care of yourself while you're with Flamme."

Listening to his mother's nagging, Li Yan wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. He hadn't seen his mother for a thousand years, and she was still as talkative as ever. But Li Yan didn't find her nagging annoying. Her nagging proved that she was still by his side.

"I'm doing well out there, Mother. I can take care of myself. I just came back because I missed you both, which is why I didn't tell you beforehand."

Li Yan spoke softly as she sat down on a stone chair in the garden. The pastries on the stone table emitted an enticing aroma. Li Yan casually picked up a piece and tasted it. The taste was ordinary, yet so familiar; she often ate it at her mother's house when she was a child.

"Yan'er, eat more. If you're still hungry, I'll have the kitchen make you more."

The Earl's wife gently stroked Li Yan's head.

"No need, Mother, I'm leaving soon; I have many things to take care of."

Looking at the gradually changing trajectory of the future, Li Yan couldn't help but sigh. In just a short while, the variables were becoming greater and greater.

"Are you in such a hurry to leave? Aren't you going to have lunch?"

The Earl's wife was somewhat disappointed, but she quickly composed herself and made sure Li Yan didn't notice.

"Yes, Mother, I'll be leaving soon. Take good care of yourself at home. I'll miss you while I'm away."

As Li Yan ate the snacks, the familiar taste reminded him of his childhood a thousand years ago. Although it was a tedious school life, it was one that he remembered vividly.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Yan listened attentively to her mother's nagging and concern, as well as her concerns about various little things that happened while she was away. She knew she could only hear her mother's nagging for a short while; she wouldn't be able to hear it again in the future.

As he foresaw the future spiraling out of control, Li Yan knew it was time for him to leave.

"Mother, I have to go now. I'll come back to see you again when I've finished my magic studies."

Li Yan spoke with her head down, tears streaming down her face involuntarily.

The Earl's wife paused slightly, then gently wiped away Li Yan's tears with her elegantly patterned sleeve. "Don't be afraid if you encounter difficulties. Your parents will support you when you come home."

"Um."

Li Yan nodded and walked out of the garden. The Earl's wife wanted to get up and see her off, but Li Yan shook his head, stopping his mother. As if remembering something, he said softly, "By the way, Mother, my maids have watched me grow up. Don't let them work too hard while I'm gone."

Having left the Lionheart Earl Territory, Li Yan Spatial Movement to arrive above the Sword Village. The familiar atmosphere of the snow-capped mountains and villages filled Li Yan with emotion. He wondered if the Chief Little Rabbit was still as short and cute as before.

Li Yan stepped into the cave where the Holy Sword was located. The Holy Sword, which would accompany him for a thousand years, was now sleeping peacefully. Li Yan felt a surge of interest in drawing it out and casually grasped the Holy Sword as before.

As usual, the Holy Sword was easily drawn. As a legendary weapon, it kept others at bay, but it was quite easy for Li Yan to use it.

The Holy Sword's blade gleamed with a bright light, and its hilt was inlaid with magical runes, adding to Holy Sword mysterious aura. The blade was incredibly sharp, seemingly capable of easily cutting through any obstacle.

With a touch of nostalgia, Li Yan examined the Holy Sword's appearance. It was elegant and exquisite, with smooth lines and a harmonious proportion between the hilt and the blade. It was comfortable and stable to hold in her hand, and the entire sword exuded an ancient and solemn aura. The weight of history had not diminished its sharpness.

On the walls of the cave where the Holy Sword was sealed, mysterious symbols and ancient scripts told the story of the Holy Sword's origin, power, and mission. Although Li Yan couldn't understand them as he had when he was a child, he still held the Holy Sword and looked at them with respect.

"Old friend, see you next time. This is just our first meeting. I'll take you home next time."

Li Yan gently stroked the sword and placed it back into the sealed stone. The brilliance of the Holy Sword diminished as it was put back. Li Yan glanced back and left the cave with a sense of relief. He planned to meet the guardian of the Holy Sword, Chief Little Rabbit, while masked.

Strolling through the Sword Village, the surrounding villagers were used to seeing Li Yan, who was masked and clad in a mysterious black robe. Adventurers often came to their village to pull out the Holy Sword, attempting to save the world. All sorts of people came, but they all ended up disappointed.

The Sword Village is perpetually covered in snow, and adventurers dislike spending long periods in a place where snow falls constantly. Unable to draw their Holy Swords, they continued their journey.

"Hey, you over there, the exit is that way."

A little girl, less than 1.3 meters tall, stood not far away waving.

"I know, Chief Little Rabbit, it's been a long time."

Li Yan waved with a light laugh.

"Huh? You know me?"

The Chief Little Rabbit blinked her big eyes, scratched her head in confusion, and didn't remember knowing anyone who was covered by a black robe to conceal their face.

"Hmm, Chief Little Rabbit loves desserts, right? And his favorite food is potatoes."

Li Yan approached the Chief Little Rabbit, reached out and patted her little head. Watching the Chief Little Rabbit racking her brains, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"I am a hero from the future, and I came back to the past to visit you."