"That was a brilliant era in which humanity rose to prominence."
"His power constantly enlightened the people. All manner of miraculous creations changed their former way of life, allowing the power of wisdom to shine."
"People cheered. For the first time, they felt that nature and the world were not immutable, and that the laws of nature were not inviolable iron rules—"
Gullad's Hand stopped there.
Not Deaf could not help recalling something and asked curiously, "Was Gergada, the one that studied incantations and machinery, related to this era?"
"Gergada?" Upon hearing Not Deaf's question, Gullad's Hand thought for a moment before nodding. "You mean that mysterious mechanical city that constantly migrates, correct? I have heard of it."
"Based on descriptions in certain texts and rumors, that place very likely originated in the Gear Era, though their inheritance is probably incomplete."
"Incomplete?" Not Deaf was surprised.
Gullad's Hand nodded, and his next words explained why.
"Because after that brilliant Gear Era, the world once again fell into turmoil."
"The Gear Kindling entered its Extinguishing."
"What replaced it was the Migration Era, which threw the land into endless upheaval."
The image created by Gullad's Hand changed once more.
This time, it showed a constantly trembling land. Collapsing mountains and chasms were everywhere, while the terrain began undergoing drastic changes at an alarming rate.
"Before this era's Kindling ignited, people called it the Blind Dragon."
"He was born without eyes. Even his immense power could not change that, and witnessing everything in the world with his own eyes became his lifelong obsession."
"In contrast to this was the tremendous power he possessed from birth. He shared a close bond with the land; even the slightest movement would make the earth respond, bringing mountain collapses and ground fissures."
"Legend says that he embarked