Falling · Demigod Road
The old man in the Ram Horn Hat coughed and spoke with considerable formality:
"In short, Mr. John Watson, in light of your contributions in purifying the Snow Mountain for Fatumonst Island, as well as saving Harald and defeating the Demon Sword, in the name of the Snow Mountain Assembly, I recognize your status as an Honorary Fatu People.
"I know that for a talented and capable young man from the Old Continent such as yourself, this status does not really mean much. But in any case, from this moment onward, you are not only our collaborator, but also our most honored guest."
"The honor is mine as well."
Shade replied softly. The Elders were pleased by the young man's humility, while the witch was pleased by tonight's outcome. She even complained:
"If you had treated me this kindly before I left the island back then, I would not have had a huge argument with Grandfather before leaving."
"Cough, cough."
Elder Harald coughed, signaling for his granddaughter to stop:
"Mr. Watson, after becoming priests, everyone can receive some Revelation of Destiny concerning themselves through this piece of Ice Jade. When little Claire was born, we learned of her future: Follow the Sun away, then at last fall into the Moon. Come, this is what you deserve. Let Destiny reveal your future. It will be the most critical Fate Node of your future. Young man, are you confused about the future?"
"I am. Lately, I have been thinking about my High-Ring Words of Sublimation."
Shade spoke as he curiously looked at the beautiful ice crystal again. Its pebble-like shape actually resembled some sort of Egg:
"So this holy relic is actually a divination tool?"
"You will know once you try it yourself."
The witch pushed Shade over