The Blanetes soon arrived at Kanapia Island. The island held much unknown history, and an old man had faithfully recorded it all.
That old man was the sage Govi.
When the Blanetes docked, Sage Govi asked the sailor Thomas to watch the ship. He then led the main group to an item shop on the island and bought many flowers.
"Every year around this time, I come to this island and buy flowers from this shop. It's been more than ten years now," Govi said with a sigh.
"More than ten years... So the previous Dolka Divine Maiden has been dead for so long..." Evan's eyes reddened as well. Though the previous Dolka Divine Maiden had no direct connection to him, his younger sister had become the current Dolka Divine Maiden. As a result, he could not help but care more about the fate of those who bore that title.
"Dominic was truly a very good girl. Even in death, she hoped Madoram would not recklessly throw his life away for her. Her heart had always been with Madoram, but sadly, Madoram never truly understood her." Sage Govi shook his head. "Perhaps someday in the future, he may come to understand Dominic's words. But it certainly will not be now."
Evan asked softly, "If that is the case, then won't he refuse to open the gates of Zaru Temple for us?"
"Perhaps... After all, Zaru Temple is located at Dominic's grave... He may not wish for us to disturb her peaceful rest..." Sage Govi shook his head. "But we must go, no matter what. It is our mission, and even... Dominic's mission..."
Was this Dominic's mission, and the mission of every Dolka Divine Maiden...?
When Uchiha Madara and the others reached a mountain path, Sage Govi stopped and said, "From