Lich, Clash

Ancient text on a stone slab?

At that, Manny was immediately intrigued and promptly walked over to the slab Jonathan had mentioned.

As he carefully summoned a breeze of magic to sweep away the dust lingering on the slab, the ancient common-language inscription carved upon it came into view:

Būfansteorrum

[The Uppermost Starry Firmament]

nānōðerbing

[Nothing Else Exists]

Eallping sind of steorrum gewefen

[All Things Are Woven from Stars]

andefttōsteorrumgecyrrað

[All Mortal Dust Shall Return to Its Course]

"This is—"

Manny carefully read the words left behind by great mages from centuries ago. After a long while, he let out a breath and explained to his baffled disciples, "If I remember correctly, these words were spoken by Aksel Phoenix, the great Star Mage from a thousand years ago. He was the first representative of humanity to set foot in the Astral Realm, and this was his sigh of wonder upon seeing the stars that filled the skies. It also marked the miraculous moment when humanity first stepped beyond its planet."

"Historical records state that this legendary great mage lived for at least four hundred years. He was also one of the chief designers of this Floating City."

"I never expected that while exploring the ruins of the Floating City today, I would actually see the original stele bearing these words. This trip was truly worthwhile!"

Manny's heart was filled with emotion, but even more than that, excitement.

The appearance of this ancient stele proved that the ruins buried thirty kilometers underground truly were the Floating City!

Though it was merely an ordinary stone slab.

The historical value it represented was immeasurable.

He had not even entered the core region of the Floating City yet, and he had already obtained a legacy left behind by Great Mage Aksel.

If he could