Perhaps because no one had visited him for so long, Ornn cherished these guests.
Lan Hong said to Ornn, "Can you tell us your story?"
"My story? Of course. Ever since that incident, it has been a long time since anyone listened to my story."
Ornn seemed to sink into his memories. Only after a long while did he begin telling his story.
"We demigods formed our bodies through human faith. Before human faith emerged, we existed in the spirit realm."
The spirit realm was a special place in Rune Land. It differed from the Kingdom of the Dead, where the dead went. The spirits of many powerful beings could enter the spirit realm, and some even deliberately entered it to cultivate.
"After I was born, I began reshaping Freljord's terrain and forged tools and weapons for the first people who lived in Freljord.
I did not like crowds, so I chose to live in seclusion. Forging was what I loved.
Back then, Volibear and I had a rather good relationship. Unfortunately, later... sigh!"
Kaisha spoke up at that moment. "We saw traces of destruction here on our way over. Were there once tribes here as well? Were they your followers?"
"They were not truly my followers, merely a group of people who also loved forging.
They settled at the foot of the mountain and learned my forging techniques. I was not stingy either, and taught them my skills."
"They called themselves the Nugga people. Their forging skills improved quickly. Humans truly are a race adept at learning."
"Though you are unwilling to admit it, they really were your followers."
"If you insist on putting it that way, then perhaps. Unfortunately, I did not protect them."
"If I am not mistaken, this had something to do with Volibear?"
Ornn nodded.