Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 564 Memories of the Past

"Stand up, kid! You fought very bravely. That's all for today's training."

On the earth beast carriage returning home, Wan Di curled up, sitting sideways in one corner of the carriage.

In his sleep, he dreamed of his mother, Goergo, once again.

In his dream, he trained with his mother, whom he had never met, practicing combat skills.

"Yes, Mother."

“Mother…I have something I want to ask.”

"What's wrong, Medemos?"

Why are we born to learn how to fight?

"For glory, child. From birth, those born with the Blade of the Blade recognize the sword and the spear; the battlefield is our destiny..."

"Is that really so, Mother?"

Why do you ask that?

"Because you sound uncertain."

“...You are right, Medemos.”

“I blindly believed those words until your father cast you into the sea of ​​the dead.”

"It was then that I realized how fragile everything I believed in was. Perhaps the spirit of the Suspended Peak really existed... but as the flower of greed bloomed, it withered away along with our glory."

“I no longer believe in any oaths or dogmas. Now, I only have one identity left—”

“That is your mother, Medemus, your guardian…”

Just then, the dream came to an abrupt end.

The Earth Beast chariot also stopped.

Wan Di stepped off the vehicle and faced the ruins of Xuanfeng City.

"Dreams always end here. The journey back to Suspended Peak City has taken longer than I expected."

"Clatrus said that shortly after I fell into the sea, my mother waged a gladiatorial contest against the former king—she died because of my father's poison, and I had never met her."

"But she would appear every night, waiting in the dim firelight. I kept waiting for the dream to continue, thinking that she would leave more instructions or guidance..."

"But now... I think I understand. This is all she wanted to tell me."

"Now, I only have one identity left..."

"That is the guardian of Onpharos!"

The moment Wan Di stepped into the ruins of Suspended Peak, a call rang out.

This is not a fantasy of time, but the people of Suspended Peak who have already returned to Suspended Peak City.

They were calling out, they were celebrating, their king had returned!

Wan Di walked through the city gate and along the ancient road. Although Xuanfeng City had become a ruin, the people of Xuanfeng had still cleared a road in advance.

At the end of that road stood a throne made of red crystal.

Wan Di stepped onto the stairs, surrounded by the cheers of the Xuanfeng people, and heard his mother's voice in his ears.

"Welcome home...Madmore."

Have you also found something worth protecting?

"Yes, Mother, I think I understand."

Wan Di lifted his cloak, turned around, and sat on the throne.

Brothers and sisters!

"Join me in building a new era of glory for Suspended Peak!"

"This honor is called: Protection!"

[Year 4931 of the Light Calendar, Balanced Month.]

[The Titan of "Discontent," the Spear of Divine Retribution, has fallen. Medemos, King of the Hanging Blade, triumphs over the trials, and a new god is born.]

On this day, the millennia-old dynasty of Suspended Peak came to an end.

.............

On the other side, Ohma.

The crowd stood in the garden, surrounding the cradle in the center.

The cradle was filled with flowers, and hidden among them was the doll that Tian had transformed into.

Tibo lowered her head, her heart filled with sadness.

A gust of wind blew by, ruffling her hair.

"The wind in Ohmma smells of sunshine..."

“You used to love this place the most. Didn’t you, Tian?”

"Lady Tian, ​​why... did it turn out like this?"

Xia Die, who only learned the whole story at this moment, was puzzled.

"Relax, Butterfly. Everyone leaves eventually, it's just that our farewell isn't as violent as most people's," Tibbo said simply.

When people are grieving, they tend to say lighthearted things.

“When we embarked on our journey, the Titan of Janus’s Gate had already laid down a prophecy. Just as it split itself, transforming into the myriad gates of the world…” Tinin continued.

"It is only natural that we would inherit its fate and follow the same path."

"But...."

"There are no buts. This is its fate, and it is also our fate."

Everyone remained silent.

At this moment, Bai E spoke.

"Teacher Tibo, if you don't mind...would you still be willing to reveal that history to us? The past concerning the 'oracle'?"

"What does Xiaobai want to know?" Tibo turned her head.

Faced with such a question, Bai E remained silent.

After a long while, he seemed to have made up his mind. Instead of answering the question, he started talking about Wan Di.

“Medemus set off to bear his destiny.”

"This is the mission of every demigod. One day, we will all have to shed our past and embark on the same path as him."

"So, I want to know—as the first demigod of Onpharos, what kind of courage gave you to take the first step on this path?"

"And what has sustained you, allowing you to persevere to this day despite the shattering of your own spirit and the countless partings you have endured?"

Tibo remained silent.

Bai E's words reminded her of the past and that dream.

She finds it hard to face, but she's not afraid.

"all right."

"Master, are you alright?" Aglaia asked worriedly.

"Our little enemy has already put his words into action... what reason do we have to keep this from everyone? Let's go, everyone—"

"Go to the Abyss of Fate and see what it used to be like."

“Then, can I trouble you, Tining?” Tibao asked Tining.

“Of course.” Tinning nodded.

"Teacher Tibao...aren't you coming?" Bai E asked.

Tibo turned around and looked at the dolls in the flower basket.

“I want to stay here and spend more time with Tian.”

Bai'er understood Tibo's sadness and nodded.

"Understood. We'll be going now, take care."

"Since you've made up your mind, let's do as you say..."

"See you in a bit, my teacher."

After everyone left, only Xia Die and Ti Bao remained in the garden.

"Ah Die, aren't you coming with us?"

Tibo asked first.

"No. I'd rather stay by Lord Tian's side." Xia Die shook her head.

"She...is most afraid of being alone."

At this moment, Xia Die took out the handkerchief inlaid with gemstones.

"This is?"

Tibo took the handkerchief, looked at the jewels on it, and was speechless.

"A small gift, which I intended to give to her in person... Unfortunately, fate is too fast."

"So, you saw us arguing that day?" Tibo looked up, a tear glistening in her eyes.

"Yes. I thought Lord Tian would really like it, so I bought it."

"Oh, I see." Tibo wiped her eyes and changed her expression.

“Ah Die, actually, I recognized it at first glance. It is indeed a genuine Janusapolis artifact.”

"Then why...?"

"However, Tian has lost far more memories than I have. For example, she forgot..."

"This glass item is not considered auspicious in the traditions of my hometown."

Xia Die was momentarily at a loss. "Ah... I'm sorry, Lady Tibo, then I..."

“Don’t apologize, Adie. Back then, I just didn’t want her to be trapped by the past, after all, we’ve been away from our hometown for a long time.”

"But now... it might be the best gift for Tian."

At that moment, Aglaia's voice rang out again.

"Everyone will part from one person, but that person will witness miracles..."

Even if we've long since come to terms with this absurd fate, they're still ultimately naive and inexperienced.

“My teacher, don’t let this cruel prophecy break their spirit.”

"But it would be even more cruel to let them fall at the door of the new world with their ignorance."

"Everyone will know the truth someday; it just needs the right opportunity..."

"I think it's time."

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At the gates of Ohma.

"Little White, aren't you leaving yet? What are you waiting for?" Tining asked, puzzled.

"Wait, Ms. Tinning."

“I think we should call someone else,” Bai E said bluntly.

"Call someone else?"

"Judging by the time, they should be arriving soon."

Just as Bai E finished speaking, Dan Heng appeared in their field of vision with little Eve.

"It's actually Danheng and Eve." Tining was somewhat surprised.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Tinning, I made this decision on my own."

"Because I want them to also learn about Onpharos's past and the fate that demigods bear."

Actually, Bai E had other thoughts in his heart.

Having just experienced the departure of Wan Di, and with the absence of the Timefire, Bai E must have had other plans in mind.

He wanted Eve to inherit the flame of time.

Although Danheng had been explicitly rejected by Aglaia, Eve was different.

Whether from the perspective of ability or mentality, Eve has the capability and the qualifications.

Furthermore, this would also silence the Senate.

Because Eve was the one who saved Ohma twice.

Perhaps I was oversimplifying things, but this was the best solution I could think of.

Therefore, Bai E contacted Dan Heng and asked if the two of them could accompany him.

“I understand what you mean.” Tinning nodded.

She sensed Bai Er's ulterior motives, but she didn't expose them.

That's good; having these two around always puts people at ease.

"We've arrived." Danheng, holding little Eve's hand, walked up to the two of them.

Little Eve was yawning, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.

"(????)??Hi~MiMi~"

Suddenly, Mimi darted out from the side, looking full of energy.

"Eve, are you really okay?" Bai Er asked with some concern.

“It’s alright, I’ve had enough sleep.” Little Eve waved her hand. “Besides, I’m still very curious about Onpharos’s past.”

"That's good." Bai E nodded.

"However, about Tian's matter..."

Although little Eve had just woken up, she had already heard about Tian's situation.

“It’s nothing, Eve,” Tinin said.

"This is the fate we must experience."

"Tian... has already said goodbye to us."

"Please accept my condolences," Dan Heng said quietly.

“Mimi…” Mimi also lowered her head.

An atmosphere of sadness quickly spread.

Bai E then said, "That's why I want to know what exactly happened back then."

"Let's go."

"it is good."

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Janusapolis in the past.

With Mimi's help, the group arrived in Janusapolis and, through the power of time, returned to the Janusapolis of the past.

"This is the former Hall of the Three Phases of Destiny..."

Looking at the magnificent temples around him, Bai'e couldn't help but sigh.

This created a strong visual contrast with the temple that had just been reduced to ruins.

“It seems that Onfaros went through a very fierce battle,” Danheng added from the side.

"Mimi." Mimi nodded.

“It’s truly a pity that the once magnificent temple has become like that.” Little Eve shook her head slightly.

"At this time, Janusapolis was still under the protection of the Sky Titan of Aegler."

Tinning explained as she walked.

"However, the fate of the city has already turned from prosperity to decline, and its glory is only on the surface."

"Because Onphalus has entered a world of strife?" Bai'er asked curiously.

Tinning nodded. "Mm."

"The conflict is currently far away on the other side of Onphalus, but five years from now, at dawn at the same gate, this temple will become the source of another war."

"So, where are you now?"

"It's over there..."

Tinning pointed in a direction.

A blurry figure of Tirispius stood in the distance, facing the sky.

"Why does she look... a little different?"

Bai E tried hard to see clearly, but found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not see anything.

"Because...we don't really remember what we were like in the past."

"I'm sorry."

Bai E suddenly felt as if he had said something wrong.

“No, it should be that we should apologize to everyone,” Tining said.

"Come on, everyone..."

"Listen to our last long conversation with the Titan of the Ages of Oronis."

The group approached the indistinct Tirispeius from behind, listening as bystanders.

Immediately, Titan's voice reached everyone's ears.

Eulonis: [Tiris....Pius...]

Tirispius: [You've come, Titan of the Ages of Euronis.]

“Your voice has become…so mature,” Danheng said.

“Because this memory belongs to *us*, and our perception is also connected to Tirispeius from back then,” Tinin explained.

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