Humans. In other words, the ancestors of the kingdom took away the power of the spirits, drove away the ancestors of the empire who lived together.

‘If it’s true, it’s the worst history.’

“But why is he still fine? Moreover, since his energy is so strong, he should be more affected.”

He pondered deeply. Even in the appearance of a water snake, I could tell because of its pointed head, which remained motionless, deep in thought.

“Oh, right. If he’s a blessed guardian, that could be possible.”

“Guardian?”

“The Sun and Fire Nation were originally our guardians. Some tribes who favored them bestowed the blessing of water. But it’s strange. That blessing shouldn’t last until now. Since the power of the tribes has been sealed.”

It was strange. The eyes of the water snake, which had been gleaming with amusement, suddenly turned cold.

“Well, why does it matter now? In the end, they couldn’t protect us either. Humans are all useless. Whether the Water Tribe monopolized water or the Fire Tribe was exterminated, it doesn’t matter to us now.”

Giovanni came to the kingdom for the sake of the Imperials.

What would he think if he knew this fact and the kingdom’s secret?

‘Would he be disappointed?’
I asked the water snake without realizing.

“Is there no other way? A way to help the Imperial. For example, a plan to convey the power of water to the Empire.”

“There’s no such thing!”

The snake shook with anger.

“A greedy tribe that commits the cursed act of swallowing the embodiment of spirits. Do you like monopolizing our power? When a human with a spirit dies, that power is soon inherited by the humans born on this land. It’s the succession of blood that excludes variables. Incredibly wicked!”

“What if I absorb the power of another priest? Can’t that work?”

“Nonsense.”

The water snake scoffed. However, when I stared at it blankly, its expression changed.

“What are you talking about? You can absorb ‘power’?”

Nodding, his atmosphere changed again.

‘Why is that?’

I mentioned it as a spirit that only I, not a human, could see.

‘Did I say too much?’

I maintained silence in the serious atmosphere.

After that, the water snake didn’t speak for a long time. It just crouched on my bed.

He didn’t do anything special, just slept. But whether it was a misconception or not, it felt like all enthusiasm had disappeared.

Trembling, it seemed like a sick snake…

To be honest, I was relieved that he became quiet because he was still creepy, but the problem was that the water snake was occupying my bed.

Why should I, the owner of the room, sleep on the sofa! My explanation to Jenny, who looked at me with suspicion, was ridiculous.

‘The problem is that I know too little. I don’t even know if what the water snake is saying about ancient events is true. Is there any way to confirm? Or someone.’

The person who came to mind immediately was Armand Dufresne, a theologian and a famous writer.

But it’s hard to meet him due to mysticism.

Next is the group of desert shamans mentioned by Giovanni.

[Unlike the kingdom, the empire has little interest in mythology. But it’s different for the shamanic group. The prophet who prophesied my destiny is one of them. However, except for Lichia, all the shamans have left for the Tower of Shamans.]

Ugh, I swallowed a sigh.

It’s not feasible to go to the desert to learn about mythology.

With various complicated concerns, I spent an uncomfortable day.

As usual, I fell asleep on the sofa and, when I woke up, almost screamed because of the snake’s head right in front of me.

Ugh, a strange groan stuck in my throat.

Holding my pounding heart, I opened my eyes wide.

I don’t know when it started, but Tyreen, the water snake, who floated in the air, stared at me intently and opened its mouth.

What is it trying to say?

“I am called Tyreen.”

It was a sudden self-introduction.

“Oh, yeah…”

I replied hesitantly, and Tyreen narrowed its eyes.

“Is that all?”

“What else should there be?”

“Doesn’t anything feel strange or any memories?”

“…Not really?”

Tyreen, or rather the snake, frowned. But it was the face of a snake.

‘It’s definitely wrinkled. The eyes look squished.’
Even as a snake, the variety of facial expressions is quite remarkable.

“Isn’t it…?”

Tyreen tilted its head with a sly smile.

I wonder what it’s thinking as it looks at me.

It feels strangely uncomfortable. The look in its eyes when it first met me seems different. It’s as if it’s seeing something fascinating…

‘A curious cat?’

One thing for sure, the hatred that made me shudder wasn’t there.

“What do you mean by ‘isn’t it’?”

Frustrated, I asked first, and Tyreen narrowed its eyes.

“The sinister magic used by the depraved water tribe. It’s a seal of power using blood.”

“…”

“Breaking it is difficult without the power of the sanctuary. But if you really absorbed the power, it means you’ve broken it. Not through the succession of power through blood, but by another method.”

“…”

“It’s not possible. It’s hard to believe. So prove it.”

Prove it?

Thunk!

The drawer opened by itself. The Aqua Marine necklace floated slowly and stopped in front of me.

“Capture it.”

“…”

“Capture it.”

‘No, why the command…’

At that moment, as if Aqua Marine was about to fall, it tilted to the side.

“…”

“…”

Whether it was an illusion or not, Tyreen seemed to be grinding its teeth.

‘Ah, it seems to be lacking power.’