When Kerraith’s Split Soul coalesced before the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon, the latter was not surprised in the least.
’Ian’ simply lifted his head, eting the gaze of the Chief Scholar, lightly flapping his wings, waiting for the other to speak.
The other’s true body was still engaged in battle with the Guardian of The Grand Library and seed at a disadvantage—yet Kerraith still divided a part of his own strength to communicate with him.
An invisible Subspace barrier erected itself around the Silver Sky Gateway, isolating them from prying eyes, creating a vast but enclosed space.
They stared at each other, yet remained silent for a long ti.
[My Path of the Dao is correct]
After a while, Kerraith slowly spoke: [But I still do not understand why you don’t transfer information regarding the ’self-personality’ to parallel space-ti]
The Grand Scholar looked at ’Ian’ with a look of near-pitying confusion: [What is the connection between your current self and your past self? You are almost entirely two different people, only sharing the Heart Light Body known as the ’Guiding Star’]
[’The original Ian’ has long since died; you cannot even be considered a remnant of him, rely a tool shaped by him, a... a Phantasm]
"Regarding ’myself’ and ’Ian,’ I have a sowhat different perspective."
’Ian’ calmly replied: "You regard the self as too insignificant, and the essence of life as too minuscule. If complete identical mory is your definition, then the mont you forget what you had for dinner last night, you are no longer yesterday’s you..."
"As long as throughout Endless Space-Ti, those who are willing to acknowledge themselves as ’Ian’ and share consensus with , then I am ’us,’ and ’we’ is ."
"As for you."
Saying so, ’Ian’ squinted his eyes, seriously observing Kerraith before him, and couldn’t help but laugh: "This Split Soul of yours... is it not also a Phantasm?"
The Kerraith Split Soul before him appeared quite young, possibly a younger version of Kerraith, with neatly managed gray scattered hair, and blue eyes slightly different from Kerraith’s true body.
[This is the result of my failed experint]
Kerraith admitted frankly: [I cut my soul and sent it into parallel space-ti through the Silver Sky Gateway—I gained no information from parallel space-ti, yet I obtained a model of another self... a younger yet more perceptive model]
[Because I perceived the differences between the parallel self and my current self, I must complete ’Eternal Ones’]
"I see, witnessing the difference, thus feeling dread. Knowing that the parallel self might make different choices than the current self, thus unable to recognize it."
’Ian’ found clarity in this, fell silent for a mont, then said, "But these are not truly the reasons you want to converse with , and I do not care... in exchange for gaining the answers you sought from , now tell , what collaboration do you have with Axel?"
"Moreover, your reason for inviting has beco very clear, but why invite Yisen Gard?"
Having observed ’Ian’s retrospection, Kerraith naturally knew the upcoming future was likely Michael’s great battle with Axel. Ti seed planned for after achieving a comprehensive advantage in the War against the Fiery Fla Land, with Michael achieving the Fifth Energy Level, then inciting a rebellion.
The reason for this rebellion, to this day, ’Ian’ was unclear. Different parallel space-tis unfolded differently; in so Michael did not rebel, in others Axel fell into silence early, The Empire split...
Yet from Kerraith’s side, one could infer a fragnt of Axel’s mysterious plan.
’Ian’ considered this crucial.
But Kerraith laughed.
[Do you wish to know?]
He said: [Then defeat ?]
[Defeat , and my Split Soul shall be your trophy, my Wisdom and all mories can be yours—and I shall point you a path, one where you can safely leave the City of Knowledge without being noticed by anyone]
At this mont, ’Ian’ had an inkling, lifting his head.
He sensed, due to his stirring of the Aether Sea, the Mystical Phenona in the City of Knowledge also alerted everyone, and now many powerful beings, along with corresponding ’Special Action Personnel’ from various countries, were approaching the City of Knowledge.
Speaking of which, all the Emissaries present called for reinforcents—with the reason to combat the Demonic Army’s invasion, various forces aim to secure a share in the City of Knowledge.
If that truly happened, ’Ian’s predicant would be sowhat dangerous. If before ’Ian’ only the Unyielding Fortress and Domain of Extres were particularly attractive to others, now, the existence of the Arcane Pathway would suffice to drive other powers mad.
"...Using only a Split Soul, huh? Then I’ll take it as your acceptance."
Regarding Kerraith’s choice, ’Ian’ was not surprised.
Knowing he might be defeated and sealed by a Guardian, Kerraith apparently began contemplating a retreat... this Split Soul battling ’Ian’ was one such asure; regardless, if ’Ian’ truly defeated him, securing his Split Soul, at least Kerraith would gain ’Ian’s perspective, not wholly disconnected from Terra even if sealed.
Thus spoken, the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon slowly spread its crystal-like wings, the vast Aether spreading to all directions with this action: "Grand Scholar, I shall grant you an opportunity."
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