The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 994 - 86: I finally opened my heart once, but you made me lose so thoroughly!_2

Chapter 994: Chapter 86: I finally opened my heart once, but you made me lose so thoroughly!_2

Shaki paused and then slowly sighed,

"Ev, that should be your original name."

Scadi memorized the pronunciation and clues, pondered for a moment, and asked:

"So, should I belong to the same Divine Era as the Warner Divine Race?"

"That consists of two regions formed by Celtic and Ireland, currently controlled by a Divine Race known as [Danu]. Warner is a group that was forced to migrate after losing a struggle. And what the Danu Divine Race holds is the [Ogan Tree Rune]."

Hearing Shaki’s subtle hint, Scadi nodded in understanding.

Although she, like the Warner Divine Race, hails from another realm, she is not of the same lineage and there’s even some enmity between them.

Therefore, before confirming her own identity, it was best to keep this secret from the Warner Divine Race.

"Besides these, what else do you know about my background?"

"When I found you, I vaguely saw an illusion, refracted by a spatial storm. It was a dark kingdom without sunlight, covered by shadows wherever it stretched, with a castle in the center, surrounded by seven walls, and departed souls wandering around."

Shaki’s gaze flickered, and then he mused,

"According to Warner Divine King Niord, that place seems to be called—the [Shadow Country], an area in Ireland, marking the boundary between the living and the dead."

"I understand!"

Scadi nodded, clenched the piece of purple wood in her hand, and turned to leave the palace.

As Shaki watched his daughter walk further away, he slowly lifted his arm and aimed at Scadi’s back, the earthy yellow halo surging around him.

But suddenly, his figure inexplicably paused, and after a turbulent flash of complex emotions in his eyes, he ultimately lowered his arm.

Never mind, let her be.

The resigned mutter echoed through the dark hall, where Shaki sat on his beloved throne, clutching the Aken Treasure Diamond in his hand tightly.

~~

Meanwhile, Scadi felt relieved as she left the Royal Palace.

Thankfully, it was not the worst outcome.

Just as she drove away from the palace, she spotted a familiar figure standing in the wilderness.

"What are you here for?"

"I was worried about you, so I came to check on you," Luo En said with a slight smile, continuing to ask, "How’s it going? Is everything alright?"

"It’s fine," Scadi casually responded, though her tone was still somewhat brusque, her expression had relaxed significantly.

"What plans do you have next?"

"I need to go out and investigate some things."

"Do you need my help?"

"No, I can handle it on my own."

Hearing Scadi’s refusal, Luo En did not insist further.

Giants and the gods inherently belong to opposing factions, and given the previous misunderstanding, it was better for both sides to stay calm for a while.

"As it happens, I also have some business in the Fire Country, so let’s part ways here."

After saying this, Luo En turned and walked towards the night.

"Wait a moment!"

Scadi called out to stop Luo En, who was about to leave, hesitated for a moment, then said gravely,

"I don’t know how long I will be away this time, and the Land of Chaos might become unstable recently. Without my protection, the village might not survive. So, I’d like to ask you to find a way to look after the village during this period."

As the princess of the Giant Country in name only, she had very few close relationships.

Moreover, most of the villagers were from different races, disliked by the giants, so the only person she could trust and entrust with this task, after much consideration, was actually this old adversary before her.

Even though he is a trickster, he is a trickster worthy of trust. He has no racial prejudice and treats everyone in the village equally.

"Okay!"

Luo En readily agreed, adding seriously,

"If you encounter any trouble on the road, remember to notify me."

The relationship between the two had just hit rock bottom, yet Scadi was still willing to lower herself and seek his help, which mostly proved that Scadi’s journey was not very safe.

"Hmm," Scadi nodded, not rejecting the goodwill that Luo En offered.

Thereafter, she gave Luo En a deep look, stepped back onto her chariot, and drove the Frost Wolves into the vast night.

As he watched the Winter Goddess, who was both a foe and an ally, leave, Luo En turned into a streak of light and swiftly returned to the village. He reinforced the village’s defensive barrier inside and out and used the Illusion Technique to conceal it.

Scadi’s concerns were not unfounded.

With the death of the previous Frost Giant King Solem and Saki obtaining the Aken Gem that could amplify his Authority, along with Scadi embarking on a long journey to pursue her origins, there would likely be a significant shake-up among the leaders in the Land of Chaos, mostly leading to a period of power reshuffling.

If things went poorly, Frost Giant King Laofei of Etheregar City might not withstand his boredom and come over to join the chaos.

When that time came, turmoil was inevitable.

The outsiders living in the village, disliked by various factions of the Giant Country, were very likely to get dragged into the conflict and become casualties of the struggle.

For safety’s sake, some preparations were indeed necessary here.

But he still had important matters at hand; he needed to hurry to the Fire Country to find The Three Fates, lest any more delays happen and they move on elsewhere.

Therefore, he could not stay to watch over the village.

After a moment of thought, Luo En called to mind the three gifts packed up and sent by Odin, and then immediately sketched a Magic Circle Diagram on the ground.

Half an hour later, three Valkyries, adorned in Swan Feather Weave and wielding the Divine Iron Shield, stepped out from the Magic Circle Diagram and saluted respectfully to the highest Commander of the Valkyrie Corps.

The lead niece, Slude, rose to inquire:

"Lord Loki, what do you summon us for?"

"Your timing is perfect. I have some personal matters to attend to, and I would like you to help guard this village and prevent these villagers from being harmed by the giants and Magic Beasts from outside."

"All of them are from foreign races?"

Surprised to see villagers in the village who did not fit in with the Giant Country, Slude inquired.

"You are all lives nurtured by the Nordic World, inherently without distinction of high or low. If you can break through these barriers, maybe the conflicts of the Nine Realms would be much reduced, and it might be possible to live in harmony like the residents of this village from various lands."

Hearing her superior’s answer, Slude couldn’t help but become solemnly respectful:

"Rest assured, we will not fail the trust you’ve placed in us! We will guard this place for you!"

Luo En nodded, tossed a Rune Stone to Slude, and instructed:

"If you encounter trouble, block if you can; if not, use this to contact me."

Slude took the Rune Stone and nodded respectfully.

Subsequently, under Luo En’s arrangements, the three Valkyries moved into the homes of Gerd and Gai, becoming the potential village guards.

After dealing properly with these matters, Luo En did not linger and, picking up Yemengarde, set out towards the Fire Country.

~~

Fire Country, Muspelheim.

The thunderous roar persisted over the wilderness, and within a prison of light made up of numerous golden Lun Runes, a mass of non-living material composed of molten lava and flames surged left and right. The rich scent of disaster climbed higher, causing the nearby crust to shake violently, volcanoes erupted in succession, and toxic, harmful black smoke billowed into the sky.

The long-missing Three Fates gathered before this light prison, looking at the constantly churning red and black lava mass with furrowed brows.

The signs of catastrophe seemed to be clearer by the moment.

This did not align with the original script written in the Great Chorale; the deviation was becoming increasingly noticeable.

Urd massaged her throbbing temples and asked:

"Do you find it strange? It’s as if some latent power is accelerating this process?"

"I also have that feeling. Ever since we encountered that person, everything has been out of our control, and everything is becoming unpredictable," replied Belldandy helplessly, touching the golden flame brand on her forehead.

"Let’s not worry about that now. The priority is to find the Eternal Fire and figure out how to help our second sister melt away this damned thing!"

Scouty, touching her swollen bottom, grimaced and urged,

"Perhaps once we take care of this thing, our Power of Fate will return to normal."

Urd and Belldandy looked at each other and nodded reluctantly.

It could only be this way.