Miss Witch doesn't want to be a diva!.

Chapter 798 Ancient Cave Church
The meal ended in a relatively dull atmosphere. From what happened afterwards, Que Lin and Wade both felt a little regretful, because they also realized that the quarrel just now was actually meaningless and instead ruined everyone's mood for traveling together.

"How about we go to Longyin Oasis in the afternoon? It's the only place with a natural lake within hundreds of miles." The tour guide suggested.

"can."

After hearing the tour guide introduce the history and origin of the oasis, Biaoxing and his friends became interested and proposed to go there together.

"No problem." Pulin agreed generously, which surprised Tilan.

Pulin is not the kind of person who is considerate. She agreed readily this time, probably because she was interested in the experiences of several people, especially what Que Lin said before, which was tantamount to attacking the foundation of Pulin's achievements over the years. As a competitive person, Pulin would definitely not let it go so easily.

Unexpectedly petty, Tilan complained in her heart.

The process after that was very simple. With the help of the tour guide, several people found a local bus and took the seven people to Longyin Oasis 7 kilometers away. On the way, the tour guide continued to introduce the origin of the oasis.

"It was originally said that there was a giant rock-scale dragon living in that depression. Because of the dragon's body, a relatively moist and cool piece of land rarely appeared in this dry desert. The dragon's scales could also condense water droplets at dawn, leaving a small amount of clear water, so many animals would go there to draw precious water."

"Over time, plants began to grow there, retaining water and soil. And because various small animals kept digging for water, the entire land became like a funnel, gathering dew from the surrounding area, and finally an oasis was formed."

“That sounds different from what we learned in geography class,” Misa commented.

"What about the dragon? Is it still there?" Weed was concerned about this.

"The dragon later flew away, but the oasis it left behind is still there and has been continuously expanded and protected by the people around it. It has now become the only and precious reservoir on this land. The water resources for the small town we stayed in before were transported from the oasis."

"Oh, that's a good story."

After talking about the origin of the oasis, the topic shifted to different places. At this time, Pulin sat next to Que Lin and the two started chatting.

Although Que Lin was not interested in Pulin at first, the singer's powerful appeal made her unconsciously start to listen and confide in her, and tell her own story.

"I did live in the Twin Trees before, because my family has some elven blood, just like Isenissa, we are half-elf..." Her family background can be said to be one of the most legitimate groups in the Federation, but under the drastic changes led by Prin, she fell from the clouds to the bottom.

"It's happened, there's nothing we can do about it. What are you going to do in the future?"

"How to do it?" Que Lin's voice was a little bitter.

Her past family background could not be restored by hard work. As an elite pilot of the Federation, her living conditions were indeed not bad. But what about the others, those companions who had grown up together in the Twin Trees Star Region? They might never be able to return to that hometown again.

"Actually, there's no need to be so sad. If you're willing, you can slowly catch up with your past life and your descendants." Pulin simply comforted her. She didn't actually sympathize with Que Lin's experience, because such aristocratic family had already enjoyed too much glory that didn't belong to them, so how could it be possible for it to be passed down forever.

"No, no, I can't catch up." Que Lin shook his head.

"It's a lie to say that hard work can change everything." Her eyes turned cold.

"Hard work is only useful in the lower and middle classes. The higher up you go, the less open people will be to you. Saying that hard work can change everything is just a trick to fool people."

"Why are you..." Que Lin interrupted Pulin before she could finish.

"Of course I know, because our family used to be in that position. Over the years, I have seen countless people who worked hard, but none of them could replace us." This sentence made Pulin speechless, which was unusual for her.

"Privileges cannot be transferred. You are too naive." Que Lin shook her head. She thought Pulin was just an ordinary person who had never seen the world.

"Don't be fooled by the promises of the Fire Lotus-Brilliant Star faction. Their essence has not changed at all. They have just replaced a group of people."

"They are also greedy, they will not give up power, they will also prioritize satisfying themselves, they are just another group of tyrants, it's just that the current economic situation is good, so they haven't revealed their ugly faces!" Such words made Pulin silent.

Alas... Tilan sighed in her heart. Such problems are like the cycle of history. Who can solve them?

During the rest of the journey, Pulin and Quelin did not talk to each other until the bus arrived at the oasis, and then the group became active again.

"The air here is more moist and comfortable." Wade sniffed.

“There are a lot of trees, too.” Misa looked up and surveyed the area at the towering trees, whose leaves blocked out the sunlight, making the land below cool and comfortable.

"Let's go. The tour guide said we can see the oasis lake ahead. That's the only sapphire."

They walked through the crowded streets, where they could see clothing of various colors and styles. The surrounding buildings also had a more modern feel, and the smooth glass and projection screens flashed brilliant images from time to time.

After passing through the bustling streets and turning several corners, the group finally saw the quiet blue lake at the foot of the hill.

The lake is not large, with a diameter of only about 500 meters. It is surrounded by white sand and gravel. Occasionally, self-discipline units patrol the surrounding area to prevent unauthorized people from approaching.

"I thought I could swim in the lake, but it seems that's not possible." Wade commented with his head on his pillow.

"Of course not. This is their water source."

"But the hotel here has a swimming pool. It's also the only place within hundreds of miles where you can swim." The tour guide introduced to the group.

"Then I have to go tonight, haha." Wade wiped his nose.

After visiting the scenery by the lake, they first had dinner at a restaurant by the water and then went to the hotel to rest. As for sightseeing, there was no rush as they still had several days of vacation.

In the next few days, Tilan, Pulin and the other four went to many places together. The bet between the two remained valid. They asked many local people about their views and feelings about the past 20 years.

"If you talk about economy, it's indeed better, but it's not very useful." The driver who was driving with one hand complained casually.

"I also run a very small factory that produces batteries."

"There are three people in the whole workshop, plus my wife, which makes five people in total. That's all the staff in our factory. Over the years, we have made a small profit by selling batteries to those who are short of money but want to get rich."

"Battery technology hasn't improved much in the past few hundred years. Even the junk batteries we produce are barely enough. Anyway, many people are exploring space and distant planets, so as long as they are sufficient, it's fine."

"There is almost no profit in such products. Everyone can make them. My biggest profit is that our factory is small enough. The little salary saved is profit."

"But how long can this situation last? Anyway, I will not let my child continue to do this in the future. He'd better find a job in a prosperous star field and never come back."

"Those who get rich are the ones at the top. The money in their hands can make countless profits just by circulating it in the capital market, while we at the bottom have to grab even the dregs." His weathered face was full of wrinkles.

"But according to the data released by the federal government, the wealth of society as a whole has increased," Pulin continued.

"Yes, it has increased, but the bulk of it, maybe 99%, went to the people above. They are richer. Although we have received more money, we are also poorer."

"Things that used to cost 100 bucks, how much do they cost now? Real life is very harsh, even the smallest ups and downs and bumps can make people uncomfortable." "That means the federal government still has to increase taxes and then give more benefits to civilians." Pulin ran her fingers through her hair, supporting her head as she thought.

"It's no use, little girl." The driver shook his head.

"I think you came from a good place and received higher education, so you have such thoughts."

"Laws and regulations do not apply everywhere. The weak are weak because even if there are benefits, they will be the last to receive them."

"If he can snatch benefits from others, then he will not be a weak person, so even if the federal government increases benefits, very little will eventually reach us."

"The federal government doesn't get money for free. They collect so much money, and if they can really give it to the lower classes, it must go through layers of deductions and exploitation. This process will benefit the upper classes again. This is what many charitable enterprises do."

"The end result is that the more charitable someone is, the more corrupt they are. Free money is the easiest to make, and those people like easy money the most."

"..." Pulin and Tilan were silent. The Four-Leaf Crystal Star Field where they were born was once like this.

"Then kill him."

Pulin raised her fingers to the sunlight and examined the flaming red nails, as if she was talking about a trivial matter of applying nail polish later.

"How can we kill them all? Haha." The uncle laughed, thinking Pulin was joking.

"Yes." Pulin added again.

Maybe everyone at the scene thought she was just telling jokes to vent, but only Tilan, who was sitting next to her, knew that Pulin's words were not a joke at all.

Does he still have to kill her? Just like when he was in love with Mu Lalin, the two of them no longer had the mood to make the bet before.

The vehicle sped along the wilderness, pulling a group of people through yellow sand and hot wind, and finally arrived at a valley.

"This place was left over from the early Sixth Age. There are many magnificent statues and buildings in the valley." The local tour guide introduced the cultural characteristics here.

Because of the darkness and destruction of the Fifth Age, people who lived through that era all had a strong sense of death crisis, so they were eager to leave something behind while they were alive. This might be doctrines, books, works, or perhaps forgotten huge scrolls, buildings, etc.

When people face huge buildings, sculptures, or murals, they are often shocked by the grandeur of the work and the scene that fills their field of vision without any peripheral vision, which brings a stronger impact, and therefore they may have a feeling of having no regrets in death for a very short moment.

"So, in the early Sixth Era, there was a trend of building magnificent buildings in many places. Those huge buildings that looked like those used by giants often gave people a sense of grandeur and shock."

"Come on, let's go inside and take a look."

Walking through the sparse crowd of tourists, Tilan gently pressed the brim of her hat with her hand, and her light blue eyes occasionally swept across the two sides of the mountain wall.

There are many reliefs on the mountain walls here, one of which is a large one that resembles a shrine. There is a statue in each small archway, including angels, orcs, mermaids, and various celebrities in history.

Continue walking inside, after turning a cliff in the valley, you will see a collapsed Tower of Babel in the distance. From the peeled side of the tower, you can see the various structures inside. Each step leading upward is nearly one meter high, as if it was built for giants.

As he got closer, in addition to the tourists from various star regions, Tilan also saw a small number of priests in white robes. Some of them knelt in front of the shrine and prayed, while others walked around the residential area, comforting the local residents and mediating some conflicts.

"Would you like to hear some hymns?" An old priest waved to Tilan.

"Me?" The girl blinked, curious why he greeted her alone. After all, she was not the most conspicuous one in the group.

"Yes." The other person folded his hands over his chest and bent over to pray.

"Please follow me." After saying that, he turned and left, walking towards the ancient cave church under the mountain wall not far away.

The others in the group were also curious about the old priest's invitation. Weide even asked the tour guide, "Do the priests here often invite tourists to visit?"

"No, they take the cave churches very seriously and will not easily invite people in to visit."

"Is this some new scam?"

"That shouldn't be the case. These priests have a good reputation locally. They are quite traditional and abide by certain rules and regulations." The tour guide shook his head.

"Why don't you go and take a look." Pulin suggested jokingly.

Tilan was a little curious about this, but since it was hard for anyone to hurt her now, she followed him.

Walking through the dry and hot rocky land, Tilan entered the dark cave church. The cool and shady air touched her skin, making her mind clear.

The environment here is really nice. She looked up and looked around at the various carvings on the stone walls of the cave. Among them were angels, suns, and various flowers. They were quite complex and ancient.

The cave church was very quiet at this moment. A group of young children stood in line under the leadership of the priest, and then a young nun stood in the middle to lead the singing. As for the corners of the hall, some other priests watched quietly.

Walking here, Tilan found a seat in the back row and sat down. Soon the ethereal singing voice sounded, conveying a desolate mood as if crossing the long river of ancient time.

This is……

The girl felt a strange spiritual ripple passing through her, and then some hazy images appeared in her mind.

It was the early days of the Fourth Era, when humans had just left Earth. Many pioneering fleets swore an oath before setting out, stating that they would enter the sea of ​​stars without regrets and spread the seeds of human civilization.

Then came the gradual changes of the Fourth Era, from nothing to something, from complete unification to countless star-studded countries. Glory, advancement, prosperity, and vitality were all reflections of that era.

Time slowly passed, and when the first dark sun was born, mankind ushered in the chaotic and cruel Fifth Era. Various forces fought against each other, and the dark suns killed each other. Countless planets perished, and the once prosperous starry sea was devastated.

"If the development of civilization is to reach a goal and an end point, then we are the trough and darkness that we must inevitably experience in this process." A strange yet somewhat familiar voice sounded.

"But things like this are destined to be incomprehensible. The inherent cognition in everyone's heart is as solid as a mountain." Another female voice replied.

This is?

Tilan thought of something and took out two crystals, one gold and one purple, from the storage space. Both of them were emitting a faint halo at this moment.

This was what she found in the ruins of the lost planet. It was placed together with the other two. The previous two had fragments of memories of West Ephren and Emerongen respectively, and these two belonged to -

Hefashimo and Tricalans.

(End of this chapter)