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Chapter 516 How come you haven't been wiped out yet?
Humans don't easily show their emotions on their faces—confused, sad, angry, happy... It's hard to establish oneself in this society without wearing a mask of personality, whether it's adults or children.

"Huh? How did he know?"

I tried my best to hide my emotions, but it was as if they could read my mind; they could see right through what I was thinking...

Water Reflection, no explanation needed.

Just as Yuna was thinking this, a new question popped up.

"And what are the Five Ultra Oaths? They can't be 'Never go to school on an empty stomach,' 'Air your blankets in the sun on sunny days,' 'Be careful when crossing the street,' 'Never rely on others,' and 'Never play barefoot on the ground,' can they?"

Yuna fell into deep thought, and finally realized—"Doesn't the fourth point still mean that we have to rely on ourselves?"

"Friends-na-!"

Togo Mimori frowned slightly, revealing a dark face that was somewhat intimidating. Her two sharp eyes pierced Yuna fiercely. As her emotions changed, the air seemed to thicken, instantly creating a heavy pressure.

Her friend's drawn-out tone immediately startled the girl. As if her ponytail had been pulled, she shuddered, broke out in a cold sweat, and immediately shut her mouth.

There's always something that can subdue another...

"Hold high the banner of the urban-rural fringe!"

Although Jagi was enjoying the spectacle, to be fair, Togo Mimori has a similar personality; she would definitely keep everything bottled up and probably even more pessimistic about things…

For example, after learning the truth about the sea of ​​fire, Togo felt that the world was beyond saving and that fighting would be meaningless. In despair, he decided to destroy the barrier himself and let everyone die together.

The assessment was that he lacked friendship and was beaten with a face-breaking punch.

As for Yuna, Jagi actually understood what she was worried about, and also knew why she suddenly saw some hallucinations—

It's quite simple; the lifespan of the divine tree is actually nearing its end.

Throughout history, the earth gods have been no match for the heavenly gods. The original heroes were active in various regions, but they were all wiped out one by one within a few years. In the end, only four regions remained, with only one hero left.

The stardust in the sea of ​​fire was still endless. How did they manage to survive for the next three hundred years? Why did it take three hundred years to select the second generation hero?

Behind the dark truth lies an even darker history.

It all happened because of the amnesty ceremony held at that time, amidst the sea of ​​fire outside the walls... then they spoke to the heavens and made a plea. On the condition that they would not leave this place again, they hoped to receive the heavens' forgiveness and that the attacks would cease.

——"Fire Offering"

There were precedents of such pardons in the mythological era.

"I respectfully obey the divine decree and offer this land of Reed Plains. If you grant me a palace to reside in, a place that isolates me from the sun and sky, comparable to the palace of the God of the Land, with pillars piercing a hundred feet of rock and houses reaching the high heavens, I will surely hide in the Yellow Springs and dwell forever in the distant lands of rivers and lakes..."

Sacrifices and rituals are a re-imitation of myths, events passed down in the myth of "ceding the country," where pardoners plead with the gods for forgiveness.

At that time, the people living on the earth had been almost completely eradicated, and the gods had basically achieved their goal, so they mercifully gave humanity a chance to surrender.

The price is that one must receive divine pronouncements and hear the voice of the gods—the priestess.

The priestesses can hear the voice of the gods, but they can only receive the oracle of the earth god. How can they convey human words to the heavenly god, who is even more distant than the sacred tree?

— Heading into the sea of ​​fire.

By offering multiple priestesses as living sacrifices to the gods and perishing in flames, they "pleaded" with the gods to allow humanity to continue living. The gods' final decree was that as long as one remained within this place and relinquished the power of the hero, they would no longer be attacked.

Since they have already shamefully begged the gods for forgiveness, there is naturally no need for the hero to continue fighting.

As time passed and new changes occurred, the original divine tree was nearing the end of its lifespan. The Great Amnesty could only send people to the Earth, which had turned into a sea of ​​fire, to find a piece of soil where the tree seeds could be planted. This was a struggle by humanity to survive, but it also violated the original agreement.

The gods once again cast their gaze upon this last remaining tiny land, unleashing their punishment. A new generation of girls was forced to shoulder the burden of heroism and fight until a glimmer of life, its very existence uncertain, appeared—

If the world has to deceive children and force them to fight for their lives in order to survive, wouldn't it be better to just destroy it?

Sometimes, when you learn the truth, you really wonder why humanity hasn't been wiped out by the gods.

As the most adaptable hero in the Shikoku region, Yuna was able to resonate with the Divine Tree to some extent, which is why she eventually saw some memories that did not belong to her.

Rather, it is an encouragement and legacy belonging to the brave warriors of the past.

Dongxiang looked up at the sky.

The four kingdoms are peaceful today, and the vast sky is boundless. In fact, she is the same; something similar has entered her mind.

Yuna stretched her hand towards the sky.

The sky is so high that it is beyond human reach.

"We humans have to live on the earth, living under the watchful eyes and surveillance of the heavens... However, although humans are weak, it is precisely because of this that they are unwilling to give up easily."

"In this closed and unreasonable world, since we've decided to rebel... then—grasp the sky with your fists!"

Throughout history, humanity has faced numerous disasters. Each time, people paused, shed tears, but in the end, they relied on their own strength to move forward and achieve revival.

Jagi looked at the surging waterfall in front of him, the closest point to the sacred tree. Normally, no one except the pure priestess would be allowed to approach it, but no one dared to stop him from moving forward.

The guards of the amnesty changed their expressions drastically, and their legs trembled as they collapsed in places unseen. Once a warrior of extreme strength transcends the mortal world and reaches the "near-god" realm, ordinary people would be terrified even at the sight of him.

So he led the two girls and arrived at the front of the sacred tree without any obstacles.

Although it was enlarged during the transformation into a sea of ​​trees, the Divine Tree is not usually that big.

"..."

The girls were overwhelmed by the solemn atmosphere surrounding the sacred tree, their voices even becoming softer as they looked at the man who had brought them here, filled with confusion.

They said they wanted to negotiate with the divine tree, but what exactly would they talk about...? Besides, she's not a priestess, so how could she possibly communicate with the divine tree?

Is he planning to "beat the sacred tree until it agrees if it refuses to communicate with me"?

Just as the girls were worried about this, Jagi sat on the tree root, picked up a suitable-shaped stone from the ground, and put it to his ear.

"Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo~"

When it comes to arguing with God, some people have far more experience than him. Jacques held the stone-made microphone and spoke to the girl on the other end.

"Jianzi, come here for a moment."

(End of this chapter)