Fulilian: The Little Master Who Doesn't Understand Love

Chapter 319 I Want to Stay Here
Olivia's words struck Vlamé like a thunderclap, overturning her understanding of that mythical era.

"Why did the teacher conceal this part of history?" she quickly pressed. "Is it because she didn't want to bear too much glory?"

In her view, Professor Lord was omnipotent and possessed many titles.

The first great sage of mankind, the oldest magician, the author of the first spellbook, the close friend of the Holy King Norn, and the god-slayer.
Even if he were to gain another title as the one who slew the Demon King, it wouldn't amount to much.

In response to her question, Olivia spoke slowly in a cool voice, recounting that cruel, unknown secret.

"The first Demon King's real name was not Asmodeus as recorded in history books, but Eric."

Although Olivia didn't spend much time with Lord and his group, Eric still left a certain impression on her.

She never imagined that the other party would eventually become a being corrupted by divine power.

"Eric?" Vlame felt the name sounded familiar. She quickly searched her memory, then her eyes widened suddenly. "Could it be that Eric? The one from the legendary hero team who shared the same hometown as King Norn and later followed Master Lord to save the world?"

Whether it's Eric or Olivia, their names and histories have long been lost to the passage of time.

Fortunately, it did not disappear completely.

Traces of the other party can still be found in many ancient books, and Vlamé discovered them while searching for these ancient books.

“Yes, it’s him.” Olivia confirmed Vlame’s guess. “Eric, Norn’s best friend, and a companion with whom we all once adventured.”

Olivia included herself in the team, though she wasn't sure if she was qualified, but she couldn't forget the days she spent adventuring with everyone.

Let's just consider it a little bit of her whims.

Olivia continued speaking, and Vlamé held his breath as she recounted that history.

"In that battle to kill the false god, Eric was corrupted by the god's power and suffered the most insane divine curse before his death, without any of us noticing."

Olivia closed her eyes; as the most perceptive member of the team to these powers, she hadn't noticed it at all.

After all, everyone in the team was focused on Lord, who was being swallowed by the Black Tide, and naturally had no time to pay attention to others. Moreover, Eric did not show any abnormality at the time.

"That corrupting divine power gradually eroded his soul and twisted his will. In the end, everything about him was completely corrupted, whether it was his beliefs or his power, which were twisted into darkness that brought disaster. He became the first Demon King."

Even though he hadn't experienced it firsthand, Vlamé still felt a suffocating sadness.

"He was plunged into endless pain and madness. In order to end his suffering and to prevent him from causing even greater disaster, Lord Lord made that decision. Using the power of faith accumulated in this divine kingdom, he destroyed everything and freed Eric."

The truth, like a heavy tide, overwhelmed Vlamé.

She finally understood why her teacher had never mentioned this to her and why she had personally covered up this history.

Indeed, Professor Lord would certainly not be willing to accept honors earned at the cost of his former comrades' sacrifices.

Looking at the Skywing Clan elder who had witnessed all of this, a complex emotion welled up in her heart: "Lady Olivia...why have I never heard Teacher Lord mention you? Even Ella, Teacher Celia's disciple, who has been by Teacher Celia's side for hundreds of years, seems to have never seen you?" Sister Ella certainly didn't recognize Olivia in front of her, because Vlame had discussed with her the great feats of the two teachers a thousand years ago.

At the time, Ella made no mention of Olivia.

"Lord Lord has not mentioned me, and he has his reasons." Her answer was concise, seemingly not intending to elaborate on the reasons. "As for why you have never seen me... that's because I have already sworn an oath never to step out of this heavenly kingdom again!"

"A vow?" Vlame was startled.

What kind of oath could make a powerful Skywing Clan member willingly exile himself to stay in this desolate Sky City for a thousand years?

Looking at Olivia's resolute expression, she knew there must be a hidden story behind it, but the other party might not tell her.

So she swallowed back the question that was on the tip of her tongue.

The atmosphere became silent.

Olivia seemed to think the conversation should end there, and she flapped her wings, preparing to get up.

However, Vlame spoke up at this moment, asking a seemingly unrelated question: "Your Excellency Olivia, I... I have a friend. She... she made a mistake in a moment of confusion, out of some selfish motive, and revealed something very important, causing irreparable consequences. She is now confused and doesn't know whether she should tell the elders who have always taught her everything... Do you think she should tell them?"

Olivia glanced at Vlamé with some surprise.

As a member of the Skywing Clan who had lived in seclusion for thousands of years, she naturally didn't know who the friend Vlame was referring to was, but that didn't stop her from giving her own answer.

"Since it's painful, you should speak out. It's wrong to bury everything in your heart and bear it alone. If the trust between two people is broken because of concealment, it will be difficult to repair."

Vlamé paused for a moment, then nodded heavily, as if he had made up his mind: "I understand... Thank you, Your Excellency Olivia. I think I know what to do."

She decided that after leaving this place, she would go to Professor Lord and tell him everything that had happened because of her selfishness.

Vlame's gaze returned to the magnificent hall. She could clearly sense that it had been enchanted with an extremely powerful solidification magic, which allowed it to retain its original appearance without any damage during the spatial teleportation.

She looked at Olivia and asked softly, "I have one last request, Your Excellency Olivia. If... if one day I want to come back here, is that alright? I mean, can I stay here forever?"

“Why? This isn’t a good place for a short-lived human being,” Olivia said frankly.

“Because it’s very quiet here, one day I will cast a solidification spell on myself and then sleep here forever. This may be the best way to achieve eternal existence without leaving the world where Professor Lord is.”

Her words revealed an almost obsessive desire to be by Lord's side in some way.

Olivia listened quietly and remained silent for a long time.

"If your mind is made up... then you may come at that time."

She didn't offer any enthusiastic promises, but this brief permission was enough for Vlamé.

(End of this chapter)