Chapter 23 Eve Yggdrasil (Vote for Recommendation!)
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"No way! Did I hear that right? A hidden mission triggered?"
"Does this game really have hidden plots?"
"Demacia, is it finally your time to shine?"
"What mission is it? What mission is it?"
The players' chatter rose and fell.
Standing on the shoulder of the Oak Guardian, looking down at the tiny players, Demacia and his group felt elated,
"That's right, I'm just this lucky!"
"Hahaha! No time to chat, we're off to the temple to see the Goddess!"
"We'll fill you in when we get back! Hahaha!"
Their voices were filled with pride.
"Going to see the Goddess?"
"No way!"
"Is it Goddess Eve?!"
"Ahhh! Why didn't I trigger the plot? So jealous!"
"What's the mission, exactly? It involves the Goddess directly?"
"Could it be the main storyline?"
"The reward must be substantial..."
"This is way too envy-worthy!"
The players' voices were filled with jealousy and envy.
Berserker ignored the others and quietly walked toward the Natural Temple in the central square.
As he proceeded, players excitedly and curiously followed behind, like a trailing army.
"Hurry! Let's see what this is all about!"
"The Oak Guardian is so cool!"
"Quick, screenshot! Screenshot!"
"What's the mission? Give us a hint..."
"Slow down! Slow down! I want to get up there too! I want up too!"
Some overly excited players even tried climbing up Berserker's leg...
"Hmph!"
With a deep grunt, Berserker cast a cold glance at the player attempting to climb.
A powerful pressure swept over, making the player shiver and fall to the ground.
Suddenly, silence fell among the players.
Seconds later, the crowd erupted again!
"Whoa! Such strong pressure!"
"That's terrifying… how strong is this Oak Guardian?"
"Definitely stronger than bronze, maybe it's the silver mentioned in the guides?"
"Too scary!"
"That glance nearly killed me."
The players broke out in a cold sweat and calmed down significantly. No one dared to offend the Oak Guardian again.
Soon, the Oak Guardian carrying Demacia and the others arrived at the Natural Temple.
At this moment, Saintess Alice, who had long received Eve's oracle, was waiting there.
Berserker knelt on one knee again, allowing Demacia and the others to jump down onto the branches.
After the players dismounted, Berserker stood up again, chanting melodious incantations, his form shrinking gradually...
In no time, he was reduced to only four meters tall.
Looking at the calm and reliable Oak Guardian, Alice smiled sweetly,
"Praise Mother Nature! Welcome back, Lord Berserker."
She drew a tree-shaped symbol on her chest.
"Praise Mother Nature, Your Highness Holy Daughter."
Berserker did the same.
Alice nodded and then turned to bow to the players, her smile fading slightly upon seeing Demacia.
With a slight sigh, she said,
"Come with me, the ceremony is ready."
Then she turned and walked into the temple.
Demacia chuckled awkwardly, exchanged glances with his teammates, and followed one behind the other.
Before entering, he paused a bit, thought for a moment, and then turned on the system's recording function.
Berserker walked last, pausing slightly at the entrance. He addressed the players gathering behind him,
"No unauthorized personnel allowed inside."
His voice was deep and commanding.
With that said, he entered and shut the temple door.
"No way! Is it this mysterious?"
"I really want to see!"
"Look through the window! Look through the window! The window's not shut!"
Suddenly, a large group of players gathered, peering through windows or cracks in the door...
Inside the Natural Temple.
Demacia and his team looked around curiously.
Though this temple was also player-built, they hadn't participated and it was their first time inside.
Having just finished construction, the temple was still sparse, with only a small altar and a sacred statue of the Goddess.
The altar was intricately inscribed with arrays, emitting faint waves of Divine Arts, soothing to the soul.
*Even the overexcited Demacia group gradually calmed down.*
Alice and Berserker knelt devoutly in front of the statue, drawing a tree symbol on their chests while piously reciting,
"Praise Mother Nature, Praise the Goddess of Life, Praise the Great Elf Ruler—Eve Yggdrasil!"
After speaking, they turned their heads to look at the four players.
Demacia and the others hesitated for a moment before realizing. They knelt with one knee and mimicked the indigenous believers' gestures while shouting,
"Praise Mother Nature, Praise the Goddess of Life, Praise the Great Elf Ruler—Eve Yggdrasil!"
As soon as they finished, a golden light erupted from the statue on the altar, enveloping them...
Demacia felt a mysterious force tugging at his consciousness, the view turned completely blank, and control over his body was instantly stripped away.
*Could it be... a cutscene?*
Demacia was shaken inside.
Accompanied by an indescribable weightlessness, Demacia gradually regained control over himself.
The view slowly returned.
As Demacia opened his eyes and took in his surroundings, his mouth fell open in awe.
He found himself in an incredibly majestic temple, with vast space and giant stone pillars intricately carved with beautiful patterns on both sides.
This temple seemed to be located among the stars. Through its sides, the deep and magnificent galaxy could be seen, so mysterious and brilliant.
Faint sounds of prayers and chants came from the void, sacred and mysterious, soothing the soul and inducing immense reverence and awe.
At the front of the temple stood a high platform, inscribed with ancient and elegant script and adorned with magnificent reliefs. The reliefs faintly depicted nature, life, and elves...
Upon the platform was a magnificent throne composed of gold, vines, flowers, and branches.
A mesmerizing figure emanating holy radiance sat imposingly on it.
Ancient deity—Eve Yggdrasil.
She wore a white divine dress adorned with floral patterns, a delicate and luxurious flower crown upon her head. Her silver hair spilled down to her waist, and her mysterious purple eyes sparkled with the brilliance of Divine Power, her flawless and exquisite face seemingly a dream...
The Holy Light accompanied her like the most devoted servant.
Sitting there, she propped her chin with one hand and rhythmically tapped the armrest of the throne with the other, a smile playing at her lips, both kind and imposing.
She gazed at them, her deep starlit eyes radiating splendor like they had embraced the entire galaxy,
"Chosen Ones, we meet again."
Ethereal and holy.
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