"..."
Maggie only wanted to try it out, she didn't expect it to actually work, but... was the time and reason for the end of the Scourge in history related to her?
A sense of unease crept into her mind. If this was a dream or merely a record of the past, it shouldn't affect the future. But if she had traveled directly to the past timeline, then it could influence the future.
However, her form of existence is very special; she can only be considered a semi-physical projection. In addition, there is no record of her in any version of the continental history. Therefore, Maggie cannot be sure whether her guess is true.
As for verifying it after waking up, that method won't work for Maggie now, because she will forget everything in her dream once she wakes up.
"Yes, that's what I said."
Maggie nodded, calmly agreeing on the surface.
"?!"
Upon hearing Maggie's affirmative answer, Tabor's pupils visibly dilated. He opened his mouth as if to ask something, but in the end, he said nothing, seemingly unsure of what to ask.
"You're so amazing! I never expected to have picked up such a big shot."
Roy clicked his tongue in amazement and floated directly in front of Maggie, carefully observing her from all sides, as if trying to find something special about her. But clearly, apart from her pretty face, Maggie had nothing special about her.
"So how did you know?"
He continued to ask with a curious expression.
"...I can't say."
Maggie is now unsure whether she will have an impact on the future, and she has become much more cautious in her speech, but she does not regret telling the God of Light, Nophiel, about the Lich Box.
If it affects the future and has any consequences, she is willing to bear them.
The impact of the undead scourge is too great. At this point in time, humanity is almost completely wiped out, with only a small group barely surviving. If she chooses not to speak, humanity might be extinct.
"Oh, okay then."
Roy seemed a little disappointed, but he was a polite and good boy, and since Maggie didn't say anything, he didn't press the matter further.
The atmosphere returned to calm, and Maggie didn't say anything more, just listened quietly to their conversation about the struggle for the divine throne.
Her gaze remained fixed on Roy the entire time, as she stayed by the campfire, feeling the warmth emanating from it.
Maggie wondered if she could find a way to prevent Roy's death, since Roy was alive and well and had not experienced death and shattering.
That way, Roy wouldn't have become the ignorant and clueless lower-level elf beside her now.
While Maggie was still in a daze, Roy returned to her side at some point and sat down next to her, his eyes still as innocent as before.
"Did you know me before? Why are you looking at me with such familiar eyes? But I've never seen you before, and I don't remember you."
Roy's tone, tinged with doubt, brought Maggie back to her senses.
"Of course I know you, you're so amazing."
Maggie smiled. Roy was an elemental spirit recorded in the continent's history for his merit in helping to save the human race. Even if Roy was not her elemental spirit now, she should still know him.
Although... for some reason, the general history of the continent only records that the Sage of Tabor once possessed a very powerful elemental spirit, but there is very little specific information about Roy.
"You're lying."
Roy suddenly became depressed, and his tone became listless.
Maggie was taken aback and looked at the oversized Roy beside her. He was now almost the same size as her, no longer a tiny creature. As a high-ranking elf, he had considerable combat abilities and should be revered by thousands. Why was he suddenly so sad?
"Why would I lie to you?"
Maggie really wanted to reach out and pat Roy's head as usual, but considering that they weren't familiar with each other yet, she had to suppress her urge to reach out.
"You really didn't know? Actually, neither humans nor elemental spirits like me. Luckily, Tabor was willing to form a contract with me."
Roy tilted his head and met Maggie's eyes. He looked as cute as ever, but what he said made Maggie feel inexplicably sad.
"Why?"
Maggie heard herself ask.
"Of course, it's because of this."
Roy pointed to his forehead, where the flame pattern was very conspicuous, and the faint aura of a demon from hell became more obvious.
For some reason, Maggie understood what Roy was trying to say.
"You... are being treated as an ominous presence, aren't you?"
Maggie's tone was complicated.
As luck would have it, she knew that Roy was the child of the succubus Philomona, so it was perfectly normal for Roy to possess a demonic aura.
However, for humans and elemental spirits, it seems quite normal that a light elemental spirit with a demonic aura would be regarded as an outcast, rejected, and ostracized.
"You only just realized that now? But... now that you know, aren't you afraid or disgusted with me?"
Roy was somewhat surprised by Maggie's attitude. He thought he would receive the same look as before after he finished speaking, but he actually saw heartache in Maggie's eyes.
"Of course not."
Maggie shook her head and remained silent.
She was heartbroken. To her, Luo Yi was sincere and lovely, like an angel. How could she have been forced to develop such a sensitive personality? Sadness spread through her chest.
"That's great! I've gained another good friend."
Roy cheered, his joy bubbling up with happiness. Many small orbs of light floated around him, showing just how good he was. Even the four rings of light magic joined in the celebration.
"Yes, I'm your good friend."
Both now and in the future.
Maggie added silently in her mind.
"What are you talking about? Maybe we should get going."
Taber chimed in with a cheerful tone.
He watched as Maggie and Roy chatted so well, and originally didn't intend to disturb them. After all, Roy rarely got along with anyone, or rather, very few people weren't afraid of Roy.
In his opinion, Roy was clearly a very nice kid.
Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes. The final war of the gods is about to begin, and as a supporter of Nophiel, he needs to go to the sacred mountain for the final battle, which is also the last step to ascend to godhood.
The enthronement ceremony needed to be completed on the sacred mountain, so there wasn't much time available, forcing them to interrupt their conversation.
"Then let's go."
Maggie stood up, dusted herself off, and pretended to be relaxed.
Actually, she was afraid that if she talked to Luo Yi for too long, she wouldn't be able to hold back her tears.
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