Original God's Dark Priest

Chapter 912 Like Her

Time passed by, and the Olympic Arena was bustling with activity all day long.

On this day, people from other countries kept coming to help, and Saffir arranged suitable positions for them and sent them to various parts of Nata.

After many days, Fu Jin, whom we hadn't seen for a long time, also arrived with Ling Yuan.

Seeing the two of them, Saffir was a little surprised: "You two actually came. I thought that certain homebody was still planning to stay in her little water cup and never see anyone again."

A gentle smile spread across Fu Jin's face: "I have to do something. Although I don't really like going out, I still think I should take action this time."

"Yeah, with you here, I feel less stressed." Saffir stretched after finishing his work.

How many wounded did she treat today? Countless. Fortunately, she gained something. Her superb medical skills won the approval of the Nata people. Even Kui Ke, who was extremely confident in herself, was completely convinced of Safiel's abilities and was willing to assist her.

However, by this time, Aoi had already returned to the Flower Feather Society to retrieve some items, so Safiel lost another good assistant.

Now that Fu Jin has arrived, she knows that Fu Jin also possesses healing abilities. With Fu Jin's help, her stress will be greatly reduced.

Ling Yuan transformed into a voluptuous, tall girl with a cool, aloof expression, scrutinizing everyone around her.

"Why are you so nervous? There are no enemies here." Saffir chuckled when he saw her like this.

Ling Yuan pursed his lips: "I'm just here to ensure this guy's safety, it has nothing to do with the people around here."

Saffir raised an eyebrow. Fu Jin needs Ling Yuan to ensure her safety? Has she forgotten who was the one Fu Jin hung up and beat up back then?

Fu Jin covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She skillfully took over the care of an injured person, began bandaging him, and used the power of water elements to heal him.

The wounded soldier's tense face immediately relaxed, showing that Fu Jin's healing was very effective.

As night fell, after dinner, Saffir waited for the arrival of Cetalli and Shinonin.

“Let’s go somewhere together,” Sitrali said, looking at Saffir and extending an invitation.

Saffir was puzzled, but she did not refuse. She stood up and said to Fu Jin, "I'll leave this place to you for now. I'll be right back."

"Go ahead and do what you need to do. Don't worry, I'm here." Fu Jin nodded.

Looking at the ethereal, otherworldly-like young woman, Xinoning asked with a questioning gaze, "And who is this?"

“My familiar, Floating Brocade, one of the Liyue Immortals, the Floating Light Koi, is not only skilled in healing, but also brings us good luck,” Sapphire introduced with a light laugh.

Xinoning became even more interested: "Koi? Liyue is truly a magical country. My name is Xinoning, nice to meet you."

“It’s a pleasure to meet you too. Nata is just as impressive. This Miss Xinoning reminds me of an elegant cheetah.” Fu Jin looked at Xinoning, her gaze lingering on the other’s tail, as if she wanted to reach out and touch it.

Saffir said, "The Nata people always have some animal characteristics, but you get used to it after getting to know them more."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Saffir followed Shinonin and Sitrali away from the Holy Fire Arena and headed towards the cave where the Night God had appeared.

After the group of fools bowed to Saffir, they entered the cave. Sitrali looked at the spacious and brightly lit cave before her, feeling a strange sense of wonder: "It was here that you heard the voice of the Night Goddess? It seems she has truly been awakened..."

Hopefully we're not too late, and she hasn't fallen asleep yet.

"Don't worry, I'm still here. For a life that's so weak, falling asleep is also a very energy-consuming thing." The voice of the Night God rang out, answering Sitrus's question and proving his existence.

Xinoning spoke up: "I'm so sorry to disturb your rest. Earlier when we were here, there was something that was inconvenient to say openly. We need to create a new ancient name for that traveler."

However, because she was not a Nata, there were no records of her in the Kingdom of Night, thus bringing the creation to a standstill.

Yagami understood: "I see. It seems that Mavica truly considers her a very important person. In the eyes of the three of you, is this traveler also special? Worthy of such consideration?"

"Worth it?" Saffir frowned slightly. "What price will be paid for this?"

Hino Ning and Sitella fell silent together.

Saffir sensed something was off. She looked at the two silent men and asked in a stern tone, "What's going on?"

"Don't be impatient. They brought you here to tell you everything," Night God explained for them. "Forging an ancient name is not as simple as forging a weapon. An ancient name means inheritance, and the weight it contains cannot be borne by simple materials."

It could be said that the birth of each ancient name almost always meant the death of a craftsman, so Miss Xinoning came prepared for this.

Saffir was taken aback by what she heard. When she saw Xinoning look away, she knew that what Ye Shen said was true. She couldn't help but smile bitterly: "If we keep it from her like this, she will find out later. Then she will feel guilty."

“If we don’t hide it, she won’t accept it. You…” Xinoning knew she couldn’t hide it from Saffir, which was why she consulted with Citrali. Citrali’s suggestion was to bring Saffir here and hear Night God’s opinion.

Saffir shook his head: "If anyone else did this, I would think it was a ruse to trick me into giving up my Light of Resurrection."

But I believe you wouldn't think that way either, after all, you're doing this to create an ancient name for Ying. Ying isn't a Nata, so the price she'll pay will likely be much heavier. It's not just Shinonon; perhaps, you, Sitrali, will also die.

"And I can only resurrect one person."

“I never wanted you to resurrect us. I just hope that after you hear our thoughts, you won’t stop us.” Citrali grabbed Saffir’s hand. “The current situation doesn’t allow us to hesitate. Each of us must squeeze out every last bit of value from ourselves to gain even the slightest chance of victory.”

So, Su Jin… no, Safiel, this is a decision we've made after careful consideration. After assisting Mavica in completing her plan, we will create ancient names for Ying and for you. Please carry on our journey to save Nata, with our will and hope, okay?

"..." Saffir lowered his eyes and remained silent.

Night God let out a sigh.

Finally, Saffir gently raised his hand, freeing himself from Cetalari's grasp, and said, "Your country, you must save it yourselves."

“This…” Xinoning and Xitella were both stunned, and then fell silent. They had expected this outcome.

But then Saffir added, “Don’t place any hope on others; you must strive forward on your own. The dead only need to breathe their last, but the living must continue to suffer. I understand your suppressed despair and indomitable ideals, and I also acknowledge your willingness to give everything for Nata.”

But life is never fragile in my eyes. I don't believe in fate, nor do I believe in any predetermined death. I have changed the lives of many people, and you will be no exception.

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving only one sentence: "Do what you're supposed to do, and leave the rest to me."

Saffir is gone.

Sitella and Xinoning looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a long while, the Night God sighed softly, "She's changed. She's become soft-hearted."

"What was she like before?" Xinoning knew about the entanglement between Night God and Saffir, and she wanted to know what Night God meant by these words.

After pondering for a long time, the Night God said, "I haven't seen her many times. At that time, she was high above, with golden eyes and pure white wings, untouched by the world. Yet, she was equally unmoved by anyone or anything."

Like a sharp knife, like a drawn sword, but unlike a person, of course, she is not human either.

But her golden eyes were always shrouded in gloom and mist; I couldn't see her heart. She gave all the little tenderness she had left to a child named Xuanji.

"And then?" Seth Lari pressed.

The Night God chuckled: "Later, Xuanji died, the God Realm was shattered, the God Realm order that had been maintained for millions of years collapsed in an instant, many people died, and one star field after another suffered calamity. The wrath of the gods burned half the universe, from the territory of the gods to the end of hell."

She disappeared, taking her pain and despair with her, leaving nothing behind. I am a survivor, but also a victim. I thought that someone as heartless as her would never do anything for one or two lives.

But today I understand that I was wrong. It wasn't that she was unwilling, but that some people weren't worth it. If order itself is a mistake, then its collapse is a good thing, even if it comes at the cost of hundreds of millions of lives.

This world is terrible; it could be destroyed at any moment. But this world is also beautiful because it has nurtured people like you who deserve our help.

You, and not just you, many people in this world changed her, and I believe that Ying's role in this is irreplaceable.

After saying that, Yagami let out a long sigh: "Let's not talk about her anymore. Let's talk about the Travelers. Please speak freely. There is no one else here. You are all my children, Nata's children, and your will is equally important."

Only by understanding your thoughts can I comprehend what I truly need to do.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Xinoning focused his attention and recalled what Ying had done since arriving in Nata: "I acknowledge her special qualities. In order to save Kazina, she was willing to venture deep into the Kingdom of the Night God, disregarding her own safety. Even now, she is still working tirelessly to prevent the impending abyss disaster. She is Nata's benefactor."

In return, Nata did not repay her kindness; without this ancient name, even her life would not have been guaranteed.

"So, you're willing to trade your life for this guarantee?" Even though Yagami already knew the price, he still confirmed it again.

Xinoning nodded vigorously: "Yes."

Yagami then asked, "And you? The girl of the Lord of Smoke and Mystery? Do you think so too?"

Sitella nodded in agreement: "From the beginning, I knew that forging an ancient name would require the life of the forger, but neither the traveler nor Saffir are Nata people, so forging this ancient name will only be more difficult."

I had already guessed that this time, the forging of the ancient name would likely cost not only the life of the forger, but also my life as an assistant.

But I don't find it unacceptable because I clearly recognize that I'm doing the right thing.

"Silly child..." Yagami couldn't help but shake his head.

She hadn't heard anyone say that about her in a long time, and she was a little unaccustomed to it. She laughed and said, "Yeah, how silly. Just like Orloren. I was angry this morning that he didn't cherish his own life, but tonight I'm thinking about sacrificing myself."

"Love is giving, love is always feeling indebted. You are all very kind children, which is why you suffer for the sacrifices of others, yet remain indifferent to your own deaths. This is one of the reasons why Nata has existed to this day, it is Nata's soul." Night God spoke, his tone as gentle as a breeze, "Regarding the creation of the ancient name."

To be precise, the essence of this event is a creative process, bringing together various concepts scattered throughout the Kingdom of Night into an epic about heroes.

However, it will take time for this concept to be integrated into the Kingdom of Night Gods. The life of the forger is like the outer skin of a seed, protecting it during this process.

Until the new concept is fully integrated, the seed sprouts and the seed coat completes its mission and gradually disappears.

This is no easy task, especially creating an ancient name for outsiders, but the fact that you came to me shows that you didn't hesitate.

“Because it’s worth it.” Xinoning’s gaze was resolute. “Besides, we don’t know how long we can stop the abyss, or how much we’ll have to pay to overcome this catastrophe…”

Compared to all of this…

She and Sitale stepped forward together: "If our lives can bring about the future of thousands, then it is a trivial sacrifice."

“Even if I stand at the end of my life and look back at this moment, I think I will not regret it, because this is our mission,” Xinoning said solemnly, “and it is also the meaning of my ancient name: Baleka (blessing).

Sitella then spoke up: "If I could exchange my life for an immortal memory, then the name of Ukunboku (memory) would also shine eternally."

Having confirmed their thoughts, Yagami understood what she had to do. She said, "I understand. Even if it's just a tiny possibility, you want to seize it because it might be the last piece of the puzzle for success."

After saying that, she asked Sitrali, "Besides this, Sitrali, you must have something else to say, right? You seem so uneasy because you saw something you shouldn't have seen, right?"

“I didn’t expect you to know this too.” Seth Lari nodded.

Hino Ning asked in confusion: "Something I shouldn't see?"

Sitella nodded: "Mavika's plan is taking too long and has too many uncertainties, so I've been a little uneasy."

The enigma of the fire god is said to possess a ritual that allows one to see metaphors about the future, although using this ability to see the fire god has always been taboo…

"You still did it?" Xinoning frowned. "Then... what did you see?"

Sitrali tilted her head slightly, looked directly into Shinonin's eyes, and slowly uttered two words: "Death."

"What?" Xinoning was taken aback, somewhat incredulous.

Saffir, hidden in the shadows, clenched her fists; this was something she hadn't expected either.

Sure enough, every single one of Nata's group had an extremely strong tendency toward self-destruction.

How annoying, just like her.