Chapter 1022: Eiji: Morgan, I'm Not Human Anymore!
"Sorry, I have another question."
Mash sheepishly raised her hand.
"I've been wondering about this since earlier—Miss Morgan said that this Fairy Kingdom Britain was initially very small, right? Why was it so small that it even required the corpses of dead fairies to fill in and expand it?"
The Britain of Proper Human History never needed expansion at all; that island was naturally formed as it is.
But this Britain of the Lostbelt, though its terrain appears identical to Proper Human History in every direction, was actually expanded over more than ten thousand years.
This is very strange.
If Britain needed expansion, then why didn't the Britain of Proper Human History expand?
Moreover, more crucially—
Where did the original Britain of this Lostbelt go?
"That probably dates back 12,000 years."
Morgan frowned, looking as if she was racking her brains.
12,000 years ago?
Mash was taken aback.
Wasn't that 14,000 years relative to the present?
The same divergence point as the Olympus Lostbelt and humanity?
The Olympus Lostbelt came into existence because when the planetary enemy, the White Giant, attacked, the great god Zeus forced the machine gods to merge with him, successfully defeating the White Giant, after which the Greek gods came to dominate the earth.
Could this Britain Lostbelt also originate from the same time point?
"I don't know much about what happened over ten thousand years ago either. After all, I was only born a little over three thousand years ago. Even the most knowledgeable Rain Clan is vague about the era before the Spring War... However, there is a ballad that records the genesis of Britain!"
Morgan suddenly thought of something.
She sang the ballad in a nearly melodic tone.
"When the six fairies emerged, they found everything from the past was gone."
"Everything had turned into a sea of nothingness."
"Just as the fairies couldn't return, a giant Horned God emerged from the seabed."
"On the Horned God's shoulders stood the animals of old. The Horned God, the animals, and the fairies became friends."
"Since it was a god, the fairies offered their wishes."
"They missed the land of old immensely."
"And so, the god fell into slumber."
"The fairies worshipped the god, carefully using what remained, and Britain was born."
"May the six fairies find salvation."
Her singing voice was melodious and graceful, her tone gentle and intoxicating.
The melody of the ballad was somewhat peculiar, but Morgan sang it beautifully.
Habetrot couldn't help but close her eyes to enjoy it, and Ector unconsciously tapped his foot along.
"Though it's called a ballad, it's actually written quite obscurely. Many parts are vague, making it completely unclear what exactly happened twelve thousand years ago."
After finishing the song, Morgan herself became displeased.
As someone dedicated to achieving perfect peace, she must want to uncover all of Britain's secrets to ensure true peace arrives.
Unsolvable mysteries are, to her, a kind of unknown obstacle.
Eiji seemed to have some realization in his heart.
"You don't need to worry about it either. It's just something like a fairy tale, no need to dwell on such matters. Let's hurry and eat, then get some rest. I'm going to check around the barrier!"
Cernunnos seemed somewhat disheartened.
She didn't offer any further explanations to the two of them and instead stood up and left the campsite.
She didn't go far, probably wanting some time alone to collect her thoughts.
"Miss Habetrot, how about we write a diary?"
"A diary?"
"That's right! Since Miss Habetrot can remember how to speak and recall Lady Cernunnos's name, you must also remember how to write a diary. Actually, I'm someone who enjoys keeping a diary too. I can teach you the essentials of diary writing!"
"Really, Mash?"
Habetrot sprang up excitedly, overjoyed.
"If I write a diary, I won't forget important things, right? I need to remember to make the most wonderful dress for Cernunnos... Ah, and a wedding gown too!"
"Oh, and Mash is also my important bride, though she can only come after Cernunnos!"
"Yes, I'm honored!"
The two girls (?) huddled together, chattering away for a long time.
"So that's why Habetrot writes a diary..."
Eiji, witnessing this scene, suddenly understood everything.
Mash was taken aback for a moment and couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah!"
So Miss Habetrot's habit actually originated from her?
...
The third day since arriving in this era.
After several more hours of swift travel, the party of five reached the enormous, empty cavern without any incidents.
This massive cave, several kilometers in diameter, was as deep as a bottomless pit.
The thick black ash emanating from within was almost like that from a crematorium. Just looking at it made one's nerves twist together, feeling utterly uncomfortable!
"Are you all ready?"
Cernunnos looked seriously at the other four.
"Once we enter, we might not have the leisure to maintain our weapons or anything like that!"
Ector, Habetrot, and Mash had nothing to say.
They were already at their peak condition.
"Cernunnos, I need to make some preparations."
But at that moment, Eiji suddenly spoke up.
"Can you come with me to the side? I need your help!"
Cernunnos looked at him, puzzled.
But since the great cavern was right before them, Cernunnos wasn't in such a hurry anymore, so she readily agreed.
After instructing Mash and the others, "No matter what, don't come over," Eiji led Cernunnos away under Ector's suggestive gaze, heading deep into the plains.
They didn't stop until they had traveled three kilometers away, coming to a halt in a dense forest.
Cernunnos glanced around at the forest, where not a single soul was in sight and which was perfect for hiding, and suddenly her cheeks flushed slightly.
"Wh-what do you need me to do?"
Surely he didn't want to do something strange with her at a time like this?
It was hard to say!
2400 years might have changed her a lot.
It wouldn't be all that surprising if her future husband, seeing his young wife, became restless with desire!
"Cernunnos, in a moment, I'm going to do something that you might find hard to accept."
Eiji took a deep breath, wearing a resolute expression.
"Wh-what is it?"
Cernunnos felt the smile on her face beginning to falter.
Was this guy really planning to do something?
"Cernunnos."
Eiji looked at her with intense seriousness.
At the same time, he reached his hand forward.
"Wait! I think this is moving a bit too fast!"
Suzu immediately jumped in fright, quickly backing away as she stared at him with a tense expression.
"What are you talking about?"
Eiji looked at her with complete bewilderment.
Before him, a jade bucket had appeared at some unknown moment.
"Eh? Ah, no, it's nothing, hehe..."
Only then did Suzu realize.
He had reached out to open his imaginary pocket and take something out!
The girl instantly felt extremely embarrassed, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
She quickly changed the subject.
"What was that 'unacceptable thing' you mentioned?"
"Well, about that—"
Eiji opened the lid of the jade bucket.
A pungent smell of blood immediately assaulted their nostrils—it was filled to the brim with blood!
"Suzu, I'm going to stop being human!"