SFS Chapter 809 Every Step Behind
Chapter 809 Every Step Behind
"Something that shouldn't exist in the material world? Then how can it exist in the material world? I'm starting to not understand."
Paimon's little brain quickly went haywire after hearing Caterpillar's first words, and he began to read gibberish.
Caterpillar sighed, "I don't know how to explain it to you in detail, but you just need to know that there are four kinds of substances in this world: 'memory,' 'wish,' 'soul,' and 'personality.'"
Sora asked incredulously, "So, you've materialized these four concepts into physical entities in this world... I understand now, the spaces between memories and desires that we visit are where these things are stored!"
Katarina nodded. "Yes, and it's now quite clear that Jacob has taken the Memory Piece and the Wish Piece, and it's very likely that he's still collecting the remaining two pieces. I really can't think of any other use he would have for collecting these things besides forging the Holy Sword."
Kong said in a deep voice, "Although I still don't quite understand what the Holy Sword you mentioned can be used for, it seems that the more things are involved, the more serious the problem will become. Perhaps we really need to speed things up."
Xu Ning saw that Brother Kong was suddenly full of energy, and knew that this kid's sense of mission to save the world had been rekindled.
"Relax, empty. There won't be any problems. You know, we've already done the work of cutting off the fuel supply from under the pot. There's no way we can cook this pot of rice properly."
His steps faltered for a moment, then instantly became lighter again.
Thinking of what Brother Xu did in the Primordial Sea of the Embryo, unless Erinas could suddenly come back to life and perhaps pose a threat to Fontaine, nothing else can cause any trouble.
Perhaps in the end, all Jacob did was to benefit his elder brother.
Thinking about this, Kong suddenly felt inexplicably sorry for the "enemy" walking in front of him.
Although Katpira didn't know what Sora was thinking, she clearly felt an anxiety emanating from Sora, which then quickly disappeared.
He glanced at Xu Ning, who was calmly drinking his wine, seemingly not intending to explain the meaning of the phrase "drawing the firewood from under the cauldron" to him.
Moreover, Xu Ning was still drinking non-stop while running at this speed, without spilling a single drop, which was truly remarkable.
This is the third one.
As expected, it was another secret cave that passed through without any obstacles. "It seems that we have indeed been playing behind Jacob in every move."
Caterpillar seemed somewhat dejected.
However, since it was time for Paimon's favorite riddle game again, the little guy was carefree and in high spirits.
"This is the quadrant of souls, the temple of souls, the space between souls... Shouldn't this be where soul fragments are placed? Or perhaps it's someone's soul?"
Paimon's mind wandered without him realizing it.
Xu Ning walked over and glanced at the riddle in front of him.
"...To accompany you in eternal sleep...Born in a fleeting moment, often at odds with you, yet never apart...A priceless treasure of humanity..."
“I know, it’s a treasure of the world,” Paimon replied without hesitation, channeling the spirit of Lord Sangmahabai. “Mora! It must be a shiny, golden Mora!”
She touched her forehead and buried her head deeply.
Xu Ning looked at the little white-haired boy with amusement. "You actually hope that Mora will accompany you to your eternal rest? You should know that's the second most tragic event in one's life!"
Paimon asked curiously, "What is the number one tragedy?"
"The second most popular saying is 'The man died, but Mora hadn't finished spending it.' What do you think is the first one?"
Paimon clapped his hands and laughed, "I get it. It's because 'the person is still alive, but Mora is gone,' that's why they say they're never separated..."
Paimon felt confident this time that he had it in the bag, so he pulled a small Mora coin from his boot and flew over to stick it to the water screen.
No response.
"How could it be wrong!" Paimon stomped his foot angrily and shoved Mora back in.
The answer is love!
Caterpillar sighed. "I read similar verses a long time ago. Empty, you go ahead and place your hand on it, recalling loving memories. That should open it."
"It's me again?" Kong glanced at everyone, then did as Caterpillar had instructed.
The result was the same as before: nothing was gained.
Paimon said with some worry, "Is there only one place left? What if we still can't catch up with Jacob..."
Xu Ning smiled and reassured him, "...Then we can just steal a complete Holy Sword directly, without even having to bother forging it ourselves."
"It makes sense!"
The group used this as an excuse to boost their morale and headed towards their final goal.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the ruins, they were attacked by a water beast that looked like a seahorse.
Everyone was tense for three quadrants, but they didn't touch anything. Just as they relaxed, they were almost caught by this stinky seahorse.
They practically swarmed forward and gave the seahorse a sound beating.
Then everyone's spirits were lifted.
"This time it seems we've gotten ahead of him."
"Hurry up, hurry up, let's get the stuff first..."
Urged on by Paimon, the group efficiently cracked the portal and arrived at the final seal.
"This must be the riddle between personalities, let me see the riddle... never separated... born in an instant, often at odds, accompanying you in eternal sleep... the primordial drop..."
Paimon frowned, thinking hard, "The first drop... what drop, water, rain, or wine?"
Xu Ning shook his head slightly. "If it were rain or water, the first drop would have already dissolved into the water system of Teyvat and would be impossible to find. If it were wine, I can say with certainty that the first drop of wine in this world was drunk a very, very long time ago."
Is this a direct admission that he is Dionysus? Is the eldest brother no longer going to pretend?
"There is another explanation."
Katarina pondered for a moment and said, "There is a legend that the Pure Water Spirit was actually formed from the first tear left by the Water God."
"The first drop... you mean a tear? Oh dear, we should have brought An along, so she could have tried it..."
Before Paimon could even feel annoyed, Xu Ning shook the Dust Concealment Gourd in his hand.
"Don't panic, I have plenty of pure water spirits here too. Hey, you... cough cough... you there, could you give me a drop of that singing pure water spirit you summoned?"
Fu...? What is Fu in Big Brother's gourd?
Before Kong could even think, he saw a pure, flawless droplet of water seep from the mouth of the gourd in his elder brother's hand and slowly adhere to the water curtain.
The water curtain opened, revealing the items inside.