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Chapter 1974: Lost Time
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    1979. Sweet Dreams


    Someplace else, Sunny slowly opened his eyes.

    Pure sunshine was pouring through the tall arched windows, and the air was suffused with warmth. The sweltering heat of Godgrave was dispelled by a pleasant breeze.

    The storm was long over, and the world was at peace.

    His body felt refreshed and revitalized despite having been enveloped by a blissful fatigue not too long ago, and his mind was at ease. He had slept well... better than he had ever slept in his life.

    Waking up in Neph's bed for the second time in a row felt quite amazing.

    Of course, this time, he had not just fallen asleep atop the covers.

    Feeling a tantalizing, warm softness pressing against his chest, Sunny raised his head and rested it on a hand, looking down.

    Nephis was sleeping peacefully by his side, in his embrace. Her long, beautiful silver hair was scattered across the pillow, glistening in the sunlight. Her face was smooth and enchanting, more vulnerable than it had ever seemed before. Below it, her slender neck led to a round, alabaster shoulder... and beyond that, the alluring sight of her delicate clavicle was revealed, making his heart race.

    To Sunny's chagrin, the rest was covered by a pristine white sheet.

    Still, there was probably no sight more lovely in the entire world.

    He remained motionless for a while, delighting in the breathtaking scene and listening to the subtle sound of Neph's tranquil breathing.

    His mind was a little empty.

    This moment, this feeling, this... closeness. He had been wanting it so desperately, and for long.

    Being here, with her, was almost too meaningful to fathom.

    And he did not really want to fathom it, either or anything, for that matter. He was in too good of a mood to spoil it with excessive thinking, and wished to simply enjoy the blissful beauty of the moment.

    He wished that it would never end.

    How fitting it was, for him to attain what he wanted so deeply in the tower of the Demon of Desire...

    With a quiet sigh, Sunny lowered his head back to the pillow and closed his eyes, enveloped in Neph's smell and basking in the sensation of her warmth.

    Perhaps... it was alright to sleep for a bit more.

    He had almost drifted back into the gentle embrace of sleep when a tentative voice suddenly resounded in his mind:

    [Uh... Sunny?]

    Sunny opened one eye, startled a little and dissatisfied by the sudden interruption.

    [What?]

    Cassie remained silent for a few moments, then asked in calm tone:

    [Are you guys coming down any time soon? Because, you know... you've been locked up there for a couple of days, already. And Nephis is technically in charge of this entire camp. There are some decisions I can't make alone.]

    Cassie spoke in a composed, nonchalant tone... but that only made Sunny feel more embarrassed about what she had said.

    For a split second.

    Then, a satisfied smile crept up on his face.

    'Why yes, we have...!

    Sunny answered without opening his eyes, still lost in the softness, warmth, and sunlight.

    [Sorry. Nephis is... a bit tired. We should probably let her rest for a while longer, but I'll be there shortly and lend a hand.]

    With that, he decisively relaxed his mind, intending to sleep.

    At the same moment, his shadow glided across the floor and slid out of the chamber.

    Assuming a human form on the stairs, Sunny stretched his arms above his head, sighed sweetly, and walked down with a spring in his step.

    Cassie was not too far away, buried under a pile of reports in her office. Walking in, Sunny picked one of them up and briefly studied the contents.

    'Huh.

    On a usual day, his mood would have been dampened, but today, Sunny simply put the report down.

    "So soon?"

    Cassie nodded.

    "The royal legions of the Song Army are already on the move. The Seventh Legion will be departing for the battlefield in a few hours, most likely.”

    She hesitated for a few moments, and then added:

    "This time, Seishan and Beastmaster will be joining the fray, as well. Revel has not been seen on the surface since the battle for the Vanishing Lake, though... it is highly likely that she is leading an expedition to the Spine Ocean, already."

    Sunny looked away, the darkness in his eyes growing a little bit deeper, and a little bit colder.

    "What about the Sovereigns themselves?"

    Cassie shook her head.

    "It seems that they are not going to take direct action against each other until both of the remaining Citadels are conquered. For now, they will be serving as a deterrent for each other... although I am not sure if Ki Song can even be contained. Her power is an insidious one, after all."

    Sunny nodded slowly.

    "So... it is an all-out war."

    Cassie leaned back in her seat and sighed.

    "...Yes. We have received orders to set out west a few hours ago. Nephis, the Fire Keepers, me, Saint Tyris, and the warriors of the White Feather clan - we'll be traveling to the battlefront on the Chain Breaker."

    He frowned.

    Traveling aboard a flying ship was suicide in Godgrave. The only reason why such an order could have been given... was probably because of Sky Tide, who would be traveling with them.

    Which also meant that she would be in the very thick of the bloodshed. Considering how important the role of Saint Tyris was, the champions of Clan Song would stop at nothing to eliminate her.

    Pairing her with Nephis was probably as much for her own protection as it was for the safety of the Chain Breaker.

    ...And Sunny had to safeguard both Sky Tide and Nephis well.

    He glanced at Cassie.

    "What about the Lord of Shadows?"

    She shrugged.

    "I suspect that he will be summoned to participate in the first few major battles, at least. Beyond that, we will have to see what the King is planning."

    Sunny smiled darkly.

    He remained silent for a few moments, and then said with cold indifference:

    "Let's give them war, then."

    Hearing his words, Cassie nodded slowly.

    "If that is the case, there are a lot of preparations that have to be done. Everyone is busy, so... I would appreciate some help."

    She gestured to the pile of papers laying on her desk. Some were written in Braille, but some were not.

    Cassie needed someone's eyes to read them.

    Sunny silently walked to stand behind her shoulder and looked down.

    He hesitated for a few moments, and then couldn't help but ask:

    "Don't you have any questions, by the way? About, you know..."

    "I don't!"

    Cassie's swift response came before he could even finish the question.

    Her voice was a little bit too loud, as well.

    ...Sunny could swear that the indomitable blind seer even blushed a little.

    Where was her composure? Where was her nonchalance?

    He grinned.

    "Well, good. Don't be like Effie..."

    Cassie took a deep breath.

    "As if!"

    He chuckled, then hesitated a little, and asked in a calm tone:

    "How are things in Bastion?"

    Cassie remained silent and motionless for a moment.

    When she spoke, though, Sunny couldn't help but flinch.

    "...Bastion is gone.”

    Finally, a deep frown found its way onto his face.

    "Gone? What do you mean? Have Mordret taken it already?"

    Cassie sighed, then shook her head.

    "No... I mean it is literally gone. The castle, the city, and the people."

    Her voice grew somber:

    "All that is left are the broken walls, the lake, and the shattered moon.”
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      ZEXOS
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      One chapter today, three tomorrow.
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        Error404NotFound
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        G3 making a habit of doing this now
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          ArMiks
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          at least we're guaranteed a fix per day. that's better than most in my book.
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          Ninjamaster98
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          In an interview he said he comes up with stuff while writing and only has a general direction of what he’s gonna do. So this way he can cook better 🔥🔥.
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      Lost_From_Maidens
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      Thanks for this public service of fueling my ss addiction 👍(0_0)👍
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    Sholaar
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    A soldier's life... Does anyone else follow that novel and where I can get advanced chapters? Asides Patreon
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      Lrb
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      Eu parei no 251, mas não atualiza faz 2 meses, pelo menos no site que eu li. Era um site meio estranho e não lembro o nome era ke alguma coisa
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      Sholaar
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      Yeah... I used to read from there too, but they stopped functioning around August
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        Lrb
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        Meu amigo, volto às postagens naquele site suspeito🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆 deve tá perto do capítulo 300
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          Sholaar
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          Thanks friend. I see the website is back hurray!
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      Ninjamaster98
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      What novel is that? Is it good?
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        Sholaar
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        A soldier's life... Yeah very good
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        Lrb
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        O protagonista se vê teletransportado em um mundo de magia onde o império que ele tá é basicamente um império romano mágico, bastante literal. Vale a pena a leitura, o protagonista é meio idiota as vezes, mas seriam erros que qualquer um cometeria naquela situação então não julgo muito pro lado negativo
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          Ninjamaster98
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          Thanks I’ll read after catching up to Zombie Knight Saga 👍.
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    Lazy Lion
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    Why do I have a feeling that Rain will inherit Storm God's lineage?
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      Ninjamaster98
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      I honestly hope so because with how much time the author is putting into her growth it makes the most sense. Sure she is Sunny’s only family which is important, but she also needs to be important to the story.
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        Lazy Lion
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        Agreed🗿
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        caroline
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        It would make the most sense if she inherited the Shadow God's bloodline. It has been mentioned more than once that the 3rd Lord Asterion has some ulterior motives regarding these divine bloodlines. All other divine bloodlines have already appeared and they have their own carriers.

        The only thing missing is the bearer of the God of Shadows’ bloodline, and then in the conversation Nefis suggested that Asterion would most likely think that Sunny is the bearer of the God of Shadows’ bloodline, but we know that he has the bloodline of the Forgotten God.
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        caroline
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        It makes most sense for her to have the bloodline of the God of Shadows. The author has already mentioned more than once that the 3rd Lord Asterion has hidden plans for these divine bloodlines and is only waiting for the emergence of the last divine bloodline of the Shadows

        The only thing missing is the bearer of the God of Shadows’ bloodline, and then in the conversation Nefis suggested that Asterion would most likely think that Sunny is the bearer of the God of Shadows’ bloodline, but we know that he has the bloodline of the Forgotten God.

        But there are also signs that she will have the Storm God bloodline. She was born when there was a storm. She has dark blue hair.

        But if she has the bloodline of the Storm God, then the plot with the appearance of all the bearers of divine bloodlines will not advance further and the Author will need to come up with something about it)
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          Lancelot1397
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          That might be the point though, Asterion might start his plan thinking Sunny has the Shadow God bloodline, but since he doesn't it will end up failing.
          Also, I doubt there's a way for someone to get a God's bloodline for the first time normally, you would probably need to conquer one of the 7 daemons strongholds like Ki Song did or get it through a special place in the Nightmare, both of which are hard for Rain.
          Most likely logical option is for her to get the forgotten God bloodline from Sunny as they are blood relatives.

          My guess about Asterion's plan is he wants to use the bloodlines to summon the Forgotten God from the void, someone has to let him out for the story to progress.
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          Ninjamaster98
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          I mean I was trying to say she should get a divine aspect of the storm god. The lineage of a god doesn’t necessarily have to match up with the aspect directly like Sunny with his weaver lineage and Nephis with her Nephilim aspect and Sun God lineage. She could get a divine aspect that’s related to the storm god without obtaining the lineage. We have a precedent with this being Mordret who has a divine aspect but doesn’t really have the War Gods Lineage. So technically she can get the Shadow gods bloodline but have a storm god aspect.
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          Reaper.
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          3rd Lord asterion lmao, youve been reading too many culti novels buddy
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      Elrenegat
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      Odds are that if you can create aspect abilities through weaving, you can create lineages through it too
      And even lineages that could trump divine ones, since they would be entirely artificial and could be a mix of all, or could be greater than it's peers to begin with
      If I'm not wrong, the dead shadow user had one too, just like his copy, since he was a shadow and had affinities to it
      So he probably had a lineage related to shadows in some kind of way
      But the truth is that if you can weave abilities and life through weaving anyway, lineages can't be that far behind to begin with
      So even if she doesn't end up inheriting anything, the mc should be able to craft her one, or the equivalent of one
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        Lrb
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        Sim, afinal o próprio Weaver criou sua linhagem, mas isso provavelmente levou uma eternidade literal de tempo pra ser feita, então, Sunny não tem esse tempo todo com o mundo desperto sendo engolido entre outras coisas que irão acontecer depois desse arco da guerra
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        Ninjamaster98
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        I don’t that’s gonna be easy at all and by the time Sunny is able to do that he will be a divine rank being. After all the weaver was the same when he was able to achieve it. Also not sure if the weaver can do that with aspect abilities because they are inherent to the person lineages I think are a bit different in that sense.
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          Elrenegat
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          Well I'm not sure of what you were trying to day, so let me try to answer the best I can
          First off, as I was saying before, copies of aspect abilities and lineages are not that hard to replicate, since the copy of the shadow guy was of the awakened rank, meaning that it can't be that complexe to begin with
          Second of, abilities are not inheritant to any bloodline or person for the sole reason that the copy of the shadow guy wasn't the guy to begin with nor did sunny had the fire lineage when he copied nephis flame
          To that, you can had the fact that enchantement such as the fether of truth are essentialy aspect abilities in essence and yet sunny wield one without any problem

          That's for the first part, the second part that you might think off is that lineages are important, realistically, they aren't
          Sunny isn't strong because of his lineage, he is strong because of his abilities
          Lineages are really subpar in this world
          You might argue that weaver's lineage is incredible, but truly, it is one of a kind

          And yes, you are right, Sunny might not to be able to create divine lineages or equivalent right of the bat, but he doesn't need too

          Anyway, aspect abilities are not linked to lineages, or dependent on them at least and weaver never created any bloodlines, which he could have, he just used his own and split it in different parts
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      Iso
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      Rain: what kind of Awakened doesn't even have an aspect?

      The kind that's not yet good enough to deserve a Godly lineage on their own, but shouldn't awake an inferior one with the help of the spell
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    1976. Rani of Shadow


    Sunny failed to dodge Rain's punch.

    ...So, she hurt her hand.

    They ascended the stairs silently, but the silence was much less awkward than it had been a few minutes ago. In fact, it was quite comfortable, almost like before... well, if not for the fact that Rain groaned from time to time, cradling her bruised hand.

    "What the hell are you made of, stone?"

    Sunny looked at her and smiled.

    "Actually... yeah, sort of. You see, there was this suit of armor I had, a Memory of something forged by the ruler of the Underwolrd..."

    Rain shook her head decisively.

    "No, no, stop. I don't want to know!"

    He chuckled.

    There were some Valor troops stationed at the Nameless Temple, but their camp was outside its walls. Still, they had access to the main hall and the Gateway located there, so Sunny took a roundabout way to the inner sanctum the courtyard beyond.

    There, a tall tree stood in absolute darkness, its leaves rustling quietly in the wind.

    Sunny led Rain across the black marble plates. As he did, the darkness around them stirred and surged, eventually manifesting into a long bench - sitting down, Sunny leaned back and inhaled deeply.

    Rain sat down, too, looking around with curiosity. Her gaze grew a little tense at the sight of the tree, and she studied it cautiously.

    Her caution was easy to understand - here in Godgrave, the only trees were those spawned by the abominable jungle. She had seen too many of her comrades being killed and consumed by them, enough so that the sound of rustling leaves had already become an instinctual fear.

    Sunny sighed.

    "Calm down. I brought it here from the waking world... it is a perfectly mundane tree."

    He paused for a moment, and then added:

    "Well, at least it should be.”

    In truth, he wasn't quite sure. After being tended to by Shakti the Fire Keeper, this tree of his had recovered from its former malaise. It was doing quite well now, already having grown a bit taller... too well, even, considering the environment. It was only ever surrounded by shadows, after all.

    Sunny honestly had no idea what was happening to his tree.

    Hearing his words, Rain seemed to calm down. She looked around once more, and then asked suddenly:

    "Wait. If you really are a Saint who rules a Citadel... and my brother... then…”

    Her expression became a little strange.

    "...Doesn't that make me an actual Legacy? I'm a Legacy?"

    Sunny stared at her silently for a few moments.

    That was an interesting question, actually.

    He was one of the six most powerful humans in the world, did indeed conquer a Citadel with his own two hands, and had even unlocked his Aspect Legacy. More than that, Rain was a direct beneficiary of that Legacy now that she bore the Mark of Shadows.

    There was no codified definition of what a Legacy clan was, really. Most of them had been founded by the prominent Awakened of the First Generation - those powerful and lucky enough to survive and thrive in the dire world of the Nightmare Spell. Ruling a Citadel and having a Legacy heirloom were common traits shared by many clans, but not all of them.

    In fact, the hierarchy of the Awakened nobility had been shaken in recent years. With so many new Masters and Saints making a name for themselves in the wake of the Chain of Nightmares, some old families had suddenly found themselves inferior to the nameless newcomers.

    Old clans fell out of power, and new ones were being established. Take the Han Li clan, for example, who had lost its most promising scion and never managed to produce a Saint- although not entirely forgotten, it had definitely declined, losing all influence.

    It was funny to think that Sunny had once been afraid of their retaliation.

    He scoffed.

    "Girl... if you don't qualify to be a Legacy, then no one in the world can claim that they do."

    Rain blinked a couple of times, then suddenly smiled.

    "Well, well, well... who would have thought? Turns out I'm just as much of a princess as Tamar is. Ha! That is an entirely new perspective... how should I break the news to her, I wonder!"

    She remained silent for a few moments.

    "Wait, so what do I call myself? Rain of the Shadow Clan? Rain of Shadow? I mean... Rani of Shadow? That does sound kind of cool…”

    Sunny did not answer immediately, since he was stumped himself.

    What about him? Was he supposed to call himself Sunny of Shadow? Sunless of Shadow? No, that did not sound even remotely right.

    But then again, Neph's grandfather had not called himself Immortal Flame of the Immortal Flame...

    He was simply Immortal Flame.

    So, Sunny did not have to call himself anything.

    "You can call yourself whatever you want. However, do remember that if anyone learns of our relationship, the royal clan will probably capture and execute you as a spy. The Lord of Shadows is a champion of the Sword Domain, after all."

    Rain smiled dimmed a little.

    "Right. I guess I'll continue playing the peasant and let Tamar be the princess... for a while longer. But then!"

    She laughed.

    "I'll force her to call me Young Lady Rani for a week straight!"

    After that, Rain gave Sunny a curious look, hesitated for a few moments, and said in a tone that was a little more subdued:

    "If it was you who fought Princess Revel at Vanishing Lake, then you must have crossed swords with Tamar's dad, as well."

    Her words hung in the silence, making the courtyard of the Nameless Temple feel a bit grim.

    Sunny knew what Rain had left unsaid. It was that he could have become the murderer of her friend's father... and that fighting on the different sides of a bloody war was not as inconsequential as Sunny tried to make it look.

    He shrugged.

    "That Citadel was quite large. I only saw him from the distance, actually.”

    Then, he looked at her and added:

    "It is not your place or responsibility to think about these matters, Rain. You are merely an Awakened... in the grand scheme of the war, your beliefs and actions are insignificant. Not that they don't have value. In any case, you don't have to feel burdened by what is happening to the world. All you can do is follow your principles and do your best."

    Sunny turned to the tree, remained silent, and then added, a hint of coldness finding its way into his voice:

    "People like me will deal with the rest.”

    Rain studied him for a while, then asked neutrally:

    "Because your beliefs and actions are significant, unlike mine?"

    Sunny smiled darkly and shook his head.

    "The only difference between you and me... is that I am strong enough to force my beliefs onto others, and reshape the world with my actions. Strength is the only virtue that matters, in the end. And weakness is the only sin."

    She let out a quiet sigh and looked at the tree, as well, listening to the peaceful rustle of its leaves.

    After a while, Rain asked:

    Why did you bring a tree from the waking world here, anyway?"

    Sunny lingered for a moment, and then smiled.

    "Because it is my grave."
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      1977. Their Legacy


      Rain lingered for a moment, then said in a neutral tone:

      "That's... a bit ominous."

      Sunny chuckled and looked at the tree with a distant expression. Eventually, he glanced at her with a faint smile.

      "I wanted you to see this tree, actually."

      He paused for a heartbeat or two, then looked away.

      "People in the outskirts rarely get to have graves. The place is terribly overcrowded - well, at least it used to be before the Dream Gates and the mortality rate is extremely high. Bodies get disposed of in a very utilitarian way, so there's nothing left behind."

      Sunny sighed.

      "Very few people from the outskirts survive the First Nightmare, as well. So, I was quite convinced that I would die when the Spell chose me. I didn't mind that much, really, but it was a bit sad to think that there would be no trace of me left in the world..."

      He paused for a moment and smiled wryly, realizing how ironic it was. After all, that was exactly what had happened to him, in the end every trace of his life had been erased from existence, leaving nothing behind. He had assured this obliteration willingly, earnestly, and with his own hands.

      Oblivious to his thoughts, Rain listened to him intently.

      Sunny looked at her, then pointed to the lonely tree.

      "That was why I carved a line into this tree before entering the Nightmare. You know... to leave my mark on the world."

      She traced his finger and studied the dark bark, then frowned slightly.

      "But there are three lines.”

      Sunny nodded.

      "Yes. That is because I had carved two lines into the tree before that."

      He paused for a few moments.

      "For our parents."

      Rain grew quiet, looking at the three lines with a guarded expression.

      Sunny smiled wistfully.

      What could he say?

      After a while, he finally spoke:

      "They were good people, the two of them. Actually, they were very mundane people, but that is already an accomplishment in the outskirts. Our father... I don't really remember him that well. In my memory, he is more of a feeling than a person - something big, quiet, strong, and caring. Mom used to say that he had a mischievous side and quite a hot temper hiding behind the calm facade, but I don't know. He worked on one of the city barrier maintenance crews, and died in an accident not long after you were born. Stuff like that happens all the time to maintenance workers."

      Sunny did not know a lot about his father, but he did know some things. The mere fact that his dad had been a maintenance worker instead of ending up in one of the local gangs spoke a lot about his character. The way he had cared about his family was quite telling, too.

      He had been a good person, and both Sunny and Rain inherited some of that goodness... it seemed.

      It suddenly occurred to Sunny that Rain's mild obsession with building and infrastructure, which she had picked up while working as a laborer on the road crew, might have come from their dad.

      He smiled.

      "Our mom... now that I think about it, when you were born, she was about as old as you are now. She was very cheerful, soft... and pretty. Well, at least from what I remember. Actually, you look a lot like her. When I saw you for the first time, I thought - thank the gods, unlike me, Rain took after mom!"

      Sunny chuckled.

      Rain indeed resembled their mom very much. Of course, her beauty was far more striking... after all, she was an Awakened. Perhaps more importantly than that, she had grown up in an affluent district of NQSC, breathing clean air and eating well.

      Their mother, however, had spent all her life in the outskirts, where the air was toxic and the best food one could get was synthpaste. She had been affected by this harsh and unforgiving environment, inside and out.

      ...Still, in Sunny's memory, she was breathtaking.

      His smile widened a little as he looked at Rain, studying her features subtly.

      "She loved us very much. Mom worked in a factory that produced air filtration systems, and spent all her free time taking care of you and me. We lived in a small cell in one of the hives, on one of the highest floors. In the winter, she often cuddled with us on the floor, sharing her warmth and reading to us."

      Sunny searched her memory for more details, not knowing what else to say.

      "Oh, yes... she liked reading. We had an old communicator with a cracked screen, and she downloaded all kinds of stuff from the network to read. She especially liked fanciful stories about the world before the Dark Times. What else? Her favorite snack was fried synthpaste crumbs, with whichever spices she could get, She called me Sunless because I was born during an eclipse, and called you Rain because you were born during a storm."

      Rain's eyes widened slightly.

      He paused, remained silent for a few moments, and then sighed.

      "...She got sick when you were about three, and eventually passed away. I... hope you never believed that you had been abandoned. Because she would have never left you... or me... by choice. It's just that life is hard in the outskirts."

      Sunny hesitated for a while, looking at the gently rustling tree.

      Eventually, a pale smile twisted his lips.

      "I know that it probably doesn't mean as much to you as it does to me. After all, you already have parents, and they are quite wonderful parents at that. I don't want or expect you to feel any particular way about what I told you, either. It's just that... being forgotten is quite a sad thing. No one remembers mom and dad in this world, except me... but now, you can remember them too. It makes me happy to know that."

      Rain remained silent for a few moments.

      Then, she said quietly:

      "I will. I'll keep them well in my memory."

      Sunny smiled.

      With that, he stretched his arms above his head and let out a long sigh.

      "Well, good. Now, speaking of Memories... we were sidetracked for quite a long time, weren't we? Young Lady Tamar is probably wondering what the hell are you doing in the baths for so long. So, let's get to the important stuff, shall we?”

      Rain studied his face with a sober expression for a while, then smiled tentatively.

      "Sure. After all, as a Legacy, I should receive some cool stuff, shouldn't I? I swear, there has never been a poorer Legacy than me... and a stingier founder of a Legacy Clan than you. Big brother..."
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        1978. Shiny New Heirloom


        After speaking to Rain about their parents, Sunny felt strangely at peace. The darkness surrounding the Nameless Temple was safe and nurturing, and the quiet rustle of the leaves was pleasantly soothing. Added to his previous euphoria, it seemed like nothing could spoil his tranquil mood.

        But, at the same time, he didn't feel quite well about himself. After all, he had unexpectedly dumped the knowledge that they were family on Rain, and then proceeded to give her a lecture about their dead parents... whom she did not even remember.

        Rain was a young woman who was trying to find her place in the world while dealing with the appalling nature of war the former was already difficult enough, but the latter was a mental burden that no human could carry well, let alone endure unscathed.

        Sunny knew it better than most

        And yet here he was, adding to her burden.

        Feeling a bit guilty, he decided to sweeten the deal with some gifts.

        Luckily, there were the Memories he had prepared for her.

        Although Rain seemed a little distant and subdued, her eyes glistened at the mention of Memories. She had witnessed and survived so many horrors since the start of the war, after all, and unlike other Awakened soldiers, she had not received any rewards from the Spell in the process.

        The same Awakened soldiers were walking around with their shiny new Memories on full display, and she saw them every minute of every day.

        Naturally, Rain was excited.

        And Sunny's mood improved even further after witnessing her excitement.

        "Alright... here we go. Don't thank me too enthusiastically!"

        With that, he summoned the [Bag of Withholding] and presented it to her proudly.

        However, her reaction was not what he had expected.

        Instead of bursting with delight and admiration, Rain's just continued to look at him expectantly.

        Her expression did not change at all.

        She remained silent for a few moments, looking at him with lively anticipation, then blinked a few times and glanced behind him.

        Sunnv tilted his head a little.

        "What's wrong?"

        Rain smiled cautiously.

        "...That's not it, is it?"

        'What a strange question...'

        Still holding the Bag of Withholding in one hand, he scratched the back of his head with the other.

        "I mean... yes? That's it."

        Her smile froze a little.

        Slowly, the excited gleam of Rain's eyes was replaced with something that strangely resembled fury.

        A seething kind of fury.

        Leaning forward, she shouted suddenly:

        "What do you mean, that's it?! One Memory? One?! After everything I went through, and all the abominations I killed? Am... am I a joke to you?! What kind of a damned Legacy lord are you, huh? Big brother!"

        Sunny stared at her in shock.

        Then, he stared some more.

        After that, he let out a quiet sigh and said with reproach:

        "Open it, you idiot."

        Rain frowned, then grabbed the leather backpack from his hand without spending even a second to appreciate the delicate stitching and tasteful decorative details, at that! - and opened the clasp roughly.

        A moment later, she forgot to breathe.

        Sunny scoffed.

        "Such an ingrate..."

        Rain raised her head, looking at him with burning eyes.

        Her expression was strangely intense.

        "Is that... a spatial storage Memory?"

        And her voice was strangely hoarse.

        Sunny nodded dismissively.

        "Yeah. Just a little something I crafted for practice... it's called the Bag of Withholding, by the way. I put everything else inside."

        In the next moment, he was suddenly deafened by a high- pitched squeal, and then frightened by a low, completely unladylike boast of laughter.

        "Big brother is the best..."

        Sunny's eyes twitched.

        "I told you to stop calling me that."

        Rain continued to stare at the Bag of Withholding.

        "Whatever..."

        She studied the leather backpack with bright eyes, then nodded in satisfaction and finally looked up.

        "We can work on your naming sense later. Let's see what's inside!"

        Sunny frowned in confusion.

        'What? What is wrong with my naming sense?'

        ...But that was an exercise in self- delusion. In fact, he knew perfectly well what was wrong with it.

        'Alright, alright. She's not wrong. But... at least I named the other Memories exceptionally well...'

        Rain carefully took the Memories in question out of the Bag of Withholding.

        Soon, they were all laid neatly on the bench between them.

        Sunny pointed to a green flask housed in a black leather sleeve.

        "This is the [Green Canteen]. It can store a great amount of water, as well as purify it. Just like the last time, you need to infuse a bit of your essence to claim it as your Memory."

        Rain did just that and smiled in satisfaction.

        "This is great. Not only can I drink as much as I want, but I can also use it if my water ration in the baths runs out!"

        Sunny nodded.

        "Yeah. Just don't forget to refill it from time to time. It is quite voluminous, but not boundless."

        With that, he pointed to three arrows.

        "These are [Heavy Burden], [Outskirts at Noon], and [Don't Cut Yourself]..."

        Rain gave him a strange look.

        "Really? Those are the names you went with?"

        Sunny gritted his teeth.

        "Yes. If you don't like them, I can just take them back..."

        Rain quickly swept up the arrows and pressed them against her chest.

        "No, no! I like them a lot! I can't believe you managed to create something so ingenious, deadly, and aptly named! Uh... what do they do, exactly?"

        Sunny gave her an unamused look, then a detailed explanation. As he talked, Rain's expression slowly grew more serious.

        Eventually, she nodded.

        "I see. Quite powerful, indeed... but I will have to use them tactically. Otherwise, they'll just drain my essence without accomplishing anything.”

        Sunny held the same opinion.

        "It should become a bit easier as you absorb more soul shards, but yes. The potency of Memories I can craft for you is limited by the quantity and quality of your essence. The more powerful a Memory is, the steeper the price of using it will be."

        Some of the more powerful Memories could even kill their wielder if used carelessly. Others came with their own kind of Flaws to balance their dire power... like the Sin of Solace, for example.

        That cursed thing...

        Moving on from the three arrows, Sunny briefly explained what [Safety First] and the [Pièce de Résistance] did. Rain was especially impressed by the latter...

        But not for the right reason.

        "A cooling effect?! Ah! It's the best!"

        Sunny stared at her for a few moments and shook his head in dejection.

        'Does she not realize how revolutionary its other enchantments are... tsk! Too young, too naive...'

        He made sure that Rain claimed and summoned both Memories before moving on to the last one. An additional layer of protection was added to the Puppeteer's Shroud, making the armor look much more suitable for intense melee.

        Sunny appreciated the subtle, but tasteful blend of grey fabric and black leather, giving himself a mental pat on the shoulder. He had been sure of the defensive properties of this Memory, but worried a little about its aesthetic value. After all, it wasn't easy to design it in a way that complemented the look of the Puppeteer's Shroud perfectly.

        But he had done well. His sister looked positively... cool, sharp, and darkly formidable in this enchanted armor.

        Finally, he pointed to the sash made from glistening black silk.

        "And this... is the [In Case of Emergency]. The most important Memory you'll possess during this war."

        Rain frowned, then picked up the silk sash and tied it around her waist.

        It went well with the Puppeteer's Shroud, as well, making Sunny regret not having this version of

        the enchanted armor on the Forgotten Shore.

        A moment later, he shuddered in fright.

        'Oh, no! Have I been infected by Kai?!'

        Throwing the terrifying thought out of his head, he looked at Rain.

        "Activate the enchantment."

        She did as he told... and suddenly froze.

        Not just figuratively, but quite literally.

        Even a few strands of her beautiful raven-black hair that the wind had been playing with hung motionlessly in the air, as if frozen in time.

        Of course, they were merely frozen in space.

        The only sign that Rain was still alive was that her chest was still rising and falling subtly.

        Sunny nodded in satisfaction.

        "Deactivate the enchantment."

        Rain's hair fell, and she took a deep breath while throwing a complicated look at the silk sash.

        He sighed.

        "That is in case a Cloudbreak catches you unaware. Never take this Memory off while you're in Godgrave... do you understand?"

        Rain threw a tense look at him, then nodded slowly.

        Sunny smiled.

        "Good. Well, then..."

        Time was waiting for no one. There was one more thing he needed to talk to Rain about - quite an important thing, too - but it was going to have to wait.

        "You've been gone from the camp for too long. I better bring you back..."

        Rain smiled.

        "Sure. Let's go."

        She looked at him with mischief in her eyes, and added:

        "Big..."

        Before she could finish the sentence, Sunny dismissed the shadows forming the bench they were sitting on, and watched as Rain fell to the marble floor with a startled yelp.
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          Thanks buddy 👍
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      tigerstripes
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      bro do you also have 1975?
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    I've paid for the webnovel chapters and I would like to help post it but I can't screenshot or copy the text so how can I help spread the chapters

    Coz on webnovel it has been updated to chapter 1978
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      👾 do post , i cant find an app , then you can type or take pictures and post on teligram 👾
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      Warlock748
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      Simple solution for this take picture from another phone and scan text to it will a little time so if this helps your welcome boast
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      U can use microsoft powertool on a laptop.
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    Shambler
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    Was it Rain's fist flying at him, or Neph's? I don't see why Rain would want to punch him, but I also can't think of how Neph would know what he was saying to Rain.
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      Awybin
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      I just thought abot it: Cassie
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        Evinie
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        Cassie would probably forget a lot of stuff from this conversation since she knew most of it...
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    DanielPlay
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    I'll post the promised extra chapters on Monday
    Alguém lembra quando isso foi prometido? 🤔🤔
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    Amo essa comunidade, acho que se eu trabalhasse e ficasse sem capítulos (verdadeiros) eu assinaria a webnovel, dentro do que coubesse no meu bolso. A moeda do meu país é bem desvalorizada em comparação com o dólar
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      DeathGun AS
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      Unfortunately, I understand you, friend... It would be like having to pay for 6 chapters to read just one...
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    YESSSSSSSSSSS
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    Zexos, may weaver bless u
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      Lazy Lion
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      I'd prefer if it was Heart God cuz he thought of us all from deep within his heart
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