Monsters Die When Killed

In any case, since space-type materials did exist in this world, there was no need to take what others cherished. Su Zhou’s personality wasn’t that self-centered; as long as it was within his power, he was willing to be considerate of others’ feelings.

"More importantly, Elias, most of the members of the Mysterious Organization who attacked the Naisel family were sea-dwelling Sub-human Races. Do you have any idea about this?"

"Ah..."

The grey-eyed youth took the Space Ring from Su Zhou’s hand in a daze. As he looked at the calm-faced "young man" before him, a profound sense of strangeness couldn’t help but well up inside him.

From the moment they met, this Wilderness Wanderer had exuded a sense of being completely out of place in this world.

’He isn’t interested in money, which is understandable. After all, Wilderness Wanderers rarely have a use for it.’

’He loves knowledge, which also isn’t strange. Knowledge is power, and power is exactly what a Wilderness Wanderer needs.’

’But his kindness toward commoners, and his decisiveness to strike against an unknown power without a moment’s hesitation... none of that could be explained simply by him being a Wilderness Wanderer. And the issue with the Spatial Equipment was even more telling—a finished piece of Spatial Equipment was clearly more valuable, yet he only wanted the raw materials.’

’It was like someone refusing a gourmet meal to demand a pile of raw fish and live shrimp instead.’

Elias, however, didn’t know that for the Personal Space Su Zhou was cultivating, the most crucial element was one’s personal Mark. A piece of Spatial Equipment, in the end, had already been forged, essentially stamping it with another person’s Mark. Using it as a raw material for Cultivation would undoubtedly mean getting half the results for twice the effort. He had no intention of doing so unless he had no other choice.

"Thank you so much for your generosity and magnanimity!" In any case, Elias bowed his head to Su Zhou in gratitude. Then, he addressed Su Zhou’s question. "As for the origins of those enemies... well, I’m actually not sure..."

As he spoke, Elias’s tone was clearly one of confusion. "Naisel City was once part of the Thousand Lakes Country. In the Thousand Lakes Country, there were indeed Mermaids—with human torsos and fish tails—and Fishmen, with fish heads and human bodies. Aside from humans, they were among the most prosperous of the many Races in the Thousand Lakes Country. But that strange, eight-limbed creature from before, and the one that looked like a giant shrimp... I’ve never seen anything like them. What’s more, both the Mermaids and the Fishmen went extinct hundreds of years ago."

"However, ancient legends say that in an age when a vast, endless lake called the ’ocean’ existed, the waters were filled with all kinds of strange sea-dwelling creatures. They built nations and cities and established a prosperous civilization. The Mermaids and Fishmen we know of were supposedly just a small part of that great Empire. Of course, that’s just a legend. Honestly, aside from the Fishmen of the Thousand Lakes Country where stories of the Endless Sea are still told, most other Races think it’s just a fantasy."

At this, Elias seemed to find the idea amusing. He casually tugged at his collar for a breath of air and shook his head. "I suppose it makes sense. The idea that the whole world is enveloped in water, with most life dwelling within it... that really is the kind of legend and fantasy only a Fishman could dream up."

But Elias, who thought he had just been telling a joke, was surprised to see the expression on Su Zhou, who was sitting in the large cashmere armchair, suddenly turn grim.

"No sea?"

He slowly rose to his feet and asked the youth before him, puzzled, "You mean to say... there’s no sea here now?"

"Ah? Y-Yes, that’s right."

Elias was only 160 centimeters tall, while Su Zhou’s natural height had increased to 182 centimeters due to the development spurred by his Cultivation. Of course, with Su Zhou’s current level of Cultivation, he could make himself taller or shorter. But regardless, when Su Zhou stood up, the natural Spiritual Pressure and imposing aura he exuded subconsciously made Elias take a step back.

Gulping, the grey-eyed youth had no idea why Su Zhou had suddenly become so serious. He nodded, still a bit confused. "Tartadis is made up of the Endless Plains and mountain ranges. Lakes and rivers are just sprinkled throughout... That’s what is written in the Earth Father God’s Book of Genesis, and it’s a fact."

"The Earth Father God and the Book of Genesis, you say... Hmm. First, let me see a map of this world." Su Zhou had no intention of pretending to be a local. He asked for the map without hesitation, then, like an RPG player skipping most of the story cutscenes, he began questioning Elias about the world’s lore. "And if you have time, explain the details of this world to me. The Earth Father God, the Book of Genesis, all of it. Just treat me like an ignorant recluse and explain everything."

"Of course, Mr. Su." Although he found it strange, the still-puzzled Elias nodded and agreed. "No problem."

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