Chapter 276: Fate, Weaving Sighs

“During this time, while Losa Cecelia’s ancestors grew stronger, the changes among Min Chen and his group became even more apparent, so much so that the ancestor described it as ‘appalling progress.'”

“I’m not entirely sure what that horrifying situation entailed, but since Miss Xī knows them, she must have some understanding, so I won’t elaborate further.”

“After more than a decade, Min Chen and the others’ strength had escalated to a level where the ancestor, without utilizing the Holy Sword, couldn’t even engage in normal confrontation. It was at this moment that, due to certain events, they secretly became involved in a high-level war among the mythological races.”

“Losa Cecelia’s ancestor decided to join the fight to help her beloved, seemingly driven by some notion of righteousness, and it was then that her hidden affliction fell upon her.”

“It’s said that the battle was incredibly fierce; not only was Losa Cecelia’s ancestor severely injured, but even Min Chen and the others bore wounds, and they had no choice but to temporarily halt their travels and go into hiding.”

“As a result, Losa Cecelia’s ancestor spent several peaceful years with Min Chen, officially establishing their marital relationship and jointly raising their daughter, living a period that, while plain, was peaceful and fulfilled.”

“But… good times don’t last long.”

“The ancestor claimed that the group led by Min Chen was summoned to this world on the Sacred Day of the year 1000 in the New Calendar by some powerful will, causing a disturbance in space at that time.”

“They were visitors from another world, outsiders, seemingly assigned a specific and important mission. So once their injuries healed and they prepared, they set off on their journey again.”

“Due to the more severe injuries left from the war among the mythological races, this time, Losa Cecelia’s ancestor didn’t accompany Min Chen but chose to stay behind to care for their still young daughter, waiting for his return.”

“Min Chen had said before leaving that they would be back in three months at the least, or half a year at most.”

“However, after that, waiting for over a year in seclusion, the other party seemed to have vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea.”

“Losa Cecelia’s ancestor initially thought about searching for him, but at that moment… the third Demon War suddenly broke out.”

“The Saint of Bright Light fought fiercely against the King of Corrosion that had descended, ultimately repelling him at the cost of her life. Upon hearing this news, intense regret and guilt filled Losa Cecelia’s heart, reminding her that while she was Min Chen’s wife, she was also one of the three Saintesses of the Holy Empire, a pillar for her country and its people.”

“She couldn’t help but wonder that if she had been in the Holy Kingdom, joining forces with the Saint of Bright Light, perhaps the latter wouldn’t have lost her life.”

“Losa Cecelia’s ancestor realized that she had abandoned too many responsibilities and had made a grave mistake by prioritizing her love for her children. She absolutely had to return to her homeland to fight.”

“However, she then thought of their daughter, who was barely over ten years old.”

“She couldn’t take that child back to the Holy Kingdom because Min Chen was from another world, of a race known as ‘Half Demon,’ possessing half demon blood.”

“Perhaps Losa Cecelia’s ancestor didn’t care about this, but during the crucial moments of the Demon War, the kingdom would undoubtedly be extremely sensitive to anything related to demons. Bringing their daughter, who inherited her father’s half-demon blood and her own divine lineage, back to the Holy Kingdom not only endangered her but also jeopardized the entire family.”

“Reluctantly, the ancestor could only painfully entrust her daughter to a friend from their secluded life with Min Chen, asking him to temporarily care for her. She planned to quietly bring her back once the war had ended and the situation was less urgent.”

“But she never expected that the third Demon War would drag on for years, with both sides at a standoff, and it took over a decade to gradually calm down. Later, the rise of the Holy Church and the unprecedented turmoil weakens the three Saintesses’ influence, leading Losa Cecelia to finally have a chance to go to where her daughter was, only to discover…”

“Only to find that it was already deserted, and neither her friend nor her daughter could be found?”

Hearing the White Fox Girl conclude the outcome before her, Fleidetrika’s eyebrows shot up in surprise.

“That’s right; exactly so. How did Miss Xī know this?”

“How could I not know…”

A bitter smile appeared beneath Miss Vilyric’s mask.

At this point, it had become very clear.

The Cecilia family that Fleidetrika referenced was undoubtedly the former Judging Saintess, Losa Cecelia, one of the individuals Min Chen met while traveling the world.

And it was highly probable she had the role of the main wife or something similar.

Though their cliché storyline of suddenly falling in love made Miss Vilyric suppress the urge to loudly retort, “Are you kidding me!?”

But honestly, Min Chen certainly had the qualities to easily attract women in all aspects, especially those lovestruck girls yearning for a strong figure, fitting the role of a protagonist in a standard hero’s story.

Moreover, this gentleman clearly wasn’t like most of the protagonists in these stories, being smart while still acting like a blockhead.

If Miss Vilyric didn’t possess memories from her past life and a deep understanding of the guy—combined with her divine race’s relative indifference to emotions—she might have developed some liking for him.

At least for now, she wouldn’t say she disliked Min Chen; she could tentatively consider him a half-friend due to their shared sense of belonging.

Miss Vilyric distinctly recalled that previously, at the Mountains of Ten Thousand Demons, the Summoner Sylvania repeatedly mentioned that her mother’s mother, who was Min Chen’s wife at the time, was a powerful figure from the Holy Empire, but due to certain unavoidable reasons, she had to leave her daughter behind and return home alone.

Losa Cecelia, it was clear, was that powerful figure from the Holy Empire.

She was Sylvania’s biological mother—the poor woman who fled her hometown years ago to escape enemies after losing both her parents due to a great disaster, later forming a family elsewhere in the United Kingdom, giving birth to offspring, and ultimately succumbing to a plague…

In other words, Losa Cecelia was Sylvania’s grandmother. If blood relation is considered, perhaps the latter’s real full name was actually Sylvania Cecelia.

The third Demon War in the Holy Empire raged for well over a decade, compounded by a serious transformation affecting the entire nation’s structure. Losa Cecelia struggled to juggle responsibilities, being the Judging Saintess in such turbulent times.

By the time she finally sought her daughter years later, it was likely her daughter had already perished somewhere in the United Kingdom, while Sylvania had long embarked on a long journey to find that irresponsible Half Demon.

Sigh…

A regrettable and helpless conclusion.

In the end, who should be blamed?

Min Chen, as a ‘crusader’ summoned by the world’s will, bore the immense responsibility of maintaining world order while reaping the rich resources for help.

His departure was to preserve the world’s root system beneath the Illusory Realm, and the reason he hadn’t returned was that he had encountered an unprecedented Waterloo in that battle, with heavy casualties among his companions…

To prevent a backlash from the Illusory Realm that could trigger a disaster affecting millions of lives, he chose to remain as the Gatekeeper, assisting Tiyelu in guarding the portal.

Moreover, Min Chen was isolated and unaware that the Holy Empire sparked the third Demon War. To him, it should have been sufficient for Losa Cecelia, as the Judging Saintess, to manage their daughter well, never imagining the twists and turns that would ultimately lead to a tragic outcome.

Likewise, Losa Cecelia had her own burdens and helplessness; while Sylvania chose the wrong method, from her perspective, seeking vengeance on Min Chen was understandable.

And in the middle was that girl, Miss Vilyric, who didn’t even know the name of Min Chen’s daughter yet; she was merely a pure victim.

…Fate plays tricks, and paths diverge.

   

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