The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 137: Arystina Who Endeavored

Arystina saw it, a memory buried in memories as long as she lived in the shade of a giant tree. The memories naturally reappeared as he prepared to release the mana core from the Shade of Spirits tree.

At the thought that the only memory tree was about to disappear, Arystina felt uneasy, and one question came up.

"Is this decision correct?"

This question was directed to someone special. This person had long since disappeared, not knowing how long time had passed, but his figure was always in Arystina's heart as if accompanying her every step and life.

"Bury old memories, and replace them with new ones. Is this the right choice?"

Arystina was so dissolved in contemplation that she did not realize that someone opened the door behind her. That person was Ren who was worried because Arystina stayed in this room for quite a while, exceeding the estimated time limit.

But Ren did not immediately call Arystina, but remained silent for a while to see the situation while Arystina was not aware of its existence. As she looked at that slender back, she realized that Arystina was pouring out a heart towards someone who might be very special to her.

It was so special of that person that every word Arystina spoke felt filled with deep conviction. Yes ... Arystina found herself sobbing and shedding tears, perhaps out of sadness, or perhaps out of longing.

Although Ren is reluctant to disturb this heartwarming scene, he has to do something about it. Moreover, there were no signs of events coming to an end, and Arystina seemed to have forgotten the time that passed.

Ren waited for the right moment, until he finally found the moment where Arystina no longer spoke. "Arystina."

Jolted by the sound that appeared, Arystina immediately improved her posture. Arystina made a hasty tear wiping motion before turning to face the origin of the sound.

"Y-Your Majesty, how long have you been there?" nervously he asked.

"Perhaps, since the beginning of the sound of crying is heard?"

In fact, Ren had existed long enough before that. But since mentioning it in detail would only complicate the atmosphere, that answer should be enough to convince Arystina.

"U-Uhm."

Arystina trembled in embarrassment, and the result of that was her entire face flushed red. Just imagining all the words he said being known to others, let alone a Ren could make him want to disappear from the world.

"Sorry, Your Honor. I-I'm ashamed to have shown this sad side."

So what's so sad about it? Ren never thought that it was sad. It is natural for a person to feel sad and shed tears, because thus the person still has a heart.

"I don't think it's sad, but it's a new beautiful sight for me."

Arystina who was being struck by a feeling of embarrassment even instantly fell silent. Beautiful view? Was this master happy to watch people sad and suffering and to think it was a beautiful sight?

Arystina was at a loss as to what kind of response. As a result, Arystina's view became empty in a unique way.

Realizing that something was wrong, Ren immediately decided to change the subject. More or less this effort will reduce misunderstandings so as not to rise to more dangerous levels.

"As for which core release, is there a problem?"

Arystina pulled her consciousness as before. He revealed a complicated expression based on .. the absence of a problem. Since what happened was-he had not done the process of releasing the mana core itself so it was difficult for him to explain.

"No, ah that's .. I haven't actually done anything."

Saying honestly might bring trouble, but lying was more unforgivable to Arystina.

"So not yet?" Ren furrowed his brows with a troubled expression. The eyelids covering her red eyes were a little more open, giving off a sign that she was a little unexpected. "I understand, then do it now."

"Eh?" Arystina was confused because she had thought she would get some harsh reprimands, but she seemed to be wrong. For that Arystina would not complain anymore, she should be grateful for the gentle behavior of her master. "I'll do it right now."

With a small nod, Arystina responded. Arystina then began the process of releasing the mana core from the Shade of Spirits. In reality releasing the mana core is not as easy as imagined, especially for inexperienced people.

Even Arystina had only learned the technique and had never tried the practice at all. This certainly adds difficulty points to higher levels when it is already high.

But directly proportional to the decisions that have been made, giving up is not an option. Arystina had to try harder so as not to let down the expectations of herself, and others.

This process itself fully uses mana control in performing three main stages that are able to release the mana core properly, and correctly. The three stages include mana cessation, mana separation, and mana freezing, only after which the mana core can be safely retrieved.

Putting aside the small details, those three things could only be done by a person who could control his mana so well that he was able to manipulate the mana flowing within the Shade of Spirits.

For comparison on the Shade of Spirits scale, this would be like a water controller trying to control the lake water using one liter of water. More or less the comparison is acceptable even if slightly exaggerated.

The first stage is the cessation of mana. The point is to manipulate the Shade of Spirits to stop absorbing the mana that exists in nature. This stage is very important because it has a big effect on the success of the second and third stages.

Fifteen minutes later, the first stage was successfully passed with Arystina breathing breathlessly filled with sweat all over her body. Unexpectedly, it turned out that doing this mana release was more troublesome than he had anticipated.

Arystina bit her lips to then force herself further. He started the second stage with a fairly alarming self-condition. While occasionally encouraging yourself with, "I can!" inwardly, Arystina struggled with all her might.

The second stage is the separation of mana, where Arystina must be extra careful in doing so. If you may say this stage is even more difficult than the first stage because with limited abilities, the, Arystina was required to separate the purest mana in the entire Shade of Spirits to be inserted into the core where the Shade of Spirits was.

Arystina's mind was forced beyond limits. Manipulating, sorting, carrying, and inserting. The same cycle kept repeating itself until it made his entire body tremble from the exhaustion of his mind and mind.

The smallest mistake will lead to failure. Being aware of it made Arystina even more forced herself again, and again, to make someone decide to act immediately.

Arystina staggered, her body collapsing but being held back by Ren who swiftly caught her. Sensing the abnormal body tremors from Arystina, Ren grew more convinced that Arystina was really pushing herself too far.

"Y-Your Majesty? Sa-ya ... still .. bi-can."

"What did you say?! Rest, let me continue this matter."

"T-But .. that's mu-stahil."

Ren understands that ....

They both have talked about this before. Shade of Spirits has the ability to survive manipulation attacks where strangers will find it a thousand times harder than familiar people like Arystina.

Not only that, the counterattack effect would be unleashed by the Shade of Spirits which added impossibility for a stranger to manipulate him. Of course this is impossible for anyone else, but what we are talking about here is Anryzel Dirvaren, a man who will not give up just because of unfounded impossibilities.

"Arystina, rest. Trust me all of this."

Although very reluctant but Arystina had no choice because at this moment she would completely lose consciousness. Ren laid Arystina in a makeshift place, then he started moving to release the mana core.

"If there's still a chance, isn't that impossible?" A smile full of challenges appeared on his face. It looks a little awful if it has to be said.

A thousand times harder? Then he will work two thousand times harder. A self-defense attack? Then he will hold all that! There was no reason to cancel the plan just because of a core which could not be let go.

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