The Nameless Crown
Chapter 30 - Dungeon Break IV
Without feeling anything strange, Lilith and Ash walked towards the direction of the spring. The glint of light as smooth as a silk cloth entering from the top of the cave seemed to indicate the place that the lovers would go to was a holy place.
Fresh air floated gently, flowing like a pure water channel in the mountain area. Slow steps with a feeling of relief, Lilith's soft arm that kept pulling Ash's hand never stopped tightening her grip.
The captivating Empress did not want to lose a single moment with Ash. Even though it was trivial and meaningless at that time, he still did not care because what pushed him to that extent was his love for the Beloved.
He who helps her though the world opposes, does not think cruel with strange fantasies, uses his heart only to help selflessly. In his eyes the figure of Ash was the world itself and without him, then everything was just a temporary illusion with no meaning.
“Calm down, I won't go anywhere.”
Like a stubborn little boy, Lilith did not respond at all with words but with actions. The woman looked so excited that she did not turn away or just reply to Ash's words briefly.
Again like this, if that's the case it looks like I have no choice but to resign. The basis of his childish nature is relapsing again, inner Ash.
Reflect on the fairy tale of the Princess who is confined in the tallest tower in the world. Restrained by the beautiful and ancient shadows, he could only imagine how beautiful the world of storybooks was available there.
Perhaps the eyes sparkle because they imagine the outside world with all the diversity of flora, fauna, weather, people, and wonders. However, one thing he did not know was proof that reality was sometimes more cruel than imagination as sweet as honey.
That was what Lilith was currently experiencing. In just a few days, all his expectations were shattered from seeing reality itself, but he did not care about it because all the bitter and cruel taste of the world had been cured by Ash's presence at his side.
No matter how bitter the reality he faced, Ash's existence would instantly erase those bad memories in the blink of an eye.
Not even they got there, a silhouette suddenly appeared from above. Floating slowly from the ceiling of the cave opens, exactly like a fairy tale where the entities of Angels and Demons are depicted in different versions.
Lilith stopped and Ash, who had no time to respond because he did not know anything, hit Lilith. It was not that he got a loud jolt from the Empress' back but that his head immediately landed in the middle of a padded and fragrant pad.
“Show yourself!” lilith jolted as she hung Ash's face to her breasts.
“Hughuuu!—“
The silhouette figure just laughed gigglingly. His voice even felt double as if the creature had no gender at all.
“Floral Garden-This is Heaven-Those who come-Will we herbal-With-Very-Very-Very ... Baik”
“L-Lilith .. ughhh—“
“How dare you interrupt our romantic time!”
Once again the figure laughed, but this time his voice leaned more towards the men.
The more it goes down, the more it seems unclear. It was not all because of its disgusting or strange shape, precisely because of a glitch that kept changing.
Glitch that changed the appearance of the figure at all times. At one time was a boy in casual clothes and at different times was a little girl in a formal dress.
His face was shapeless as it was shrouded by glichs. As if crawled by an army of mindless ants.
“We are Nardhal-Guard of this place-Two unity-Both mutually fused-Never separate-Although the laws of the World say otherwise. You are a part-From them-A stranger-Thirsty creature-Knowledge.”
Ash, who was unable to cope with Lilith's treatment, finally exploded. He swiftly touched the seductive Queen, after Lilith's care was loose, he jumped back while taking a breath.
“Aww!—“
His face was pale like a stale fruit, as if on the verge of death, Ash continued to take a breath and let it out many times.
“I don't think I'm going to die from that terrible freeze. I thought only monsters could kill Player, it seemed like my estimation was too shallow,” he said with a breath of breath.
For some men it was a peerless pleasure, but for Ash it was the worst place to die. Not only did he lose by soft-boned padded pads, but he also did not want to die because of ridiculous things especially because it was only targeted by two peaches majestically.
For a moment Ash coughed while the happy looking Lilith turned her attention back towards Nardhal. The figure is sometimes male, but also female.
“This is a place-Not as a first floor-It could be the 10th or 27” floor
“Floor 10 you say?!” ash asked in shock as he stroked his neck.
“True. You who seek-Knowledge-You who seek-Reprisal-Know our figure as Animos!”
Nardhal finally arrived at the ground level, but his feet did not touch but floated a few centimeters above the ground itself.
The guarding Lilith could only tilt her head in confusion. He could not choose whether Nardhal was a man or a woman, not only because his voice was constantly changing, but also resonating with the surrounding places.
A faint subtle wave burst forth, like the scent of the Dandelion Flower during the day. Fine white grains flew around Nardhal as soon as he arrived below.
Ash who was still trying to install every piece of logic that existed was stunned for a moment. He did not see any red indicator on the creature's head, indicating that he was not an enemy.
“Alignma?”
“Their figure was declared extinct a long time ago and although there have been many historical experts who tried to unearth this mystery, in the end they all failed,” replied Lilith quickly.
“In other words living mythology?”
The charming Empress nodded. “In addition I also did not expect if Alignma was left, perhaps? Will appear in a place like this, as if they have been waiting for us”
“Really-It seems you are also-Sama. However, leave that aside - What do we want - Is the answer - For what do you guys-Come-To this place?”
Ash and Lilith glanced at each other, they came to that place naturally with the goals they had agreed upon. However, for a moment Lilith's expression seemed to show reluctance which signified that they could be in danger.
He did not know what it was and in what form. One thing he knew was that the evidence for the existence of Nardhal was not just any entity. His words stating that if the Floral Garden was a floor-level boundless Dungeon meant that it could be that the level requirement to enter the place was fake.
Ash is also used to Lilith's gurgle. He knew exactly when the woman displayed confidence or doubt in the look on her face. However, right now what he saw was a little complicated as the expression of the Attractive Empress was completely flat.
Knowing this, the answer he previously had began to fall apart. Even so, he is someone who will not be affected by trivial things like Lilit's premonition even though it is sometimes true.
The cold man with a calm expression moved his right leg forward then stared thinly at Nardhal.
“Sandi Peri ...”
Nardhal's eyebrows shot up next to her and she turned into a little girl.
“Sandi Peri?- I-Have not heard-That word. It means you guys are truth-seekers?”
After that the entity laughed cynically while covering the eyes with the palm of the hand. His echoing and double-pitched voice made Ash strengthen his guard.
On the other hand Lilith who was behind the Beloved was also on guard. With a silent chant, it had released several Sigil Rune on the ground as a form of self-defense.
“Sandi Peri?- It's dancing-It's exciting-Then so-Prepare yourself-Wahai Truth Seeker.”
It started with a small rumble that shook the place. Several pillars were sticking out from within the ground. Not only did it support the place, but it also collapsed and reshaped the ceiling into a thin crystal umbrella.
The light that had previously been like a thin fairy scarf, had now changed into a cloudy sky stage.
Lilith immediately grabbed Ash by the arm and they both defended themselves from the powerful shock.
The water floats slowly, breaks apart, and fills the entire place with a faint mist. While the ores of the Dandelion Flower fluttered in the strong wind that entered from the ceiling.
The Nardhal's small body floated within the sky light then split into two halves. One is a man and the other is a woman, they are both holding hands.
Their eyes were still closed, but once it opened all the scenery of the garden turned into a white throne. There is no other color than white itself.
Not long after that a notification appeared before Ash's eyes.
“Huh?!—“
[Nardhal, the Alignma Gemini has revealed himself. He is the Guardian of the Fairy Mystery, one of the twelve seats that hold the key to truth. Prove the agility of your heart to get the truth that it hides from the inhabitants of the Little Garden]
“What you guys are ready—“
“—Wahai Truth Seeker?”
“Receive this test—“
“—Before going further”
“Towards the land of the rulers—“
“—And the land of liars.”
“Ughh ... This is getting weird,” Ash said with a wry look.
It seemed like Lilith's expression was getting bull eye’s, I also didn't expect it to be like this, Ash's inner voice while sighing tiredly.