Volume 3 New World Chapter 96: The Boy of the Past

A star beast that is about to wake up!

This would be a very terrifying crisis for Fenan.

Although in Marvin's speculation, Eric's soul may not have been completely shattered, but partially integrated into the soul of the star beast.

But this is just his speculation.

What's more, even if Eric's soul was the dominant star beast, God knew what the character of the tortured apprentice would become.

The most terrifying thing in this world is not the power to destroy the world.

Rather, it depends on whether the controller of this power has enough mentality to control it.

The breath of the soul in the remains of the star beast became stronger and stronger.

A kind of life force is awakening violently. It is still lying there, but it gives the two people a tremendous pressure!

"Oh no, let's go!"

Ibrahimovic's face changed drastically.

Marvin had never seen him so nervous!

This guy was a man who dared to fight against the ancient red dragon Earl, but in front of this terrifying star beast, even he changed color!

This shows how terrifying this star beast is!

The two of them immediately prepared to retreat quickly, hoping to leave the secret garden before the star beast fully awakened.

However, at this moment, a faint voice appeared in their ears:

"Don't...go."

"I won't hurt anyone..."

It was a weak voice, but the tone was firm.

"Eric?"

Marvin asked tentatively.

"You know my name?"

The voice seemed a little excited.

His voice became more and more stable, and the vitality coming from within the star beast was constantly bursting out.

Marvin nodded slightly.

Eric sighed and said, "The teacher is dead, right? If I'm not mistaken, he died in your hands."

"Otherwise I wouldn't have woken up."

"Unfortunately... my soul can't hold out for much longer."

Marvin and Ibrahimovic looked at each other in surprise. The star beast in front of them was too terrifying.

However, it is a bit difficult to guess that the soul of a human boy actually resides in this terrifying star beast.

Instead of running away, they gritted their teeth and communicated with Eric.

Soon, Marvin understood the last part of the history of that year:

Eric disrupted the soul transfer ritual and had his soul shattered by the angry Orikai.

He should have died.

However, at this moment, the star beast whose soul was on the verge of exhaustion actually saved him.

The star beast, who only judged by instinct, knew that his soul could no longer hold on - he had experienced two battles that ordinary people could not imagine, and Orike had used a special method to drain the power of his soul. He could no longer survive.

So it used its last bit of strength to seal Eric's soul fragment within its own body.

The body of the star beast was like a lock, and Eric's soul fragments did not dissipate. Instead, over the long years, they were nourished by the terrifying vitality of the star beast's body and gradually merged.

In fact, he had woken up long ago.

His soul was completely integrated, and he could fully control this star beast.

But he couldn't wake up.

Because Olikai is still here.

The soul contract that was signed is still there.

As long as Olikai had a thought, Eric's soul would still be shattered.

The only thing that annoyed Olikai was that before the star beast died, it placed a very terrible curse on its own body.

No soul is allowed to enter except Eric.

And Eric's own soul cannot be extracted.

So during the long years, Eric was revived countless times, but what awaited him was the ruthless annihilation of Olikai's soul!

His soul was tortured again and again, shattered again and again, and then reassembled again and again.

This kind of pain is difficult for ordinary people to imagine and bear.

But Eric pulled through.

Later on, he decided to keep himself in a state of permanent wakefulness, and he would not wake up unless Olikai died.

This avoids the pain of repeated soul-crushing.

Now, his teacher has finally been killed by Ibrahimovic, and he can finally wake up safely.

The only pity is that over the long years, his soul has suffered too much damage and can last much longer.

No matter how strong a star beast's body is, the nourishment it can provide to its soul is limited.

He could sense that his time was running out.

…

“I don’t know what era it is now.”

Eric smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know how many years I have been in the body of this star beast? One thousand years? Or two thousand years?"

"My friends, they are long gone, right?"

"It would be a relief if I could just disappear from this world like this."

Marvin and Ibrahimovic both remained silent.

Eric was very peaceful, just like a shy boy who appeared in any village.

After going through so much pain, his character remained unchanged.

He just felt a little lonely.

“When the teacher chose me to be his assistant, I couldn’t believe it.”

"I was so happy at that time. Everyone thought I was a loser, but the teacher was the only one who recognized me."

"It wasn't until later that I realized it was a scam. After all, he just needed a piece of crap to help him."

Eric's soul smiled bitterly.

Marvin could feel that the abnormal vitality was gradually fading away.

This awakening may be the last time Eric's soul awakens. His soul may disappear from here.

For this wizard apprentice, he had indeed endured too much.

"You're not trash."

Marvin said seriously: "No loser can stop a disaster that could destroy the world. You are a true hero."

"Hero?" Eric sighed and said, "If I could choose, when the old man who said I had wizard talent came to our village and said he wanted to take me to join the Mikansi School, I would rather refuse."

"Because I owe too many things..."

Following Eric's words, the following scene appeared in front of Marvin and Ibrahimovic's eyes at the same time:

In the ancient village under the setting sun, the shy boy finally got on the carriage with a hint of excitement and reluctance under the impatient urging of the coachman.

Outside the official road, a group of friends were seeing us off, all with excitement on their faces.

There was only a girl in a tattered dress with tears in her eyes.

She looks very ordinary, just an ordinary farm girl.

Somehow, a feeling of sadness arose from the bottom of their hearts.

Eric sighed again: "She said she would wait for me..."

"I have liked her for so many years, and I was planning to find her after I became a formal wizard."

"But, since that day, I have never been back."

"I still owe her a confession..."

Eric's mumbling made Marvin feel a lump in his throat.

Eric's fate was completely out of his control.

Perhaps this is the fate of a hero. He saved the world but did not give the best ending to the people around him.

Regardless, thousands of years have passed and nothing is left, save for a former teenager whose soul is about to vanish.

"I hate it... why am I so cowardly... why didn't I say those words when I had the chance."

Eric's tone finally showed a slight fluctuation: "I'm just a coward!"

"I have been lingering in this monster's body for so many years. What is the purpose of lingering?"

“I’m no longer valuable…”

His soul power was already very weak, like a candle in the wind, which could go out at any time.

Marven couldn't bear it, but at this moment, he still stood up and said through gritted teeth:

"I know this may be too unfair to you, and you deserve to be relieved."

"But the world is facing a very terrifying threat."

"If possible, I hope you won't just disappear like this... This world still needs a former hero to save him."

Eric whispered, "This world?"

"It's no longer the world I know. What does it have to do with me?"

Marvin shook his head and said, "You can open your eyes and see the world."

"I believe that you are fully capable of doing this with your current strength."

"Take a look at this world. How is it different from your previous world?"

"Children are still innocent, laughing and playing; middle-aged people are still worried about their livelihoods; greedy businessmen are doing shady business; and the devils, demons, evil spirits and even the gods above are all setting their sights on this land."

"The world still needs you."

Eric was silent for a while, and finally, his soul power continued to weaken and disappeared deep into the body of the star beast.

Marvin and Ibrahimovic looked at each other and sighed slightly.

Regardless, Eric has done a great job.

The fact that he did not use the power of the star beast to do evil is already the best outcome.

Choosing to leave now is also a relief for him.

He no longer fits in with this world. What he misses is long gone.

I watched as the vitality of the remains of this star beast was gradually extinguished.

Who knew that at this moment, a piece of bone appeared in Marvin's hand.

Eric's whisper sounded again: "Wake me up when you need me."

"I can wake up once more at most. After that, even if I want to, my soul will dissipate."

"I will close the secret garden and kick everyone out, so pay attention."