Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1026 - 1019: Aniya’s Story

Chapter 1026: Chapter 1019: Aniya’s Story

"Uh, this matter is quite complicated. Where should I begin?" Luo’er looked down in thought, then continued, "This matter is related to the people of the Otherworld, which occurred about over twenty years ago..."

"The people of the Otherworld?" Feron asked in shock as he looked at Luo’er.

"Yes, the people of the Otherworld," Luo’er gently nodded.

"Could it be that Aniya was taken away by the people from the Otherworld?" Feron asked, his voice trembling.

"No, no, no, it’s not like that. Aniya wasn’t taken by the people of the Otherworld, rather, she was captured by the Human Race and became a slave..." Luo’er explained nervously.

"I knew it, I just knew it..." A pained expression appeared on Feron’s face as tears fell once again.

"From what we know, shortly after the Prophetic War ended, Aniya was captured and turned into a slave, being traded between hands over the years. Around the year 2030, she was bought by a person from the Otherworld, who later became her husband," Luo’er said.

"The people of the Otherworld, this..." Feron expressed his confusion.

"Firstly, I need to explain a basic fact to the Chief, which is that the Otherworld has abolished slavery. Thus, when the person from the Otherworld bought her, he did not treat her as a slave, otherwise she wouldn’t have had the opportunity to become that person’s wife," Luo’er explained.

"How is that possible, why would that happen?" Feron still didn’t understand.

"This is probably what we call civilizational progress," Luo’er said.

Hearing Luo’er’s words, Feron frowned and then, wiping away his tears, he looked Luo’er up and down with confusion written all over his face.

"I have always had a question, Captain Luo’er," Feron looked at him hesitantly, about to speak.

"Go ahead, I know what you want to ask," Luo’er gently nodded.

"Lord Luo’er, could it be that..." Feron hesitated.

"Yes, that’s right," Luo’er nodded, "I, along with my team members, are all from Earth, that is, what you call ’the people from the Otherworld’."

"No wonder..." Feron took a deep breath and exclaimed in shock.

"Had Chief Feron guessed already?" Luo’er asked.

"Yes, after you left, I thought a lot by myself. Both you, Lord Luo’er, and your team members, you all seemed peculiar, an indescribable kind of peculiar," Feron said cautiously, furrowing his brows.

"Heh," Luo’er chuckled lightly, then leaned back in his chair and looked at Feron, "You think I’m different from an ordinary Half-elf?"

"Yes!" Feron nodded emphatically, agreeing with Luo’er’s statement.

Luo’er took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, saying to Feron, "I was born in this world but grew up on Earth, so I am deeply influenced by Earth, and that’s why you think I’m different from other Half-elves."

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "In the world where we grew up, there are no distinctions between nobles, commoners, and slaves; everyone is born equal and is not discriminated against based on bloodline or status. Of course, that world isn’t perfect and still has many flaws, but compared to this world, it is indeed far more progressive. Growing up in such a world, I naturally wouldn’t act as subservient or hesitate to take initiative like a Half-elf raised in this world would."

"I’m sorry, Lord Luo’er, I didn’t mean that..." Feron said, his face full of apology.

"Oh, there’s no need to apologize, this is just how things are; you have no reason to apologize for it," said Luo’er with a smile.

"If Lord Luo’er is from the Otherworld...from Earth, then did that Aniya go to Earth with her husband?" Feron asked worriedly.

"Ah..." Upon hearing Feron’s reply, Luo’er’s expression changed, and he sighed again.

"Lord Luo’er..."

"How should I put it, you should know that the environment on Earth isn’t suitable for your kinds to live in. After Aniya went there, death started to creep closer to her," Luo’er said.

"So, she..." Feron said, his voice breaking again.

"Anyway, Chief Feron, Aniya has passed away; that’s the truth. For now, please restrain your grief. What I’m about to say might make you feel a little better," Luo’er said.

"It’s alright, it’s alright. Please go on, Lord Luo’er," Feron said, sniffling heavily and wiping away his tears.

Luo’er pursed his lips, carefully choosing his words, and, after a moment’s thought, he began, "During countless transfers and sales, Aniya had lost all hope, becoming nothing but an empty shell, her brow constantly furrowed, as if a walking dead. But one day, the warm sunlight shone on her, and she felt a long-lost warmth; then she lifted her head and saw a tall man. That was her future husband, a scholar from Earth."

"Unable to bear the act of slave trading, and moved by pity, he bought Aniya, hoping to free her. But with the slave’s mark branded on her, even if let go, she would have been captured again and fallen back into slavery. Therefore, the man from Earth dared not let her go and kept her with him," Luo’er continued.

"During their time together, the man from Earth, who made no distinctions of rank or status, took great care of Aniya. She felt that long-missed warmth again, and her eyes began to sparkle, a hope slowly kindled in her heart..."

"Wuu wuu wuu..." Before Luo’er could finish, Feron had already started sobbing uncontrollably.

"Chief Feron, please try to calm down a bit," Luo’er said consolingly.

"No no no, I’m crying because I’m happy," Feron said, his voice choked with emotion, as he fiercely wiped his tears and forced a smile.

Luo’er, seeing his expression, couldn’t help but sigh, then continued, "During the days they spent together, maybe it was the man who made the first move, or perhaps it was Aniya who did. They expressed their feelings for each other. Although there was no grand wedding ceremony, although they didn’t have their parents’ approval, they still had their wedding in the confines of a small inn and became husband and wife, a couple from two different worlds..."

As he spoke, Luo’er’s voice suddenly became choked up, his throat unusually uncomfortable, so much so that he almost couldn’t speak. The scenario made him think of his own parents, who loved each other deeply but were ultimately separated by heaven and earth.

After a slight cough, Luo’er said apologetically, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to pause..."

"No, please continue, Lord Luo’er," Feron shook his head and said.

After coughing softly a few times to clear his throat, Luo’er took a deep breath and continued, "The love between a person from Earth and a person from the Otherworld is destined to be filled with tragedy. Indeed, these Earthlings cannot stay in this world for long. They must return to Earth promptly, or else they will be walking down a path towards certain death."

"The man originally wanted to take Aniya to Earth with him, but then he discovered that Aniya was pregnant. Her physically and emotionally battered body couldn’t bear the weight of a new life. In a frantic rush to save his wife’s life, the only help available was Earth’s medical technology, meaning, he had to take Aniya to Earth immediately, or else both she and the child in her womb wouldn’t survive..."

With that, Luo’er stopped abruptly again, making Feron appear impatient and eager as he asked, "Then, what happened next? How did it turn out?"

Luo’er coughed once, then with a look of regret, said, "What happened next, I truly don’t know anymore, only that, in the end, the couple had a daughter. Aniya conveyed all her love and the last of her life to her daughter, and then she closed her eyes forever, never to open them again..."

"Aniya, my Aniya..." Although Feron already knew about Aniya’s death, hearing Luo’er describe it again made him unable to hold back his tears and he began crying loudly.