Steampunk Era: Mad Abield
Chapter 1109: Section 691: Wish (Four)_2

Chapter 1109: Section 691: Wish (Four)_2

"Of course, Mom, what silly things are you saying." Faye said with a smile.

"...My silly daughter, do you really know?" Anna looked at Faye, her eyes filled with unease and reluctance.

How could Malin not know? Anna had seen the problem with Malin; she was afraid, afraid her daughter would be transformed by Malin—after all, deities always did such things.

"I really do know. I know everything Malin has discovered, and he has told our sisters, which unraveled the long-standing questions we’ve had."

With Faye’s words, Malin could only be a loyal listener, hearing the mother-daughter conversation, with his lovers occasionally joining in. They talked about Malin’s future and the beauty that awaited.

Anna and Lena listened, asked, and watched Malin’s eyes change.

Finally, Anna looked at Malin: "What are you thinking?"

"I am not someone who easily succumbs to fate. If this world truly needs my sacrifice, I will not shy away, but I will try to find a better way." Malin looked at Lena: "Lena, it seems you are still unwilling to let go of your vigilance."

"Experience has taught me not to trust a deity, even if he is a God of Goodness." Lena’s response was cold but philosophical.

This made Malin laugh: "Yes, do not trust a deity, no matter who they are. Salvation requires sacrifice, and not every deity is willing to pay that price."

"Salvation... Is this why you want to abandon her?" Anna looked at Malin, as if trying to find something from his face.

But she was ultimately disappointed because Malin smiled expressionlessly: "If I can ensure this world is no longer troubled by the Tide of the Dead brought by Chaos, if I can ensure our descendants no longer die due to chaotic invasions, if humanity can rebuild civilization and break free of gravity’s hold once more, I am willing to give everything, including myself and their love for me, as long as it’s all worth it."

Anna and Lena exchanged glances, and Lena began asking Faye and the others to leave. Malin also urged his lovers, and eventually, Lena took them out of the hall, leaving only Anna and Malin.

"I can finally figure out who you are now." Anna sat there, looking at Malin: "I’ve read lots of diaries from my mentor, your father. He mentioned his dealings with that woman, your mother, and the Lord of Justice."

"I’ve heard of it, but I don’t have information on that matter." Malin smiled: "Also, does it really matter who I am? A Sage once said, every life is born with a mission unique to them. Some forget it, and some remember it wrong."

After a pause, Malin sighed: "I must have remembered wrong, but the new mission seems pretty good."

To this, Anna sighed and shared all she knew. When Malin learned his father purified himself and his mother was once a princess sent by the Frost Giant, he finally understood his unexplainable dislike for her.

Sorry, madam, I took your son’s body, but I’ve also built a new life with it... Thank you, madam.

No matter what, I will strive to fulfill your grand wish, to save this world, not just your hope, but also my dream.

"Malin, you come from before the Great Destruction, don’t you?" Anna asked Malin, at this moment, the Legendary lady was filled with curiosity.

It’s not her fault; if Malin were in her shoes, he would certainly be the same.

"Yes, I come from before the Great Destruction." On this matter, Malin saw no need to lie to the lady, as she could no longer defeat him, so there was no reason to deceive.

"Then the owner of this body you inhabit was born with a mission but did not survive, so that woman chose you. You should know this too, right?"

"Indeed, I know about it, and I know who that woman is. Besides, don’t worry; she and I are from the same era..." Malin turned his head as he spoke and discovered Susu already appeared beside his right hand.

Faced with this uninvited woman, even Anna was momentarily dumbfounded, while Malin helplessly reached out and lightly scraped her nose.

The once dignified girl sneezed and then raised her hand to punch Malin’s arm.

The fracture of the arm and Malin’s twisted face were clearly visible.

"Uh, are you two really close?" Anna watched Malin apply a Healing Spell on himself, finding it hard to believe the interaction between the two.

"Yes, but it’s a very long story. Considering it’s a private matter between Malin and me, I won’t go into it. Just rest assured, Malin is my most trustworthy lover."

When Susu mentioned the word ’lover,’ Malin had to admit he was touched, but the shattered fracture in his arm told him otherwise—that the era of a singular dominance in domestic violence was over, and a new king had ascended. Who would hammer whom next was a cold and hard reality to face.

"His children..."

"Are also my children."

The conversation between the two women reached this point, and Malin noticed that Anna’s gaze turned to one filled with the discontent one would have when looking at a jerk.

Not like I wanted to be a jerk, Malin thought to himself, turning to Susu: "Susu, do you know when the final invasion will begin?"

"There are variables, but at the earliest two years, at the latest three years. It’s faster than previously predicted. It’s clear the Chaos have also found a variable, and they don’t know it’s you, because I’ve set up a maze to hide you. Those Evil Gods can’t directly observe you now."

That’s great, I wondered why a certain red-skinned imp kept trying to find me recently.

Of course, not wanting to overstate things, Malin didn’t say this out loud.

"Goddess of Fate... I want to know, to what extent does Malin need to sacrifice?"

"Do not pry too deeply into the future, mortal; it will lead you to face death. The answer you seek is something the boldest of oracles and astromancers dare not glimpse." Susu refused to answer, which did not surprise Malin, as Julius’s old Constantine was the same way. His longevity was due to a cautious approach and avoiding unnecessary divination.

Sparing words like gold, a policy ensuring the longevity of oracles and astromancers.

"My time has nearly come, farewell, my Malin." Susu finished speaking and faded like mist before Anna and Malin.

Only then did Anna let out a sigh of relief and shook her head as she looked at Malin: "Take care of yourself, Malin. No matter what, I will protect you and Faye, and Nova’s children. The other children must have people to care for them, sparing me the worry."

"Yes, but regardless, I still have to thank you, madam." Malin understood her meaning.

"Don’t thank me. If the future is as they say... then it is I who should be grateful." With that, Lady Anna stood and headed for the door, "Stay for dinner at the villa before you leave. My husband surely has much to say to you."

"...Alright." Malin nodded.

Yes, just as Lady Anna had said, this meal... might very well be the last family meal they have together.

The twists of fate, cherish them while you can.

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