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Chapter 440 Ellergest's Gifts
Chapter 440 Ellergest's Gifts
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"Having to raise such a little girl was really a challenge for this old man, changing your diapers and all, it was really a big challenge. I am grateful that I had Jack and Seth with me back then, and with their help I was able to slowly get used to this parenting business. I grew with you as well, I never thought, as an old man, that I could develop even more. You changed my life."
"Papa…"
"If one day I happen to die, you must touch my body, any part of it, as long as you touch it, you will receive my gift. Please, take care of those two. One of them is a grumpy old dragon and the other a lazy turtle, but they're good pals that I've had my entire life. I don't know how I would had been able to go through everything in life without them at my side. Now I want them to protect you and teach you everything I learned at their side. Please, take care of them, they need to be taken care by someone gentlehearted like you. My daughter, I love you."
Seth finished reading as he smiled back at Elizabeth.
"S-So that's how it is…" Elizabeth sighed.
"See? He wanted it, we fought against him over it many times you know?" Asked the Dragon.
"But it is impossible to change the mind of that old man…" Sighed the Turtle. "He was always saying it would be a waste to let us die with him."
"So for now, and until the last of your days, we'll be here for you, Elizabeth." Said the Dragon.
"Yeah, we'll teach you everything we know. The knowledge of Ellergest is within our minds and souls." Said the Turtle.
"Thank you… S-Sorry for being so stupid before…" Elizabeth said, as the two small spirits hugged her back.
"It's fine, lass."
"Yeah, you're still a kid."
"There's more…" Seth said. "For Blake, and everyone else."
"For all of us?" Erika wondered.
"Really?" Chris asked.
"I can't believe he thought about us…" Eric said.
"Let me read then…" Seth said, cleaning his throat. "This last segment is for Blake, Erdrich, and their friends, the little pink haired lass, the glasses boy, and the fire kid."
"Hey he doesn't even remember our names!" Said Chris.
"Come on Chris don't get mad at him…" Sighed Eric.
"Have more manners!" Erika smacked Chris head.
"Ahem!" Seth quickly shut down the group of kids. "Now let me continue."
"Erdrich, you're the new addition to our group. I have no idea what you will ever become in the future. If anything, you're the biggest wildcard in this entire group. You possess the potential to become someone fearfully strong, enough to clash against the strongest people of this world when you finally grow big enough. However, your very origins are still shrouded in mysteries, and what you have yet to be completely unbelieved. You're important, and there might be bad people trying to take advantage of you, they might one day come for you. You must prepare for this, and train hard every single day. However, never forget the friends at your side either, they will be your greatest help in this world… Child, I hope the best for you."
"Lord Ellergest…"
"As for the trio, you guys should get stronger." Seth said.
"Eh? That's it?" Asked Chris.
"Ahaha…" Erika sighed while laughing to lift her mood.
"I shouldn't had expected much." Eric sighed.
"Ah, now that I remember your names, I should go one by one. I remember you three very well, you were the most talented kids several years ago in that one talent awakening ceremony. Erika, the pink haired girl, I know the secret of your family, and your very spirit might also be the key to be able to reach something you never thought possible. However, for that you'll need a special item. I happen to have one, beneath my bed, there's a small box with a bright green jewel, use it for what you seem fit. Eventually, if you're smart enough, you'll find out its true purpose."
"A… jewel? Eh?!"
Erika was left speechless, nobody here expected that Ellergest would go so far for her.
"…For Chris, you're a short-tempered kid, kind of like Jack in a way. You got an amazing talent at Fire Magic. If you happen to be interested in learning more fire magic, I've got some books you can pick up. Become a strong fire wizard to protect your friends. Fire is said to be one of the strongest offensive elements, awaken its true potential, and that of your spirit to see that it is true."
"Oh! Fire Magic books?!"
"And for Eric, you're the most mysterious of them all, your family is shrouded with mysteries, and it is certainly possible you're a descendant of one of the first man to step into the holy territory of the spirit tree. One day, your parents will gift you a special staff, as you've been born with the capabilities to wield it. Read the books of your parents and decipher the truth within them, that'll lead you to something important, perhaps to the whole world."
"Ah, I've already done all of that… but I guess I have yet to do everything."
"And last but not least, Blake." Seth said, looking back at me. "Blake, to be honest with you, you're the most insane kid I've ever met in my entire life. You're powerful, confident, you have the ability to use magic of many elements, you possess familiars, a powerful spirit beyond anything else, and it feels like you're a bottomless pit of mysteries."
"Not for a single day have I stopped thinking what you even are. But I've already made up my mind, I won't live to truly see what you could even reach. However, I am fairly sure that whatever you do, you'll do it well. And if you ever lack strength, you'll have your friends with you. This is not an exaggeration, but you might be destined for greatness… However, you have one fatal flaw…"
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