Chapter 430: The Sun and the Sea Breeze
Chapter 430: The Sun and the Sea Breeze
"The White Star Clan?"
Wah Wah Wah's introduction was concise and straightforward, with no ambiguous terms.
As Lindsey listened, he couldn't shake the feeling that the White Star emblem looked very familiar.
He glanced at his bag.
The truth was revealed—
[Accessory: Peaceful Seven-Pointed Star Medal]
[After equipping, slightly increases all attributes; gains the identity of a Friend of the Seven-Pointed Star Federation.]
[The long years have caused most of its power to fade, making it moderately valuable.]
The emblems of the two organizations were identical.
But were the White Star emblem of the Seven Seas Alliance and the Seven-Pointed Star of the Seven-Pointed Star Federation one and the same?
After all, the seven-pointed star was just a geometric shape in the physical sense.
It was like how the Red Sea Leviathan and the color red could share the same name.
It wasn't impossible for ancient and modern organizations to choose the same symbol.
The name of the Seven Seas Alliance even included the number '7'!
Lindsey was unsure.
He turned to the girl beside him for clarification:
"Wah Wah Wah, when did this seven-pointed star emblem come into existence?"
Wah Wah Wah shook her head:
"Sorry, I don't know about that."
"The White Star emblem has a long history, and not many people on our side study history... If you really want to know, perhaps that Elder might have the answer?"
Lindsey asked, curious:
"Who is that Elder?"
Wah Wah Wah explained:
"Vana Aurora, the Red Sea is named after her, and Thousand Sails City is her masterpiece."
"A 9th Stage Artist, truly deserving of the title 'Peak of the Universe'!"
Lindsey inquired with interest:
"Is she currently in Thousand Sails City?"
"In name, she resides in the tower of the Red Zone." Wah Wah Wah shook her head slightly, "But in reality, she has completely immersed herself in the Illusionary Dream. For at least a thousand years, no one has seen her make an official appearance."
Lindsey heard another unfamiliar term:
"What is this Illusionary Dream?"
Wah Wah Wah's tone turned serious:
"Lindsey, the mansion we live in was created by a 7th Stage Artist."
"But once an artist's skills reach the 8th Stage, creating life or even entire worlds within their capabilities."
"At that level, their essence is influenced by the colors of their soul, projecting an entrance to a dreaming realm in reality, which we call the Illusionary Dream."
"The rules of the dreaming realm are fundamentally different from reality, almost like a parallel world. Within it, one can even enter other dreaming realms or connect to certain extraordinary places beyond the universe."
"That's why you rarely see 8th Stage Artists in the real world."
What kind of Inception-like setting was this?
Lindsey was speechless for a moment, but then he thought of the White Star emblem on the Kuwait family's doorplate.
"Could their family's 8th Stage Artist also be..."
"That's not something I can know." Wah Wah Wah shook her head, "Vana Aurora's identity is special, and everyone understands her situation."
"As for regular 8th Stage Artists, they usually don't reveal themselves to the public."
"..."
"Please! Let Nana see me, just once!"
At that moment, Anthony's pleading voice could be heard from inside the house.
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah exchanged glances and began circling the estate. Finally, on the balcony of the northern side, they saw Anthony kneeling before a man.
"I truly love her!" Anthony pleaded.
"I've given up everything to be here."
"At least... at least let me see Nana!"
The man did not dismiss or insult Anthony, even though he was an ordinary person.
Anthony's father spoke with a calm demeanor, stating the harsh reality.
"Anthony, I'm not being heartless by trying to separate you two."
"But you must understand that there's an unbridgeable gap between you two in terms of life levels."
"Nana is an Awakener, and she's awakened the Life Essence."
"Even if she gives up her artistic pursuits, this talent alone could allow her to live for two or three hundred years. When you pass away in a few decades, Nana will be in the prime of her life. Do you think that's fair to her?"
"..."
Anthony fell silent.
In the throes of his passionate love, he had never considered these issues.
What if his partner couldn't adapt to their future together? What would happen when he grew old while his lover was still in her youth? And what would become of their love after his death? Was it really the right choice for an ordinary man like him to be with an Awakened girl from the White Star Clan, a problem that many young people face, but it's the reality."
The weight of responsibility felt like a mountain pressing down on Anthony's throat, leaving him speechless.
"..."
"And I'm not forbidding you from seeing each other."
At this moment, the man before Anthony continued, "Nana's relationship with you proves that she has serious issues with emotion management and control."
"For an art connoisseur, this is a fatal flaw."
"So, I'm sending her to learn from a teacher."
"After 30 years, when Nana's training is complete, if your feelings for each other remain unwavering, then I won't say anything more."
"..."
"Thirty years...?!"
Anthony repeated the time, his voice hollow and empty. It was as if his emotions were flowing out with each breath, carried away by the sea breeze and dried by the sun.
Thirty years! In the world of the Seven Seas Alliance, where Life Essence was abundant and the environment was ideal, even ordinary people enjoyed good physical health. But despite this, those who lived past a hundred years were rare among the common folk.
Anthony was already in his early twenties. After thirty years...
Suddenly, the man before Anthony spoke again, "Son, many young people find the concept of 'matched pairs' outdated."
"But this is the reality."
He helped Anthony up from his kneeling position, and they returned to the house together.
Through the open door, snippets of their conversation drifted out:
"I'll cover all the expenses for your trip to Thousand Sails City."
"I..."
"Take this money and find yourself a normal girl. Go and live a regular life."
"I..."
"Think about Lily Danni and Adores. Their story may be fictional, but the plot isn't far-fetched."
"This..."
"The city is preparing for the Art Festival these days. You should give it some thought."
"Okay..."
Witnessing this scene, Lindsey knew Anthony's state of mind without needing to probe his emotions.
"Wah wah wah, let's head to the main gate."
"Anthony should be coming out soon..."
Lindsey's voice suddenly disappeared.
As he tugged at Wah wah wah, ready to leave, he realized he wasn't moving her.
Lindsey turned to look, and Wah wah wah was tense, her fists clenched, and her eyes filled with anger.
He could even hear the grinding sound of her teeth!
"Ridiculous!" she exclaimed. "Fake kindness, heartless disdain, and arrogant nature! Love's power won't be defeated by these things!"
Her anger transformed into strength.
Wah wah wah took a step forward with a determined stride and an unstoppable swiftness, rushing directly towards the estate's main gate.
"Lindsey, let's go!"
(End of Chapter)
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