The Guardian: The Elementalist

Dark memories II

"Why did our skin become like this?" ask Ray in astonishment. "The atmospheric layer on Earth is already too thin and cannot withstand radiation exposure from the sun" Zass said.

Ray and Ralph just looked at each other, they didn't understand what Zass was saying. "Ehm, in short, our earth is flammable by sunlight" said Zass.

"But we don't see any sun here, the sky looks very dark, there's no sun" Ralph said.

"Let's just say the sky on our earth makes the sun's rays spread to all the expanse, but because the sky is too thin, the rays are spread unevenly, and make the sky look like that. It's best not to ask things you won't understand" Zass said. Zwan laughed at the expression of her husband.

"By the way, where are you from?" ask Zwan. "We're from Gordon's earth" said Ray. "Hmm, Gordon huh? The arid earth was filled with bloodshed. Looks like your place is still far from modern," said Zass.

"Disregard everything about what civilization is! Is there the strongest heirloom in the world?" asked Ray curiously.

"Heritage object? Where is there such a ridiculous thing in this place!" zwan said with a laugh. "I don't understand what makes you think this is funny, but I need a weapon that can help me defeat the Warden, he will unjustly slaughter all of the demon race humans in this world!" said Ray.

"We'd better stop this conversation! We are not involved in your conflict. There is no war on our earth! You'd better not bring any pollution to my earth! Go home soon or we'll keep you b3rdua here for good" said Zass, he began to be vigilant.

"Hey, Hey! Wait up! You mean.. You don't care if innocent people out there die unjustly?" ask Ray.

"All right, Mr. Dark Warden. If you're talking about unfair issues, let's hear it! I have one simple question for you. What's the average age of a human on your earth?" ask Zass.

"For ordinary humans and ordinary demon races only about 50 to 80 years old, even the Dark Warden's age like mine might only last until 60 years old and below" Ray said gloomily.

"It's so amazing! You live a long time, but it's still not enough. Listen carefully, young man! You want to know what an unfair death looks like?" ask Zass.

Ray and Ralph looked curious as to what Zass was about to say.

"Living no more than four years, dying after reproducing. Yep! That is us! This is what is called unfairly dying! You have enjoyed your life for dozens of years, even decades, yet you think you will die unjustly? Which is more unfair? After birth we started to think, there was no youth we could use to play around and joke around. Our time was used up to survive these four torturous years. You still want to complain about an unjust death?" zass asked, he was reluctant to talk to the two people and left.

Ray and Ralph were silent for a moment, they really did not know that life on the earth was filled with advanced technology.

"I'm sorry my husband, he's always sensitive when it comes to life. Soon he turns five, but he still does not want to have children, because he knows after that he must have died before his son was born into this world," said Zwan.

"Be...is that? Did the man here instantly die after such a relationship?" ask Ray. "really so. Not that he was afraid of death, he was just worried about not being able to see his son's face after birth. Although it is commonplace on this earth because the father must have died before his son was born" said Zwan.

"The mother will also die after the child is born. The newborn baby will be sent to the parenting ward. Nanny robots that will support them until they can think independently," said Zwan.

Ralph could not imagine the bitter life that existed on that earth. Ray also fell silent, he did not know what to respond when faced with this reality.

"I don't think that our lives are unfair, this is how we used to be. Zass became sentimental after several other inter-earth visits" Zwan said.

"I hope no one here goes to any other earth and knows this harsh reality" Ralph said.

"I don't think it's going to happen because my husband immediately shut down all access to the other Earth. Precisely your sudden presence is very surprising. Though there should be no need for other inter-earth people to come here. This place is too dangerous for you guys" Zwan said.

"Thank you for the warning, but we also can't remain silent about this Warden issue. There's no guarantee that person won't come here either" Ray said.

Zwan furrowed his forehead, nor did he want anything unpleasant to happen on his earth. "Hm. regarding the heirloom you're looking for, it's not actually here. But there is one technology that might help you. Unfortunately it has been thrown into the territory of Eternal Misguidance" Zwan said.

"Eternal Misguidance? What kind of place is that? Why is his name so horrible?" ask Ralph.

"Nothing is perfect in this world, nor is the existence of the earth we live on. Each earth has one or more inviolable physical defects. There is an image of false space, the center of the magnetic field, a storm that never stops, a whirlpool that eliminates all objects through it, a stretch that is always struck by lightning, a wormhole that stops time, a gate that can throw you in the middle of nowhere, even a gate that can take you to another earth. The Earth also has such a defect that all physical activity, chemical reactions, magic, and biological activity will disappear" Zwan said.

"Why is a great heirloom thrown in there?" ask Ralph. "It was a black hole that we used to dispose of waste that was not used anymore, including that dangerous object. After being declared a defective product, the object is thrown there.Maybe in a few years it will disappear into the hole of Eternal Misguidance," said Zwan.

"All right, I've decided! I'll take back the heirloom!" ray was determined.

"But remember! In the territory of Eternal Misguidance there is a mark of the boundary of the territory determined by a line. If you don't find that thing in the green striped area, you better give up!" zwan said firmly.

"Why?" ask Ray. "The next region after the green line is the red line. There were many glitches there, in a few minutes, a black hole similar to the Eternal Demoness would appear and swallow anything around it! Although it was not as big and as powerful as the Eternal Illness hole, it could produce winds that tore apart whatever was around it and it could not be avoided or held back! You guys could disappear for a moment!" Zwan.

"Well, we'll just go to the green area!" said Ray. "Despite that, you also still have to be careful in the green territory! Although the technology you will get is very promising, the risk is too great. If you are a rash person, I suggest you better not look for that thing! You can look for things you want in another world!" Zwan.

"Just calm! We're not that crazy! Just so you know, we're 15 years old! Older than you!" ray said with his voice. He and Ralph left after Zwan gave a clue about the heirloom.