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Chapter 300: Conversation with the Mysterious Woman
Aldrian and Sylphia spent over four hours indulging in their carnal desires before deciding it was enough for the night. Sweat clung to their bodies, a testament to the intensity of their shared passion, yet they fell asleep with contented smiles. Aldrian embraced Sylphia from behind as they lay on their sides.
Their synchronized breathing and steady heartbeats formed a gentle rhythm, enveloping them in a tranquil slumber.
However, at this moment, Sylphia suddenly felt as though she had been transported back to the place she visited the previous night. It was a vast grassland adorned with vibrant flowers and a giant tree visible in the distance. Sylphia scanned her surroundings, searching for the woman she had seen before, and was not disappointed when she finally spotted her in the distance.
The woman stood facing the giant tree, her back turned to Sylphia. Gathering her resolve, Sylphia decided to approach her. When she was close enough, she stopped about five meters away. She didn’t fully understand why, but ever since she first saw this woman, she had felt an undeniable closeness to her—genuine reverence. There was a warmth in her presence, as though standing before a mother radiating affection for her child.
"Excuse me, may I ask you something?" Sylphia finally broke the silence, deciding to start the conversation. Last time, she hadn’t even had the chance to speak to the woman, so she seized this opportunity.
The woman turned her head to face Sylphia. Even though she had already met her the previous night and knew her face, Sylphia’s heartbeat still skipped a beat as she gazed at her beauty. The woman’s warm smile, like that of a mother looking at her child, soothed Sylphia’s heart, making her feel at ease in front of this mysterious figure.
"You have finally reached this point, child. In your space and time, this is the true turning point for you," the woman said, completely ignoring Sylphia’s question.
Sylphia didn’t understand what she meant but still wanted to press further.
"What does that mean? Can you explain it to me more clearly?" Sylphia asked.
Still wearing her warm smile, the woman finally answered Sylphia.
"After you became one with him, your destiny became intertwined with his. You cannot separate yourself from him; no space or time can block your connection with him unless he voluntarily severs it. You are one of the few who will always return to him, even if death separates you," the woman said.
Sylphia was stunned by the woman’s answer. She instantly knew that the "him" the woman referred to was Aldrian. Yet, she sensed a deeper meaning in the woman’s words. Why had she spoken as if she and Aldrian had already met a long time ago and shared the same relationship?
Her thoughts drifted to the strange visions she had experienced during her intimate moments with Aldrian. In those moments, it felt as though she was with a different man, yet she was certain it was also Aldrian.
At first, she couldn’t make sense of it, but the woman’s words sparked a new thought. Could this be what people referred to as a past life? Were those visions fragments of her past life with Aldrian? If so, why were they surfacing in her mind now?
"Can you tell me who Aldrian truly is? I mean, the man who became one with me?" In the end, despite her curiosity about where she was, who the woman before her was, or how she knew so much, what Sylphia was most curious about was Aldrian—her beloved.
She knew Aldrian was no ordinary human. Although he was the son of two geniuses, that alone could not explain his strange abilities and overwhelming strength. There had to be something more, something she didn’t yet understand. This lingering mystery always left her in wonder.
The woman standing before her seemed to know about Aldrian—about his true origin. Sylphia’s heart ached with anticipation as she yearned to learn more about him.
The woman walked closer toward Sylphia. Sylphia didn’t move, allowing her to approach and stand directly in front of her. The woman’s height towered over her, prompting Sylphia to slightly raise her head.
Sylphia then watched as the woman raised her hand and gently touched her head. Even the lightest of touches made Sylphia feel at ease, and as the woman stroked her hair, a sense of peace washed over her. It was as though she had returned to her childhood, protected by her mother in the Ivory Empire, being gently stroked in the same way.
"You will know for yourself in the future. His true identity is not something even I know. However, remember this: he is someone with a great destiny. If he successfully returns to his ’worthy place,’ he will stand beyond everything. When I say everything, I mean literally everything. He is someone whom even the heavens cannot contain, someone whose presence will make the entire vast cosmos tremble across many spaces and times."
Hearing the woman’s description of Aldrian, Sylphia gasped in shock. Even this woman didn’t know Aldrian’s true identity? Then why did she seem to know him in the first place? Who was the real Aldrian, whose origin was so extraordinary?
The woman looked at Sylphia’s expression, curious to see her reaction after hearing about Aldrian. Would her heart waver? Would she change her mind? Or would negative thoughts appear in her heart? But all she saw was Sylphia’s smile after the initial shock.
Seeing Sylphia’s expression, the woman smiled as well.
"She is truly the chosen woman of the ’great one.’ Truly, even her heart is so pure," she thought.
The woman sensed that the only feelings radiating from Sylphia were awe, admiration, love, and pride. It seemed that learning more about her beloved was her source of happiness, far outweighing any other concerns.
After the initial shock, Sylphia finally came to her senses and accepted the realization that Aldrian’s true origin was beyond anything she had imagined. Suddenly, a sense of pride filled her, and her love and determination toward him became even more solid. How lucky she was to be chosen by a man of such caliber! She must have saved the entire universe in her past life for Aldrian to have chosen her!
After a few moments of admiration, Sylphia felt the woman’s caress on top of her head stop, and she couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment. The woman noticed how Sylphia looked disappointed when she stopped her caress, finding her reaction endearing. It made her want to hug Sylphia, as though she were her own child.
However, the woman then glanced around at the strong wind blowing past them. Turning her gaze back to Sylphia, she spoke.
"Child, it’s time for you to go back, to return to his side."
Hearing that, Sylphia felt even more disappointment and a tinge of sadness. She couldn’t understand why she felt this way in front of this woman. Sylphia looked at the woman in wonder and finally asked,
"Who are you? What is your identity?"
The woman didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she turned her gaze toward the giant tree.
"You will know in the future. Knowing me now would do you no good, but I’ll give you a clue, just this once," she said, looking back at Sylphia. "That tree is your clue."
Sylphia then looked at the giant tree, still amazed by its size and towering height. She felt an overwhelming urge to run toward it, to learn more about what kind of tree it was. Beyond her amazement at its majesty, she also felt an inexplicable connection to it, as if the tree were her home.
"Anyway, before you return, I’ll give you a parting gift," the woman said as she suddenly touched Sylphia’s forehead. In that instant, Sylphia felt an overwhelming wave of sleepiness. She tried to keep her consciousness awake, but the drowsiness was too strong, and she succumbed to it. Just before her vision faded into darkness, she heard the woman’s voice.
"Good luck, child. I hope you never disappoint him."
And then, silence.
She didn’t know how long it had been, but she felt as though she were floating in the darkness before she finally awoke. When she opened her eyes, she found herself back in the room at the inn. Aldrian was still holding her naked body, and from his steady breathing, it seemed he was still asleep.
She didn’t want to move, for she didn’t want to wake him. Instead, she smiled as she remembered the dream she had just experienced. Her lover—no, her husband, at least in her mind—was a man with a great past and future. If her conjecture about her past life was correct, then it meant that she and Aldrian had already met in another life.
She suddenly felt a surge of happiness. If their relationship had already stretched beyond space and time, then what more could she hope for? She was overjoyed that their bond was so strong that even death couldn’t separate them.
Unable to hold herself back, she turned her body around and instantly hugged Aldrian. He, too, welcomed her embrace, returning her hug with equal warmth. They cuddled together, as if each was seeking the other’s warmth.
Tonight was the happiest moment in Sylphia’s life. She had finally become one with the man she loved, had caught a glimpse of Aldrian’s origin, and knew that she would be with him for a long time—perhaps forever. The only thing she would focus on in the future was to "not disappoint him," just as the mysterious woman had advised.
