Life Before Becoming an Omniverse Entity-Chapter 98: Journey

His expression grew slightly conflicted before he shook his head. 'Well, that should only apply if I were a normal eight-year-old. Which I clearly am not,' he reminded himself, brushing the thought aside.

"Anyway, let's get ready, Elaris," Renan said. "We should leave now."

Elaris smiled as she reached out and grabbed his hand. "Yes, let's go, dear," she said.

And got off from Renan's lap.

Renan also stood up from the chair that he had formed through his earth element, and just as he got up, the chair dissolved back into the earth like it was never there in the first place, blending seamlessly with the ground as if it had never existed at all.

After that, they both got ready to leave, making sure that everything was in order before departing. After a while, they finally stepped forward, walking out of the portal that Renan had first entered two months ago. It felt like an eternity had passed since he had last seen the outside world, yet at the same time, it felt like only yesterday.

"Huu... haa..." Renan took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air as he stepped out of the core and into the vast world outside. The sensation was both refreshing and oddly nostalgic.

"Huh, it's been a while since I got out, and it feels fresh," Renan said aloud while looking around at his surroundings, his eyes scanning the horizon. "Even though the air inside the core was much fresher and well... just better overall, there's something about being outside that feels different."

Elaris, who was standing right beside him, nodded at Renan's words and responded, "Indeed. The air inside the core is much more refreshing because it is the core part of my body. The mana there is highly concentrated, making the environment more vibrant and rich. Although the air outside is also not bad, compared to the environment of the core, it just does not measure up to the same level."

"I see," Renan replied with understanding, nodding his head thoughtfully as he processed her words.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly remembered something. "So, are you sure that you want to leave Yuna behind? We can take her with us if you want," Renan asked as he recalled the small rabbit that had been accompanying them.

"Yeah, it's okay," Elaris replied with a small smile. "It's not like I can't come back anytime I want, so it's fine. Besides, there are other rabbits here with whom she can spend time, so I'm not worried about her. She'll be fine."

"Hmm..." Renan nodded his head while humming in understanding.

After a few moments, he looked around and realized something. "So, Elaris, where are we exactly?" Renan asked, still surveying the landscape, trying to get a grasp of their current location since he was unfamiliar with the surroundings.

"Hmm, we are at the western part of the land, quite close to the Elf Empire, and it's actually not too far from here," Elaris replied as she slowly walked closer to Renan and intertwined her fingers with his, holding his hand tightly.

"I see. Then should we start our journey?" Renan asked, nodding his head in agreement and letting Elaris do what she wanted without resistance.

"Yeah, let's do that. If we were to walk there, I think we could reach it in about ten days or so," Elaris estimated after calculating the distance in her head.

"Hmm... why walk when we can just teleport there?" Renan asked with a teasing glint in his eyes, already knowing full well why Elaris suggested walking instead.

Elaris slightly pouted and responded, "Husband, you know why, so stop teasing me," she huffed, clearly aware that Renan was deliberately messing with her, and she was not going to let him have his way so easily.

"Okay, okay, my bad. I should have known better than to question the wisdom of the magnificent Will of the World, who just so happens to be my wife," Renan said, still teasing her but also giving in to her decision.

"Hmm, good that you understand. Now let's start walking and do less talking, would you?" Elaris said with an amused smirk as she began pulling Renan by the hand, dragging him along.

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Renan smirked as well but said nothing, simply letting himself be pulled by Elaris. After all, there was no way he could stop her, nor did he want to. He simply let himself be guided by her as their journey began.

As they walked, they talked about various things, enjoying each other's company. They played around, making the journey enjoyable, and before they knew it, two whole hours had passed in what felt like an instant.

But suddenly, their leisurely walk came to a halt as a distant sound reached their ears—a child's cry echoing from within the forest.

"Huh?" Renan muttered, his expression shifting as he turned his head slightly, looking deep into the dense forest.

"Why is there a child in this wilderness?" Renan questioned as he focused on the faint cries.

He then strained his ears further and caught another sound—a distinct metallic clash. "Wait..." he murmured, his expression darkening. "I can hear something else, the sound of swords clashing. Someone's fighting."

Elaris, who was standing behind him, interjected, "It looks like some travelers were passing through the road that connects to the Elf Empire and the Dwarf territory. Perhaps they were heading to the Dwarves or the Humans after completing their business in the Elf Empire. Since the road cuts through the forest, it's not surprising that they got ambushed by monsters. From the sound of it, they're struggling and likely losing the battle."

As the Will of the World, Elaris had seen these types of incidents happen countless times before. However, due to the rules imposed upon her, she was never allowed to interfere in the affairs of the world. She had long since learned to turn a blind eye to such suffering, not because she wanted to but because she had no other choice. Yet now...

She turned to look at Renan with hopeful eyes.

Renan, seeing her expression, chuckled softly. 'She's really cute,' he thought to himself before speaking aloud.

"Why don't we help them?" Renan suggested with a small smile. Even if Elaris hadn't asked, he would have stepped in to assist anyway. To him, helping them was just as easy as breathing so why not help them when it is this easy. He was not someone who could simply ignore the suffering of innocents, not unless there was a major risk involved. He was kind, but he was not selfless to the point of putting himself or his loved ones in danger needlessly or only if the person in need of help was also a criminal in those cases he wouldn't help them.

Elaris, at Renan's words, visibly brightened up, her golden eyes practically shining with relief and gratitude. "Thank you, dear," she said, throwing herself into Renan's arms without hesitation.

Renan caught her effortlessly, holding her close as he thought, 'I guess watching countless children of her die while she was unable to do anything must have weighed heavily on her. Now that she has the chance to help, even if indirectly, it must feel comforting to her.'

Outwardly, he simply held her in his arms, offering her silent reassurance.

But then, Renan spoke again. "I think they might be dead if we take any longer."

Elaris, realizing the urgency of the situation, quickly pulled away from his embrace and stood firmly on her feet. "Yes, let's go, dear," she said determinedly.

And with that, both of them disappeared from their spot, vanishing simultaneously as they rushed toward the scene.