Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Zachary immediately went to the logistics hall of the Dignity College and bribed a disciple to investigate about Zion further. The only knowledge publicly-disclosed about Zion was that he came from an insignificant sect to participate in the Sage Level Warrior Contest. Apart from that, there was not much information found about him.

Since the clue he was trailing reached a dead end, Zachary was left with no other choice but to devise another plan. He went to the system to clear his mind and racked his brain for new ideas.

Once refreshed, he went to the Fairy Island to look for Anne.

"Have you arrived at the Dignity College?" Anne asked when she saw Zachary.

"Yes, I've arrived and wandered around a bit," Zachary answered. Silence permeated the atmosphere—he found his thoughts wandering towards Elva. Meanwhile, Anne was closely observing his muddled expression.

Then, she raised her eyebrow as she asked, "You've met someone you know, haven't you?"

Her sudden inquiry broke Zachary's reverie. "Are you a prophet?! How did you even know that, Anne?" He couldn't seem to hide anything from her. So, he nodded his head.

"Who did you meet?" Anne curiously asked.

"Elsa, and some old friends from the Celestial College..." Zachary answered, a hint of longing and melancholy in his voice.

"You didn't look for them on purpose, did you?" Anne worriedly asked. It had crossed her mind that Zachary would eventually run into his old friends one way or another during the contes

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. Of course, his statement reflected how he truly felt.

"Of course, he is important to me. He is the one I love, but I couldn't even help him when he needed me the most," Elva cried out. Some part of her blamed herself for Zachary's death, though this was not really the case. In her opinion, if only she was stronger, she could've saved him.

"If he truly loved you, he would never blame you. He would always have a tender spot for you no matter what." Zachary didn't expect that Elva would felt so guilty.

"I honestly don't know what he thought of me," Elva sniffed. "I'm not the only woman around him, and he sacrificed himself just to save his fiancee..." she despondently answered.

"He sounds like a playboy." Watching the pained expression on Elva's face made Zachary realize a couple of things. It dawned on him that he had neglected a lot just to exact his revenge, especially on Elva's end.

"Not really..." Elva sheepishly answered. She paused for a while, realizing that she was spilling her feelings to a complete stranger. "I think I have told you too much. I should go," she stated as she turned her back to Zachary.

"If you want someone to talk to, I'm all ears," Zachary teased.

Elva's face turned red again. But, she left no comment and went back to the Dignity College the way she came.

Seeing that Elva was gone, Zachary was about to go back to the Dignity College. However, he suddenly felt a strong presence in his vicinity, making him extremely vigilant.