indianbanksassociation Chapter 376 Nirvana
Chapter 376 Nirvana
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"Of course I need your help, old man Robin. I only have one question for you: is there some secret hidden in this place, in this Sea of Vass Trees? If there really is, then the Oración Seis is probably after that secret."
Moen approached the old man Robin Lue, who was dressed like a Native American, and bluntly stated his guess.
If the members of "Six Demon Generals" weren't just bored and had to drag all their subordinate guilds to the Vassy Forest for a team-building trip, then their grand arrival must have had another purpose.
Moreover, anything they're after is definitely not simple.
Moen's words silenced Robin. He looked at Moen, seemingly considering whether or not to tell the truth.
Moen didn't urge him, because he was confident in himself. They had known each other for so many years. Although they didn't spend much time together, Moen would come over occasionally. He believed that Robin Lue must have a good idea of what kind of person he was.
Robin turned his head and looked at Wendy and Charlotte, who were having fun with their "Cat's Nest" companions. He sighed and then looked at Moen, who was looking serious.
"Okay, then I'll just get straight to the point."
Robin Lue stopped hiding it and prepared to tell Moen everything.
"There really was a secret!"
Moen was not surprised by this. Robin's presence was the biggest anomaly here. Moen had already realized this when he came to the Vas Tree Sea six or seven years ago.
At that time, Moen and his grandfather had many guesses, but Robin's behavior and personality clearly showed that he was not a bad person. Even if they felt that there were secrets here, and that Robin had secrets, they could not investigate too much.
The reason the bottom line is too high is this: if it weren't for the "Oraclese" incident, Moen and Makarov wouldn't have bothered to investigate before Robin brought it up.
"I think...they're definitely after Nirvana."
Looking at Moen, Robin Lue didn't hesitate and directly expressed his opinion.
In the entire Vashy Forest, the only thing worth such a huge effort from the so-called "Six Demon Generals" is probably "Nirvana." Robin can even guess what those people want to do.
"Nirvana..."
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Moen paused for a moment, searching for relevant information, but unfortunately he couldn't find it. Although he had read a lot of books, he was obviously not omniscient, and some knowledge was unfamiliar to him.
"It's normal that you haven't heard of it. After all, it happened hundreds of years ago. If you really count it, it's been four or five hundred years."
Seeing Moen deep in thought, Robin Lue was very understanding and continued to explain.
"What exactly is this Nirvana? Is it magic?"
Moen asked earnestly if the "Six Demon Generals" had come looking for this Nirvana, and that he would know what it was used for once he heard about it.
"Yes and no. Nirvana is both a super magic that can replace 'light and darkness' and a city, a metropolis inhabited by the Nirvana race. Its full name is 'Nirvana, the Kingdom of Peace'."
Robin explained what this so-called "Nirvana" was, which made Moen frown and look like he didn't quite understand.
"It's magic, it's a city, and it can switch between light and darkness? How does it switch? And what exactly do 'light' and 'darkness' refer to?"
Moen repeated these characteristics and descriptions, making it really hard to imagine what this "Nirvana" actually looks like.
Especially this abstract "converting light and darkness," what does that mean? Turning day into night? Manipulating time? That's really twisted, worth the trip of the "Six Demon Generals."
"Light and darkness refer to...the human heart."
Robin Lue's expression was complicated as he revealed the true purpose of this "Nirvana," an answer that surprised even Moen.
"In other words, it can turn good people into bad people and bad people into good people, but it is more likely to turn good people into bad people because it will arouse the most genuine desires in people's hearts. However, humans are creatures that often judge by actions rather than intentions. Thinking in one's mind... is not illegal."
Robin sighed and summarized his thoughts on this "Nirvana." From his words, it was clear that he believed the existence of this "Nirvana" was definitely more harmful than beneficial.
Clearly, there are many stories behind this "rebirth".
"This... is really unexpected."
Moen opened his mouth, now he was even more certain that the Oración Seis was definitely after this "Nirvana". Compared to this ability to "change people's hearts", the so-called "turning day into night" was simply a drop in the ocean!
"Since this thing is so dangerous, why not destroy it?"
After his initial surprise, Moen frowned and asked.
"Of course it's impossible. If it could be destroyed, why would I have been guarding this place for over four hundred years? I'm waiting for someone to destroy it."
Robin Lue's words were perfectly reasonable; he certainly wanted to destroy "Nirvana" as well, but he couldn't; he didn't have the power to destroy "Nirvana."
"They've guarded this place for over four hundred years..."
"Moen bared his teeth, feeling that things were getting more and more complicated. Over four hundred years ago, was this old man Robin Lue a legendary long-lived king? Or was he not actually a living person at all?"
Although powerful mages generally have long lifespans, living to four or five hundred years old is still a bit beyond that range.
At least Moen has never seen anyone live that long. He has rarely seen anyone live to be over 150 years old.
However, if it's a ghost or spirit, then Robin's behavior is a bit too normal.
In this world, there exist things like ghosts. Kiko C. Hammett's "Urban Legend" magic can summon and gather the ghosts of "Magnolia" to fight, so Moen is not unfamiliar with these things.
The reason I never doubted that Robin was not human was because the old man was too normal. Compared to those confused and dazed ghosts, he could never be the same kind of creature.
"That's right, I am a member of the Neb tribe who lived more than four hundred years ago. I invented this Nirvana. My original intention was to end war and end hatred and killing between people, but unfortunately, everything was messed up."
Robin had completely let go this time, even openly admitting his ghostly state, which left Moen speechless with disbelief.
A ghost, a ghost that has existed for four or five hundred years, now possesses such powerful magic that it can create so many thought entities, and even give each of these thought entities an independent personality, making them move almost like real living beings...
Moen couldn't even imagine how powerful Robin must have been when he was alive. He could only say that he was a being who could research such a heaven-defying magic as "Nirvana," and could not be judged by ordinary standards.
"Has the Nebbit race been wiped out?"
Moen composed himself, putting his surprise behind him. He now understood why Robin had been guarding this place for over four hundred years and why Robin wanted to destroy "Nirvana".
Judging from Robin Lupin's final assessment of "Nirvana" and his purpose in creating it, he must have used "Nirvana" and caused irreparable and terrible consequences.
Looking at the current situation where only Robin Luke is guarding this place alone, the Nebbit tribe must have all died out long ago.
"That's right. After Nirvana was activated, some bad people did turn to good, but more good people were changed. They revealed all sorts of desires in their hearts and eventually... destroyed everything. The Nirvana race was wiped out. I risked my life to seal Nirvana and ended up as a lonely ghost guarding this place."
As expected, the story told by Robin Lue was almost exactly what Moen had guessed. He was also certain that this "Nirvana" was indeed a bad thing and had to be destroyed.
This "Nirvana" doesn't turn good people into bad ones; it distorts normal people. Humans naturally have various desires, and normal people can only suppress those sinful desires. But under the influence of "Nirvana," those suppressed desires are amplified infinitely, turning normal people into devils.
"Where is this Nirvana? We must destroy it."
Without hesitation, Moen made a decision: this thing absolutely cannot be allowed to be obtained by the Oración Seis, and not just by the Oración Seis, but by anyone else. It must be destroyed! This Nirvana is far too dangerous.
Are you confident?
Looking at Moen, Robin Lue had doubts in his eyes. "Nirvana" was not so easy to destroy. It was a huge city, an ancient city that had survived to this day.
"To put it another way, if even I am not confident, then there are probably not many people in this world who would dare to say they are confident."
Faced with the old man's doubts, Moen just smiled. It was a bit of an exaggeration, but Moen believed he was qualified. In terms of destructive power alone, he was definitely second to none.
"You little rascal, you're that good?"
Robin was skeptical. He had been hiding in the Vas Tree Sea for a long time, and the "Cat's Abode" rarely had any contact with the outside world. He didn't really have a direct understanding of Moen's strength, but he knew that Moen had a great reputation in the outside world.
"Grandpa Robin, you only see my usual joking around, but once it starts, you'll know why I can be like this all the time—it's because my strength supports me."
Moen's expression was serious, and Robin believed him, mainly because of the trust they had built up over time.
Robin believes that Moen is definitely not the kind of person who would covet "Nirvana". He believes that Moen can definitely understand the drawbacks of "Nirvana". It is definitely not something that someone who wants to make the world a better place should use. On the contrary, it is the favorite of ambitious people.
"Come on, I'll show you."
In the end, Robin nodded and decided to trust Moen. In all these years, Moen was the first person he had taken to see "Nirvana." The main reason was that the current situation was quite special, with the Oración Seis already eyeing the place. Since Moen had confidence, Robin thought it was worth a try.
The location of "Nirvana" is not at the "Cat's Abode" guild's headquarters. Robin led Moen through a maze of strange rocks to a place where they finally saw the sealed "Nirvana," but it didn't look like a city at all.
"Isn't this a tree?"
Moen asked, and before him and Robin was a huge tree that was emitting a faint light, with chains fastened to it.
"It is my seal, the essence of Nirvana, which lies beneath this tree. Or rather, this tree is also a part of Nirvana, merely a glimpse of its manifestation."
Robin explained that "Nirvana" couldn't be placed so openly on the ground, as that would be too conspicuous. He estimated that countless people would have already arrived long before the Oración Seis arrived.
"Shall we go down? Or will you bring it up?"
Moen nodded. He could see that this seal was no ordinary seal; it was very sophisticated. No wonder it could hide an entire city underground.
No, rather than being hidden underground, it's more like being sealed in a special space, leaving only this small part as an appearance, through which "Nirvana" can be released again.
"Only by releasing it can it be truly destroyed."
Robin Lue looked serious, which was why he didn't bring people with him easily. Releasing "Nirvana" would cause quite a commotion and would definitely attract attention.
"Moen, have you thought this through? Once I unleash Nirvana, that Oración Seis will definitely notice this place, which is tantamount to directly exposing the location of Nirvana to them."
Looking at Moen, Robin once again asked him to confirm that this was no joke, especially with others watching them closely. If they weren't exposed, those people might keep looking for them for a long time, but once exposed, there would be no room for maneuver.
"It's alright. I went to check before I came, and the Oración Seis's men haven't arrived yet. We can resolve this before the main forces of both sides arrive. Let me give the Oración Seis a surprise, a surprise they never expected."
Moen smiled, a slightly wicked smile. What he needed to do now was to destroy "Nirvana" before the "Six Demon Generals" arrived, giving them a surprise and thwarting their plans.
Then, since everyone in the alliance has come, they certainly can't just disperse like that. And the "Six Demon Generals," whose plan failed and who were thoroughly humiliated by Moen, certainly won't let it go. This is perfect, they can have a proper head-on battle without worrying about what tricks these dark guilds might play.
"Okay, then I'll release it."
Seeing Moen's certainty, Robin Lue did not hesitate any longer. He directly broke the seal and prepared to release the true form of "Nirvana".
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