"It's you!" Aldrian blurted out.
How could he not recognize that figure when he had already seen it multiple times? Although the figure was now wearing a different robe and his face remained blurry, Aldrian instantly knew it was him—the man who had repeatedly appeared throughout his journey.
However, this time, as Aldrian looked closer, he finally caught a distinct feature of the figure's face—clear, beautiful blue eyes, like the tranquil waters or the dark blue sky. The moment he saw those eyes, he felt as if he had been transported to the past—to an unknown time long ago. He gasped, trying to calm himself.
But then, Aldrian found himself already sitting on a mat in front of a small table beneath the tree. The figure sat across from him, gazing at him with curiosity, which made Aldrian feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"I suppose you have many questions, but I can't answer all of them. If you learn too soon, it will be meaningless," the figure said.
