Travel to another world and become a monster messenger

"Are you talking about the grandfather's story? What is it about?"

"Ten years ago, an incident occurred in the Elf Village. I can only give a brief account of it..."

Xu Zhen asked back almost instinctively, and Sergio answered with a blank expression and unchanged gaze. Although he understood what was being said, it still made him confused.

Just as Xu Zhen tilted his head to think, Sergio spoke again in a heavy tone: "I have some ideas. Please listen to me."

"Oh, oh, I see." Feeling a certain momentum, Xu Zhen took an attitude of listening carefully.

As everyone around him listened to him quietly and attentively, Sergio began to narrate: "A long time ago, a half-elf youth and a human woman lived in the village..."

The two fell in love and eventually had a son. The woman had the talent of a beast tamer, and it was extremely rare and powerful. This talent was also perfectly passed on to her son, and his future made everyone around him very excited.

However, some people began to resent the child's power. They worried that the label of a useless profession would be erased and the world would change drastically.

Beings that have always been looked down upon suddenly gain a dominant position, and some people simply cannot tolerate this. This situation remains unchanged in any era.

The two wanted to rescue their son no matter what. They vowed in their hearts that they would never let the future be blocked, even if it meant sacrificing themselves. Their overly strong love for their son eventually led them to a "taboo".

Of course, everyone around them, including Sergio, strongly opposed it. However, the two were no longer willing to listen to any advice, they only wanted to rescue their son.

Ultimately Sergio failed to stop them.

"I still regret it until now. Why didn't I risk my life to stop them?" Sergio looked down at the ground and sighed deeply. His heavy tone showed that he really thought so, which made Xu Zhen and others feel it.

"So... what's the result?" Latti asked with her heart pounding, and Sergio answered in a calm tone.

"Their son was literally 'escaped' from this world. This in itself is undoubtedly a success and they are very happy from the bottom of their hearts."

"...Um, so, can this really be considered a success..."

“Yes. There was no guarantee that they succeeded. But they believed it. Maybe that’s the only way they could maintain their identity.”

Sergio did not go into detail about the taboos they had committed. It seemed that he had never intended to go into detail from the beginning. Xu Zhen could only imagine that they might have used some extremely powerful magic.

"After that, the two committed suicide. That was their final 'completion'."

“What does… completion mean?”

"Many people think that it is to destroy evidence." Sergio said heavily. Both Lati and Lopul showed sad expressions, but one person had almost no expression...

"So? Why did the old man suddenly start telling this story?" Xu Zhen's straightforward tone seemed to split the heavy air in two. It was as if he didn't care about the previous topic at all.

Sergio saw Xu Zhen's expression and was not particularly surprised. He just said calmly: "It may have a lot to do with you, so I said this."

"Ah, me? Could it be that the boy is me?"

"...It's just a possibility." Sergio said hesitantly. Xu Zhen smiled and waved his hand: "Here you go again... It looks like you're not kidding."

Seeing that Sergio's serious expression did not change, Xu Zhen's smile also disappeared. He seemed to be questioning, is this really possible?

In response to Xu Zhen's gaze, Sergio spoke again seriously: "The so-called taboo, to be exact... is 'Otherworld Summoning Magic'."

Sergio emphasized these words, and Xu Zhen couldn't help but gasp.

While Xu Zhen and the others showed surprised expressions, Sergio's words continued to flow.

"The secret of summoning magic to another world was basically passed down only to the royal family. I have no idea where or how they studied it, but those two people achieved this goal. I was very shocked. That was the image of parents who loved their lovely son deeply."

Sergio looked into the distance and recalled with a wry smile, but soon his expression turned serious again.

"Their purpose is to send children to another world. They focus on the 'transfer' part of the otherworldly summoning magic and begin to create new magic."

“So, they completed the magic and sent the child away?” Xu Zhen’s question made Sergio show a bitter expression.

"The activation of the magic itself was successful. However, the magic is incomplete. The magic power is definitely not enough. I think the possibility of failure is high... Even if it succeeds, it will only be temporary."

"Um, by temporary, what does it mean after that?"

"After a few years, the effects of the magic will naturally wear off. The most likely scenario is that he will automatically return to his original world."

Hearing these words, Xu Zhen rethought his origins: "Indeed, I came here very suddenly... This explanation seems to make sense."

It was even more like the truth. He was not born on Earth, but was born in this other world.

When Xu Zhen was confused, Sergio asked: "Xu Zhen, how much do you remember about the past?"

"Hmm? How much..." Xu Zhen looked up at the sky and began to tell the story while recalling.

"I was living in an institution when I became aware of myself. I was later adopted by the childless Xu couple and have been living under the name Xu Zhen ever since."

“Where did you live before you lived in an institution?”

"Where is that? Come to think of it, I've never heard of it or thought about it."

Xu Zhen didn't know when or how he was sent there, or how he was discovered. He only remembered from the age of five. He had no memory of anything before that.

Although it can be assumed that he has not yet formed a memory, Xu Zhen can't help but wonder, is that all?

Sergio then said: “Ten years ago, that kid was four years old. How old are you now?”

"…I'm fourteen now. That's right. Maybe when I was sent to Earth, all my memories were gone?"

“It’s natural to think that.”

"Really..." Xu Zhen looked up at the sky and sighed. Everything seemed to be right. But because there was no definite evidence, he couldn't make a conclusion. Perhaps because of frustration, Xu Zhen's face gradually showed a little irritability.

At this moment, the tension on Sergio's face disappeared and he began to breathe deeply.