Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2070: There are others

Ultimately, I couldn't extract anything more from the rock elemental ancestor.

The details it shared were indeed more than what I had known before, yet it appeared unwilling to reveal further secrets.

Regarding how I should utilize this knowledge...

Truthfully, there was little I could accomplish because taking any rock elementals along wasn't an option.

Before dismissing us, the rock elemental ancestor declared, "There’s a reason why we were sealed off here in the first place. Before the time is right, we won’t be able to leave this place. As such, we will not be able to help you in your fight against the forces of Destruction."

The rock elemental ancestor truly seemed to read my every thought.

A part of me yearned to challenge this, but deep down, I realized it would be futile.

After all, the expressions on the elders' and other rock elementals' faces told the story.

Despite their world shattering from the ancestor's revelations, they showed no sign of defying its commands.

In the end, the ancestor's words carried immense weight for them.

Considering it, this ancestor was the origin of all rock elementals. One could say it was like the parent to every one of them.

Thus, their obedience to the ancestor felt entirely natural.

With that settled, I had no further words to offer.

Upon exiting the cave, I instructed Klein and the rest to prepare for departure.

We had completed our business here, leaving no cause to linger any longer.

My priority was returning to face Solista.

The Mark of God hadn't altered much post-upgrade, but that was irrelevant now. What truly counted was the intelligence she would provide for succeeding in this trial.

That had been my primary motivation for undertaking it from the start.

As we departed, I noticed several rock elementals who clearly desired to join us. It was like they craved a glimpse of the world beyond, and the denial only fueled their longing.

Yet they remained silent, merging into the gathering of rock elementals there to bid us farewell.

I held my tongue too, agreeing inwardly with the ancestor's stance despite not voicing it.

Releasing them into a world where the forces of Destruction might discover them posed too great a risk. For the moment, staying put until their strength was required was wisest.

Only after the conflict ended could they venture out.

Still, our exit wasn't so straightforward.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

A resounding noise echoed from beyond the village.

Glancing skyward, we spotted a massive entity approaching the settlement. A closer inspection revealed it was entirely composed of stone.

Only one such colossal, rock-formed being would emerge here.

Thus, I signaled the royal guards to hold back from engaging it.

As it drew nearer, a recognizable voice emanated from it.

"I almost forgot, but there’s something that I have to tell you."

This was undoubtedly the rock elemental ancestor speaking.

I gazed at the towering rock elemental, aware this wasn't its true form. It barely compared to the hill housing the cave.

Evidently, the ancestor could craft and manipulate rock structures of such magnitude.

The diverse abilities of the rock elementals promised real value in combat. If only the destruction energy didn't corrupt them so readily...

With the enormous rock construct positioned before the village, the voice continued, "I forgot to tell you that there are others."

"Others?" I echoed upon hearing this.

"Other elementals." The ancestor offered no more before the construct pivoted and departed.

It appeared the ancestor intended for me to seek out these other elementals, though that would wait.

The existence of other elementals didn't surprise me; it only seemed logical.

Rocks weren't the sole element, so having just rock elementals would be odd. Naturally, elementals of various elements must exist elsewhere.

But locating them...

Simultaneously, the concern loomed whether they could fall to corruption by the destruction energy, like the rock elementals.

Hence, tracking down these other elementals became essential.

Yet Solista likely held the key to their whereabouts, so my path remained unchanged.

Ultimately, I had to consult the source of all answers.

That's why we departed the rock elemental village swiftly, before further interruptions.

But the instant we surfaced, another event unfolded.

"Your majesty, there is an issue."

Noticing the messengers assembled for me, I sensed this was no minor matter.

After all, more than one messenger awaited—not just from one nation, but from several countries.