[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-advent-of-the-three-calamities":3,"chapter-advent-of-the-three-calamities-advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-559":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Advent of the Three Calamities",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},759049,1005,"Chapter 559: The Astral Mirror [1]","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-559",559,"\u003Cp>'Hoo.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet sigh of relief as I watched Rose leave, her figure gradually disappearing from view. To be honest, I didn't think she was much stronger than me right now. If it came down to it, I could probably take her on if I used my Emotive Magic the right way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My only issue with using that method was the consequences it would bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Traveling through time was already an extremely sketchy concept, and knowing that my every action could affect the future, I knew that I couldn't be careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Whatever the situation is, things are progressing as they should.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my gaze to look at the wardrobe beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could still feel my past self trying to push past the barrier I had set, but the gap between my current strength and my past power was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for him to get past my barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I guess that explains the reason why I was trapped in the wardrobe and couldn't get closer to Kiera in the past.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would've thought it was all because of me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Haha.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was both confusing and amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't really have any words to describe this besides 'full circle. ' Everything had come full circle, bringing me back to this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also made me think about my power and the previous scenes I had witnessed in the past with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would everything come full circle then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I wonder...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow moved past me all of a sudden, bringing me out of my thoughts. Pulling my hand away from the wardrobe while making sure the barrier was still set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It should last for a while.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my gaze away and scanned my surroundings, noticing that while there were still people lingering, there were far fewer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was overturned, with everything shattered and glass shards all over. They really weren't nice with their search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, I avoided the few figures still lingering around and made my way out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that the 'event' had still not ended, there was more for me to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above all, my main priority was finding the mirror. That was my only objective, and I couldn't afford to let anything distract me from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where to even begin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, I may have gone back to the past, but how would that help me when I didn't even know where to start looking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hmm.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I came to a halt just outside the room, my gaze unintentionally drawn to a distant figure slowly making her way down the corridor. Her entire form appeared disheveled, as though she had been dragged through a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From where I stood, I could hear her murmurs; 'Where is she? Where is the mirror? So long as I find the mirror...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her demenour and attitude looked to be deteriorating by the second and I found myself pursing my lips at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I knew it, I started following her from behind, avoiding anyone that I encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, I made sure to keep a safe distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I was confident in my skills, there were no guarantees. Especially considering the fact that it was also likely she wasn't alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the premises of this Household... there might just be someone strong enough to spot me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding my breath, I moved with even more caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, have you found anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopping me dead in my tracks was a familiar voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising my head, a figure appeared before Rose, his figure standing upright as his blonde hair fluttered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's demenour immediately shifted at the sight of him as her face adjusted and she lowered her head in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am... looking for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My entire body went cold at the sight of him and I involuntarily found myself taking a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That... How can he be here?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, upon closer inspection, it didn't seem like he was truly there. It felt more like a projection of him, but even then, it was enough to send a chill down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm, are you sure she's in possession of the mirror? You must understand that it is an extremely important artifact for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas's smooth voice echoed softly through the corridor, his warm yellow eyes fixed on Rose, who nervously swallowed under the pressure of his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes... please don't worry. I'm very sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take your word for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled, his smile seemingly warm and friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, staring at that smile, I felt my heart drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...and then another step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I need to back away.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart was pressed tightly against my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could hear the unsteady beats of my own heart, drumming loudly against my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba... Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat trickled down the side of my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt cold, and my skin crawled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hair started to rise, and my mouth grew dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll leave you to your search, but I think you have more pressing matters to tend to before looking for the mirror.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas's eyes suddenly turned in my direction, his warm gaze locked firmly on my spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring back into his eyes, my entire body grew cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't quite figure out your appearance since I'm not here, but you've been peeking for quite some time. Is there anything that I can help you with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were soft, and yet, they drummed loudly within my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I almost found myself stumbling, my left eye twitching as I hurriedly attempted to keep myself composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it took a few seconds for me to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, Rose had already snapped out of her daze and locked her gaze in my direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scream pierced through the surroundings as she dashed in my direction, her figure blurring as she moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't let myself be caught up in the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she moved, so did I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kicked the ground, and a green orb appeared in my mind. My hair swept forward as I sprinted back, twisting my body in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's hand appeared a few inches behind me, trying to grab me, but I was just barely fast enough to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, I wasn't worried about Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one I was worried about was Atlas. Although his true body wasn't present, there was no guarantee he wouldn't show up with his true body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happened then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I need to hurry up and find the mirror.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where exactly could I look for it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's in front of me! Block whoever that is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several figures suddenly appeared before me. I stared at them and was just about to act when I stopped myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, I need to be careful. While the current Atlas doesn't know me, the future one does.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew most of my tricks and skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I used them here, then there was a real chance he'd also know about them in the future. Time was a complicated subject, but I understood that in this case, I couldn't do things that would give away my identity even if Atlas didn't know who I was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hastily looked around me before imagining a purple orb and shoving myself onto the side of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Uh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From where I stood, I heard the muffled sound of surprise combine from those beyond the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving into the next room, I kicked the floor and fell onto the lower floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after that, I solidified [Lament of Lies] and did my absolute best to cancel my presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath shortly after that, closed my eyes, and checked to see if there were any other presences around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I was absolutely sure that there was no one, I sighed in relief and opened my eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I guess this works.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The properties of my domain were still relatively new to me. There were plenty of times I could've used my abilities to get myself out of tough situations, but I didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the incident in the forest, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my skills and past experiences. I realized I could've handled many situations much better if I had just used my abilities differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one such scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since I wasn't unfamiliar with being chased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Now, where exactly am I?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around me and squinted my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were dark, and I couldn't see very well. However, it seemed like I was in some sort of basement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the light switch, I turned on the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lights flickered on, I was confronted by a strange sight: several large portraits, each draped in a white veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What is this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around me and walked towards the nearest portrait, removing the first veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I was met with was the image of a painting—an exquisitely crafted one, depicting a vast green hill, teeming with vibrant flowers and tall trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell at a glance that it was painted by someone who was exceptionally skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, I moved towards the next portrait and removed the veil, revealing a similar painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then I moved to the next... and then the next one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh, swoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In total, I removed seven veils, revealing seven intricately crafted paintings, each showing a similar scenery. A vibrant, and colorful green world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there, mesmerized by the work for a few good seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I knew I was in no position to admire the works, I just couldn't bring myself to look at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell that whoever had drawn them had put a lot of effort into them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is this done by the Viscount? ...Or is it done by Rose?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't sure, but my thoughts didn't linger over the paintings for much longer as I shifted my attention away from them and onto the work desk by the side of the room. It was there that I settled my gaze over a certain blue diary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, I moved towards the diary and took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's surprisingly heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, I opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As my eyes fell onto the first page, the first few words caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There's nothing better than spring]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing better than spring?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also liked spring...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's sweet and tender.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, I could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...But also painful.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Because it reminds me of the freedom that I can never have.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I paused and pulled my eyes away from the diary. Scratching the side of my face, I quickly skimmed through it and moved towards the last page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that my eyes fell on the last few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I did, I almost dropped the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reflection was staring back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>",1830,"2026-06-02T12:41:18.108Z",1,"novelbin.me","c907becfc993dc380a78b17a8328a4e099fcb4dbbf10a096c684acaef8de7e4e","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-706","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-705",876,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fadvent-of-the-three-calamities-cover.jpg"]