——This was the first time Annan had seen the twelve True Gods gathered so neatly and quietly.
"Let me speak."
After a brief silence, Haoyun was the first to speak.
She smiled faintly at Annan, as though she wasn't worried about the danger of his journey:
"First, let's confirm, Annan. Your destination this time is one hundred and eighty-six years into the future.
"According to the anchoring of the Fourth Chronicle Theory, the Worm's location is on the 'Holy Mountain.' In other words, it is atop the high platform that is now the site of the 'Holy Nation'—this isn't merely to avoid the Mist, but also to create a cage suitable for imprisoning the Worm."
"Of course, calling it a cage might be too flattering... A more accurate term would be a haven designed to make the Worm feel comfortable and secure so that it would voluntarily crawl in. This is why we can pinpoint and track its approximate location."
"So, the Worm is right here one hundred and eighty-six years in the future?"
