With the help of the crowd, Kirito successfully reached the top of the World Tree and, with Yui's assistance, found the imprisoned Asuna.
Just as Kirito and the others were about to leave, Sugou Nobuyuki, that scum, suddenly appeared and used his g-
Meanwhile, Mirai allowed a glimpse of the world above.
This further fueled the people of Enkanomiya's desire to ascend to the surface.
Subsequently, Ling Feng found Orobas in a palace-like structure.
"Orobas, you are still the same, loving humanity. These people should be your subjects now, right?"
"Mhm."
Then, Orobas recounted his recent experiences to Ling Feng.
Although they were not of the same race, the man and the serpent found they had a good rapport and conversed at length.
From Orobas, Ling Feng learned that:
He had originally intended to live out his twilight years in the Dark Sea. However, he unexpectedly received a gift from the Dark Sea: the power of the Coral Branch.
The Coral Branch possessed both the power of Geo and Hydro.
While wandering aimlessly at the edge of the Dark Sea, it accidentally fell into Enkanomiya.
It was then discovered by a child who pleaded for it to become the god of their people. Orobas agreed, overthrew the rule of the Sun Children, and changed the people's oppressed lives.
Thus, Orobas became the deity protecting the people of Enkanomiya, revered as Orobashi no Mikoto and Sangonomiya Kokomi.
"Your experience is truly remarkable."
"Who would have thought? I promised them I would lead them away from Enkanomiya and to the surface world."
"By the way, Orobas, you already understand what I hinted at."
At this, Orobas's massive serpent head nodded.
"I discovered that the people of Enkanomiya have archives and libraries. I was going to open them to take a look."
"But recalling what you said, coupled with a strong feeling that these shouldn't be seen, I hid them all away in the Serpent's Heart's library."
"What is contained within those books?"
Orobas looked at Ling Feng with curiosity. Since Ling Feng had warned him, he must know something.
"I'm not sure. I only know that they are not to be seen. If you were to look, it might lead only to your death."
"That dangerous?!"
"Take me to the library. I need to find a book, and then I'll know why they shouldn't be seen."
The system had assigned him a quest to find a book titled "The Sun and Moon's Past."
Though he didn't quite understand its meaning, he decided to follow the quest. However, he dared not open it.
The "Pandora's Box" was not something to be trifled with.
"Alright. Follow me."
Orobas pondered for a moment before agreeing to Ling Feng's request. Ling Feng did not seem like the type to court disaster.
Since he wished to see, he must have his reasons.
Ling Feng followed Orobas to the library. Orobas did not enter but waited outside.
Once inside the library, Ling Feng began to search for the book titled "The Sun and Moon's Past."
Soon, Ling Feng found it.
At the same time, the system's chime once again echoed in Ling Feng's mind.