The Shining Star Above The Heaven-Chapter 546: Believe in Me

After the discussion among all the major power leaders on the Barisan continent came to an end, a few decided to stay, while the others returned to their territories. The people outside, who had been wondering about the result of the meeting, were then told that the problem had been resolved.

The patriarchs of the Flamecrest and Rivas families had agreed that their descendants would marry each other. The wedding would take place in the main church of the Heavenly Direction Church, with the date to be announced later.

Hearing this, the people erupted in an uproar, as they had not expected the issue to be resolved so easily. This was truly unprecedented. A union between the descendants of the Flamecrest and Rivas families would cause a sensation across the continent.

But then they understood—it might have been Aldrian’s influence that allowed the negotiation to proceed so smoothly.

After that, the leaders announced that, in the near future, there would be an important announcement and asked the entire populace across the continent to prepare. This caused many to raise their eyebrows. What kind of announcement would make the leaders appear so serious?

But they could only wait, as the leaders dispersed—the ones who stayed behind were those with family members in Aldrian’s group. Aldrey and Irene still wanted to stay with Aldrian. Sylphia remained to speak further with her father, and Baek Jimin also spent time with her mother.

Venerable Karma Seeker also stayed behind, following Aldrian.

At this time, Aldrian was inside another tent that had been set up for privacy. The tent was even furnished with luxury beds for resting. He sat with Aldrey and Irene at a small table, enjoying tea together.

"How are you doing, son? I see you’ve caused quite an uproar out there—it always makes me worry," Irene asked as she touched Aldrian’s hand. She sat close to him, as if she couldn’t bear to sit too far away.

Aldrian smiled at his mother.

"I’m good, Mother. Don’t you see how I am right now? There’s nothing out there that can endanger your son," he replied in a joking tone.

Aldrey and Irene giggled at his remark.

"As long as you’re okay," she said softly.

Aldrey looked at his son with pride, but there was also worry—and even sadness—in his eyes. Aldrian understood exactly what his parents were feeling.

"Father, Mother, please be assured. I’ll do my best to keep all of us alive through this prophesied time. Maybe we can stop the devils from summoning that thing, right? So please lift your spirits, and don’t worry too much about me," he said, placing his hands over both Irene’s and Aldrey’s.

"But even if we end up facing something beyond our capabilities, that still won’t be the end. That won’t be our end. Please believe in me—believe that I can get us all through it," Aldrian said.

His parents’ expressions shifted to quiet resignation, and they couldn’t help but sigh.

"How can we not worry," Aldrey said, "when you’ve become the pillar of everything that’s to come—and you may be the one to face that thing? Even if you’re strong now, I don’t think it’s enough to face it, so—" He paused, looking at his son with a pained expression.

It hurt to see Aldrian bearing the weight of his destiny as the chosen one—the one who would become the pillar in the prophesied time. He was still in his teens, yet already forced to grow up too quickly, carrying a role far too heavy for someone his age. As his father, Aldrey felt immense pride, but also deep sorrow. He wished he could take some of that burden for himself—but he knew his own limits.

He was nowhere near Aldrian.

He could do nothing about it, and that made him angry at himself—at his weakness, at his helplessness. All he could do was wish he were stronger.

Irene felt the same. As Aldrian’s mother, her worry ran even deeper. Her heart was in turmoil. The son she had carried and raised was the one destined to bear the fate of the entire continent.

The small child who once followed her and his father wherever they went would now be the one to lead them all through the prophesied time.

The heavens had given them something extraordinary—a genius unlike any seen before. But in return, he had to carry a burden no child should ever bear.

"Father, Mother."

They turned to look at their son that always smiled at them.

And then, suddenly, the world around them changed.

They stunned. It only took a moment to realize that Aldrian had drawn them into his illusion.

They now stood in the middle of a vast grassland, surrounded by many people all looking in their direction. If they tried to count, the number could easily reach into the hundreds of thousands.

Aldrey and Irene’s bodies trembled. Even within this illusion, they could sense the powerful presence of the people around them. Standing before them, they felt their souls shake and the urge to bow deeply.

Then, suddenly, all these people prostrated themselves in their direction, leaving Aldrey and Irene shocked. What was happening?

"This is my memory from when I entered the core area of the Everlasting Silent Forest," Aldrian explained, but Aldrey and Irene continued to look around in bewilderment.

"These people are the wills of the divine beings from the higher realms—the ones who were brought here alongside the dragon and the phoenix." Aldrian’s eyes scanned the prostrating figures.

"They, as beings of the higher realms—the realm of divinity—have placed all their trust in me. They believe I will succeed in this endeavor." He recalled their words, filled with unwavering conviction.

Aldrey and Irene finally looked at Aldrian behind them and saw his gaze fixed on the prostrating figures, as if they were his own people. Then Aldrian shifted his eyes back to meet Aldrey and Irene’s.

"If these people can believe in me to get through this prophesied time, then I want my father and mother—the ones closest to me, my family, to believe in me as well. How can these people, whom I’ve never met in my life, believe in me, but not the parents who have guided and stood by my side? If I am truly the chosen one, then heaven would not give me a task impossible to face."

"What I need right now is for father and mother, to believe in me. Even though you worry, please trust that we can survive this prophesied time. Believe that if I am destined for this, then I can accomplish it."

"Believe in your son—the one you raised and gave your love to."

"Believe in me."

After his words, silence fell.

After a few moments, Aldrey was the first to move. Without warning, he pulled Aldrian into a tight embrace.

"I’m sorry, son. You’re right. If these people can trust and believe you will get through this prophesied time, then why shouldn’t we believe in you? I feel like I’ve failed as a father. You are truly my pride," Aldrey said.

Irene stepped forward and hugged Aldrian from behind.

"I’m sorry, Aldrian, for doubting you and your destiny. You are our pride. I only hope that you won’t get hurt and that we can all live happily afterward," she said.

Their words of support made Aldrian smile. He hugged both of his parents tightly and sighed inwardly. It felt like he was the elder one calming anxious children.

He showed them memories from his past life’s followers and slightly fabricated a story so his parents could truly believe in him, and not worry excessively.

Technically, he wasn’t lying. He had truly never met those people in this life. There was no way he could just tell them he was the reincarnation of a mighty figure from the past slowly regaining his memories.

However, Aldrian knew that his parents’ worries and doubts had their own basis. What they saw in the illusion was beyond their comprehension, "that" thing is beyond their level.

Even he sensed that, with his current strength, there was no chance of winning. Yet he still believed he could face that threat no matter what.

There might be something that can help, something that can boost his strength. It might be located in the palace on the floating land.

With the planning of many people and even the heavens, he did not believe they were simply pushing him toward death.

Then Aldrian, Aldrey and Irene’s surroundings returned to the inside of the tent before they separated and smiles returned to their faces.

Afterwards, they talked about Aldrian’s journey and his experiences. He also shared details about his relationship with Sylphia and hinted that he might have a harem. How did Aldrey and Irene react?

"Ahahaha, just as I thought—he’s like me. There’s no way those women can resist our son’s charm! I bet even more women would line up if he showed his true face to the whole world," Aldrey said with a boisterous laugh.

"Son, are you playing with their hearts? Don’t toy with women’s feelings—it could be your downfall. Even if you’re powerful, never underestimate the craziness of women," Irene said with slight disappointment.

Aldrian sighed at his parents’ reactions and assured them that he truly loved Sylphia. He explained that having a harem was not a game to him and that he did not play with women’s hearts—he wasn’t toying with either Slyphia or Baek Jimin.

They talked for hours until sunset. When they finally stepped out of their tent, the situation had calmed significantly as most people had dispersed. A few remained, hoping to find something "spicy." These were the types who liked gathering breaking news to sell to others.

Aldrian then looked at his parents.

"It looks like we’ll have to be apart again for a while."

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