bookbashuk Chapter 435 Becoming Vera's Apprentice?
Chapter 435 Becoming Vera's Apprentice?
Chapter 435 Becoming Vera's Apprentice?
Upon hearing Ossie's last words, Dui was also moved.
In Valinor, the Valar undoubtedly hold supreme power and possess the world's rules and mysteries.
Learning from Vera up close would undoubtedly bring enormous benefits.
Sauron, for example, once studied under Valaoli, learning the art of forging and successfully creating his own unique Ring system, which enhanced his power.
Gandalf, as Maiar Orolin, also studied under Veranina, from whom he learned profound compassion for all beings, boundless patience, and gained infinite wisdom.
There was also Saruman in white robes, who once came to Middle-earth as a wizard and studied under Auli, the god of craftsmen; Redagast in brown robes, who studied under Yavanna, the goddess of plants; and the wizards Romisdanu and Moreda in blue robes, who both studied under Oromi, the god of the hunt.
It can be said that the Maias were not only responsible for serving and assisting the Valar, but some of the Maias who were favored by the Valar were also taken in as students and taught the Valar knowledge and skills.
And without exception, these Mayas will all stand out from one type of Maya and become the elite of the Mayas.
So if Dui really manages to gain the favor of one of the Vera and become her apprentice.
His strength will then be greatly improved, which is a shortcut that countless people dream of.
Having received so much information from Ossie, Dui sincerely thanked her, saying, "Thank you so much, Your Highness Ossie, for telling me all this. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would be completely clueless and running around blindly!"
Ossie laughed heartily, his demeanor both dignified and casual. "No need for that. Even if I don't tell you, you'll find out soon enough."
Then he winked knowingly and said, "Being able to learn from Vera is a very rare opportunity. You have already gained Vera's attention and have a greater chance of being valued by Vera and taken on as an apprentice than others. You should seize the opportunity, carefully consider which Vera to choose as your mentor, and then actively work hard to gain Vera's approval."
Upon hearing this, Dui's expression hardened, and he earnestly inquired, "Your Highness Ossie, could you perhaps offer me some guidance? I would be eternally grateful!"
Ossie replied with a smile, "I have long heard of your many talents. It is said that the Taylor steamship originated from your inspiration, a craft that is enough to usher in a new era."
If you wish to master this art, you may seek instruction from Viraoli, the god of craftsmanship and forging. With your skills, you will surely earn His appreciation.
"If you wish to hear the words of the dead and gain wisdom, you can go to the Temple of Mandos to study under Villanamou. He is one of the Villars who agreed to your going to Valinor and greatly appreciates you. If you go to study there, there is a great chance that you will be accepted by Him."
"Or, if you wish to follow the greatest Valar king, you may travel to the summit of Mount Tanikritil, the highest peak in the Perorei Mountains, where the palace of the Valar Manwë and Queen Varda resides." Ossie winked with a smile. "Manwë is the Lord of Birds and loves birds. The Thunderbirds and Phoenixes you created in Middle-earth are greatly favored by Manwë. If you bring them with you when you visit, you will have a great chance of winning the Valar's favor."
Upon hearing Ossie's explanation, Dui understood.
Ossi mainly talked about these three Villas, clearly believing that he had a better chance of becoming an apprentice to one of them.
Ossie ranked the god of craftsmen, Aurelia, as his first apprentice because he saw Dui invent the wand, forge the Flaming Sword, the Crown of Wisdom, the Golden Cup, the Invisibility Cloak, the Philosopher's Stone, and so on, and believed that Dui had exceptional talent in craftsmanship.
Therefore, it is believed that Dui should learn from Villaoli.
Or perhaps Villaoli also expressed his preference for Dui, so Ossi believes that the chances of Dui becoming Villaoli's apprentice are the highest.
Secondly, there is Mandos, the ruler of the dead. He controls the fate of the dead, the judgment of destiny, the rebirth of elven undead, and the temporary stay of human undead. Among the Valar, his power is the most mysterious, and he is one of the most authoritative and powerful beings in Arda.
Dui was most impressed by him, after all, when he created the Resurrection Stone, it attracted the attention of Mandos, so it could be said that they had met in Middle-earth.
Even the fact that Dui's gaze lingered on him temporarily strengthened his soul, greatly shortening the time it took to advance to the Maya level.
Dui guessed that the most mysterious Vera's attention to him was more likely due to the resurrection stone he created that could summon phantom souls.
After all, while the resurrection stone cannot truly summon a soul, it does, to some extent, break the boundary between life and death.
Dui even used the Resurrection Stone to summon the phantom souls of Elven master craftsmen such as Fëanor and Celebrimbor, and under their guidance, successfully created the Earth Ring Kayah, which was unaffected by Sauron's One Ring.
Of course, it is also possible that this Vera saw something in Dui, after all, Mandos, as the judge of fate, has prophetic abilities that other Veras cannot match.
Even after defeating Morgoth and banishing him to the Void in the First Age, he made the prophecy of the Last War, stating that Morgoth would break free of his chains, return to the world of Arda, and start the Last War.
As for Manwe, the leader of Villa, he also expressed his appreciation for Dui and agreed to grant Dui the right to go to Valinor.
As the one who initially decided to send wizards to Middle-earth to assist the people of Middle-earth in destroying Sauron, Manwë has always been watching Middle-earth closely.
Manwei is the ruler of the sky, air, clouds, and birds. He can use the power of the sky and wind to see the whole situation, and giant eagles and other birds are his eyes and ears.
Dui's every move in Middle-earth was, unsurprisingly, observed by the King of Valar, and thus garnered some attention.
However, as the King of the Valar, Manwë is known as the monarch of Arda and is the highest ruler besides the creator god Ilúvatar. He has countless followers, and even if Dui receives some attention and appreciation from Manwë, it would be difficult for him to become his student.
That's why Ossi placed him last among those who could become his apprentices.
Of course, this is a guess made by Dui based on Ossie's words.
Although he didn't know why this Ocean Maya, whom he had just met, would take the initiative to give him guidance and provide him with very useful information, Dui still chose to accept this friendly gesture.
Seeing that her husband had finished talking with Duir, Queen Uni spoke up, "Duir, according to my maids, you wanted to find some of the oldest and hardest sand. I've sent them to the pastures to find some, but I don't know if it's what you need?"
As the sea queen Uni waved, a beautiful mermaid swam in, holding a large scallop in her hands.
The seashell opened, revealing a bowl full of sand.
These grains of sand are as fine as dust, yet they appear incredibly heavy, so much so that even the seawater could not stir them. Moreover, they glitter like broken diamonds, shimmering with a faint silver light.
Moreover, these dust particles, imbued with the scent of time, have remained unworn despite millions of years of erosion and washing; instead, they have become even more crystalline and dazzling.
Dui's eyes lit up when he saw the sand.
"Thank you, Princess Uni, this is exactly the dust I need."
Upon hearing this, Uni smiled and said, "Since it's what you need, I'll have the O'Arni (mermaids) collect it for you, however much you want."
Dui shook his head gratefully: "Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness Uni. This is enough for now."