Whispering Verse

[This is the end of another story. What do you think? 】

After packing up the harvest, when Shade was about to touch the statue and head to Randall River Valley, "she" asked softly in Shade's ear.

So Shade looked at the shelf where souvenirs were stored, shook his head slightly, and entered the thick white fog:

"What can you think of it? When the old story ends, a new story will always begin."

The Church of the Forgotten is still as deserted as it was when Shade first arrived in the same month.

After walking out of the church, I can still feel the pain of the city after the earthquake. Obviously, the streetscape of Cherry Leaf Street was not much damaged by the earthquake, but the people walking in a hurry and the gloomy sky with no more snow still seemed to have cast a layer of pain called "pain" on the city. Gloomy filter.

The sadness, depression and uneasiness that spread in the city also infected Shade. Although he thought he had found the best ending, nothing was ever absolutely perfect. He could only find a relatively good outcome.

Instead of going to the Wilde Opera House or Bernanise Manor, the disguised Shade got into the carriage in a low-key manner and headed to the Fertile Land Hotel in the city center.

When we arrived at the hotel, it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon. As soon as he opened the door and walked in, Shade saw Dr. Schneider sitting by the wall in a Randall Valley robe. He was talking to Ms. Marilyn Hendel, while the soul of Joy Barton stood aside and frowned. Brows listened.

Shade first went to the counter to order a cup of hot tea, and then sat down at the table.

Ms. Handel still had few words:

"The Randall Valley thing is over, Joey and I will continue our trip."

"Then I wish you a safe journey, and please allow me once again to express my sincerest gratitude."

Shade said, Luvia said this morning that although this lady did not show up during the battle on Saturday, she cleared away the undead that were attracted by the filthy land, so that not many appeared in the Randall Valley after the catastrophe. Hauntings.

Ms. Handel shook her head slightly:

"With so many casualties in the local area, we should have been here to guide those confused souls to the end. Now that the investigative forces of the church and college are about to arrive, it's time for us to leave."

She did not stand up immediately, but Joey Barton, who was in a special soul state, spoke. Although he is a soul, his special bond with Ms. Handel makes it impossible for even the Ring Warlock to see him unless he does not want to be seen. Therefore, even Dr. Schneider can only vaguely feel it. There is a strange soul here.

"Shade, the aura of death in the material world has become stronger. Although you saved everything again, and seemed to have a happy ending, gaining the trust of the chosen ones on the earth, this has not fundamentally changed the situation. The fact that death is coming."

Shade frowned slightly, then nodded:

"I see."

The two didn't talk any more, and Shade took out a bulging wallet from his pocket and put it on the table. Ms. Handel did not refuse. After nodding slightly, she took her wallet and walked toward the door with Joey Barton saying goodbye to Shade.

"Can you tell me how much money is in that wallet?"

The doctor asked, holding the tea cup and tilting his head curiously.

Shade looked around and made several gestures with his fingers on the wine-stained table, which surprised the wealthy single middle-aged psychiatrist:

"It's really generous."

"My activities in the Randall Valley are not unpaid."

Shade hid his smile, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put the dishonest cat on his lap.

Just counting the treasure he and Iluna found behind the sewer wall, it was already as much as his savings. Just as Shade has always believed, if a ring warlock wants to make money, it is actually not difficult at all.

Because there were some sensitive topics to discuss, the two of them returned to the room that Shade rented here. Of course, Shade had never lived here. He rented the room just so that "John Watson" could have a legal address for sending and receiving letters. Even if he stayed overnight locally, he stayed at Luvia's place most of the time.

The doctor liked the room that Shade rented very much. It happened that Shade rented the room for a month because he didn't know how long he would stay, so the doctor could live here these days.

After the two sat down, Shade took out the "Book of the Demon of Malbas" and wanted the doctor to check it. However, there is too much content in it, so the book will be left with the doctor for the time being, and will be returned to Shade after he has completed the examination.

Of course, during this period, the doctor will also understand all the knowledge recorded in it, but Shade doesn't care. After all, the doctor already has enough knowledge about demons, and one more book doesn't matter.

"I heard from Luvia, how many days do you plan to stay here?"

After talking about the book, Xia De asked. The doctor smiled and nodded:

"Yes, I have never been to Randall Valley. I finally came here, so how can I leave right away? As for the identity investigation of correspondence students, isn't it up to us yet?"

"But Luvia may not be able to go back with you. The professors at the college will give her a ride."

"That's fine. I can arrange my own schedule as I like. Today is Sunday. I will stay here until next Wednesday at most and then leave. No matter how beautiful the scenery here is, it can't compare to my own home."

"I very much agree with this point of view."

Shade nodded and once again expressed his gratitude to the doctor for coming to help.

"I actually didn't help much. You defeated the demons yourself. Although I met Anat later and helped her and the other young girl defeat the enemy, that's what I should do. I'm the team leader."

Dr. Schneider said, but he and Shade had a tacit understanding and did not talk about what happened between early morning and early morning on Saturday.

Although the doctor did not see Shade participating in the final battle with his own eyes, he could guess that Shade and Luvia must have a major relationship with this matter. But since everyone in the group has their own secrets, there is no need to delve too deeply.

Moreover, the "Stone Mirror Demon-Goethe" that Shade gave him this time was really a great gift.

"Speaking of which, doctor, since you are going to stay in the Randall Valley for a few more days, are you interested in joining me to visit Father Morpheus of the Dawn Church?"

Shade asked again.

"who?"

The doctor asked subconsciously, then reacted and patted his leg with a smile:

"The old gentleman who made a bet with Father Augustus and won 10 pence from Father Augustus?"

"Yes, Luvia and I visited him last month. Father Murphy is now Bishop Murphy. We didn't see him last time. Luvia will probably go back soon. , and you don’t have time to go with me again, are you interested in going together?”

Shade extended the invitation, and the doctor agreed:

"Of course, this matter must not be left to me. You know, I always thought that Priest Augustus's old-fashioned and old-fashioned style was something he was born with. This is not to say bad things about him behind his back. Last time The old priest mentioned that he still owed money after a bet with others, so I have always been curious about what it could be, and now I can finally find the answer."

"So when do you have time? Oh, doctor, not tomorrow morning, I have a funeral to attend."

"Let me think about sightseeing plans, cursed curators, and Captain Woody summoning demons for Wednesday morning. I can buy a train ticket for Wednesday afternoon."

After agreeing with Dr. Schneider on the next time to meet, Shade said goodbye and left. As for the matter at Oxenfurt Manor, Shade has not heard any news since he woke up. But no matter how hard he and the doctor try to cover up the traces, the traces of the area covered by the demonic realm cannot completely disappear, so sooner or later the church will know that Stone Oxenfurt is the mortal who signed a contract with the demon.

But fortunately, that's all over.

After leaving the Fertile Land Hotel, Shade returned to the Church of the Forgotten. The stone statue of Mr. Lacers, which had been moved away at an unknown time, sat for a while where the stone statue of Mr. Lacers originally sat. The sound of very slight footsteps sounded from the open doorway.

Shade made an appointment with Sister Devlin and Iluna to visit the guardian in the "Heart of the Earth" again. Judging from the sound of footsteps, it was obviously the blind nun who came now, because She walked almost silently.

The nun walked to Shade, put her hands behind her knees to gather her robe, and then sat down.

Shade originally wanted to say hello, but when he turned his head, he saw that a small piece of the delicate crown-like silver eye mask worn by the nun was peeled off on the side, close to the ear. The area was about the size of two fingernails. Although Sister Devlin deliberately covered it with her gray hair, it was still quite obvious.

If you look closely, you will see that not only the small chip, but also the entire eye mask has cracks.

"Oh, what's going on?"

Shade asked in surprise. The nun folded her hands and put them on her knees, as if she was not used to it. She turned slightly sideways, not wanting Shade to see clearly the "scar" on her eyepatch. However, the sideways movement made the missing piece more conspicuous.

"In the early hours of Saturday morning, I, Professor Danist from St. Byrons, and the Thirteenth Ring Warlock 'Winter Singer' from the [Winter Hymn Ensemble], faced off against the 'Bloodweeper' Hermons and the cultists. There were some accidents while making the stone statue.”

She said softly, her tone still so calm. And that "Winter Singer" is the extra thirteen-ring warlock hidden secretly by the church. This lady believes in the old god [Winter Maiden], that is, Shade and the silver-haired short witch Chloe met in the Silver Mountains. The one who arrived.

"But isn't the eyepatch an inherited secret treasure left by the ancient Death Church? It will also be damaged?"

"This is not the first time in history. And Shade, all things are mortal."

The fire-wielding nun said softly, but she didn't seem to want to talk to Shade about her broken eye patch.