Whispering Verse

Lesia was an official student of Zalas Literary Academy when she was in the lower grade. She later left the academy and returned to Delarion due to family reasons, so her basic knowledge was very solid.

"This matter has gone beyond the scope of our influence. I received news that the Church of the Five Gods actually sent new high-level warlocks directly from the Holy See to the Diocese of Coldwater Port. The three major thaumaturgy academies also sent their respective political and economic schools. The professor is rushing here.”

"School of Political Economics?"

Shade suddenly asked. He still remembered that this was the only college in St. Byrons that did not recruit correspondence magicians. At that time, he asked the doctor about the specific situation, but the doctor just refused to answer vaguely.

"Oh, yeah, you're only a month old, so you don't know."

Lesia, who was wearing a silver crown behind the desk, nodded and explained again:

"The three major thaumaturgy academies all have political and economic branches. This department corresponds to the management of non-human alien creatures, that is, the management of humanoid race students, and the handling of special events involving the participation of creatures of other races. The Sixth Era Nowadays, it is rare to see non-human races in the civilized world."

The only ones Shade had ever really seen were vampires.

"Therefore, the college will not discuss xenobiotics too much with lower-grade students. It involves some things that I don't know about. In short, both the college and the church are actively dealing with this incident. There are even rumors that, Some secret sects also marched from the New World to Coldwater Port, and these people seem to be very concerned about this matter. This is quite puzzling. When did the group of ring warlocks based in the New World become so enthusiastic?"

She frowned nicely.

Shade knew the truth, but he couldn't tell it, so he could only add:

"I also heard that a great witch from the Witch Council is coming here."

During the first section of "The Whispering Psalm", because some people still doubted the authenticity of the great prophecy, the identity of the chosen one was not really revealed until Iluna fully awakened. But this time, he really felt that the chosen one affected the whole world.

It seems that the cold water port city is undercurrent due to the sea return ceremony. In fact, it is because of the unexpected appearance of the chosen one, making this seaport city the center of attention of the ring magicians in the material world.

The third news is still related to the fishmen and the cult. The fishbone pirate ship appeared again in the waters of Coldwater Port earlier today and robbed a large steam freighter that departed from Coldwater Port and headed for the New World.

Including the crew, sailors and some passengers who took the cargo ship to the New World, all 123 people on the ship disappeared, but pets such as cats, dogs, and parrots were safe. When the church's fleet arrived, only the empty ship was left parked on the sea. Because the incident occurred early in the morning, the bread in the restaurant that had only been bitten was still warm.

The first step in the sea-returning ritual, the spread of the Mermaid's Song curse, was completely successful because of the greedy warehouse dispatcher. The second step is for the Evil God's descendant "Fishbone Pirate Ship" to spread fear in the local area. When moving offshore, it leaves a beacon with the Evil God's power in the offshore area surrounding the Coldwater Port.

Although they suffered a defeat due to Shade, as long as they did not encounter Shade, the ship had almost no opponents in the offshore.

"According to the current progress, the church estimates that around next Wednesday, the third step of the sea return ceremony will begin. When the red ocean appears, the people who bear the mermaid curse will step into the ocean. When they disappear into the deep sea, the mermaids will be swept away. Huge waves will flood the city.”

Next Wednesday happens to be the "week" predicted by Luvia, and her prediction of paying the price is indeed accurate.

Lesia read the last part of the letter, then put down what she was holding and looked at Shade. Her Royal Highness the Princess frowned, looking very worried:

"The relic [Fishbone Pirate Ship] is something that cannot be completely destroyed, so the church will not waste time on it, but focus on stopping this conspiracy on land in Cold Water Port. Next Wednesday, I hope you can be by my side .”

"No problem at all."

Shade said, holding his hands together and looking at the girl in front of him. It wasn't until Lesia turned her head embarrassedly and looked at the evening scenery outside the window that Shade sighed:

"The other nine ring warlocks who are on the same boat with us would like your help to continue to find their whereabouts, especially Mr. Darkness. If they really can't be found, maybe next Tuesday or Wednesday, I will go to the Red Sea by the sea. Try your luck in the sea water.”

"You've been really busy this week. Have you got the 15 credits?"

The princess asked again, which made Shade sigh again:

"No, the mercury vial in my hand is worth about 5 credits. The old priest in our group promised to take me to learn more tomorrow. Also, a good friend of mine will return to Tobesk tomorrow, and she may be able to help. But whether 15 points will be enough before Saturday, I don’t know.”

"If you really need it, just ask me for help."

She was still looking out the window sideways, and Shade noticed that the princess's earlobes were a little red:

"I don't have anything else, and I have a lot of pocket money. If you really lack credits, I can lend you money, and you can buy some relics and give them to the college. We are friends."

Shade suddenly discovered that Lesia's profile was so similar to Miss Carina's profile.

The two discussed the difference between cultists operating inland and those in seaport cities. Seeing that the rain outside had stopped, Lesiya led Shade around the garden before dinner and gave him a message. Introducing the ancestors of the Cavendish family who left their mark on this mansion.

Among them, the current king added a statue of a knight spraying water to the garden of the mansion thirteen years ago. When Miss Carina was a child, she asked for a swing in the garden of the mansion.

It was wet everywhere, so Lecia didn't try the swing. She just talked about her childhood memories and missed those carefree days.

The sun had already set, otherwise Lesia would have even tried to take Shad to hunt in the royal forest outside the mansion, or go fishing on the coastal beach. The heroic princess loves fairy tales, but she also loves hunting. This reminded Shade of a very famous story, but when he wanted to tell it, he was stopped by Lesia. The red-haired girl shook her head and said seriously:

"Oh, Shade, I think you should stop telling stories easily. At least don't tell me any stories until the incident in the Shadow of Coldwater Harbor is over."

She also laughed. She turned her back to Shade, put her hands behind her back, turned her face slightly, and stood in the garden facing the sunset:

“But to be honest, I really enjoyed the story of ‘Heart of the Ocean’ that you told me on the boat.”