Whispering Verse

"The academy probably thinks so too. After all, I haven't heard of any new correspondence class magician who can obtain a Keeper-level [relic] at once."

Dr. Schneider also agreed with Miss Louisa. When it came to fate, the ring magician was quite cautious after all.

Just staring at the dice, Shade had a strong urge to take it out of its setting. But fortunately, Dice is still under containment, and Shade can completely resist this temptation.

But he still put a finger on the dice, wanting to feel its cold metal touch.

In my mind, a murmuring female voice suddenly sounded:

[Although the road of destiny diverges at your feet, if you have useful tools, you may not be able to choose the right path. From 1 to 20, and then from 20 to 1, you see your own unique destiny from the rolling dice. At this moment, it is the time to flip the dice...]

"Are you sure you want me to throw the dice now?"

Shade asked in surprise, and a murmur sounded in his ears:

[Outsiders, when you embark on this road of destiny, the choice is always in your hands. But sometimes, some reasonable attempts can help you understand your destiny more fully. I saw interesting things for you through my vision. Do you have the courage to challenge your luck? 】

Shade thought for a while, and he was quite aware that there was something strange about his "other self". Although I don’t know if this is a trait of a foreigner or if it’s something wrong with the other person. But any behavior of the whispering voice so far is credible. Although he is full of worries and suspicions about this mysterious and weird world, Shade is also willing to give out some trust occasionally.

Before the doctor and others could object, he rolled the dice and let it fall on the coffee table.

The sound of the metal dice hitting the wooden coffee table startled everyone present. But the dice soon stabilized, with the number "20" toward the top. Shade felt that he was not that surprised. He just heard the pleasant laughter of the woman in his ears.

[Although you always don’t believe it, I am you. 】

The four of them looked at the number and said nothing. It took a long time before the doctor reminded him seriously:

"This time it's 20... This is your [relic], we have no right to interfere. But I must remind you, Shade, people are not always so lucky. This impulse brings destiny gift, but it won’t necessarily be the next time.”

"Every gift that belongs to fate has already been marked with a price. This time 20... will probably consume your luck for a long time. I have always believed in the 'Law of Conservation of Luck.'"

The writer also said that, but as a clergyman, the old priest Augustus pointed out that the conservation of luck is an unfounded superstition.

Shade accepted these admonitions, but he was not prepared to explain his motivations for doing so. The uniqueness of the woman's voice in his head is a secret that belongs only to him and is the characteristic of a foreigner. It was enough for him to know this, at least for now, he would not tell anyone else about it.

The "good thing" of throwing 20 points cannot be observed yet, but according to the characteristics of the dice, Shade will know it sooner or later, so he just needs to wait.

After all the matters concerning Shade's formal joining of the academy were settled, the doctor opened the bottle of champagne to celebrate that the group finally had five people.

Shade didn't really like drinking, but since it was a celebration, he didn't refuse. While the doctor was pouring wine for everyone, he curiously asked if these books would be regarded as revealing the secrets of the academy if he took them back and accidentally lost them. However, the doctor told him not to worry about this:

"First-grade textbooks and materials do not have any precious value. It does not mean that this knowledge is not precious, but it can be obtained through other channels, so even if you lose it, you will only need to spend more gold pounds. Go to the college and buy another set. Some books won’t be encrypted until your second year.”

Now Shade felt more at ease. Doctors, writers and priests all encouraged Shade to study hard as people who had experienced it. They all agreed that his main task now was to carve the first spiritual rune for himself.

"The "Theoretical Basics of Spiritual Runes (Part 1)" course will give recommendations for inscribing the first rune based on the talent of the ring warlock. What recommendation did the academy give you? Is it [Light]?"

"Yes."

Shade said while flipping through the book in his hand.

"Generally speaking, the academy recommends that the first spiritual rune be engraved with the runes representing the elements, because it will be easier. You have [Silver Moon] yourself, and the compatibility with [Light] and [Stars] is quite good, and even I took the initiative to create [Light Technique]. But [Stars] was too complicated for first graders, so it turned out to be [Light]."

The doctor smiled, then stood up and took out a book from the pile of books and handed it to Shade:

""Crazy Light Chaser", a crazy novel written by an unknown writer in the Fifth Age, has [enlightenment] because of civilization. This is a translated manuscript. Reading it to try to engrave [light] is the most Appropriate means. Of course, few people can directly obtain light. If you can obtain any extended concept spirit rune, you are considered qualified."

Before today's party, the doctor had already shared the news about the sage-level relic [The Box of God] and the Mercury Blood Organization that Shade had obtained through letters in advance to other people in the same group. They all agreed to this news. Each person paid Shard a fee of £1.

Shade did not take the four pounds, including Luvia Anat, who was not in Tobesk, but used the money to pay off part of this month's arrears of ten pounds. The remaining 6 pounds will have to wait a while, after all, he still needs gold pounds to support himself and little Mia.

It is said that orange cats have good appetites, so Shade should be prepared.

The doctor was very efficient. Before the meeting ended that morning, he told Shade another piece of good news:

"I found out from the real estate agency that the house at No. 6 Saint Teresa Square, the entire three-story house including the land, was the property of the original Detective Sparrow Hamilton. Did he leave a suicide note?"

"He stayed, locked in the cupboard by me."

Shade was in a daze because of this good news, and couldn't believe that he had inherited the entire house. All the haze after coming to the steam age seemed to dissipate because of this news. He didn't know in his heart that he was so eager to have a home of his own.

Priest August's expression was normal, and Miss Louisa looked at Shade in surprise:

"Mr. Hamilton, you will never be short of gold pounds in your life."

"but."

Shade did not get too happy too soon, but looked at the doctor. As expected, the doctor continued to talk using this conjunction. His expression was tangled, and he didn't know what tone he should use to say:

"But don't be too happy. There is something wrong with that house. No. 6, Saint Teresa Square, was bought by Sparrow Hamilton for 300 pounds when he came to Tobesk two years ago."

"Is this cheap? Even if it's a haunted house, it won't..."

Miss Louisa frowned and asked. Although 300 pounds is a lot, you must know that this is Tobesk City, the capital of the Kingdom of Delarian, one of the two major human kingdoms in the material world. It is the Pearl of the North, the City of Fog, and the civilization of the Old World. Convergence Point, these are the names here.

As for No. 6 Saint Teresa Square, you can see the "Jodel Palace" building complex directly from the window. The soil there is more valuable than gold.

Doctors have clinics, priests live in churches, and only female writers now live alone in rented apartments in the Tobesk University District, and are very sensitive to housing prices. Not counting the land, it was just the entire house in Saint Teresa Square. Not to mention 300 pounds, there was no place to buy it even for 20,000 pounds.