Whispering Verse

"It's a really good story of love and sacrifice. Although the plot is simple, it's also a good fairy tale for children."

The gray-robed god commented that the bonfire in front of him was gradually returning to its original state, and in his hands, a thin little book was taking shape, which was the story of the "Sleeping Princess".

Shade stood up with his hands on the ground, and temporarily gave Mia in his arms to Miss Olanold. He asked respectfully:

"God, this story is not over yet. The kiss of true love can save the princess in the story, but in reality, only real sacrifice can save those who cannot wake up. Can you lend me your power temporarily? I want to As the man who brought this story into the world, I show you the true power of this fairy tale."

"This is your story, your strength."

The gray-robed sage handed the small book in his hand to Shade, and the golden light scattered towards Shade, giving him enough spirit to use the Mystic Lock once.

At this time, the fourth spiritual rune of the three rings had just appeared. With a vague feeling, Shade could almost reach out and touch the edge of the Mystical Lock Magic.

God gave him temporary power, and with everyone watching, Shade came to the ice coffin. He pushed open the lid and picked up the red-haired witch.

Miss Samuel's face flushed with excitement, the god nodded slightly, and Miss Olanode watched this moment quietly.

"Is it out of pity or reward?"

The god asked, and Shade, whose body showed a golden afterglow, shook his head slightly, and the glow illuminated Miss Fiona Drago's face:

"I'm just trying to help them."

He thought about Joey Barton again:

"Everything has a price, and I am willing to sacrifice my own strength to save others."

Of course, he would do this as little as possible, but now he was willing to pay the price.

"Selfless sacrifice?"

The god smiled. Shade hesitated for a moment and nodded:

"Yes, not for any reward, not even for mercy, I just want to help them."

"I see, this is what mortals call sacrifice."

The god held the scepter in his hand and suddenly tapped lightly on the floor tiles. And with this sound, the feeling in Xia De's heart finally reached its limit.

The bonfire disappeared and the wind stopped, but the surroundings gradually became brighter.

Miss Samuel and Miss O'Lanord looked around, watching the dilapidated hall floor tiles gradually being covered by red carpets, watching the ceiling damaged by the battle overhead extending higher, and the crystal chandelier slowly moving amidst the sound of chains. hang down.

It was as if the stage had changed and there was a whole new scene behind the curtain.

The smell of corruption in the air was swept away, and as the light continued to intensify, beneath the feet was a huge royal palace rebuilt based on the front hall of the Cadiz Library.

The splendid decoration is in sharp contrast to the decay and dilapidation just now. And outside the huge floor-to-ceiling window, there is a small town distributed in a grid. It was dark night outside, and the light of the silver moon poured over the town, illuminating the snowy street and shop windows, but there was no match girl on the street. Farther away, there is a sea of ​​dense trees. The canopy of the giant tree in the center of the sea of ​​trees looks far away from the royal palace in the castle above, but no one knows whether the bonfire under the giant tree is still lit.

Shade and the ice coffin were located in the deepest part of the palace, seven steps higher than where the witches were. Holy silver and emerald green tapestries were hung alternately on the walls. They were supposed to be royal seals, but now they showed symbols of the moon and trees.

And where the throne should have been, the ice coffin was displayed.

Shade looked at Miss Fiona Drago's face and knew that the next action was very impolite, but he could only do this:

"Feel sorry."

He kissed the second principal of St. Byrons, a witch with the blood of the red dragon royal family.

[Sleeping Princess] The characteristics of the mysterious lock are officially activated at this moment. Shade felt that he was losing something, but he seemed to be gaining something.

The four-color aura bloomed on Shade and was transmitted to the red dragon witch.

[Outlander, the thaumaturgy "Moon Shadow's Illusion" has been changed to an unavailable state. 】

This is sacrifice.

The loss of the thaumaturgic effect made the soul feel dazed and empty, but in return, the witch's eyelashes trembled slightly when she was kissed by Shade, and then she opened her eyes.

She looked at Shade with burgundy eyes, her face flushed, and she seemed to suddenly understand something. Then, white sleeves with hollow details hugged Shade, and she responded to Shade's help with a more passionate kiss.

Witches all seem to like the perfume "Witch's Smell", but different witches will fine-tune the scent of the perfume according to their own preferences. The smell of Miss Fiona Drago's perfume is a mixture of mint and licorice.

[Sleeping Princess] One of the characteristics of the Mystic Lock is to "awaken" women who have fallen into sleep, died, or are about to leave. Both the caster and the redeemed need to pay a price. The price that Shade paid was the permanent ineffectiveness of a thaumaturgy, and the price that Miss Drago paid could not be seen for the time being, but her injury was not serious, so the price should not be serious.

When the kiss ended, all the spirit given by the gods to release the mysterious locks was exhausted. The splendid palace then faded away, darkness rushed back, and they returned to the main entrance hall of the Cadiz Library again.

Miss Fiona Drago sat in an ice coffin, her face illuminated by the diffuse light of the campfire. He let go of Shade's neck and smiled at him with a blushing face. After hearing Miss Olanode's cough, he climbed out of the ice coffin neatly.

Gu Peng

"Teacher~"

She walked towards her teacher beside the campfire, and when she passed Shade, the tip of her tail rubbed the back of Shade's hand. Although that tail looks dangerous, it is actually extremely soft. Of course, it cannot compare to Mia's short tail.

Shade stood there, the life ring behind him slowly disappearing. He doesn't just have to give, [Sleeping Princess] Mysuo doesn't just have the power of sacrifice. When he unfolds the mystery lock again, he can summon the shadow of Miss Fiona Drago to assist in the battle, or he can use part of the power of the "princess" while he is in the mystery lock.

That is just the power of Miss Fiona Drago at this time, the awakened "princess", the mark left in the mystery lock.

[Outlander, you have obtained the spell "Power of the Red Dragon". Greatly enhances one's own strength in a short period of time, but will fall into a short period of weakness. 】

[Outlander, you have some insights into "power" and "dragon". 】

"The reverberation of time and space shakes the sleeping power. The characteristic of the mystery lock is that it randomly loses part of its power and recovers the departed 'princess'. The shadow of the 'princess' remains inside the mystery lock, and I can obtain some of the properties of the 'princess'. Resurrection Kiss and the power of summons, it seems that Lesia’s teachings still have an impact on me.”

Missing the red-haired princess and the blond writer whom he hadn't seen for more than a month, he looked up at the gods who were looking at the mortals with a smile on their faces:

"Why, will there be a reward?"

He originally thought that the mythical lock was just a sacrifice.

"You did sacrifice voluntarily, but this world is always fair. Although what you gain is not equal to what you pay, at least your goodwill will not go unrewarded."

The old sage in gray robe took a puff of his pipe with satisfaction, and Shade also walked back to the bonfire from the ice coffin.

Miss Samuel patted the soft cushion beside her and excitedly motioned for Shade to sit down and talk. She was very interested in everything that just happened. Miss Olanold sat with her student. The former was wearing a black cloak and had her hands wrapped around her legs, revealing a pair of brown long lace-up women's cloth boots. The latter was kneeling and sitting slightly behind. Quietly winking at Shade.

"It's a very good story. I'm very satisfied. Then I can make your second wish come true. This staff belongs to the descendants of the long-leaf elves. When needed, my followers will appear to help you build the dream you dream of. 's library."

He laid the long wooden staff in his hand horizontally, and then handed the long staff to Shade.

Shade could clearly feel the rich miraculous elements above without even touching it. Even if this item is not a relic at this time, it can still be called an "artifact".

He handed the long stick to Miss Olanode, who looked at Shade with a disappointed look:

"So, you're leaving?"

"Yeah, about five more minutes."

Shade nodded, hesitated and then said:

"Actually, I want to seek help when I come here this time. I am fighting a very difficult enemy, and I want to learn more ways to use the [Moonlight Sword]."

Mia finally found a chance, escaped from Miss Olanode, and returned to Shade, while Miss Drago looked at the cat curiously.

"It's a pity that time is running out, but it doesn't matter. At least you can all leave here safely. Don't forget to say hello to Miss Feliana for me."

Shade said with a smile, but he was actually worried about the decisive battle with Joey Barton later.

"If you just want to learn some skills, I can help you."

The smiling old sage said, He was still sitting cross-legged by the campfire and seemed to be in a good mood.

He pointed at Miss Olanode, and some light spots floated out from her forehead and entered Shade's head. More uses of the Moonlight Great Sword naturally appeared in Sha De's mind. After the interpretation and identification of the "other self", it easily became a skill that he could master immediately.

That is to use a physical sword, use the "Moonlight Great Sword", and use the "Moonlight Great Sword" to release the "Moonlight Slash" technique.

"This is a small gift. I am not a very strict god."

He said with a smile.

"Thanks you."

Shade nodded slightly and looked outside the huge door frame. Chixue is still going on, but it is much smaller than when Xia De first came.

"Witches, please leave now. Although the weather is still very bad, now is the most suitable opportunity."

The god suggested.

"I"

Shade wanted to say that he would set off with the three witches. After all, he still had some time, but the old man in gray robe said again:

"How about you stay here and talk to me again? It's rare to meet someone as interesting as you. We can talk about those stories."

The separation was so sudden. Although they had already known that this separation would last for a long time, when the gods brought this up, both Shade and the witches felt disappointed.

None of them moved. Shade pursed his lips, not knowing how to speak. The bonfire in front of them was still dancing happily, and the sound of the old sage smoking his pipe sounded intermittently. The shadows float, but time does not pause.