Whispering Verse

"Yes, let's get down to business."

Miss Violet said this, and then glanced at the cat lying on Shade's lap, and then motioned to her maid to take a stack of paper. Shade didn't know much about the development of papermaking technology at the end of the Fifth Era, but from a visual point of view, the quality of the stack of paper was completely comparable to the paper he used in his hometown, and there was even a faint fragrance on the paper. Presumably special treatment has been carried out starting from the raw material link.

"An improvement method for the magic potion [Fire Resistance Potion]."

She waved the paper in her hand and handed it to Shade. There were four pages in total including materials and potion making process, and Shade scanned them in less than ten seconds.

“I also finished part of my thesis.”

Miss Teresa dug out a rolled parchment from the pile of books behind her.

This roll of parchment is much thicker. Unlike Miss Violet's bold and unrestrained cursive letters, Miss Theresa's writing is extremely neat. These two writing methods can completely correspond to the characters of the witches.

"this is mine."

Shade also took out his paper and handed it to the two witches to check and read.

While they were reading their papers, Shade looked around while caressing Mia. Only then did he notice that compared to the last time he came here, there were more daily necessities scattered around the lakeside camp. Although it is unknown how much time has passed, the eight-person witch team has obviously made plans to live here for a long time.

Miss Violet's complexion looked a little bad, Miss Theresa's skirt had a piece cut off by unknown means, and the six maids looked tired to the naked eye compared to last time. Although time is chaotic, time is still affecting them.

"It was not easy to finish writing this paper. I even asked a witch for advice to complete the final draft. However, since the three of us are all prepared, at least one of us should be recognized by the god."

Shade said softly, his voice still clear amid the crackle of the campfire. The cat being touched by him was already a little sleepy. Although it had just woken up, the current environment was really pleasant.

"I hope everything goes well too."

Miss Theresa said softly, but Miss Violet did not greet the two of them and set off immediately. She handed Shade's paper to Miss Theresa, and then looked at Shade inquiringly:

"Sir, you left in such a hurry last time that we didn't have time to ask more questions. Who are you? Stop saying that you are a traveler from a foreign country. A traveler from a foreign country will not suddenly disappear from Lost Lake. , this kind of thing is not allowed in this lake.”

"It doesn't matter who I am."

Shade's fingers scratched Little Mia's chin. The latter squinted her eyes and raised her head, making a purring sound from her throat:

"The important thing is, I'm here to help you."

Miss Teresa moved her eyes away from the paper written in the language of the Sixth Age and looked at her distant aunt. She still remembered the school spread among the three major colleges that the two had discussed after Shade left last time. rumor. Although Shade is not what you would call a "nice lady," he does appear from the fog and lend a helping hand to them.

Miss Violet waved back, and the maid fetched the [Night Watch]. The familiar sword was pierced into the ground beside him by the witch, and the strange power of the island in the middle of the lost lake stimulated the silver sword to emit a holy light. The bright yellow rune of [My heart is clear and my sword slays demons] lights up, ready to be pulled up by its holder to face the enemy at any time.

"Have you ever used this sword?"

Miss Violet asked a very straightforward question. Shade smiled when he heard "her", and then he raised his eyebrows, thinking that this sword had the ability to inherit the user's skills. Shade knew very well that his swordsmanship was definitely not worthy of being recorded and passed down, but the way he amplified his thaumaturgy, and the way he used Miss Danister's experience to use the "Moonlight Series thaumaturgy" with this sword, might still be possible. Some value.

Thinking of this and remembering the last time he touched this sword, Shade probably understood what happened:

"There is actually such a way. When I touch [Night Watcher] at this time, it is equivalent to me being recognized as the holder again, so"

Time converged on this sword, and Shade narrowed his eyes:

"Yes, I did use [Night Watch] before, but not at this time."

He admitted, Miss Teresa looked at him in astonishment, and the Witch Emperor showed a true expression:

"It seems that I guessed it right, but what method did you use? I don't think there is any way that allows you to take this kind of 'adventure'. Even if you successfully cross over here, the guardian left by the tree father should also Hunt down your violations.”

Miss Violet asked suspiciously, never taking the initiative to mention the word "time travel" from beginning to end, as if she was worried about disturbing something.

Shade shook his head slightly:

"Sorry, I guess I can't tell."

Although [Time Key] did not prohibit the investigators from revealing secrets, based on Shade's understanding of time travel, [The Father of Infinite Tree] prohibited any actions by him that might affect the continuity of time and space on a large scale.

"Well, I know there are some things that even I can't know, I'm still human after all, but it's amazing that something like this can happen. Sir, if only you could stay longer, I have There are a lot of questions that want to be answered.”

"That's not okay. My purpose is just to help you."

Shade said regretfully that he also had many things he wanted answered by the witches of the Fifth Age.

"Aunt, what do you understand now?"

Miss Teresa on the side asked curiously. She had a vague guess, but she couldn't be sure.

The Witch Emperor pressed the brim of her hat and spoke in a slightly stern tone:

"Schulz, graduating from the academy is only for you as a witch. You haven't even reached the starting line now. How can you know things that only the witches on the referee's bench know?"

Miss Teresa opened her mouth and said nothing, and Shade clearly saw her curling her lips.

Miss Violet held onto the hand extended by the maid, prepared to stand up, and signaled that the two of them could set off:

"I'm fed up with this place. Since I took over the throne, I have never lived in the wild for such a long time."

"Do you still have enough living supplies?"

Shade asked curiously.

"It's enough, at least the current consumption is less than half."

It was not the answer given by Miss Violet, but the answer given by the head maid among the six maids. As for why Shade knew she was the head maid, it was because only the style of her skirt was slightly different from the others. Tifa had mentioned to Shade the difference between the head maid and the maids.

"Before setting off, His Majesty specially brought the relics [Eternal Fountain], [Trihyo's Changing Room] and [The Brave Man's Food Pocket]. Although we cannot use those simple and strange ingredients to make the palace kitchen delicious food, but it is enough to just maintain basic consumption.

"Are you so well prepared?"

Shade was a little surprised, and then realized again that not all of the Witch Emperors of the Fifth Age were demigods, but their power and wealth definitely surpassed that of the Fifth Age.

"Would you like to try this before we go?"

Miss Violet did not get up immediately, but asked the head maid with long brown hair to bring a dark red leather bag tied with a silk belt, about the size of two of Shade's hands. Shade couldn't tell what kind of animal skin this bag was made of. He only knew that the surface was densely covered with various knots.

But when it was handed over by Miss Violet, Shade immediately smelled a scent.

Almost immediately, his and Xiao Mia's stomachs made noises. One person and one cat set off without breakfast. At this time, they smelled the abnormal and attractive aroma, and their bodies responded unconsciously.

"Mia, don't be so embarrassed."

Shade scolded his cat.

"Meow?"

The small cat looked up at him with wide eyes.

"You can obtain food by paying spirit to this relic. However, the type of food is completely random. Theoretically speaking, as long as you eat something that will not cause death, it is considered food."

Miss Violet smiled and said:

"The negative characteristics are relatively simple [the Brave Man's Food Pocket]. It is possible to take out living animals, and it is also possible to take out food containing deadly diseases."

With that said, he motioned to Shade to give it a try.

Shade had not heard of this relic in the Sixth Age, but he had heard priest August mention a relic of feces-food transformation. In comparison, although this [Food Pocket for the Brave] is relatively less practical, it is definitely more acceptable than the latter.

The aroma wafting from the food pocket is also a characteristic of this relic, actively attracting people to take food from it. Witches can resist this scent, but if ordinary people get this relic, they will most likely be strangled to death.

From this aspect, this relic is helpful for obtaining the [Gluttony] Spirit Rune.

Shade put his hand into his pocket and felt the heat rising inside. He soon felt that he had caught something, so he took it out, and then found that it was a steaming egg. The egg shell had been peeled off, and the heat mist lingered on the white and tender surface of the egg.

"Um"

He thought of a certain memory, and "she" laughed in Shade's ear. Mia glanced at the egg, but she didn't show any intention of eating it. Of course Shade knew what "she" and it were thinking about, so he didn't say anything and took a bite in silence.

"Just regular eggs, so boring."

Miss Violet held her face and said, while Miss Theresa observed Shade's strange expression. Shade didn't say anything, and stretched out his hand to hand the food bag to Miss Theresa, but the latter refused and suggested with a smile:

"Sir, let your cat try it too."

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PS: Add another chapter to celebrate the launch of 003.