Miss Denister did not show the letter to Shade, but said seriously:
"On that letter, there is a picture of the sun, moon and stars that I found in the open space at the end of the Randall Valley-Night Temple. But the letter only has this picture, and the content of the letter does not make any comment on it.
explain."
Shade frowned slightly:
"So, is the Edwards family in Green Lake Town the so-called family of ancient ring wizards?"
"Most likely not."
Miss Denister shook her head slightly:
"I only got this clue last week. According to my investigation of the Edwards family, they are just an ordinary family. However, mortals always have all kinds of unsatisfied pursuits. The current evidence shows that that
The family was trying to obtain the elixir of life before the town of Green Lake in the middle of the lake was destroyed."
Ordinary people who know nothing and have no talent often create considerable troubles when they delve into the occult. Among them, the most common purposes for delving into the occult are to "channel spirits or even resurrect dead relatives/lovers" and "seeking for
"Longer life". Getting more money and gaining more power are less common situations.
In fact, seeking immortality is also a research topic for many magicians. "Immortality" in the true sense cannot be achieved, but if you just want a longer life, you can use the "Philosopher's Stone" to refine the elixir.
"It can be achieved by such methods. In addition, some special potions and relics can extend lifespan. Even gaining part of the witch's power can directly extend lifespan, and Shade gave it to Jia
Miss Linna's "Youth" golden cup, according to the witch's research, can also prepare an "elixir of immortality" in a certain sense.
Thinking about these things, Shade raised his eyebrows:
"So, the Edwards family's pursuit of the elixir of life is related to the destruction of Green Lake Town?"
"Yes."
The sorceress replied seriously:
"The small town in the middle of the lake is still wrapped in the white mist that persists all year round, but even the church cannot confirm what happened that year. The college does not have many records about this. After all, there are many more dangerous things in the old continent.
Yes."
She looked into Shade's eyes:
"Shad, I want to give you a task. I know that you have deep connections among the nobles of Delarion and Carsonric. I need you to investigate all the Edwards who left Green Lake Town that year.
Descendants of Edwards family members, yes, regardless of whether they change their surnames, regardless of gender and age, and whether they are ordinary people or not, I need you to help me collect that list. And I will investigate the Edwards family from another angle, don't you also
Want to help me find a teacher? Shade, this is the first step."
"Is it possible to determine the origin of the sun, moon and stars by investigating the descendants of the Edwards family? No problem. When can I get the list?"
Shade asked.
"Before summer comes. It is currently unclear how many descendants of the Edwards family there are. The destruction of Green Lake Town happened more than a hundred years ago. The family has reproduced for at least three generations, and the number of descendants is probably not small, so
It will be very troublesome to investigate. Oh, if you need funds, just ask me directly, I will not let you spend your own money to do this."
"That's not something you need to worry about. I still...have some money."
When I say this, an inexplicable sense of satisfaction fills the hearts of outsiders.
The sorceress smiled and shook her head:
"That doesn't allow you to spend this money. Although I ask you to complete the investigation before summer arrives, once you have clues, it is best to report them directly to me immediately. This will make it easier for both of us to conduct the investigation together."
"No problem, I will start investigating tomorrow, and I hope there will be results soon... Please allow me to ask a question, Miss Denister, have you ever been to that deserted town for field investigation?
?”
He asked again, and Miss Denister naturally didn't mind his question:
"I'm very happy for your sensitivity, but unfortunately, I can't go there for the time being. The current situation in the material world..."
She considered her sentences:
"After the Battle of Randall Valley, more and more people and things have been involved in the epic of the chosen ones. The current situation is very complicated. As a thirteen-ring warlock, I have no need to show up casually.
Elsewhere, this could cause unnecessary suspicion."
Shade nodded to express his understanding:
"So, do you need me to go to Green Lake Town to take a look?"
Miss Denister glanced at him in surprise:
"It's not needed for the time being. I will send someone to take a look. And after all, it has been more than a hundred years. I am actually pessimistic about what is left. Don't just run around. After being promoted to the sixth ring, for
For a young man like you who has the potential to become a thirteen-ring warlock, the journey is less than half way."
She also mentioned Shade’s academic problems:
"It is not possible to take promotion exams in the summer, but I will make a special exception for you to take the promotion exams in the summer like last year. Are you in fourth grade now? Then in the summer, you can skip the grade and take the exams for the fourth and fifth grades.
Class exam. In addition, I have some books here. When you go back later, I will pass them to you through the poetry manuscript pages. You need to submit a reading note every week."
She assigned Shade a task:
"I know your life is not easy, but if possible, I hope you can meet with me every week, or every two weeks, or every month, like now, to talk about your learning experience, and it will also be convenient for me.
I don’t know if my only student is working hard or not.”
"OK."
Shade could only nod, and then thought about what he should report.
"In addition, as your teacher, I should give you a gift to celebrate your promotion to the sixth ring."
A roll of parchment tied with a black ribbon floated in front of Shade, and then floated back:
"The thaumaturgy [Shadow Ball] corresponds to [Shadow], [Darkness], [Negative Energy], [Corrosion] and other spiritual runes. All four elements can be learned. Since the last spiritual rune of your five rings is [Shadow], I think
This should be useful to you."
[Shadow Ball] is a very basic thaumaturgy. Of course, although it is basic, it is also very useful. The effect of thaumaturgy is quite simple. It condenses a black sphere composed of shadows in the hand, and then throws it out to cause damage. At the same time,
If this kind of sphere is kept without being thrown, it will slowly absorb the surrounding light, causing the area where it is located to be in darkness.
"Your path is the moon and time and space. The shadow can be integrated with the [moon], but that is not what you should be exposed to now. Therefore, although the ring warlock system with 'shadow' as the core is very tempting, I will not
It is recommended that you learn it, because it is not necessary. As for the [Shadow] Spirit Rune, if you are interested, you can find some other thaumaturgy to learn about, but don’t waste too much time and thought on it. The moon is your path.
.May March guide you, Shade.”
Miss Danister warned, Shade nodded and remembered her words, then stood up and left.
(Little Mia is running...)
The news of the "Tour of Tobesk City Spring Riding Competition" has become the most concerned news among citizens since last week when Shade was in bed and recovering from illness. Although this event is held every year, it still does not reduce the cost of entertainment in the steam era.
lack of interest among the citizenry.
This year's opening ceremony was scheduled for Sunday of this week, which was the thirtieth day of the Windy Moon. Before that, Shade was temporarily in a state of having nothing to do.
Of course, the foreigner didn't really waste his time doing nothing. He learned the thaumaturgy [Shadow Ball] on Tuesday. Because it was a very basic thaumaturgy, there were no accidents during the learning process.
However, under the influence of the "twisted earth origin" that Sha De had swallowed, thaumaturgy was immediately sublimated the moment he successfully learned it. According to "her" and Sha De's visit to the sacrificial site on the top of the mountain,
During the test with Sister Devlin during the sparring session, the thaumaturgy [Shadow Ball] associated with the miraculous spirit rune [Shadow of the Moon] had the property of "petrification".
In other words, once hit by this magic, non-stone substances will immediately enter the petrified state. Although this petrified state is not as effective as the black mud, it is enough to be used in battle.
In addition to learning thaumaturgy, on Wednesday, Shade accepted another commission to find a cat.
Of course, he did not forget the mission given by Miss Denister, so he wrote to Margaret, Lesia and Miss Carina, asking them respectively about the "Edwards Family of Green Lake Town".
It would take about a week for Margaret's reply to come back from Willendale, and if you want to get detailed information, you may have to wait even longer. As for the two ladies of the Cavendish family, they quickly sent Xia
German news.
Miss Carina's message from the maid said that she would help search as soon as possible, but she had no understanding of this unknown and declining noble. And Lesia's letter did not mention that Shade asked her to help.
The thing was, she just asked Chard to go to the opera with her later on Thursday night.
"Watching the opera" is Lesia's favorite code word for dating Shade. Of course Shade understands what this means.
Shade found that even though he was rarely free, time still passed quite quickly. From receiving the commission to find the cat on Wednesday, to completing the commission on Thursday afternoon, he then took his commission fee to pay the garbage disposal fee in the neighborhood.
, it’s just the blink of an eye.
Read books, study or go to the basement to prepare potions and make alchemy items every day, making life extremely fulfilling.
In a blink of an eye, it was Thursday night. Shade had dinner with the cat at home in advance. Seeing that the lazy cat was unwilling to go out, he boarded the carriage at the door alone at seven o'clock and arrived at seven o'clock.
