Chapter 151 The last glow of Netheril...falls(1/2)
[The version of bg: nturne singer: anakle at the end of this chapter, it is better to eat together]
Based on Li Wei's little knowledge of Brad, he was just a not-so-famous great arcanist among the more than 900 students in Karsus.
All I know is that he was the man who published string theory, conducted in-depth research on sound vibration, and invented the alchemy communicator based on this.
The only thing that left a deep impression on me was that this guy had no sense of moral integrity and cheated his senior brother Xia Duo's daughter into getting his hands on the daughter of Xia Duo.
In that memory of Karsus, perhaps because Brand lived in seclusion, we didn't have many interactions with him, so there was a lack of information about him.
When information is incomplete, it is easy to make misjudgments when making decisions.
Especially now, when he is completely transformed into a paralyzed salty dragon due to the side effects of [Incarnation of Karthus], this may be fatal!
At this moment, Levi suddenly remembered that Brad's mother was a silver dragon!
So Brad is also a Dragonborn to a certain extent!
And there is a high possibility that he is a guy from the Lawful Good alignment.
I want to ask, as a descendant of a metal dragon, can he accept the fact that Karsus' inheritance was taken away by a red dragon?
On this issue, Li Wei didn't dare to gamble!
So after the black dragons in Ember City left, he directly transformed back into his true form as a silver dragon.
Sure enough, after seeing that Levi turned out to be a silver dragon just like his late mother, Brad's eyes seemed to be warmer when he looked at Levi.
But when he spoke, the words he said still made Li Wei almost vomit blood:
"Don't be afraid. It doesn't matter who you are, whether you are a red dragon or a silver dragon, or whose disciple you are. Since you are the inheritor chosen by the teacher, it is enough. You can see Netheril before leaving.
I am very happy that the glory of the country has been passed down."
Levi hadn't heard the other layer of information in the other party's words at this moment. He took a deep breath to calm down his restless mood. Finally regaining some strength, he stood up slowly and walked towards Brad.
Remember the etiquette of meeting elders in Netherese.
Then he couldn't help the curiosity in his heart and asked: "But how can you be sure that this is the choice of His Majesty Karsus?"
This is what has always puzzled him, that is, he clearly just entered the dream left by Karsus, why did the other party 'aware' of his existence?
There is a whole three thousand years of time between them!
Although Brad has long been transformed into a lich, he is one of the very few lichs who still maintains his appearance in life. Apart from the fact that he has no breathing, no temperature, and no heartbeat, he is almost the same as an ordinary person.
He seemed to be recalling something from the past, with a nostalgic but lonely smile on his face, and sighed:
"Although the teacher died because of the [Incarnation of Karthus] back then, he finally ascended to the throne of God with the help of Missriel, even if it might only be for a moment.
"Perhaps at that moment, with his divine vision, he saw that the Demon Network collapsed because of him, and Netheril was also destroyed because of him.
"At that last moment, he will definitely try his best to find a way to redemption.
"Perhaps at that moment, he saw your existence and a certain possibility through one of the infinitely branched tributaries of the long river of time.
"And therefore I decided to entrust my inheritance, the glory and embers of Netheril to your hands.
"So, no matter what, I respect the teacher's decision.
"As for how you use this inheritance after you get it, that's all your business."
Hearing this unexpected but reasonable answer, Li Wei was relieved, but at the same time, he felt that the arcane inheritance in his hands had become extremely heavy.
That was Karsus' long-cherished wish and regret that he could not achieve despite all his efforts. It was the legacy of a five-thousand-year-old civilization.
How virtuous and capable is he to be chosen by Karsus to become the heir to the arcana and glory of Netheril?
Is he really capable of passing on this glory?
Perhaps seeing the uneasiness and confusion in Levi's heart, Brad inserted a roll of notebooks into the gaps between the scales like a magic trick, then patted the scales on his legs and said:
“Don’t think too much, and don’t feel like this is a heavy responsibility that you can’t escape.
"Because of this heavy responsibility, the teacher has never truly lived for himself in his whole life.
"I think, as someone who has been through this before, he definitely doesn't want you to go back to your old ways.
"So, do what you want to do and pursue what you want. As for the rest, don't worry about whether you can carry forward the arcane arts, let alone think about restoring the glory of Netheril. We, Netheril, also
unnecessary.
"We have completed our historical mission.
As he said that, he raised his head and forgot to take a look at the increasingly violent collapse inside the ship. He then looked at his wife who seemed to be sleeping in his arms and was leaning on his chest peacefully. He showed a smile and said:
"Okay, Sigrit and I can finally rest. You can go on your own.
"That handbook contains some of my insights and alchemy plans from my years of studying vibrations. If you meet a mage who is interested in this, please help me choose a student who is more patient and not afraid of baldness. It will not be in vain.
I’ve been studying it for so many years.”
After saying these words, he hugged the quiet Sigrit and walked slowly towards the high platform along the main aisle where rolling stones kept falling and damaged structures.
At this time, Levi finally heard Brad's voiceover, and finally noticed Sigrit, who seemed to be silent in his arms.
Seeing the empty gap on her chest, her heart trembled heavily, and she said with some dry apologies:
"sorry."
At this moment, he finally understood that when the Stone of Karthus was fused, Sigrit also died because the Philosopher's Stone was extracted and her life force drained rapidly.
But it seems that after Sigrit's death, Brad seemed calmer and relieved than ever before.
He waved his hand without looking back:
"There is no need to feel guilty or sad. Sigrit and I should have slept together with our teacher and Netheril three thousand years ago.
"But due to a disagreement and quarrel, I was severely injured and fell into a deep sleep, and she became an immortal monster. Intertwined with guilt and guilt, she protected the Icarus and me for three thousand years.
"She will never be able to forgive herself for stealing and blaspheming her teacher's Philosopher's Stone, and I will never be able to forgive her for that.
"At least this ending can make her feel relieved before her death and her soul can rest in peace.
"Maybe this is also what the teacher meant.
"Let's go. In these last moments, I just want to spend some quiet time with Sigrit."
Li Wei only felt that his heart was blocked and he wanted to say something, but in the end he sighed.
He bowed deeply to this student of Karsus and to these two great arcane masters who were not very well known but had been guarding them alone to this day because of a certain obsession.
Then he turned around, flapped his wings, and flew out of the central control room door.
boom
There was another low explosion from the bottom of the ship, and the ship collapsed even more rapidly.
At the same moment, the melody of piano and organ came from the central control room again.
He seemed to hear Sigrit whispering:
n,lettheday
Let it be daylight now
justfadeaay
slip away quietly thedarknight
Such a dark night
ayathveryu
Only then will I come to protect you.
velvet,blue
velvety blue,ilent,true
So quiet and true,
itebraesyurheart
andyuul
It embraces your heart and soul,
nturne
The nocturne is playing.
neverryneveigh
Don't cry, don't sigh,
yudn’thavetnderhy
You don't have to wonder why.
alaysbealayssee
Night is always here, see you forever.
eanddreathenightithe
To be continued...