The next day was the twenty-fifth day of the winter month, a weekly rest day, and the two of them woke up a little late. The breakfast provided by the hotel was sausages, fried eggs and soft white bread, which was slightly different from that of a country town.
The rough style was completely different. After filling their stomachs, they greeted the innkeeper and returned to the criss-crossing streets of Winterfell.
Lin did not go to Campbell Manor, but learned from the residents that the current management of the manor was still pretty good. She looked at the building from a distance, turned back, and led Yuffie through the streets and alleys, in a slightly dilapidated area.
Wander around the city.
"I think I've seen you here before, Lin, aren't you lost?"
"Don't worry, um, let me think about it... it's probably over here? Who would have thought that in just a few years, this place would completely change."
In the slightly quiet alley, two girls were chatting in low voices and moving forward at an unhurried pace. The people living nearby are all people with a certain amount of property, so it is relatively safe. No one will come forward without reason.
Disturb them, or notice them whose appearance has been changed by magic. Black-haired Imperial people are not uncommon, and with their ordinary clothes and appearance, they are not too eye-catching.
With Lin leading the way, the two of them soon arrived at an alley called Granville deep in the residential area. It was almost noon, the weather was still warm, and both sides of the alley were still busy with housework from the morning.
, a housewife sitting at the door and resting. A few sparse pubs or stores are scattered around the alleys, and customers can occasionally be seen coming in and out.
Lin counted the buildings on both sides of the street and stopped in front of a two-story wooden house with house number 77 hanging on it that seemed to be decades old. Although the house was a little old, it was neatly taken care of.
Elegant. The two red fruit trees next to the door are still lush and leafy, with bunches of red fruits hanging on the branches, which is very attractive. A brown-furred pastoral cat lies lazily at the door and glances up at the two of them.
At a glance, they curled up into a ball and ignored them.
"It's right here." Lin walked forward, raised her hand and knocked on the door, "If mom's news is correct."
"Who is it?" The wooden door opened, and a young man poked his head out. He was wearing a neat coat, with a serious and slightly handsome face, and his hair and short beard on his upper lip were neatly trimmed. He lowered his head and looked at the two of them.
The visitor's eyes were a little confused, "Excuse me, what is the purpose of the two ladies? I seem to have no chance of recognizing you."
"You may not know me, but you definitely know my mother." Lin pulled Yuffie and squeezed past the man, closed the door, and then returned to her original appearance.
She imitated a mature but slightly playful tone, "Let me guess, is your name now Alan Walker, Thompson Frank, or Levi Deslan?"
"None of them. I am Jide Xin now." The man narrowed his eyes and stared at the blond girl, "Nice to meet you, Annaweir's daughter. Why did you come to see me?"
"Of course we are discussing business." Lin said easily, "So, it doesn't seem to be in line with your etiquette to have your guests stand here, right?"
"Indeed." Jide shook his head and chuckled. He led the two of them to the living room and served them two cups of flower and fruit tea and a plate of washed red fruits. Yuffie tasted one, and it tasted sweet and sour. In the living room
There was a scent that seemed to be some kind of mixed herbs, which made people feel clear and clear. She tried to identify it and confirmed that she had never smelled anything similar.
"Okay, let's get down to business." After a moment of greetings, the man straightened his expression and said, "Lin, and this little girl, since they are here, they must also know my rules."
"Of course." The blonde girl said with a smile, "This time I want to ask about this war. The payment is the same as mother before, how about a 30% discount?"
The man nodded and raised his hand to signal the two of them to continue. Lin glanced at Yuffie and gave her the right to ask questions.
"How long ago did the empire start preparing for this war?" She thought for a moment and asked the first question.
"The empire's conscription order was issued on the thirty-seventh day of the Autumn month." The man stroked his chin and narrowed his eyes slightly, "But I'm afraid that in the late summer and early autumn, the empire had already made up its mind to launch a war."
A month's mobilization time is neither long nor short. She silently wrote down this information and continued to ask questions.
"You know the sect that believes in the god Edda that has been circulating recently? When did it start to rise?"
The man raised his eyelids and glanced at her with interest.
"Interesting, it seems that you have also noticed it." He chuckled, "Actually, the history of this sect is not long, about three or four years. However, it has developed as rapidly as it does now, only within a month and a half.
If things continue at this rate, by the time winter is over, those guys here—" he pointed to his feet and sneered, "it is estimated that 20 to 30% of them will become those Ada believers."
"After all, the actual benefits are right in front of you." Lin interjected, "But I feel that the teachings those people believe in are not quite right. In the long run... nothing bad will happen, right?"
"I'm not a prophet." Jide frowned, "Instead of doctrinal issues, you might as well study the rumored 'benefits'. In my opinion, that's probably not quite right."
It started circulating half a year ago - almost at the same time that she obtained the power of Edda. She turned her head and looked at the blonde girl, "Do you think there is something wrong with me?"
"There are many abnormal things." Lin raised her eyebrows, "You and Sister Lily are both completely incomprehensible to me. They are a life system that is more mysterious than the Dragon Clan." She blinked, "If there is a chance,
When you return to the academy, can you lend me some materials to study?"
Yuffie couldn't help but laugh, and hit her gently, "The way you looked just now was exactly the same as Dean Corrence. I wonder how long it will take for the Dean to recreate a mirror after receiving those materials...
…I’m looking forward to it.”
Shortly after they parted ways with Lily, they used magic to make a copy of Mantur's research materials and sent them via the "Guild" to Collens, who was probably still in the academy - or President Eagle. According to the Guild's mailing
At the speed, it is probably still on the road.
The new students of the college should have already enrolled. I wonder how many of their "juniors" can achieve outstanding results, and whether they will have some intersection with them in the future. Yuffie pursed her lips, worried about the change in her mentality
Feeling a little funny, then turn your attention back to the present moment.
"How many people among the nobility and royal family are interested in this sect? What is Rogman III's personal opinion?"
"You've got the point right." The man took a sip of tea. "Generally speaking, emperors in the past have mainly suppressed new religions that might weaken the power of the royal family, such as the Truth Sect more than thirty years ago."
He lowered his voice, "This time it's quite the opposite.
Chang Luogeman III did not punish this sect at all, and the nobles still spread the doctrines and prayer rituals to each other privately. This is because His Majesty received the direct blessing of the god Edda, and many of the forbidden people in the imperial court at that time
Wei, everyone witnessed that scene with their own eyes."
"What is the specific scene?" Yuffie frowned slightly and asked in a low voice.
"Then I don't know." The man spread his hands, "However, it is said that His Majesty the Emperor has stayed young forever and regained his youthful appearance and energy." He snorted softly, "After all, it is His Majesty the Emperor who has received the benefits.
It’s normal to have more.”
Yuffie lowered her head and was silent for a few seconds. Could it be that Logman was turned into an undead creature like her? Eda obviously left more than a little power, which is a possibility. It was just her intuition that told her,
Things may not be that simple.
"You didn't believe in this 'god Eda', did you?" Lin suddenly asked.
The man sneered. "Ada can't give me what I want." He said, "Besides, I don't want to believe in the same thing as those idiots."
"That's true, mother said that you only believe in money." Lin was not angry at all, "Next question, do you know Sean Tambor?"
Jide raised his head and glanced across their faces.
"Who doesn't know the 'former' leader of the Black Crows?" He shrugged, deliberately emphasizing the word "former", half-jokingly, "Are you interested in him? That's right, he's a handsome guy."
"I want to know his recent whereabouts." Yuffie asked bluntly, "The places where he has appeared and where he may be going are all fine. As an old acquaintance of Ms. Annawell, you should know these, right?"
"Okay, I do know." The man sighed a little exaggeratedly, "But this is precious news, and I can't tell you so simply."
Yuffie nodded, put his hand into his waist bag, and took out an emerald about the size of his little finger. It was simply polished by the wizard into an irregular polyhedron. Even so, the clear and pure turquoise color still appeared.
It's of great value.
During the trip to Mystery, apart from the new powers she and Lily gained, the financial gains were evenly distributed to everyone, which was still not a small amount. After all, traditional wizards are all wealthy people - this is consistent with the rumors.
"Thank you." The man took the gem, looked at it carefully, and his expression returned to seriousness, "Sean has been investigating the information related to Mal, but he has not gained much. Not long ago, he started investigating things related to Ada.
Maybe he thinks there is some connection between the two."
"Then what?"
"In recent days, it is said that an 'army blessed by Edda' is marching north along the western front. After he got this news, he naturally wanted to go near that route."
Yuffie and Lin looked at each other, confirming that the other had gotten the information they wanted. So they stood up, and Lin paid the remaining fee to Gid, and then walked towards the door.
"Welcome to come back at any time, two smart ladies." The man took the bag containing the coins and said calmly, "As a gift for the first visit, I will tell you two additional news."
Yuffie blinked, waiting for him to continue.
"First, that boy Sean looks like a playboy, but he is actually a dedicated seed." Jide curled his lips with some disdain and sneered, "It's a pity that the person he cares about is the Black Crow's Alea Jia.
Lanmere, died in that battle."
"It sounds... such a pity." Lin sighed, "Where's the other news?"
"The new guild leader here, Fael Aurora, has some problems." Geed turned his head, looked at the street outside the window, and said word by word, "He used disgraceful means to replace Kratos's
Position. I haven’t found out his purpose yet, but this person is not worthy of trust.”
"I understand." Yuffie nodded seriously, "Thank you for the message, I will pay attention to it."
Lin turned back to her black-haired appearance, and bid farewell to Jide together with her, returning to the quiet alley under the midday sun. The pastoral cat barked from behind the two of them, perhaps curious as to why they were still here.
"How do you feel?" Lin leaned on her shoulder and whispered softly, "Is there no big problem?"
Yuffie closed her eyes and replayed everything before in her mind. After ten seconds, she opened her eyes and walked forward calmly.
"The content about Sean should be correct," she said. "As for the other parts, let us slowly verify it."