Although autumn has entered on the mainland, the southern islands are still warm. The white beaches are covered with light blue and clear water. Under the afternoon sun, you can still clearly see the underwater shells.
The inside of the shell is white, while the outside is a rose-like light red, like an undulating shell, with different shades of color and looks very beautiful.
In the early years, this island was named because of its abundance of light red shells. Later, it became an important transit point in the western part of the Southern Islands due to its good location.
The island not only has many ports with a large flow of people, but there are also rows of white houses on the quieter northern hillside. These houses are not high and are built against the mountain. They are on the back side of the mountain to avoid being directly blown by the strong sea breeze.
There are also many coconut trees planted around the house, which are a common local cash crop.
In a larger house, Mrs. Ballya was sitting at the table teaching her children. She was holding a storybook with beautiful colorful drawings in her hand. Next to her sat Ige, who Angus once taught.
The little boy who was entrusted.
He opened his eyes wide and looked at the colorful drawings, listening to his mother read:
"Then the girl in the black dress lit the candle in her hand."
"She said to the boy, even so, do you want to resurrect your parents?"
"Yes, it's all my fault. I was too willful that day and I couldn't say goodbye to them properly until the end. I want to see them again."
"Then the candle in the girl's hand burned, and two figures appeared in front of the boy. They smiled and welcomed the child's return."
"Just like that, the boy hugged his parents and fell asleep forever in their arms, never waking up again."
"Okay, the story ends here. Iger, do you understand anything from this story?"
Mrs. Ba Erya smiled and stroked the child's head. At this time, she seemed to be a different person compared to before, her expression was peaceful, her eyes were full of love, and even her chestnut hair became shiny.
"Hmm... I don't quite understand, but this ending doesn't seem to be good."
"Yes, this story is to tell us that we should cherish the people and things in front of us, and don't wait until we lose them to regret."
"Often the ones closest to you are also the ones most easily forgotten."
"Well, I understand, Mom." Ige nodded.
"Okay, Eagle. In fact, this story also metaphors something, that is, parents will eventually grow old and leave their children, and you will eventually learn to face everything. Remember not to wallow in the past like the boy in the book.
in the illusion.”
"Will mom get old too?"
"Yes, so Ige needs to grow up quickly."
"I will."
At this moment, the door was pushed open, the white afternoon sunlight shone in, and a tall figure appeared at the door. He walked in, and then spoke.
"Excuse me, Mrs. Barya, and Ige."
"Ah, it's Uncle Seres, you're here."
The little boy ran over. Seres often brought things to mother and son, and lived not far from here.
"Mr. Serres?"
Mrs. Barya stood up and said hello. She was still very grateful to her husband's comrade-in-arms. He had helped her a lot recently, including finding a house, arranging furniture, and hiring teachers, all of which were handled by the former housekeeper.
"Well, it's me." Ceres knelt down and hugged Ige, and then responded to Mrs. Barya's greetings.
"I have something to say today. I will leave Hongbei Bay for a while. While I'm away, if Mrs. Palya or Little Ige has any difficulties, they can directly contact the fruit shop opposite."
"The store manager and employees are all members of our Carites Chamber of Commerce. I have already told them in advance that they will definitely help you if necessary."
"Okay, thank you, and Miss Lacey of Carites."
Mrs. Barya bowed lightly and said thank you.
"Where are you going? Is there any danger?"
"It's on the other islands in the Southern Archipelago. If it's dangerous, I'm fine. I'm just a little worried about the eldest lady."
Seres sighed, then said goodbye and left.
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The next day, Kelan Island.
The tide on the seaside is constantly scouring the coast, lapping at the blue reefs on the shore. There are many holes in the reefs, which are moistened by super water. Occasionally, there are a few seabirds standing on the delicate rocks, and some of them still have small ones in their mouths.
fish.
The island is covered with dense forests, and among the green canopies there are some tall towers protruding from the forest, overlooking the entire island.
Serres sat outside a luxurious and low-key mahogany door, waiting patiently.
An apprentice mage opened the door. He was wearing a light blue mage robe and a blue gradient feather headdress on his head.
"Master Geordo has agreed to your request. Please come with me. Remember not to scream or touch anything you see on the road."
"I understand." Seres stood up and followed, entering the gate.
Sunlight shines into the room from outside the thick glass. Books are stacked, copper-colored cages, and experimental instruments are placed. The room is very quiet.
"Fool, Vincent, fool, Vincent." A strange voice suddenly sounded above the head.
Seres looked up and saw a blue bird standing in a cage and talking.
"Don't worry about him, he can only say this." The apprentice in front explained.
"Fool, Vincent, the other party just treats you as a puppy, and you still follow him wagging your tail every day."
Seres looked at the bird again. Was this a monster? It was so smart and could use metaphors.
"Shut up!"
The apprentice in front couldn't hold himself any longer, so he cast a silent barrier to silence the bird.
But this bird is really smart. It jumps around and flaps its wings to break the barrier, and after a while it makes a sound again.
"Trash, Vincent, you don't even dare to kill a chicken, trash Vincent."
The apprentice in front frowned, walked quickly, and said no more.
Ceres did not dare to speak casually for fear of arousing the apprentice's resentment. Although the apprentice mage was not very strong, it would not be too easy if he wanted to stumble himself.
"We're here." The apprentice in front stopped and knocked on the door.
"Please come in." A strong voice came from behind the door.
Seres went in and saw a mage sitting behind a desk. The sun shone from the high window behind him, and he couldn't see the other person's face clearly for a while.
"You must be Mr. Seres, the representative of Carites."
"Yes, I am the one who comes here on behalf of Lady Lacey, the successor of the Carites Chamber of Commerce."
"Well, please sit down."
The Geodo wizard spoke.
"I have seen the letter you handed me and the application to the parliament. I discussed this matter with my colleagues yesterday."
"Although most of the descriptions in the letter are true, they also correspond to the information we already know."
"But there are still some key things that need to be verified, because once we go out, we are destined to touch the interests of Xuehua United."
"This will undoubtedly break many things, such as our previous consistent position and the future situation."
"I understand what you said. This is something I prepared in advance."
Serres took out the document bag under his arm, which contained not only Carites' official agreement, but also a letter of introduction from Mr. Jelinek of the Yagtilin family, as well as the suicide note left by Angus.
After mentioning all these to the mage on the opposite side, he began to examine and check them one by one, such as the patterns on the contract paper, the extraordinary mark, and the contents of the agreement.
After a long time, he raised his head. The healthy mage pushed his eyes and said.
"You are very well prepared. Although the agreement does not bring many benefits to us, it is still above the bottom line that we recognize."
"I have to say that Angus has indeed found a good heir."
"Thank you for your compliment."
"It's nothing,"
"I will then present these information and proposals at the meeting. After discussion, the committee members will decide whether to implement them."
"How long will it take?" Seres was a little anxious, after all, the situation was already very tense.
"Don't worry, there will be a meeting this afternoon. Once the decision is made, it will be implemented tomorrow."
"Is it okay tonight?" Seres asked again.
The old mage knocked on the table and then answered.
"It seems you are very anxious."
"Okay, I will urge the relevant people."
"Thank you very much, Master Geordo, the Carites Chamber of Commerce and I will remember your kindness." Seres finally breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him loudly.
"It doesn't have to be like this. It can be regarded as repaying Mr. Angus. The information and ancient instruments he handed over to us have changed a lot and have been of great help to the entire country. The reward given to him before was still too little. It can be considered
Make amends."
That afternoon, Seres had been walking in front of a tall building.
As dusk approached, under the huge stone pillar nearly a hundred meters high, a huge door opened for twenty people to pass side by side, and mages dressed in different clothes filed out one after another. They had various decorations on their bodies, but they all tended to be in a natural style.
Such as feathers, branches and leaves, shells, flowers, fur, wood carvings, etc.
At this time, Seres finally waited for Master Geordo. He was walking behind, with short black hair and a calm composure.
After seeing Seres, he was not surprised, but said.
"Send my regards to Carites' new owner, Miss Lacey. The first phase of assistance from the Young Moon Council and the Cranberry Kingdom will be launched tonight."
Seres expressed his gratitude with excitement, and that night, he was taken to another island by several mages.
This island looks a bit wild, it is a volcanic island, with black smoke rising from the center, and the island is also filled with a burning atmosphere.
"Are you going back to Hopeland with us?" a mage asked.
"Yes, some things are easier to communicate this way."
"Okay, now you sit tight."
As the mage finished speaking, a huge black shadow flapped its wings and slowly fell down, stopping in front of him, and then more sounds of flapping wings were heard in the sky.