Whispering Verse

When Margaret felt like she couldn't breathe, she finally let go of Shade.

Shade patted her back:

"It's okay. Even if something happens, I will handle it. I haven't had a chance to talk to you just now. How do you feel now?"

"I'm all right."

Her Royal Highness the Princess pursed her lips and looked at Shade:

"I'm just thinking, even though I already have power, when faced with this kind of thing, I'm still no different from ordinary people."

The skirt was squeezed between her and Shad. She snuggled into Shad's chest and actually sobbed when she spoke. Shade rarely saw Margaret behave like this, so he knew that she was really scared this time:

"Today's events involve those indescribable greats after all. I even suspect that this seemingly unclear matter is also related to the preparations for God's descent."

He had not disclosed these things to Margaret before, but now he said it:

"It's okay, it's okay, the witches and I will protect you."

She still hugged Shade tightly:

"Actually, when I was petrified, I didn't feel anything at all. When I regained consciousness, I just felt like I was in a trance for a while, and then there were so many people in the room. It was great to see you as soon as I woke up."

"Speaking of which, why are you here with Prince William today?"

Shade asked his question, Margaret hugged him and said softly:

"A few days ago, I don't know who leaked the news that the Masons Association was about to reconcile with the royal family, which caused a near-riot in Mason Street. But this is also good news. At least this matter has been known to people here, and there is no need to think about it again. How to reveal it bit by bit, sometimes a rough approach is more effective.

Therefore, President Pigman and I wrote a letter to discuss the next step. My father agreed in principle with my actions, but just wanted the royal family to publicly apologize, which was absolutely impossible. I wanted to discuss the details of the settlement with President Pigman face to face, so I came here. As for William, he met me by chance downstairs. I even suspected that he was the one who revealed the news last Friday. He didn't Let me do this alone. Seeing that he couldn't stop me, he also wanted to share the credit. "

When it came to serious matters, Margaret returned to her usual strong and opinionated appearance. If she hadn't been listening to Shade's heartbeat, Shade would have even thought she had fully recovered:

"But your negotiations were interrupted by this unfortunate incident."

"That's a good thing too, yeah, that's really great."

Margaret said softly, looking up at Shade, her eyes were very bright at this moment:

"The princess of the kingdom went to negotiate in person in order to resolve the conflict between the royal family and local organizations, but unfortunately she was implicated and was poisoned and fell into a coma. Do you know how much reputation this will bring to me?"

She seems to have fully recovered:

"Furthermore, the cultists successfully attacked members of the royal family, and the church is in the wrong. I will communicate with the church later and change the wording of the report in the newspaper tomorrow morning, saying that the 'peace talks between the Anjou royal family and the Masons' Association' will be established Fact. With the endorsement of the church, there is no need to worry about the Stonemasons Association going back on their word - although this possibility is very small, and when my father sees the church saying this, he will also acquiesce to this statement. After all, it prevents the other side of the world from being known to ordinary people. It is also the responsibility of the royal family, and if William and I were injured, my father would feel that he owed us and would not stop what we wanted to do. Those cultists were really helpful."

She hugged Shade's neck affectionately, sat up, and looked at Shade almost nose to nose:

"So, although this attack once again made me realize that I am still very weak, this attack was really timely. If I hadn't been unable to control those cultists, I would have even thought that this was an order given by myself."

"This statement is really scary. Is the matter with the Stonemasons Association coming to an end?"

Shade asked hesitantly.

"Yes, it's over. We're just waiting for the final compensation plan. The inspection of Oxenfurt's properties has been completed, and charges such as tax evasion and substandard quality have also been clarified. My father is unwilling to pay the settlement compensation. Money, so the cost of compensation depends on how much money Oxenfurt has.”

Shade smiled:

"You can do it now."

"Have you decided to take action?"

Margaret looked at Shade in surprise:

"I thought you had to wait a little longer."

"It's not necessary. Everything in Randall Valley will be finished this week. The ribbon-cutting of the shipyard should also be this week, right?"

"Next week. After this, I will return to Willendale."

She bit her lip and looked at Shade:

"It's another farewell. I don't know when we will see each other next time."

"Soon, I think I'll be heading down to Willondale to run some errands this year."

"Okay, we agreed last time. When you get to Willondale, I will give you a special gift."

With that said, she kissed Shade deeply again. Shade suspected that if they were not at the Masons' Guild but in some other private place, she would probably do something more impulsive.

After returning to Miss Benenice's manor on Monday night, Shade informed the witches and Luvia about what he saw at the Masons' Guild this afternoon.

Similar to Shade's view, they also believed that this seemingly aimless event was most likely part of the divine descending ceremony prepared by the cultists. Considering that last Tuesday night, Shade and the Guardian saw a total of three stone statues on the top of the mountain, then it is possible that when the last stone statue of the old man also appeared, the evil god [Stone Heart Demon] would He has truly descended into the material world.

Because of the discussion with the witches, Shade stayed in the Randall Valley until very late that night, then sent Luvia back to the Fertile Land Hotel and planned to go home.

Halfway through, the ground shook again, representing the occurrence of another small earthquake. But apart from the panic of the taxi horse, the coachman and the night walkers walking on the street all showed signs of being accustomed to it.

After returning to the hotel, Shade also received a letter from Stone Oxenfurt. This morning he had already sent the letter that he had obtained the sapphire earring, and Stone Oxenfurt made an agreement with Shade to meet and trade in a tavern in the countryside east of the city tomorrow, Tuesday evening.

So during the next Tuesday day, Shade, who was a little leisurely, continued to wait for news about the blooming of Randall flowers in the Randall River Valley.

He was alone at the Wilde Opera House, while the Witches and Miss Lassers were out gathering intelligence and gathering news from the city. The heavy fog in the Randall Valley almost reached the same level as Tobesk City on Tuesday. Even at noon, Schade, standing at the third-floor window of the Opera House, could still barely see the house opposite. shape.

The weather was extremely gloomy, with fine snowflakes falling. The last cold of late winter is still biting and unbearable. The whole city seems to be falling into sleep again. Even ordinary citizens can feel the stormy situation in the city.

Carriages carrying victims of the petrified plague hurriedly drove away on the streets. Flower-selling girls and newspaper-selling boys huddled in the corners of the alleys to absorb the warmth. Women who went to buy vegetables walked cautiously against the walls. The summer breeze in the windows De frowned at the scene in front of him.

If things in the Randall Valley are not handled well, this scene will gradually appear in all cities in this old continent in the next six months.

It was only at four o'clock in the afternoon that Shade met Luvia who came in a hurry at the Wilde Opera House. She brought new information to Shade:

"Oh, the entire southwestern Carsonlik region, centered on the Randall River Valley, is in complete chaos!"

The purple-eyed girl pointed to the map on the desktop:

"Just this morning, seven crazy lands were discovered outside the Randall Valley. At the same time, the church was actually in the mountains of northern Delrayon, close to the Great Northern Ice Cap. Yes, in another part of the old continent. At one end, a monster similar to a fallen earth elemental djinn was also discovered!”

She gently rubbed her eyebrows:

"You can't imagine how busy we are today. Even though the headquarters sent seven diviners from the High Circle, it's still not enough. I know that last year, the local associations in Coldwater Port and Fort Midhill, How busy are you?"

"Any news from the Guardians?"

Shade asked, everyone was waiting for the guardians to show up again, otherwise the ceremony of the chosen ones would not be possible.

"No."

The purple-eyed girl shook her head slightly:

"And you can't find them, can you? You still haven't found the last gem, the gem that represents spring."

As she spoke, she took out two identical coins from her pocket:

"This is what I said a few days ago, the coins purchased from the association. Now is not the time to save."

The coin Luvia brought this time was a clerical-level relic [Thunder God's Wrath]. It doesn't sound like the name of a coin, but it is a coin.

This kind of coin is similar to the [Dandelion Coin] that Shade has obtained twice, and is considered to be currency used for transactions with elemental creatures. The coin was entirely silver and about the same size as a 1 shilling silver coin, but it was extremely dense and therefore weighed an astonishing amount.

The front is decorated with the number 1 and thunder, and the back is an angry human face.

On the side of the coin are engraved the words of the ancient elemental elves:

[May the thunder sweep away all evil. 】

"The proper way to use this relic is to eject it with any extraordinary force. The coin itself will turn into a thunderbolt the moment it flies out. Its power is much stronger than Iluna's current [Sunshine Gun], and it ignores any energy. A similar defense, for example, your [Hiton Seal] will be directly penetrated."

Luvia introduced.