Whispering Verse

Chapter 845 The key to postponement

"The Lady of the Lake was originally just a local legend, just like the complicated legend of Midhill Fort where a big event happened last month."

The old man paused for a moment, obviously remembering that at the beginning of autumn, Shade asked him to find information related to Fort Rice:

"But since the summer of this year, there have been many incidents in Huntington. Many citizens claimed that they encountered the 'Lady of the Lake' outside the city. This has attracted the attention of the Orthodox Church, but after several investigations, nothing was found. . The Priory has some records of local events, and there is clear evidence that in the early fifth era, there was indeed a saint coming near the city of Huntingdon."

"There is also a saint coming there?"

Shade asked in surprise while holding Mia. The cat was looking at the fish specimens hanging on the wall.

"Isn't that what you're looking for?"

Mr. Edmond asked curiously, and then concluded:

"If you have the means to go to that city, you can go outside the city and have a look. Because it is close to the Pantanal, there are many lakes outside Huntington. If you are lucky, you might be able to see the so-called 'Lady of the Lake' '. According to contemporary rumors, someone obtained extraordinary wisdom and a powerful sword from that goddess. I think if it really exists, then she can probably fulfill your wish."

"Although her name is 'goddess', I don't think she is a true great one, right?"

Hearing Shade's question, the old man snorted:

"If it is really a god, you will be in trouble."

That's right. After all, the existing gods in the Sixth Age, except for the five righteous gods, are all actual evil gods.

Now that he had acquired three new special coins and obtained information related to the fragments of the Psalm, after returning to Tobesk from Coldwater Port, Shade waited for Luvia after get off work at the Prophet's Association in the evening, and Luvia. Had dinner together.

He mentioned his afternoon harvest at the dinner table and showed the three coins to Luvia. While the purple-eyed girl was playing with coins under the bright lights of the restaurant, she picked up the wine glass and asked Shade another question:

"You mentioned last month that you won't be able to enter the past for three weeks because of using the time key in the wrong place. Look, today is Wednesday again, which happens to be the end of the third week. So, tonight Will you start your own adventure again?"

Shade has also considered this issue. His eyes looked at the band on the other side of the first floor of the restaurant that was playing Delrayon's famous song "Hymn of the Knight". He put his hand into his pocket and retrieved the witch's seal from the mountainside The key was taken out:

"I have registered this key at the School of History. Its time point is 5177 of the Fifth Era. Even if I don't skip to the fourth grade at the end of the year, I will be promoted to the third grade. I need these practical credits."

"5177?"

The female diviner frowned slightly, not because she had any memory of the major events of this year - there was a high probability that Shade would not encounter the things investigated by the academy. The Fifth Era lasted for a total of 5,793 years, and more than a thousand years after the 4,500th year of the Fifth Era, it was called the end of the Fifth Era in the academic circles of the Sixth Era.

There is very little historical information about this period, but it was also a critical era of era change. Considering the long lifespan of the Witch Emperors, even if 5177 is still more than six hundred years away from 5793, it is very likely that it will be the period when the penultimate or third-to-last generation of Witch Emperors take power.

Not to mention, the keys to Shade's past went to Hope Town - 1068, Forest of a Thousand Trees - 3002, Dreadfort - 1784, Night Manor - 3014, and Deadly Valley - 3024. And this sixth key is too far away from the time of the first five. It is impossible for Shade to meet an acquaintance, and his past experience may even be useless.

"Are you going to use this key tonight?"

Luvia asked, Shade thought for a moment and shook his head slightly. Although the afterglow of divinity still existed and the first fire flowed in his body, he could not find the next drop of divinity. He did not want to rush into the past time. When he met the vampire god at the lakeside under the Sikal Mountain, it was proved that he could not face the god normally just by relying on the afterglow state of his divinity.

But searching for divinity is a very complicated process. He doesn't necessarily want to get the next drop before leaving, but wants to at least confirm that he has a clue in his hand before venturing into time. In this way, at least the most basic guarantee is provided:

“I got some news recently and wanted to go take a look at Huntington in Carson Creek.”

Shade put away the key. At this moment, the waiter came over pushing the dining cart. He picked up the red wine glass at hand and greeted Luvia. The purple-eyed girl also picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Shade.

"I have to postpone this key for half a week and use it this weekend at the latest, otherwise I will be in trouble during the winter grade promotion."

After the waiter left, Shade said softly.

Luvia nodded and revealed the three coins covered by her palm:

"Although I don't know what you are looking for, if you encounter trouble, don't forget to ask me for help. Witnessing the fate of each chosen one makes me stronger."

But unfortunately, Luvia's special divination has no effect only on matters related to God. Shade planned to first determine who the "Lady of the Lake" was, and then decide whether to spend the coins.

So the time came on Thursday, and Shade, who was preparing to go to Huntingdon today, saw the specific news of Princess Margaret of Anjou's visit in the newspaper while having dinner early in the morning. Her Royal Highness will depart by steam airship from Huntington City in Carsonlik on Saturday, and will officially arrive in Tobesk City during the day on Monday, so some neighborhoods will be subject to martial law and inspections starting today.

Shade calculated the time and found that he had already received an invitation to attend the wedding of Lesia's sister, Princess Mona Cavendish, next Monday night, and he also wanted to join in the fun during the day on Monday. Therefore, he will be busy starting next Monday.

"The city of Huntington, the city of Tobesk, it's like, all the troubles are coming together."

In order to use the time key as soon as possible, he must verify the information obtained from Mr. Edmund as soon as possible. In order to obtain the next spatial landmark, Shade needed to sacrifice the White Stone Crystal. Fortunately, he had already bought it at a high price from Coldwater Port.

But the road signs exchanged for sacrifices to the ancient gods are random. When rescuing Priest August, Shade took the risk and borrowed the power of the Keeper-level relic [Long Hair of the Unlucky], thus bearing the negative consequences of attracting the undead and suddenly having bad luck at a certain point in time.

This kind of illegal use of [Unfortunate People with Long Hair] should not be used too frequently, otherwise the side effects will be greater. Therefore, Shade will use other methods to improve his luck this time to accurately locate the statue of the ancient space god near Huntington City.

He didn't find any power that could affect the space left by the ancient gods, so he could only affect himself.

Although the rituals, thaumaturgy, and incantations of the ring magicians can all affect luck, the magnitude of the impact is not enough to satisfy Shade. In order to reach the most satisfactory position in one go, this time we still need to rely on the power of a relic, and for that relic, Shade had already asked Father John of the pawn shop to find the relic after he finished in Middleburg.

Although Father John is a bit stingy, as long as Shade can afford the gold pound, he can always find relics that meet Shade's requirements.

PS: The time key will not be delayed for a long time and will probably be used this week during the plot time.