Stray Chapter 48: Everything is ready
"You...you're joking..."
Erica's expression was stiff, and it took a while before she realized what she had heard, and she forced a smile.
She really hopes to find a solution to the problems currently faced by the European magic circle. First, it is to prevent the collective power of the European magic circle from splitting again, and second, it is also to prevent the terrible possibility of a demon king's civil war. Appears—
In the past few years, the Italian side has been affected by some aftermath, but the United Kingdom has suffered the most direct impact because of the behavior of the seventh devil to settle in Scotland. However, the subordinate forces of the established Wangli Factory were located in the United Kingdom.
My **** is pitiful, the area of Europe is really not that big, and there are only so many demon kings in the world, yet there are as many as three crowded together, how could there be no problem?
Do you think that the third world war has not happened yet, and you want to give all mankind a final trial?
It was precisely because she felt that it would be very bad to go on like this, so she and the representatives of the forces behind her took action to try to stop the bad signs from sprouting before the conflict on the British side occurred... After all If the city gate catches fire, it will also bring disaster to Chiyu, so they naturally have to make plans early.
But, Erica didn't even think about driving away a Demon Lord directly! She came on a mission of temptation, and also to find the possibility of peacefully solving the problem, not to detonate this powder keg in advance!
No one can take on such a responsibility...
Although she subconsciously felt that this should be a mutually damaging behavior between friends, which is actually quite normal, but perhaps because of her understanding of the God-killing King, she still looked at Skaha nervously. In the direction of the young lady, I was worried that the mysterious seventh demon king would be angry because of this matter.
"I'm not joking, I'm serious..."
Xia Ran explained it excitedly, as if a salesman was selling products, and before waiting for the customer to bargain, he himself took the initiative to lower the price——
"It doesn't matter if you don't believe it, this matter is easy to discuss, or it's my sincerity, and we'll talk about it after we exchange terms..."
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So you're basically just trying to find a reason to retaliate, right?
At this moment, both Erica and Skaha looked at this man speechlessly, not sure if he was being frank or what.
"Sorry, may I ask, why do you want Golgotha? "Erica calmed down and asked, but at the same time, it was also to divert the dangerous topic just now. It is not good to continue the discussion like this.
She didn't know who the magician who suddenly appeared was holy. She dared to be so rude in the face of the devil, and even faintly dominated her speech.
Is it because of its own strength, or is it because the friendship between the two sides is really deep? But no matter what, Erica herself has no such reliance, she has no way to be careless, and it is impossible to accompany this person crazy.
"Didn't I say it? I'm getting my stuff back, and I'll be using it soon..."
The magician said as a matter of course, that was the answer.
When Miss Skaha heard this, she couldn't help but gave him a deep look with a thoughtful look on her brows. She found that this person was always joking seriously, but on the other hand, it seemed that when he was joking, it was very likely that he was serious.
So, "The Word of Golgotha" is really his thing?
Could it be that his true identity is actually the legendary Son of God? But no matter how you look at it, it's impossible, she doesn't think there will be such a ridiculous thing.
"You're joking..." The blond girl twitched the corners of her mouth and said in a stern tone, "If your Excellency wants to exchange the knowledge of this word spirit, then it's not impossible, but I want the specific situation. Go back and consult our internal opinions of the red copper black cross before we can make a decision..."
She felt that to deal with such a person was to deal with the unscrupulous.
It is the other party's business that the other party is not serious, and it is also the other party's business to talk nonsense. As long as you are not affected, you can grasp the key points, and talk about things at your own pace. Otherwise, you will be led by the other party. crooked.
"I see, I feel a little troublesome..." Xia Ran raised her eyebrows, seemingly noncommittal.
"This is also impossible. If you have the intention, you can return to Italy with me later..." The blond girl showed the smile of a well-mannered lady, and said elegantly and kindly, "We are copper The black cross will definitely be waiting for you, and you are welcome."
"Unlimited welcome?" The magician blinked, "I think as long as your magic guild doesn't try to drive me away, it's already pretty good..."
"How come, this is a matter of mutual benefit..." The blonde girl wondered, "The sharing of knowledge is something that magicians are very happy to see, a share of knowledge will not decrease, it will only change. Two servings can also be exchanged for other things..."
Besides, the origin of the "Spirit of Calvary" is unknown. Although its effect is powerful, it is not the only one. In addition, it is difficult and risky to practice. Although it is the secret magic of the red copper black cross, I don't know Which generation of predecessors got the inheritance from where, but it is not important enough to become an absolute secret.
"I don't want to share..."
Xia Ran held her forehead and chuckled softly.
"I've made it clear that I want to get my things back... Note, I'm getting them back, not for you to make a copy for me."
The "spirit of Golgotha" is indeed his, just because he is yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Therefore, in the "past" that may be very long, or in the distant "future" that has not yet arrived, anyway, it is the arrangement that he will leave behind in the future.
Cause and effect will eventually form the final closed loop, so what belongs to people belongs to people, and what God belongs to God.
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"Sorry, can you speak more clearly?" The blond girl was silent for a while, as if thinking of something, but not too sure, she asked cautiously.
"That is to say, what I want to take back is the fundamental take back, which cannot be shared, not only the corresponding knowledge you have mastered, but also the cognition, memory, experience, etc. Waiting for everything about the efficacy of this word..."
The magician said lightly: "You will completely lose this word spirit in the future. If you have learned and mastered it, you will directly lose the corresponding ability and memory, and if you have not touched it, it will never be possible again in the future. Master it."
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Erica opened her mouth, not knowing what to say, at the same time a little shocked and terrified.
This is too overbearing, isn't it? She didn't doubt that she could do this. There were too many unscientific and anti-common sense methods on the mysterious side. For example, the influence of spells was exerted from the source of blood, and the whole family fell into a curse.
Then it also deprives certain knowledge and abilities from the source, and prevents them from being mastered by unrelated people. This kind of thing naturally exists.
It's just... this is no longer something that ordinary magicians can do. The top mysterious world figures must also cooperate with the corresponding specifications of the ceremony, from materials to magic circles, etc., only after a long preparation can they have the opportunity It is displayed, and it is often accompanied by a very high risk of backlash.
The miracles performed by human beings are divided into magic, rituals, mysteries, curses, and on top of this are the powers held by the gods.
This also shows that human beings have limits, and manpower will eventually be exhausted, so she can't quite understand why this person takes such a big risk, just for this one thing - what Xia Ran said is She wouldn't believe a word of it if it belonged to him.
Could it be... is this also a godslayer? instead of an ordinary magician?
A terrifying thought appeared in the heart of the blond girl. She felt that it was probably the case. Otherwise, this person would not be able to chat and laugh with the Demon King. It is the existence of the same status!
This explanation is the most likely...
What kind of secrets did you discover? Thinking of this, Erica couldn't help but feel a little dizzy in her mind. Could it be that there are actually more than just those demon kings in this world? It's just that some people are more low-key, so they are not known?
She swallowed hard, trying to squeeze out a stiff smile: "About, about this matter, I... I can't make the decision by myself, if your Excellency you think it is really necessary, maybe We still need to go back to the association headquarters in Italy before we can discuss..."
"Why is it still this rhetoric? If you don't think it's okay, just tell me directly..."
The magician said dissatisfiedly, why did he treat others with sincerity, but he always had to be perfunctory by others? He felt that this little girl's words were full of oppression against him, could the world be any better!
"No, the main thing is that it's a big deal, and I can't make a decision alone..." Of course Erica couldn't admit this kind of thing, she insisted on what she just said, but it was indeed the case. .
Xia Ran looked at her suspiciously: "Don't you want to deceive me to your headquarters, and then while I'm discussing with you, ambushed 500 knife and axemen outside the door, just wait for the discussion When they don’t agree, they don’t agree with each other, they smash the cup and rush out together and chop me into bean paste?”
"...No." Erica was also dumbfounded.
She just felt that it was impossible for the association to agree to this matter, but she didn't want to anger the other party now, lest she suffer an unwarranted disaster, so she could delay it as long as she could, and if she couldn't, she invited this person to the headquarters in Italy—
It's mainly because of that, in southern Europe, there is also the "King of Swords" of their power, so don't worry too much even if the talk falls apart.
That's all.
I never imagined that there would be 500 knife and axemen in ambush outside the door, how could she be so bold, and the red copper and black cross is not such a barbaric association at all, right?
"Forget it, then I'll take a trip with you..." The magician didn't care, he waved his hand to indicate that he was not unreasonable, "It's just that this matter is not negotiable, this thing I will definitely take it back, you must give it back to me..."
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This person is really tough. Erica suddenly regrets her decision to come to the Isle of Skye to meet the seventh Demon King today. If she doesn't come today, she chooses to wait for her uncle to come back. If we set off together later, we might just avoid this troublesome situation.
Perhaps it is also urgent to prove that she can be on her own. After all, as a talented girl from the Brandy family, she is also under a lot of pressure, and she is eager to do something independently. Prove your ability.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down before asking, "Your Excellency, I don't quite understand, if you want the "Golgotha's Spirit of Words", we can discuss it well and finish it In exchange, you don't need to...you don't need to be so domineering. "
He hesitated for a while, probably trying to find a euphemism, but she didn't think of it for a while, so she said it anyway.
"Hey, am I being domineering?" the magician asked suspiciously.
What do you say? The three words "bullying people" should be written on the face.
The blond girl tried her best to restrain her urge to roll her eyes, she squeezed her fists hard several times before she suppressed some of the emotions that were surging in her heart: "Why can't we talk peacefully, knowledge is actually Can you share?"
"Unfortunately, I can't..." Xia Ranhao said calmly, "I don't know if you have found it, but the people who can actually grasp the "spirit of Golgotha" are only twelve people at the same time. thing. "
"Huh?" Erica was slightly taken aback.
She quickly recalled this issue in her mind, but she was a little unclear for a while. After all, no one had paid attention to the rules in this regard. The internal records of the Magic Association were at most recorded according to the time and date. Who has learned this profound magic thing.
But no one has seriously counted them and found out whether at most twelve people can master this word spirit at the same time.
"Yes, as long as the number of twelve people is satisfied, it is impossible for new people to master this word spirit until one of the twelve people deletes their account number, because the seats are already full. now..."
The magician nodded.
"And if you can find it, you will find that during the same period, the twelfth person who mastered the word spirit must be a spy of another magic association or force."
"Twelve saints? The twelfth is a traitor betrayal?"
The blonde girl understood in an instant.
"Those who look up to the Dao are motivated, and those who are like Dao are immersed in it. They all know things, but they don't know the Dao. I often hear that it is not people who work hard to seek knowledge, but those who know work hard to seek others. But I know it's absurd. Those who are not asking for help are actually going out and chasing people. Those who are profound and ruthless are like eagles and dogs chasing rabbits.”
Xia Ran smiled and said indifferently: "Do you understand? It was never that you were learning to master its power, but that it was chasing you frantically. Its pursuit was cruel and emotionless, just like A falcon and a hound hunt a rabbit."
"This..."
Erica opened her mouth, her eyes seemed a little dazed for the first time, she felt that she didn't understand, and then she felt like she understood.
There is some kind of alien fear, secretly sprouting deep in my heart.
How is this possible?
"It is indeed a piece of knowledge, but it is not information that can be described by simple words or patterns, but a magic with a will that I weave out in order to gain true wisdom. It is an intellectual body with intelligence, It is living knowledge."
The person in front of her stared at her lightly and continued to speak calmly:
“Fa has a soul and follows its own characteristics. It always divides itself into twelve parts, and resides on different people at the same time according to their characteristics, so that they can exert a very small part of the power and nature of the word spirit. , that's all..."
"Neither you nor anyone else, it is not because of your own understanding or learning ability that you understand and master this knowledge, but it selects you and allows you to temporarily get its boarding as if wearing armor, Gain the power it spun off."
"And now, I'm taking it back."
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"Who are you, who are you?" The blond girl couldn't hold back the trembling of her body and mind, her eyes were frightened and even frightened, and she finally opened her mouth to ask such a question.
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"Me? I am the first and the last..."
The curtains were gently blown by the hot summer wind, and one end of the rapidly floating clouds revealed a clear blue sky. In the scorching heat, pedestrians stepped up their paces, the blades of the windmill were reflecting the scorching sunlight, and a spaceship was floating in the sky.
There is a huge screen on the belly of the spaceship, which quietly displays today's Academy City news.
The magician standing by the window chuckled lightly, as if he was reminiscing about some past memories, and at the same time he seemed to be answering someone's question, as if he was muttering to himself, but at the same time as if he was not addressing anyone People talk in general, softly.
And watching all this through the stagnation loop, the upside-down man in the windowless building also fell silent.
Is that just an illusion?
He seemed to have a moment when he saw in a trance that "infinity" overflowed from this person's eyes, annihilating the whole world in the long river of time.