The Whispering Verses Chapter 2325: The second time in 4260 (please vote for more)
Chapter 2325 The second time in 4260 years (additional update please vote)
The winding lines on the parchment outline roughly the direction of the mountains and rivers. It is unclear whether the simple houses point to the city buildings or the hunter's cabins beside the mountains. There is no scale, no direction, not even a letter.
On the contrary, the center of the map is marked with the shape of a "five-pointed star". If Shade guessed correctly, this probably means "target" or "treasure".
"I seem to have seen this somewhere."
Luvia said suddenly on the side, and the duchess nodded:
"I also feel like I've seen this picture before, it's very familiar."
[God's Gift Box] itself does not create something that does not exist. It just copies something that is known to exist and then turns it into a gift for the children, so it is not surprising that they can recognize Shade.
In the end, Dorothy suddenly realized:
"When I think about it, it's actually this. "Maria Thorne's Treasure Map", this is the map given by God to the adventurous child Maria Thorne in the ancient fairy tale. That child Later, I found the pirate's treasure with this."
After her reminder, Luvia also remembered:
"Yes, that is a true story that happened in the fifth era. Because the treasure map was drawn by the gods himself, it does have such a strong miraculous element. The original map has long been lost, but the patterns on it have been Included in many documents and materials. ”
"So the treasure this map points to"
Xia De asked with some anticipation, holding the parchment. The red-haired duchess smiled and shook her head at him regretfully:
"Didn't Dorothy say it? It was taken away by Maria Thorne. The records are very detailed, including a large amount of gold and silver treasures, and three relics:
The Keeper-level relic [Greed's Gold Box] - regularly generates harmless ordinary gold and is itself a space storage item. It is said that this is the corpse of some kind of dead Mimic;
Poet-level relic [Adventurer Coro's Badge] - improves luck and drives away evil spirits to a certain extent, but the price is that long-term wearing will make people tend to make more adventurous and radical actions;
Sage-level relic [Philosopher's Stone] - this thing you are most familiar with, the child donated this to Zarath Academy of Literature, and went to study at the Academy of Literature, I remember it"
"Graduated with ten rings and later became a lecturer. The history of the college records this famous adventurer. Her grave is still on the floating island of Zalas. This is what Lesia told me in her heart. ."
Dorothy said:
"But at least this map is very valuable. A map drawn by the gods himself, coupled with its connection with fairy tales, ten thousand pounds cannot buy it. Besides, the real original has been lost long ago, and the one you have is Can be considered an original. ”
"Is that so? Then who is the **** who drew this map?"
Xia De asked again, and the blonde girl winked at him:
"Xia De, can't you guess? Who is the one who fulfills children's dreams and wishes? Didn't you often mention it not long ago?"
Xia De suddenly realized:
"The old **** - the **** of wishes: [The Giver of Dreams]?"
"Yes, yes."
Miss Carina nodded slightly and looked at the young orange cat who was sniffing the burnt edge of the parchment alertly:
"This cat's luck is really amazing. Isn't it superstitious to say that cats can bring good luck?"
"At least soothsayers think this is superstition."
The purple-eyed girl who has completely passed the "Registered Fortune Teller" exam and will probably get the uniformly issued certificate next month reminded.
Xia De smiled and touched little Mia’s head:
"This week's task is also related to this. Let me study any map carefully, and then try to use the map to go to a place I have never been to. Whether it is a street or a building, as long as my My feet have never set foot, even in the alley behind my home."
Of course, behind No. 6 Saint Teresa Square is not an alley but another street, and further west is Silver Cross Avenue.
"Dorothy, I'll give this to you. You and Lesia will need it. You also have the blank Red Butterfly playing cards. You can also try to see if you can make new playing cards with them later."
As he spoke, he handed the parchment to Miss Writer, who pursed her lips and did not refuse:
"Okay then I'll spend the night in your bedroom tonight."
"Lesiya, every moment is a wild thing; a small one!" br/>
The duchess reminded her from the side, looking at her with her golden eyes.
"How do you know I am Lesia?"
The blonde girl asked curiously, and the red-haired witch raised her head slightly:
"Lecia, I hugged you when you were a child. I know you very well."
After taking the gifts, it’s the time key’s turn.
It was still early at this time, only half past seven in the morning, so the three ladies did not intend to leave, but wanted to wait until Shade came back before leaving. They still remembered Shade's appearance of being on fire when he came back last time, so Miss Carina also joked:
"I'm ready for another 'ice kiss.'"
She's probably not kidding.
We need to prepare for this departure. The first thing is little Mia. Shade is true to his word and will take her to the Golden Sand Sea with him. Of course, he did not plan to release the cat under the scorching sun that was about to set the world on fire. Instead, he planned to let the cat out for a walk after joining Grandma Siam Nord and the others and entering the Sun Temple.
If the cat couldn't stand the heat there, Shade wouldn't be able to turn it back into a toy at all, but he subconsciously felt that the cat would like that place.
The second is the knight's armor. The ruins and tombs planned to be explored this time require wearing armor to enter. Last time, Shade had thought about wearing the "golden lion armor" given by Miss Gauthe. This armor also helped him win the championship in the 1854 Tobesk City Riding Competition.
In addition, Shade also plans to bring the knight armors that Miss Carina asked the maids to bring as a backup. After all, safety comes first.
The armors are heavy, but since they can be turned into plush toys, you don’t need to worry about how to carry them.
The last thing is about the "Heart of Oasis". Emilia has obtained general information about the strange object from the clan, letting Shade know the nature, function and general appearance of the "Heart of Oasis".
Lecia promised Shad last week to go to Zarath Literary Academy to help him find out more information. Before setting off that morning, Her Highness the Princess, who was wearing the body of a blonde writer, also gave a reply:
"I consulted the instructor of the college about this matter and said that I accidentally saw this kind of artifact in the literature. I also used other channels to investigate within the college, but the current situation is that there are indeed some in the college. Documents record the 'Heart of Oasis', but they don't have the details you get from Emilia."
"I couldn't find it in the library of St. Byrons. Of course, this is just a superficial library. If you want to borrow those banned materials, you have to wait until Miss Danister comes back. I don't know what she is doing now. Did it go well? ”
Xia De said that at this time, the maids were using thaumaturgy similar to "puppetry" to control the armors one by one to the second floor. As for the "golden lion armor", it was still contained in the golden rectangular box, waiting for Shade to turn it into a toy.
He had no intention of entering the sandy sea wearing this outfit. He was worried that he would be suffocated on the spot.
Miss Carina was counting the number of armors, while Luvia was helping Shade check the supplies he was bringing this time. Shade had not forgotten the seafood that the blue-haired mermaid girl wanted.
As for Lesia, she continued:
"Don't worry so much. Although I haven't found more detailed information yet, I have found other clues.
Zalas Academy of Literature is a floating island, its size is only slightly smaller than St. Byrons in the far north. The terrain inside the floating island is varied. One of the areas is called the 'Sea of Trees', which is the largest natural forest on the island, and there is an area called the 'Green Heart'. ”
Hearing what Lesia said, Shade looked over with interest:
"Tell me carefully."
The blonde girl shook her head:
"There is nothing worth talking about in detail. It is an ancient relic, and even the academy has lost records of its specific function. But after all, it is a relic from the Fifth Age, so it is properly protected.
When I was still studying in the college, I also visited there. If I remember correctly, on the wall of the temple-like building in the center of the ruins, there was a light green, glass-like stone inlaid on it. thing. ”
But although the "Heart of the Oasis" in Shade's memory is crystal, it is by no means light green, but an emerald green full of vitality. However, considering that Zarath Academy of Literature has most likely used that crystal, its color change is understandable.
"Well, what do you think is the probability that I will be able to go to Zalas Academy of Literature?"
Xia De suddenly asked, and Luvia, who was trying to tease the cat with dried salted fish, raised her eyebrows:
"Even if you have any relationship with Miss Danister, it's basically zero.
The three major colleges are never open to the public, and even official visits must confirm your identity. Do you want to appear in front of the professors of Zalas as Shad Hamilton? Or you could find a way to sneak in, but that would be about as difficult as sneaking into St. Byrons. ”
That is to say, it is completely impossible.
"It is impossible for there to be only one 'Heart of Oasis' in the material world. Shade said that it was the crystallization of the blessings of the ancient gods. I think there is no reason for there to be only one such blessing crystal, right? The one of Zalas Maybe it has expired. Even if Shade comes into contact with it, it will be of no use. You can try to investigate from other aspects."
Miss Carina reminded from the side.
Xia De nodded:
"Actually, I don't necessarily need to see the 'Heart of the Oasis' in the Sixth Era. The investigation in that sand sea went quite smoothly, and maybe it won't be so troublesome in the end."
As he spoke, he took the tablecloth handed by the maid and turned the armors standing together into toys one by one. The metal toys were a bit heavy, so they were turned into plush toys, and Shade hung them around his waist as a keychain.
Finally, there is the armor stored in the golden box. After turning it into a toy, it becomes a small golden cube.
On the four sides are the patterns of "Smiling Sun Pattern", "Sword and Shield Badge", "Golden Roaring Cat" and "Woman's Face Surrounded by Curved Patterns". There is no pattern on the bottom of the cube, and there are praises written in densely packed small letters on the top. Sacred Prayer of the Sun.
"Praise the sun."
Xia De said softly.
"Meow~"
Little Mia, who was too disgusted to touch the catch, immediately shouted, probably because she was worried that Shade wouldn't take it with her.
(End of this chapter)