Luvia's Kasenric language is not particularly standard, and she can tell she is from Dralion at first glance, but there will be no difficulty in communicating with her.
Shade looked at Mr. Antonio, who shrugged:
"This card already belongs to you, I have no right to interfere. However, this lady, may I ask who your friend is?"
[Story in the Forest·Silver Snow Wolf] is very useful for players who have many special cards in their decks, so Mr. Antonio became curious.
Luvia glanced at Shade:
"I forgot to introduce myself, gentlemen. I'm from Tobesk, Delrayon, and I'm familiar with Mr. Hamilton of Rejed."
Mr. Antonio’s eyes widened immediately:
"Hamilton? That Big City player's championship in 1853, that legendary Rhodes player?"
His surprised voice was so loud that people at other tables around him looked at him. The playwright apologized hastily and then lowered his voice:
"Madam, you actually know that gentleman? I have heard many rumors about him."
"I have also heard of him. Not long ago, the 'robbery of the century' he solved in Tobesk was widely publicized in the newspapers."
Shade also said, pretending to look at Luvia seriously. Of course it is a good thing to "sell" the card to Luvia, so that in Tobesk, he can take the card openly.
Come out and use it.
"Yes, yes, it is said that he is also the lover of the Duchess of Delarian Kingdom."
Mr. Antonio said with a smile, Luvia's smile froze for a moment, and then nodded:
"The friend I am talking about is that gentleman, and I have a very deep friendship with him. In fact, I am a fortune teller of the local association in Tobesk, and Hamilton often holds his cat and seeks guidance on his destiny from me."
Purple eyes stared at Shade, with an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile:
"I would like to bring him a souvenir of the Randall Valley. So, sir, are you willing to give me this card?"
Shade only hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. So Luvia took out her wallet and paid 4 crowns at Shade's insistence. When she handed Shade the banknotes, Shade clearly felt the palm of her hand.
I was scratched, and then there was a note in my hand.
Luvia said goodbye to the two of them and left. Mr. Antonio was excitedly talking to Shade about whether [Story in the Woods: Silver Snow Wolf] would appear in the next Rhodes card game related to the "Legendary Player"
middle:
"I have been looking forward to meeting Mr. Hamilton, not only because of his status as a Rhodes player, but also because of the detective stories related to him. When the first volume of "Hamilton's Detective Stories" in Carson's language was released,
, I bought a copy. But that gentleman himself is a famous detective in Tobesk and the lover of the Grand Duchess. He has a close relationship with the Delarian royal family and will not leave Tobesk easily. This is really a pity.
.”
Even without his status as a "god caller", the outsider already has a big enough reputation in this world.
"Mr. Antonio, do you want to have lunch with us? Please let me treat you. After all, you just made a lot of money."
Shade suggested, stroking the note with his fingers, that Luvia asked him to meet again in the evening:
"Maybe we can talk more about this city. I'm quite interested in those stories and folklore."
(Little Mia is running.)
The Yifa River originates from the mountains in the central part of the Old World, meanders through the Kingdom of Kasenlik, flows through the eastern mountains of the Randall Valley, and finally merges into the ocean. It is one of the two main rivers that pass through the city and form the valley plain.
In the deep winter of the First Moon, even such rivers are still frozen. But the frozen rivers are not empty. In winter, when the rivers have not yet frozen, luxury cruise ships park in the middle of the rivers in advance.
In the late winter, it is set on the ice like a gem, and is open to local wealthy people as a famous "ice restaurant" in the Randall Valley.
The setting sun passes over the city standing on the river valley plain and slants on the cruise ship on the wide river at the foot of the mountain. In the current season, the temperature is not enough for people to have dinner on the deck, so the upper floor of the cruise ship has been transformed into a restaurant, with tables surrounding the cabin.
The layout is such that there is a window on one side of each table, and the scenery here is quite good. Of course, the price is also very expensive.
Because it is impossible to pull the gas pipe to the boat, the walls are illuminated by more traditional kerosene lamps. The glass lampshade is very clean, and the bird-like shape of the kerosene lamp is also particularly unique.
The candlestick was placed in the center of the white tablecloth. Luvia and Shade were already seated at the table. Shade pinned the pen on the menu, closed the cardboard page and returned it to the waiter. After the waiter left, he smiled at
Luvia looked at the scenery outside the window with her face raised and said:
"How did you feel about Carsonlik on your first day in Randall Valley?"
"Is this how you feel every time you arrive in a strange city? It is indeed very different from Tobesk, but in fact, it is just a feeling of strangeness."
The girl with purple eyes turned to look at Shade across the table, and the light illuminated that familiar face:
"On Monday morning, you said you would come to Randall Valley to find me. Unexpectedly, it's only Wednesday and you're here. This is even faster than me."
"Of course it's not easy, but luckily I'm lucky enough. However, the entrance to the Ancient God Space in Randall Valley really surprised me. The entrance is in the city, in the basement of an abandoned church that is normally invisible.
.”
He took out the small silver cube and put it on the table:
"Want to hear a story? Look at this, Old John said, this is an alchemical item made of mithril."
Before dinner was served by the waiter, Shade briefly described his experience in the city yesterday. Luvia listened carefully and only said after the waiter who served the appetizer soup left:
"Did the old gods [forget the old man]? Yes, Old John is right, there is no information about this god in my memory. Although the old gods have left, those great powers are still affecting the mortals of our time."
"Although this is the case, since I have met the church, I plan to explore the relevant secrets. Maybe I can learn the secret of the construction of the entrance to the [Space Maze], and then explore the story related to the ancient space god."
In fact, it is to cover up that I am looking for a time key.
"What about you, Luvia, what are the arrangements for the Prophet Association and the Academy?"
"The association is communicating with a local secret sect. The Book of Sublimation in their hands records the words of sublimation that I need. Before that, the association headquarters arranged for me to complete some tasks in this city, and the college also asked me to go to this city to complete some tasks.
I went to Randall Valley to complete two college bounties, and among the local correspondence students, there were no diviners."
She complained half-annoyedly:
"I feel that this business trip is even busier than when I was in Tobesk. These days, I will stay at the 'Fertile Land Hotel' next to the Prophet's Association. If necessary, I can also help you with something."
"No, no, just finish your work with peace of mind and wait for the words of sublimation. I can handle the current situation myself. Randall Valley City is quite safe, and the scenery here is also very good. I think there will be no problem
of."
Shade smiled and shook his head, and "she" in his ear was also chuckling:
"But do you know how to get in touch with the local black market? I'm going to learn a thaumaturgy related to sounds, and I need a local specialty."
"Of course, I asked the association's magician today, and I will give you the note after dinner."
Luvia nodded, and then joked:
"I heard from the local newspaper that Princess Margaret is coming here on Friday. I think you will definitely be in contact with her, right?"
The face of the princess with long pale golden hair suddenly appeared in front of Sha De's eyes. Then came the intertwined phrases "MI6" and "Grey Eagle":
"I just hope that I won't be forced into any political whirlpool again."
He scooped up red sour plums with a spoon and tilted his head to look at the western sky. The sun had almost completely set below the city:
"Randall Valley, I hope everything is safe with you."
After dinner, Shade took Luvia to Cherry Leaf Street and entered the abandoned "Church of the Forgotten" with her.
Although she had already heard Shade's description, Luvia was equally surprised by this church.
Shade struggled to push open the door of the church that was closed before leaving, and then walked in through the crack of the door with Luvia. The moonlight slanted through the hole on the top of the church into the ancient church where nature and holiness coexisted, like a cold-toned oil painting.
The scenery inevitably made Luvia a little distracted.
"I don't know if the Forsaken Order still exists. I plan to use this place as my local stronghold. Although I don't own the land or the deed, this place belongs to me for the time being."
Shade expressed his obsession with land and real estate, then stepped on the snow, along the aisle between the long stone chairs covered with vines and covered with snowflakes, and walked to the pulpit at the end of the church. He looked up at this person.
Walls on which the Holy Symbol should be hung:
"It's a pity that I don't know what the old god's holy emblem looks like. Otherwise, I could make one and hang it here, and clean it every time I pass by. It won't be considered as occupying a church built by others in vain."
After saying that, he turned around and wanted to talk to Luvia about the extremely lifelike stone statue of a man sitting on the first row of chairs.
But when I turned around, I saw that the girl with purple eyes was standing in the dilapidated church, under the moonbeam coming from the hole in the roof. In the silver moonlight, she raised her hand, as if she wanted to try to catch it.
That light.
In the deserted but silent main hall of the church, although the dress she was wearing at the moment was not too gorgeous, the combination of the dilapidated church and the beautiful girl with shining eyes really shocked Shade. The reflection of the snow under her feet
Glittering slightly in the moonlight, her purple eyes were like the most luxurious gems under the moonlight.
The girl in the light noticed that Shade was suddenly stunned, so she put down her hand, put her hands behind her back and asked with a smile:
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. You are so beautiful."
Luvia blinked, and Shade looked at each other. Suddenly, the girl laughed, and then threw a key to Shade:
"My spare key to the hotel room - I'm a little tired today, but if you have time, you can come to the room to find me."
Under the moonlight, she used her fingers to lift her hair from her ears:
"I don't want you to be alone with the princess and Dorothy while the witch and I are away from Tobesk. Dorothy is fine, but the Cavendish princess is indeed something to be wary of."