Shade looked at the photo, and the vampire was still talking:
"The dragon language runes on it are very ancient, right? Although I can't recognize them, I think they are stone carvings from the end of the Fifth Era, recording the transactions between the ancestors of the seven major families and a certain powerful being. However, the church's research
The reporter seems to think that this is the remains of an older era, a story from the end of the Fourth Era to the beginning of the Fifth Era. It has nothing to do with the seven major families, but involves some more unspeakable secrets. Ha, researchers of the church
Our level is not very good either."
Sir Donald said with some contempt, and Shade blinked, not pointing out that his research and speculation might actually be wrong.
Shade looked at the other photos, but unfortunately, the only one that could clearly distinguish the contents of the runes was the first photo he got.
He knew in his heart that the information mentioned in that ancient rune was most likely pointing to the ancient divine war mentioned by Miss Eleser. However, when Shade tried to further ask Sir Donald about the legend of the divine war, this
A vampire wearing glasses didn't know anything about those stories, and instead asked Shade where he heard the news.
Sir Donald seemed to identify all the legends related to "dragons" in this city as being related to the seven major families. But when the ancient god war happened, Shade was very sure that the seven major families did not exist.
"May I ask where the excavation work corresponding to this photo was carried out? Where is the location of the ruins?"
Shade asked for advice again, and Sir Donald recalled:
"The 'Toxic Swamp' in the northwest of Yuewan City is not easy to find, and there should be nothing of value left."
He told Shade the general location, and Shade asked for information about other researchers involved in the excavation, but the vampires did not think that they still retained things from the past like him.
However, he immediately thought of another thing:
"At that time, in addition to us local researchers and the personnel sent by the church of the parish, there were actually some outsiders who participated in the excavation work. At that time, the relationship between Kasenrik and Delarion was better than it is now.
Much more. It seems that because of some academic exchange program at that time, some researchers from the North also participated in the exploration of the ruins. I remember that one of them was an old professor who was quite powerful. If you can find him, he might have some photos in his hand."
"Sir, do you still remember that old professor's name?"
"Wait a minute, I remember that I recorded the professor's information in my notebook back then. But considering his age, I'm afraid he has retired long ago. I don't know if he is still alive. The lives of ordinary people are always so fragile. I wish him good health.
.”
A familiar name suddenly jumped into Shade's mind, but he did not rush to tell his guess. Sir Donald spent some time and finally found a piece of paper of a certain age from the cracks of his old notebook.
Long lasting business card:
"Professor Tiris Manning from Tobesk City, this professor is really highly respected in the field of history. I remember that one of the textbooks I read when I was a student was co-edited by him."
He said cheerfully and pushed the business card in front of Shade. Shade touched the little Mia who was disguised as a dog on his shoulder. The cat also looked down at the business card. Although the address on the yellowed paper was not "
Cat Tail Alley", but Shade was extremely convinced that this Professor Manning was his old friend.
"Why do you feel like every time you meet a folklorist in other places, you end up getting connected with Professor Manning?"
Thinking in my mind, I asked the person across the table:
"Is that Professor Manning a ring warlock?"
"Of course not, he is just an ordinary person. But for an excellent historian like him, his life experience will not be boring than that of an ordinary magician."
You can wait until the end of the day to find Professor Manning, or go there tomorrow. Shade is not in a hurry. So after bidding farewell to Sir Donald, Shade went to Herring Street to visit Miss Lisa and the girl Maria.
Miss Lisa happened to be at home that morning, because Shade left a lot of money last time, and now Miss Lisa has started preparing for Maria to go to school.
The family was very enthusiastic about Shade, and even wanted to invite Shade to stay for lunch. However, Shade had other things to do at noon, so he politely declined. After bidding them farewell at eleven o'clock in the morning, he took out the silver boat
Anchor took a look and became more and more sure of his guess about Miss Elisa's identity.
I met the porter Laurie Anderson and the boy Newman in the tavern yesterday evening. Near noon, the tavern was bustling with people. Shade, who arrived early, chose the same table as yesterday. And the bustling tavern
The atmosphere also reminded him of the "demonologist" he always ran into in various taverns, but obviously Mr. Sean Asmon would not show up at noon that day.
【why?】
"Because there are no roses here."
Shade smiled and touched the [Demon Hunting Seal] in his pocket. He has been wearing this ring since he first came to Moon Bay. Next time he sees Mr. Sean Asmon, he must wear the ring.
Shake hands with the gentleman.
"Meow~"
The cat on the chest made a faint meow. It was wondering why lunch hadn't started yet. Then, it noticed the cats squatting in front of the bar of the pub. Those cats were looking towards this side. So the cat raised its head.
Qi glanced at Shade, saw that he didn't notice the other cats, and then retracted his head.
I don’t know when the snow started, but it got heavier and heavier at noon. But the work at the dock did not stop because of this. As for the porters and their son who braved the snow to come to the appointment, the boy Newman was wearing warm clothes, and
The porters were still wearing single clothes.
Shade did not express any opinion on this, but warmly invited them to sit down. While the father and son were holding hot soup bowls to warm their bodies, Shade also opened the topic.
The boy seemed very interested in the dog squatting in Shade's hand. Unfortunately, little Mia was only interested in the food in Shade's hand. Shade did not immediately talk about "Eternal Light" and the boy did not want to be a porter.
Instead, we continued yesterday’s topic and talked about the life of dock workers.
Mr. Anderson's ancestors have lived in the local area, so he is quite familiar with union-type organizations such as the Dock Workers Association, or official management organizations such as the Dock Office. He can even speak a few words about the complex local gangs.
Shade was curious about the reputation of "Princess Trading Partners" in the local area, so he vaguely mentioned Miss Anne Bonny's name. Mr. Anderson evaluated them as "although the number of personnel and the large gangs such as the Black Hand Gang cannot...
But it is said that everyone has seen blood, and he is a ruthless person who cannot be easily provoked in the dock area."
When the meal was halfway through and the topic about the wage increase of dock workers in the past ten years was over, Xia Decai finally got to the point:
"The weather this year is really weird. It snowed so much in the Thunder Moon. It's really hard for you to work in the snow."
"Compared with winter, only the date is different now, but we also work normally in winter, otherwise how can we make money to support our family?"
The porter said with a smile, reaching out and patting the boy beside him on the shoulder:
"Raising Newman is my most important task now. What does this little snow mean? My father and his father's father are like this, and Newman will be like me when he grows up. We use our own strength
Making money to support a family, in my opinion, is no worse than others."
The boy once again showed the expression of wanting to say something but not daring to say it, and Shade continued to praise:
"I'm afraid we have to work like this not only in snow but also in rainy weather, right?"
"Of course, sometimes the worse the weather, the more anxious ship owners are to unload their ships. Moreover, during the rainy season, it may be sunny one moment and pouring rain the next. Tarpaulins are sometimes unreliable, so we still have to rely on us.
"
He seemed really proud of his work.
"A man like you who supports a family alone is the hope of our time and this country. Come on, please let me toast you."
While talking, the two raised glasses and clinked their glasses. Shade looked at the boy again and said softly to him:
"Isn't your father great? Although he works as a porter, he supports you all by doing this. You didn't grow up because of the wind, but the rain. When you grow up, you must treat yourself well.
's father."
Before the boy could speak, Mr. Anderson said with a smile from ear to ear:
"I will not force Newman to repay me and his mother when he grows up. He will have his own life, his own family, and his own children. If he is lucky, he will also meet his parents on a magical day.
To have such an amazing, free, and I mean fun lunch with someone as amazing as you.”
Shade nodded and finally said:
"Making money by ourselves is an important way for us to live with dignity. Although dreams are important, we must first have enough to eat and live a down-to-earth life before we can look up to the sky."
"Yes, this is very important for men. What you said is really good, Newman. You must study hard in the future to become a person like this gentleman."
The two clinked glasses again. The boy glanced at his father in surprise, then lowered his head as if thinking about something.
"She" in my ear said softly:
[I thought you would persuade the porter to give up the idea of letting the boy take over his job.]
"But Mr. Anderson's idea seems to me right. For them, this kind of professional inheritance is the best way to maintain a stable life."
Shade continued to chat with Mr. Anderson while talking to "her" in his heart:
"What Mr. Anderson longs for is not for his son to succeed him, but for him to live a better life. Just let the boy understand this. Moreover, I am not persuading the boy to accept his father's arrangement. I am just letting the boy see that he has always
What is the significance of a future that we are unwilling to accept? What’s more, must all the children’s wishes come true?”