Whispering Verse

"You...want to save the world?"

The moonlight illuminated the city, and the carriage moved forward slowly in the dark night of Tobesk. Shade looked at the hand.

"No, I just want to ensure that the world will not be destroyed because of this. This sounds ridiculous, and it is not what a three-ring warlock like me should care about, but I have seen it, and I have seen that the survival of the world will be maintained in the final stage. On the chosen ones in front of the door. All thirteen are present, or some are present, or even only one is present, which will lead to different results. I can only know the best choice when I see them."

Shade looked into the purple eyes for a moment, then reached out and took the woman's hand. A smile appeared on the corner of the latter's mouth, but when he wanted to withdraw his hand, he found that Shade would not let go. Of course, he didn't mean to take advantage. Shade's voice was very low:

"This kind of major event that affects the entire world, even if I don't want to participate, will be affected sooner or later. I am willing to work with you to witness and find the thirteen chosen ones, to guide or help them. But as the basis of cooperation, I want us to It should start with building trust between each other.”

The path to the sublimation of the Twelve Divinities he is going to take requires the absorption of divinity, which requires dealing with evil gods or dangerous relics of old gods. Therefore, taking the initiative to contact the thirteen chosen ones who are destined to be troubled will actually help Shade continue. Search for divinity.

He grasped the fortune teller's soft hand tightly and looked into Miss Anat's purple eyes:

"I can understand the meaning of any text, any text. But I can read and understand, but I can't speak or write."

Miss Anat's eyes flickered:

"I see. Then I, at a very serious price, can make almost error-free predictions. So far, I have only made a big mistake in one thing. I originally thought that our group would only have four people, but You appeared. You only have one link, but I still invite you. It is for this reason that you are the only person in this world who is definitely not the chosen one. I don’t have to worry about you knowing too many secrets of the chosen one from me. , thereby disrupting my observations of the future."

Shade nodded slightly, then let go of the fortune teller's hand. The latter moved his wrist and joked:

"Is this how you always treat ladies?"

"Sorry, this is indeed a bit rude. But back to Miss Bayas, since we want to cooperate, you should tell me some information."

As Shade spoke, he did not explain the reason why he understood all languages, and Miss Anat did not mention the reason why she could make accurate predictions. This was considered a tacit understanding.

"Iluna Beas, the second-ring sorceress of the Church of the Sun. She is the first chosen one in the prophecy of "The Whispering Psalm" and represents the power of [balance]. As for her identity, for the time being, only the Church of the Sun And you and I know. Of course, I know this secret because of my prophecy."

"balance?"

Shade was trying to figure out the meaning of the word, while Mia had fallen asleep lying down next to him.

Then he asked:

"So, how many people still know about the Whispering Psalm and the Chosen One?"

"The complete content of "The Whispering Cantos" is not in the hands of anyone. The Church of the Five Gods and the three thaumaturgy academies must know it. Some ancient organizations such as the Blood Spirit School and the Prophet Association where I belong must also know it. .

The relics of the witch with poems written on them are controlled by different forces. The Church of the Sun has the most information about the first chosen one. What’s even more coincidental is that Bayas actually took the initiative to join the Church of the Sun before the church found her. Warlock Squad. Maybe the sun god is really protecting his followers. "

Shade nodded and let out a sigh of relief:

"So what's the plan now? You're going to contact the first chosen one, Miss Bayas. What specific actions are you going to take? Do you need my help?"

Miss Anat smiled:

"Detective, I don't need your help for the time being. In fact, we have already been in contact. I created a chance encounter with Iluna Bayas. When she went to the market outside the city, I pretended to be an ordinary prophet and helped She solved some doubts. I think she will come to me again soon, and I will help her as a 'mysterious prophet'. I will not reveal my identity until she confirms that I am a ring warlock. Cooperate with this.”

"This is a good plan."

Shade praised that this not only established a connection between the two parties, but also made Miss Bayas feel in awe of Miss Anat.

"Wait until I reveal my identity to her before I introduce you to her. Detective, you must not interfere in this matter. My plan is already very detailed. And you are too... not strong. Your current The main job is to improve your own strength. After you have the power to control yourself, I will probably need your help with many things."

This arrangement makes sense. Shade does not need to participate in Miss Anat's complete plan, and he does still need time to learn. Although the Lakeview Manor incident was theoretically solved by him, in reality it was just good luck that cannot be replicated. Miss Anat's plan will definitely involve a struggle between ring magicians, and Shade is not suitable to join in rashly now.

"Then what if the other party takes the initiative to contact me?"

Shade asked rhetorically. Miss Anat obviously didn't believe such a thing existed, but she still replied:

"Then play your role as an ordinary detective. Before my plan is completed, don't let Miss Bayas know that you are a ring warlock. This will disrupt my clever plan and increase your danger. Also, Speaking of which, can you still use the power of the thirteen-ring warlock? If it’s inconvenient, you don’t have to answer.”

Shade knew that the other party was not prying into his secrets, but wanted to know their trump cards.

He nodded:

"Yes, but the conditions are harsh and dangerous."

But it is also very powerful, even comparable to gods.

Miss Anat nodded slightly in understanding:

"That's good. In this way, at least the worst case scenario can be avoided. But don't worry. I am mainly responsible for contact with the first chosen person. I am not an ordinary three-ring warlock."

"hope so."

"One more thing. Sorry."

She looked at Shade.

"What?"

Shade said puzzled.

"I took you to the third floor of the Lakeview Manor Mansion, and promised not to put you in danger, but in the end you were forced to face the evil god. Although this can be used to prevaricate something that I didn't expect, but I won't That's what I did. I'm sorry for putting you in danger, it was the biggest mistake I made at Lakeview Manor. Detective, I will find a chance to make it up to you."

"Don't worry about that. I went with you voluntarily. And if it wasn't like this, I...who could have predicted everything? Your prophecy requires a price, and it's impossible to pay for everything. Divination on everything, especially if it involves gods.”

Shade said, he listened to the voice of the female fortune teller with short brown hair, hugged the sleeping Mia, and looked out of the carriage window.

The misty city has entered a slumber, and the three moons under the silent night sky have illuminated the earth unchanged for thousands of years, but they cannot illuminate every shadow.

The Chosen One, the Great Prophecy of the Witch Emperor, are all protagonists in the changing times. The outsider doesn't know what role he will play in the next story, nor what the future will hold.

But in short, he understood some things, understood some things, and had his own friends. Seeing this quiet night at this moment, I really felt like I was here.

"say something."

He said in his mind.

【What do you want to hear? 】

"It doesn't matter, just say something."

He looked at the night view of this steam city and heard the woman's chuckle amidst the sound of horse hooves:

[Sixth Epoch, Universal Calendar 1853, Summer. In the wind blowing through the city, you officially understand the world. After the blood feast that greets you is over, the first protagonist of the story is about to appear. When the golden scales, symbolizing balance, begin to tilt, someone is always responsible for adding weight. You foresaw the magnificent epic and the steam era of great changes. Forced to get involved, traveling through the scrolls of time in the rhythm of horseshoes, will you take action? 】

The stranger tilted his head and looked out the window at the bright moon. Miss Anat looked at Shade with her purple eyes. The orange cat, who squinted his eyes and pretended to be asleep, looked at Miss Anat. The moonlight shone on the orange cat from the car window.

It was a really quiet night.