This is a straight road, and it only takes a few dozen steps to reach the end. There are five bookshelves at the end, one facing the exit, and two on each side. However, the bookshelves on the left and right sides are not placed next to each other, but with a subtle distance between them.
And that distance looks like another passage no matter how you look at it.
“Yes, the functional areas of the parliament are connected to each other, but generally they are hidden.”
Miss Carina gave a brief explanation and pointed to the bookshelves:
“All the information is here.”
There were five gray, crooked stone bookshelves that looked even older than the bookshelves in Sister Develyn's mountaintop shrine. Each bookshelf was divided into five layers, and each layer was filled with books. But even if it was filled to the brim, there were only a few hundred books that could be placed here. Compared with the ancient history of the Witch Council, Shade even doubted whether these books had the names of the previous councilors written on them.
"What you see is just the surface. In fact, there is a lot of information. When you stretch out your hand, imagine the information you want, and you will definitely get the information you want."
Miss Sylvia noticed Shade's confusion and explained softly.
"Of course, only the councillors are eligible to obtain the information. Members like Sister Defulin, who are allowed to attend, are not eligible."
Miss Carina added.
At the same time, "she" whispered in Shade's ear:
Maybe you could give it a try.
"Can I get books like a full member?"
You even have voting rights now. As you come into contact with more Witch Resonances, you will have more authority here, Outsider.
"Forget about trying it. Just let Miss Carina get it for me."
Xia De thought in his heart and asked the witch beside him:
"I think I understand. So the appearance of these bookshelves is not important. Their essence is symbolism?"
"Yes."
Miss Sylvia nodded:
"It's a very accurate description. The bookshelves themselves only represent the function of this place. In fact, they are no different from the nameplates with 'database' or 'library'. However, these bookshelves are indeed very old. The Speaker said that they probably come from the Third Age. Only this special environment can keep these bookshelves so well preserved."
Miss Carina took over the conversation:
"Even the Speaker of the Parliament, Miss Yin Shabella, probably doesn't fully understand the secrets of the Parliament. But let's not waste time here. If someone else comes in later, will we let Xia De hide under our skirts?"
She made a little joke, and Miss Sylvia, not knowing what she was thinking of, glanced at Shade with a slightly blushing face.
Xia De reached out to touch the bookshelf. After all, antiques from the Third Epoch were rare.
"Well, Miss Carina, you come and get the information. The lady's name is in the language of the early Fifth Era, pronounced as... Hmm?"
He reached out to touch the bookshelf in the center facing the exit. The stone surface of the bookshelf was already full of pits and dents, some of which were naturally formed, but more were scratches or even marks caused by pinching with fingers and palms.
"She" suddenly smiled and reminded:
Familiar power. Move your finger down a little, yes, and then to the left to touch this fingerprint.
When Shad's fingers touched the fingerprint that "she" mentioned, he felt that he was not touching stone, but warm skin. The fingerprint on the bookshelf emitted a soft, clear yellow light, which was the light of the moon.
"What's wrong?"
The two witches also noticed the strange light, and as they retreated with Shade, the three of them heard a gentle sigh at the same time:
"Long time no see, Shade."
This is the language of the Fifth Epoch. The witches are very proficient in ancient languages, so they can understand it. The two looked at Xia De in surprise, but saw that Xia De was surprised at first, and then understood after a slight pause:
"haven't seen you for a long time... ... "
A stream of light flew out from the finger mark, and the faint light spots revolved around Xia De. The power was already very weak.
The streams of light finally converged in front of Shade, and the figure that walked out of the light was still that familiar, with yellow hair, slightly pointed ears, and a robe with patterns like vines and branches, which was a unique decoration of elves.
Miss Brynni Olanord, the first librarian of St. Byrons Academy, was the "Moon Witch" who had met Shade twice in the Thousand Trees Forest and the Dead Valley. She met Shade again at the end of the Sixth Era 1853.
Of course, what was before his eyes at this moment was just an illusion, just like when he first saw the Witch Queen Miss Violet in the belly of Mount Sikar.
"This scene... Xiwei seems to have described it to me."
The Duchess muttered something under her breath, while Miss Sylvia looked at the scene in shock.
"Ms. Ollanod."
Xia De looked at the lady in front of him, who smiled gently:
"Don't worry, I didn't die here. The teacher asked me to leave you a message here. Oh, look, you really received it."
Although she spoke these words to the air a thousand years ago, she still felt as if she really saw Shade.
The right hand was slightly raised, as if to touch Xia De's face. The position of the hand was very precise, really placed next to Xia De's cheek, but when Xia De also raised his hand to touch that hand, he only touched the air.
"We will meet again."
The half-elf witch looked at Shade and said softly:
"Just like what the teacher said, when we first met, fate had already determined everything that happened afterwards."
This sentence made Miss Carina a little unhappy, while Miss Sylvia looked at the scene in shock. She knew much less about Shade than Miss Carina.
"No need to look for it here. You won't be able to find the information about the witch Chloe Yin. In the distant future after my time point, the rebellion of the Parliament at the end of the Fifth Era will cause all the information to be lost."
The phantom of Miss Orlanod looked at Shade, a look that transcended time and space:
"There is very little information about that lady, even in our time. What we can confirm now is that she was an early founder and participant of the Zaras Academy, and played a very important role in the establishment of the Zaras Literary Society."
Shade nodded immediately. The half-elf witch looked nostalgic, "gazing" at Shade, and then said:
"The teacher once visited the Zalas Academy and used Miss Samuel's connections to look for information about that lady. What is certain is that she eventually became a demigod after an adventure for which there is no information."
Shade heard the Duchess's breathing suddenly become much heavier behind him, and Miss Sylvia even grabbed Shade's sleeve.
"Most of the information other than this is useless to you. The teacher said that you can go to the Guiding Light Hermitage to look for information. They should have the information you want."
Miss Olanord said with some regret, looking at Shade, then bit her lip lightly:
"If it wasn't just air in front of me, I really want to kiss you... Kissing the air would look weird, and not only the teacher but also Fiona would laugh at me, so I won't do it."
Her figure gradually began to dissipate into a point of light. The half-elf witch "looked at" Shade, and Shade also looked at her:
"We will meet again eventually. May the moon protect you and me."
No one spoke again until there was nothing in front of them. The scattered light finally rushed into Xia De's heart.
Outsider, you have obtained the "Witch's Remnant - Orlanod".
He chuckled and added:
This is the complete Witch's Echo.
"A story spanning thousands of years is truly romantic."
Miss Carina's voice came from behind, and it sounded ironic no matter how you listened to it.
"Do those old ladies in ancient times always like to do this kind of thing?"
The Duchess continued, and the term "ancient old woman" was also mentioned by Leicia not long ago. From this point of view, although the two of them don't get along with each other, they are also surprisingly similar.
"Who was that just now..."
Miss Sylvia tugged at Shade's sleeve, and Shade touched his face:
"Ms. Brianna Olanord, the first librarian of St. Byron's Comprehensive Academy, the most important student of Miss Mana Felina, and the teacher of Miss Fiona Drago, the second principal of St. Byron's... I have met her twice in the past."
"I know you're an investigator, but can you go back in time and interact with people in the past?"
She asked in confusion, but was forcibly interrupted by Miss Carina.
The Duchess asked:
"How many chances do you have to meet Miss Chloe Yin?"
"once."
Miss Sylvia was even more confused by this conversation.
"Ms. Carina, I know you want to know the secrets of demigods, but the Miss Chloe Yin I met is only at level 11. At least in my opinion, she is really only at level 11, and because of her poor condition, she can only use secret techniques such as the Thousand Cats Curse at most."
Xia De emphasized, and the Duchess made an uncivilized sound of "tsk~" and did not continue asking.
But it can be seen that Miss Sylvia's curiosity has almost reached its peak:
"So... what's going on?"
"Shad's time travel is a real time travel, going to the past to participate in those stories."
Miss Carina said, satisfied with the look on Miss Sylvia’s face:
"But I can't tell you more, Emma. You'd better ask Shad in person. After all, this is his secret. As for the lady just now, she is just a friend Shad made in the past."
She paused and added seriously:
"I have always hoped to learn from Shade how witches in the Fifth Epoch became demigods. You know why I did this. But unfortunately, he has not yet met an ancient witch who has become a demigod. Speaking of which, Xiwei and Grandma Cassandra also vaguely knew that something was wrong with Shade, but they were not as thorough as you are."