Luvia's Kasenric language is not particularly standard, and you can tell she is from Drarion at first glance, but there is no problem in communication.
Shade looked at Mr. Antonio, who shrugged.
"This card already belongs to you. I have no right to ask. But, ma'am, may I ask who your friend is..."
Forest Story: The Silver Snow Wolf is useful to 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 am from Tobesk, Delarian, and I am acquainted with Mr. Hamilton of Rejade."
Mr. Antonio's eyes widened immediately:
"Hamilton? The Big City Players champion of 1853, the legendary Rhodes player?"
His voice of surprise was a little loud, so that people at other tables looked at him. The playwright apologized hastily and lowered his voice:
"Ma'am, you actually know that gentleman? I've heard a lot of rumors about him."
"I've heard of him, too. Not long ago, the 'robbery of the century' he uncovered in Tobesk was widely publicized in the newspapers."
Shade also said, pretending to look at Luvia seriously. Of course, it would be a good thing to "sell" the card to Luvia. In this way, he could use the card openly in Tobesk.
"Yes, yes. It is said that he is also the lover of the Duchess of the Kingdom of Delarion."
Mr. Antonio said with a smile, Luvia's smile froze for a moment, then she nodded:
"The friend I'm talking about is that gentleman, with whom I have a very close relationship. In fact, I am the fortune teller of the local association in Tobesk, and Hamilton often holds his cat and asks me for guidance on his destiny."
Purple eyes stared at Shade, with a half-smile on their face:
"I want to bring him a souvenir of Randall Valley. So, sir, will you give me this card?"
Shade hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed. So Luvia took out her wallet and paid 4 crowns at Shade's insistence. When she handed the banknote to Shade, Shade clearly felt his palm being scratched, and then there was a note in his hand.
Luvia said goodbye to the two and left. Mr. Antonio excitedly talked to Shade about whether the Silver Snow Wolf from Forest Story would appear in the next Rhodes card game related to the "Legendary Player":
"I have been looking forward to meeting Mr. Hamilton, not only because of his identity as a Rhodes card player, but also because of the detective stories related to him. When the first volume of Hamilton's Detective Stories in Carsenrick was first published, I bought a copy. But the gentleman is a famous detective in Tobesk and the lover of the Grand Duchess. He has a close relationship with the Delarion royal family and will not leave Tobesk easily. It's a pity."
Even without the identity of "God Caller", the outsider already has a great reputation in this world.
"Mr. Antonio, do you want to have lunch together? Please let me treat you, after all, I just made a lot of money."
Shade suggested, his fingers stroking the note, and Luvia asked him to meet again in the evening:
"Perhaps, we can talk more about this city. I am quite interested in those stories and folk customs."
(Little Mia is running...)
The Yin'ao River originates in the central mountainous area of the Old World, winds through the Kingdom of Carsenrick, flows through the mountains east of the Randall River Valley, and finally flows 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 month, even such a river is still frozen. But the frozen river is not empty. Before the river freezes over in winter, luxury cruise ships parked in the middle of the river are embedded in the ice like gems in the deep winter, and are open to the wealthy locals as the famous "ice restaurant" in the Randall River Valley.
The setting sun passed over the city standing on the river valley plain, and shone obliquely on the cruise ship on the wide river at the foot of the mountain. At this season, the temperature is not high enough for people to have dinner on the deck, so the upper deck of the cruise ship has been transformed into a restaurant. The tables are placed around the cabin, and each table has a window on one side. The scenery here is quite good. Of course, the price is also expensive.
Because it is impossible to pull gas pipelines onto the ship, the walls are lit by more traditional kerosene lamps. The glass lampshade is very clean, and the bird-like shape of the kerosene lamp is also very unique.
The candlestick was placed in the middle 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 and said to Luvia, who was looking out the window:
"First day in Randall Valley. How do you feel about Carsonrick?"
"Is this how you feel every time you arrive in a strange city? It's really different from Tobesk, but in reality, it's just a strange feeling."
The purple-eyed girl turned to look at Shade across the table. The light illuminated that familiar face.
"On Monday morning, you said you would come to Randall Valley to find me. I didn't expect that it's only Wednesday now, and you're here. This is even faster than me."
"It's certainly not easy, but luckily I'm lucky enough. However, the entrance to the Ancient God Space in the Randall Valley really surprised me. The entrance is in the city, in the basement of an abandoned church that is invisible under normal circumstances."
He took out the small silver cube and placed it on the table:
"Want to hear a story? Look at this. Old John said this is an alchemical item made of mithril."
Before the waiter served dinner, Shade briefly described his experience in the city yesterday. Luvia listened carefully, and only spoke after the waiter who served the appetizer soup left:
"Have the old gods forgotten the old man? Yes, Old John is right. I don't have any information about this god in my memory. Although the old gods are gone, their great powers are still affecting the mortals of our time."
"That's the case, but now that I've come across the church, I plan to explore the relevant secrets. Maybe I can learn the secret of how the entrance to the space maze was built, and then explore the story related to the ancient god of space."
In fact, it was to cover up the fact that he was looking for a time key.
"What about you, Luvia? How are the Prophet's Association and the Academy arranged?"
"The association is communicating with a local secret cult. The sublimation book in their hands contains the sublimation words I need. Before this, the association headquarters arranged for me to complete some tasks in this city, and the academy also asked me to go to the Randall River Valley to complete two academy rewards. There are no fortune tellers among the local correspondence students."
She complained half in annoyance:
"I feel like this business trip is even busier than when I was in Tobesk. These days, I will be staying at the 'Plenty Land Inn' next to the Prophet's Association. If you need anything, I can help you with something."
"No, no, just finish your work and wait for the words of sublimation. I can handle the current situation by myself. Randall Valley City is quite safe and the scenery here is also very beautiful. I think there will be no problem."
Xia De smiled and shook his head, and "she" beside his ear also chuckled:
"But do you know how to contact the local black market? I am planning to learn a magic related to sound, and I need a local specialty."
"Of course. I asked the ring wizard of the association today. I will give you the note after dinner."
Luvia nodded, and then joked:
"I heard from the local newspaper that Princess Margaret will also be here on Friday. I think you will definitely contact her?"
The face of the princess with long blond hair suddenly appeared in front of Shade's eyes. Then came the two words "MI6" and "Grey Eagle" intertwined together:
"I just hope that I won't be forced into any political whirlpool again."
He scooped up the red sour plums with a spoon and tilted his head to look towards the western sky. The sun had almost completely set below the city:
"Randall Valley, I hope you are safe."
After dinner, Shad took Luvia to Cherry Leaf Street and entered the abandoned "Forgotten Church" with her.
Although she had heard Shad's description, Luvia was also surprised by the church.
Shade pushed open the closed church door with great effort, and then walked in through the crack in the door with Luvia. The moonlight shone through the hole in the top of the church, slanting into the ancient church where nature and sacredness coexisted. The scenery was like a cold-toned oil painting, which inevitably made Luvia a little dazed.
"I don't know if the Forgotten Order still exists. I plan to use this place as my base in the local area. Although I don't own the land and the title deed, this place belongs to me for the time being."
Shade expressed his obsession with land and property, then walked on the snow, along the aisle between the long stone benches covered with vines and snowflakes, to the pulpit at the end of the church, and looked up at the wall where the holy emblem should have been hung:
"It's a pity that I don't know what the holy emblem of the old god looks like. Otherwise, I could make one and hang it here. I can clean it every time I pass by, so that it won't be considered that I have occupied the church built by others in vain."
After saying that, he turned around and wanted to talk to Luvia again about the issue of the extremely lifelike stone statue of a man sitting in the first row of chairs.
But when he turned around, he saw the girl with purple eyes. She was standing in the dilapidated church, under the moonlight coming through the hole in the roof. In the silver moonlight, she raised her hand, as if trying to catch the light.
In the deserted but silent church hall, although the dress she was wearing was not gorgeous, the combination of the dilapidated church and the beautiful girl with light in her eyes really shocked Xia De. The snow under his feet was shining slightly because of the reflection of the moonlight, and the purple eyes were like the most luxurious gems under the moonlight.
The girl in the light noticed that Xia De 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're so beautiful."
Luvia blinked and looked at each other with Shade. Suddenly, the girl laughed and threw a key to Shade:
"Here's my spare key to my hotel room - I'm a little tired today, but if you have time, you can come to my room and find me."
In the moonlight, she used her fingers to push aside the hair hanging 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 princess of the Cavendish family... is definitely worth watching out for."