Another story has come to an end. What are your thoughts
After packing up the harvest, when Shad was about to touch the statue and head to the Randall Valley, "she" whispered in Shad's ear.
So Xia De looked at the shelf where the souvenirs were stored, shook his head slightly, and entered the thick white fog:
"What can I feel? The old story ends and the new story begins."
The Forgotten Church was still as deserted as it had been when Shade first arrived in January.
Walking out of the church, one can still feel the pain of the city after the earthquake. Although the streetscape of Cherry Leaf Street was not damaged much by the earthquake, the people walking hurriedly and the gloomy sky without snow still seemed to cast a gloomy filter called "pain" on the city.
The sadness, depression and uneasiness that permeated the city also infected Shade. Although he thought he had found the best ending, there is never anything absolutely perfect. He could only find a relatively good result.
Instead of going to the Wilde Opera House or Bernardus Manor, the disguised Shad got on a carriage in a low-key manner and headed to the Fertile Land Inn in the city center.
It was almost four o'clock in the afternoon when he arrived at the inn. As soon as he pushed the door open, Shade saw Dr. Schneider, dressed in a Randall Valley robe, sitting by the wall, talking to Ms. Marilyn Handel, while Joeyne Barton's soul stood aside, frowning and listening.
Xia De first went to the counter to ask for a cup of hot tea, and then sat down at the table.
Ms. Hendel still said very little:
"The matter of Randall Valley is over. Qiao Yin and I will continue our journey."
"Then I wish you a safe journey, and please allow me once again to express my most sincere gratitude."
Shad said that Luvia said this morning that although the lady did not show up during the battle on Saturday, she cleared away the undead souls attracted by the filthy land, so that there were not many haunted incidents in the Randall Valley after the disaster.
Ms. Handel shook her head slightly:
"With so many casualties in the area, we should have been here to guide those lost souls to the end of the world. Now that the investigation forces from the church and the academy are about to arrive, it's time for us to leave."
She did not stand up immediately, but Joe Yin Barton, who was in a special soul state, spoke. Although he was a soul, his special bond with Ms. Handel made it impossible for even the ring wizard to see him if he did not want to be seen. Therefore, even Dr. Schneider could only vaguely feel that there was a strange soul here.
"Shad, the smell of death in the material world has become stronger. Although you have saved everything again and seem to have achieved a happy ending and gained the trust of the chosen ones on earth, this has not fundamentally changed the fact that the final death is approaching."
Xia De frowned slightly, then nodded:
"I see."
The two did not talk any more. Shade took out a bulging wallet from his pocket and put it on the table. Ms. Handel did not refuse. She nodded slightly and walked towards the door with the wallet and Joeyne Barton, who said goodbye to Shade.
"Can you please tell me how much money is in that wallet?"
The doctor asked with his head tilted curiously, holding the teacup.
Xia De looked around and gestured a few times with his fingers on the wine-stained table, which surprised the wealthy single middle-aged psychologist:
"It's a very generous move."
"It's not like I'm operating in the Randall Valley without being paid."
Xia De concealed his smile, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put the dishonest cat on his lap.
Just counting the treasure he found behind the wall of the sewer with Yin Luna, it was already as much as his savings. Just as Shade had always believed, it was not difficult for a ring wizard to make money.
Because there were some sensitive topics to discuss, the two returned to the room that Shad rented here. Of course, Shad had never lived here before. He rented the room just to give "John Watson" a legal address to send and receive letters. Even if he stayed overnight in the local area, he stayed at Luvia's place most of the time.
The doctor actually liked the room rented by Xia De very much. It just so happened that Xia De rented the room for a month because he didn't know how long he would stay, so the doctor could live here for these days.
After the two sat down, Shade took out the "Malbasi Demon Book" and wanted the doctor to check it. However, there were too many contents in it, so the book was temporarily left with the doctor and returned to Shade after he finished the examination.
Of course, during this period the doctor would also learn all the knowledge recorded in it, but Shade didn't care. After all, the doctor already had enough knowledge about demons, so one more book didn't matter.
"I heard from Luvia that you plan to stay here for a few days?"
After talking about the book, Xia Decai asked, and the doctor smiled and nodded:
"Yes, I have never been to Randall Valley before. I finally got here, how can I leave right away? As for the identity investigation of correspondence students... isn't it our turn yet?"
"But Luvia may not be able to go back with you. The professors at the academy will give her a ride."
"That's fine. I can arrange my own schedule. Today is Sunday. I will stay here until next Wednesday at most and then I will leave. No matter how beautiful the scenery here is, it can't compare to my home."
“I agree with this view.”
Xia De nodded and thanked the doctor again for coming to help.
"I didn't really help. You defeated the demons by yourself. Although I met Annat later and helped her and the other young girl defeat the enemy, that was what I should do. I am the team leader."
Dr. Schneider said, but he and Shade tacitly did not talk about what happened between early Saturday morning and early morning.
Although the doctor did not see Shade participate in the final battle, he could guess that Shade and Luvia must have had a major relationship with this matter. However, since everyone in the group has their own secrets, there is no need to delve too deeply into it.
Besides, the "Stone Mirror Devil - Goethe" that Xia De gave him this time was indeed a great gift.
"Speaking of which, Doctor, since you will be staying in the Randall Valley for a few days, would you be interested in visiting Father Morpheus of the Church of the Dawn with me?"
Shade asked again.
"who?"
The doctor asked subconsciously, then reacted immediately and patted his leg with a smile:
"The old gentleman who made a bet with the Reverend Augustus and won ten pence from him?"
"Yes, Luvia and I visited him last month. Father Morpheus is now Bishop Morpheus, and we didn't get to see him last time. Luvia will probably be going back soon, and she won't have time to go with me. Are you interested in going with us?"
Xia De extended the invitation, and the doctor agreed immediately:
"Of course, I can't be left out of this matter. You know, I always thought that Father Augustus's old-fashioned and old-fashioned style was born with him... I'm not saying bad things about him behind his back. Last time the old priest mentioned that he had a bet with someone and owed money, I was always curious about what it was, and now I finally have the answer."
"So when are you free? Oh, doctor, not tomorrow morning. I have a funeral to attend."
"Let me think... sightseeing plans, the curator cursed by the devil, Captain Woody who summoned the devil... Wednesday morning, I can buy a train ticket for Wednesday afternoon."
After agreeing on the next meeting time with Dr. Schneider, Shad said goodbye and left. As for the matter of Oxenfurt Manor, Shad had not heard any news since he woke up. But no matter how hard he and the doctor tried to cover up the traces, the traces of the demon domain covering that area could not completely disappear, so the church would know sooner or later that Stone Oxenfurt was the mortal who signed a contract with the devil.
But fortunately, it's all over.
After leaving the Fertile Land Inn, Shade returned to the Forgotten Church again. He sat for a while at the place where the statue of Mr. Lathers had been moved away at some point, and then very light footsteps sounded from the open door.
Shade made an appointment with Sister Devlin and Yin Luna to visit the guardian in the "Heart of the Earth" again. Judging from the sound of footsteps, it was obviously the blind nun who came this time, because she made almost no sound when she walked.
The nun walked over to Shade and put her hands behind her knees to gather her robes before sitting down.
Xia De wanted to greet her, but when he turned around, he saw that the side of the exquisite silver eye mask that looked like a crown that the nun was wearing had actually peeled off a small piece near the ear. The area was about the size of two fingernails, and although Sister Defulin deliberately covered it with her gray hair, it was still quite obvious.
Looking more closely, there were cracks not only on that small gap, but on the entire eye mask.
"Oh, what's going on?"
Shade asked in surprise. The nun folded her hands on her knees, as if she was not used to it. She turned slightly to the side, not wanting Shade to see the "scar" on her eye patch. However, the sideways movement made the missing patch more conspicuous.
"On Saturday morning, I, Professor Danister of Saint Byrons, and the 13th-ring warlock 'Winter Singer' of the Winter Choir went to fight against 'Blood Weeper' Hermons and the stone statues made by the cultists, but something unexpected happened."
She spoke softly, her tone still so calm. And the "Winter Singer" was the extra thirteenth ring warlock secretly hidden by the church. This lady believed in the old god Winter Maiden, who was the one that Shade and the short silver-haired witch Chloe Yin met in the Silver Mountains.
"But isn't this eye mask a secret treasure passed down from the ancient Church of the God of Death? It will also be damaged?"
"This is not the first time in history. And Shade, all things must eventually die."
The fire-wielding nun spoke softly, but she didn't look too keen on talking to Shade about her broken eyepatch.