"It sounds like Green Lake is really interesting."
Dorothy was at the table that night, besides Shad. The blonde listened to Shad's story of what he had seen today, and saw the scenery of the Green Lake area from the book he had taken out of the Silver Moon Library using magic:
“Neighboring cities, different destinies. If you can add twins separated at childhood, living different lives in two cities, and unexpectedly meeting each other when old, that would definitely be the best writing subject.”
The writer said, and then added:
"Of course, if I want to write a detective novel, then with this urban background, there will be a murder case that is inextricably linked to the nobles of the two cities... It would be best if it is related to the grudges and hatreds of the previous generation, and add some illegitimate children and unknowing incest between siblings. I think this story will definitely be more interesting."
"We hope there won't be any murders. For the upcoming negotiations, the police on both sides will rush over to punish anyone who spits. If there is a murder at this time, the police will probably be the first to fall."
Shade said, watching Mia gloomily scratching the cat-shaped glass ornament he brought home on the table. This is not just glass, the cat's tail, eyes and limbs are painted with yellow oil watercolor, while the cat's body remains transparent, making the ornament more artistic.
"You don't have to take what Leicia asked you to do too seriously. I know she takes this negotiation very seriously, but it shouldn't delay your work."
Dorothy continued, showing a rare dissatisfaction with Leicia's behavior:
"She shouldn't have involved you in this matter. We all know that you never like things related to politics."
"It's okay. Leicia rarely asks me for help. This is just a small matter."
"I can understand her ambition. After all, it has been her dream since she was a child. But you have done so much for us, even allowing us to meet and interact with each other. She shouldn't let you..."
Dorothy did not finish her sentence, but she looked certain to have a good talk with Leithia about it later.
Dorothy stayed at number 6 St. Teresa's Square that night, but before going to bed, when Shad put Mia in the cat bed in the cupboard, he found that the cat still looked depressed.
Little Mia had never been in such a bad mood for such a long time, so Shade thought that the cat had eaten something wrong at night. Just when Shade was thinking about whether he should induce vomiting in the cat, the writer lady came from the bathroom in pajamas, picked up the cat-shaped ornament that Shade had placed on the desk in the bedroom, and threw it directly into the trash can:
"I've heard of pets being unhappy with the presence of other pets, but this is the first time I know that pets are unhappy with crafts that resemble their own images."
Xiaomia understood the function of the trash can. When she saw the "glass cat" being thrown in, she immediately became lively.
Shade bent over the wardrobe and scratched the cat's chin, smiling and saying:
"That's because Miako is much smarter than the average house pet."
He felt a soft touch, and then Dorothy's arms went around his neck from behind:
"Get some rest. Aren't you planning to open a brand new time key tomorrow morning?"
"OK."
The cat, who squinted his eyes and accepted the tickling, was locked in the closet. Shade turned to look at Dorothy's pajamas. The writer blushed and pointed at her legs:
"I picked out a pair of the 'goods' that Miss Sylvia sent from Willendal. I tried them on tonight and they are really beautiful. What do you think?"
She asked somewhat embarrassedly. Xia De snapped his fingers and the gas lamp in the room went out automatically:
"Can I make a request?"
"Will you wear this fabric when you take off your other clothes later?"
The green eyes in the darkness asked Xia De with a smile.
"Besides that, how about wearing those gold-rimmed glasses?"
"Oh, Shad!"
The kitten couldn't hear the conversation that followed.
After the pleasant night, it was Wednesday. When they woke up early in the morning, Leicia used Dorothy's body to make breakfast, while Shad took out the time key from the early Fifth Epoch given by Mr. Edmund, intending to start a new time adventure.
Because it only takes three seconds to go to the past, Shade didn't have to say goodbye to Leicia. The cat that was released from the closet saw Shade take out the wooden key and grabbed his trouser leg to go with him. But Shade himself didn't know what kind of story this key would face and whether it was safe, so he certainly couldn't take Mia with him rashly.
After finally getting the blonde girl in an apron to lure the cat away with sausages, Shade took the key and walked towards the bedroom door:
"May the World Tree protect me in the infinite time."
There was a click, and a white mist like silk floss floated through the open door:
"Lecia, see you later!"
As he spoke, he stepped into the white mist, leaving the cat holding a small piece of sausage in its mouth, staring at the door stupidly.
Stranger, you have stepped into the "Corridor of Time".
Message from the ancient god "Father of the Infinite Tree":
Spring of the 923rd year of the Fifth Era, Central Continent, Lost Forest.
Event: Travelers' storytelling session.
Duration: thirty minutes (1/3).
"923?"
At this point in time, 20 years have passed since Shade said goodbye to Chloe Yin, who had obtained the power of a demigod witch, in the snow and wind of the Silver Mountains.
"But from the events alone, I can't tell what this is going to do. Is it to tell a story? This is what I'm best at. The location is the Lost Forest, and it's a forest. I wonder if it's similar to the original 'Thousand Trees Forest'."
Of course, it was impossible for him not to encounter gods in the past, so Shade was also wondering whether he met the "God of Stories" or the "God of Travelers" this time. At the same time, he also noticed that the number of times the time key could be used this time had returned to 3 times, instead of 4 times like in the Evernight City.
You get additional information.
The figure of the Infinite Tree Father watches over you.
The ancient god of time has given you a test.
Assist travelers to conclude their story with the "God of Journey".
The Father of the Infinite Tree will give you rewards: Thaumaturgy-Strong Spatial Perception, a True Message-Dragon.
"Spatial perception?"
This was not the first time that Treefather had given Shade a magic as a reward, but it was the first time that a magic that Shade could learn in reality appeared in the reward. "Spatial perception" was similar to Shade's "time perception". Its function was to perceive one's position on the map when holding a map; and if not holding a map, one could vaguely know the nearby terrain.
This is a very useful magic, especially for circle sorcerers who like adventure and travel.
"Could it be that the reward is an enhanced version of the magic I know? Or, in addition to the enhanced effect, there are new effects?"
As for the information about "dragon", there was nothing surprising. So far, Shad has obtained information about "mermaids", "elves" and "blood-sucking species". This information is very useful. Tree Father seems to like to give Shad information about the alien creatures he has come into contact with.
"Is the god this time the god of travel?"
Although this god is not very famous, it is not very secretive either. The power of the god is what is in the name. She is the protector of all travelers, and also protects those adventurers and bards who love adventure. According to the records of the academy, the cult of this god who has been sleeping since the fifth era is not a simple church, but an organization called the "Traveler's Association".
This organization once expanded to cover five continents in the Fifth Era, providing information and convenience for travelers. Unfortunately, with the departure of the gods, the association that appeared like a flash in the pan in the early Fifth Era has long been buried in the dust of history.
"At least this one is not an evil god like the God of Vampires."
Thinking of this, Xia De felt much more relieved. He calmed himself down and continued to move forward in the white fog.
Just like the curtain slowly opened, as the glowing white mist dissipated, the first thing that was perceived was the unique distortion and chaotic feeling of the chaotic zone of time and space. The brightness of the surroundings dropped rapidly, but it did not completely drop to the level of darkness.
The white mist had not completely dissipated, and Xia De realized belatedly that there was originally a layer of hazy fog in this place. The cold, damp and rotten smell in the air almost made Xia De think he was in a cemetery.
In the very thin fog, the surrounding scenery was not difficult to distinguish. He was obviously in the dense forest outside. Through the dense branches of the trees, he could see the completely dark night sky above his head, as if it was covered by a black fog.
But the surroundings were not completely dark. On the trunks of each large tree, there were two or three strange green glowing lines. The eerie green light penetrated deep into the trunks, but was enough to barely illuminate the surroundings. With the help of these lights, Shade discovered that the stench came from the mud on the ground and the dead bodies of animals nailed to the trees.
Rabbits, wild deer, gray wolves, brown bears, long snakes, Shade even saw the body of a human male in the green light. Farther away, due to the fog and darkness, it was completely unclear.
The degrees of decay of these corpses varied. The most serious ones had turned into dried mummies, while the freshest one, a brown bear corpse, looked as if it had just died.
There was absolutely no sound in the forest. Although Xia De had only been there for a few dozen seconds, the feeling of oppression and panic was already urging him not to stop.
This was not the first time that Shade had opened the Time Key. Following his instinct, he immediately ran towards the mist ahead. The oppressive darkness around him also surrounded him more urgently as he moved.