That night, Luvia did not leave No. 6 Saint Teresa Square. When Shad fell asleep holding the girl with even breathing, he was still thinking about whether he could meet the long-haired Luvia and discuss recent events with her. However, the long-haired Luvia did not show up when he failed to enter the past life, the Sixth Era.
Early on Wednesday morning, at Mia's urging, Xia De went downstairs in slippers, yawning and getting newspapers and goat milk. When he opened the door, he saw Yin Luna walking towards him from the other side of the square, passing through a group of pigeons that were as lazy as Mia.
The morning mist obscured the city's appearance, and the air was very humid. It was a little after six in the morning, and the sun had just risen. The girl with long brown hair, wearing a brown coat and a black dress, waved to Shade and said hello:
"Oh, Shade, you haven't left yet? I have new information about the key."
Yin Luna walked over quickly with a smile, and Xia De asked her to come in and talk:
"It just so happens that I have something to tell you. Come in. Have you had breakfast yet? Let's have breakfast together... Luvia is here too."
The 17-year-old girl nodded naturally, and smiled as she greeted Mia, who was squatting on the stairs, staring at the goat milk in Shade's hand. The cat meowed politely, then stood up, flicked its tail, and ran upstairs.
When Yin Luna followed Xia De upstairs, Luvia was washing up in the bathroom. When she heard Yin Luna's voice, she poked her head out of the bathroom to greet Yin Luna.
Then Luvia went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, and asked Xia De and Yin Luna to wait at the dining table. Yin Luna sat down and looked at the "scenery" of No. 6 Saint Teresa Square in the morning, and then looked at Luvia's silhouette in the kitchen:
"I think I know why you like this house. It's so peaceful every morning, and you can see the Yodel Palace when you stick your head out. In the past few days, I've been often woken up by guys handing out flyers on the street, even though there aren't that many people near the apartment where I live."
"I've also encountered people handing out flyers in the university district. I don't know if this will happen again."
Xia De held the teacup in one hand and stroked the cat with the other:
"You just said that you had important information to tell me?"
He asked curiously, and Yin Luna nodded:
"Yes, I just found out this morning. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to catch up with your departure time."
She held the teacup in both hands, letting the warmth of her palms warm herself:
"It's information about the old god - the God of Journey. I found out from the church that this old god still has believers even now."
Shade nodded, not surprised at all. The concept of "journey" is very broad, so even if the gods leave, the cult may still exist, just like the Winter Choir composed of the followers of the old god "Winter Maiden".
"However, the number of followers of this old god is very small now. Most of them are now in the New World, under the name of the 'Traveler's Association', providing assistance to travelers who are eager for wealth and adventure in human gathering points on the coastline. Because they have become a group of ordinary people, there are no ring sorcerers except for a few priests, so it is normal that you didn't know about it. What I want to say is that I found very interesting information from the records of the church. The 'Traveler's Association' is still connected with the 'Winter Choir'."
Yin Luna's words made Xia De raise his eyebrows. He just thought of the ring magician group that was also located in the far north:
"Does this have anything to do with this adventure of mine?"
"Yes."
The seventeen-year-old girl nodded affirmatively:
"The Traveler's Association preserves some books and records from the Fifth Era. These written records were handed over to the Peace Church for safekeeping in the 589th year of the Sixth Era. The information cannot be taken out. I will briefly describe the important parts. The general meaning is that the gods have sent down an oracle, asking the Traveler's Association to contact the Supreme Witch Emperor who is in charge of the Ice and Snow City among the followers of the Winter Girl, and to assist the Witch Emperor in completing certain tasks."
She looked at Shade:
"This event related to the oracle occurred between 900 and 950 in the early Fifth Epoch."
"The time of my adventure this time is 928."
Xia De said, Yin Luna nodded:
"Although it seems that the time of the events you experienced just coincides, but among the followers of the old god Winter Maiden, what can you associate with the witch who is described as 'Supreme'?"
Yin Luna and Luvia were both generally aware of each of Xia De's adventures, so Xia De also understood what she meant:
"Demigod - Ice Witch Chloe Yin?"
"Yes, this may be a coincidence, but it is also possible that you really met the demigod witch again during this adventure, which led to the connection between the two old gods' cults."
"Shad said that the silver-haired witch is not among the companions this time."
Luvia, wearing an apron, walked to the table, placed the warm goat milk in front of little Mia, and then said:
"But Shade said that the witch he met this time also belongs to the Zalas Academy, the same organization as Miss Chloe Yin. Is it possible that Shade told her something?"
"That's possible, but since it was the god himself who gave the oracle, I'm more inclined to believe that Shade really met the witch... during his journey."
Yin Luna reread "The Journey", which refers to the seven-day adventure story.
"The gods said that each of us can get what we want through the journey... ... What I want is to see Chloe Yin?"
Xia De blinked suspiciously, and Luvia smiled brightly:
"That's hard to say. Isn't the suave Shad Hamilton always popular among witches?"
Even Yin Luna couldn't help laughing, but Xia De was unable to refute.
“It would be great if we could really meet Chloë Yin. She was closest to the beginning of the Fifth Epoch, and perhaps she knows more about the secrets of the Epochal changes than Miss Feliana and the others in the middle of the Fifth Epoch, or Miss Violet and the others in the late Fifth Epoch. But it shouldn’t be that easy to contact her, right?”
"What I'm thinking about is whether the God of Journey is related to the Ancient God of Space."
Luvia brought over fried eggs, bacon, hot milk, and bread from the kitchen. She untied her apron and sat next to Yin Luna, opposite Xia De.
"You once said that every time adventure you took was related to the time you are in now. So now that the poem of the Chosen One of Space has begun, you have met the god of the journey. Is there any necessary connection between them? Or is it that the reward of enhanced spatial perception that you mentioned is related to the present time?"
Shade thought for a moment:
"If I have the chance, I will personally ask the god about this matter."
"I have said everything I wanted to say. Xia De, what did you want to talk to me about?"
Yin Luna asked about Shade again, so Shade repeated what happened yesterday at Green Lake. After hearing that the ancestor of the Edwards family was a defected high-ring fortune-teller, and after hearing Shade mention his brief battle with the thirteenth-ring warlock "Mirror Man", Yin Luna understood what Shade wanted to do:
“I will inform the church about these things.”
"It's not just you. I thought about it while brushing my teeth just now. Today I will go find Sister Defulin and the guardian and ask them to tell the church that they have foreseen something strange about the central island of Green Lake. The church will definitely link the Edwards family with the chosen one of the space. This is what I want to do."
Xia De looked at the two girls across the table:
"There is almost no progress in the investigation of the Chosen One, but I am almost certain that this is definitely related to the Edwards family. Since there is no progress, why not let the church intervene? Those hidden ancient secrets and those who hide behind the scenes will eventually be revealed."
Yin Luna and Luvia both nodded. They also thought this was a good idea.
"But if you continue to act in the Green Lake area, you will eventually meet the Thirteenth Ring Warlock again. Next time, you may not be able to escape."
Yin Luna is very worried about this:
"The witch you are traveling with is not very reliable. You cannot be sure that you will not encounter the Hidden Mirror Man."
"I've thought about this, too. Don't worry, Yin Luna. I also cherish my life... Are you in a hurry to leave? When I come back from the past, there are some things I want to know from you."
After breakfast, Yin Luna helped Luvia clean up the kitchen, while Xia De went to the study to write a letter to Miss Danister to report on the recent progress of the investigation.
Then, he took out the time key and prepared to set off.
Of course, the potion of "Cat in the Bottle" must be carried with you. This is the key this time. When Shade inserted the key into the study door and prepared to leave, Mia followed him again like last time. It barked docilely and rubbed against Shade's trouser legs, as if it wanted to go with him.
Last time, Shad was able to leave because he used a sausage to lure the cat, but the same method would not work on the cat a second time.
Shade called Luvia over and wanted her to control Mia, but the purple-eyed girl asked:
"Isn't your adventure just a story? It shouldn't be dangerous if you take it with you."
"But... ... "
In fact, if Mia was just turned into a toy and stuffed into his pocket, it wouldn't matter even if there was danger. Shade just didn't want Mia to set foot in those dangerous areas. The last time he took it to the Temple of the God of Night, it was a helpless act.
"Meow~"
The cat meowed even more gently, the sound was almost heartbreaking, and Shade could only pick it up:
"Don't run around for even a moment."
He warned, and put Mia away as a toy. He waved to Luvia, then turned around and turned the key:
"Then see you later. I mean see you in three seconds - may the World Tree protect me in infinite time."
He opened the door and stepped into the white mist in front of him.