When she was in the lower grades, Resia was a formal student of the Zaras Academy of Arts. Later, due to family reasons, she left the academy and returned to Delarion, so her basic knowledge is very solid.
"This matter is beyond our influence. I received news that the Church of the Five Gods has sent a new high-level warlock directly from the Holy See to the Lengshui Port Diocese. The three major thaumaturgical academies have also sent professors from their respective political and economic schools to rush here..."
"Faculty of Political Science and Economics?"
Shade suddenly asked. He remembered that this was the only academy in St. Byrons that did not recruit correspondence ring sorcerers. At that time, he asked the doctor for the details, but the doctor just refused to answer vaguely.
"Oh, yes, you're only a month old, so you don't know."
Leicia, who was wearing a silver crown behind the desk, nodded and explained again:
"The three major thaumaturgical academies all have political and economic branches. This department is responsible for the management of non-human alien creatures, that is, the management of humanoid students, and the handling of special events involving creatures of other races. In the contemporary era of the Sixth Era, non-human races are rarely seen in the civilized world..."
The only creatures Shad had actually seen were vampires.
"... ... Therefore, the academy will not discuss too much about alien creatures with junior students. This involves some things that I don't know. In short, the academy and the church are actively dealing with this incident. There are even rumors that some secret religious groups are heading to Coldwater Harbor from the New World. These people seem to be very concerned about this matter. This is very puzzling. When did the ring magic group based in the New World become so enthusiastic?"
She frowned beautifully.
Xia De knew the truth, but he couldn't say it, so he could only add:
"I also heard that a great witch from the Witch Council is coming here."
During the first section of "Whispering Poems", some people still doubted the authenticity of the Great Prophecy, so the identity of the Chosen One was not truly revealed until Iluna fully awakened. And this time, he really felt that the Chosen One had touched the whole world.
It seems that Coldwater Harbor City is in turmoil because of the Sea Return Ceremony, but in fact, it is because of the unexpected appearance of the Chosen One that makes this seaport city the center of attention of the ring sorcerers in the material world.
The third piece of news is still related to the murlocs and the cult. The Fishbone Pirate Ship appeared again near Coldwater Port earlier today and looted a large steam freighter departing from Coldwater Port to the New World.
All 123 people on board, including crew members and some passengers on the cargo ship to the New World, disappeared, but pets such as cats, dogs and parrots were safe. When the church fleet arrived, only the empty ship was left at sea. Because the incident happened in the early morning, the bread in the restaurant that had only been bitten was still warm.
The first step of the Sea Return Ceremony, which was the spread of the Mermaid Song Curse, was completely successful because of the greedy warehouse dispatcher. The second step was for the evil god's followers, the "Fishbone Pirate Ship", to spread fear locally, and when moving offshore, they left beacons with the power of the evil god in the coastal areas surrounding Coldwater Harbor.
Although they suffered a defeat because of Shad, as long as they didn't encounter Shad, the ship had almost no rivals in the near sea.
"According to the current progress, the church estimates that the third step of the Sea Return Ceremony will begin around next Wednesday. When the red ocean appears, the people carrying the mermaid curse will step into the ocean. When they disappear in the deep sea, the huge waves that sweep in will submerge the city..."
Next Wednesday is exactly the "week" predicted by Luvia, and her priceless prediction turned out to be accurate.
Leicia read the last part of the letter, then put down what she was holding and looked at Shade. Her Highness frowned and looked very worried:
"The relic fishbone pirate ship is something that cannot be completely destroyed, so the church will not waste time on it, but will focus on stopping this conspiracy on land in Coldwater Harbor. Next Wednesday, I hope you can be with me."
"Of course."
Xia De said, clasping his hands together and looking at the girl in front of him. It was not until Leixia turned her head somewhat embarrassedly and looked at the evening scenery outside the window that Xia De sighed:
"As for the other nine ring sorcerers on the same ship with us, I would like to ask you to help continue to search for their whereabouts, especially Mr. Darkness. If we really can't find them, maybe next Tuesday or next Wednesday, I will try my luck in the red waters of the seashore."
"You've been really busy this week. Did you get the 15 credits?"
The princess asked again, which made Shade sigh again:
"No, the vial of mercury in my hand is worth about 5 credits. The old priest in our group promised to take me there tomorrow to broaden my horizons. Also, a good friend of mine will return to Tobesk tomorrow. She may be able to help me, but I don't know if it will be enough for 15 credits before Saturday."
"If you really need help, please ask me for help."
She still tilted her head to look out the window, and Shade noticed that the princess' earlobes were a little red:
"I don't have anything else, but I have a lot of pocket money. If you really need credits, I can lend you some money, and you can buy some relics and give them to the college... We are friends."
Xia De suddenly discovered that the profile of Lecia was so similar to that of Miss Carina.
The two discussed the differences between the cultists active inland and those in the port cities. Seeing that the rain outside had stopped, Lecia took Shad for a walk in the garden before dinner and introduced him to the ancestors of the Cavendish family and the marks they left on this mansion.
Thirteen years ago, the current king added a statue of a knight with a fountain to the mansion garden, and when Miss Carina was a child, she asked for a swing in the mansion garden.
It was wet all around, so Leisia didn't try the swing. She just talked about her childhood memories and missed those carefree days.
The sun had already set, otherwise Leisia would have even tried to take Shade to the royal forest outside the mansion to hunt, or to the beach by the sea to fish. The heroic princess liked fairy tales, but she also liked hunting. This reminded Shade of a very famous story, but when he wanted to tell it, Leisia stopped him. The red-haired girl shook her head and said seriously:
"Oh, Shade, I think you should stop telling stories so easily. At least don't tell me any stories before the incident of the Shadow of Coldwater Harbor is over..."
She herself laughed, and with her back to Xia De, she put her hands behind her back, turned her face slightly sideways, and stood in the garden facing the sunset:
"But to be honest, I really like the story of 'Heart of the Ocean' that you told me on the boat."