"The academy probably thinks so too. After all, I have never heard of a newly enrolled correspondence ring sorcerer who could obtain a keeper-level relic all at once."
Dr. Schneider also agreed with Miss Louisa's opinion. After all, when it comes to fate, ring masters are quite cautious.
Just by staring at the dice, Xia De had a strong urge to take it out of its inlay. But fortunately, the dice was still in storage, and Xia De completely resisted this temptation.
But he still placed a finger on the dice, wanting to feel its cold metal touch.
In my mind, a woman's whispering voice suddenly sounded:
Although the road of destiny forks under your feet, if you have useful tools, you may choose the right path. From 1 to 20, and then from 20 to 1, you see your own unique destiny from the rolling dice. Now is the time to flip the dice... ...
"Are you sure you want me to roll the dice now?"
Xia De asked in surprise, and heard a whisper in his ear:
Outsider, when you embark on this road of destiny, the choice is always in your hands. But sometimes, some reasonable attempts can make you understand your destiny more fully. I have seen interesting things for you through my vision. Do you have the courage to challenge your luck
Xia De thought about it, and he was quite aware that his "other self" had some peculiarities. Although he didn't know whether it was a characteristic of a stranger or if there was something wrong with the other person, the murmured voice's actions so far were credible. Although Xia De was full of worries and suspicions about this mysterious and weird world, he was willing to occasionally show some trust.
Before the doctor and others could object, he rolled the dice and let it fall onto the coffee table.
The sound of the metal dice hitting the wooden coffee table startled everyone present. But the dice soon stabilized, with the number "20" facing the top. Shade didn't feel that surprised, he just heard the woman's pleasant laughter in his ear.
Although you always don't believe it, I am you.
The four of them stared at the number without saying anything. After a long while, the doctor gave a serious reminder:
"This time it's 20... This is your relic, and we have no right to interfere. But I must remind you, Shade, that people are not always so lucky. This impulse brought a gift from fate, but the next time may not be the same."
"Every gift from fate has a price tag already. This 20... will probably consume your luck for a long time. I have always believed in the 'law of conservation of luck.'"
The writer also said that, but Father Augustus, a clergyman, pointed out that the conservation of luck is an unfounded superstition.
Xia De accepted these warnings, but he did not intend to explain his motives. The uniqueness of the woman's voice in his head was a secret that belonged to him alone, a characteristic of an outsider. It was enough for him to know this, and at least for now, he would not tell anyone else about it.
The "good thing" of throwing 20 points cannot be observed yet, but according to the characteristics of the dice, Shad will know it sooner or later, so he just needs to wait.
After everything was done for Xia De to officially join the academy, the doctor opened the bottle of champagne to celebrate that there were finally five people in the group.
Xia De didn't like drinking much, but since it was a celebration, he didn't refuse. When the doctor poured wine for everyone, he curiously asked if these books would be considered as leaking the secrets of the academy if he took them back and accidentally lost them, but the doctor told him not to worry about this:
"The first-year textbooks and materials are not of any precious value. It's not that this knowledge is not valuable, but it can be obtained through other channels. So even if you lose it, you only need to spend more gold pounds to buy another set at the academy. Some books will not be encrypted until the second year."
Now Shad felt much more at ease. The doctor, writer and priest, as people with experience, encouraged Shad to study hard, and they all agreed that his main task now was to engrave his first spiritual rune for himself.
"In the course 'Theoretical Foundations of Spirit Runes (Part 1)', recommendations for engraving the first rune will be given based on the Ring Warlock's talent. What recommendation did the Academy give you? Was it light?"
"Yes."
Shade said as he flipped through the book in his hand.
"Generally speaking, the academy recommends engraving the rune representing the element for the first spiritual rune, because it is easier this way. You already have the Silver Moon, which has a good affinity with the light stars, and you even took the initiative to create the Light Spell. But the stars are too complicated for a first-year, and it is indeed light."
The doctor smiled, then stood up and took out a book from the pile and handed it to Shade:
"'Mad Light Chaser' is a crazy novel written by an unknown author in the Fifth Epoch. It is enlightening because of civilization. This is a translated manuscript. Reading it to try to engrave light is the most appropriate method. Of course, few people can obtain light directly. If you can obtain any extended concept spirit rune, you will be qualified."
Before today's gathering, the doctor had already shared the news about the Sage-level Relic God's Box and the Mercury Blood Organization that Shade had obtained with other people in the group through letters. They all agreed to pay Shade 1 pound each for this information.
Shad did not take the four pounds, including Luvia Annette who was not in Tobesk, but used the money to pay off part of the 10 pounds owed this month. The remaining 6 pounds would have to wait for a while, after all, he still needed gold pounds to support himself and Mia.
It is said that orange cats have a good appetite, so Xia De must be prepared.
The doctor was very efficient. Before the meeting ended that morning, he told Xia De another piece of good news:
"I found out from the real estate agency that the house at number six St. Teresa's Square, the entire three-story house including the land, was originally the property of Detective Sparrow Hamilton. Did he leave a suicide note?"
"I left it behind and locked it in the closet."
Shade was in a trance for a moment because of this good news. He couldn't believe that he had inherited the whole house. All the haze after entering the steam age seemed to dissipate because of this news. He didn't know in his heart that he was so eager to have his own home.
Father Augustus had a normal expression, while Miss Louisa looked at Shade in surprise:
"Mr. Hamilton, you will never lack gold pounds in your life."
"but."
Xia De didn't get too happy too soon, but looked at the doctor. The doctor really used this conjunction to continue his story. He looked confused, not knowing what tone to use:
"But don't be too happy too soon. There's something wrong with that house. Number 6 St. Teresa's Square was bought by Sparrow Hamilton for 300 pounds when he came to Tobesk two years ago."
"Is it so cheap? Even if it's a haunted house, it wouldn't..."
Miss Louisa asked with a frown. Although 300 pounds is a lot, you have to know that this is Tobesk City, the capital of the Kingdom of Draerion, one of the two major human kingdoms in the material world. It is also known as the Pearl of the North, the Fog City, and the gathering point of the civilization of the Old World.
From the windows of No. 6 St. Teresa’s Square, you can directly see the “Palace of Jodel” complex, and the soil there is more valuable than gold.
Doctors have clinics, priests live in churches, and only the female writer now lives alone in a rented apartment in the Tobysk University District, and is very sensitive to house prices. Not counting the land, just the whole house in St. Teresa's Square, let alone 300 pounds, even if it is 20,000 pounds, there is no place to buy it.