The "wedding party" refers to the wedding of Mona Cavendish, Resia's sister, tomorrow, which is Tuesday. As for how the other party knew about this, Shade didn't think about it at all. The "Lady of the Lake" even knew that he wanted divinity, so it's natural that she would know about such a trivial matter as the wedding.
At this time, the sunset had dyed half the sky red. The surface of the lake on the lake island reflected the sunset, and the small fish at the bottom of the lake also turned red. The evening breeze blew, and the lake rippled. Being here, Xia De actually felt an inexplicable calm:
"Excuse me, do you know who I am?"
He actually wanted to ask this question from the beginning, but in order to prevent the lake from disappearing after he asked the question, he held back until now.
"No, I don't know who you are."
The lady in white robe shook her head slightly, her silver hair turning red in the sunset:
"But when you stepped on the lake, I understood everything."
Xia De nodded:
"So you are..."
He asked inquiringly.
"You may address me as Lady Cherubim."
The lady in white robes smiled and gave her answer, but Shade wanted to know more than a simple name.
Since the other party was unwilling to speak, Shade did not dare to continue asking. He had an idea that the other party was not a god, but was related to God. Moreover, after passing by this lake yesterday, this morning, Father Augustus said that he had a familiar smell... ... Shade felt that he probably needed to read more documents to confirm his idea.
"I will complete the task, but when I have completed the task, how can I come to see you next time?"
Although the stories of those witnesses were very interesting, he didn't want to go out on horseback to find a new "Lady of the Lake" witness.
"When you have completed the test, take with you an intelligent animal that will show you the way and lead you to the Lake of Cherubim again."
This also sounded like some kind of fairy tale. Shad nodded slightly and decided to bring his cat next time. Little Mia was the smartest animal he had ever met.
"One more thing."
Xia De added that he certainly had not forgotten the people who had helped him in his quest for this mysterious lake:
"Two of my friends have also come before you. One is an old professor of folklore, who wants to know what happened to him in the past; the other is the poet Mr. Roland, who wants you to take back the good fortune that he cannot afford."
After saying that, he quickly looked at the sunset. Although it was a little late, fortunately the lake had not disappeared yet.
The lady in white robe holding a staff smiled and shook her head:
"It's only a small matter to take back the good luck I once gave you, but I will slightly increase the difficulty of the next three tests."
Shade hesitated:
"no problem."
Since the poet Mr. Roland trusted him and paid him in advance, Chad must of course keep his promise.
The lady in the white robe took out a collection of poems from the pocket of her robe and handed it to Shade:
"That's the reward he paid. As for the limbs, there's no getting them back."
"It doesn't matter. Just take back his extra luck."
Xia De shook his head indifferently and put away the manuscript as proof of completing the commission.
"What on earth did Professor Drake experience during his stay with you?"
Since the other party could take back the blessing so easily, Shade felt that the lady would not mind telling the professor about the things that had been forgotten.
But the lady in white robe holding the staff shook her head unexpectedly:
"I will answer this question next time. Not because this visit is over, but because it is related to your next test."
"But... ... "
"You still have time next time, don't you?"
The lady in white robe asked, her golden eyes facing the setting sun, shining. Unlike the dark golden eyes commonly seen among witches, her eyes were pure golden.
Looking at those golden eyes, Xia De felt his heart become calmer. He let out a long sigh:
"Okay, then this visit ends here... Oh, I almost forgot about this. Next time I come, can I bring my friends here?"
Xia De asked again, and this time the lady in white robe gave an agreeing reply:
"No problem, but you can only bring one extra person at a time. Also, if they ask me questions, it will consume the gift I originally gave you after you completed the first three trials."
The surrounding scenery is gradually becoming transparent, and the Lake of Cherubim and the island in the middle of the lake seem to be melting in the strong sunset.
"Yes, I understand. Thank you for your help, and I'll see you next time."
Xia De bowed respectfully on the lake again.
“Remember, knowledge is sometimes power, and your wisdom is your greatest wealth.”
The lady said softly.
"Can the three gifts after completing the first three tasks be replaced with things about the chosen one of knowledge and wisdom?"
The lake had almost disappeared in the light, and as the bare apple trees around it gradually emerged, Shade heard her last words with a smile:
"Of course, foreigner who follows epics, may wisdom be with you."
The view of the Lake of Cherubim completely disappeared, and Shad found himself standing next to the bay horse, which was looking around bored, as if nothing around him had changed at all.
"The Lady of the Lake is definitely related to the Ancient God Secret Keeper. Hmm... The style of the incidents I encountered in Huntington City in the South is completely different from those in the North."
Not only is the scenery here pleasant, but the things that happen here are more like fairy tales. Compared with the evil god of Tobesk, the ugly fishmen of Coldwater Harbor, and the various evil spirits of Midhill Castle, being able to visit the "Lady of the Lake" with a horse on a comfortable winter afternoon is what Shad imagined he should experience.
"The next focus is the wedding banquet tomorrow."
Riding on the chestnut horse, Shad returned to the city from the west of Huntington against the sunset to visit the poet Mr. Roland. In the latter's stunned look, he threw the manuscript to him.
Professor Drake's business had not been dealt with yet, so Shad did not go to find the old professor, but rode back to the White River Valley Vineyard. After entering the hidden wall deep in the wine cellar, he first returned home to "capture" Mia, and then went to Midhill Castle.
I walked out of the abandoned tower in the mountains and went down the mountain along the mountain path, facing the last rays of sunset.
The first destination was the Blind House in Luffy Lane. After contacting Sister Develyn, she first explained that the "Evil of the Pantanal" could be used as firewood by the Primordial Fire, and then told the blind nun the story of the "Lady of the Lake" and what had just happened:
“The evil creatures in Pantanal are related to the Great Swamp. I don’t have any more clues at the moment. You can arrange for the cult to investigate.
But the Lady of the Lake is the key point. Since the fairy tale "Water of Wisdom" recorded on the stone slab in the spiritual cult's sacrificial field is related to the rumors about the Lady of the Lake, why don't you come with me to the mysterious lake next time. I think the Cherubim Lady will most likely be able to tell us the location of the split First Fire."
Xia De held up three fingers:
"The three wishes after completing the first three tests must, of course, be used to the greatest extent possible. The news about the chosen one, the split first flame you are looking for, the devil, the angel... ahem, just pretend I didn't say the last two words."
Although the weather has turned cold, Sister Defulin always seems to be dressed in this black and gray nun's robe. However, after becoming the chosen one of death, her skin seems to be a little whiter than before, but Yin Luna obviously did not change at that time.
The silver crown-shaped eye mask was still so gorgeous and amazing. Sister Defulin sat on the sofa in the Blind House and nodded gently:
"Whether it's for firewood or the location of the split First Flame, I should go to Huntington in person. Besides, it seems a bit rude to use a clone to meet the 'Lady of the Lake'."
"The sacrificial site at the top of the mountains, is there an exit in Carsenrick? You can take the train to Huntington City. Although I can complete the test tomorrow, I can wait for you for a few days."
Shade suggested, and Sister Defulin put her hands together on her legs and smiled peacefully:
“Firebearer bathed in the First Fire, we have other ways.
It seems that the relic that Granny Cassandra has been looking for recently, which can safely travel through space, has been found. Shade, let's go to Cassandra's auction house for dinner together. Granny will be very happy with our visit."
Just as Sister Devilin said, the old witch who ran the chain of auction houses was very happy about the arrival of Shad and Sister Devilin. She asked her apprentice Miss Rita Swift to rearrange dinner for tonight, and then asked the servant to inform Grace and Helen that Shad had arrived.
In fact, Shade came here every week to visit the twin girls, and the spatial relic that Granny Cassandra was looking for was also to allow Grace and Helen to visit No. 6 St. Teresa's Square. After all, they were restricted by their own curse and the characteristics of the relic, and they could only move around Midhill Castle, No. 6 St. Teresa's Square, and Shade, and the girls had always wanted to visit Shade's home.
Dinner was arranged in the restaurant on the top floor of Cassandra Auction House. As the headquarters of a famous chain of auction houses in the entire Old Continent, there is naturally no shortage of restaurants with such functions.
The street view of Midhill Castle in early winter is somewhat different from that of Tobesk when viewed from the window. The sun sets, and above the hazy fog is a brilliant sea of stars.
The restaurant on the top floor of the auction house was lit up by maple leaf-shaped gas lamps. The old witch who was smiling happily, Sister Diefflin who seemed to always have the same expression, Shad who was very grateful to have brought his cat to eat for free, Grace and Helen who sat on Shad's left and right, took their seats one by one. After Miss Swift arranged for the servants to serve the dishes, Grandma Cassandra made an exception and agreed to let her eat with them, which made the somewhat unconfident young apprentice very happy.
It was impossible for people to just eat at the table. Although Xia De didn't know why the ladies at the table were waiting for him to speak, he still talked about his meeting with Miss Sylvia, the great witch of the Thirteenth Seat, last week.
Granny Cassandra spoke highly of the young witch, believing that her wisdom and talent were top-notch in the council, and encouraged Shade to learn about space from Miss Sylvia while she was visiting Tobesk:
“Now that Sylvia has met you, she will definitely think that you are the same kind of person as her.”
The old witch is very good at judging people:
"I wouldn't be surprised if she invited you to be her apprentice, so since you have the opportunity, you can learn more from her. Sylvia is happy to share knowledge with people. Although she can be paranoid at times, most people who are suitable for academic pursuits are like this."