Chapter 1208: The Burning Sky

The flame burned the pebble. On the second pebble were two different runes, meaning 【99.7% - Mixed-breed domestic cat】 and 【0.3% - Child of the Sun】.

"Ancient legends say that the Sun God once bestowed scorching solar divine power upon his dependents, forming a brand-new race 【Child of the Sun】. This cat's ancestors can probably be traced back to one of them."

Grace was worried that Xia De didn't know, so she introduced it in advance. And although this situation is rare, it is not impossible to encounter, and since Little Mia can be regarded as a symbol of "sun" in the 【Gadis Library】, such a result is actually normal.

"In this way, I don't know if Little Mia can possess supernatural power..."

"Even the identification of this relic has its limits. Sir, if you want to continue the investigation, we can find other relics."

Seeing Xia De showing a thoughtful expression, Helen suggested softly. But this time Xia De refused:

"Mia's matter can be discussed later. As for me, I don't think I need to test the bloodline anymore. Other relics probably won't have any results."

Helen and Grace cannot leave the range of Mid-Hill Castle. If they leave, they can only follow Xia De, so they cannot help Xia De with other investigations.

The red butterfly girls saw that Xia De had something on his mind, so they didn't say much, but talked to him about the banquet of the Butterfly God that happened in the Fifth Era.

Today is Sunday. According to the plan, Xia De will enter the time of autumn in 4791 of the Fifth Era for the last time to help one of the witch Brachet, Sister Perry, or Mr. Fred Lehman gain the favor of the Butterfly God's dependents.

He had already offered songs to the god with his companions last time. This time, he had to offer poems. According to Helen and Grace's estimates, the last thing to be offered should be stories. But they only had thirty minutes left, and there seemed to be too many things to finish.

Grace and Helen analyzed various possible situations for Xia De, so Xia De spent the morning of this Sunday in Mid-Hill Castle.

He had lunch with Grandma Cassandra and the others, and then went to Randall Valley. Originally, he wanted to take the washed photos of the statue and go to the local Stonemason Association with Luvia. But just as he arrived at the Abundant Earth Hotel, Luvia told Xia De a new piece of news:

"Someone sent you a letter. Stone Osenfurt invites you to meet him at the Mitils Warehouse outside the city this evening."

The mailing address Xia De left for people he knew in Randall Valley was this hotel, for which he also rented the cheapest room here. And the so-called "warehouse" refers to the buildings that integrate warehouses and hotels set up by the river valley city in the riverside area on the outskirts of the city. This is very common in Randall Valley. That is, it is now the freezing winter; in the high water season, Randall Valley is much livelier than it is now.

"This evening? What's the matter? If it's not important, I won't go. That person is very strange, and I still plan to have dinner with you, Miss Benanice recommended a restaurant last time."

"But I think you will definitely go, or even say, you have to go."

Luvia handed the letter to Xia De, because it was a letter sent by a servant, so there was no stamp:

"That Mr. Osenfurt said he has clues to 【Founding · Earth】 and thinks you might be interested."

"Hmm?"

This is probably the most surprising thing today:

"【Founding · Earth】?"

"I said you would definitely go."

Luvia said with a smile:

"Even if it's not for the Luo De cards, every time you encounter 【Phantasmagoria Cards】, it means the Chosen One is close enough. Although this time there is only a clue, at least there is a possibility. Of course, I doubt whether the other party told the truth, but you should still make a trip."

"Yes, this evening... I understand. Then you wait for me to come back at the Abundant Earth Hotel, and we will have dinner together at night."

Xia De suggested, Luvia shook her head slightly:

"I also have things to do tonight. The local church found a piece of crazy earth and is going to purify it tonight. The association has received some tasks, and I have to help with things in the association. Of course, more importantly, pay attention to whether the soul of that Mr. Thomas Granger appears. This is also a serious matter."

"Where did the church find the crazy earth? In the city or outside the city?"

"East suburb outside the city, the specific location is not yet determined. Divination is very difficult, this can only be checked by manpower."

For the whole afternoon, Xia De and Luvia spent time in the room of the Abundant Earth Hotel. Of course, the two were not doing sports, but talking about the identity investigation of correspondence students mentioned by the doctor yesterday.

At the same time, because Luvia knew on Friday that the elf girl Emilia had contact with the local ring warlock group, she specifically contacted the local group in St. Byrons on Saturday, trying to find out some news, but there was no progress yet.

Xia De said goodbye to Luvia at four o'clock in the afternoon. It was still to borrow a horse from the Golden Dawn at the Wilde Opera House. Miss Benanice was not there this afternoon, and Miss Lasers still received Xia De and prepared a horse for him.

Hearing that Xia De was going to see Mr. Osenfurt again, Miss Lasers was unusually uneasy:

"Mr. Hamilton, you shouldn't have too much contact with that kind of person."

The young girl led Xia De to the stable in the backyard of the opera house to lead the horse:

"There are many strange rumors about Osenfurt. He is not a good person."

The young girl said worriedly.

Xia De knew her worries, but could not explain the matter of 【Founding · Earth】. So he changed the topic:

"The local church found a new crazy land. They will probably take action tonight. Does Miss Benanice know about this?"

"Yes, Miss knows. But she doesn't plan to take action. She has been in the opera house tonight, and I have to go to do some things on her behalf."

The female warlock turned to look at Xia De:

"You won't appear in the church's action tonight, right? The church can solve this matter, we don't need to intervene."

"Oh, Miss Lasers, do I look like someone who meddles in other people's business?"

Amidst "her" laughter, Xia De asked. Miss Lasers also smiled and said no more, leading Xia De to lead out the horse he had ridden twice, and then watched him leave from the back door of the opera house.

"Forgot to ask Miss Lasers if she knows anyone from the Stonemason Association. Or, maybe she knows that statue."

Xia De thought as he led the horse out of the alley, but there was no need to turn back at this time. It would be in time to ask when returning the horse at night. Perhaps in the process of tracking down that statue, Miss Lasers could also provide some help.

The Mitils Warehouse is located not far from the eastern suburbs of the city. Even for Xia De, who is not familiar with the local map, it is easy to find as long as he follows the main road. He set off from the city on horseback and arrived in about half an hour. But after passing a small forest, he unexpectedly found that the sky dyed red by the sunset seemed a bit unnaturally red.

After passing the small forest, he found that the courtyard and warehouse located at the pier not far away were on fire. The raging fire was burning everything. Several horses were tied very uneasily to the fence outside the burning courtyard, and several men howling happily surrounded the burning warehouse, throwing prepared flammable materials into the fire from time to time.

The flames swallowed the building like a monster, and the crackling burning sound made this cold winter evening a bit scorching.

Mr. Stone Osenfurt did not participate in the arson, but stood in front of the gate of the warehouse and saw Xia De riding over at a glance.

Xia De hesitated and got off the horse at the exit of the small forest, tied his horse in the forest, and then walked the last distance:

"Good evening, Mr. Osenfurt, what is this doing?"

Xia De asked. Although the current situation is very strange, this cannot affect his purpose.

Mr. Stone Osenfurt was a bit surprised that Xia De walked over without fear, but just raised his eyebrows. Thinking of the 【Founding · Earth】 mentioned in his letter, he felt this was normal. After all, no Luo De card player could refuse the cards of the Founding series.

"Someone stored a batch of goods here. Prince William didn't want these goods to exist, so I brought people to destroy them. This kind of thing cannot let His Highness worry."

Mr. Osenfurt said very lightly. Xia De looked at the building that was burning like a fire demon cave:

"Prince William... arson is illegal."

"It doesn't matter, there is no one inside."

Mr. Osenfurt said. Today his attire is even less like a rich businessman. The tight-fitting coarse cloth trousers and the thin brown short-sleeved coat can show the muscles on his body, and it is still winter now. Ten fingers wore five different rings, and the action of hugging his chest revealed a circle of silver ring-style decorations on his waist belt.

"Inviting you over today, there is actually something else, Mr. Watson."

The conversation between the two took place against the background of the fire. Mr. Osenfurt took off the black gemstone ring on his right ring finger and held it in his palm. His palm lines were unusually clear, as if there were countless scars crisscrossing his palm:

"Mr. Watson, did you return this ring to my wife?"

Although it was a question, Xia De understood that he was stating a fact. The crackling fire projected light and shadow onto the ring, and the black gemstone seemed to have firelight flickering inside.

Osenfurt's blue-gray eyes looked at Xia De. Xia De frowned, looked at the ring, and then nodded:

"Yes, I picked it up from a fish's belly while fishing in the Ailong River early last week. I intended to return it to you at Earl Granger's banquet, but I didn't expect you to leave immediately."

He did not avoid admitting this. After all, he just did a good deed, and he had no private affair with that lady. If Xia De had some bad intentions, he could also sell the ring for money if he kept it.

"Ailong River... what a coincidence... this can also come back..." ===== CHAPTER 1209 =====

He did not shy away from admitting this; after all, he had only done a good deed, and there was no illicit affair between him and that lady. If Xia De had any bad intentions, he could have kept the ring and sold it for money himself.

"Ailong River... what a coincidence... to be able to return here as well..."