Chapter 1314: The Doctor's Preparation

"That's fine."

The priest said with a smile, clasped his hands together like Xia De, and then turned to look at the fire in the fireplace. The two were silent for a while, each with their own thoughts. In the slight crackling sound of burning, only Little Mia's breathing was very even; the cat seemed to have fallen asleep.

"The spring of 1854 is coming soon, right?"

"Yes, I hope so... and it's best if it is."

That night, Xia De had a very strange dream. When he woke up on Tuesday morning, he couldn't explain what he had seen in the dream, only remembering that he was chasing after the long-haired Luvia, running endlessly in the snowy dark forest.

When he was awakened by the sound of Little Mia scratching the wardrobe door, he still felt a sense of loss in his heart. But then he suddenly felt a lingering fear, quietly looking at the blonde girl beside him who was sleepy-eyed and had also just been awakened, and asked carefully in his heart:

"I shouldn't have shouted Luvia's name in my sleep, right?"

【No, you have never talked in your sleep.】

"That's good."

Xia De was relieved.

"Xia De, is the inside of your wardrobe door okay? Do you want Princess Lei Qianya to send someone to replace it?"

This was what Dorothy was concerned about at this time.

After breakfast, Dorothy kissed Xia De on the side of his face and left; the writer lady was a very busy person. Xia De didn't stay at home either. Seeing that the lazy cat didn't intend to go out today, he forcibly carried it outside, took a carriage, and headed to Dr. Shi Nai De's clinic.

The doctor knew that Xia De went to the haunted manor yesterday, so he was waiting for Xia De to come. Xia De still briefly explained his encounter yesterday, focusing on the first confrontation with the demon:

"The other party is different from all the old, weak, sick, and disabled ancient evil spirits we have encountered so far. I even suspect that now is the time when the other party is at its peak in history."

Although on the surface it was Xia De who forced the other party back, in reality, it was also because the demon didn't intend to kill Xia De on the spot.

"No, no, it can only be considered the strongest in this era. You don't understand the stories of the Third Era and can't imagine what the situation was like at that time."

The doctor shook his head slightly:

"The matter is a bit troublesome, but you did very well yesterday. As long as the next meeting with the demon is scheduled, we can arrange a plan in advance."

"Yes, the Stone Mirror Demon - Gede said he would appear after I complete the task. That is to say, I have to get the forged weapon—I have already found a forger in Randall Valley, and then 'teach' Stone Osenfort a lesson."

"You just mentioned that the weapon will be available by next Wednesday at the earliest?"

"Yes, but we can't do this so simply. This time 'teaching' Osenfort a lesson, I want to destroy everything of his at the same time. His wife, that emotionally indifferent lady, seems to be hinting to me that I must crush everything of his before I can stab his heart with a sword."

"You also want to complete the task of Miss Feilian."

The doctor said. Xia De nodded while stroking the cat lying on his lap:

"Not only that, there is also the task of Stone Osenfort himself. The third item, that sapphire earring with his blood, I haven't been able to find it yet. This task is likely Osenfort's action to resist the demon. Completing it should also be beneficial to our actions."

Xia De added before the doctor could react:

"This is not for the clue of 【Founder - Earth】 he promised."

As he spoke, he also patted Little Mia's head, and the latter immediately made an agreeing "meow" sound.

The doctor smiled:

"You don't have to explain this to me. After all, you are the one executing the action, and I am just waiting for you to create an opportunity for me. I am ready, and the clinic's affairs have been arranged. I can go to Randall Valley at any time."

"It will probably take another half a month to a month, that is, the time between late winter and early spring."

Xia De said very cautiously:

"That demon is more cautious and powerful than imagined."

The Ring of Life slowly emerged from the thick steam mist behind Xia De, and the 5th-Ring Profane Spirit Rune - 【Arrogance】 was flickering with a somewhat crazy silver spiritual light at this time. The spiritual light shone on Mia's fur, flickering with an even weirder light.

"That demon even has connections with cultists. Although the formation of this Spirit Rune is also related to the statue of the Evil God, most of it is the power of the evil spirit I absorbed through the Relic."

"You should be careful recently and don't lose control. Generally speaking, normal people wouldn't do something like absorbing demon power, especially through a Relic that is already prone to losing control."

The doctor was very worried, but Xia De wasn't worried at all. He had already used 【Night Watchman】 to measure himself this morning, and there was no reaction at all. And compared to the Spirit Rune formed by the divinity of the Evil God, the demon power was nothing at all.

"Arrogance..."

Xia De whispered, and the doctor asked:

"Regarding this type of Spirit Rune, I know many interesting miracles. Do you need me to share some knowledge?"

"I plan to go to Miss Dannister for advice. Last week, she asked about my learning progress, and as you know, I have been very busy in Randall Valley recently..."

The doctor showed a sympathetic expression. He knew that Xia De had been running around in Randall Valley since last month.

"So before she goes on a business trip and leaves the Academy, I will ask her some questions about Ringed Shushi studies, so that she can also feel that I am very active and serious, which is conducive to improving Miss Dannister's impression of me."

Xia De said his plan, and the doctor nodded in agreement. He was a graduate of Tobesk Medical University, and when he was young and in school, he had seen all kinds of things with his mentor, so he understood that this was very important.

In fact, after getting up this morning, Xia De had already sent a request for a visit to Miss Dannister through his poem manuscript pages. And Miss Dannister still chose to meet on Wednesday, which was tomorrow morning, the same time as last week.

Therefore, the only thing he had to do today was to visit Count Granger in the afternoon.

Just like last night, Xia De also asked the doctor if he had any way to let Xia De immediately eliminate his soul or completely expel his soul from the material world the moment he killed or destroyed Stone Osenfort's body.

"Demons have many similar means, such as the most famous one, the Sage-level Relic 【Demon's Soul Box】. However, these are only aimed at ordinary souls. The fallen soul that has become a demon can resist the power of other demons except its master. So if you really have such great resentment towards that Stone Osenfort, or have other reasons, I suggest you directly use a powerful attack to crush his soul."

Xia De frowned slightly, and even his hand stroking Mia stopped:

"What I'm worried about is other situations. If I can directly crush his soul at that time, of course it would be better... Then Doctor, you should be ready at any time. I expect to invite you to go to Randall Valley at the end of next weekend."

"Next Friday is the last day of the Star-Sparse Month, and then it's March... I think no problem, enough for me to arrange the affairs of Tobesk."

The doctor nodded:

"I just hope that luck won't be so bad that during my absence from Tobesk, the Academy's 1854 correspondence student status review happens to reach our area."

"Doctor, you can't say things like that."

Xia De hurriedly stopped him, and the doctor also covered his mouth, looking like he had lingering fears.

After leaving the doctor's clinic, Xia De still didn't set off for Randall Valley, but took a carriage from the city and headed to the Galina Manor outside the city.

Because he went out very early that day, it was only a little past nine when he arrived at the manor. The maid ladies, who were already quite familiar with Xia De, welcomed him as if he were the master, and the mistress of the manor, of course, was still in the manor so early—unless she stayed overnight at Yodel Palace the night before, Miss Galina generally wouldn't set off for the city before ten in the morning.

Tifa, who heard of Xia De's visit, met Xia De, who was trying hard to control Mia, on the stairs on the first floor. Little Mia was loudly "roaring" at the cats gathering from the corridor on the first floor. If Xia De hadn't been holding it, it would probably have already fought with those cats.

"Go quickly, go quickly."

The black-haired maid lady easily dispersed the cats raised in the manor, and then pointed upstairs and said:

"Good morning, Xia De. The lady is talking to a guest. I'll take you directly there."

"If she is talking to a guest, it's no problem for me to wait a while."

Xia De hurriedly shook his head, but the black-haired maid lady said with a smile:

"It doesn't matter, it's Princess Princess Lei Qianya. The Princess came half an hour ago."

"Princess Lei Qianya took the initiative to visit Miss Galina?"

This was really fresh news for Xia De:

"Could it be that the King sent her to deliver some important documents?"

The weather outside the city was quite good today, and the bright sunlight shone into the room from the windows, also illuminating the faces of the beautiful ladies.

After Tifa knocked on the door, she didn't even report what was happening, but directly opened the door and pushed Xia De in. And the Duchess and the Princess inside and outside the desk, seeing that it was Xia De who came, both stood up and showed surprised expressions:

"Xia De, why are you here? Have you had breakfast?"

"Xia De, didn't you go to Randall Valley?"

Xia De couldn't know what they were talking about just now, but it shouldn't have been an important topic. It was just that after Miss Galina walked out from behind the desk, Xia De noticed that she was wearing that pair of black fabric produced by Miss Sylvia on her legs.

The morning light shone into the room from the window on the side wall of the study, and the light made the fabric look more textured and more attractive.

Noticing Xia De's gaze, a blush appeared on Miss Galina's face, but she was very satisfied with this effect. Even in her own manor, she didn't wear it every day. There weren't many pairs of this top-quality textured fabric at Miss Sylvia's, so she wore it very cherishably. Today was to show off in front of Princess Lei Qianya, and she didn't expect Xia De to come just right.

Noticing Xia De's gaze, a layer of crimson flush appeared on Miss Jia Jia Lin Na's face, but she was quite satisfied with this effect. Even within her own manor, she did not wear them every day. There were not many pairs of this top-tier textured fabric even at Miss Xierweiya's place, so she cherished wearing them. Today was for the sake of showing off in front of Princess Lei Qianya, and she had not expected that Xia De would happen to come as well.