Chapter 2246: Fallen Leaves Brought News

"A cat?"

Amelia was startled. In her short fifty-plus years of life, she had only encountered one cat that could be described by such a description:

"How did you... Yes, he keeps a cat."

The old elf nodded, her face showing no expression that Amelia could read:

"This leaf recording knowledge will be sent to your hand via the poem manuscript page in a while. Give it to the person who needs it. Also, rest assured and do what you should do in Moon Bay. If you need help, just write a letter back."

"I understand, but Grandma, your question just now..."

Amelia stopped mid-sentence, and the old elf shook her head, reminding her softly:

"Do not tell anyone about our conversation tonight, not even that person. Little Amelia, do you remember that sentence the leaves told us?"

The pointed-eared elf girl nodded quickly. This was somewhat similar to a clan motto:

"The wind brings stories of the past, and the leaves write the patterns of history."

"The way we record history is different from any other race. Now that the Tree Father has long since gone, the great power of the God of Time is still protecting us.

Therefore, the fallen leaves brought news—

【Beyond the fog, our homeland, our world, order has reached the edge of collapse,】

【The Ancient Gods have disappeared, and in the brilliance of the First Era, the God of Time who supported the world was the first to fall into slumber.】

【Subsequently, the Firstborn of God, the Believer of God, the Lucky One—】

【The demigods obtained fragments of the Ancient Gods' power and achieved the status of Old Gods.】

【Some of them went astray and fell into madness because of that power... In the already ended Fifth Era, others followed the path of the Ancient Gods.】

【Oh, so, Amelia—the still ignorant noble child. That power that has been silent in our blood for a long time is calling out.】

【'Balanced Gold' Yin Luna Beiyasi, 'Humanity's Darkest' Ivan Darkness, 'Dead Fire Nun' Daifulin, 'Omniscient Madness' Lei Jiede Pulin, 'Earth Puppet' Guardian Cluster Soul, 'Broken Butterfly' unknown girl...】

【That lost blessing of the Ancient Gods has once again returned to the unknown mortals.】

【Amelia, if you are willing,】

【Advance beyond the fog, reach the land of destiny, see the Ancient Gods, and become a Chosen.】"

The aged voice spoke calmly, like a long poem of prophecy. The voice without ups and downs sounded in the forest at night, making Amelia's fair skin break out in small bumps due to fear. She felt the flow of time and destiny, which were things far greater and unchangeable than her, a small elf.

Taking a deep breath, Amelia blinked, and then had to admit that except for the last sentence, she didn't understand a word of what Grandma the old elf had said.

"Grandma, you want me to become a Chosen, right?"

Amelia said somewhat uneasily. She had heard Xia De talk about the "Whispering Poem" and the Chosen, but she had never thought about becoming such a person herself.

After all, encountering relics one after another recently had been enough for her. If this continued for many years, Amelia felt she would probably go crazy... She didn't have the hobby of constantly challenging herself.

The old elf shook her head kindly:

"This is just a story the leaves told me; it can be told to anyone.

Amelia, I just want you to know what the story of the Whispering Poem and the Chosen means to this world. Of course, if you really have such a wish, you can take the sword in the tree behind me."

"Grandma, I roughly know what being a Chosen means from others, I... I don't plan on becoming a Chosen for the time being, so, let the 【Flute of Time】 stay here, so the children can take turns playing the hero when they play."

Saying this, the pointed-eared elf girl felt inexplicably that she had grown up.

Thus, the old elf sighed heavily:

"That's fine, but no matter what you do next, the clan will support you. If you really make up your mind to follow that man who holds two greatswords, you must also prepare yourself psychologically; the road ahead cannot be smooth sailing."

Amelia blushed inexplicably:

"Understood, Grandma."

"Let's stop here for today. When you return from Moon Bay, I will tell you other things. Stay safe out there; everyone is very worried about you."

Amelia knew this meant the conversation was over. Although she still felt confused about this conversation, at least it wasn't a bad thing:

"Okay, Grandma, I will bring you souvenirs from Moon Bay when I return... Oh, may I ask another question?"

She asked suddenly again, and only after receiving permission did she raise the question:

"Does the word 'Yggdrasil' mean the World Tree?"

The old elf nodded:

"Although your pronunciation is strange, I can give you an affirmative answer."

"Oh, then I know. Goodbye, Grandma, I will write to you on time."

She waved her hand gently.

"Goodbye, Little Amelia. Also, remember to remind him of one thing: in the Sixth Era, large-scale manipulation of time to change reality is already impossible for mortals."

"I'll remember."

Amelia nodded gently, got up, left, and disappeared. The old elf, who was still sitting there, slowly got up after a long time. She looked up at the big tree standing in the night, lowered her head, and prayed silently.

(Little Mia is running...)

Dorothy, who returned home with Xia De from the dragon's nest outside Moon Bay City, did not leave No. 6 Saint Delan Square that night. However, when the two were preparing to rest, Xia De mentioned another thing:

"It's like this, I plan to... um, abstain from sex until the exam this weekend."

The blonde girl who was about to pick out pajamas in front of the wardrobe turned her head in confusion:

"What? Abstain from sex?"

She looked down at herself:

"Xia De, am I no longer attractive to you?"

"Of course not."

"Is it because... no, no need to answer, you must have had strange thoughts again. But it doesn't matter, Lei Qianya provided me with an idea, I believe you will change your mind."

She continued to pick out pajamas, then went to the walk-in closet in the master bedroom to change clothes. After coming out, she casually picked up a fountain pen from the desk and walked to Xia De, her green eyes blinking playfully at him:

"Ah! The pen dropped."

Then, with a clatter, the pen slipped from her hand. The writer looked at Xia De again, turned her back to him, and then slowly bent over to pick up the pen. This action resulted in her buttocks facing Xia De directly.

Xia De took a deep breath and went to look at the cat lying on the bed. Thus, Little Mia slept in the wardrobe for another night.

Dorothy was not surprised at all that she had successfully charmed Xia De. Early Tuesday morning, when she was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, she didn't mention this matter again, but curiously asked Xia De, who was fiddling with the black crow feather the doctor had just sent in the restaurant:

"Little Mia is so well-behaved, she wouldn't cause trouble even if she wasn't locked in the wardrobe. Why do you always lock her up every time we stay at your place?"

The black feather was the prop the doctor mentioned last Sunday night that could be used to find the "Crow's Nest." As for Dorothy's question, Xia De poked the cat, which was looking forward to breakfast, with the feather, and the latter stretched out its paw to push the feather away.

"She is indeed well-behaved, but don't you feel that when we... are doing things, if Little Mia is staring at us, it feels very shameful?"

"Xia De, only you would feel that way."

The girl wearing an apron brought the steaming scrambled eggs to the table, then untied her apron and sat beside Xia De.

Milk, goat milk, bread, jam, scrambled eggs, and bacon—the breakfast at No. 6 Saint Delan Square was very rich.

"Lei Qianya asked me to tell you that the reason you feel shameful when watched by a cat is because you treat Little Mia as a family member similar to a human, not a pet."

The writer said. Xia De had just picked up the bread and was about to take a bite. Hearing this, he thought about it carefully, tilted his head and looked at the orange-white cat licking goat milk:

"Is that so... Why don't you stay tonight? I won't lock Little Mia up this time. By this time tomorrow, you can talk about your feelings."

Dorothy smiled and kissed his cheek:

"So many tricks, you don't plan to be an ascetic anymore, right? Xia De, is this an invitation? No, no, I still remember the lesson from last time. As the exam week approaches, I cannot indulge in your comfort zone. I can't fail this exam again.

It's Tuesday now, I have to study hard this week, and Lei Qianya is the same, so except for Saturday night, we won't appear here."

"Is that so."

Xia De nodded again, looked at Little Mia who was focused on eating breakfast, and decided that no matter if Jia Jia Lin Na or Luweiya came to stay this week, he would put the cat at the head of the bed and then ask for their opinions after that.

Dorothy's luggage was brought back by Xia De after he turned it into a toy in Moon Bay. After breakfast, Xia De went out to call a taxi, and very gentlemanly rode with Dorothy back to Quill Street before setting off from home again to Moon Bay.

When he arrived at Belindell Manor, the countess had already gone to the City Council. Today, the council needed to pass a budget draft regarding Moon Bay City's tsunami prevention.

Amelia and Angelina were in the manor, but the two were in the elf girl's bedroom, seemingly discussing a novel. Although Angelina had now become a student at the Zalas Academy of Literature, she did not need to take the summer exams.

Although she, like Xia De last year, joined the academy shortly before the exam week, it was clear that Angelina did not have Xia De's exam talent, so she didn't even sign up for this exam. ===== CHAPTER 2247 =====