Chapter 2449: The Twelfth Tier of Fate

"The end of the world? Of course I know. My teacher mentioned it to me when she was still alive. Various signs in the last two years also indicate that the material world is collapsing."

The countess understood Xia De's meaning immediately:

"Yes, you guessed right. The thirteen Chosen Ones selected by the 【Whispering Chapter】 and the Great Witches of the Council likely both have missions related to the 'end of the world.'

But you must understand one thing: the Chosen Ones were definitely not selected to save the world, and we Great Witches have even less of that power. The mission of the 【Whispering Chapter】 and the witches is not the cliché story of heroes saving the world. No one knows what responsibilities the Chosen Ones have been entrusted with."

"Then what are the Chosen Ones who have inherited the power of the Ancient Gods supposed to do?"

Xia De was puzzled, and then said the information he had mastered:

The cat poked its head in and out at the door, wanting to go eat breakfast with Xia De.

The Ancient Gods officially left in the Second Era, evil spirits and demons were born in large numbers in the Third Era, chaos and darkness eroded civilization in the Fourth Era, only women mastered supernatural power in the Fifth Era, and the end of the world and disasters are approaching step by step in the Sixth Era."

The countess suddenly closed her eyes, a mouthful of blood sprayed on Xia De's chest, and then she hurriedly said:

"I'm fine, I'm fine, I just didn't expect..."

She brushed over Xia De's clothes to make the stain disappear, her eyes a bit lost:

"The First Era was the normal world? Although I know the stories and materials of past eras, I never thought... In this way, the end of the world, the Chosen Ones, and the truth of the great war between the Witch Emperors in the Fifth Era, could it be..."

Brilliant golden light appeared behind the countess, but because of Miss Eilesser's illusion, people on the pier didn't see this scene.

Xia De looked behind her, only to see the familiar golden stairs extending behind her one by one, until eleven golden stairs were completely manifested.

And immediately after, the phantom of the twelfth golden stair appeared higher up. Although the new stair didn't solidify, according to Xia De's understanding of witches, this basically meant that the witch before him could already be promoted to the Twelfth Tier.

"Congratulations."

He said with a smile, but found that the countess was still in thought. However, perhaps sensing Xia De's puzzled eyes, she quickly woke up, first looked back, just froze for a moment, and then retracted her golden stairs:

"Thought of some things. The diviners of past generations of the Council all left their divination records, and my teacher also said some very strange things to me before she died."

She sighed and looked at Xia De very apologetically:

"Actually, I didn't come to eavesdrop on your conversation with Emilia on purpose just now. I was thinking that since you are going to end the adventure in Moon Bay, as the hostess here, I naturally want to... thank you for your contribution to Moon Bay."

After saying this, her face turned slightly red:

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not asking you to help us communicate with that lady. I'm just thinking, once those demigod, Thirteenth Tier ladies of the Fifth Era can all come to your side, what use can we girls be to you? Maybe Emma can still do things like opening portals, and Bella can divine with Luweiya, but I don't have that kind of skill."

"Sorry for what? Doing serious business is important, and besides, I'm not leaving tomorrow."

The countess looked at the considerate knight while biting her lip:

"Actually, even if I divine, there won't be any results. I probably have to spend several weeks, several months, or even several years to verify the inspiration that came suddenly just now. Oh, Xia De, I feel I am really too much to you... Why don't you let Matilda accompany you tonight? I noticed she has been secretly looking at you for the past few days."

In an instant, the scene of the "maid teaching" from the Northern maid to the Southern maid came back to Xia De's eyes. However, he shook his head immediately and didn't agree to her suggestion:

"Go and get busy. I'm looking forward to what you can divine. Remember not to sleep too late and keep your spirits up."

"Got it."

She kissed Xia De on the corner of his lips again, but hesitated and didn't leave immediately:

"Are you sure you don't want me to call Matilda..."

"Really don't need to."

"Then, can you kiss me?"

She asked with a blushing face again, so Xia De raised his head and kissed the birthmark between her eyebrows, and even licked that piece of skin lightly. Bella Belinder's face turned completely red immediately, and after saying "Have a good dream," she ran away as if fleeing.

Xia De watched her disappear at the entrance of the cabin before looking at the sea view again.

【I thought you would agree to let that blonde maid come to find you. Compared to the Duchess of the North, this Countess of the South is obviously more 'generous'.】

Xia De smiled:

"I haven't forgotten that Luweiya asked me to leave the door for her tonight."

"She" laughed in Xia De's ear, so Xia De counted ten numbers in his heart again, and then footsteps sounded again.

"The Church owes you such a big favor this time, getting a Philosopher's Stone should be a small matter. Speaking of which, have you thought about how the Five Gods Church will thank you?"

The Great Witch of the Earth put her arms on the railing, letting her two hands reach outside the railing:

"I have thought about it. I want them to help me ask a question to the gods. Well, specifically, I want to find some very magical things, I don't know if the True Gods are willing to answer."

"I don't have such great ability, I just discussed some things about ancient eras with her."

Vanessa curled the corners of her mouth and turned to look at him:

"Your writer miss seems to be doing something amazing."

"Oh?"

Xia De was a bit surprised:

"Speaking of which, I haven't seen Dorothy on the ship or in the manor all day except for meals. Do you know what she is doing?"

"Of course I know. She also asked me for advice, and pulled Megan and Audrey sisters to help."

The wind blew her curly blonde hair, and she continued to tilt her head and look at Xia De sideways:

"She is doing something that no mortal has done for a long time. She is recording stories about gods, she is compiling the miracles that happened in the Sixth Era."

The outlander blinked before understanding what she meant.

When he first came into contact with the four-element system, Doctor Schneider emphasized that the most convenient and safe way to obtain "miracles" and "blasphemy" was definitely not to directly contact the power left by the gods, such as statues or holy emblems, but to read the stories of the gods, know the great power and achievements of the gods from the stories, and thus touch "miracles" and "blasphemy."

That was why stone tablet rubbings or books recording the stories and legends of the gods in the ancient era could allow ring sorcerers to gain power through reading.

Xia De didn't know what conditions were needed to record the stories of the gods, nor did he know what level these stories and legends needed to reach. But he knew very well that when he obtained the darkness of the "Chosen One of Darkness" Ivan Darkness in death, "she" in his ear had indeed said that he had obtained an opportunity to use a "miracle."

That opportunity was the "Nightfall" when he transformed day and night after recovering. He had also told the girls and friends on the ruins that this was his own "miracle." Dorothy must have realized something after hearing about it later.

"Recording the stories of gods, so did Dorothy succeed?"

Xia De was very curious. The sound of waves was splashing, the Moon Bay pier at night was still brightly lit, and the dock workers continued to work under the bright gas lamps, occasionally looking up at the cruise ship docked without seeing anything.

Vanessa was still looking at Xia De, her golden eyes slightly lost, and then she shook her head:

"Probably not yet, but Megan said the possibility of success is very high, and she is also looking forward to it. Xia De, this is your miracle, it is a legend based on your story. Many years later, bards will still sing that before the Five Gods War in Moon Bay, there were three transformations of day and night... Did Siris give you the ticket?"

This topic changed a bit too fast. Xia De knew that she came to chat with him so late, actually to ask about this:

"She gave it to me. Speaking of which, what exactly is going to be performed? Siris mysteriously refused to tell me, only saying it's a multi-person opera... Actually, I'm still looking forward to the dance from last time, yes, your solo dance."

The last half sentence was said in a lowered voice.

The witch smiled:

"You like the dance from last time very much?"

"Of course."

So the smile on Vanessa's face grew even wider, but there was a strange expression in her golden eyes:

"I'm really sorry, tomorrow night's performance is not that kind of dance. But if you want to see it, the dance can be performed for you next time, yes, next time."

"Then what is the play? Siris said she would also participate in the performance. Is it a love story? A knight's adventure? Or a court opera?"

Xia De was very expectant, Vanessa hesitated for a moment, and shook her head again:

"It's better to keep this kind of thing mysterious. Oh, the performance form can be roughly described as 'interactive drama.' This is a very novel performance form at present, which will interact with the audience under the stage while performing."

The outlander nodded immediately:

"I know, for example, the hero on the stage defeats the bad guy, and then asks the audience under the stage: Friends, should I kill him? Finally, continue the performance according to the loudness of the cheers under the stage."

"That's about it."

She used her hand to brush the hair by her ear, and then pretended to ask unintentionally:

"Xia De, I know everyone is avoiding talking about this issue, but on Sunday, when you helped Moon Bay block that blow, what were you thinking?"

【This is the story after the Old Days, this is the story of the dragon and the moon. Light intends to swallow everything, so the moon summoned the protection of the night. When the long night falls, all things should find peace.】

【Outlander, you have obtained the miracle "Nightfall Seal." Use the corresponding gestures to cast the seal to summon the night curtain. This shield resists light-type damage and mental-type damage; using the seal in night, no-light, or weak-light areas can achieve an invisibility effect.】 ===== CHAPTER 2452 =====

"My thought at the time was to avoid it, but saying so much doesn't change anything. If there is a next time, I will still want to avoid it."

"But in the end, you chose to stand up?"

The witch smiled gently. She had always known that she hadn't chosen the wrong person. ===== CHAPTER 2450 =====