Chapter 2455: The Witches' Strange Arts

Miss Dac Dac Nisi nodded while recording the information Xia De had just shared; although the Battle of Moon Bay had ended, tracing and summarizing exactly what happened then remained important.

Since the Caller managed to silently summon three Evil Gods this time, perhaps even more dangers could be summoned in the future. Even though everyone now regards the "Caller" as a positive figure fighting for this world, his actions this time were truly terrifying.

"But Xia De, the Caller's actions this time..."

"When the final end comes, even sins can become power."

As Xia De spoke, Miss Feliana watched the scene with satisfaction, and Fiona also nodded:

"Xia De is right."

Miss Dac Dac Nisi was momentarily at a loss for words; she did not feel Xia De had done wrong this time, but merely wanted to remind him of the dangers of doing so.

But since both Ancient Witches had spoken thus, there was no need for her to continue the topic:

"Then, regarding the Dragon Island and those dragons, what is the Caller's view?"

"It has nothing to do with him; he has no intention of trying to establish contact with the dragons."

"I see. Then what about this sacrificial site?"

The sorceress pointed upward again; because they had risen high enough, even though Xia De's eyes could pierce through illusions, the massive floating ruin in the sky looked no bigger than a fingernail from this vantage point:

"After all, it is a sacrificial site of the Ancient Gods. If it cannot be moved for now, let it remain above Moon Bay. The Caller holds exclusive rights to the ownership of the sacrificial site, though he does not intend to exercise this for now. You should discuss this matter with the Witch Council; I will provide them with a letter of authorization. Their cooperation with me has been smooth."

"Witches, ah~"

Although the sorceress thought of many things in her heart, she ultimately said nothing. However, she had already developed sufficient suspicion regarding the identities of the various red-haired royal ladies of the Cavendish family beside Xia De.

Yet she still did not intend to mention this matter to anyone.

Having finished discussing these matters, Miss Dac Dac Nisi glanced once more at Miss Feliana before hesitantly addressing Xia De:

"Actually, meeting you this time was still to discuss your studies. If I am not mistaken, you should already be at the Eighth Ring, the final ring of the Mid-Rings."

After speaking, she glanced again at Miss Feliana, who then smiled and said:

"Do not mind me. Although Xia De nominally calls me teacher, in reality I have taught him nothing. Moreover, for you of the Sixth Era, we, who are merely from the early days of the Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi system, are obviously not mature enough.

Dac Dac Nisi, you are now Xia De's teacher; we all acknowledge this."

She was naturally being modest, and Miss Dac Dac Nisi once again displayed restraint and unease, but she still seriously asked Xia De:

"Is your Seventh Ring Sublimation Word Rune 【Direction】 or 【Guidance】?"

"【Guidance】."

Xia De naturally understood her meaning:

"The Mid-Ring Sublimation Word - Silver Moon's Shadow Guidance points to the final direction; now only the final 【Direction】 remains. The 'Compass of the Mind' you gave me at Green Lake, I am still reading, and it should be effective."

Speaking thus, he manifested his Fate Ring, which had become even larger. The gazes of the three ladies shifted to his back, and Xia De introduced:

"My gains from the Battle of Moon Bay this time were not small; now I have two additional Runes: the Miracle 【Guidance】 belonging to the Seventh Ring, and the Miracle 【Night】 belonging to the Eighth Ring."

Speaking thus, he also recalled the matter of the 【Night Seal】, so he briefly introduced the situation. Of course, the 【Night Seal】 could not be directly handed to Miss Dac Dac Nisi; otherwise, it would be difficult to explain where Saint Byron had obtained the divine arts of the deity worshipped by the "Caller."

"In that case, the Miracle 【Guidance】 Rune has no associated Art yet, correct?"

Miss Dac Dac Nisi considered for a moment:

"What kind of Art do you need now? Attack? Support? Divination? 【Guidance】 has a great connection with the Yellow Moon; I can select a very useful Art for you."

Xia De had also considered this problem these past few days:

"The Diviner beside me has also said the 【Guidance】 Rune can be linked to divination-type abilities, but I have always revered fate, so I should not easily pry into the unknown future path... I actually do not lack Arts for now; I wonder if you have any recommendations?"

The sorceress then smiled and said:

"Of course I have a recommendation. I have been thinking about your Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi system. Currently, your development is quite comprehensive; judging from your experiences, you indeed possess extraordinary talent for Moon Arts. Considering you already have enough attack-type Arts, I recommend you learn the support-type Art 【Glowing Moon Realm】.

This Art can only be learned by those with Miracle and Blasphemy-type 【Yellow Moon】, 【Guidance】, 【Eye】, and 【Truth】 Runes."

She paused to let Xia De listen carefully:

"The Art's effect is very simple: once activated, while you are under moonlight, any physical or non-physical entity within a hundred meters that is also under moonlight can be perceived by you. This is somewhat like your own eyes having a 360-degree field of view, but more importantly, this high-perception state not only allows you to constantly grasp the movements of everything around you, but also makes it easier for you to detect illusions, invisibility techniques, and spirits."

"In other words, this Art can enhance perception capabilities for combat under moonlight, and also enhance the ability to break illusions under moonlight?"

Xia De summarized, and Miss Dac Dac Nisi nodded lightly:

"The Yellow Moon gives you guidance, Xia De. Although you also possess the 【Yellow Moon】 Rune, linking it to the 【Guidance】 Rune according to the ritual I gave you will allow the Art's effects to be better utilized."

"This Art suits you very well; Teacher Oranod also has a similar secret art."

Fiona said from the side.

【It suits you very well.】

"She" also said with a laugh in Xia De's ear.

"It suits me very well."

Xia De thus spoke, and Miss Dac Dac Nisi was very satisfied with Xia De's attitude:

"When I return to the Academy, I will send you the learning ritual and materials; this is knowledge a teacher should give to an apprentice."

"Speaking of which..."

Miss Feliana suddenly spoke up:

"Xia De, for you Ring Mages who use Moon power, the 【Night】 Rune is especially important in the system's architecture; learning only the 【Night Seal】 Art is truly a waste.

Since we have touched upon your studies, and I will not leave for another half-week or so—are you interested in the 【Arrow of Night】 I used when I shot that Evil Thing last Sunday?"

The big-tailed dragon Miss, holding her teacup, cleverly concealed her expression with the act of drinking tea; she knew that although Teacher Feliana said she did not care, she actually cared quite a bit.

"Even Teacher Feliana becomes quite interesting in front of Xia De."

The red dragon Miss, who had already gained a preliminary understanding of this era, concluded thus, deciding to seize this rare opportunity to realize her various ideas.

This afternoon's meeting with Miss Dac Dac Nisi lasted about two hours; actually, Xia De very much wanted to discuss with her what clues she had obtained from the Old God - Music God's followers regarding her teacher.

But given that this was Miss Dac Dac Nisi's privacy, Xia De tested whether to open this topic, only to find she refused to discuss it in front of Miss Feliana and Fiona.

The outsider understood Miss Dac Dac Nisi's concern and protection of her privacy very well, because he was the same; so after testing once, he did not mention a single word.

When the conversation ended, Miss Dac Dac Nisi once again issued a sincere invitation to the two former heads of the Academy, appearing quite worried that they might forget to visit Saint Byron because they liked the Xia family too much.

The Demi-Goddess Witch, very generously, let Mr. Xia De and Miss Dac Dac Nisi chat alone as a farewell, while she took Fiona down to the base of the bell tower first to wait for Xia De.

The terrace door opened and closed; after a brief pause came the clatter of chains as the elevator began to rise.

Miss Dac Dac Nisi, having stood up and come to the edge of the terrace, then asked Xia De:

"Guess how those two ladies are judging me right now?"

"Their judgment of you should be quite high."

Xia De guessed; the tone of the red-haired sorceress carried a hint of complaint. Compared to the ease and intellectual elegance she usually displayed before Xia De, this tone sounded quite interesting:

"So, Mr. Hamilton, please don't give me such surprises next time, okay?"

"I noticed you used my surname, so are you angry with me now?"

"No, no, how would I dare be angry with the student of the Academy's founder?"

She stared at Xia De, and Xia De looked at her:

"But I am also your student; it seems no one has ruled that I cannot have multiple teachers. You agree, Teacher Dac Dac Nisi?"

The "Red Moon Witch" was still somewhat unaccustomed to Xia De suddenly calling her teacher, but at least she knew Xia De's attitude:

"So, what exactly is your relationship with them?"

"Hmm... as I just said, Miss Feliana is a teacher who taught me much, and Fiona is my friend."

Xia De spoke the truth, but obviously the one remaining here did not believe it at all:

"If the two Headmasters are willing to visit the current Academy, remember to notify me in time. Also, this is for you."

She handed Xia De a bearer bill from the Delarian Bank; Xia De glanced at the number on it:

"Four zeros, ten thousand pounds? Sorry, what does this mean?"

"It is a special fund paid by the Academy to the God-Caller for hosting the two Headmasters, booked by the accounting department under 'Special Hospitality Expenses.' We have special funds every year for temporarily hosting visitors of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Rings."

She stuffed the bill into Xia De's hand:

"You may not care about this money, but we cannot fail to give it. This is a matter of attitude, and it concerns the dignity of Saint Byron."

Although Xia De now held shares in the gold mine of the Randell Valley and did business with Miss Sylvia, often earning extra income while wandering various cities, the cash he held was nowhere near ten thousand pounds; this was a huge sum of money.

"Take it; this is not much for Saint Byron. Also, remember not to mention this money to them. Xia De, treat those two ladies well on our behalf; consider it us doing our part."

After speaking, she sounded quite melancholy:

"You have worked hard these days; just after finishing the war here, you must still be busy hosting distinguished guests."

"This is all I should do. Also, have the followers of the Music God sent you news? Is there any latest investigation progress regarding your teacher?"

She looked at him with an expression Xia De could not understand, shaking her head slightly:

"You focus on finishing what is in your hands first. When you are free, we will talk alone."