Chapter 2595

Xia De discovered that Vanessa's cooking skills were actually quite good, and he guessed that Galina's recent early rising should be related to Vanessa staying over at his place.

Sitting at the dining table, as the family enjoyed the second-to-last breakfast of the Harvest Moon amidst the sound of rain, Vanessa looked at the energetic Xia De and smiled with emotion:

"I only knew you were busy during the day before, but now that I've come to your side, it seems you are also very busy at night... No wonder Miss Feilian said we didn't take good care of you."

She seemed unaware that since coming to Tobesk, she had appeared here every night except Saturday, which was the reason for Xia De's recent busy nights.

"Probably didn't take good care during the day, but should have taken very good care at night."

The Duchess also teased, and except for Siris, whose face was slightly red, the other ladies covered their mouths and laughed.

"Xia De, how was the situation yesterday? Was the matter of the Kaming family resolved?"

Luweiya then asked again, so Xia De took advantage of breakfast time to recount the identity of Father Francois yesterday morning, the nun, Paradox Worm, and Maze in the afternoon, and the concert, dream, and time-traveling enemy in the evening.

It was not the first time everyone had heard of Xia De doing so many things in one day. Therefore, they just complained about Flora Winslet a few times together, and only then discussed the "Moon Fire."

Xia De had no reservations about this new spell, not even about Sister Dailin's evaluation. When he opened his right hand at the dining table and let the pure silver flame leap, the gazes of all the ladies were attracted.

"Meow?"

Even little Mia, who was burying her head in breakfast, raised her head. When her large amber eyes stared at the flame, her expression looked somewhat silly for some reason. And the silly cat immediately pressed her right front paw, which looked like a white glove, into the burning "Moon Fire," and then let out a "Meow~" sound.

Everyone could tell this was the cat's way of expressing comfort.

"Moon God's blessing, and it's during the Moon Dance Festival..."

The two Great Mages exchanged glances somewhat obscurely. Siris was worried about whether this power had a price, while Luweiya frowned. Her purple eyes reflected the silver Moon Fire, and in that leaping flame, she seemed to see something.

It was a very familiar feeling, as if recalling the dream of the previous moment after waking up, only to find the mind blank.

And the cat's left front paw also reached toward the flame in Xia De's hand at this time, and the purple-eyed fortune teller suddenly realized. She clearly saw in the leaping Moon Fire a cat opening its mouth to swallow the moon, spitting out silver flames toward the whole world.

Although in a hurry to go out, Xia De still didn't forget this week's gift box.

Last week, he took a set of jewelry from that box and gave it to Miss Danister, who had just turned eighteen, but Vanessa and Siris hadn't arrived then. Now that Vanessa and Siris were at home, they heard Xia De recount the effects of this "artifact."

They were naturally surprised that Xia De was considered a "child," but Vanessa immediately covered her mouth and laughed for some reason.

And the item Xia De took out of the box this week was also an ordinary item; it was a Karsenrik "Captain Officer" coat uniform, with buttons and epaulets all complete, and the girls were naturally not interested in such things. As for this week's task, it required Xia De to wear a set of his own "professional uniform."

There was no time limit, and Xia De's professional uniform as a "detective" seemed to be the clothes he usually wore.

"Speaking of which, can 【God's Gift Box】 contain a twisted tree hole?"

Xia De suddenly had such a thought at this moment.

The cupboard and wooden door certainly couldn't be put into this box because of their large size, but "Opening the Forest Gate: Our Animal Partners," which he got from the Kaming family, could definitely be stuffed in.

Because of this thought, Xia De took this relic, which hadn't been brought out of the house for a long time, to the Vesta Woodlands. And because little Mia had crawled into the box early and refused to come out, she was also brought to the woodland by Xia De.

When Xia De arrived at the elf lady's treehouse, the three nuns and the elf lady were still eating breakfast. Sister Dailin and the elf were sitting at one table, and the other two high-ring nuns were sitting at another.

Seeing little Mia poke her head out of the box Xia De was holding, her front paws clawing at the edge of the box looking at the breakfast on the table, the blonde, pointed-eared elf subconsciously wanted to reach out to touch it, but immediately withdrew her hand.

Xia De noticed that she didn't light that kind of "cat-repelling incense" today, but because the cat was attracted by the delicious breakfast, it didn't sniff the scent on the elf.

"Yes, this can contain that tree hole."

The elf didn't even listen to Xia De explain the specific characteristics of 【God's Gift Box】 and gave a positive answer directly, as if she also fully understood this relic:

"This is the safest containment method. This kind of god-made object is one of the few tools that can completely limit the effects of a tree hole, and even if the next tree hole you find is still this small, it can also be put in."

"But I still need the conventional means you provide to limit tree holes."

"Yes, yes, so you need to find another arrow for me, and then I will tell you the answer."

Although Sister Dailin didn't mention Xia De borrowing the blindfold last night, she obviously hadn't forgotten about it either. After Xia De finished talking with the elf lady, she signaled Xia De to come over, then lowered her head slightly, took off her blindfold, and handed the metal, which carried her warm body temperature, to Xia De.

During this period, she didn't say a word, and after taking off the blindfold, she turned her head away and didn't look at Xia De.

The elf girl giggled on the side, still feeling that the relationship between these two was very interesting. And Xia De rubbed the surface of the mithril with his hand, thanked the nun, and prepared to set off:

"Then you two, see you in three seconds."

"Meow~"

The cat jumped onto Xia De's shoulder, obviously wanting to go along. 【Black Sand Pier】 currently didn't look particularly dangerous. Although happy emotions would continue to be lost and negative emotions would increase in the beach and water areas, one could maintain oneself normally beside that bonfire.

Xia De patted the cat's head and agreed to its going. Confirming that the two portions of "cowardice" absorbed were both on him, and clipping Sister Dailin's blindfold on his upper arm, he then took out the key he had used once and aimed it at the treehouse door:

"May the World Tree protect me in infinite time."

Click~

The fog door appeared behind the open wooden door. Xia De turned the cat into a toy and then strode in.

【Outsider, you have stepped into the "Corridor of Time."】

【Message from the Ancient God "Father of the Infinite Tree":】

【Summer, 2025, Fifth Era, Western Continent, Black Sand Pier.】

【Event: Farewell.】

【Duration: Fifty minutes (2/3).】

【You have obtained additional information.】

【The figure of the Father of the Infinite Tree watches you.】

【The Ancient God of Time gives you a test:】

【Wait with mortals for those about to leave.】

【The Father of the Infinite Tree will give you a reward: Miracle Spirit Rune - Tree.】

"Fifty minutes? Wasn't it thirty minutes last time?"

【This is not the first time time has changed.】

"She" said softly. Xia De nodded, but stood in the fog without immediately taking a step forward:

"When I went to find Sister Dailin in the woods last night, was my mood not right?"

【You seemed to be angry because of the dream.】

"She" continued to say gently. Xia De stood in the fog and still didn't walk forward:

"Do you think I was right to be angry?"

"She" smiled gently, like the night wind blowing across the water surface, ripples silent yet beautiful. It seemed someone hugged him from the fog behind him. Xia De didn't turn his head, staring at the fog in front of him, and only shook his head after a long while:

"We will always meet."

Stepping out of the fog, the calm and monotonous sound of the tide was captured by his ears first, and then the scene of the black beach with faint mist and the boundless water in the distance appeared together.

Clearly, before coming here, Xia De was in a good mood because many ladies came to his home this morning and the nun's shy appearance just now was very interesting, but the conversation in the fog made his mood much gloomier. At this moment, the extremely oppressive mood made him unable to help but take a deep breath.

Except for the sound of the tide in the distance, there was not even the sound of wind here. The thin mist brought a cold feeling, making his clothes cling tightly to his body. This coldness was something even ordinary people could endure, but psychologically, it further aggravated the feelings of loss and world-weariness.

The silver blindfold clipped on his upper arm was glowing slightly at this moment, and warm heat surged from the blindfold. At the same time, the feeling of being hugged from behind by someone appeared again, and a bit of silver light seemed to sway behind him.

This was not the first time he had come here. He didn't look around like last time, but walked directly toward the pier in the monotonous black in the thin mist in the distance.

The soles of his shoes rubbed against the black sand, making a rustling sound. Clearly, there was no problem with his physical strength, but walking on this black beach still made him breathe heavily involuntarily.

Even people without psychological problems would probably become Dr. Schneider's patients if they came here. The infection of this environment on human emotions was something even Xia De couldn't resist. Or rather, attributes like mental resistance were ineffective against this scene, and one could only use one's own beautiful memories to prevent the spread of negative emotions.

He didn't say a word, didn't complain about a single word, and just silently brought that piece of silver light to the black wooden pier at the end of the beach. The burning bonfire added a touch of brightness to the low and oppressive environment, and there were not two figures beside the bonfire, but three.

Besides Mr. Frank Nelson, a dirty, black-haired man waiting for his wife, and Ms. Anya Brock, a thirteenth-ring "Death Great Mage Candidate" whose sister was a Fire-Holding Nun, there was an extra young girl who looked to be in her twenties by the fire.

Just by looking at her appearance, one knew that the other party was also a witch.

The two familiar companions didn't look like they had changed much, only Ms. Brock's spirit was obviously more lethargic. They also noticed Xia De, but seemed not to see the radiance behind him. After nodding to each other, Xia De sat down by the bonfire, closed his eyes and shivered, took a long breath before opening his eyes, and looked behind him to find that the silver radiance was dissipating, only then complaining in a low voice:

"I just hate places without a moon."

Saying this, he took out the little Mia toy again. When that furry cat appeared in his hand, even the other three by the fire felt that the surroundings seemed to warm up a lot.

The black beach and water surface were still shrouded in thin mist. Amidst the splashing sounds, the tall black figure on the wooden boat docked on the left side of the pier remained motionless. The cat opened her mouth wide and yawned, then lay on Xia De, looking left and right.

Xia De looked at his companions:

"According to the agreement, I have brought back the sin of cowardice."

There wasn't much time, so he didn't exchange excessive pleasantries, asked about the physical conditions of Mr. Nelson and Ms. Brock, and only then looked at the young witch who was only at the third ring:

"May I ask who this is?"