Chapter 3814: Cards and Agreement
President Lenorman signaled Xia De to sit down and talk. The fireplace was lit in the reception room, and there were blue skies and white clouds outside the window. Compared to the day when Xia De was invited to this island, today not only the weather became very good, but President Lenorman's mood also became very good:
"Regardless, you really provided great help this time. Some things I cannot say much, but you controlled another person to shatter the most seals last night. Not to mention us, the Church will also remember this favor of yours."
Xia De shook his head again and again:
"You are too polite. Although I am just an ordinary person, I also know that you are protecting this world."
President Lenorman was more and more satisfied with Xia De:
"Duchess Miss Jia Lin Na said that you should return to Tobesk immediately after the matter here ends. It is just that it is not safe on the island now. Mr. Hamilton, I am sorry that I didn't leave you time for vacation. Is it okay to let you go back in a while?"
"Of course it is okay. I think there will be opportunities to come here again in the future. The small town of the Fatu people left a deep impression on me, and the scenery of Time Wheel City is also very good."
President Lenorman then took a briefcase from another prophet who followed him:
"The Association owes you a favor. Besides that, please accept this."
The box looked big, but the contents only had three items. The first one was a very familiar golden button, which meant that he could go to any branch of the Prophet Association for divination for free in the future. Xia De actually already had one in his hand.
The second one was a small bottle of purple potion. Seeing Xia De's curious gaze, President Lenorman explained:
"Hand this to Wang Hou Diana. Divide it into one month, and drink a small sip every day, and the injury can be cured naturally. Please rest assured, the Church knows about this potion, and this does not violate any regulations. Of course, there is no need to worry that this potion will bring a burden to Wang Hou Diana. A lady with the power of an angel from the Sun Church..."
He deliberated:
"Blessed this potion, and it will not bring hidden dangers."
So Xia De's wish was also realized, fate flowed, and the promises made by Ms. White were all realized in a reasonable way. He informed the prophet of the wish, and the latter said with a smile:
"Perhaps that lady foresaw something in advance, or perhaps everything we mortals do is already destined. Don't talk about this, Mr. Hamilton, these are all what you deserve."
"This way, I don't have to worry about anyone opposing my marriage with Miss Jia Lin Na anymore."
Xia De thanked President Lenorman, then looked at the third item in the box, which was the Tarot card with its back facing up:
"This is..."
"Yes, the cards the Association originally promised to custom-make for the Duke privately. Because there wasn't enough time, these were printed using special means, but they are indeed legitimate Tarot cards. The certificate of authenticity is under the box; you can use this card in any open tournament."
Xia De couldn't wait to take the card out of the box. On the face of the card, the smiling Miss Jia Lin Na was looking at Xia De outside the card, and below it were the rules for this special card—
【Star of Delarion · Duke Miss Jia Lin Na of Saradiel】, Suit: King. After drawing this card, when the opponent draws their first special rule card, the opponent must roll a six-sided die. Only if the result is 3 or greater can they continue to execute the special card rule; otherwise, the special card rule is invalid.
"The face of this card is truly beautiful!"
Xia De exclaimed sincerely, and seeing the heartfelt smile on Xia De's face, President Lenorman was also infected and revealed a smile; such pure people are always able to make others feel favorable toward them.
"President Lenorman, if there are any more good things like this in the future, please be sure to remember to come find me again."
Xia De even said this.
"Good things?"
President Lenorman shook his head:
"Mr. Hamilton, I understand your joy, but we don't have a third 'Founder' series card in our hands."
The Diviner Association was afraid that Xia De would encounter other dangers on the island, so after meeting with President Lenorman, Xia De returned to the hotel to pack his already sparse luggage, and then, together with Little Mia, was sent directly back to Tobesk City by the Association using a relic.
The local President Sitan and Vice President Make welcomed Xia De's return at the Association on Silver Cross Avenue. Seeing Xia De's exhausted appearance, they instructed him, "If you feel physically or mentally unwell recently, please go to the Association immediately," and then sent him back to No. 6 St. Deran Square by carriage.
Twenty minutes later, Miss Jia Lin Na's carriage appeared at the entrance of No. 6 St. Deran Square, and an hour later, a small purple bottle of potion was sent to the Yodel Palace; these were all seen by those who were concerned about Xia De.
As for Xia De, who had returned home, after seeing Miss Jia Lin Na off, he naturally took Little Mia and returned to the snowy mountains again; after all, there were still many things there that needed to be dealt with.
The elves' banquet was to be held at seven o'clock tonight, and it was four-thirty in the afternoon when Xia De returned to Fatumunster Island.
When he walked out from under the ruins, he looked up, and Sylvia's high tower had already returned to its original place. When Xia De entered the tower, Sylvia was not in it, but Margaret was here:
"Xia De, Teacher Sylvia asked me to wait for you here. Miss Winnie has something to talk to you about; she is in the ruins at the mountain peak."
The blonde princess said, and Xia De took the opportunity to give her a hug:
"Why did you have to do such a task as delivering a message?"
Margaret raised her head in Xia De's arms:
"Teacher Bernice and Teacher Sylvia said to let me return to Willundale tomorrow."
There was a certain expectation in the princess's eyes, and Xia De responded:
"I still remember—during the upcoming vacation, once I have finished handling the things in my hands, I will go to Willundale to visit you."
Margaret's face flushed red; they both knew what this "meeting" implied:
"I'll give you a few dates; come visit when you avoid these dates."
Her face turned even redder, but she still whispered the dates in Xia De's ear, and finally added:
"It's usually very accurate, so it should be no problem."
Xia De then kissed her on the forehead:
"I haven't had time to accompany you for a long time, and seeing that the war is about to begin, I will definitely go this time."
"Are you that impatient?"
The princess in his arms asked softly, and Xia De also asked:
"Then do you hope I go as soon as possible?"
"Of course I do. Xia De, you really are~"
She said this and closed her eyes, and the very tactful Outlander kissed the princess in his arms. Everyone knew that Xia De's promises would definitely be fulfilled, so Margaret was not in a hurry at this moment; after a passionate kiss, she left Xia De's embrace:
"Go to the mountain peak; Miss Winnie has something very important."
Then she bit her lip and looked at Xia De:
"Then, Knight, see you in Willundale."
Now that the Fate Ruins were no longer hidden, Xia De could fly up directly from the edge of the ruins without having to walk the Luo De of Atonement again.
There were not many people in the ruins this afternoon. Before exploring these ancient ruins, the most important thing was to ensure the safety of this place.
The snake's power still partially remained here, and the anomalies in space-time had not been smoothed out. When he landed at the entrance of the temple, Xia De remembered the things from his first three visits here, so he thought that before completely leaving Fatumunster Island, he should find time to visit Little Belen.
Only Winnie was in the temple; the crystal-clear maid was admiring the seven murals. However, it was strange to say that after the effect of Xia De's Misuo disappeared, the forest that had originally covered the ruins also disappeared, but the phenomena of aging, moss growth, and small flowers blooming in the brick crevices that appeared after the temple was affected by the Misuo were preserved.
But this was not a bad thing; the temple looked more vibrant.
Since the rings were about to shatter, and there was still some time for him to move around, Xia De said to Ai Li:
"Now is not the time to think about this."
Xia De drove this memory out of his mind, unwilling to desecrate this ancient temple.
"I thought the diviners would be here too."
Xia De said, and Winnie walked toward him:
"The diviners went to the Upper Spring."
"Oh?"
Only then did Xia De remember that spring eye he hadn't visited yet; it indeed hadn't been destroyed in the Battle of Fate:
"Can the Upper Spring still be used to condense the Ring of Fate now?"
Winnie nodded:
"The Upper Spring has always had the function of condensing fate, but during the Battle of the Chosen, the probability of candidates condensing fate was greatly increased. Now that the Battle of Fate has ended, it is not so simple to rely on the Upper Spring to condense fate. People must be like the ancient diviners, understanding their own fate and coming here before taking the final step.
To put it simply, the Diviner Association should only have one or two diviners who can truly make use of this place. But for those diviners, condensing fate is just a way to verify themselves; the importance of the Upper Spring to them is not high. Of course, for the Fatum people, the return of the Upper Spring means that precious potions like 'Snow Mountain Water' can be made again."
Xia De nodded to show he understood, but Winnie added:
"But that old Mr. Charatu from the Association should be able to condense fate in these two days. This is what he should have done during the Battle of Fate, but unfortunately, he didn't find the opportunity at the time. Although the Chosen has already appeared now, I think he should still have this qualification."
This was not a very important matter for Xia De; even if the old Shoumiren succeeded, it would just mean one more ring in the material world.
Regarding the matter of finding the lost "Magic Sword," Xia De had already informed the ladies at breakfast, so there was no need to say it again. So he asked Winnie for the reason she had brought him here, and the maid led Xia De around the wall that now hung with the Golden Ouroboros disk and four rings, entering the back of the temple.
End of Chapter
