Chapter 453: Luvia's Middle Name

As for Xia De's other neighbor, the neighbor at No. 7 St. Theresa Square, when Xia De was ready to visit, it was very unfortunate that they were not at home.

Xia De had seen from the Smiths at No. 5 and the materials left by Detective Sparrow that the resident of No. 7 was a researcher at the Kingdom Army Steam Machinery Equipment Research Institute, and the house was inherited from a relative.

But due to long-term business trips, the old gentleman would only return to stay for a short period of time every winter. And since he was not at home, Xia De didn't need to ask for opinions.

"The neighbors on both sides are a retired senior kingdom civil servant and a researcher studying steam machinery weapons... Detective Sparrow really knows how to find a place to live."

Although Sparrow Hamilton had long slept in the land of a foreign country, this person's story was still affecting Xia De.

Coming to Tuesday, the inspection and maintenance work of No. 6 St. Theresa Square officially began. Because both the first and third floors needed renovation, the people coming and going in the house made it difficult for Xia De to read at home.

So he went out early, and the cat was naturally brought along; Xia De was not at ease leaving it in the current home.

There were quite a few things to do today, and the first stop was to visit Luvia at the Prophet Society.

Luvia had been investigating the out-of-control darkness outside the city recently and was probably quite busy, so when he saw her, the purple-eyed girl looked sleepy.

"Good morning, Xia De, heard your house is under renovation? The news that the convoy transporting furniture yesterday almost blocked the east exit of St. Theresa Square has spread throughout the Society. The receptionists on the first floor are all guessing it's... forget it, it's not a big deal. Anything today? If you want to ask about Darkness's news, I haven't heard of it yet. For the Angel-level relic out of control outside the city, I only found that the specific name is 【Darkness Domain】, but further investigation ideas are already there."

"No, no, I want to ask you about a male prophet who lived in the Fifth Era."

Xia De explained.

"Fifth Era? Is it your time key?."

Luvia shook the spoon in the teacup and asked.

"Yes, although I'm not sure if the other party is a member of the Prophet Society, I can only try my luck. Male, roughly lived around 1784 of the Fifth Era."

Luvia showed a smile:

"Look, your time adventure journey has encountered trouble again. Xia De, continue, this information is not enough."

"His hometown was in the Eastern Continent of the material world in the Fifth Era, his name was Sleigh Riddle, and the God he believed in, 【Mr. Ring】, also seems to be an Ancient God."

"Oh?"

The smile on Luvia's face disappeared and turned into a look of surprise. Seeing her like this, Xia De knew Luvia knew this name.

Stroking Little Mia, who had finished breakfast and started to feel sleepy on the table, Xia De asked with a smile:

"You know? That's great, I originally thought I would have to look for a long time. Is this a former member of the Prophet Society?"

"Yes, of course he is a member of the Prophet Society, isn't this very obvious? Xia De, look, what is this?"

She pointed to her chest, and Xia De looked seriously. For a while, neither of them spoke, until Luvia suddenly asked with a blushing face:

"What are you looking at?"

"Um... the position you are pointing at."

"I'm letting you look at this!"

She patted the Ouroboros brooch on her chest, which only staff of the Prophet Society were qualified to wear.

"Xia De, what is the pattern of the 【Founding · Destiny】 oil painting on the first floor? What is the pattern of this brooch? What is Mr. Ring?"

Xia De then suddenly realized:

"The pattern of 【Founding · Destiny】 is the Ouroboros, the logo of the Prophet Society is the Ouroboros, and Mr. Ring is the Ouroboros! The diviners of the Prophet Society are believers of the Ancient God of Destiny - Ouroboros?"

"No, no, only a very small number of Ring Warlocks in the Society believe in that ancient God, and the Society is not a church... although we require every president to be a believer of that gentleman."

Luvia corrected, but did not talk much about this topic:

"Let's go back to the Mr. Riddle you encountered. This person is not only a member of the Society, but also related to you."

Luvia said cautiously.

"Related to me?"

"Xia De, I once mentioned him to you, but didn't say his name at the time. The secrets of this Fifth Era diviner are strictly kept by the Society. He experienced many things and directly influenced the development of the Sixth Era Prophet Society."

"You once mentioned him? Influenced the development of the Sixth Era Society? Sorry, which one is it?"

Xia De was a bit curious; he didn't remember Luvia mentioning a male diviner of the Fifth Era to him.

"That conversation happened at your house, I told you about the 【Wondrous Cards of All Things】."

Luvia prompted, and seeing Xia De frowning and thinking, she gave the answer:

"Sleigh Riddle, an ancient prophet who lived in the early Fifth Era. The Society occasionally obtained a Wondrous Card of All Things hundreds of years ago. When looking for relevant records, in the deepest part of the document library, in the materials left by Mr. Riddle, they discovered another card, as well as descriptions and rules of play for the 【Wondrous Cards of All Things】. The Society therefore learned the secret of the Wondrous Cards of All Things, and the then-president of the Society, Mr. Rod, transformed and developed the current Rod Card system based on these materials."

Xia De took a breath:

"So speaking of which, without this Mr. Riddle, there would be no current Rod Cards?"

"You could say that."

Luvia nodded while holding the teacup; she was used to drinking an extra cup of morning tea after breakfast:

"Although Mr. Riddle was just an ordinary person, before the 【Wondrous Cards of All Things】, the manuscripts and materials he left behind had already played a big role in the Society. This gentleman experienced countless things in his life, but successfully escaped every time. As an ordinary person, he studied demons, angels, evil spirits, and relics, although this inevitably led to his mental breakdown in his later years and ending his life by suicide, his research results in philosophy and mysticism influenced countless people in the Society."

Luvia said to Xia De with great emotion:

"Although the many changes in the Society have led to the loss of some materials, if it is Mr. Riddle who lived near 1784 of the Fifth Era, then it can only be him. After all, there were not many outstanding men in the Fifth Era. I really envy you, Xia De. Such an outstanding prophet, if I could meet him, it would definitely be a great harvest for me."

"So speaking of which, I can only learn about his materials in the Prophet Society?"

"Of course, outside the Society, this gentleman was just an unknown man of that era."

Luvia said very affirmatively.

"Then Luvia, can you help me retrieve the materials? I need information on at least eight segments of dangers he experienced or huge achievements he obtained."

Luvia showed a somewhat difficult expression:

"Xia De, the materials of that gentleman belong to a top-secret confidentiality level. With my authority... I will try to apply to the headquarters to read them, but I'm afraid it's hard to give you an answer immediately. A week, or even half a month is possible."

"It doesn't matter, I can wait, as long as there is a direction."

Xia De didn't care about this point; this investigation was at least smoother than the previous two.

He didn't forget to add:

"If you really can't do anything, I'll think of other ways. In short, you don't have to be too embarrassed."

"If I can help you, it's not embarrassing at all."

She said softly, and then was very satisfied to see the expression on Xia De's face:

"Contacting scholars of the Fifth Era is a very precious opportunity. Before your next time travel, you can think about asking that knowledgeable gentleman some questions. Perhaps, some answers you have been pursuing can be obtained by simple questioning."

"I understand."

Before the two parted, perhaps due to the influence of the flesh of desire, Xia De thought again of the passionate kiss under the moonlight last night. But neither Xia De nor Luvia took the initiative to talk about what happened under the moonlight again.

This was a tacit understanding, a tacit understanding of hazy feelings. Xia De understood his own thoughts very well, especially after seeing 【Desire】 in the basement of the Aurora Manor, he knew more clearly what he wanted; and Luvia, who left like running away last night, also understood very well what she wanted.

They would keep going, this would not change, so this was enough, no more questions and certainty were needed.

"Luvia, I'm going to Coldwater Port in a while to purchase some materials to try to enhance the ritual of time perception. If there is any new news about Mr. Riddle's materials, remember to tell me as soon as possible. Oh, you look exhausted, don't forget to rest."

Standing up, Xia De prepared to leave.

"Compared to what you did in Coldwater Port for two weeks, I'm not tired."

She stood up to see Xia De off.

"Oh, by the way, Luvia, what is your middle name?"

Xia De, who was ready to leave, suddenly asked.

"How come you suddenly thought of asking this?"

The purple-eyed girl brushed the hair hanging by her ear, and her short hair swayed slightly with the movement of standing up.

"Just suddenly thought, during exam week, I knew your middle name was the letter F, but what exactly is it?"

The full name would only be mentioned on very serious occasions and in very serious dialogue scenarios, and asking for a middle name was a relatively private behavior in this era. Luvia's face flushed, and she blinked:

"Future."

She said in a very standard Draerion common language, with the tone of singing opera:

"Luvia Future Anita."

Xia De nodded:

"I remember it, the name is very good."

"Thank you."

Standing on tiptoe and kissing Xia De's side face, the purple-eyed girl stood with her hands behind her back, smiling and taking a few steps back in the morning light in front of the window:

"Go do your business, oh, don't forget your cat. If you leave it behind, I will kidnap it."

"This is not my cat for the time being."

Xia De emphasized again, waved at Mia, and the orange cat nimbly jumped from the table into his palm, then walked along his arm to his shoulder.

"Good luck today, Luvia."

"Good luck today, Xia De." ===== CHAPTER 454 =====