Chapter 89: Xia De and the Diviner

"You... want to save the world?"

Moonlight shone on the city, and the carriage moved slowly in the dark night of Tobeisi. Xia De looked at that hand.

"No, I just want to ensure that the world won't be destroyed because of this. This sounds ridiculous, not something a third-ring mage like me should care about, but I have seen it. I have seen the survival of the world, which will be tied to the Chosen Ones who finally stand before the door. Whether all thirteen are present, or only part of them, or even just one, this will lead to different results. The best choice is only if I see them, then I can know."

Xia De looked at the purple eyes for a moment, and then reached out and held the woman's hand. The latter revealed a smile, but when she wanted to withdraw her hand, she found that Xia De didn't let go. Of course, he didn't mean to take advantage; Xia De's voice was very low:

"This kind of major event involving the whole world, even if I don't want to participate, I will be involved sooner or later. I am willing to go with you to witness and find the thirteen Chosen Ones, to guide or help them. But as a basis for cooperation, I think we should first establish trust between each other."

The path of divine sublimation of twelve divinities he wanted to walk required the absorption of divinity, which was inseparable from the dangerous relics left by evil gods or ancient gods, so taking the initiative to contact the Chosen Ones who were destined to be entangled in trouble was instead beneficial for Xia De to continue looking for divinity.

He held the diviner's soft hand tightly, looking at Miss Anate's purple eyes:

"I can understand the meaning of any text, any text. But I can read it, I can understand it, but I can't speak it and I can't write it."

Miss Anate's eyes flickered:

"So that's it. Then I, paying a very serious price, can make prophecies with almost no mistakes. So far, I have only made a big mistake in one thing. I originally thought that our group would only have four people, but you appeared. You only have one ring, but I still invited you, just because of this reason. You are the only person in this world who is absolutely not a Chosen One. I don't have to worry about you knowing too many secrets of the Chosen Ones from me, thereby disturbing my observation of the future."

Xia De nodded lightly, and then let go of the diviner's hand. The latter moved her wrist, teasing:

"Do you treat ladies like this?"

"Sorry, that was indeed a bit rough. But let's go back to the topic of Miss Beiya. Since we are going to cooperate, you should tell me some information."

Xia De said. He didn't explain the reason why he understood all languages, and Miss Anate didn't mention the reason why she could make accurate prophecies. This could be considered a kind of tacit understanding.

"Yin Yi Yi Lu Na Beiya, a second-ring female mage of the Church of the Sun, she is the first Chosen One in the prophecy of the 'Whispering Poem', representing the power of 【Balance】. Regarding her identity, temporarily only the Church of the Sun and you and I know. Of course, I know this secret because of my prophecy."

"Balance?"

Xia De pondered the meaning of this word, while Mia had already fallen asleep beside him.

Afterward, he asked again:

"Then, how many people know about the Whispering Poem and the Chosen Ones?"

"The complete content of the 'Whispering Poem' is not in anyone's hands. The five major Zhengshen Sects and the three major academies of strange techniques must all know, some ancient organizations, such as the 'Blood Spirit School', and the 'Diviner Association' where I am, must also know.

The witch relics that wrote the poem are controlled by different forces. Regarding the information of the first Chosen One, the Church of the Sun knows the most, and what is more coincidental is that Beiya actually took the initiative to join the Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi squad of the Church of the Sun before the church found her. Perhaps the Sun God is really protecting his believers."

Xia De nodded and let out a long breath:

"Then what is the plan now? You want to contact the first Chosen One, Miss Beiya, what specific actions are there, do you need my help?"

Miss Anate smiled:

"Detective, temporarily no need for your help. In fact, we have already had contact. I created a chance encounter with Yin Yi Yi Lu Na Beiya. When she went to the market outside the city, I disguised myself as an ordinary diviner and helped her solve some doubts. I think she will come to find me again soon, and I will help her as a 'mysterious diviner' until she confirms that I am a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi, and then I will reveal my identity to cooperate."

"This plan is very good."

Xia De praised. In this way, not only was a connection established between the two sides, but Miss Beiya also formed awe for Miss Anate.

"Wait until I reveal my identity to her, and then introduce you to each other. Detective, you absolutely must not interfere in this matter. My plan is already very detailed. And you are still too... not powerful. Your main work now is still to improve your own strength. After you have power that can be mastered by yourself, I will probably have many things that need your help."

Such an arrangement was very reasonable. Xia De didn't need to participate in the plan that Miss Anate had already perfected, and he still needed time to learn. The Lake View Manor incident, although theoretically solved by him, was actually just the result of special good luck. Miss Anate's plan would inevitably involve struggles between Ring Mages, and Xia De was not yet suitable to join in rashly.

"What if the other party takes the initiative to contact me?"

Xia De asked back. Miss Anate obviously didn't believe that such a thing would happen, but still answered:

"Then play your ordinary detective role well. Before my plan is completed, don't let Miss Beiya know that you are a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi; this will disturb my clever plan and also increase your danger. Also, speaking of which, can you still use that thirteenth-ring mage's power? You don't have to answer if it's inconvenient."

Xia De knew that the other party wasn't prying into his secrets, but wanted to understand the cards of the two.

He nodded:

"Yes, but the conditions are harsh and very dangerous."

But also very powerful, even comparable to a god.

Miss Anate nodded slightly in understanding:

"That's good. In this way, at least the worst situation can be avoided. But don't worry, I am mainly responsible for the contact with the first Chosen One, and I am not an ordinary third-ring mage either."

"I hope so."

"There is one more thing. Sorry."

She looked at Xia De.

"What?"

Xia De was puzzled.

"It was I who led you to the third floor of the Lake View Manor and promised that you wouldn't be in danger, but in the end, you were forced to face the evil god. Although this can be brushed off with 'I didn't expect it either', I won't do that. Sorry for putting you in a dangerous situation; this is the biggest mistake I made at the Lake View Manor. Detective, I will find a chance to compensate you."

"That matter, don't worry about it. I was willing to go with you. And if it weren't for that, I... who could have expected every single thing? Your prophecy requires a price; it's impossible to divine every single thing, especially when it involves gods."

Xia De said, listening to the voice of the female diviner with short brown hair, holding the sleeping Mia, and looking out from the window of the carriage.

The city in the hazy mist entered a deep sleep. Under the silent night sky, the three moons shone on the earth, unchanged for thousands of years, but couldn't illuminate every shadow.

The Chosen Ones, the great prophecy of the Witch Empresses, these were all protagonists in the transformation of the era. And the Outsider didn't know what role he would play in the story that followed, nor did he know what the future would be like.

But in short, he understood some things, knew some things, and also had his own friends. At this moment, seeing this quiet night, he truly felt that he had come here.

"Say something."

He said in his heart.

【What do you want to hear?】

"Doesn't matter, just say something."

He looked at the night view of this steam city, and in the clattering sound of horse hooves, he heard the woman's chuckle:

【Sixth Era, General Calendar 1853, Summer. In the wind blowing through the city, you have officially understood this world. After the blood feast welcoming you ends, the first protagonist of the story is about to appear. When the golden balance symbolizing balance begins to tilt, there is always someone responsible for adding weights. You foresaw the magnificent epic, foresaw the steam era in the great transformation. Forced to be involved in it, walking through the long scroll of the era in the rhythm of horse hooves, will you take action?】

The Outsider tilted his head to look at the bright moon outside the window, Miss Anate's purple eyes looked at Xia De, the orange cat pretending to sleep with its eyes narrowed looked at Miss Anate, and the moonlight shone on the orange cat from the carriage window.

This was truly a quiet night. ===== CHAPTER 90 =====