Chapter 905: The First Snow

In short, no matter what else would happen at Schluch Lake, Xia De had already returned to the lounge on the third floor of the manor with the witches. At this time, the time was close to eleven o'clock in the evening, but the atmosphere of the banquet was becoming more and more lively. Most of the people here would probably leave after midnight, and there was still a long time left tonight.

After Xia De sat down on the sofa, he let out a long breath, his whole body as if limp on the sofa, his head looking up at the crystal lamp in the center of the room, and a comfortable expression appeared on his face. But then his face was covered by a shadow; it was Mia's small head blocking his face. This cat seemed to be observing Xia De's expression.

The harvest of the Schluch Lake battle was not only in the 【Thunder】 spirit rune and the further changes of "Lagley's Leap," but also in divinity. Divinity was the foundation for an outsider to live peacefully. Whether this drop of divinity was used to upgrade from the fourth ring to the fifth ring, or to burn divinity to transform into a god, it was the confidence that Xia De could walk freely in this world.

Difa and the maids were busy preparing tea and snacks again, and the two Great Witches also sat down separately. Xia De and Difa's experience had already been explained clearly on the way back, and the witches also knew about the important material 【Sage's Glowstone】 in the Chosen One ritual of the fourth Chosen One and its relationship with the so-called Keeper of Secrets.

"Vinals' Trial: Find the 'person' who cannot be seen in the Tobesk area."

Xia De said while holding the cat that was poking its head out with both hands, and then sat up straight again:

"The epic of the fourth Chosen One has finally begun. The person who cannot be seen, what does this refer to?"

"Since it is a kind of trial, it is expected that there will be no clues for months. The number of ring-sorcerers who heard the trial content tonight is absolutely not small, and interestingly..."

The Duchess looked at Xia De:

"The Chosen One must have also appeared here tonight. Perhaps he or she boarded the island, perhaps he or she just appeared in the banquet hall. Sylvia's maid and mine were on the third floor. Since they could hear it, the ring-sorcerers in the courtyard, garden, and first and second floors should also be able to hear it. The problem now is, which camp does this Chosen One belong to?"

The Church's high-ring sorcerers had already rushed from the city at this time, but they did not check the identities of all the guests at the banquet, but blocked Schluch Lake for investigation. But clearly, the Church and the witches would conduct detailed identity investigations on all guests who appeared at the Lakeside Manor after this banquet, but considering the large number of people, and the Chosen One could not be found through divination, this was probably a big project.

But it could at least be considered an investigation direction.

The dance started when Xia De was playing Tarot cards. Xia De still remembered that he had promised the writer lady to dance together, so he bid farewell to the two witches not long after, intending to go to the first floor to walk around. Of course, he left little Mia behind. After all, holding a cat made it impossible to dance, and he was also worried that there would be other things in a while, so letting the witches take care of it was the safest.

After Xia De left, Galina held the unwilling cat, looked at Difa standing behind her with a smile:

"Change into a dress and go down to dance a dance with Xia De."

"Lady..."

Difa was somewhat uneasy.

"Don't show this expression, am I a person who is very strict with you?"

She waved her hand urgingly, and Difa then prepared to change clothes.

"Miss Galina, you are really generous."

The young Great Witch sitting opposite her said, and the Duchess revealed a smile on her exquisite face:

"Difa is mine, and Xia De is also mine. What kind of generosity is this?"

Pausing deliberately for a moment, she then said softly:

"To others, I would not be so generous."

She looked at Miss Sylvia, who seemed not to have understood this "warning":

"Before coming to Tobesk, I always thought that in your relationship, Hamilton was drawing benefits from you. Judging from tonight, Mr. Hamilton seems to be the helper."

"You have indeed discovered part of the truth. Xia De defines our relationship as cooperation. Sometimes I think I owe him. This is a truly wonderful relationship."

Galina said. She knew that Sylvia was curious about many things, but she was very willing to watch this witch with a strong desire for knowledge be curious alone:

"The matter tonight must be informed to the Council as soon as possible. It seems that this winter, we will also be busy."

When Xia De saw Dorothy again after returning downstairs, Princess Lei Qianya was not by her side. Because he had promised to dance with Dorothy in advance, Xia De easily found her.

The blonde girl had already been waiting for Xia De. Seeing Xia De walk over, she couldn't wait to hold Xia De's hand, and then walked toward the crowd dancing together.

After being tempered by dance after dance, Xia De, although not proficient in dancing, at least would not accidentally step on the girls' feet anymore. After dancing this dance with Dorothy, Dorothy also praised Xia De's progress in dancing skills. Before she further asked about Xia De's training method, Xia De took out the round gold-plated small box that had been in his pocket all night, opened it, and inside was the heart-shaped ruby:

"Dorothy, this is for you."

He handed out the gem, and this time Dorothy accepted it reservedly.

"Knight, this gem is really beautiful, and it matches Miss Lu Yisha very well."

Princess Lei Qianya's voice appeared from the side, and the princess wearing a silver crown smiled and brought her maid over.

Xia De tidied his collar pretentiously, and then reached out his hand:

"Your Highness, may I have the honor to invite you to dance the next dance."

There were still many people around, and people could hear Xia De's voice.

"Yes, of course. I just hope that Aunt Galina will not blame me."

Princess Lei Qianya said with her neck raised, and her hand wearing white lace gloves also rested on Xia De's hand.

After Princess Lei Qianya, Xia De saw Difa walking over wearing a blue dress and black high heels. Xia De rarely saw Difa appear in a dress. She seemed somewhat shy and did not speak when she came to Xia De, so Xia De took the initiative to invite her again.

Only, after dancing that fast-paced dance with Difa, there was still no reminder about proving his own charm in his ears.

The banquet was approaching midnight. Xia De, who was still a bit impatient before the banquet started, felt that he had let go of this obsession at this moment.

Of course, this was also related to the fact that he had successfully obtained a drop of divinity.

Since his plan fell through, and dancing with beautiful girls at the banquet could not prove anything, Xia De let himself forget the so-called mission for the time being and focused on enjoying the remaining time of this grand wedding ceremony.

After dancing with Difa, Princess Lei Qianya was called away by her sister, Liana Barov, who had married Baron Barov, and Dorothy saw Dr. Schneider, so she went to talk to the doctor temporarily.

Xia De took Difa back to the courtyard, and then somehow walked into the shadows of the hedges and kissed together.

Only Difa did not stay by Xia De's side for too long. After that long kiss ended, she kissed Xia De's side face again, and then returned to the manor with her hands behind her back in a good mood.

"It's really lively..."

Everyone had left his side temporarily, and even little Mia was not here temporarily. Xia De stood alone in the courtyard, looking at the tents illuminated by gas lamps and the people dressed up and shuttling through them, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Swoosh~

A sound suddenly came from overhead, and then it exploded with a bang~.

Xia De looked up and saw bundles of light flying toward the night sky, and then exploding into fireworks. The fireworks illuminated his face, and Xia De let out a breath as if relieved:

"Although I don't intend to go back, I don't know why, but now I actually miss home a bit."

【At least this banquet, you didn't leave any regrets.】

"She" said gently in Xia De's ear:

【Many years later, when you recall this night spent at the Lakeside Manor, what you gained is more than you thought.】

"Yes, this is truly the most beautiful memory... Since it is you comforting me, does this count as comforting myself?"

Xia De asked in his heart with his head raised, and the light of the fireworks illuminated his eyes:

"But there are still regrets."

【Failed to prove wisdom and charm?】

"Of course not."

Xia De said softly in his heart:

"Divinity is a power that transcends the mundane. The acquisition of any drop of divinity is related to fate and cannot be forced. My regret is that there is someone I want to dance with, but at this time, I cannot dance with her."

He looked at the moon in the starry sky, his hands behind his back somewhat nervously.

A laugh came from his ear. "She" did not answer immediately, but Xia De knew that "She" was watching the night sky where the fireworks exploded with him.

Bundles of light rushed to the sky, and the fireworks exploding under the starry sky were so brilliant. The noisy sounds in the banquet courtyard and the blurred music from the manor behind were so loud in the middle of the night.

Although Xia De did not like to drink, at this moment he wanted to pick up a wine glass and quietly watch the fireworks under the starry sky with "Her":

"Recalling this night many years later, I should be very moved."

Turning around to return to the manor, but after stepping into the manor entrance, he suddenly felt the wind blowing something cold onto his ear. Xia De was suddenly stunned, and then heard people in the manor courtyard talking excitedly.

"This is..."

Turning around and walking quickly for two steps to return to the courtyard, with his back to the brightly lit manor, Xia De looked up at the deep sky, and then spread out his left hand that was not holding anything. A small piece of crystal clear snowflake fell from the dark night onto Xia De's palm with blood color, and then melted quietly.

A surprised smile appeared on the corners of his mouth. Looking up in front of him, in just a few minutes, the small snowflakes like sugar grains were already falling in a scattered manner.

"Oh, it's snowing!"

The Sixth Era, General Calendar 1853, the first snow in Tobesk, arrived quietly on the night of Tuesday, the 19th day of the Frost Month.

---Author's Note---

ps: I feel like there will be a few chapters with a lot of discussion, but it's a pity that the chapter comments cannot be used.

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