Phi-Fic Chapter 4279 Danest's Self-Reflection
Chapter 4279 Danest's Self-Reflection
Chapter 4279 Danest's Self-Reflection
"Flora really left. I thought she would want to stay and paint those kinds of pictures again."
"I don't know when, but I've turned eighteen," Daniste said to Shad, then looked around the now quiet house.
"But in the end, besides Winnie, I was the only one left tonight."
Her rose-red eyes looked at Xia De, her gaze carrying a clearly intriguing meaning.
“You’ve always been very busy in the past, and you’ve stayed at home less often than witches like Vanessa, Sylvia, Sylvia, and Megan who are away from home. I don’t think it’s a problem for you to stay at home for a few more days this time.”
"Shad said, and the eighteen-year-old redhead smiled. Even though Adelina was the same age as her, and even had similar hair color, their smiles were completely different."
"Alright then, I'll take this opportunity to enjoy myself."
The lights at No. 6 St. Teresa Square were quickly turned off. Although Mia was unhappy about being kicked out of the bedroom again tonight, she still lay down next to the dragon egg and went to sleep.
But it quickly opened one eye again and saw the maid, who was shrouded in an icy blue light in the darkness, being called by a human woman from its own cat house next door.
Winnie responded and then got up and left the room, leaving the cat and dragon egg behind. The maid who left did not return until Thursday morning.
"Meow~"
The cat didn't care. After patting the dragon egg next to it with its paw, it closed its eyes and went back to sleep.
Daniste is actually a very self-disciplined person. Resting with Shad for several days in a row made her feel like she was indulging herself. Of course, it's also possible she was worried that her teacher would cause her trouble once he recovered.
In short, at the breakfast table on Thursday morning, Luvia, who had just returned home, yawned and told Shad that she and Bella's hard work the previous night had yielded no results, and that she would be going to Moon Bay again that night. Then, Daniste expressed her determination:
"Since Mia and Winnie are able to take good care of the teacher, I won't be coming over tonight."
She glanced at Xia De's expression, then forced an explanation:
“Shad, it’s not because of you. I just thought we couldn’t delay the work of the academy.”
Luvia asked with a smile:
"Dannister, a professor of your rank shouldn't need to do nighttime room checks, right? What kind of work could you possibly have at night? Is the overtime situation in the college that serious?"
But Denise had made up her mind not to come tonight; she really felt herself getting used to being carried back to her room by Shad every night.
"Although I can't come tonight, I will come to visit you again tomorrow night. Winnie, thank you for taking care of me all this time."
She added in a low voice, and the maid smiled. Luvia was about to say something more when she yawned.
Shad then advised:
"Luvia, don't go to work today. Stay home and sleep. You and Bella didn't sleep a wink last night, did you?"
"No, no, we slept on the table for a while around 5 o'clock."
Luvia said, but she wouldn't object to taking the day off, since she has plenty of annual leave:
"Then I'll stay home and rest today. If you need my help, you can find me."
“I wish I didn’t have to come back to you today. After all, if I need your help, I can hardly imagine what might happen in Arcadia City.”
After breakfast, before 8:00 AM, Luvia returned to her room to rest, while Daniste bid farewell to everyone and returned to the academy. Shad whiled away some more time at home before saying goodbye to Winnie and heading to Arcadia City at 8:30 AM.
Viggo had originally planned to invite Shad to the welcoming ceremony at Greyrock Pass fortress today as her fiancé, but later abandoned the idea after being persuaded by Flora. This wasn't because Flora didn't want Viggo to use that title, but because there were bound to be members of the Grey Gloves among the officials and attendants who had accompanied Margaret from Velendale, and there was no need to involve Shad in unnecessary matters at this time.
Therefore, Xia De doesn't need to go to Fragrance Mansion to meet up with Vigo today; he only needs to go directly to Gray Rock Pass Fortress Railway Station.
The city of scholars was bathed in sunshine today. Seeing that there were no notices or reminders left by Vige in the Blue Ink Library, Shad took a carriage and left the city. Since it was still early, he also made a detour to the secret stronghold of the vampires outside the city.
Mr. Bernhardt hadn't gone out yet; he was chatting with his clansmen over tea, discussing upcoming plans. He knew, of course, that today was the day Princess Margaret was arriving, and he jokingly teased Shad about why he hadn't gone to greet the princess earlier.
The two didn't discuss anything too serious early in the morning. Shad brought up the attack on the Grey Gloves' base a few days ago, mentioning that the suspect was a Derinor Zionist and that the stolen goods were printing plates.
Mr. Bernhardt listened to this as if it were new information, and since it didn't involve ring sorcerers, he spoke to Shad in a very relaxed tone:
“If the original copy really does appear here, even if it has nothing to do with the Astley family, His Majesty the King of Willendale will find it hard not to be suspicious. Mr. Watson, you are not from Carsonrick, so you cannot imagine how much the royal family fears the Astley family.”
Xia De had never really understood:
"As far as I know, at least on the surface, the Astley family has never done anything. Delineor has been extinct for hundreds of years, and how many people in the southern part of the Old World still consider themselves Delineor? Why is the King so wary of the Astleys?"
Mr. Bernhardt smiled, holding his teacup:
"On the one hand, it's because we're in a time of war, and the King is worried that problems might arise domestically, affecting the war with the North. Times of change are the most prone to upheaval. On the other hand, Mr. Watson, the Astley family is more important than you think; they represent 'legitimacy'."
Although the Kingdom of Delinor's territory once only covered the southeastern part of the Old World, it existed for a much longer period than Kasenric. Many traditions and even festivals throughout the southern part of the Old World are related to the culture of the Delinor era. While Delinor has disappeared, it can be said that it has always existed.
As long as the Astley family line continues, the Anjou royal family can never fully trust the descendants of this ancient kingdom.
Xia De nodded in understanding:
"After Margaret arrives, the conflict between the Grey Gloves and the Zionists will likely cause even more trouble. Hopefully, this won't affect our plans. Although the theft is currently just a matter between ordinary people, Mr. Bernhardt, if you come across any clues related to the stolen master copy, be careful whether the Ringwitches of the Truth Society are involved."
"What does this have to do with the truth?"
Mr. Bernhardt was puzzled, but the outsider had an answer in his mind. Although he didn't consider himself the smartest, there were some things he could easily figure out given the right clues:
"It's just speculation at the moment. The Truth Society wants to create a highly intelligent mechanical life form, the prototype of which is the Difference Engine, a precision machine that assists in calculation, which is being researched by the Carsonrick and Delarion Academies."
Since 1853, the Truth Society has made numerous efforts in researching this kind of machine: the Battle of the Chosen Ones of Knowledge and Wisdom, their contact with Laplace Howard, their understanding of the light energy conversion circuit through the Bay of Moon event, and even their acquisition of a "miracle" Ring of Destiny through a deal with the Unity of All Things during the Battle of Destiny—a miracle representing the turning of the impossible into the possible.
Shad paused for a moment, giving Mr. Bernhardt time to think:
"More importantly, during the Time War in Vistalin last year, the president of the [Truth Society] asked me a question."
They wanted to create something extraordinary, but hadn't yet decided on the type of energy to use. At the time, President Paavo believed that the best energy source was civilization itself, and she asked me to give three answers to the question, 'What drives the development of civilization?' (Chapter 3056).
Mr. Bernhardt then asked:
What is your answer?
"I did give three answers at the time, but there was a conclusion before that: the development of civilization depends on people's desires."
Now Mr. Bernhardt understood:
"Money embodies the most basic desires of civilization."
"Moreover, currency itself carries the information of civilization. If its continuous and cyclical characteristics could be utilized for energy, this is currently just a conjecture. It is not yet certain how this relates to the [Truth Society]."
But at least the thief couldn't be from the "Truth Society," otherwise Gray Gloves wouldn't have been able to find any clues at all.
As Shad spoke, Mr. Bernhardt nodded and placed his teacup on the corner of the conference table.
“We will be careful. In this regard, if those two master plates are only used to print counterfeit money, it would be the least impactful scenario.”
Mr. Bernhardt had no intention of joining the crowds at Greyrock Pass Fortress, so at 9:30, Shad said goodbye to him and set off alone.
The fortress was partially closed this morning. Although Shad didn't come with Viggo, he had an invitation to the train station. After a series of checks, Shad entered the train station at 9:50 AM.
During wartime, the safety of princesses traveling was of paramount importance. Shad had greeted Margaret at train stations in other cities before, but this time the order was maintained the best.
The garrison at the Grey Rock Pass fortress and the royal guards who arrived a step earlier were responsible for security. Although it was not yet at the level of guards every three steps or sentries every five steps that morning, armed soldiers could be seen every few meters on the train platform, which was enough to show that the security level for this welcoming ceremony was very high.