RNP Chapter 3926 Wei Ge's Help
Chapter 3926 Wei Ge's Help
Chapter 3926 Wei Ge's Help
"Teacher, I noticed that you just used a pronoun that refers to males."
Miss McDonald, still holding the book, continued, and the witch covered her mouth with her handkerchief and coughed softly a few times, then smiled palely at Shad and said:
“Eve is the most meticulous and serious person you can imagine. She will point out any grammatical errors I make when I speak.”
Then the witch said to her students:
"This gentleman has a special status. He...you are a man, right?"
She suddenly asked Xia De, who immediately nodded:
"Let me explain—yes, I am indeed male, and my immunity to the witch's curse is due to some special reasons, which I cannot explain at the moment."
The young woman holding the book pursed her lips, looked at Xia De for a while, and then shook her head:
"I don't understand. The witch's curse originates from that ancient god of chaos. It is the most fundamental manifestation of the power of the chaotic system. I can hardly imagine what kind of power could forcibly break through the shackles of this curse."
Shad then smiled and said:
"Nothing in this world is 100% certain, and I am definitely an exception."
The young woman nodded slightly and didn't ask any further questions. Although she was meticulous and serious, she still understood normal social interactions.
Then the Great Witch of Chaos gave another instruction:
“Eve, this Mr. John Watson has come from afar and will likely be here frequently these days. He is a friend of mine, and I will do my best to accommodate him as long as it does not violate my principles.”
"Okay, teacher. I'll remember that."
Miss Eve McDonald nodded again, bid farewell to the witch and Shad, and carried the books toward the door in the southeast corner of the restaurant.
"She's a really good girl, it's just a pity she doesn't have the talent to be my apprentice."
The Great Witch of Chaos sighed softly, then said nothing more, watching as Shad finished his lunch.
After lunch, she led Xia De through the door in the southeast corner of the restaurant into the back corridor, and then, while introducing the mansion, she led Xia De to the second floor of the mansion.
The seemingly tall "Fragrant Residence" is only two stories high because the height of each floor is so exaggerated that it gives each room a palatial feel.
The interior of this mansion, which was originally built during the time of the Kingdom of Delinor, was indeed different from all the mansions that Shad had ever seen. After entering, there was a foyer, which only connected to the waiting room and the dining room.
Starting from the restaurant, the doors on the left and right corners form a circular corridor that connects them. The outer side of the circular corridor leads to the various rooms on the first floor, while the inner side of the circle contains a separate central room and staircase.
This design was an eye-opener for outsiders, but according to the witch who was coughing as she walked and almost needed the help of her maid, many of the old buildings in the city's upper district actually shared a similar design style:
"This structure is actually quite similar to a tower, isn't it?"
After ascending the stairs, the group arrived at the second-floor study. The study floor was covered with a thick red carpet, and one wall had a door leading to a terrace. Directly below this terrace was a ramp leading to the cliff, so from the terrace, one should have a clear view of the densely packed city buildings, even the outer city and the more distant Grey Rock Pass.
Although the weather was very nice today, the witch clearly had no intention of going outside to talk.
She gestured for Shad to sit on the sofa, and the maids left after serving tea and refreshments.
Shad knew she wanted to discuss serious matters with him. The delicate witch scrutinized Shad again before speaking softly:
"I will not inform anyone else in the council of your existence, and please do not tell any of the witches you know about me for the time being."
Shade shook his head:
"I'm sorry, I don't want to deceive those who trust me."
Her face was full of sorrow:
"Although I expected you to say that, I'm still a little disappointed that I wasn't the first person to meet you. But if I were the first person to meet you, you probably wouldn't have let me drink your blood so easily. Cough, cough."
She covered her mouth with a handkerchief, her beautiful golden eyes looking at Shad:
"So, all you have to do is say you met me, healed me, and therefore I want to help you. Is that alright?"
Xia De nodded:
"can."
After all, he didn't want to talk about how the unfamiliar witch confessed her feelings to him immediately after meeting him.
Viggo Astley then revealed a faint smile:
"So, what can I do to help you now? Let me express my gratitude as well."
Xia De shared his thoughts from the meal:
"Accept my blood, and then I will tell you my needs."
"You're really something else, cough cough, cough cough. Who would use their help to 'blackmail' a pretty girl?"
But this time she did not refuse:
"Since you insist on this, fine, it seems I'll be owing more and more favors. How am I supposed to repay them? But I don't need too much blood, just enough to temporarily regain my health in certain situations."
Only then did Xia De reveal a smile:
"You shouldn't have refused me just now. It's just a few drops of blood; it's nothing to me."
Instead of immediately making the blood wine, he talked about the Blue Ink Library, old Mr. Leberi, and the three books.
The delicate witch listened attentively, nodding only after Shad finished speaking:
"I don't know much about what's happening in the lower city, but I can give you the original manuscript of 'Roaring Manor.' It's just one of my collections and not particularly valuable. However, the manuscript is kept in the family's old house, so please come and pick it up tomorrow."
But if you really want that Blue Ink Library, it doesn't have to be that complicated. I can use the Astley family's influence to find a way to get old Mr. Leberry to give it to you directly.”
Her intention was clearly to let Shad skip the "mission," which would be another way for Shad to obtain the mission reward after reaching the required level of favorability with her. The witch's methods were obviously not entirely legal, and this chaotic great witch didn't seem to be entirely benevolent, but Shad already knew that the [Witch Council] was not a benevolent organization.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I still want to get these three books, since I have already promised that gentleman."
Shad said he was somewhat concerned about what else he might encounter while acquiring the three books. The witch's appearance made Shad wonder if this was the beginning of another major event, so he wanted to learn more about the city.
"Very upright."
Miss Astley said with a smile:
"Alright, I can also try to help you get the other two manuscripts. Although the original design manuscript of the Mark I steam engine in Baron Ramsay's possession is valuable, he also has a long-standing relationship with the Astley family."
Today is Wednesday, so you'll accompany me to a banquet on Friday night. I'll introduce you to Baron Ramsey at the banquet, and then we can discuss this matter with him.”
With this in mind, since Xia De was coming to pick up "Roaring Manor" tomorrow and was going to a banquet the day after, she quickly arranged to meet with Xia De for two consecutive days.
Shad thought for a moment; he had no other plans for Friday.
"no problem."
The witch was secretly pleased with her successful invitation, and then mentioned the final manuscript:
"The 1688 edition of 'Illustrated Guide to Rare Plants of the Southern Continent' in the Candleburg Library is indeed the most troublesome. Although the Astley family has some prestige in the area, it is still difficult to get the book directly from that library."
However, there are three local forces that can help you achieve your goal. The first, of course, is to go through official channels and submit a formal application to the Candleburg Library. But even with the reputation of the Astley family, those old scholars who manage the library probably won't let you have your way.
The second approach is to create a church. The Vatican has a great deal of control over libraries, but it is obviously not very realistic to ask the Vatican for help.
Finally, there's the 'Candlecastle Society,' not a specific ring sorcerer organization, but a united body of several ring sorcerer organizations. These member organizations all have the right to access knowledge from the library. After all, the knowledge of ordinary people forms the foundation of occultism, and ring sorcerers sometimes need to consult vast amounts of material.
Shad knew this all too well; he had troubled Professor Manning more than once or twice.
"The organization's name is the same as the library's name. Could it be that they founded the library?"
"Yes, the original Candlecastle Library was actually just a cover for the entrance to the local black market. However, after hundreds of years of development, the Candlecastle Library, which served as a cover, has grown to its current size. The 'Candlecastle Society' has a rather complex structure, including both local and out-of-town organizations."
The Emerald Alchemy Society I mentioned at lunch is one of them, as is the Apuna Library, which gained fame in the winter of 1853, and their headquarters are also in this city. Other organizations aren't as large. I know some of them; I'll try to help you get that manuscript.”
In this way, all three manuscripts have a way to be obtained. The tasks that were a mystery just a few hours ago now all have a solution. This also means that the entrance to the local [Space Maze] will soon fall into Shad's hands.
Shad smiled:
"Thank you very much, Miss Astley."
"Ahem, I'm the one who should be thanking you."
She smiled:
"Also, I don't really like being called 'Miss Astley,' since I'm older than you, and it makes me seem like I'm trying to act young. Please just call me 'Vige,' I like that."
"Actually, you are very young."
As for changing the way he addressed her, Xia De nodded, looking at her sorrowful expression and pale face.
"Alright, Vige, but you must accept my blood."
“No problem, I promised before. I will cherish your blood; it is truly priceless to me.”
(End of this chapter)