OBS Chapter 3930, Year 3030 of the 5th Era
Chapter 3930, Year 3030 of the 5th Era
Chapter 3930, Year 3030 of the Fifth Era
Winnie recounted the past, but then added:
"But as far as I know, that relic has no healing properties. Perhaps it can help you and Miss Daniste hatch the moon egg, but it's probably unlikely to be used to directly heal the Great Witch of Chaos of this generation."
"So, Winnie, to your knowledge, what methods can be used to treat congenital problems caused by these unknowable relics?"
Shad then asked again, and the Ice Maid gave her answer without much thought:
"The power of the gods. Apart from that, I find it hard to imagine that mortal power could have such a radical effect. Although the Jade Record is not the strongest or most mysterious unknowable-level relic, that witch was affected by it before she was born, and the power of that relic has actually become a part of the witch."
More than one person has said this, and Xia De sighed:
“I expected this to happen. Miss Viggo Astley is a very nice person. I will save her.”
Should we summon the moon goddess?
"No, ask other people for help."
"The others" refers to Luvia with long hair; Shad believed she must have a way. Although she probably couldn't give Shad the answer directly, she could at least offer some hints.
To see long-haired Luvia, Shad first needs to use this month's Black Time Key and also have Luvia share a bed with him. However, the Black Key is disabled this month, so the first step can be skipped and proceed directly to the second. But the problem is that Luvia is still working overtime at the association tonight, so this matter can only be dealt with later.
However, since the girls weren't around, Shad decided to use the normal time key tonight. He had found that key in a crack in the academy wall when he went there as a "Caller of Gods." The key corresponded to the middle of the Fifth Era, and Shad was hoping to run into some acquaintances there.
Of course, he didn't go straight to use the key after dinner, because the maid obviously had some ulterior motives tonight.
She declined Shad's offer to help her tidy up the kitchen and dining room, instead suggesting she might stay a little later that evening. She wanted to prepare a late-night snack for Luvia and asked Shad to deliver it after eight o'clock.
"I'll tell Luvia that you made the midnight snack, and Luvia will be very happy."
Xia De smiled and said that since it was only a little past seven o'clock, he thought he would take a shower first. After all, he had been traveling all day, and outsiders have very good living habits.
When Shad takes a bath, it's one of the few times that Mia absolutely won't follow him, because that cat doesn't like getting wet.
The steam pipes continuously heated the water, and steam quickly rose from the washroom. After a busy day, a hot shower was very relaxing, and the outsider had often expressed gratitude for the technology of this new world, which at least allowed him to take a comfortable shower every day.
"If I travel to a time before the Sixth Age Steam Revolution, that would be terrible."
She then asked with a smile:
So what about the Fifth Age? The technology of the Fifth Age was also very advanced.
"But I can hardly imagine how the witches of that era would have treated me when I was weak."
Xia De conversed with "her" in his mind. He was actually more grateful for "her" companionship in this new world; otherwise, a stranger would have long since developed mental illness due to loneliness.
"So the doctor is losing out on my earnings."
Because his interaction with the strange witch went smoothly, he was in an exceptionally good mood. Hot water cascaded down from above, but as he washed, Xia De suddenly felt a cold draft in the bathroom.
"Ok?"
But before he could react, the slightly cold, soft body formed from the condensed mist appeared in Xia De's arms.
"Winnie?"
Besides him, there were only cats and maids in the house. Although cats are soft, they are also very warm, so the only person who could be there at this moment is the maid who is preparing a midnight snack.
The hot water from above fell onto the maid's translucent skin, immediately creating a larger cloud of steam. Even though he knew that Winnie's twelve ring strength would make her immune to hot water, Shad instinctively protected her.
However, because he was in the shower, this inevitably led to some contact that is difficult to explain.
The maid in his arms looked up at him with a smile:
"Although Tifa and Matilda both told me that you don't usually have the maids help you when you take a bath, I still want to try it."
Shad immediately shook his head:
"No, no, I don't need anyone to help me take a bath. This isn't just politeness; I really don't need it."
Then Shad saw that her maid outfit and apron were melting away like ice crystals under the hot water. More and more details appeared as the ice crystals melted. Winnie looked at Shad with her large, icy blue eyes and asked again, "Is this true?"
"Really, you don't need to?"
He paused briefly:
"It seems a little hot."
However, she probably wasn't referring to hot water.
Shad winked at her, then said:
"Then... help me wash it this time."
The maid smiled, wrapped her arms around his neck, closed her eyes, and kissed him. And then, the story of A Song of Ice and Fire began.
Meanwhile, the cat waiting outside for its midnight snack felt that Shade's bath had taken a little too long. The kind-hearted cat even worried that Shade might drown in the bathroom and paced around the bathroom door a few times, but all it heard were the sounds of eating.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Shad, carrying the food box prepared by Winnie, walked through the glow of the streetlights and appeared at the entrance of the Prophet's Association. The gatekeeper, who was already quite familiar with Shad, smiled at him and let him in.
Shad didn't go straight to the third floor, since he wasn't an association employee. The doorman went upstairs and called Luvia down. The purple-eyed girl saw Shad standing in the association's lobby and immediately hugged him.
"Why did you suddenly decide to bring me a late-night snack?"
"I made you a late-night snack because Xiaomia wanted to eat it."
The cat didn't follow, so it was unaware that it had been "slandered".
Luvia smiled and accepted the food box:
"A lot of people are working overtime at the association tonight; work has been especially busy lately. I'm the only one getting a late-night snack; everyone's going to be jealous!"
"The maid at home has prepared a lot; you can share it with your colleagues."
Shad said, then asked:
"It's already eight o'clock. How long are you going to work overtime? Where are you sleeping tonight?"
"I'm afraid it won't be over until 11 o'clock. The association has encountered some work-related troubles."
It's actually a sequel to the battle of fate, but Luvia can't explain it in detail to Shad here:
“I’m sleeping in the association’s lounge tonight. There are sleeping bags and pillows here. I’ve stayed at the association occasionally before. Everyone else is staying, so I can’t be any different.”
Xia De had no choice but to nod:
"Okay then, take care of yourself and don't stay up too late."
Seeing that he had no chance to share his day's experiences with Luvia, Shad said goodbye to her. Leaving aside how Luvia responded to her colleagues' teasing and envy after returning to the third floor, Shad quickly went home and retrieved the time key.
Winnie had already left; the maid knew her place and wouldn't stay overnight as a maid. Only the cat remained at home. Seeing Shad take the key towards room number two on the second floor, it immediately followed. However, the location associated with this key was currently unknown, and Shad certainly wouldn't allow Mia to accompany him.
"As before, if the environment at this mission location isn't too hazardous, how about I take you with me next time?"
"Meow~"
The orange and white cat rubbed against Shad's feet before crouching down not far from the door of the [Time Corridor], seemingly wanting to watch for Shad's return.
Shad bent down and patted the obedient cat's head again, making sure he was ready, before inserting the key into the lock. For various reasons, more than two months had passed since the last "Whispering Hills" key quest ended, and Shad actually missed those adventures:
"Then—may the World Tree protect me through endless time."
In that instant, the feeling that fate had turned again surged into Xia De's heart. He blinked, then turned his wrist, making the key click in the lock, and stepped into the fog door in front of him.
[Outsider, you have officially stepped into the "Corridor of Time".]
Now, do you need to know the task of the key you hold?
The familiar white mist filled the entire world, and Shad took a deep breath. A new witch had appeared, a new city had been explored, and now a new key was about to be unlocked. He felt that his "vacation" was truly over.
As he walked toward the archway ahead, formed by slender tree trunks, vines, branches, and green leaves, he said:
"Of course, tell me the mission. This is the 26th time-limited mission in total, right?"
【Yes. 】
[A message from the ancient god "Father of the Infinite Tree":]
[Autumn of the Fifth Era, 3030, Southern Continent, Bloodstained Factory.]
[Event: The birth of a newborn.]
[Duration: 40 minutes → 80 minutes (1/3)]
You have received additional information.
The figure of the Father of the Infinite Tree watches over you.
The ancient god of time has given you a test.
[Assisting the old god "One-Armed Prince" in the birth of new life.]
[The Father of the Infinite Tree will reward you with: the Arcane Art - Veil of Night, and the Divine Art Contract - Dragon Maid Contract.]
"Ok?"
Standing before the archway shrouded in mist, Shad raised an eyebrow; this mission was full of surprises for him.
The year 3030 of the Fifth Age marks two years after he and Fiona ventured into the City of Eternal Night, and 28 years after he first met Miss Feliana and Brienne in the Forest of a Thousand Trees.
This timing aligns with his prediction of the time key; the problem lies with the deity this time.
The title "One-Armed Prince" certainly doesn't sound as imposing as titles like "Probability Demon," "Mr. Misfortune," "Dragon Devourer," or "Veil of Eternal Night," but the evil god "One-Armed Prince" is actually more famously known as—
[The Lord of Flesh and Blood Abnormalities].