OBS Chapter 3710 Transparent Ink
Chapter 3710 Transparent Ink
Chapter 3710 Transparent Ink
Emilia's gift, after all, came from a secret technique contributed by the elves, so Shad needed to consult her opinion. The elf smiled and nodded, then asked Shad about Adelina's recent situation.
Luvia and Bella made great progress in their divination of the location of the "Eros" that morning, and the Prophet's Association also sent good news from the city, confirming that they would find the location of the "Eros" by tomorrow night at the latest.
The relics brought by the Church of the Righteous God to combat the "Lustful Ones" also arrived on the island that afternoon. Although Shad did not know the specific characteristics of the angel-level relic [Veil of Obscurity], Iluna revealed that this relic was similar to the relic of the [Clown Troupe] and could also isolate the power of the "Lustful Ones".
The clowns draw the enemy into the performance, while the "veil of obscurity" forcibly pulls a specific area into the narrow gap between life and death, thus completely severing the transmission of soul power.
This relic is said to be a divine artifact used by the ancient Death Order to traverse between life and death, and it nearly went out of control during the story of the chosen ones who died. Although Sister Daphne will not be present this time due to her upcoming ascension, she has taken precautions to protect the relic; otherwise, the Church would never use it lightly under normal circumstances.
Besides these forces that are relatively friendly to Shad, the [Cult of Misfortune] and the [Society of Oneness], which had been quiet for a long time, have finally shown signs of activity again.
The emergence of numerous hidden areas on the island has prompted various factions to accelerate their exploration of these areas, while the cultists encountered during the exploration process are clearly also searching for something.
That afternoon, the Church of Creation's team clashed with cultists from the "Unity of All Things" in the northeastern part of the island. The "priest" who possessed the "Puppet Master's Script" was also in the team.
Although the cultists initially gained the upper hand, they retreated before church reinforcements arrived. Judging from the church's description, the "priest's" injuries from being severely wounded by the demons should have largely healed.
"It's a pity that the Blood Spirit School still hasn't shown up. I haven't forgotten the Blood Weavers and my grudge."
While discussing intelligence with the witches, Shad said this, and since the guardian of the seal suspected that among all the current candidates, someone might be being used or even cooperating with the snake, Shad speculated that the candidate might be "The Priest".
The emergence of hidden areas has brought to light more lost relics from ancient times. Ancient Fatu villages, snake-worshipping altars, small shrines, and other sites are being discovered, gradually piecing together the history of the Fatu from the late Fourth Age to the present.
Vanessa's team encountered an evil artifact pieced together from shattered porcelain shards in the ruins of an abandoned ancient village, and obtained a blue [Shattered] Arc. Meanwhile, Miss Asperger's [Winter Choir] found a Fourth Age burial ground complex.
The Fatu people at that time did not have the tradition of sea burial, so this should be an early burial site before they helped strengthen the seal of the snow mountain. Connections to the far northern tribes were rediscovered in the burial site; Miss Asperger even sensed a curved, icy blue area.
That too was the fate of [ice and snow], but the "Winter Singer" did not keep the curved arc in her hands, but instead gave it to Shad. Shad, in turn, gave it to Winnie, who clearly resonated with this fate as well.
"Is there something I need to do?"
Holding the curved coin, the maid asked this question, and Shad shook his head:
"There's nothing to do for now. By the way, do you know where the castle key is?"
The crystal-clear maid laughed:
"Are you in such a hurry? Don't worry, you will definitely find the key."
This is not a negative answer.
The deep purple sky overhead created a sense of oppression, and the news that traces of a lower-level demon had appeared in the southwestern waters of the island before evening indicated that the weapon's demons were still active.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, a small underwater earthquake occurred in the southern waters of the island. Subsequently, Flora's spirit wolves discovered an ice lake at the foot of the southern slope of the snow mountain that had never been marked on a map before.
It wasn't far from the elves' camp, and the elves assisted in exploring the site, ultimately confirming that it was a relic:
"Sage-level Relic [The Sunken Tarmont Monastery]: A monastery of ancient gods' followers lies submerged at the bottom of the lake. It is said that the followers misused the power of fate, which led to the monastery's permanent submersion in the water."
This lake attracts people to commit suicide by drowning, but with special fishing rods and bait, you can also get some unexpected things from it. This is a standard Sage-level relic, with relatively standard positive and negative attributes.
Legend has it that the spirits of those ancient believers in fate are still bound to the bottom of this great lake. Sometimes, whispers can be heard by the lakeshore, a testament to their resentment at being punished in this way.
There's no specific way to dispel this relic; it can only disappear on its own. Fortunately, although the relic has appeared, the current situation is relatively stable, so the elves have temporarily sealed it away.
Emilia then suggested:
"Don't the witches have relics like the [Hook of Earl] now? Why don't we try fishing for it? Maybe we'll find something good."
Then she got a lecture from Luvia:
“If you have such thoughts, Emilia, you will fall into the trap of fate sooner or later. Never try to get anything for nothing.”
That afternoon, Shad had already discussed the plan to fight against the "Lustful Ones" with the witches. Contingency plans for various situations had been prepared. Shad had decided that even if he released the calamity beasts from the Calamity Cards to help, he would definitely not let her escape again.
Now all that's left is to confirm the other party's location before taking action. Before leaving in the evening, Shad received another letter from Baron Samir, who invited Shad to meet him again.
After thinking for a moment, Shad went to see Luvia again before keeping the appointment:
"A few days ago, you said that the ink you made can now dissolve curves or fate, and then you can use them to write, right?"
Luvia was somewhat surprised:
"Yes, so you're going to use destiny to write spirit runes now? Why did you change your mind? What kind of destiny do you want?"
"No, no, I mean, can the ink that has dissolved fate leave its mark elsewhere?"
Luvia nodded:
"Of course, but this method cannot eliminate fate. If the ink is not used for a long time or applied to unsuitable places, the curves or rings will reappear, which will take about three or four days. What do you want to do?"
"Rotten or crumbled? Let it crumble. Vanessa got this this afternoon, can we dissolve it in the ink?"
Shad handed over the cyan curved coin, then recalled the color of Baron Samir's wheelchair backrest, and summoned a book from the library to display it:
"I need this color of ink, or completely invisible and transparent ink would also be fine. Oh, preferably it should be quick-drying, or it can be dried by flame."
Luvia raised an eyebrow:
"You have quite a few requests. I don't know what you want to make, but no problem, it will only take half an hour. I'm not a professional paint maker; at most, I can only make transparent ink for you based on the techniques the Fatu people taught me."
When Shad appeared alone in the Baron's mansion, the Baron was being pushed by a servant under a withered tree, gazing at the setting sun in the west. The snow had stopped, and only a few clouds drifted across the evening sky.
Upon seeing that Xia De had entered the courtyard, the servants temporarily left at the Baron's signal.
Baron Samir, whose face looked increasingly pale, had a blanket spread on his lap. He smiled and said to Shad, who was approaching:
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Watson, to invite you here again."
"It's alright, I don't have much to do on the island anyway. Are you looking at the scenery? The sunset after the snow is beautiful."
Baron Samir nodded, then asked:
“In the letter you brought yesterday, she said she didn’t want to see me yet. I thought about it for a long time last night, and I still want to see her. This morning, I had the maid deliver a letter to her apartment, and she just replied to me.”
Shad raised an eyebrow; he had his witch followers monitoring the house. He knew the baron's servant had gone to deliver the message, but Lady Halonin hadn't returned; it seemed the other party had other methods.
"She agreed to meet with you?"
“No, she said she could meet me in a week at most, but I have a bad feeling, Mr. Watson. Do you know something? Is Halonin doing something wrong?”
The Baron asked in a low voice, but Shad did not give a direct answer:
“I’m not sure either, but a week isn’t a long time.”
"Although we haven't seen each other for more than ten years, I know her. I can sense some things from her reply to me."
The handsome middle-aged man in the wheelchair watched the sun gradually set. Shad stood to the side of the Baron, placing his hand on the edge of the wheelchair back. "She" chuckled softly.
“Mr. Watson, although I spend most of my time at home and don’t know much about what’s happening outside, I know you are a very capable person. If you have the chance to see her again, please help me persuade her. She is a very kind person, and even if she has done something wrong, she should still have a chance to turn back.”
If she could come to see me, I would definitely persuade her to let go of everything. Ten years have passed, and before our lives fade like the setting sun, I... I truly wish she could appear before me right now.
The Baron had nothing much to do. After discussing the reply with Shad, Shad exchanged a few more pleasantries with him and promised to persuade Lady Halonin again the next time he met her. Shad then left. Outside Baron Samir's old mansion, a woman with exceptionally beautiful long brown hair, whom Shad had never seen before, was waiting for him.
PS: Currently, our side possesses the following rings: Hope, Punishment, Ice and Snow, and War (Ring).
Currently, our side possesses the following arcs: (assuming all arcs in the Infinite Serpent have been shattered) Breeding, Corruption, Luck, Fool, Ice and Snow, Shatter (Ink).