OBS Chapter 3591 The Face and Temperature of the Ocean
Chapter 3591 The Face and Temperature of the Ocean
Chapter 3591 The Face and Temperature of the Ocean
When everyone at the dinner table finally discussed the origin of "Falling Star Bay," the boat girl had some insights:
"I have a strange sense of the ocean. Where ships sail, I can directly know the seabed topography, the surrounding marine communities, and the salinity or pollution level of the seawater."
Because there weren't many people eating, the table was round, and Miss Eliza was sitting next to Shad:
"From the moment I entered Falling Star Bay, I had a strange feeling that this sea area contains a certain degree of stellar power. You must have seen the twinkling lights on the sea surface on some nights, right?"
Luvia found the pilgrim's path after seeing a similar light on All Souls' Day.
"That is actually a manifestation of the power of the stars, but this power is very slight and does not affect the ecological environment, so I have never brought it up on my own initiative."
"Could it be that a star really fell here?"
Megan asked, "At least there's no mention of this in any of the parliamentary records."
"I asked about the origin of the name of the bay, Daniste, but St. Byrons didn't have any expertise in it either. It seems I'll have to ask a professional."
Sevier then asked him curiously:
"Are you going to find that secret organization that told you the meaning of the symbol of destruction again?"
Shade shook his head:
"No, regarding matters of the ocean, of course one should consult those who understand the ocean. I'm actually reluctant to do this, but I happen to know how to contact them in Time Wheel City. Is this fate?"
After lunch, Shad wrote to the owner of the "Drowning Ghost Tavern," inquiring about his knowledge of "Fallen Star Bay." Shad didn't mention asking the cultists, but it would be ideal if they were willing to answer.
At the same time, he was also glad that the place was called "Falling Star Bay" instead of "Shattered Star Bay," otherwise he might have had to shoot down stars to seal his fate.
"What a strange statement!"
"Sevier asked," Shad shook his head, and prepared to set off for the Ice Castle.
The portal connecting Sylvia's Witch Tower and the castle has now stabilized after All Souls' Day. Rita and her group are currently preparing to activate new portals in the castle's "Portal Room" to connect them to the town's Snow Mountain Hall and the "Radiant Messenger," using the castle as a transit point.
Of course, there are no pre-installed teleportation portals like those in Sylvia's Tower in the town or on the ship, so creating a portal is slightly more complicated. But creating a portal on the ship is still easier than in the Snow Mountain Hall—
The boat girl said that the ship originally had a reserved space for a teleportation room, but the actual functional components were not installed.
However, Shad's visit to the castle that afternoon was not about the teleportation portal. After seeing the maid who was completely radiant, Shad looked at her face with a probing gaze. The maid stood there motionless with a polite smile, without asking Shad what he was doing.
So Xia De, who was standing on the observation deck on the third floor, took the initiative to ask:
"Winnie, did I see you back in the Fifth Age?"
He actually wanted to ask this question after he used up his time key on Wednesday, but too many things happened afterward, and he couldn't find the time.
"Why do you say that?"
The crystal-clear maid asked.
"Originally, I only had some ideas, but they were very vague. After entering the ancient god's temple today, I thought about many things again. All the stories on this island seem to have complete causes and consequences and are interconnected, but most things seem to be coincidences of fate."
So I wondered, was your appearance also some kind of inevitable destiny? Then I remembered that in the early days of the Fifth Era, I did indeed know a girl whose true identity was unknown, and who is still in a coma.
Shad scrutinized Winnie's face. Although she was an elemental being, her face, which wasn't made of flesh and blood, still possessed a charm that ordinary human women could hardly match.
"I saw a part of the other person's real body in their dream."
He thought of the two "small hills," then quickly banished the memory from his mind:
"Although I haven't seen your face, I have seen your chin and nose. When Ellie briefly had a human form, the witch Flora told me about the possibility of various life forms having human appearances. A high-level elemental life form like you must have the means to completely transform into a flesh-and-blood life form, right?"
The maid smiled gently, finally looking into Shad's eyes:
"So, you want me to transform into flesh and blood now so you can see if my appearance is the same as the girl in your memory, is that right?"
Shad wanted to say "yes," but swallowed the words. Proving it all was pointless, and seeing the ending before the story was over didn't make sense chronologically.
He was simply curious and wanted to know the answer, but he didn't want to cause trouble with his actions. The maid, though cold in appearance, was actually very gentle. She noticed Shad's inner conflict and spoke up:
"When the opportunity arises in the future, I will let you see my physical form. But for now, I still want to stay the way I am now."
Then she reached out and grabbed Shad's hand, letting it touch her face. A respectable maid wouldn't do such a thing, but speaking of which, Shad's two head maids would probably do it, or even go further.
"Cold?"
she asked.
"The ice is cold, of course, but not as cold as I imagined."
She laughed again, looking into Shad's eyes with a very gentle expression, as if reminiscing about something:
“I fell into a deep sleep as if into a long night. I didn’t know where I was or when I would die. Until the moon that rose in my dream illuminated my dream and guided me to open my eyes. That was a long time ago, even longer than when I met Her Majesty Chloe.”
Shad then understood that it was indeed a very, very long time ago:
"Alright, I won't ask anymore, but I look forward to the day you show me your flesh and blood form."
He withdrew his hand from Winnie's cheek, but the maid said again:
"Regarding the past, can I offer you some advice?"
"of course."
"Don't forget any innocence and beauty. Believe that everyone has a gentler side in their heart. Also, you must have collected Ellie's shed fur, right? Maybe you can bring some with you next time you visit the past. Unicorns are pure and kind creatures, and Ellie is a very special one among the unicorns."
"OK, I see."
"Also, don't forget you promised me you would tell me an answer: what exactly is in room 5012 of this castle?"
Nothing else happened that afternoon. Shad helped Rita and the others construct the teleportation portal in the Ice Castle, and didn't return to Kyle-Todd Town until evening. The tavern hadn't replied to Shad, but he wasn't in a hurry. Claire, however, asked Shad if he had any ideas about the material for the gemstone he was preparing to make for the staff.
She was preparing Shad's "order," which included a gemstone for the staff, divided into two hemispheres, each symbolizing the sun and the moon. Shad then offered his ideas for the gemstone on the "moon" hemisphere:
"I will absorb moonlight with the water of moon essence, and then use the power of time to transform it into an eternal crystal. Is that alright?"
This could indeed be considered a gemstone, but Claire angrily rejected the idea:
"What kind of gem should I look for that matches the materials you provided? Perhaps there really is a gem that matches your materials, but it's already Friday evening, and there's not enough time. If you don't want the little princess to have problems casting spells with her staff, it's best to choose some less high-level, more common materials that can be used together."
Seeing that Shad had no ideas, Claire decided to choose materials according to her previous plan.
That evening, Shad didn't stay for dinner, but he wasn't in a hurry to leave either. When Elder Harald returned to town from the snow mountain in the evening, Shad asked him about "Fallen Star Bay" again. After confirming that the Fatu people really knew nothing, he said goodbye to Claire and Stella and returned home.
St. Teresa's Square was bustling tonight, not only with Dorothy, but also with Luvia and Galina. Luvia is going on a business trip next week, so she's cherishing the time before she leaves. As for Galina, she's been too busy to come the past few days, but she finally made time today and decided to treat herself.
"I'll go first tonight!"
The news of the appearance of the ancient temple brought by Shad shocked them all, and Shad's act of using the angel feather to revive little Beren in the temple made Dorothy sigh deeply.
"This is a really good story. The names of the past have been passed down to the modern era. Some people are gone, but they live on because people still remember them. It's suitable to be adapted into a long novel. No, the characters should first appear in short detective stories, so that readers think they are semi-recurring characters, and then let them leave the stage in the long novel."
Galina then asked:
"Don't you dislike writing tragedies?"
"But detective novels can't all be without a single death, and besides, I don't think the story of Shad and Sister Beren is a tragedy."
Dorothy said, but she didn't ask Shad if he felt it was a tragedy, after all, it was a story Shad had personally experienced.
Shad told the girls on the island about the complete list of seven exchanges in the temple at lunchtime, and of course, he didn't forget to tell the girls at home at dinnertime as well.
Currently, besides the candidates, only Shad can use the temple's exchange ability. The candidates' dice rolls still need to be used for the final selection, so it's certain that only Shad can use all his points to exchange for the "Ring of Miracles".
He said to Dorothy in front of Luvia and Galina:
"Once the story on the island is over, I plan to use my remaining points to change your and Lacia's fate. Although it may not be enough, it would be good if we could see each other once every 11 days instead of once every 21 days."