Li Wen digested this information in silence. Queen is about to die, and the change of kingship is imminent. A mysterious existence named "Kingkiller" has surfaced, and the Truth Society and another unknown force are pursuing the oath of Seven Sages. All these clues intertwine to form a giant web that is far more complex and dangerous than she originally expected. Camelot This seemingly indestructible city has already been filled with undercurrents.
"Queen's life or death, or the future of the kingdom, has nothing to do with me." Li Wen finally spoke, breaking the silence with a calm voice, "What I care about is that the target of my entrustment has been Lost, and the strength and purpose of the enemy I faced far exceeded our original agreement. In this case, the entrustment ends here. You should leave this bookmark to the next stranger who is willing to sacrifice his life for you.
Iluri looked at the feather, then at Li Wen, a certain helplessness flashed in those silver eyes. She shook her head slowly, reached out and put the Feather Bookmark back in front of Li Wen.
"I admit that the situation has changed." Iluri's voice returned to its usual laziness, "So, the content of the transaction needs to change accordingly. Termination is not the only option. After all, you strangers care about profits, and I happen to be able to give more compensation."
"Remuneration?" Li Wen's eyes fell on Iluri's fingers. Those slender fingers were gently tapping the wooden surface of the counter.
"That's right." Iluri stood up from the high stool and walked slowly to a row of bookshelves covered by thick curtains. She didn't open the curtain, she just put her hand inside and fumbled for a moment. When her hand appeared again, there was a pair of gloves made of the flexible leather of some unknown creature.
The gloves were dark gray in color, with no luster on the surface, as if they could absorb all light. The texture of the leather is extremely delicate, and the joints are reinforced and stitched with a silvery silk thread. Other than that, there are no unnecessary decorations, making it appear simple and practical.
"This thing is called 'Grasp of Shadows'." Iluri put the gloves on the counter and pushed them in front of Li Wen. "It is tanned with Shadow Beast's leather and sewn with Phase Spider's silk thread. It does not have any attack or defense capabilities on its own, but it allows the wearer to assimilate deeper with the shadow in a short period of time."
Li Wen's eyes fell on that pair of gloves. She could feel that the seemingly ordinary leather contained an extremely restrained and familiar aura, an aura of deep dark power.
Iluri continued to explain, "Put it on and inject magic power, and you can pass through any physical obstacle without attached runes or seals within three seconds. No matter it is a wall, door lock, or iron fence, it cannot stop you. Of course, each use will consume a lot of magic power, and it can only be used twice a day."
This is a magic item that exists purely for stealth and infiltration. For Li Wen who needs to frequently travel to various dangerous places, its value is far greater than any magic weapon. This means that in many cases, she can completely bypass frontal guards and solid defenses and reach the core of the target.
Very nice equipment, except for the fact that it comes from Umbral Lineage.
"What is the new commission content?" Li Wen asked directly without touching the gloves. New rewards have been put on the table, and now what needs to be measured is the cost to match them.
"It's very simple." A smile appeared on Iluri's lips, "I want you to continue to trace it. Although Stone Tablet was stolen, the murderer left traces of 'dirty divination'. This ancient ritual, even in Sunday Secret College, only a few people know its origin. And these people happen to be gathered in the same place."
She gently picked up the raven Feather Bookmark that was pushed back by Li Wen with two fingers.
"Raven School."
Li Wen's eyes moved slightly.
"Yes, it's Raven School." Iluri confirmed her idea, "They are Arcane Academy's secret collectors and scavengers of history. If Camelot has anyone else who can decipher the identity and purpose of the murderer from a 'dirty divination' ceremony, it is only them. What I want you to do is take this token and find them."
"What do you need from them?"
"Everything." Iluri's tone became cold. "The identity of the murderer, the purpose of their rituals, the content of their divination, and... what exactly 'Kingkiller' is. I want to know all the information related to this matter, not a single word is missing."
After finishing speaking, Iluri paused and added, "Of course, as part of the deal, Raven School can also answer you a question unrelated to the task, as long as they know the answer. This should be helpful to your ongoing research."
This was indeed a deal that was impossible to refuse. The new reward "Grasp of Shadows" is extremely practical, and the new mission goal - to go to Raven School to seek information, also coincides with Li Wen's original plan to enter Arcane Academy to check information, and can even allow her to access secrets deeper than those in public books. The risk is that she will be completely involved in the whirlpool caused by the theft of Stone Tablet, and face the unknown force that acts clandestinely and ruthlessly.
"Where is Raven School?" Li Wen put away the gloves and bookmark without further bargaining.
"There is an abandoned bell tower in the outer courtyard of the Arcane Academy, named 'Raven's Nest'." A satisfied smile appeared on Iluri's face. "Under the bell tower is their current stronghold. The entrance there is cast with ancient concealment spells, making it impossible for ordinary people to find it. But as long as you approach with that feather, there will naturally be a 'crow' to guide you."
"I understand." Li Wen nodded, turned around and prepared to leave without saying another word.
"One more thing." When she was about to turn around and leave, Iluri stopped her, "As an extra bonus. Although my old friend lost Stone Tablet, as Kingdom of Arthur's top rune One of the masters, he copied part of the oath rune on Stone Tablet. Although it is incomplete and cannot be deciphered, the ancient power contained in it cannot be faked. He made it into a talisman as a down payment for my commission."
Iluri handed over a flat stone piece that was only the size of a fingernail and was worn on a silver chain. The stone piece was gray-white, with a complex rune that Li Wen had never seen engraved on its surface.
"This thing is called 'Sage's Protection'. It will automatically trigger when you suffer a fatal attack, and will protect you from one damage, whether it is physical or magical. After triggering, the amulet will shatter. Remember, it can only take effect once."
Li Wen took the amulet and could feel that it contained an extremely stable but obscure power. The value of this item may even be higher than that of "Grasp of Shadows". Iluri really spent a lot of money in order to obtain that information.
"Now, you can go." Iluri sat back on the high stool, picked up her book, and resumed her lazy posture, "Remember our agreement, what I want is all the information."
Li Wen didn't say anything more, just nodded, turned around and walked out of the bookstore.