Edwina's Agreement

Just now I was complaining that I've been sealing you away so often lately and that we haven't been communicating much... but then I contacted a former disciple and gave me a look of disgust...

"You think I'm going to make a move on her... Do you think I'm that kind of person...?" This thought flashed through Lorry's mind, and he complained to himself in annoyance.

Seemingly having read his thoughts, "The Curse of Knowledge" scoffed:

"Fors was right about one thing. I noticed it before too: you look honest, even more so than Intis Intis people."

"I seriously doubt you might be half Intis."

"Pure Loen, thank you..." Lorry silently retorted.

However, he knew there was no point in arguing with an overprotective old man, so he pursed his lips and didn't continue the topic, instead starting to reply to Edwina.

The other party quickly responded:

"I'm near Sonia Island. It will take you about twenty days to find me."

"If your business isn't urgent, you can wait for me at Desi Bay; if your business is more urgent, we can meet at Bansy Harbor instead."

"In that case, it will only take about fifteen days."

Bansy Harbor... Without hesitation, Lorry rejected "Vice Admiral Iceberg's" suggestion and took out a world map to study the nearby Port.

Judging by the timeline, it seems that Klein, that jinx, is about to set sail.

Although he was confident he could protect himself, he didn't want to go to Bansy Harbor and cause a commotion. What if it triggered a chain reaction?

After all, I'm a jinx, even if I'm not perfect.

What if it's negative...?

With this in mind, Lorry set the meeting place as Damir Port.

It is the Port preceding Bansy Harbor, and if Klein's travel plans do not change significantly, the two will most likely avoid each other.

This is much more convenient for him.

After the New Year holiday, I will send Fors and Hugh to the Airship from Desi Bay to Backlund, which will Teleportation directly back to Pritz Harbor.

Then take a boat directly to Damir Port to avoid the monotonous and boring life at sea.

Half a minute later.

Edwina's cool voice rang out:

Okay, feel free to contact me anytime if needed.

"Happy New Year.

"Also, please pass on my greetings to the teacher, wishing him a Happy New Year."

"No need to relay, he heard it." Sensing the ceremony was about to end, Lorry quickly finished speaking, only to see the altar collapse with a crash.

Whew... all done... He climbed into bed, exhausted.

Now all he could do was wait.

Waiting to reunite with "Vice Admiral Iceberg" and formally offer her help.

The White Bone Ring slowly flew over and landed on the bedside table next to him. Its miniature features seemed thoughtful, and it would occasionally glance at Lorry.

Unable to bear being stared at any longer, he reluctantly sat up again.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"The Curse of Knowledge," he said in a low voice.

"You're responsible for telling Edwina about pulling her braid."

Otherwise... hehe.

"It suddenly occurred to me that you seem to be only interested in knowledge related to the Mysticism... You don't want the upcoming Exam to be completely unrelated to the Mysticism, do you?"

Uh... Lorry's expression froze instantly.

After a moment, he nodded helplessly.

It's true, why do people become so suspicious as they get older...?

Am I that kind of person?

However, I recall that in the Original Novel, when Emperor Roselle and Klein met, they seemed to forcibly treat Klein as an equal...

Wow, Emperor Roselle was truly wise...

January 1, 1350, noon.

Restaurant Tracewind Inn.

Having already eaten his fill, Hugh would occasionally use a gleaming silver knife to cut Desi Pie into small pieces and feed them to the other two, while sometimes turning to look out the window.

Fors chewed elegantly in small bites, occasionally offering a comment.

Lorry also moved slowly, seemingly in no hurry at all.

"How boring... how long are they going to stop eating...?"

"I should have come down to eat by myself, and gone back to my room to enjoy the sea breeze or have another fight with Albert before Fors got up..."

After playing for a while, Hugh puts down his knife and tries to clear his Brain.

Just then, a family at the next table who had just finished eating and were about to get up and leave caught her attention, and she quietly pricked up her ears.

New Year's blessings?

"Since we're in Desi Bay, let's go to Talin Island."

This was said by the male homeowner, presumably because someone asked how to pray for good fortune this year.

Then, the little boy in the family asked his father why, and Hugh wanted to know too, but unfortunately, he only heard the beginning before it stopped.

The other person left the Restaurant.

She couldn't very well chase after him to continue eavesdropping.

But Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter their own methods.

Snap!

Hugh snapped his fingers, and a Attendant walked over with a smile.

Under the spell of the 1 soli note slipped into her pocket, she lowered her voice and began to speak fluently, quickly introducing the fun places nearby.

Three minutes later, the Attendant left happily.

Lorry smiled and glanced at Hugh:

"You want to go to Talin Island to pray for blessings?"

Hugh didn't answer whether she wanted to or not, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Fors.

"What do you think?" Fors also somewhat interested. The Attendant had just given a very detailed and embellished introduction, recounting several hearsay tales.

For example, someone might fall off a cliff and break their leg. No matter how the doctor treats them, they will walk with a limp after recovery and be ridiculed by others.

As a result, after praying on Talin Island, his leg miraculously recovered.

For example, someone who is plagued by bad luck, either losing money or things, or having their home frequently Thief, may start to have their luck improve after praying for blessings.

As Beyonder, they naturally wanted to explore such a place.

Even if you know the story is most likely false.

"I'm fine with anything, you guys decide," Lorry said with a shrug and a smile.

Not wanting to spoil the New Year is one reason.

On the other hand, it stems from an analysis of the situation and confidence in its own strength.

As the Attendant just mentioned, although Talin Island belongs to the Feynapotter Kingdom, it is only a two-hour flight from Eskogson Port, where the Loen garrison is located.

The likelihood of extraordinary factors occurring on such a near-shore island is extremely small.

Even if he encountered a low-probability event, he was confident he could handle it. At worst, he could Teleportation the two ladies away or hide in the "Book of Dimensions".

Fors and Hugh exchanged a knowing smile; their understanding was so profound that they didn't need to say a word.

Three hours later.

Small transport ships designed for shallow waters are moored in the Port of Talin Island.

Lorry soli hired a local Tour Guide, who led the way with practiced ease, towards the legendary forest of blessings.

Before they even got close, the three saw thousands of Red Strip of Cloth swaying in the wind, tied to the drooping branches, creating a festive atmosphere.

The Tour Guide chuckled:

Legend has it that wishes written on red cloth strips will come true.

"If you haven't prepared in advance, you can buy them from me for just two pence each, and I'll even provide a free pen."

As he spoke, he Trick produced a large wad of red cloth.

They really live off the land and water... Maybe those legends were all made up by them... Lorry chuckled inwardly, just as he was about to take out his money.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from not far away:

"Don't go in!"

"The trees inside are alive; they eat people!"