Chapter 115 Chapter 115 Stay overnight.
The setting sun sank into the distant mountains, the gauze-like cirrus clouds were dyed red, and the snow-white horse stepped across the straight stone road.
The person came against the sunset glow, his slender figure was rimmed with a layer of gold and red, his silver-white curly hair was tied into a high ponytail, and his braid swayed gently in the air.
It's like a ray of moonlight flowing out before the night falls.
He has a perfect face that seems to have been carefully carved. The lines of his brow bones and nose bridge are as sharp as a sculpture, and the curve of his jaw is sharp, which makes him look even more inhuman and cold.
However, his lips were rosy and had a healthy pink hue, and seemed to be slightly raised because of his good mood.
Those eyes with deep outlines appeared a strange gray-blue in the twilight.
The rosy sunset burns on the irises, blending into a brilliant fire, as if a glacier is ignited by the sun.
Su Cheng looked at him blankly.
The silver-haired young man lowered his head slightly to avoid a bunch of oak branches hanging horizontally, and his thick curly braids slid down from his broad shoulders.
As he tilted his head, the lake blue diamond on his ear was revealed. The small gem looked like a star inlaid in the Milky Way.
As they approached the courtyard gate, the silver-haired young man jumped lightly from his horse.
He was wearing light riding clothes and a slim short windbreaker jacket, the hem of which revealed a slender waistline. His breeches and leather boots outlined his smooth and full long legs.
"Good evening--"
The young man took off his gloves and showed a gentle and friendly smile. After responding to his sisters, he set his eyes on the girl in front of him.
He had a face that made people afraid to talk to him, but his voice was low and soft, and his attitude was quite enthusiastic.
"Nice to meet you, miss. Are you a new visitor?"
Su Cheng was still staring at him in a daze.
But he was probably used to this kind of thing, so he didn't take it as an offense at all, and just smiled and waited for her response.
Su Cheng: "...Nice to meet you, sir."
Grass.
This face!
The silver-haired man she met in the back garden of the Vatican Temple in Tielong Town more than a thousand years later had this face!
The man who claimed his last name was Wayne!
She had always thought that guy looked like the God of Purity, but since she had never seen Pony in person, she wasn't sure.
Su Cheng: "I'm not a serious person... uh, I'm not a serious traveler."
The two children next to them couldn't help but laugh.
The silver-haired young man seemed to be unable to hold back his laughter. His long, curved eyelashes were stained by the twilight, like two rows of drooping, semi-transparent golden threads, and his snow-white skin also had a bit of rosy color.
His whole person became more lively as his expression changed.
"Anyway," Su Cheng pretended nothing happened, "I'm actually here because of some magical accident—"
She was sure the two children didn't understand what she said, but she had to be cautious when dealing with this person.
More importantly, what happened to those previous clergy of the Vatican?
They called her the Folder.
What's this?
——Before that, they seemed to have some way to confirm that she possessed the power of the Void False God.
Does this mean that she has established some kind of connection with that "door", or does it mean that she once had a relationship with the incarnation of the false god?
Of course, judging from the word "folder", it seems to be related to space magic.
Su Cheng really didn't expect that more than a thousand years ago, the Void False God would be such a taboo existence.
Of course, it may be the case in the future, but the feeling is still different. After all, the future will be more about fighting against the power of the Dark God.
Although the two sides have not officially torn their faces apart yet.
But anyway——
Space magic itself can never be a banned existence, because the teleportation magic array within the Holy See is a kind of space magic.
This thing has a history of thousands of years.
"...Anyway, we were adjusting a broken magic array," Su Cheng explained briefly. "Its sub-core anchor and inner ring rune link were broken due to the replacement of the energy source. It's all my fault for trying to replace those crystals. Anyway, I ended up here."
She and Gerald did a lot of messy experiments.
Not to mention making up a few lies, even if you really give her a magic array and ask her to start repairing it, she can do it directly.
Su Cheng was no longer afraid. After telling his story, he sighed in distress.
“…I see.”
The silver-haired young man frowned slightly, revealing a hint of sympathy, but there was more admiration in his eyes.
"You are so young, yet you have achieved such success and conducted such profound research in the field of magic—"
He praised me sincerely, "Please don't blame yourself. I believe these accidents are the cornerstones of your true success."
Su Cheng: “…”
She didn't know whether this guy would become the God of Purity in the future.
But from this moment on, she decided to temporarily separate the two identities.
Because he really seems to be a kind and enthusiastic person.
These words should not be hypocritical courtesy. She can see that he is sincere. From his eyes to his expression, he reveals a simple kindness that comes from the heart.
Su Cheng: "Thank you, sir, what should I call you?"
The silver-haired young man extended his hand, "Charles Vane."
A name as common as his sisters'.
Su Cheng shook hands with him.
The Wayne siblings warmly invited her to stay for dinner. She wanted to refuse, after all, she had just eaten a bunch of pies not long ago, but she found that she seemed really hungry.
Su Cheng: “…”
It may also be that the distance covered this time was too far.
They all went directly from the heart of the Principality of Anser into the southern part of the empire.
Although she was a little confused as to why, could it still be because of the protagonist's halo that allowed her to meet special people in certain situations?
"Come quickly, Master Magician, dinner should be ready by now—"
The two children seemed to be looking forward to it even more.
Perhaps because they had seen someone who was proficient in advanced magic and yet so kind, they couldn't wait to grab her and take her home, one on each side.
Wayne's house has three floors above ground, and the children live upstairs. There is a large living room with elegant decoration on the first floor, and the dining room on the other side is also very spacious.
A silver-haired boy was carrying out the dishes.
He was handsome, looking no more than thirteen or fourteen years old. He blushed a little when he saw the stranger, and then said hurriedly: "Are there any guests today? Then I'll go again--"
"Don't be busy," Su Cheng said quickly, "I'm not really hungry, but the food you cooked smells delicious, and I feel like eating a few bites too."
The boy's face turned even redder. He turned back to the kitchen and took out a set of plates, bowls, knives, forks and wine glasses, and placed them neatly on the dining table covered with embroidered linen.
There was a bunch of dewy lilies in a vase on the table, and several sets of silver tableware were neatly placed on both sides.
In the middle is a large pot of stewed lamb, with the milky white bone broth floating with oil and green chopped green onions. Next to it is half a roast goose, with golden and crispy skin, served with sweet and sour plum sauce.
There was also a bowl of multi-grain porridge, thick oatmeal, corn and red beans topped with thick milk, a large bowl of cream of mushroom soup, a plate of toast fried to golden brown on both sides, and various small portions of jam.
Soon another child came down from upstairs. He looked about seven or eight years old. He greeted the guests very obediently, then moved a chair and sat down, waiting quietly for the meal to be served.
"Mother went to the village in the east again," Charles sighed softly, "There are some magical beasts over there..."
"She hasn't had dinner with us for many days," Carol puffed up her cheeks, "It looks like she won't be back today."
"Perhaps tomorrow night," Charles consoled his sister. "After all, Mom will be home for the Harvest Dance."
After everyone was seated, the children began to eat.
Charles asked Su Cheng about his plans for the evening. "Mercenaries often stop by here to rest, so the good rooms in the hotel are often booked. But I know the owners, so if you need me..."
He paused. "Of course, if we have the honor, I'd prefer you stay in the guest room. There are so many people in town lately—"
The children's eyes were shining, as if they were all expecting her to stay.
Su Cheng: "...If it's not too much trouble, I can also give you money."
Although their family is certainly not short of money and must be wealthy among the locals, the mayor of such a town often has a knight title.
To put it bluntly, they are low-level nobles.
It might not be a big deal in a place like the imperial capital, but compared to common people, this kind of person should still have a very rich family background.
Charles didn't refuse, nor did he agree directly. He just said that he would take her to see the room later and let her know if she needed anything.
After dinner, the children dispersed and the oldest went to fetch water and wash the dishes.
The kitchen stone trough was filled with fresh water from the well, and the air was filled with the fragrance of mugwort.
Su Cheng originally wanted to help, but was firmly rejected.
She leaned against the doorway and watched him work as Charles placed the dishes in the water one by one and carefully washed them with a brush made of coconut shell.
Su Cheng: "...I can't help but ask, your brothers and sisters are fine, but have you ever thought that I might be a bad person?"
Charles tilted his head and looked at her, "You are?"
The town outside the window was completely immersed in the night. The dim oil lamp in the kitchen was swaying, falling into his light-colored eyes, making his irises almost transparent.
Su Cheng blinked, "Even if I am, I can deny it."
"I can't tell what your necklace is made of, but I'm guessing it's worth more than everything in this house—plus the house itself."
Charles spoke gently, paused, and added, "Besides, if you really have ill intentions, there's nothing I can do. I can't beat you."
Su Cheng: “…”
Su Cheng now really wishes he had a cell phone so he could record this scene. If he were the God of Purity, he could use this sentence to show off.
If there is a chance to go back to another timeline.
Su Cheng: "Your fighting spirit strength is also quite good. If we just look at the fighting spirit, we are about the same, right? Right? I'm not very good at feeling this."
She wasn't quite sure about this, but she had only been practicing for a few months at most, and these people probably started when they were children.
If I am slightly better, it is probably because my upgrade method is more special, and the fighting spirit itself is even more special.
Charles remained noncommittal, "You're a magician, and I don't know magic."
Su Cheng opened his eyes wide, "You don't know magic? You don't know any magic?"
The silver-haired young man was a little confused, as if frightened by her, "Yes? Why are you so surprised?"
Su Cheng: “…”
Even she knew that the God of Purity practiced both magic and martial arts before becoming a god, and both had reached the pinnacle of skill.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be the most capable among the Seven Gods of Glory.
Su Cheng: "Because when I was talking about my experience just now, you listened very carefully and seemed to understand it. Some of the words in it are not understandable to people who have not been exposed to related fields."
Charles nodded in understanding. "Oh, that's because I've read some books and I'm also interested in magic."
Su Cheng waited quietly for his next words, but he remained silent.
She had no choice but to ask, "So you didn't try to teach yourself? Or, uh, hire someone to teach you?"
"I tried to teach myself," he sighed, "but it didn't work out, no matter what field of magic. There's no magic academy in our town. If we go to Amber City, my younger brothers and sisters will have no one to take care of them. If we hire a magician to come home, the cost will be quite high. Although my mother is the mayor, her salary is not much. We have some rental income from real estate, but my father had several illnesses before, which cost a lot of money. After my father passed away, my mother would occasionally help some people in the village. Some people's orchards and vegetable gardens were destroyed by monsters, and some people were injured by monsters..."
Charles put the last handful of cutlery back on the shelf. "So forget about the unnecessary expenses. I don't have to learn magic right away. I can wait a while. After all, in life, there will always be many regrets and things that cannot be done. When one need is met, another may appear."
Su Cheng tried to appear calmer.
Can’t learn by yourself?
She had thought that since this guy was some kind of genius, he should be the type to instantly understand things just by flipping through a book, but it seemed that was not the case.
You know, she taught herself some elemental magic - although she had the corresponding basics in her memory, magic is always getting harder and harder to learn.
There are quite a few self-taught mages who start learning on their own, because for those who have some talent, the early stages may be relatively simple.
Su Cheng's understanding was somewhat overturned. "...Are you an elemental resonator?"
"No," he said casually, "I took the test once when I was ten, and it didn't give any results."
"Are you aware that test results for minors may change?"
"I've seen similar statements in books, but those are rare cases. I don't want to..."
He took a deep breath, "Another disappointment."
Su Cheng couldn't help but hold his forehead.
This person is nothing like what she imagined!
Charles looked at her in confusion.
Su Cheng: "...Nothing."
Charles frowned slightly, "You obviously want to say something."
Su Cheng shook his head. "I don't want to preach, so I won't express my opinion. I respect whatever you think."
He looked a little stunned. "Preaching? Aren't we having a discussion? I was hoping you could share your perspective."
Su Cheng took a deep breath. "I think, what if I succeed? I can be disappointed, but compared to being able to learn magic, what does that matter? Of course, the result may not be successful. However, even if you become a magician, you will always have to face various risks. You know that many people have died because of studying magic, right? When I was doing research with... with my friends, there were several times when I was almost injured, or immersed in a certain state. If I wasn't careful, I would be lost in an unknown place forever. We all knew the consequences, but we still did it, so I think the courage to face failure is very important. Of course, I'm not saying that you don't have the courage-"
"Well, you're right," Charles listened carefully, his face showing no anger at all, but rather some agreement. "I do lack this kind of spirit and courage."
He lowered his head, looking a little embarrassed, with a blush on his cheeks. "You are indeed amazing."
Su Cheng: “…”
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