Chapter 729 The Dark Lord and the Ring of Nagas (V)
The next day, the hour of light/8:00.
The Ring of Nagas ushered in a new day, [Hundred Layers World The light of Sun Saltos] is like a golden curtain, shining on the city of Arcadian.
The whole city was shrouded in the warm morning light, and the moist air was filled with a faint smell of poisonous fog.
The sun shines through the diffuse fog and reflects on the ancient buildings. The stone walls are coiled with snake-shaped carvings, as if these snake spirits are slowly awakening.
Snake Bone Avenue is the main road of the city. The buildings on both sides of the street are of different styles. The wizards walking on the street wear various magic robes and discuss magic research and various miscellaneous topics in low voices.
Most people look a little sad, their eyes cast in a certain direction from time to time, and most of the topics revolve around magic research and the recent commotion in the city.
The alarms sounded by the Snake Spirit Crystal Wall Council and major observation towers yesterday still make many people uneasy.
Everyone knows that this kind of magical alarm means that some kind of danger is approaching.
At this moment, an unusually eye-catching team was slowly moving along the Snake Bone Avenue.
This team of people is undoubtedly the most eye-catching presence on the street - the combination of six people, one frog and one ghost attracts the attention of pedestrians on the road.
A few outsiders were walking in front, looking out of place with the surroundings, especially since they were wearing wizard robes that were not from the Hundred Layer World. They could be identified as foreign wizards at a glance.
At this moment, Arcadian City is in a period of high alert, and the sudden appearance of outsiders naturally attracts the attention of many people.
The leader of this team is naturally Camille Schiffany, the junior prefect of Luyuan University. She is a pretty and intelligent girl with a single ponytail. Behind her intellectual glasses, there are many things Looking at everything around him, he seemed to be recording every detail.
Ushas next to her, carrying a giant axe, looked curiously at the people around her who were giving her strange looks; Muji, the frog, stood leisurely on Ushas's shoulders, shouting from time to time. A few inconsequential comments, the relaxed tone contrasting with the tension around them.
The leader of the Emerald Guardians, Aldris Velorion, the only one in the team who was wearing a robe-colored wizard uniform, was chatting in a low voice with Jason Hendricks, the professor of Wilson's wild response team who looked like a social animal.
Following them was a floating ghost - Lifener. His figure that appeared and disappeared made passers-by look sideways, with surprise and vigilance written on their faces.
However, what really attracted everyone's attention was the woman in red robe walking in the center of the team.
She was wearing the red robe of the Serpent Sect, with a heavy magic cloak hanging from her shoulders, and a viper-shaped wand at her waist.
Her big wavy curly hair swayed gently in the wind, and her cold eyes swept across the street, revealing a trace of arrogance.
There was a faint smile on the woman's face, but there was an arrogance that could not be concealed all over her body.
As an important figure in the Kailasel family, Saphira Kailasel is not only the mentor of the Venomous Fang Faction, but also one of the core members of the family, responsible for handling various dangerous tasks.
She is especially good at using poisons and curses to break down the enemy's resistance.
"What a rare opportunity." The female Auror said casually, with a hint of condescension in her tone.
Her eyes fell lightly on Camille and other Deer Academy students, with a hint of arrogance that could not be concealed in the corner of her mouth.
"You who are being led by me...well, according to Terra, are exchange students; I not only want to familiarize you with the environment of Arcadian City, but you also have to accept the 'guidance' of the family."
She deliberately emphasized the word 'guidance', revealing an unquestionable majesty.
“However, the magical atmosphere of Snake Bone Avenue is quite good. Although it is not as good as the main territory of my Kailasel family and Serpentis College, it still has some merits.”
< br>Although the female Auror's voice was soft, every word she spoke was filled with pride and meanness.
Camille and his companions listened silently without interrupting, obviously unwilling to easily offend this Auror family member who seemed very difficult to get along with.
Saphira's words continued. She seemed to enjoy this opportunity to educate others. She looked at these foreign wizards in the team, as if she wanted to read something on their faces.
"You should have also felt that the time movement of the Naga Ring is different from that of Terra."
She said lightly, her voice was steady, and there was still a hint of negligibility in her tone. sense of superiority.
"The sunrise and sunset here are based on the 'Hundred World Sun·Saltos' as the standard."
"The rise and fall cycle of Saltos is about 28 hours, so A day in the Ring of Naga is slightly longer than your time in this world - the 'Time of Light' and the 'Time of Shadow' each occupy 14 hours."
She glanced at Camille, clearly not expecting any reaction from them. She continued:
“Our moon system here consists of three different moons that govern our monthly cycle.
A complete lunar cycle is 36 days.
< br>Wizards perform various magic rituals through these moon phases, and you will have the opportunity to witness the power of these three moons here.”
Camille nodded slightly, his eyes moving, obviously absorbing it seriously. Every word the Auror spoke.
In contrast, although the other Luyuan students in the team also pretended to listen carefully, they were obviously not as attentive as Camille.
However, Ushas did not hide her tiredness. She yawned and looked at the surrounding buildings casually, looking out of place with her surroundings.
The female Auror Saphira noticed Ursas' rude behavior and glanced at her coldly, with a trace of dissatisfaction and contempt in her eyes.
This emotion was not too obvious on her face, but the contempt in her heart rose mercilessly
"It is indeed a heretic from the barbarian land of Terra Type, even if they are capable of magic, they are no different from Mudbloods, and no better than Muggles.”
She despised Ushas in her heart, but continued to explain with the same expression on her face:
"The monthly cycle is divided into three phases. Each moon dominates 12 days. The wizards Periods of different magical activity are divided according to the dominance of the moon during this period.
The phase of Asil is the peak period of snake magic and poison magic. In the first 12 days, the power of snakes will reach its peak. The pinnacle.
Next is the Phase of Zelka, a 12-day period focused on prophecy and time magic, during which prophecy is particularly active.
Finally, the Phase of Nartus. , focusing on transfiguration and curse magic.”
Saphira paused for a moment, her eyes showing pride.
"Do you Terra have these things?"
Asked with obvious sarcasm, the expression on his face seemed to imply: Do you outsiders really understand Naga? The profoundness of the Ring?
Ushas didn’t seem to realize the core meaning of his words, and asked directly without hesitation:
“Aren’t you from Terra?”
Her direct and simple question made Saphira's face freeze for a moment, obviously interrupted by this sudden question.
A brief silence spread in the team. Camille quickly pushed Ushas with her elbow and signaled her to stop talking nonsense with a sneer on her face. Then she forced a smile and said to Saphira:
"Uh... please continue."
The female Auror's eyes returned to coldness. There was no smile on her face. She sneered and continued her unfinished explanation:
< br>"You must remember that the magical power of the Naga Ring is not static."
She accentuated her tone, as if to emphasize some kind of warning.
“The year here is divided into five seasons, and each season controls different magical powers.
The Poison Surge Season symbolizes poison and growth, and snake magic reaches its peak.
Next is the Season of Flame, the active period of fire elements and power magic.
After that is the Season of Prediction, the peak moment of prophecy and summoning.
The Hidden Ice Season symbolizes darkness and cold, and defensive magic and dark spells are particularly powerful during this period.
Finally comes the season of looping, when the power of magic and nature gradually returns to balance. ”
Her voice was cold and steady, with a clear sense of oppression in every word, as if she was instilling the rules of the Naga Ring and the absolute rights of her Kailasel family to these students of Terra. Authority.
"The Ring of Naga has its own rules, and this is not Terra. ”
She looked coldly at Camille and her companions, suggesting that they would do well to remember these words.
"You'd better be familiar with these rules, otherwise, 'ignorance' is no excuse here." On the other side, Ushas, who was warned by Camille with his elbow, did not show any expression after hearing these fancy seasonal and climate-related knowledge. Too much awe, she just muttered the question in her heart:
"Are you from Terra?"
Is it just because of the distance? Similar to the Strait's artificial crystal wall system, the son can deny his father?
While thinking about this problem, Ushas couldn't help but pinch Muji on his shoulder.
"Guagua~ What are you doing?" Muji glanced at Ushas dissatisfied.
"It's nothing, I suddenly want to pinch you."
Ushas blinked his third eye and said innocently.
The frog glanced at Ushas speechlessly, but when he saw the other person's thick hands and measured his strength, he chose to croak a few times to express his dissatisfaction, so he didn't say much.
While one person and one frog were interacting, the female Auror had already brought her to one of the "study tour goals" she had arranged for this trip.
Everyone involuntarily looked up at a shop in front of them, which said "Elosak Wand Shop". Outside the shop was a door plate with a motto carved on it:
"The wizard guides the power, and the wand chooses." Fate; only when the souls are in harmony, can the wand ignite real magic——』
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Inside the staff-making shop, the air was filled with the faint scent of wood and magic materials.
The hands of the old craftsman Satis Elosak are gently wiping a fifteen-inch silver wand. The movements of his hands are cautious, as if he is afraid of disturbing this mysterious creation.
Since obtaining the Deathly Hallows last night, Satis has not slept a wink and has been immersed in the study of this great creation all night long.
His eyes were full of deep obsession, but also mixed with unconcealable awe and fear.
At this moment, Satis is wearing a snakeskin glove on his right hand, which is to cover up the [∞] mark left by the Dark Lord on the back of his hand.
This mark is like an invisible lock, always reminding him of the contract between him and that dangerous existence.
He has repeatedly weighed in his mind countless times whether to reveal this matter to the rulers of the Naga Ring, the Kailasel family.
But whenever he recalled his contact with the Dark Lord last night, the devilish temptation and irresistible power, the fear in his heart overwhelmed him like a tide.
He knew that he had embarked on a road of no return, a road of adultery.
The scary thing is - this path was chosen by himself.
The Dark Lord didn't "force him".
"Everything you ask for must be done, everything you gain must be lost, and everything you pay must be repaid..."
The Dark Lord's whispers were still echoing in his ears, and Satis clenched the silver wand in his hand. .
Although he was struggling in his heart, he could not ignore the huge temptation contained in this wand. The power of the Deathly Hallows fascinated him, and the subtle contract also pushed him to continue on this path.
Ding Bell~~~
Just as Satis was deep in thought, the bell at the door suddenly rang, bringing him back to reality from his thoughts.
He looked up slightly in surprise, with a hint of alertness in his eyes. The door was pushed open and he saw a group of unexpected customers entering the store.
The first thing that catches the eye is a familiar figure wearing a red robe - Saphira Kellasel, the female Auror of the Serpent Faction and a core member of the Kellasel family.
"This is Satis Elosak, the best staff maker in the entire city of Arcadian - bar none."
The female Auror spoke with a trace of Proudly, she introduced Satis to her entourage without hesitation.
Hearing this, Satis felt a complex emotion in his heart.
There was a huge wave in his heart at this moment.
What a coincidence!
He was thinking about entering Serpentis College last night. One way he thought about was to enter through a member of the Auror family he knew. But before he could take any specific action, But the other party took the initiative to find him.
Everything is so coincidental, as if something is pushing silently.
The old craftsman silently put away the Deathly Hallows and looked at the young people behind Saphira, the female Auror, who were obviously incompatible with the Ring of Nagas. He immediately realized that these people were not from the Hundred Layer World, but from Terra. guest.
This reminded him of the plan given to him by the Dark Lord last night - to infiltrate himself within the Kailasel family and serve his larger plan.
The scene before us is the beginning of the plan.
And now, the group of people in front of them walked into his staff shop by coincidence.
Destiny is advancing the Dark Lord's chess game step by step.
"Welcome to Elosak Cane Shop."
Satis tried his best to keep his tone calm and calm, and nodded slightly to express his welcome to these guests.
However, when these words came out, his smile stiffened unconsciously for a moment - in the lining of his chest, the mirror left to him by the Dark Lord was emitting a burst of heat, as if to Leaves a mark on the skin.
Once the mirror starts to heat up, it means that the Dark Lord's will is interfering with his environment in some way.
At the same time, it also means that the prey of the Dark Lord has appeared.
He felt a sense of oppression, and sweat slid down his forehead. However, he could only try his best to remain calm and pretend that everything was normal.
His hand subconsciously touched the mirror, but the heat of the mirror startled him and he did not dare to act rashly.
Following that uneasy feeling, Satis' eyes began to quietly wander around the store, looking for possible abnormalities.
His eyes passed over the students of Luyuan one by one.
First, there is Camille standing in front, with a hint of prudence on her intellectual face, and her eyes dartingly looking at every corner of the store; then there is Usha, who is carrying a giant ax and full of strength. Si and Muji, the frog on her shoulders, were looking around with a relaxed expression.
However, as the burning sensation emanating from the mirror became stronger and stronger, Satis' eyes gradually focused on one spot.
His eyes crossed Camille, past Ushas and Muji, and finally stopped at the ghost floating in mid-air - Lifener.
The ghost's figure appears and disappears like smoke, and will be blown away by the wind at any time.
Lifenr's timid expression and the translucent state of his body made him look even weaker.
However, the uneasiness in Satis' heart reached its peak at this time.
He could feel that the Dark Lord's mirror seemed to be reacting to the ghost in some way.
Is this ghost one of the Dark Lord’s targets?
The atmosphere in the store was slightly stagnant. Satis stood behind the counter, trying his best to hide the turmoil in his heart.
The female Auror Saphira Kelasel walked towards him calmly, nodded slightly and exchanged a few words, her attitude was unexpectedly calm.
"Master Satis," Saphira chuckled, waving casually to signal the following Deer Academy students to stand aside, "These are exchange students from Terra, outstanding students of Deer Academy."
When she spoke, her eyes glanced lightly at Camille and her companions. Although there was no direct contempt in her tone, there was a strong sense of arrogance in her words.
"It is a rare opportunity for them to see with their own eyes the true staff-making skills of our Naga Ring, especially the work of your Master Satis."
Saphira raised her head slightly, He looked at Satis with a smile, but there was a hint of condescension in his tone.
“I think opening the eyes of these foreigners can be regarded as your kindness to them, right?”
Satis sighed in his heart, but remained calm on his face. With that composure.
He knew what the female Auror meant, and he also knew that she had never really taken these wizards from Terra seriously.
Although she didn't say it explicitly, every word she said was provocative.
"Of course, I would be happy to let these young students see the exquisite craftsmanship of our Naga Ring."