It was late at night.
The wind from the lake area was humid, and the dark night gave people a feeling of wetness. The nearby hills, grasslands, and forests were all shrouded in white fog.
The lake was often foggy, and Windermere Lake was famous for its large temperature difference and high humidity. Thanks to this, it had formed a very unique landscape, attracting many tourists.
By the lakeside, near the Twin Faces Pagoda, there was a dense forest. Under the cool autumn wind, it emitted a rustling sound.
"Want to smoke?"
Monarch Baruyereta stood by the lake and took out a box of cigarettes. The wrinkled box had a tai chi symbol printed on it, and he passed it to Aoqi Orange.
"Teacher still keeps these things?"
Aoqi Orange's face was slightly embarrassed. This was a brand of cigarettes that she liked very much. It was made for her by a friend in Taiwan, but only one box was made. She didn't have any hope, but she didn't expect to see another box here.
"You left this in the lab when you left in a hurry. I used a moisture-proof magic to keep it safe. I haven't touched it for so many years."
"I see."
Aozaki Aozaki understood and took the Taiji brand cigarette that Monarch Baruyereta handed over. She took one out and lit it up, causing a pungent smell to surround her body.
The old woman took a sniff, but then frowned. "Is this the smell of this cigarette?"
To an old smoker like her, the smell of this brand of cigarettes was simply unbearable. Among all the cigarettes she had smoked in her life, it could be said to be the lowest of the low.
"Yes, this is the smell. I like it."
Aoqi Orange took a puff with some nostalgia, and then blew out a light smoke ring. She seemed to be enjoying it.
"Your hobby has always been strange."
The old woman shook her head, and then asked, "Alright, back to the topic. It was inconvenient to talk about it in the hall, but now it shouldn't be a problem, right? Why did you come to Izeluma's house? "
"Of course I was invited."
Aoqi Orange said softly, "Also, the situation of the two sisters was a little strange … But, it is really amazing. Maybe they can really reach [Origin]?"
Orthodox magicians generally would not easily say the word [Source] because that thing had extraordinary magic power for them, so most of them would use [Source] instead.
"Yes, indeed. It might really work."
Monarch Baruyereta nodded in agreement.
The Crown Magician and the monarch of the Creation Division both agreed with the hard work of the Ezeruma family. They believed that with Huang Jinji and Bai Yinji's beauty, it was indeed possible for them to reach [Origin].
This was a very incredible thing in the magic world. Originally, the Clock Tower believed that the appearance of the Fifth Mage in Japan more than ten years ago was the end of the possibility. Most magicians believed that with the current level of Mystery, it was impossible to reach [Origin].
But now, Huang Jinji and Bai Yinji of the Ezeruma Family were suspected to have reached this stage. If this were to spread, it would be a huge matter that would shake the Clock Tower.
"However, according to what you said, it seems that there is something wrong with the sisters?"
Monarch Baruyereta looked at Aoqi Cheng and asked, "You aren't trying to scare us, are you?"
"I can't say for sure … I just have a vague feeling."
Aoqi Cheng frowned as she smoked. "For example, if someone is jealous of the possibility of connecting to [Source], it is not impossible for them to make a move on the sisters …"
Her words were somewhat illogical, but the old woman understood what she meant.
"I see. The intuition of a Crown Magician?"
Lord Baluyereta nodded thoughtfully. "This isn't information that can be ignored so easily … Well, there aren't any signs right now anyway. Lord Baluyereta must have taken precautions. No matter what, this is the Twin Towers, the territory of the House of Ezeluma. It won't be so easy to tamper with."
"That's true. Perhaps I am overthinking."
Aoqi Cheng thought for a while and let go of the strange feeling that welled up in her heart.
"By the way, Cheng, have you heard?"
When Monarch Baruyereta said this, his expression became mysterious. "Last month, the Ezeruma family bought a legendary treasure at an underground auction."
"A legendary treasure?"
Aoqi Cheng's interest was obviously aroused by the old woman's topic. She asked in return, "What kind of treasure?"
"It is said to have a history of more than a thousand years."
The old woman's face showed a knowing smile. "It is a piece stained with Fantasy Breed blood …"
"So that's how it is … It's that famous legendary treasure."
Aoqi Cheng paused for a moment, her interest inexplicably dampened. "It can indeed be said to be a legendary treasure."
"Why? Weren't you most interested in this kind of thing in the past? "
The old woman cast a surprised look at her. "No matter what, keep this good thing in your pocket first. This is your style. After not seeing you for so long, you have indeed changed a little."
"No, normally I would definitely take this kind of treasure first. When I was short of money, I used to borrow money from the Clock Tower in the name of my sister … But this time, I feel a little unmotivated."
Aoqi Cheng sighed. "It feels like I have just finished something and am at a loss for what to do next."
"I see. You have changed more than I thought. I don't understand."
The old woman shrugged, but she did not care too much about Aoqi Cheng's indescribable feeling. "Forget it. As long as you are fine, contact me again if there is anything."
After saying this, the old woman turned around, waved her hand with her back facing Aoqi Cheng, and walked out of the forest.
Gradually, the old woman's figure disappeared into the thick fog.
After watching her teacher leave, Aoqi Cheng rubbed her temples in distress. "Strange, why do I feel like I have forgotten something?"
"Rustle …"
Then, before she could think about it carefully, the sound of light footsteps came from the thick fog again, attracting Aoqi Orange's attention.
"What is it, Sensei? Do you have something else — "
Aoqi Orange looked in the direction where the footsteps came from. Before she could finish her teasing words, a strange look appeared in her eyes.
"You are …?"
Walking out of the thick fog was a figure that was only a little more than 1.4 meters tall.
He was wearing a pitch-black cloak, making it impossible to see his appearance. Only a pair of golden pupils could be seen.
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