When he saw another person appear on the "Steel Island" where Modiel Werde was trapped, Gwen immediately raised his eyebrows instinctively, feeling a little out of place.
The timing of this blonde woman's appearance … was too coincidental.
And in the notes, Modiel, who had regained consciousness, obviously had similar doubts.
"… After Miss Melita left and never returned, I realized that there was something strange about this Steel Island. Under normal circumstances, it should be impossible for Dragons to come to this island of their own accord, so I was even prepared to be trapped here for a long time. But the appearance of this blonde woman … did not bring me the slightest hope or joy at first, only nervousness and uneasiness.
"In this strange place, anyone or anything that appears without warning is enough to make one vigilant.
"While remaining vigilant, I took the initiative to ask the woman about her origin. She told me her name — she said that her name was Enya, and that she lived on a continent nearby.
"A continent nearby — that was obviously the country of the Giant Dragon. So I asked her if she was a Giant Dragon who had transformed into a human, and her answer was very strange … She said that she was indeed a member of the Dragons' society, but whether she was a dragon or not … was not important.
"This made me even more confused, but the experience in the tower taught me a lesson: in this strange sea, it is best not to have too much curiosity. Knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing, so I did not ask anything.
"At the same time, I also noticed something else. This woman, who calls herself Enya, would occasionally look at the huge tower with a hint of disgust and disgust. When she talked to me, she also seemed a little uncomfortable. It was as if she didn't like this place very much. It was just that she had no choice but to come here for some reason … Who is she? What did she want to do?
"I was full of doubts, but I did not ask. The woman who called herself Enya looked at me up and down for a long time. She seemed to be carefully observing something, which made me uncomfortable.
"After observing for a few minutes, she broke the silence and said that she was here to provide help …
"'You came into contact with something that you should not have come into contact with here. Fortunately, I was able to pull you out in time — now the hidden danger on you has been eliminated' — were her exact words.
"I recalled the memories that disappeared into thin air when I was in the tower, the few remaining fragments of scenes, and the scattered clues that I left behind in my notes. I suddenly realized that the reason I survived was not because of luck or my strong willpower, but because I received help from outside. This woman who called herself Enya … seems to be the person who helped me.
"I expressed my gratitude to her, and she accepted it calmly. Then, she asked if I wanted to leave this island and return to 'where I should go.' She said that she had the ability to send me back to the human world, and was happy to do so.
"What else can I say? Of course, I'm willing!
"Although all of this seemed strange, and although the appearance of this woman who called herself Enya was too coincidental, I thought that I had no other choice … Without any supplies, my condition was getting worse and worse, I could not navigate accurately, and I was trapped in the North Pole by the storm. Even a top Legendary Master in his prime would not be able to return to the mainland alive. All of my previous plans to return home sounded ambitious, but I was well aware of the probability of success. Now, a powerful dragon (although she did not explicitly admit it) said that she could help me, and I could not refuse this opportunity.
"Although accepting help from strangers may also be risky, I thought that the probability of this risk should not be higher than the risk of losing my life by going through the storm or bypassing it, right? Moreover, this Ms. Enya always gave me a gentle, elegant, and reliable feeling. My intuition told me that she was trustworthy, as trustworthy as the laws of nature …
"I immediately asked her for help and asked her to send me back to the human world. But before that, I first took out the strange amulet and showed it to her. I also told her how the amulet appeared. Although I did not know if this mysterious' dragon 'could answer my doubts, I really could not find anyone else to ask. In theory, the Dragons living in this region of the sea were the only species that could possibly know the secret of the tower. If even Enya could not understand the risk of this amulet, then I would throw it into the sea without hesitation.
"When she saw the amulet, Enya was obviously surprised. She took the amulet and examined it carefully for a long time. Then, she touched it with her hand … I did not understand what happened. At that moment, there was no fluctuation of magic or any energy reaction. However, some kind of unimaginable power did indeed appear. I felt that it suddenly descended, suppressing and purifying something that remained on the amulet. At the same time, the lingering fear and anxiety that had been haunting me also quickly faded away from my mind. I felt a sense of security and warmth. Enya put the amulet back in my hand.
"'It's safe now. It's just a piece of metal now. You can take it back as a souvenir' — that was what she told me.
"I did not know whether to believe her or not, but the feeling that the amulet gave me was indeed different. It no longer gave off any aura that made me feel uneasy. As an Extraordinary, perhaps I should trust my intuition in this field …
"At this point, I finally dispelled the last of my doubts and hesitation. I did not want to stay on this strange Steel Island for a moment longer. I also had enough of the cold wind here. I expressed my urgent desire to leave as soon as possible. Enya nodded with a smile. This was the last thing I remembered on that Steel Island.
"The chaotic light and shadow enveloped me. For an infinitely short moment (or perhaps it was simply a period of memory loss), I seemed to have passed through some kind of tunnel … or something else. When I opened my eyes again, I was already lying on a coastline that was littered with rocks. A layer of light that emitted a faint heat enveloped me, and the light was on the verge of dissipating.
"I looked into the distance and saw familiar mountains — this was already the Northern Territory.
"Now, I am sitting at the edge of my own territory. I am writing furiously in this notebook, recording my strange and bizarre experiences over the past period of time. Everything is like a crazy and torn dream, full of absurd twists and incomprehensible details. However, there is clear evidence that they are all real. That amulet is now lying quietly on a large rock to my left, glowing faintly under the sunlight …"
Gwen frowned.
Modiel Werde … had returned safely just like that, saved by a mysterious woman who had suddenly appeared, removed some hidden dangers, and then returned safely to the human world?
From Gwen's point of view, it seemed that such things would only be considered 'logical' if there were some twists and turns behind the scenes. However, the development of the real world did not seem to follow the rules of the novel. Modiel Werde had indeed returned safely to the Northern Territory, and the many adventures he left behind after that could prove this point. In this' Modiel Werde's Travels', the record of the 'Legend of Lost Voyage' had also come to an end. At the end of the record, there was only Modiel Werde's closing words:
"… Everything is over. On the way back to Winter Fort Academy, I recalled my adventures over the past few months. My mind has gradually awakened from the chaos. The familiar mountains, the familiar villages and towns, and the real human beings I met on the way, all of them showed that the nightmare was over, and the land under my feet was real.
"When I went back and sorted out my notes, I saw the disturbing scribbles and crazy ravings at the end, and the word 'leave' in a very unfamiliar handwriting … Now I can confirm that the word was not written by my own will. It should be written by 'Enya' when she helped me. Perhaps its function was some kind of 'spiritual awakening' or a medium to transmit power.
"I hesitated for a long time whether I should keep these records or not. They are really strange, and no matter how I look at it, it doesn't look like the content of a normal adventure diary. But in the end, I decided to keep all traces of this adventure, including the scribbles and the words that Enya used my hand to write.
"There's no special power in these words. I've already confirmed this. Leaving them behind is also a warning to future generations. They can fully reflect the dangers of adventuring. Perhaps it can make other reckless adventurers like me think more before they set off …" Lucien shook his head and said, "I've already confirmed that there is no special power in these words.
"Readers of the future, if you are interested in adventure, please remember my advice. The sea is full of danger, and the northern part of the human world is even more so. On the other side of the Eternal Storm, it is not a place where ordinary people should set foot. If you really want to go, then please be prepared to leave this world forever …
"As for myself … It seems that I need to rest for a while, and properly deal with the aftermath of my reckless adventure. As for the future … Well, I can't lie to myself in my notes.
"Modiel Werde is a daring and unrepentant person. I just can't control my impulse to adventure!
"Facts have proven that I can't be a qualified duke. I'm not a qualified noble, and I'm not a qualified ruler. I will complete the transfer and inheritance of the title as soon as possible. The king and the other dukes can't stop me. Let me continue to be ridiculous. Let me set off again to the next unknown. Maybe next time, I will be alone, and I will not be a burden to the innocent. Maybe one day, I will die alone somewhere far away from the human world, with only this notebook as my companion. But who cares!
"This world is full of unknowns. It's f * cking awesome!"
Gwen silently closed the thick and ancient notebook. He looked at the mottled and old cover and hid the words inside again. The sun, which was approaching dusk, shone on the restored spine of the book, sprinkling a faint afterglow between the gold lines and the hot silver.
After taking charge of this country, he had specifically gone out of his way to understand the backstories of several major aristocratic families in this land. He also learned about the series of changes that had taken place in this country after the death of Gawain Cecil. During this process, he gradually became familiar with many names.
Six hundred years ago, Modiel Werde … could be considered a rather famous person.
He inherited the title of Duke of the Northern Region at an early age and passed it on to his heirs. He spent most of his life wandering around the world, and his behavior was not like that of a normal noble. Even among the descendants of the early pioneers of Ansu, he was extremely unique, so much so that nobles and scholars who studied history would frown when they mentioned this "Duke of Adventurers", not knowing how to write.
He was a great man. He had traveled to every corner of the human world, and even many corners beyond the borders of the human world. He had added almost one-third of the ducal territory of Ansu six hundred years ago to develop wastelands, and found more than ten kinds of precious magic materials and new food crops for the human civilization that had just gained a foothold. He measured the borders between the north and the east with his feet, and the many things he discovered — minerals, flora and fauna, natural phenomena, and magic patterns after the Great Mana Tide — were still benefiting the human world today.
He was also a ridiculous man. He abandoned his title, did not care about his fief, and ignored the royal family. His contributions were actually derived from his interest. His casual behavior caused almost as much trouble as his contributions. So much so that the royal family of Ansu 600 years ago had to devote considerable effort to help the Werde family stabilize the situation in the Northern Region to prevent the "intermittent disappearance" of the Duke of the Northern Region from causing chaos in the border. If it had happened in the Second Dynasty, when the royal family's rule had greatly declined, Modiel Werde's reckless behavior might have even led to a new division.
Therefore, the nobles and scholars who studied history could only refuse to comment on the life of this "ridiculous Grand Duke." They recorded the duke's life in an ambiguous way but did not leave any conclusion. If it had not been for the "Preservation of Knowledge Project" launched in the first year of Cecil, many precious historical records about Modiel would not have been excavated at all.
"What an interesting man …"
Gwen smiled, then sighed and sat up from behind the desk.
He came to the "world map" hanging not far away and slowly looked at it.
Modiel Werde had left behind too many mysteries …
Gwen sighed silently in his heart. He picked up a pen from the small shelf next to him and put the tip of the pen on the land that represented Tarlonde on the opposite side of the Eternal Storm. This land was just a diagram, and not as accurate and detailed as the Lolun Continent. After hesitating and thinking for a moment, he moved the tip of the pen on the sea to the west of Tarlonde, leaving a mark and a question mark next to it.
"Another tower …" he muttered to himself.
He muttered to himself as he looked down at the coastline where the North Port was located.
"A world full of unknowns …"
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