The temperature plummeted, reaching freezing point in just three days.
A thin layer of ice flakes would form on the surface of the water tank every morning, and the cold and dry breath would engulf the entire castle.
The fireplaces in each main room have been lit, and huge amounts of wood are consumed every day. Without preparation, the reserve of wood became increasingly insufficient, so Dylan had to send a large number of servants every day to collect dry shrubs and messy waste wood around the castle.
In doing so, you can not only obtain wood, but also clean up the surrounding debris to prepare for the expansion of the outdoor manor and outdoor servants' residence in the coming year. At the same time, you can also remove the shadows all around to prevent shadow monsters from suddenly approaching and attacking.
Since Yaro subsequently refined some trumpet lamps, the servants had basically experienced using trumpet lamps to eliminate shadows. After the shadows in the castle were basically cleaned up, although the servants still did not know what the shadows were, they They have also eliminated their unreasonable fear of shadows, only regard them as poisonous snake-like creatures, and have been able to carry out normal life activities.
Of course, the negative effect is that they become more superstitious about the 'magic lamp'.
Many people even swore that after being irradiated by the 'magic lamp', their headaches no longer hurt, their waists were no longer sore, their colds and fevers were all cured, and their old problems for many years had also subsided a lot.
When Yaro first heard about this, he really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He added a circle of light-concentrating mirrors on the candlestick. Why didn't he know that it could have so many functions?
Will it really be effective?
As long as they believe enough, it will definitely have a certain effect.
That kind of effect is like a placebo prescribed by a doctor. The more you believe in it, the better the effect will be.
So Arrow went with them.
Even if you have nothing to do, take more photos. It can not only maintain the placebo effect, reduce the pain of many diseases, but also eliminate panic, and can effectively prevent the shadow from invading again.
However, Yaro's indulgence made the servants have another association: numerous 'magic lamps' have such effects, what about the unique 'magic mirror'?
How powerful will the 'magic mirror' be?
Under such rumors, a lot of thoughts arose in someone's mind.
…
"Mirror, mirror, who is the most beautiful girl in this castle?"
Heli, who wanted back the 'Magic Mirror', used her good hand to carefully rub the smooth lens on the table, repeating the 'spell' she heard from other people.
Looking at the still motionless lens, Hurley puffed out her little mouth that was a little bit baby-fat, and muttered in frustration: "It's obviously called a magic mirror, why doesn't it have any effect?"
Heli was rescued by the wizard. She was treated well in the castle. With enough cultivation and nutrition, her dry red hair gradually became plumper and her complexion became much better.
Not so, and she didn't dare to ask such a question to the 'Magic Mirror'.
"Go to Sir Yaro's laboratory and ask Sir directly!"
The thought just came to Heli's mind, and she immediately took the lenses in her hands, stood up and walked out of the warm guest room.
Yarrow's laboratory is located in the former weapons depot. After the deputy housekeeper Dylan arranged for people to sort out the debris inside, Yarrow has basically stayed there in the past few days when the weather has become cold, and even the meals are served by servants. Sent in.
The guest room was not far from the weapons warehouse, but when Holly walked to the door of the weapons warehouse, she hesitated.
In recent days, Yaro has been making minor modifications and adjustments to the previously smelted soldier heavy armor. There is nothing inherently dangerous, but since the weapons depot has been set up as a laboratory, some rules must be followed early. Set.
Although Yaro did not tell her that she was not allowed to enter the laboratory, he also asked the deputy housekeeper Dylan to convey the order that she was not allowed to enter the laboratory unless there was something important, and there was no need for anyone else to take care of the laboratory.
Although Heli was bold, she did not want to disobey any of Yaro's instructions.
There were many unobstructed balconies in the corridor for lighting. Heli, who had just stepped out of the warm guest room, couldn't help but shiver and huddled down hugging the cold mirror.
Yes, she was ready to wait for the dinner servant to arrive, so that she could walk in with the food.
The curled-up Heli looked up at the sky: "The sky is already dark, it shouldn't take long, right?"
Even though she was curled up and holding the ice-like lenses in her arms, Heli couldn't feel the slightest warmth. Her thin body was trembling, waiting expectantly.
It gets dark earlier in winter. In this era where the sun rises and sets and rests, it gets dark earlier in winter, which naturally means that dinner will be earlier.
Before Heli could warm the cold lenses in her arms, there was already a steady sound of footsteps beside her.
"Hey, Heli?" The voice was not the servant that Heli had expected, but a familiar voice.
"Master Bevin?"
Heli stood up quickly, but even after squatting for a moment, her feet felt numb due to the penetration of the cold air, and her body stumbled unconsciously, but she was quickly supported by the sharp-eyed Bevin.
Noticing the lenses in Hurley's arms, Bevin couldn't help but have a gentle smile on his face.
Considering that Beiwen can sense shadow creatures and has begun to absorb shadow energy, Yaro has explained many properties of shadow creatures to him in the past few days.
Bevin also knew from this that Hurley's arms were actually just an ordinary glass lens.
After confirming that Hurley was standing firmly, Bevin gentlemanly let go of his hand, took half a step back, and asked softly: "What are you doing squatting here holding the magic mirror?"
After knowing the true face of the mirror, Bevan couldn't say the words "magic mirror" anymore.
Heli was young and didn't care about Bevin's support. She lightly stamped her numb legs and said carelessly: "Those servants said that the magic mirror has magical power. I want to ask Mr. Yaro, but it's just Lord Yaro had already given the order, so I didn’t go in directly.”
Bevan looked at the lens that Heli was holding tightly, thought for a moment, raised his head and smiled: "At this time, Teacher Yaluo will be resting, I will take you in."
"Is it really possible?"
Heli was overjoyed and cheered: "That's great, thank you, Master Bevin!"
Looking at Hurley who had regained her vitality again, Bevin showed a soft smile under her soft chestnut hair, which actually gave Hurley the feeling of a caring young lady, making her dazed for a moment.
Bevan smiled and nodded: "Let's go."
Under the leadership of Bevin, Hurley walked happily, but she also adhered to the rules and only looked at and touched anything she was curious about.
After all, this was just the weapons arsenal of a young baron, and the internal space was not large. Under Bevin's leadership, the two quickly walked to the innermost laboratory.
Various materials are scattered here, and there is a fire pit in the center. Some strange stones are piled in the fire pit, which is emitting a faint red light, completely dispelling the chill from the bluestone, and Releases flickering firelight.
Right next to the strange fire, a suit of armor with smooth curves was making various movements, as if looking for the flexibility of the armor.
After seeing the familiar face above the armor, Heli quickly lowered her head and shouted respectfully: "Lord Yaro."
"Teacher." Bevin followed Yaro's instructions and unskillfully tapped his palm under his shoulder.
Yaro just turned around, but couldn't help but be startled.
Why is Heli here?
Noticing the lens in Heli's arms, Yaro had some guesses in his mind.
"In this castle, there is no need to salute back and forth."
Yaro waved his hand casually, turned to look at Heli, and asked doubtfully: "What's the matter with you?"
Heli said nervously: "Lord Yaluo, I...I want to ask about this magic mirror..."
Yaro, who had expected it, didn't wait for her to finish speaking, and chuckled: "The function of this magic mirror is to reflect sunlight and destroy shadow monsters. There is no other function, so you don't have to think about it."
"Ah?" Heli looked up in shock.
Yaro joked: "If it really has other magical effects, I won't hide it, right?"
Only then did Heli completely believe it, and her little face suddenly fell.
A magic mirror with only one side has the same effect as a large number of 'magic lamps'?
The 'Magic Lamp' can be used when the sky is not very bright, or even when it is dark, but the 'Magic Mirror' can only be effective when the sky is clear. In comparison, the 'Magic Mirror' is not even as good as the 'Magic Mirror' lamp'!
After learning the news, one can imagine the frustration in Heli's heart.
Bevin, who had known the news for a long time, looked at the little girl's aggrieved expression with interest, and softly persuaded: "Okay, if you have nothing else to do, go back to bed early. The injury on your hand is not healed yet, so you need to get more rest." That’s all.”
Bevin learned about the theory of 'I don't know and I'm not there' from Arrow, and knowing that Heli was there, Arrow had a lot of things that it was inconvenient to say.
Heli tightened the cold lenses in her arms and looked up at the smiling Yaro. The events of the past few days flashed through her mind again, and the courage at that time emerged again.
I want to illuminate the shadows beneath Lord Yaro's feet!
Heli suddenly raised her head and plucked up the courage to say, "Lord Yaluo, can I also come and learn..."
But seeing Yaro's bright eyes, Heli was inexplicably panicked: "Well... I can do without studying. Can I come here every day? I can clean... and move things... I... I am very strong..."
The more Heli spoke, the more confused she became. Even she herself didn't know what she was talking about anymore.
Seeing the increasingly anxious little girl in front of him, Yaro quickly comforted: "Okay, okay, I understand."
Heli didn't test her own energy attributes. Even if she wanted to learn, she couldn't learn many things.
However, Heli's statement also gave Yaro some other ideas.
"A lot of the knowledge I have in my past life is not mysterious. Can I teach her and let her develop in this direction?"
Yaro thought about researching mobile phones, radios, and large-scale communication devices... Heli could completely help with these aspects and let her carry out some repeated experimental processes.
After cleaning up the remaining abyss aura in his body, Yaro has a lot to do.
Making lead and iron heavy armor, perfecting the meditation method for intermediate apprentices, exercising, learning various tricks... When time is tight, cultivating such an auxiliary person to help you research a direction is not the same as being alone. A clone?
Anyway, Bevin has pretty much explained things related to wizards.
I don’t know much about the shadow system, so I can only teach him how to do comparative experiments and experimental thinking. He will conduct his own research, observe the experiment process, and self-study how to develop in the future.
There is no mystery in this knowledge. Although it may not necessarily yield results in the end, there is not much difference between herding one sheep and two sheep. It can also allow them to discuss with each other and reduce the pressure of their own teaching.
In the flash of lightning, various thoughts flowed rapidly in Yaro's mind.
"Since you want to learn, let's listen together."
Hurley was overjoyed: "Really?"
…
Various luxurious carriages were parked in front of the gate of the Viscount's Mansion. The rich and dignified nobles led the beauties in bright clothes, talking to each other with smiles, and stepped onto the bright red carpet. Passing various beautiful sculptures between the buildings, you are invited to step into the glorious Viscount Mansion.
In the luxurious hall, one main and four dazzling crystal lampstands illuminated the hall like daylight. Waiters in neat clothes maintained the right smile, steadily carried silver trays, and shuttled through it at a fixed speed.
Elegant and luxurious curtains are strung across one piece at a time, but below are beautiful murals full of temptations. Various furniture with gold wire edges are neatly stacked in the corners, providing a place for many beauties to chat.
In the lively hall, on the flat and bright red carpet, small groups of gentlemen gathered together holding bright red crystal goblets, and bursts of hearty chuckles came from time to time.
In the corner, a group of beauties in thin clothes were playing hard, and the atmosphere in the ceremony hall became more and more heated.
Among the crowd gathered here, the most conspicuous one belonged to the noble knight surrounded by everyone in the center.
The owner of the Viscount House, a solemn and noble middle-aged man - Lord Viscount Corey.
In response to the compliments from the people around him, the man with the snow-white temples just maintained a fixed smile and nodded appropriately.
But at this moment, heavy footsteps suddenly sounded, and a knight wearing armor with a luxurious empty scabbard wrapped around his waist disrupted the harmonious scenery.
The knight stretched out his silver-gleaming iron hand and politely asked away the nobles and gentlemen standing in front of him. With a slight noise, he walked up to Viscount Corey and whispered in his ears. He whispered for a moment.
"Letter? Wizard?"
Viscount Corey's expression suddenly became serious, but after noticing the various gleams flashing in the eyes of the noble people around him, a proper smile appeared on his face again, and he bowed slightly apologetically: "I'm sorry, friends, there is a little internal matter, maybe. I need to handle it personally.”
A wealthy businessman said quickly: "Your Excellency, the Viscount, is guarding the stability of the territory. You have nothing to do, so you have to do your business first."
The people around him responded one after another, or raised their glasses gently, showing their gentlemanly demeanor to the fullest.
Viscount Corey smiled and nodded, followed closely behind the knight, and walked quickly into the back of the hall.
(End of chapter)
