"Some of the knowledge in it is too dangerous, and even some of the knowledge itself is a trap. In the notebook, I marked the knowledge that you can learn, the knowledge that can be used as a reference, the knowledge that can only be used as knowledge, and the knowledge that is best not to read. As long as you study according to the suggestions I gave you, there should be no problems. Of course, if you have any problems, you should go to me in time, or use your [Night Watch] to test yourself."
The doctor said seriously. "Thank you very much, doctor."
Shade put the big book and notebook on the bedside:
"I'm asking you privately, are you ready for the academy's investigation?"
Among the people, Shade was actually the most worried about Dr. Schneider. After all, Priest August’s angelic power could not be seen unless he used it. Luvia’s problem was not even noticed by the guardians. Dorothy and Lesia were magically The connection between his soul is very hidden. Only the doctor continues to use the power of the devil, and even because of Shade's relationship, he becomes more and more involved with the devil.
"Don't worry, demons are best at disguise and deception. Although I am not a demon, don't underestimate me. Regardless of luck, I have always been very reliable."
The doctor said confidently, stood up and picked up his hat to say goodbye:
"I remember you mentioned that the librarian, Miss Danister, asked you a difficult thaumaturgy learning test. Don't forget this, there are only a few days left in the Wind Rises Moon."
"Thumbology - Dream of the Moon."
Shade closed his eyes and sighed. When he opened his eyes again, the doctor's footsteps had already appeared downstairs.
After the doctor left, the house fell into silence. Shade read the devil's book for a while. At around 5:30, Miss Carina came back from Yodel Palace with the maids, and began to prepare for Xia De. De prepares dinner.
Although today is Saturday, Dorothy and Lesia are both busy and unable to come. The witch is responsible for taking care of the "seriously ill" Shad tonight.
Before the meeting this afternoon, Shade still felt a little dizzy, but after seeing everyone off at sunset, the abnormality in his body completely disappeared. After not going out for many days, he proposed to Miss Carina that he wanted to go out for a walk and eat in a restaurant outside.
"This is not okay. Luvia Anat told me that you can't go out until Monday. If I let you out now, what will they think of me?"
The duchess said righteously to the young knight in pajamas. Then she saw Shade showing a regretful expression, then bent down and picked up the cat at his feet, and walked back to the bedroom a little lonely.
Although she knew that this was Xia De's intention, she still softened her heart: "It's not that I don't want you to go out, we are concerned about your health."
Shade heard the wavering in her tone, so he carried Mia and performed backflips and air splits, and finally the witch reluctantly agreed to his request.
In fact, Miss Carina would rather have Shade follow her to the manor for dinner. No matter how good the restaurant on Silver Cross Avenue is, it's not as good as the Duke's personal chef. But it was already evening, and the witch didn't want Shade to make a "long" trip, so in the end they went to Silver Cross Avenue.
Of course, even if you don't make a reservation in advance, as the most powerful duchess in the kingdom, you don't have to worry about not being able to get the seat you want. After packing everything up, after nearly two weeks, Shade, who was seriously ill, finally stepped out of the house again.
It was already dusk, and the last rays of the early spring sunset had not yet disappeared from the edge of the western roofs of Saint Teresa Square.
There is not a very dense flow of people walking through the square during off-duty hours. There is still no water flowing from the mouth of the statue of a girl holding a water bottle in the center of the square. The church sent young priests to distribute leaflets, and the boy who was selling newspapers bent over and said something. The laborers pushing the wheelbarrow carefully shrank their bodies and walked along the edge of the square towards the southeast of Shade's house, the house with scaffolding set up outside.
"Neighbors there, do you want to take advantage of spring to decorate your house?"
It was another ordinary evening in the foggy city, as if nothing had changed since winter. But Shade, who was standing on the steps at the door, had already felt the warmth in the wind.
meaning.
Although he was recovering from illness, he could tell the weather was getting warmer by looking at the plants Luvia kept on the windowsill. But this kind of melancholy, as if he had missed an entire season between opening the door, still made him sigh.
The cat being held in Shade's arms reflected the light of the setting sun on its body. His bright amber eyes stared at the group of pigeons in the square. Although Mia is not aggressive towards pigeons, she always likes to watch the pigeons walking around.
"What are you sighing for?"
Miss Carina, who was following Shade, asked, not caring about the looks cast by people passing by. In a neighborhood like Saint Teresa Square, there are not many citizens who can recognize the Duchess.
"I'm worried I've missed spring."
"What nonsense are you talking about, my knight? Spring has just begun."
Shade originally thought that Tifa, who was sent out in advance by Miss Carina, would just reserve a secret private room or a table in the corner for them. Unexpectedly, after arriving at the "Finsney and Clodie Restaurant" on the south side of Silver Cross Avenue, , Xia De discovered that she had actually reserved the entire second floor. There is a large terrace on the second floor of the restaurant. From the terrace, you can not only overlook the Silver Cross Avenue outlined by the street lights, but you can even see the windows of the buildings in front of Yodel Palace, as well as the Royal Parliament next to Yodel Palace. Chamber windows.
Seeing that Shade's health was really fine, this "date" dinner was held on the terrace. The terrace that could originally accommodate four tables only had one square table tonight. A clean white tablecloth is spread on the table. The gold candlesticks, expensive porcelain plates and silver cutlery on the tablecloth were brought by Tifa and the maids from the manor - Miss Carina rarely uses outside tableware. .
The duchess's long hair was braided into dozens of small braids and then hung together on the back of her head. When Shade lowered her head to eat, she tilted her head slightly and looked at the streets that were still brightly lit even at night.
"looking at what?"
Shade asked with a smile, so the witch turned her head and looked at the handsome face opposite under the candlelight. Although there are clouds in the sky tonight, the moonlight can still reach the ground. Even though the lights that symbolize human civilization in the steam age make the moonlight become increasingly thinner, there still seems to be a faint trace of silver light on Shade's body:
"I'm thinking, this moment is really peaceful. And two weeks ago, we were still experiencing so many things in the Randall Valley. If, I mean if, you didn't make such a decision at that time, and the Orthodox Church The God Summoning Ceremony is also a step late, so now we may be doing something else."
Shade shook his head, put down his knife and fork, thanked him softly, and took the napkin from the brown-haired maid behind him to wipe his mouth:
"That's just an 'if'. We've done so much, aren't we just to avoid those things from happening?" "I'm very worried. The Speaker revealed some very bad news to us after this incident."
The witch said hesitantly, and behind her, Tifa bent down slightly, pouring red wine as bright as a gem into the empty wine glass. This is the "blood wine" made from grapes by Shade. Miss Carina likes this:
"The Speaker said some uncertain words. I always feel that she wants to tell us, um... the end of the world, a catastrophe or something like that." The speculations of more sensitive groups of ring warlocks such as the Light Hidden Order and the Spiritual Cultivation Order have finally been realized by more and more ring warlocks.
"I know about the end of the world, but that's just speculation, and I'm not sure about the time."
The red-haired duchess nodded slightly, holding up the wine glass with her hand painted with red nail polish, shaking it slightly but not drinking it: "If the end has really come, then I can eat with you as many times as I am now. Is it counting down?"
Shade put down his napkin and asked the maid who came with the dining cart to bring him another dish. He touched little Mia on the high stool and said, "This is the thought of a pessimist."
"What do optimists think?"
Golden eyes looked at Xia De, and Xia De thought for a moment:
"I don't know what optimists think. My own thinking is that there will always be a way."
Carina Cavendish smiled softly and asked the maid to bring her the next dish. She looked up at the night sky, at the sparse stars behind the clouds and fog. The light of candlelight and gas lamps on the street made the face with distinct shadows appear more mysterious and attractive, and the witch did not hesitate to show her charm to the man in front of her:
"Nights like this really feel like a dream. When I was a child, I also imagined how I would spend those boring nights as an adult. This is already better than I imagined."
Shade nodded slowly:
"According to the aristocratic social rules and metaphors I heard from Lesia, should I invite you to spend the night at my house now?" "According to the social rules, you should not mention other girls now, even if she is mine. Great-niece."
Miss Carina smiled and sipped the cup in her hand, with a slight blush appearing on her face.
Shade felt something rubbing against his leg under the table, which reminded him of the few slaps he received during lunch today.
"Ever since that magical night when the knight brought five treasures to the duchess he was loyal to, he has never contacted the beautiful duke again."
The beautiful lady, frustrated by her lover's neglect, lamented under the moonlight.
This time, there was no possibility of Shade grabbing someone else's shoes. The great witch, who had learned the lesson from what happened at noon, took off her shoes and then stretched out her feet this time.
