The family heirloom sword "Tree Heart"? !
Katarina was so surprised that she covered her lips with the back of her hand.
'White Oak' The Oakland family's heirloom sword that has been passed down for thousands of years is made of meteorite steel and was crafted by the legendary magician "Eternal Flame" Mentilosa from the Voluni period.
Mentilosa forged a total of seven long swords and gave them to the mixed-blood elf prince "Sunfire" Hal and his six sworn knights, including Brandon "Aoki Shield", the ancestor of the Oakland family.
She stared at the tempered flame pattern deep in the steel, her slender maroon eyelashes unblinking.
Seven knights, seven swords...
Decades ago, the Silver Knight Galt used this sword to kill Carol, the false emperor of the north, during the War of Three Emperors. The "Heart of the Tree" was also broken in that battle.
However, now it is just a broken sword. The purple flame has been extinguished and will no longer exist. I am afraid that the 'Heart of the Tree' will never be recast again.
But this sword that has lasted for thousands of years is still sharp, as if it still tells the legend of the knights. For Catalina, this broken sword carrying the spirit of chivalry is far better than any rare treasure.
After a long time, she came back to her senses, hugged her father in the wheelchair tightly, and said with uncontrollable joy:
"Thank you! Father, this is the best gift I have ever received."
Lord Brandon's body is so light that you can't feel any muscles, as light as if it were made of cotton.
"Go to bed early. Good night, Kelly."
He patted Katarina on the back of her shoulder somewhat unfamiliarly. 17 years later, he is still not good at playing the role of father.
"Good night, Dad."
Catalina reverently and solemnly put the broken sword back into the square sheath sewn with first-layer cowhide, and said goodbye softly.
…
Returning to the room, she took out the broken sword again, as if time had never passed on it——
Small flame-like lines can still be seen on the broken blade. The weight ball on the hilt is an intricate steel vine wrapped in a faceted and shining emerald.
Catalina religiously wiped off the remaining oil and fine dust on the sword with a cotton cloth, then dipped a little sword oil in deerskin and evenly applied it to the broken sword body.
Although this move is not necessary - meteorite steel is a gift from the sky, cutting iron is like mud and will never rust. But as the 207th skeleton of a knight, guarding weapons is still a necessary way of practice for a knight.
"Miss, the hot water is ready." The maid walked up to her and said respectfully.
"I understand, please step back first. From now on, I can just wash myself."
Katarina put the broken sword back into its sheath, got up and walked into the bathroom. Lie down in the elegant brass bathtub, filled with clear water, exuding slight steam and the fragrance of orange blossom hydrosol.
The entire body was immersed in the warm water, and the water surface seemed to sparkle and flow under the light, washing away the fatigue of the muscles. After fighting hard all afternoon, she felt sore and full. She hadn't sweated like this for a long time.
Everything that happened today was so unreal, like a long-lost sweet dream. She began to worry that if she stood up from the water, her fantasy would disappear.
No, no...
She comforted herself. Force yourself to stop thinking about this possibility.
Think about something else. Is it possible to recast the Tree Heart Sword?
Only the purple flame, which the elves call the "royal flame", can melt and forge meteorite steel. However, as the only elf royal family capable of controlling this mysterious flame, the bloodline of the Phoenix family has been severed.
but……
Will the sage have other ideas?
Thinking of this, Catalina immediately sat up from the bathtub, causing water to splash all over the floor.
She wrapped herself in a bath towel, squeezed the moisture from her hair, walked to the desk, and opened the last drawer with the key hidden in the dressing box.
The old diary with a dark blue cover was placed there.
Opening the diary, there was a line of burning pale text on it:
[Catalina, I have something to tell you. Silver Knight Geert once left me a secret address and hid some of his belongings there for future generations to retrieve. As a member of his clan, I think it is most appropriate to hand it over to you. 】
The "Keeper of Secrets" met Silver Knight Galt, which Katarina had expected. Otherwise, this mysterious diary would not have appeared in his hands.
But the Silver Knight actually handed over his secret collection to the "Secret Keeper" for safekeeping, which shows that the two have an extraordinary relationship...
Could it be that... this "Keeper of Secrets" is the Silver Knight's best friend, His Majesty Richard II the "Black Sun" himself? !
Katarina was also startled by her sudden thought. You must know that His Majesty Richard II is over a hundred years old and has lived in seclusion in the palace for nearly sixty years. The center of power of the Kingdom of Lyrea has been completely handed over to the Prime Minister and Parliament.
No one knows what His Majesty Richard has been doing during these sixty years. Perhaps he is studying the invisible arts, seeking to glimpse the door to eternal life...
The more Katarina thought about it, the more confusing she became about the identity of the "Keeper of Secrets."
In any case, it must be because of his friendship with the Silver Knight that the other party took action to cure the descendant of the Oakland family from crystal malignancy.
It's just... I don't get reward for my efforts, and I haven't repaid the kindness for curing the crystal malignant disease, so how can I be embarrassed to receive any more kindness?
[Your kindness has been something I will never forget, Your Majesty. Before I repay you, please forgive me for not accepting any reward. 】
Katarina immediately replied seriously. This was the first time she had written a line of text neatly with a pen.
[In this case, Catalina, I do have a request for you: there is a young man who is a descendant of my old friend. He is currently in Silvermist City, and I hope you can take more care of him. 】
[Of course, please rest assured, I will go through fire and water to defend his dignity with my life and honor. I don’t know what his last name is, and where he lives? 】
[His name is Edgar Waikolo, and he is currently at the Eaton Detective Agency on Buckler Street in the East End. You can visit him at noon tomorrow, and he will definitely guide you to find the Silver Knight's secret collection. 】
Edgar Waikolo? Why does this name sound familiar...
Ah, could it be that wet young man wearing a gray hat that Grandpa Lao En met when he was sending him out of the city that rainy night?
Catalina suddenly recalled the boy with black hair and eyes, his eyebrows drooped and his expression sad.
Is there such a coincidence in the world?
[Remember to wear the family seal ring. Also - he himself didn't know anything about his life experience. You must not tell him about this. 】
Katarina didn't take the initiative to mention that chance encounter, so it's better not to tell the secret keeper about it.
[I have kept it in mind, Your Majesty, please rest assured. 】
After Catalina finished writing the last line of text, the flame text disappeared in an instant.
What an incredible fate...
She gently played with the chestnut hair on her forehead, closed the book and sighed.
