The scholars straightened their bodies and focused their eyes on the three heavily yellowed parchments. In theological research, Madigan and his "Long Prophetic Poem" are topics that cannot be ignored, and the basic theoretical framework of the so-called "divinity" and "divine power" is also one of the references to this person. As early as the date when these three parchments belonged to the Wang Li Academy, they were circulated among the scholars of the association, who concluded through chronological research and handwriting comparison that they were indeed the handwriting of Madigan. And the deeds described in it also have corresponding characters, and they are not shallow to do with the Wang Li Academy - it is the new lord of the Northern Realm, Esher Baranduk. Empire-Sarion-North, his whereabouts and deeds are intimately aligned with Madigan's prophecy, and he seems to be the "Son of Prophecy" destined to reorganize Pande and return him to great unity. It was only with the death of Madigan in the fire that the long prophetic poem came to an abrupt end, and Essho's trajectory began to become elusive. The purpose of this regular meeting is nominally to complete the long prophetic poem, but from another point of view, it is also an attempt to speculate on Estheu's next move through vague prophecies.

"Where is Baranduk now?" In the corner of the long table, a scholar with his hood pressed low was the first to speak, and a falcon mask could be faintly seen on his face under the brim.

"Either Ismolola's busy, or I'm messing around in the Gato steppe." Brochette replied calmly.

"Why did he go to the Gato steppe?" The falcon-masked scholar asked again.

"Because I made a deal with him and asked him to find some qualified stallions."

"Then please ask the Dean to make a good start for us, after all, you and Damus are the only ones in the research group who have been in contact with him." There was a hint of mockery in the Falcon Mask's tone.

"Don't worry, the last long poem has not yet been fulfilled." Brochette didn't mind the offensive, knocked lightly on the table, and chanted in a low voice, "The flame that changed the world burns slowly in the snowfield / The falcon returns in the wind and snow / Sonata with the dragon ensemble / Murmur / Pushed to the climax!" Our discussion and reasoning should begin with this sentence. ”

"The falcon is homecoming." An elderly scholar said he was one of the few unmasked attendees, "nine times out of ten referring to the return of the Knights of the Falcon from exile to the North." As for the sonata, the climax, ......" he kept stroking the stone beads on his wrist, playing with the words of the long poem, and suddenly his spirits perked, and his eyes radiated a light of relief and anticipation, "Could it be that the Child of Prophecy will assist His Majesty in recreating the glory of 'the dragon and the falcon'?" ”

"With the current situation in the North, it's impossible." Said the falcon mask.

"And what is your opinion?"

"First of all, 'Falcon' does not necessarily refer to the Order itself, do not forget that in the era of Gregory III, the Knights of the Falcon were represented not only by Leodre and Ivanles, but also by the royal daughter Ursula! Moreover, before writing the Long Prophetic Poem, Madigan had made a living as a knight, and in his previous works, the rhetoric related to the music appeared no less than a hundred times, and most of them were used to embellish—uh-" The falcon mask paused for a moment, as if to organize the wording, "War, like sword and sword, blood and fire, in "Ancient Times" he used "a symphony of light and darkness" to describe the conflict between a fictional hero and a heretic in a dark age. I think that according to his rhetorical habits, the so-called 'sonata with the dragon' most likely means a—" He paused again, sharply accentuating the tone of the last two words, "civil war!" ”

"Why?" Some scholars retorted, "Gregory IV has ruled the North for nineteen years, so what did Ursula use to start a civil war?" Could it be that the children of prophecy alone can make a comeback? I heard that the Children of Prophecy have been sent to a remote country to be lords, and what capital do they have to start a civil war in a short time? ”

"Didn't the Dean tell us that the Child of Prophecy was in the Gato steppe? Perhaps one day he would gain the support of the Catu. The scholar sitting in the other corner of the long table joined the discussion with sympathy, "The most powerful warlord in Gatu, Juda, has always hated us because of his son's death in Livingston, and perhaps he will be a powerful foreign aid to the Son of Prophecy." ”

Something is very wrong. Luciana thought silently. She stayed out of the way, so she saw more clearly. Scholars are merely thinking out of nowhere, while some are deliberately making sinister accusations against Eshuen, forcibly concluding that he supported Ursula in a future civil war. Which mentors will they be? She listened intently, hoping to write it down and tell later, but not only did the speakers hide the lineup, but their voices were invariably hoarse. It is clearly a secret society for the study of theology, but some of its members seem to be taking this opportunity to test the political positions of others.

Luciana suddenly realized why Brochette had asked her to wear a mask, which was really not appropriate for such an occasion—especially since her identity was still so sensitive. The deepest academic atmosphere of Wang Li College is not as harmonious as she imagined, in fact, the word "Wang Li" is enough to explain many things. She stole a glance at Brochette in front of her, as the founder of the research society, the initiator of the discussion, and the dean of the Wang Li Academy, the old man had been silent for a long time, but sat upright with an indifferent expression, as if the intensifying controversy at the long table had nothing to do with him at all.

"Gentlemen, please do not forget the purpose of the Institute when it was founded." Brochette finally spoke, not loudly, but there was an instant silence around the long table, "All discussions are in the spirit of scholarship. The Seminar has been in existence for many years, and has grown so large that it will be able to fill a long table, but theology is still as foreign to us as it was at the beginning. Madigan and his long prophetic poem are one of the few times we can peek into the orifice of the Divine Realm, but it is ultimately incomplete. I am summoning you this time to build on the accumulation of the Royal Academy's years of accumulation to further refine the long prophetic poem, and not to let some people arbitrarily accuse a northern lord of treason without any evidence. Some of you have studied the law and know that this is a treason in itself. I have also reiterated many times that I have no objection to any attempt by you to falsify the long prophetic poems, but not to do something shady in the name of scholarship. The reason why I didn't ask is because you haven't been out of the circle yet. But if someone does cross the line," his gaze coldly glanced at the scholars hiding in the shadows, "I don't mind taking back command of the Black Spear Knights from Captain Dahar. ”

"Now, let's get back to normal discussions." His tone softened again.

"Dean, there's a question I'd like to ask." A younger-looking scholar raised his hand, this person Luciana knew, a student of Damus, who was not only good at pharmacology, but also quite gifted in language.

"Speak."

"Our primary concern is whether the son of prophecy, Esher Balanduk, will be the emperor, or the emperor's most powerful assistant? Although they are also integrating Pander and returning him to unity, what role will he play in the fulfillment of the prophecy? If it is the latter, then perhaps he will be loyal to His Majesty, and if it is the former—" The scholar took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and boldly stated his reasoning, "then is it inevitable that he will defect from the North?" On this basis, I further hypothesize - I mean suppose that there is a civil war in Livingston, so could the Son of Prophecy, as a 'murmur', be a third party that took advantage of the chaos? Therefore, the next content of the prophecy may usher in an unexpected king in the north, and the world-changing flames will burn all over the Pander continent? And Dean, you have been in contact with Barandoke the longest, do you think he will be the former or the latter? ”

"Isn't that exciting?" Brochette bowed slightly, "As for your question, I don't know the answer. Because Baranduc is so young, being young means limitless possibilities. The unification of Pande was not achieved overnight, and the long prophetic poem merely simplified and romanticized the process. And I've always believed that each of us is a participant in the prophetic sight. For Pande's reunification is an inevitable consequence, just as the Dark Ages are bound to end. Does it really matter who will end it, Baranduk or Kavala the Great? He smiled meaningfully.

Luciana's heart moved slightly, thoughtfully.