The moonlight was very dim, and the bright oil lamps that dotted the street every few steps were very bright.

Looking around, he felt as if no one was following him - but there was really no point in doing so. He's been involved in a mission to wipe out the Pluto Thieves' Guild, and he knows that if these people try to stalk you, you'll be on the lookout for nothing.

After waiting quietly for a night watchman with an oil lamp to leave, Anusen knocked on Maester Legree's door.

After waiting for a full two minutes, Anusen, who was sure that the bachelor had not heard it because of his ears, was about to knock on the door again, when a trembling old man's voice came from inside the door: "Who is it? Oops, it's so late......"

"It's me. Anusen leaned her face close to the door, slightly amplifying the volume so that the Master could hear.

"Who is it......?" said the old bachelor's voice through the leaky door again.

"It's me, Bachelor. Anusen amplified his voice again. He tried not to reveal his name to anyone who might hear it. He was sure that if he could hear his voice clearly, he would know who he was.

"Oh-oh-oh, it's you......" the bachelor sighed, and the door was pushed open at the sound of metal clattering.

"Come in, young man......" The bachelor was dressed in a shabby gray robe with numerous patches, and his hair and beard were very disheveled. He still has a strong smell of tobacco on his body. Scholars here generally believe that smelling lit tobacco leaves can cure headaches.

"Sorry to bother you in the middle of the night. Annusen walked past the Bachelor's thin body, and glanced at the gray robe—he had not seen him wear any other style of clothing since he had known the Bachelor, which made the knight even seriously suspect that it had been worn by the old man all his life. And this robe was definitely not gray twenty years ago.

The room smells of tobacco, and on the desk piled high with heavy books is lit the Kame candle (a secret candle that burns for a long time, with a soft, bright light). It was developed by the Kamehs of the Third World about 2,000 years ago. It is very expensive, and it is very popular with scholars who often study at night. Each of the world's schools sells candles to scholars at relatively good prices, and for those who have achieved academic success, they are offered free of charge in limited quantities. Legri Naklian falls into the latter category. ）。

On a porcelain plate sat a ball of burning, dried tobacco leaves, a slightly strong tobacco flavor that choked Anusen.

"It's okay...... it's okay," laughed the bachelor who bolted the door again, but choked on himself. Anusen hurriedly put his hand on the bachelor's shoulder, helping him pat him on the back. It took a while for the bachelor to recover.

"Are you alright, Bachelor?" Anusen had seen enough of the scene, but she couldn't help but worry about the tall old man.

"Really...... It's got to this point, and I guess I don't have a few days to live......" The bachelor sighed and slowly walked back to the wooden chair.

The room is small and there is no sofa. Every time Anusen came to visit, he had to sit in the only other chair.

"What's the matter, Anusen, there must be something important when you came late at night, right?" The bachelor, who seemed to have another headache, leaned his head close to the lit tobacco and smoked it, "The headache has been getting worse lately...... You can't read without lighting a cigarette......"

"Hope it didn't disturb your rest. This seems superfluous.

"Yes, yes......" The bachelor hammered his waist, "Don't worry, kid." You know I have a habit of reading at night and sleeping late......"

"Bachelor......" Anusen took a deep breath, he choked up a little: "Bachelor, I am leaving before dawn today. ”

"Oh...... Oh, it's nice for young people to go out for a walk...... Well, that's good. The scholar trembled and thumped his back: "Not to mention how big this world is, there are thirty-seven worlds in the World Tree, and further down, there are those legendary places where the gods fell, the sea of clouds, the land of the dead, and so on...... It's always good to take a look, but be safe and watch out for unknown powers......" the maester muttered.

"Bachelor, I ......" Anusen was a little embarrassed, and he felt his eyes sour.

"Hmm...... So where are you going? You've never been far away...... You're going to take Allia with you this time, right?" Speaking of Elia, the Bachelor laughed again, "That kid has the protection of the Light, so it shouldn't be a problem to go with you." If you really can't rest assured, you can leave this old bone to me to take care of......"

The Maester watched Ellia grow up and treated her like his granddaughter. Twenty years ago, it was because of his many cares that Anusen was able to settle down in the city.

The old man is eighty-four years old, and his body is getting weaker and weaker. Anusen often came to visit him, brought him the food he needed, chatted with him, and so on.

"Bachelor's ...... I'm leaving for the Thirteenth World before dawn today. Anusen lowered her head, finally determined to speak.

"Ah...... The Thirteenth World? Yes, yes...... There are so many places to visit. Divine Wood Forest, Snow Eagle Valley, Nazito Mountain......" The old man muttered to himself: "So, when will you come back?"

Never to come back. "It's going to be a long time...... Probably, it will take a few years. Anusen couldn't bear to tell the truth to the lonely old man: "Hmm...... It will take a long time. Don't worry, Bachelor. ”

"So long? I guess it's all in the ground. The bachelor lamented a little: "Yes...... Take Elia to listen to the sounds of nature everywhere, it's good......"

"I'm sorry. Anusen wanted to say something, but only said the word.

"Hmm...... ...... like that," the bachelor thought for a moment, slowly got up and walked to a locker, pulled out a small box from the bottom floor, and handed it to Anusen.

"This ...... Yes?" Anusen was puzzled.

"Let's open it up...... I don't have any descendants for the things that are inherited from my family. I'll give it to you......" The old man sighed again and sat back in his chair: "If I don't give it to you now, I'm afraid that these things will be confiscated after I die...... Although I have left a suicide note a long time ago, I don't know how long you can leave, maybe it won't be in your hands. ”

Feeling more and more like crying, the knight controlled himself not to leave tears - he was afraid that tears would dilute his courage to make a decision. The box was opened, and it contained a pitch-black gem, which was faintly motive in the candlelight.

"The prophecy crystal that has not been activated by the prophet can only take on one color......," the old man closed his eyes and said slowly, "Only the prophet can interpret the vision of the omen inside the crystal...... I've been studying it for most of my life, and I still can't understand what the crystal is prophesying. The school city has not found a true prophet in many years...... Those who can interpret the future may be just legends after all. But I still don't want to believe that the prophet is gone......" The bachelor raised his eyes, "Take it, child...... Needless to say, keep it and find a way to decipher it if possible......"

"Got it. "The significance of receiving this gift goes without saying. Anusen bowed, "Goodbye, Bachelor...... If I find a way to decipher it, I'll come back to see your ...... with activated prophecy crystals."

"Let's go, kid. The old man smiled kindly, "Say hello to Ellia for me." ”

Gripping the crystal, Anusen stepped out of the room. The moment he pressed against the closed door, tears rolled in his eyes.