Chapter 11: Magic Crystals
The night was destined to be long, and the time to wait for dawn would pass the time slowly. Suzanne still doesn't understand the language of the Abella place, so Linya relays the story of the village of Sand Lake and the werewolves to Susanna, but intentionally or unintentionally conceals the part about the moon. Suzanne had always felt that something was not quite right, but now that someone had saved you, she couldn't say anything.
She knew that the little princess's excessively kind sympathy had flare up again. But she also had no reason to stop it, if the little princess had already decided what she was going to do. Alas, is this overflowing love good or bad? Looking at Linya who was asleep in her arms, Susanna's heart couldn't help but have mixed feelings. Maybe she shouldn't have come to this world in the first place. This world is not her paradise.
After a night of trepidation and anticipation, when Linya woke up, it was already dawn and the sun had finally risen again. The transformed werewolves also returned to their human form and returned to the village. When the sun was up, all those who should have come back should have returned, and the village chief Snoun asked Chief Triss to count the number of people, but there were still two people who did not return.
Such a situation is not new to them. In the past, this often happened when large-scale transformations occurred, some were bitten to death by the werewolves who transformed first, some died in the cannibalistic struggle after the transformation, and some chose to commit suicide because they couldn't bear the extreme pain of the transformation. Originally, the situation had been improving for more than a decade, but this time the facts completely shattered their beautiful illusions.
Soon the whole village of more than a hundred people gathered in the small square by the lake, and the people whispered to those who were not present about the strange maiden who had appeared last night, while waiting anxiously for her appearance. The song of an angel who can lift the curse of a sorcerer? For this miserable race that has been mutilated by vicious spells for thousands of years, there is no reason to give up even the slightest hope.
Linya prepared a little in the room. She had already thought of the song she was going to sing, she had already recited the rhythm and rhythm several times, and the lyrics had been translated into a language they could understand. However, before appearing, she still has to ask Suzanne to help her tidy up her appearance. There are no paintbrushes or perfumes available, but even without makeup is amazing enough.
When Linya finally walked out with Suzanne by her side, the crowd immediately calmed down. When Chief Snorn was about to speak, Linya waved his hand, signaling that he didn't have to work so hard to talk about etiquette. "Dear people in Shahu Village, I'm not sure if my singing voice really has such magical power. But since there is a little hope, a little possibility, and it is just a gesture, I am honored to stand here and present this song to you. Dream water town, may this small oasis water town become the paradise of our dreams. I hope you enjoy it. ”
There is no accompanying music, and there is no gorgeous stage, in this quiet small village, facing such a group of simple villagers, but Linya's mood feels so full. This time, she sings, not to make money, not to be famous, and not to satisfy her self-expression. This time she is there to help others and use the power of the heart to drive away evil.
"Spring dusk, please accompany me to the water town in my dreams, the waving hand is floating in the mist......" When the beautiful song of the clear and ethereal sounded, people immediately felt some strange power, the song was like some kind of cool spring water, which penetrated into the deepest part of the soul, and the mood became extremely peaceful, without the slightest restlessness, the ethereal heart seemed to be unable to help but fly.
Is this the power of angelic singing?
"Don't wake up the willow bank, those lingering past events have disappeared into the distance as a wisp of smoke.
The warm afternoon flashed one by one, and no one could carry away the ancient window in pink clothes.
The delicate young man is on the shore, waiting for the time of his life, why can't he be the bride you are looking forward to?
A faint lovesickness is written on the face, layers of parting are carried on the shoulder, tears flow down the face, and all the words are still not spoken.
Look at the green mountains rippling on the water, watching the sunset kissing the sunset, I use the love of my life to find that home, where are you tonight?
Turning back to meet your smile, all the things in my heart have been discovered by you, and the distant happiness in my dreams, he is beside me......"
This is a song with a quiet and melodious tune, and the beautiful artistic conception may be the best commentary on this small paradise.
After the singing ended, it took a long time for people to gradually return to reality from that wonderful artistic conception. Chief Snoun didn't say anything more, and led the villagers to a deep bow to Linya.
Linya and Suzanne stayed in Sand Lake Village for another three days to see if the effects of the Transformational Curse had indeed been lifted. During this time, the daily conversations with the villagers gradually allowed Linya to learn a lot of relevant information. For example, this island of Abella is indeed a very large island, located to the east of Grecia, in the depths of the ocean very far away.
Most of the island has been turned into desert, and there are still areas of human settlement located on the western coast of the island. The capital of the kingdom of Abela, which rules the entire island, is located in the city of New Bella by the sea. From there there are sea routes to the mainland of Glesia, with regular boat arrivals. Now Linya can finally confirm her goal. The magic array could not be activated, so the only way to do it was to walk back honestly, first to the port of New Bella, then to Glesia, and then from Glesia to find a way to cross the Ste Mountains and return to Violet. It's far away, but it's finally possible to go home, isn't it?
But...... It felt really far, far away, so far away that Linya almost completely lost confidence. The contact with Laiya and Caiyun City is still failing again and again, and the father and queen mother are probably worried about death...... But who do you blame for this? Isn't it all your own fault?
However, there is still something to be thankful for, three days have passed, although the blood-red moon with black eyes will still rise as usual, but the villagers of Shahu Village have indeed not turned into wolf shapes again, and the restless impulse of the moonlight in the past has completely disappeared. The evil curse of the orc wizard has been lifted once and for all.
A thousand words can't express people's gratitude. When it was finally time to leave, the villagers spontaneously accompanied the village chief Snoen and saw him off to the wasteland outside the forest.
"Please go back, everyone! I understand your wishes, but there is really no need to be so polite. The rest of the journey can be done by ourselves, so don't worry. Linya said helplessly to these reluctant villagers.
"Alas...... I don't know where your journey ends, but I think I'll never come back here without this time......," Snoen said sadly.
"Maybe...... But who knows what will happen in the future?" said Linya, with some tears and laughter. Do you want me to stay? Unfortunately, that's absolutely impossible. This could not be her home, her dreams, hopes, and longings were all on the other side of the world.
"Actually...... I have to apologize to you, Lady Linya. Actually, there is one thing that I am not telling the truth. The fact that Homs was attacked by the nations around us, and that we werewolves were pursued by witchers, was not just because we were monsters that would transform into wolf form...... In fact, there is another more important reason......"
Snow said with some sighs, as if he had finally made up his mind. "There is a rumor that our werewolves in Homs possess a mysterious magic crystal, which is said to possess some great power—the power of a god, but no one can control it—"
Magic Crystal?Linya suddenly became a little interested.
"Thousands of years have passed, and perhaps no one remembers those rumors. Actually, it's true, and those who dream of power are attacking us precisely in order to get this magic crystal. And the mission that the oracle tells us is to protect it until one day the messenger of God comes and returns to the divine realm with it, and we will be able to complete our mission. As he spoke, Snow fumbled for a small wooden box, which opened to reveal an oval crystal slightly larger than his thumb, from which in the sunlight shimmered with a strange black and white light. Yes, Linya read that right, it was two magical energies, black and white, mixed together, exuding an aura of mystery.
"After this incident, I think I should finally understand. Our curse is over, and so is our mission. Dear Lord Linya, please accept it. Now that we don't have the strength to protect this stone anymore, please accept our last request, take it with you, and find its original owner. Snow said with a serious face.
"Messenger of God...... Are you sure it's me, village chief? This kind of thing can't be joked about. Linya actually wanted the crystal, and she felt some kind of wonderful calling, from the magic resonance in the crystal. But she was too embarrassed to accept the treasure so easily.
"You can't be wrong, Mistress Linya. This is God's revelation, and we firmly believe that you are a good oracle, and by entrusting it to you, we can finally unload our millennia-old mission and continue our peaceful life with peace of mind. We believe in you, esteemed Lady Linya. ”
Linya didn't shirk either, she nodded, and stepped forward to take the small wooden box. Then she couldn't help but reach out and touch the crystal. When his finger lightly touched the crystal face of the magic crystal, a wave of magical energy immediately poured into Linya's body along the contact point.