(74) Departure (Yuffie Stanmitz, II)
"So, when we get there, we need to find a powerful youkai to become his subordinate?" Yuffie asked. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
"Not necessarily." Jill shrugged, "There are also some Inirs who rely on their individual strength to act alone. They usually call themselves 'rangers' - because they are used to traveling and often have no purpose. However, they often know a lot of legends and rumors about Alicia, and if you don't know what to do, you might be able to ask them. β
Yuffie silently jotted down the information in his mind and looked up at the black-haired woman, "Jill, do you have any familiar people who you need us to visit, or bring something over?" β
"There are people I know." Jill let out a sigh of softness through his nose, "But I think it's better for you not to meet." As for the gifts...... Forget it. β
Yuffie nodded, no longer dwelling on the matter. Lynn tilted her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly asked a question.
"Jill, are there dragons on the continent over there?"
"Yes. Despite their different forms, they are close relatives of the dragons here by blood. The black-haired woman quickly replied in the affirmative, much to Yuffe's slight surprise, "However, don't take it lightly if you think it's your own race, those guys are unfriendly." β
"Of course." Lin agreed, "Even if it's the dragon clan here, aren't all friends between different clans...... Although I have rarely seen other people from the tribe until now. β
"That's all I can say." Jill turned his back and waved his hand at the two of them, "Remember to come back alive - by the way, have you ever thought about how you're going to get back?" β
"Not yet." Yuffie shook his head, "But there will always be a way, it's a big deal to make another mirror come out." β
"It's a really young idea." Jill chuckled, "Farewell, then." β
She walked lightly and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The rest of the day was relatively peaceful, and no one bothered them with their preparations. It wasn't until the next evening, when they were about to leave, that Lily was finally late.
"It's only been a few days since we met again, and you're leaving, are you?" The mercenary sat down on the bed and stretched, not treating herself as an outsider at all, "As a result, Lilianor's regiment is back to the situation of three people." β
"Huh? Didn't Elena agree to join your mercenary group? Lynn raised an eyebrow and asked suspiciously.
As one of the heroes who ended the war, the young traveling nun attended the signing ceremony of the peace treaty with Yuffie and Lynn, as part of the delegation of the Church of San Leon. After the ceremony, she arrives with Yuffie and the others, meets Lily, and under the constant persuasion of the mercenary, agrees to become a member of the mercenary group for the time being, perhaps in her opinion, this will allow her to go to more dangerous places where there are also people in need.
"She's gone back to the church." Lily let out a long sigh, "I said I promised my friend to accompany her on a trip - so, God knows when she'll be back?" β
"That means she doesn't miss appointments easily, which is good news for you." Yuffie calmly analyzes that for Lily, this is probably more effective than mere comfort. Then she changed the subject, "Have you already chosen a target for your next trip?" β
"Of course!" The mercenary patted her chest, "We're going to go to the Lugland Forest again to find out what's going on there, and- to make sure that the Rausch clone of Huruman who was eaten by us is dead or not!" β
"Then you have to be careful." Yuffie looked at the long-time companion with concern, "My gut tells me that the gloom there has not yet dissipated. What you're about to see may be beyond my imagination - if you can, it would be safer to take Pfister with you. β
"Forget it." Lily waved her hand, "He's so busy now, and we can't rely on him all the time." She took a breath and puffed out her chest, "Don't worry, we'll be stronger than those dangers, and come back safely!" β
"Okay." Yuffie raised his hand and exchanged high-fives with the mercenary, "Then, in Jill's words, I wish you a long and long martial arts." β
"Ha, even you have learned?" Lily patted her on the shoulder, and then hugged Lin goodbye, "You too, although we don't know much about your wizard's path, don't stop us!" β
"Of course, after all, we're members of the great Lilianor." Lin smiled and raised her hand to her chest, and performed the etiquette of a mercenary, "Come on, Commander." β
The mercenary nodded vigorously, chatted with the two of them for a while, and left.
This is the end of saying goodbye to friends. The two of them returned to the headmaster's laboratory and methodically packed their luggage, including waterproof tents, covers, dry food, some gold coins and precious stones, thick and light change of clothes, common alchemical props, and a large number of magical materials - enough for them to recreate two or three mirrors.
They hadn't forgotten to bring their esoteric notes and leave a considerable amount of coins in the lab of the head of Collens House - the wizarding world is fair, and the old wizard allowed them to use all the equipment in the lab, and the materials were purchased by the two of them. However, the merit of cracking the secret of potions led the two to receive a large sum of money from the cult, and as long as they didn't plan to make a Mithril Golem or something like that, they wouldn't have to worry about money for a while.
Eventually, they shrunk the huge luggage package and slipped it into their fanny packs, reconfirming that the road to the Mirror Realm was clear. The two held hands tightly and stood in front of the mirror, which was still dim, as Yuffie recited the opening incantation.
"I petition you with sincerity and inquiry, and connect us with the door of truth and desireβ"
The rainbow ripples on the mirror, which originally did not reflect anything, swing from the center to the four corners, and then slowly rotate to form a vortex that seems to be concave inward. Yuffie gently stretched out her left hand, feeling the soft, slightly sticky touch, and the regular fluctuations, as if to bring the mirror to life.
"So, where are we going?" Lynn swallowed, confirming with her again.
"That distant land on the east side of the ocean." She replied firmly, "Where my mother is now." β
Lynn nodded in understanding. The two of them stepped together and walked into the door of the mirror, which led to nowhere.
to complete the journey that belongs only to the two of them.