The group flew out of the city and headed northwest.

In the middle of the night, I came to the Tulip Courtyard in the Brokeback Mountain.

In the courtyard, Du Wei met Chris, a guy who seemed to be addicted to being a griffin keeper here lately. But Du Wei muttered in his heart.

This time I came to see Chris, and Du Wei didn't talk nonsense. Straight to say, "I'm going to the front to fight the sinners." ”

"Hmm. I know. "Chris was holding a small griffin in his hand, which was now possessed by the body of a golden dragon after all. Although it turned into a human form. But there is a hidden dragon might, although the griffin is fierce. Under the suppression of this dragon power, he was held by Chris. But he didn't dare to struggle at all, and he looked afraid.

The old guy hugged the griffin. The lazy look is similar to the lazy men in dìdū who are holding cats and dogs in the sun. Du Wei was a little dissatisfied. Frowning, he said, "I'm going to take a team of griffin knights to the front." ”

"Oh. Bring it. Chris was a little more serious: "Now that I've completed my air riding training, I can give you a hundred rides." ”

But that's all he said. The old man's eyes dimmed. I continued to "nap" with the pet in my arms.

"Chris. Du Wei sighed: "I ran to rescue you from the cage, but I didn't let you stay here to retire! I need your help! I need strength! I am on the front line, and I am not afraid of crimes...... But what should I do if I meet any of their gods? God can't give me land. Demons can. But you've been here since you came out with me......"

Speaking of which. Seeing Chris's indifferent appearance, Du Wei was a little annoyed: "You promised to give me the power of the earth, and the treasure of the demon god...... I need those things!"

"Will give you land. Chris raised his eyelids: "It's not time now." ”

"It's been a few months. Du Wei was dissatisfied: "How can it be time?"

Chris smiled, the old guy's body now belongs to the third prince of the dragon, and he has changed into a chéngrén form. It's handsome. It's just that Chris's eyes always reveal an evil spirit: "Are you in a hurry, Du Wei?"

"Nonsense. I'm about to go to the front and fight the sinners. Du Wei shook his head: "I don't believe in goddesses." Since she doesn't show up, then I have to do something...... After all, I'm also human no matter how I say it. ”

"I'm a fugitive. Chris sighed, "I can't go to the front with you." I guess the goddess doesn't know I've escaped yet. Otherwise, the local dialect. I couldn't have sat here so safely, she had already been captured, so I couldn't show up to help you fight openly. This is one of them. ”

Chris pondered for a moment: "What about the second...... The ...... left behind by His Majesty the Demon God That place. It's not like you can go if you want to, I know how to go, but what I can tell you is. There are some doorways in that place. Only in special circumstances. Under special conditions. Hmph, if it weren't so complicated, how could it be 10,000 years old for the goddess!"

"Exceptionally time. Special conditions?"

Chris smiled slightly, looked up and pointed to the top of his head, and said in a quiet tone: "When the sun is obliterated by darkness." ”

Du Wei left the courtyard. When on the road. Wu thought back to Chris's words.

When the sun is obliterated by darkness?

Is it night?

Wrong. The old guy is talking about special times. Nights happen every day, so they can't be considered special.

So......

Du Wei's eyes lit up: "rì whole food!"

Then he was shocked!

Hell!rì Whole Food!!

God knows when the total eclipse of this world will not appear once! If it only happens once in decades......! Isn't there a wait?!!

Come to think of it. Du Wei rode on his horse. I couldn't help but shudder, I was dead. Saved the old guy Chris, if you have to wait for decades...... The daylily was shocked!

His old Chris was an undead creature. Possess a near-infinite amount of life. The soul can be transferred repeatedly. Not to mention decades. Even if it's a few hundred years, it can wait!

Can...... I can't afford to wait.

Du Wei couldn't help but raise his horsewhip fiercely. Punched hard. Urging the horse under the crotch to speed up all the way and return to the dìdū.

That night, Du Wei didn't even dare to delay for a moment, and immediately took someone with him. The third watch ran in the middle of the night and knocked on the door of the imperial "planetarium".

The Roland Imperial Geoastronomical Observatory is a geoastronomical institution similar to the National Astronomical Institution. Of course, in the Roland Empire, this kind of planetarium is not a real astronomical observation institution. It's even less likely to be like American

This place. More of a sense, it is the department of an astrologer.

People in this world believe in astrology, and they believe that astrology can see the heavens or the will of the gods from the sky and the stars. And even in the palace. He also maintained the position of court astrologer all year round, whenever there was a major national event. For example, on National Day rì and sacrificial moì, court astrologers will be used to observe the stars. Do some divination.

And he is currently the curator of the planetarium. He was also the chief astrologer of the court.

Objectively speaking. Although this kind of place. It has little to do with the real "heaven", but is a real god stick institution with a strong feudal superstition. It's even more godlike than the church, but historically, the Empire's planetariums have produced a few great characters.

Among them was Dewey's great-great-grandmother Semele, who had also briefly served as the curator of the Imperial Planetarium in the past - a very honorable position.

Being able to serve as this curator is almost equivalent to showing that you are recognized as the number one astrologer in the mainland.

The planetarium also houses quite a few astrologers. Pingrì is also responsible for all kinds of divination for those imperial nobles and wealthy families, and the presence of these astrologers is indispensable for common things such as weddings and funerals.

Although there is not much power in these locals, there is no doubt that their status is prominent. Many aristocrats also have a lot of respect for the people of the planetarium.

But in the middle of the night, Du Wei didn't care so much, and directly sent a team of cavalry to knock on the door. In the end, if it weren't for the fact that someone inside finally ran out to open the door, I was afraid that the Biao Handi cavalry from the northwest under Du Wei would have smashed the door directly.

Dewey himself. He also had the title of court astrologer - he had almost forgotten it himself, but there were too many titles on his head: magician. Duke of the Empire, Admiral of the Empire. He used to be the Minister of Military Affairs in the Northwest, a member of the Imperial Magic Society, the president of the Imperial Academy of Magic, and the president of the Imperial Academy. Court magician. Court Scholars......

Too many titles. Du Wei himself didn't bother to remember. Today, though. This title of court astrologer. It gave him a lot of use.

Because the planetarium also has a special rule, and it is also the law of the empire: any outsider. You are not allowed to enter the astrology hall to check the information!

Because in the planetarium. There are a lot of secrets that remain. Over the years, every time a national event has been held, the astrologer has carried out divination - among them, there are naturally good and bad.

Although this so-called divination. In Du Wei's view, most of them are deceptive tricks. But after all, the people of this world believe in these things, and once there are unfavorable results in divination of national events, the empire will secretly archive these results in order to maintain the stability of the people's minds.

So, the planetarium. Not just anyone can go in and look up the data.

Luckily, Du Wei had a court astrologer title on his head. He is not included in the ban.

Woken up in the middle of the night. Seeing a group of wolf-like cavalry rushing in with murderous violation. Most of the astrologers in the planetarium are weak people. Where have you ever seen this? I was stunned on the spot. Du Wei doesn't talk nonsense either. directly revealed his identity, indicating that he wanted to borrow some information on the storage of the planetarium.

The curator of the planetarium hurriedly ran out. Face this imperial celebrity. Although he was the chief astrologer of the court, he did not dare to put on a show. This Duke can be regarded as his own companion. People are also astrologers, and the curator still wants to set it up. But Du Wei didn't bother to talk nonsense with him, and went into the storeroom where the museum was archived. In a pile of ancient materials hidden in dust. After searching for half the night, I finally found what I needed!

Then Akito lit the lamp, and Du Wei sat on the floor of the dusty storeroom. Covering his nose, he frowned and flipped through it.

rì食...... rì食......

Du Wei flipped for a night. When it was time for the day to shine brightly. Finally found what I was looking for

Although the astrologers of this world are purely superstitious divination activities, at least, they have recorded some strange celestial phenomena, such as lunar eclipses, which are naturally included.

When Du Wei found a line on a tattered parchment, he was immediately shocked.

"The summer of the seven hundred and forty-second year of the empire. In the afternoon, the sky is invaded by darkness...... Heaven and earth are full of light, and day is like night......"

Fortunately, Du Wei is very proficient in the ancient grammar of the Roland Continent. These ancient accounts are not too difficult to read.

But...... The most recent total eclipse took place 200 years ago...... When will we wait until next time?!

Keep looking...... Finally. Found something that relieved Du Wei.

In the planetarium. There are several records of this peculiar celestial phenomenon. The earliest record of a total eclipse dates back more than 800 years. Du Wei made a simple calculation, and the time of the total eclipse in this world is not very accurate. Roughly speaking. It should happen once in every 200 years - of course. It cannot be ruled out that some records are missing, damaged, or omitted.

That's it. The last time there was a total eclipse was more than two hundred years ago. So. Next time, it shouldn't be too far away.

If you're lucky, maybe it's in the near future - if you're unlucky. Wait for more than ten years. Maybe.

This result is a mixed blessing.

Getting the results, Du Wei carefully flipped through them again. After making sure that nothing was missing, he stood up, and the air in this storeroom was really terrible. The air was filled with the smell of [**] dust.

Just as Du Wei was rummaging through the materials in the warehouse. Outside, there were his ground guards and cavalry guarding the door. No one was allowed to enter to disturb him, and the astrologers, including the curator, who had been woken up in the middle of the night, could only stay outside and wait.

Just as Du Wei patted the dust on his body and was about to leave the ground, he turned around, but accidentally saw a strange symbol on an iron frame in the innermost corner of this warehouse......

Du Wei glanced at it purely casually. But I saw the symbol. But my heart moved.

Subconsciously walked over. On the iron frame. The place is densely packed with boxes of gray earth. Naturally, the box is full of parchment roll materials with nitrate and antiseptic.

But right in the corner of this shelf, there is a black sè box. It looks very old-fashioned: the face is black but not shiny. But with a faint luster. At first glance, it is a little difficult to tell whether the box is made of wood or iron.

The mark on it was half covered by dust, and Du Wei gently reached out to wipe it. That's what it is.

Du Wei's expression was shocked, just because of this mark. He recognizes it!

Fingers touch it. Seven protruding stars in a pattern. It is cleverly composed of a spoon-like outline.

Big Dipper!?

Du Wei carefully took the box down. I slapped it twice in my hand, and the weight was a little heavy. At the opening of the box was a pull ring, and Du Wei subconsciously reached out and pulled it.

There was a click, and there seemed to be some kind of whirling sound in it.

Is it actually mechanical?

Can be subsequent. Suddenly. The box opened to reveal two small holes. Boom twice. Two jet-black rays of light burst out from within. Ben to this Du Wei ground door shè go!

Du Wei's eyes flashed. Stretch out your finger and pinch it in front of you. Two flutters. He reached out. Between the fingers between the ground, there are two crossbow arrows as long as a cigarette!

The body of the arrow is jet black, and it is made of iron. I just don't know what paint was applied. There was no trace of rust at all, and above the arrow, with a faint blue light, Du Wei's heart moved, and he leaned over and sniffed it. Immediately recognizable, it was a highly poisonous magic potion.

His curiosity was hooked!