Seghete was extremely interested in these small crystal blocks, which contained pure power, and readily agreed to the conditions.
As long as Queen Skadi was notified, Sky City would become a unique tourist attraction, and Seghete and Shalan would jointly set up a Great Magic Array at the lower end of the Stone Giant Tower, dispatching special personnel to guard it.
The remaining Dragonians, Puppeteers, and Stone Giants who hadn't died were all moved to the City Lord's Palace and the Dark Xuan Corridor.
Of course, as a restriction, the Old man made Seghete promise not to harm Adventurers and tourists. G.S.D., without the interference of the Eye of Evil, was majestic and awe-inspiring.
West Coast, Magic School
“Our Magic Academy, the Empire, and the Principality have jointly declared the fundamental nature of Sky City. In the future, the number of Adventurers will greatly decrease, but the number of tourists will increase.”
Shalan gazed at Sky City, vaguely visible in the clouds, and couldn't help but sigh. The Heavenly Realm, there's actually another world above our heads...
“This might not be a bad thing. The Great Magic Array in Sky City is too sensitive.”
Ye Lin shrugged. Seghete didn't die and locked himself in the City Lord's Palace. He didn't know if he was plotting something.
But with Bakal's command, he could rest assured. This was the benefit of being loyal.
“The merchants, on the other hand, are itching for action. Roger and Kanina are both determined to get their hands on Sky City, this fat piece of meat, and are all asking Queen Skadi for management rights.”
“It doesn't matter, but no matter who snatches this piece of meat from the Principality's mouth, one share goes to Seghete, one share to me, one share to the Principality, and there's also renovation and maintenance, and so on.”
His main base was in Hutton Mar, and he wasn't particularly concerned about the commercial trade of the West Coast, but the ability to launch tourism projects was entirely the result of his discussions with Seghete.
It was equivalent to anyone who wanted to do business in Sky City having to pay him protection fees...
“President Shalan, if there's nothing else, I'll head back. Siate and the others are still waiting for me.”
Ye Lin was on pins and needles. He didn't want to come this time. Shalan had strongly invited him, saying she wanted to thank him for his contributions to Sky City and discuss future matters, so he had only sat for a few minutes.
“So fast? Am I that scary?”
Shalan touched her face, and the blue enchantress on her head seemed to wilt a bit.
“No, no, Principal, you are a peerless pearl of the West Coast. It's just that I have some things at home, hahahaha... How about you come to Hutton Mar? My treat, I guarantee your satisfaction.”
Sweat was about to break out on his forehead. He quickly stood up, awkwardly cupped his hands, and fled Shalan's office. However, as soon as he reached the corridor, his expression slightly changed... She still came.
With long purple hair, a dignified, fresh, and ethereal face, her white and purple form-fitting outer garment could not conceal her exquisite figure, which seemed only slightly less curvaceous than Mai Lu's, but accentuated her graceful physique. As she walked slowly, a glimpse of her fair calf was occasionally visible through the split in her robe.
What caught the eye was the zither in her hand, a zither with extraordinary magical power...
Alice, Held's spokesperson, one of the leaders of Tarakuta, deeply respected by the Empire and the Dark Elves, currently residing with Shalan.
“Brave Adventurer, please stop...”
Ye Lin's heart sank, but he still forced out a smile and said, “I still have things to do...”
“Fate has already been decided.”
Alice gently plucked the zither strings, and a few leisurely notes, like flowing spring water, cleared the hazy chaos in one's mind, leading to enlightenment.
“Is that so?”
He paused, a playful smile on his lips. Since he had already been discovered, he wasn't leaving!
“The holy book has long prophesied that both I and you can only proceed in the dark, following the guided direction. All rivers return to the sea, and the end of fate is already determined...”
Although Alice didn't explicitly say it, she was referring to the Sky City incident. As a diviner and Shalan's good friend, how could she not know a few things?
Light City Lord, not dead, but it doesn't matter, because Bakal is already dead.
“I heard you're a diviner. Everything you say comes true?”
He quickly changed the subject.
“I have some experience. Do you need me to divine for you once?”
“Yes!”
His straightforward answer, on the contrary, surprised Alice. She had expected him to refuse.
“Help me divine, what will I do next?”
Ye Lin took a step closer, looking directly into Alice's beautiful eyes, as if wanting to see through to Held behind those eyes.
The Demon Sage—maryllete was gently plucked by slender fingers, and the soft, pure sound soothed Shalan, who wanted to come out and check, and also made Ye Lin momentarily dazed.
“The wind of sorrow blows, maryllete weeps, the desperate wails of believers, the ocean is on the verge of collapse, the King of Solaris descends, a thousand weapons, unable to withstand the blade of tempering...”
The zither music slowly faded, and a smile appeared on Alice's lips. Everything was predetermined by fate.
Ye Lin was also silent for a moment. Solaris was a planet, a water planet, and its king was naturally the Eighth Apostle Lotus, who was also the Apostle transferred to Arad.
Lotus wanted to manipulate the Tian Wei Giant Beast to return to the ocean, whether it was the Sky Sea or the ocean of the Arad continent. The price would naturally be Arad being submerged...
This was a situation of inevitable death. Protect Lotus, or protect the countless residents of Arad?
“Respected warrior, may maryllete's zither music accompany you on your adventure...”
With that, Alice wanted to leave.
“Just this prophecy? Nothing else?” Ye Lin suddenly spoke, rubbing his hands, appearing somewhat confused.
“You will understand when the time comes...”
Alice smiled slightly, thinking he meant he didn't understand the divination prophecy, but if he just waited a little longer, when things happened, he would understand.
“No, no, I mean, you predict what I will do next, which could be in one or two minutes, or even a few seconds. Can you divine that?”
He took a step closer, and a capsule quietly appeared in his hand.
“I am merely someone who picks up a few fragments from the long river of fate; I cannot peer into the mysteries of destiny...”
She raised her delicate eyebrows, not understanding. Divining things a few minutes later, wasn't that a joke?
“So your divination ability is not as good as mine. Do you believe I can divine what will inevitably happen a few seconds later?”
“I believe it. That must also be the choice of fate...”
Alice began to get confused. What was the point of divining a few seconds later? For example, predicting she would blink a few seconds later, that had no practical meaning; anyone could do it.
“I predict that in ten seconds, you will be very angry.”
“maryllete is with me...”
Alice gently plucked the zither strings, closing her eyes and playing a soothing piece of music. Ten seconds, just a blink... of an eye..., , , rage!
“Turns out the fat of a Demon Realm person is no different from that of an Arad continent person, just a little curvier than Siate...”
Ye Lin embraced Alice and made a comment, then with his other hand, he lifted her chin and said righteously, “You said it, this is the choice of fate! This is fate!”
A strong murderous intent surged out. Alice's eyes were icy cold. She slowly lowered her head to look at the claw inside the split of her robe, suddenly feeling troublesome for the first time.
This person seemed a bit different from those Adventurers full of righteousness...
Ye Lin was also panicking at this moment. He was provoking, provoking Alice's endurance.
This puppet, personally crafted by Held, had maintained a good reputation as a mature woman until her identity was discovered by Xi Lan.
Alice would be angry, but she couldn't show it. Lotus was still there, Direjie was still there. Her identity could not be exposed while the mission was incomplete.
Time quietly passed. Alice actually suppressed her anger, slowly pulled out his hand, and pleaded in a low voice, “Save me... Held...” Her tone changed, and she said sharply, “As a righteous Adventurer, you should not do such rude things.”
Just then, Heaven's Seal suddenly flickered with a faint light. Alice actually tilted her head and fainted, but she still clutched maryllete in her hand.
Looking at Alice's fresh and ethereal face even in her sleep, a very bold idea suddenly surged in Ye Lin's heart!
He quietly carried Alice on his back, took a super-speed capsule, and slipped away...
Alice was controlled by Held's 【Evil Spirit Curse】; her actions and will all followed Held's guidance. If Celia could break the 【Evil Spirit Curse】 ahead of time, wouldn't that mean cutting off Held's eyes and ears in Arad?
