novelonline Chapter 3643 Winnie's Memories
Chapter 3643 Winnie's Memories
Chapter 3643 Winnie's Memories
"Speaking of which, I almost forgot about this."
As everyone was chatting, Miss Noirey by the fire pulled out a plain-looking black key:
"This is the key to safe room number 1024. Let's keep it as a souvenir."
With a gentle tap, using some unknown force, the key instantly multiplied into five, which she then distributed to everyone.
Xia De asked curiously:
"Do they still have a key to room 1024?"
"Yes, when we found the room, the key was in front of the shrine. But because there were always people in the room, we never used the key."
Holding the key as a souvenir, Shad thought of that question again:
"So, why exactly does safe room number 1024 exist?"
"I know."
Ms. Gerd said, noticing everyone looking at her, she explained:
“I only found out suddenly after I left that my mother’s room when she arrived at the hotel was room 1024. When she made a deal with God, she proposed that room 1024 be used as a resting place for people who arrived at the hotel later. However, she installed surveillance equipment there to monitor all the later arrivals.”
“But we didn’t feel like we were being watched.”
"Yes, the power of the shrine prevented my mother's methods from working. That place was no longer her room, so the power of the gods would not allow her methods to succeed."
At that time, Mr. Hamilton received a hint from God for each of us. My hint was—those who yearn to find their relatives fail to look at their own feet. My mother's methods were actually hidden beneath the floorboards; I simply didn't notice them.
As Ms. Gerd spoke, she took an item from the large book she was holding and handed it to Shad:
"I think this should be handled by you."
It was a blood-red arc, and Miss Cohens immediately recognized it as similar to the star-blue arc that Shad had brought back this time.
The moment Shad saw it, he understood what it was:
"The fate of reproduction."
"Yes, all of Mother's research and experimental data are in the 'Kingdom.' I will destroy the other dangerous items with the academy later, but this is the only one I think you should need."
The crimson arc shimmered in the firelight. Shad brought it closer to Mia, but the cat immediately pushed it away with its paw, clearly not liking it.
With the addition of the "War Arc" harvested from the underwater cave, Shad acquired two Arcs on this journey. Moreover, unlike the "War Arc," the "Breeding Arc" slightly enhances Shad's Red Moon power and also strengthens some "Pink Spells."
"Besides that, there's something else I think you should know."
Ms. Gerd added that this time, however, she didn't bring anything out:
"I don't know if my mother marked it on purpose, or if the gods gave me a hint. When I scanned my mother's research data with my mind, I found information about the alien experiments she was conducting when I was tracking her last whereabouts."
I previously stated that those alien species were related to snakes, but not to beastmen. My mother believed that these snake-people were a subspecies of humans, resulting from a mutation of unknown origin (Chapter 3566). My mother believed that the mutation involved some ancient secrets, and therefore conducted research on it, attempting to break the shackles that prevented artificial humans from further becoming human.
The experimental results showed that the mutated snake-people were more adapted to harsh environments and could remain normal in extremely chaotic environments, even for extended periods without water or food. However, they had weaker emotions, a very low sense of self, and an extremely low level of presence.
The mother later discovered that they were less human than her androids and possessed a very dangerous potential for mutation, so she abandoned the research project and wiped out all the 'snake people' in one fell swoop.
Xia De nodded and noted these things down. Although he didn't know the significance of this information, he figured it would probably be useful later.
They didn't discuss these serious topics for the rest of the time, but instead shared their visions for the future and their plans for life. By the campfire under the starlight, chatting and laughing with his friends in the firelight, Xia De even felt a little sleepy.
In such a distant era, with ample leisure time to do nothing, he couldn't imagine how fortunate he truly was.
This time-traveling adventure has yielded considerable rewards. While both [Starlight] and [Star Tear] are spells, they are both very useful. The effects of the Moon Beast's eyes extend beyond this; the primordial moon is still reflected in his eyes, and he needs time to understand the changes this will bring.
He placed "Breeding Curve" in the "Manual of Fate," giving it a separate page, just like "War Curve." The only items he would take this time were the key to safe room 1024 as a souvenir, and the letter the werewolf girl had left in the moon beast's room; everything else was left for Winnie and the others.
With the spirit rune of Snow White in hand, Shad knew that he had drawn the power of "innocence" from the story, which ultimately allowed him to successfully corrupt the "Kingdom." The function of the still-developing Mystery Lock was likely related to this—the power to influence and change the world with the purest emotions. Shad eagerly awaited the moment when his ninth fairy tale mystery lock would take shape.
Of course, in Shad's view, besides gaining the power to shatter stars, the greatest reward of this adventure was still the girl who rested her head on his body. He was glad that he had been able to save her from demons and corruption.
He couldn't take the Holy Grail with him, but Winnie might find it useful. And barring any unforeseen circumstances, their next meeting would be over seven thousand years later, at the gates of a secluded snow-capped castle in the Fatumens Mountains.
He didn't say much to her; they simply chatted with their companions about various things, discussing their pasts and futures. And when time was up, Miss Novares asked Shad again:
"So, you're going to shatter the stars next?"
Shad smiled:
"Not only will I shatter the stars, I will also save the world."
After a slight pause, he stroked Xiaomia as he spoke:
"Well then, it's time to say goodbye."
He didn't stand up, but simply said goodbye to everyone.
"Then goodbye, Mr. Hamilton. Knowing that there will still be heroes like you fighting against evil in the future, I know that our cause will surely succeed."
Miss Cohens smiled and said.
"Thank you for your help. You have allowed me to see the moon's light again, instead of focusing solely on the power of evil. May the moon forever illuminate your path, and may the starlight accompany you on your journey."
Miss Novare bowed her head and prayed softly.
“I will strive to protect this world in this era. Mr. Hamilton, we all know you are doing something even greater. I am not qualified to judge the future, but if you get tired on the road, you might as well stop and look up at the stars, just like you are now.”
Ms. Gerd said with concern, and Shad smiled and nodded:
"You're not the first person to tell me not to walk too fast, but it's nothing, the starry sky is indeed beautiful."
"So, we'll definitely meet again, right?"
Winnie asked one last question, and Shad nodded quite firmly:
"Yes, definitely. In fact, I've been waiting for you."
This statement was actually against the rules, but fortunately, the tree father did not punish him for it.
A smile appeared on the black-haired girl's face. She nodded gently, and then saw white mist emerge in the space around Shad:
"Well then, stay safe and see you in the future."
He disappeared with everyone's blessings by the fire, along with Mia.
The four ladies' gazes lingered on the spot where he had disappeared, and they didn't look away for a long time. Finally, it was Lady Gerd who spoke first:
"If there are still people like this protecting the world in the future, it seems that the dark ages have truly passed after the Third and Fourth Ages."
"What happened next?"
When Winnie recalled what happened after Shad left, she found that her memories of that time were vague because the person who had melted her heart with the warmest touch was no longer there, and that period of time was no longer important to her.
She only remembered that the four of them rested by the lake all night, then extinguished the campfire at dawn and set off together to leave the vast forest.
They parted ways at the edge of the forest. She first accepted Lady Gerd's invitation to stay at the Zalas Academy's headquarters for a few years, learning about the current world situation. Lady Gerd's return and the information she brought back greatly surprised the witches of the Zalas Academy, and they warmly welcomed Winnie's arrival.
It wasn't until Lady Gerd ascended to the eleventh-order witch and no longer needed her protection that she left the Zalas Academy alone and headed to the northern end of the world.
Many things happened in the following centuries. She attended the engagement ceremony of Miss Novare and Miss Cohens. After Miss Gerd died and left as an angel, the Zalas Society once again sought her help to solve other problems left by her mother.
But most of the time, she simply wandered the glaciers and snowfields of the northernmost part of the world, just like her simple past. She watched adventurers come and go, occasionally lending a helping hand; she watched the local tribes sing for the god of winter under the aurora on deep winter nights, and sometimes she would join in the soft singing.
Even the god who appeared as a young girl had come to see her, but after she declared that she was waiting patiently for the person of the future, the god nodded, smiled, and left.
In that world of ice and snow, the seasons are not distinct, and time itself becomes blurred by the ice and snow. Young snow foxes grow up to be beautiful, give birth to cubs, and then grow old and die; this cycle has repeated itself countless times.
Five hundred years seemed to have passed in the blink of an eye. Although she had not been able to regain her lost power, she felt that her connection with this world was growing stronger.
One day, on an ordinary winter afternoon, the weather on the snow-covered plains was unusually fine.
A witch's party that had traveled a long way set up camp nearby, seemingly searching for something. The symbols on the flags fluttering in the camp belonged to the witch emperor of a nearby kingdom. And soon after, a strange thirteenth-tier witch indeed found her:
"Good afternoon. I am a member of the Zalas Society. I have heard of your presence in the society."
The unfamiliar witch looked her over curiously, then seemed to understand the meaning in her cold eyes:
"I'm bothering you today because I'm looking for an opportunity to break through to demigod status. May I ask for your help?"
(End of this chapter)