Whispering Poems

Chapter 4097 The Candidate for the Perfect Son

Chapter 4097 Candidate - The Perfect Son

Shad did not relax:

"Although she is dead, but..."

"However, Flamel's soul did not continue on its journey; she used some kind of secret method to leave her soul in the material world. In the process of researching the Philosopher's Stone, she attempted to concoct an elixir of immortality, which allowed her to give birth to Vigo Astley even after being affected by the Emerald Book."

After the potions ran out, she prepared a ritual to ensure that even if her life ended, she would still have a chance to return.

After Luvia said this, Shad finally let out a long sigh:

"Very good, exactly as I guessed. Dead, but not completely dead."

Both the past versions of Adele and Luvia with long hair said they had never seen this person before, so it seems that there must have been something wrong with Lemaître's "resurrection" method.

"So where is her soul now? And what was the method of her resurrection?"

Shad asked again, and Luvia smiled; she genuinely found the matter very amusing:

"What she left in her daughter's soul was not just a phrase from the Emerald Book; she also left a hint in Vigo Astley's soul. Once the witch reaches a certain age, she will instinctively have the desire to reproduce."

This suggestion was ingrained in her soul, and because it wasn't a negative influence in the strictest sense—merely amplifying the instinct for procreation—the witch herself was completely unaware of it.

Luvia looked at Shad:

"But the problem is, she embarked on the path of a witch before she even came of age, and we all know that."

Since Galina and Sylvie were both outside, Luvia lowered her voice:

"Witches don't have that physiological ability, so they don't have the instinctive desire to reproduce. I don't know where that female alchemist's soul is, but her resurrection method is related to Vigo Astley's descendants."

The general conditions are as follows: Once Vigo or her descendants touch upon the clues to the 'Perfect Child,' Lemaître will return as the first descendant of the one who unlocked the clues, and assist in completing the final birth of the 'Perfect Child.'

Luvia still couldn't help but laugh:

“I admit that the plan was perfect. She prepared very meticulous methods for it, not only tampering with Vigo Astley, but also giving the Astley family relatives a spiritual suggestion, asking them to do their best to ensure the smooth continuation of the family bloodline.”

The female alchemist had considered all possibilities, but she hadn't foreseen that her daughter was incapable of bearing children. Therefore, all her preparations were in vain. The 'Perfect Child' might have a chance of being born, but her plan to resurrect as originally intended was likely dashed.

We've heard many stories about fate on the island of Fatumunst, and this incident perfectly illustrates the saying that even the most meticulous planning can't withstand a little joke from fate.

Shade nodded slightly; it made sense that the girls of the past had never seen this person. In a world without outsiders, Vigo might not even have survived until the beginning of the "Creation" story, let alone left any descendants. Of course, Peggy Nicolas Lemaître could not have been resurrected using the identity of Vigo's descendant.

"So where is her soul now?"

Shad asked again, but Luvia shook her head:

“I didn’t get any information from the divination. This coin is mainly used to determine if she is a candidate. Yes, she and the ‘Perfect Child’ are both, but the premise is that the ‘Perfect Child’ must actually be born. The current state of being split into four definitely doesn’t count.”

Luvia then warned Shad:

"Furthermore, although her most reliable method of resurrection is certainly out of the question, she has other means of resurrection. Now that the 'Perfect Child' project has restarted, her soul will probably awaken from its more than twenty years of slumber. Even without a physical body, Lemaître's soul is still capable of acting independently."

In her past life, the "Perfect Child" project went unnoticed by Vige, but the arrival of outsiders changed that:

"So, perhaps we'll encounter the spirit of Vige's mother?"

Shad confirmed, and Luvia nodded:

"Yes. Moreover, the divination shows that although the female alchemist was weak before her death, she had already become a twelfth-ring sorcerer through her research on the Philosopher's Stone and the Emerald Book. If she hadn't died so young, she probably would have advanced to the thirteenth ring long ago. Her talent in alchemy is truly astonishing."

The Ring Sorcerer's strength will certainly be weakened without a physical body. But given how far she has progressed on the path of human transmutation, perhaps she can obtain a body in another way through certain means.

Xia De nodded:

"It seems that the 'Perfect Child' plan might be harmful to Vigo. Otherwise, after Lema's soul was revived, she could have gone directly to Vigo. If her plan did not harm Vigo, even if she had used leather items and was related to the [Truth Society], Vigo might still have been willing to go with her mother to complete her sister's birth in order to qualify as a chosen one."

Luvia agrees with Shad's opinion:

"Since she hasn't shown up, the plan is likely to harm the witch. In any case, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I will write to summon Joey Barton and Ms. Marilyn Handel from the front lines to the Arcadia region."

Although we have Sister Daphne, having these two experts in dealing with souls unwilling to leave provides some reassurance.

The two men, burdened by a death curse, are currently wandering the front lines of the Civil War, comforting and sending away souls unwilling to leave. Arcadia City is just on the outskirts of the Eastern Front, so a trip there wouldn't be too far for them.

Shad nodded:

"So, this means we've determined one candidate for 'creation.' Is it possible to determine her ranking among the candidates? Or are there still special rules this time?"

Luvia shook her head:

“Similar to the story of death, whoever is the first to create the ‘Child of the End’ will be qualified to perform the Chosen One’s Ritual. Once I get the next coin, I want to divine about ‘Twilight’. Creating the Child of the End is just a condition for becoming a Chosen One; the real ritual may be related to ‘Twilight’.”

"no problem."

"There's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you, Iluna's eyes."

She paused, clasped her hands together on the table, and then observed Shad's expression:

“I don’t want Iluna to use her eyes to collect ‘distorted life sparks,’ but I can let her use her eyes to collect normal sparks, just like that witch. She will probably encounter many scenes rich in life force, just like you, and this ability will be useful to her.”

Luvia reiterated:

“I will remind Iluna to be careful. You yourself said that Vigo Astley has verified that the technology is safe. Besides, I just want Iluna to try it out. Maybe her eyes are actually not capable of that kind of human transmutation modification.”

Xia De looked at her for a long time before nodding:

"I'll speak to Iluna about this myself, and write to her tomorrow evening to ask her to come over."

The results of Luvia's divination were later shared by Shad with the other girls in the family.

Even the most perfect plan cannot withstand the cruel jokes of fate.

Winnie made the same assessment, while Galina and Sylvie were both somewhat uncomfortable. Although it was Vigo's family's business, the topic of witches' infertility was brought up again, which made them not particularly happy.

That night, Winnie didn't leave but went downstairs to rest with Tifa and the others. Luvia, Galina, and Sylvie stayed on the second floor with Shad, and Luvia once again praised Lacey for choosing such a nice bed.

Both witches seemed preoccupied tonight, and Shad noticed this. So, before the evening's activities began, he reached out to stop the girls from reaching out their hands, sat on the bed, and said to everyone:

"I want to talk to you."

"Okay, what do you want to talk about?"

The girls were all in their pajamas, and sparse moonlight pierced through the thick fog of the city night into the bedroom. Luvia, clutching a pillow, asked with a smile, while Galina sat diagonally to Shad's left, and Sylvie had already hugged him from behind.

Seeing Xia De's serious expression, they all thought he was about to say something important, but instead he asked this question:

"Are you with me for pleasure, or for having children?"

"Shad~"

Luvia blushed and threw the pillow at Shad, while Sylvie behind her looked rather embarrassed as well.

"What a strange question! How could you ask such a thing?"

Ignoring their complaints, Shad took Galina's hand and pulled her closer to him:

"Then you answer this question—Galina, what is it for?"

Although she had been in a close relationship with Shad for a full year, the Duchess didn't think she was bold enough to admit her feelings in front of others.

"I do not want to answer."

"You must answer."

"You're all about pleasure, really. It can't just be me answering, Luvia, Sylvia, you two need to give us your answers too!"

"I'm just like you!"

Luvia quickly said, and Sylvie hugged Shad's neck and closed her eyes:

"Okay, me too."

"You guys are so slippery."

The red-haired witch complained, and Shad pulled Galina directly into his arms:

"Since the activities at night are for enjoyment, not for procreation, I don't understand why you're unhappy tonight."

"We're not unhappy. I don't want to talk about this kind of topic; it makes us seem petty."

Unable to pronounce the word, Shad kissed her on the cheek.

"Then let me answer my own question. Every night I welcome you into this bedroom, not to procreate, but for..."

"Alright, alright, we understand, stop talking."

Blushing with embarrassment, Sylvie quickly covered Shad's mouth with her hand. After a few sounds of fabric being torn, the night's activities officially began. Before Luvia could even marvel at Shad's skillful methods, she was also pulled close by Shad.

A sweet kiss spoke of passionate feelings. Seeing Galina and Sylvie warming up Shad, the fortune teller whispered a compliment:

"That's a very clever and impressive method!"

Which aspect are you referring to?

Luvia gently patted Shad, then hugged Shad's head in her arms.