novelonline Chapter 4258 The Restorationists
Chapter 4258 The Restorationists
Chapter 4258 The Restorationists
The sunlight not only nourished Wei Ge's soul and body, but also influenced her power. However, she had only just awakened and needed time to adapt to this new power. Wei Ge herself didn't know exactly what changes it would bring to her.
"I'm also very interested in the demonic eye of that ancient witch you mentioned. Is this what you gained from going to the Sea of Origin? Getting the person being watched by the demonic eye pregnant, the mother would probably be very interested in this kind of demonic eye."
Luvia and Iluna wouldn't arrive at Shad's place until 7 PM tonight, so Shad wasn't in a hurry to go home. Before dinner, he also retrieved the crown and scepter from his study; he had them appraised by Professor Manning after the meeting on Saturday afternoon.
"Professor Manning is convinced they are genuine, at least more genuine than the crowns in the Anjou family treasury."
Vigo and Agelina were not surprised by the result, after all, the appraisers on Grandma Cassandra's side were almost certain that they were genuine.
"Although I had already guessed it, I still find fate quite interesting. Such a treasure just happened to appear in my generation when the family passed down the inheritance, and I don't want to be a queen."
Wei Ge didn't touch those two items again:
"Although I would like to put them back in storage, I have a feeling that since they were found at such a sensitive time, they will definitely cause me trouble next."
Shad held the same view:
"I just don't know where the trouble is coming from. If it's just the Derinor Zionists, ordinary people aren't a threat to us."
However, Xiad paused for a moment:
"Unless they've partnered with illegal ring warlock groups like the Tyranny Club, the Legion of World Eaters, or the Conspiracy Council. There are reports that these people are already influencing the war, and lately, besides keeping an eye on the Arcadia region, the Church of the Five Gods' biggest task has been searching for and eliminating these people."
"It's not impossible for the Restorationists to cooperate with the illegal Ring Warlocks. Didn't you say that the assassination of the King in Tobesk a while ago was because the Tyranny Club made a wish to Mr. Snake? During the war, these illegal Ring Warlock organizations have become bolder."
"Then I'll keep these two items for now. If all goes well, you can put them back into the family treasury after all this is over."
Xia De then suggested, and Wei Ge nodded in agreement:
“No problem, or you can give it directly to Margaret, but Margaret must compensate the family politically.”
Her thinking was simple, but Shad noticed that Adelina, who was standing to the side, seemed to have something to say:
"What's wrong, Adelina?"
The little princess said somewhat shyly:
"Since the legitimacy of Delineor is in our hands, why not try to contact the Delineor Zionists? We can bring them under our control, obtain their secrets, and, if necessary, use them to curry favor with Margaret. Wouldn't that make better use of these two items?"
Eve looked at her with some surprise. The tall girl had gotten to know Adelina a bit over this time. She had always thought that Adelina was the kind of soft, sweet, and romantic innocent princess from fairy tales.
Shad knew of Adelina's extraordinary abilities, and after thinking about it, he thought the idea was feasible, but Vig disagreed:
“I cannot allow the Astley family to get involved with those people. Although I have ways to get rid of them even if I do, ancestral teachings say that our family cannot associate with these people, and I am unwilling to do so unless absolutely necessary.”
Adelina then whispered:
"I'm sorry, teacher, I..."
“It’s alright. Your idea is actually quite right. It’s just that I can’t carry out this plan because of my personal wishes.”
Wei Ge looked at the two treasures on the table:
"The Kingdom of Delinor is dead, it died hundreds of years ago, and it will not be resurrected because of the appearance of the crown. Why won't they believe it?"
"They" refers to both the Zionists and those who have always been wary of the Astley family.
Shad then informed Vigo that Luvia was researching the lens of the astrological instrument, and he also explained that Luvia had proposed using the identity of the [Witch Council] to contact the [Prophet Association] in order to obtain the right to use the Astrological Tower.
"Of course, most importantly, we need to contact the Truth Society. Perhaps they know about your mother's connection with the prophets, which could help us further reconstruct your mother's past."
Shade said, and Viggo nodded, saying that her followers could do it.
"Also, Luvia believes that the legendary 'Burgundy Royal Treasure' might hold the secrets of this family's origins. Viggo, have you heard of this?"
"Of course I've heard of it. People who grew up in this city all know the legend of the treasure."
Viggo nodded, and Eve then explained:
“Long ago, archaeologists and curious explorers tried to find the rumored treasure, but so far no one has found any clues. I also grew up in this city, and the academic community currently believes that the rumors about the treasure are false, just rumors after the destruction of Delinor.”
Otherwise, the Delineo Zionists would be even more eager to find that treasure than ordinary people. With money, these people, long abandoned by the times, would likely cause even greater trouble for the Arcadia region.
The crown and scepter were hidden by the vampires' illusion magic, so Shad knew very well that even if the treasure existed, it was unlikely to be found by ordinary means. Luvia might be able to guide Shad to the treasure if she were willing to use special divination, but the last remaining coin shouldn't be used so easily.
However, Viggo said she would help Shad look for more clues. If the treasure really exists, it must be in the Arcadia region.
When the topic of those Zionists came up, another question came to mind:
"It's said that group has been causing trouble ever since Delinor was destroyed. They've been repeatedly wiped out by the Gray Gloves agents over the centuries, only to reappear each time. Where does their financial support come from? Even if they have political ideals, these people still need to eat, right?"
Vigé glanced at Adelina instinctively, but then felt that it wasn't something that couldn't be said:
"This issue is complex and sensitive. MI6 once funded this group. Besides the foreigners in the north, the Anjou family's rule in the country was not without opposition, or rather, there are always conspirators in any era, and those who attempted to overthrow the monarchy were also connected with this group of useful restorationists."
Of course, the biggest beneficiaries of this group were the old nobles from the time when Carsonrick unified the southern territories. Many of those old nobles have survived to the present day, and although many years have passed since the war of southern unification, they still yearn to return to the era of southern division, so that they can completely control a region like their ancestors, and even wear the crown.
"This is wartime; I wouldn't be surprised if those Zionists partnered with anyone."
Viggo explained it this way, and Shad then looked at Adelina, who knew a lot about this kind of thing, and Adelina also spoke up:
“I’ve heard my mother say before that the destabilizing forces on the Old World, such as the Delin Or Zionists and the De La Rion separatists, actually receive some funding from the archipelago kingdoms. Although the islanders are seen by the general public as only knowing how to drink and rob, they also understand that as long as the Old World remains unstable, there will be no opportunity to send troops to interfere in the politics of the archipelago region.”
Of course, after the Age of Discovery, ambitious individuals who settled in the New World were also plotting to influence the political situation in the Old World. My father once said that there was a pack of despicable hyenas in the New World, which probably referred to them.
Wei Ge nodded gently:
“Our family has long been far removed from the political center of Willendale, so I don’t know much about these things. It’s possible that some of my ancestors sponsored those people, but at least my father and my generation have no connection with them.”
The physical ease made Wei Ge feel happy, and she would be content even if things remained this way in the future.
As Shad prepared to leave after dinner, she gave him a deep kiss to say goodbye, and Adelina and Eve, who were standing nearby, clearly felt that she wanted to devour Shad whole.
Sirius is currently in Moon Bay City with the Golden Dawn Opera Troupe, so Shad asked Vige to help him contact Vanessa and the others in the council. Shad plans to find time to go to Moon Bay next week to talk to Sirius about the Forgotten Swamp.
That evening, when Shad and Mia returned home, besides Iluna and Luvia, Galina was also there. They had been talking about Iluna before Shad returned, and as Tifa took Shad's coat, Iluna pointed to her golden left eye:
"After the witch in Arcadia City gave my left eye the power of a 'Spark,' I have been trying to use this eye to store the spark of life in my subsequent actions."
She stopped Shad from asking further questions:
"Don't worry, I only store normal life sparks. Those activated machines and corpses have been sealed away by the Church."
Luvia also explained why she came with Iluna tonight:
“Iluna’s left eye is special. Even though it has absorbed a huge amount of life force, there is no limit to its storage capacity yet. However, her use of this life force is currently very rudimentary, so I was thinking of whether she could use Miss Felianana’s ‘Spark Source Secret Technique’ to use this life force.”
Shad agreed with Luvia's opinion:
“It should be fine, but Miss Feliana developed the arcane arts from the perspective that the source of the fire and the caster themselves are independent of each other. Iluna’s ‘source of fire’ is her left eye.”
He hesitated for a moment:
“Iluna, you should learn that ‘Spark Source Secret Technique’ first. I’ll try to contact the [Magic Eye Club]; the power they possess is probably more suitable for you.”
Having sensed the power to nourish all things from the sunlight, Shad mentioned to Iluna the idea of infusing his life force into the sunlight, which was similar to his own attempt to infuse his life force into the moonlight.
Iluna had tried this approach before, but compared to Shad's desperate attempt against the "Shadow of Withering" in the Bloodstained Factory, Iluna's attempt was much less successful. Her use of the power of sunlight was biased towards its supreme power rather than towards the characteristics of life, and this time even the power of the Chosen One could not help her.