novelonline Chapter 4272 Dangerous Ideas
Chapter 4272 Dangerous Ideas
Chapter 4272 Dangerous Ideas
Ms. Handel and Joey Barton had other matters to attend to, so Shad didn't invite them to stay for dinner at Fragrant House. However, as he saw them downstairs, Shad inquired about their progress in searching for Viggo's mother; unfortunately, they hadn't found any clues yet.
However, Joey Barton still provided Shad with a very important piece of information:
"The boundaries of the world are becoming blurred, and a strange space containing infinite life energy is converging on the area where this city is located."
Xia De was taken aback:
"You mean the Sea of Origin? You can sense the Sea of Origin approaching Arcadia?"
The cursed soul nodded:
"I can vaguely sense it, but I can't pinpoint the exact time when that area will descend. It's just that before the red sea truly descends, a tide will definitely reach here first."
He explained:
"Perhaps the local waters suddenly turn red, perhaps a certain area is suddenly submerged, or perhaps there are other phenomena. In short, the convergence of that space cannot be stopped."
Shad said something he had thought about before:
"What would happen if the Sea of Origin were to connect with that black water that you and I both know about?"
Aside from the utterly impossible plan of using the sun to evaporate the Sea of Origin, this was the only way Shad could currently think of to combat that red ocean, an idea he had only finalized after dreaming of the little black cat and Mrs. Hera Orsenfort a few days ago.
Ms. Handel shook her head:
“We don’t know what will happen. But it’s best not to do it before we know the consequences. The ocean where the Creator created life, because it is anchored to the concept of the ‘origin of life,’ is far less important than death, which symbolizes the final destination of all souls, but it is still quite important to this world.”
Once the two come into contact, the previously calmed concept of death will most likely be affected. At best, the line between life and death will blur again, creating more zones on the edge of life and death, causing the "Between of Life and Death" to become restless once more, and even more terrifying things may occur.
She paused for a moment before speaking:
"This is a very dangerous idea."
Ms. Handel did not deny that Shad's idea could indeed achieve the goal of defeating the "Sea of Origin," but she believed that the price to be paid for it was more important.
Shad nodded; he wasn't the impulsive type.
“I understand, I won’t use this method lightly. I won’t create another problem just to solve one.”
After seeing Mrs. Handel and Joey Barton off, Shad wanted to talk to Adelina. The little princess was nowhere to be found in the study. Shad asked the maid and learned that she had returned to her room to change clothes, intending to visit the children she had rescued. Viggo would also examine her again that evening.
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After the knock, Adelina, hearing that it was Shad outside, opened the door for him. Adelina didn't bring much luggage; most of her clothes were bought for her by Miss Rowling after she arrived at the Fragrant Residence.
Adelina was clearly not finished changing her clothes yet. After closing the door, she whispered:
"Did your sisters send you to comfort me? Honestly, I'm not a child anymore."
Despite saying this, she still hugged Shad. Shad said nothing and hugged her back. Adelina closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then kept her eyes closed and raised her head, waiting for Shad's response.
Adelina is indeed a very strong girl. In her past life, she traveled far and wide to "heal" Laceia, and after Laceia's death, she launched a war of unification, achieving the first unification of human civilization in the Sixth Era. Even now, when Laceia no longer needs saving, she has the courage to step out from under Laceia's "wings" and face the world alone.
She is more independent and capable than most girls. The only impact of today's events on her is that it has reaffirmed Adelina's belief that in this era, power is the foundation for her to speak out. Of course, having a good sister and a good lover is also very important.
This afternoon's kiss was more earnest and intense than ever before for Adelina. After the kiss, looking at Adelina's flushed face and shining eyes, Shad saw a glimpse of Lacey in her for a fleeting moment. But Adelina was right; she truly didn't need anyone's comfort. She was stronger than Lacey thought.
"I will complete the tasks that you and the teacher assigned me diligently."
Adelina said very solemnly:
"This is the only thing I can do right now."
"Actually, your most important thing right now is to learn from Vigo. Although you are not a chosen one like Emilia and Iluna, with your talent, advancing to the Central Ring should not be a problem before this summer. Once you enter the Central Ring, you will be able to do even more."
Adelina nodded gently in Shad's arms, then lowered her voice and asked:
"If I can get promoted to Central before the end of summer, Sir Charles, could you give me a reward?"
Xia De laughed:
"Of course, so what do you want?"
Adelina's face was flushed:
"We'll talk about it later. I won't make things difficult for you."
She kissed Shad again, smacked her lips, and couldn't resist kissing him once more before gently pushing him away.
"Let's leave it at that this time. After all, this is the teacher's place, and the teacher will come to find me again later."
Adelina said this, then added somewhat shyly:
"Wait a mininute."
She hurried into the changing room, but quickly came out again with her head down, handing a piece of fabric to Shad. This was certainly not underwear; even if Adelina were that bold, she would risk being discovered by her sister or aunt. What she gave Shad was simply her personal handkerchief:
"Thank you, knight, you saved me once again today."
She said softly, and Shad took the handkerchief and replied:
“This is what I should do, Your Highness.”
In short, Adelina wasn't too affected by today's accident, but it's conceivable that she'll study even harder in the near future, which should make Lacey very happy.
"Also, please thank Ellie for me. She protected me today, and I'll give her lots of apples next time we meet."
Adelina has not forgotten this incident either.
The children rescued by Adelina have all regained consciousness. Vigo's followers are all women, which makes communication with the children much easier. After confirming that they were all in good health, Vigo decided not to inform the church about the incident. Instead, she erased some of the children's memories, making them believe that they had simply been abducted and later rescued by the Astley family.
Child abduction was not unusual at a time when war refugees were gathering outside the city. However, Adelina's identity could not be revealed, and Viggo originally intended for the children to forget Adelina completely. But due to Adelina's insistence, the little princess remained in the children's memories as a "distant relative of the Astley family."
Before evening, when Adelina visited the children, neither Shad nor Viggo accompanied her. The memory processing was now complete, and the children would soon be returned to their homes. Apart from two children from wealthy middle-class families, including the flower girl named Little Marika, the other children came from impoverished backgrounds in the outer city.
What these children have in common is that they all live difficult lives, lacking care and love from their families.
Adelina's appearance made them nervous, given the Astley family's reputation in the area. However, Adelina asked everyone to sit down, and in just a few words, she regained the children's trust in her as a noblewoman from a prominent family. After inquiring about their backgrounds, Adelina did a small favor.
Upon returning to Fragrance House, Adelina still wore a melancholy expression. When Shad asked her why, she said:
“After everyone sat down around me, I realized that the value of any item I could grab from my bedroom with my eyes closed might be higher than the entire annual income of those children’s families. I am a beneficiary, and I know these things myself, but I still want to help them.”
Eve was also in the study at that moment, so she asked with a smile:
"You gave them money, didn't you?"
Adelina immediately shook her head:
"Of course not. My sister said that you can give money when you do good deeds, but giving money is the least efficient way. I gave them a 'job'. Most of those kids run around on the streets every day. Some sell newspapers and deliver flowers, and some do other jobs. Even those two kids from middle-class families often spend time on the streets because they don't get much attention from their parents."
I had them record what they noticed each day, compiling it into a report for me, and I would pay them for each report. Most of the children couldn't write, and since my people had a base in the outer city, I could have the children visit regularly. The children might notice things adults miss, but I just hoped they would be mindful of safety. This way, I could give the children something to do, some income, and also teach them that they get paid for their work.
Eve blinked, realizing once again that she had underestimated this royal princess. Shad, on the other hand, saw Adelina's resourcefulness and talent once more. No one had taught Adelina to do this; she had simply seen and heard many things in the court, and thus learned these methods on her own.
The little princess is not weak. Her sister's passing made her incredibly strong, and even now that her sister is still alive, she remains incredibly strong.