Chapter 345: Chapter 345 – Gift
Chapter 345: Chapter 345 – Gift
Late night. Hearthstone Tavern.
Joshua was in his study looking at the ceiling. An originium crystal emitting a warm light was present on the ceiling. The originium crystal dispersed the darkness in the room. An unknown insect was attracted by the light and flying around the originium crystal nonstop.
Today, Ciri had returned to her room very early. The reason for that was because she had entered a state of embarrassment after she finished making her declarations in the carriage.
Joshua was also affected by the atmosphere. He never expected for Ciri to be so serious when making her ‘lifelong declaration’ in front of him. Momentarily, Joshua was at a loss as to how to respond.
"I don’t think that’s any different from entrusting one’s life… or a marriage proposal?"
As Joshua pondered how to face Ciri tomorrow, a crow landed on his study’s window sill.
"How’s the investigation going?" Joshua removed his tangled expression and turned to look at the crow.
"Among Norland’s Seven Sages, Purple Mage is one of the Sages with the least amount of information available. Currently, all I’ve gathered is that she had fought with Yellow Mage over a disciple before," Dark Elf Thousand Faces’ voice sounded from the crow’s mouth.
"Okay. Thanks for your trouble."
Joshua was not too hopeful that Black Dove will be able to provide him with useful information. After all, Purple Mage was an existence far older than the Black Dove organization.
The crow jumped a couple times on the window sill before flapping its wings and flying into the night sky.
The departure of the Dark Elf Thousand Faces does not represent the stoppage of the investigation. A message popped up before Joshua’s eyes. It was sent by Ash-colored Owl.
‘Purple Mage Mellors? I do know some things about her. However, those are not memories that I want to recall.’
Just by reading the first message Gray Mage sent him, Joshua knew that it was the right choice to inquire Gray Mage.
The message he received was extremely long. The Sage known as ‘Norland’s Living Fossil’ informed Joshua some of the things that happened in Norland in the past.
Purple Mage was the only woman among the Seven Sages. Inevitably, her appearance and talent captured the hearts of the other Sages.
Gray Mage candidly explained that Croshere and Moracio, the Yellow Mage and the Black Mage, were the fiercest competitors fighting over Mellors. In the end, Black Mage Moracio won.
Back then, Norland was still only the size of a small village. Yet, they held a magnificent wedding ceremony.
Unfortunately, the post-marriage life wasn’t blissful. Among the mages existed a rumor of the ‘Bloodline Curse.’ That is, the more talented mage couples were, the less likely their offspring will be able to survive.
Gray Mage’s messages suddenly stopped at this point. Joshua was forced to send another message to ask for follow ups.
‘Did their child die prematurely?’ asked Joshua.
‘Human young are incapable of bearing the tremendous amount of magic power. In fact, even Mellors nearly died…’
‘…’
Reading between the words, Joshua was able to tell that it was a difficult subject for Gray Mage to talk about.