Shadow of the Beautiful World

In the early morning, the stubborn biological clock wakes Merlin up at a specific time.

He opened his eyes, but the window was still dim, and the dawn had not yet arrived. On the other side of his body, Elsa was still asleep. After a long journey, she was a little tired, and the long-awaited reunion last night exhausted her energy.

A smile appeared on the corner of Merlin's mouth, and he got up quietly, without disturbing Elsa's dream.

In the dark, Merlin changed his clothes and came to the living room after washing up. He sat on the sofa and continued to read his magic book until 7:30, when he put down the magic book and came to the kitchen. The family prepares breakfast.

In just a few minutes, the salad made of diced fruit and yogurt, fried eggs and toasted bread were put on the plate and brought to the table.

You're in a good mood.

After going to the dentist, Frank, the pet dog with a row of braces on his teeth, lay down at Merlin's feet with a disdainful face, and he snorted:

Is it because last night's mating made you feel good? You should be virginal to Ms. Carol, Merlin...

Maybe we can leave it alone for now.

Merlin took out a small piece of beef from the refrigerator and threw it to Frank. The latter jumped into the air, rolled around, and accurately grabbed the food.

Merlin folded his arms and said to Frank at his feet:

I mean, if you disturb my good mood again, I'll throw you into Goo Goo's nest. Lorna is still awake, but no one can get you out before Goo Goo eats you .”

The threat from Merlin was immediate. Frank let out a low cry, looked at Merlin with a weird look, and then ran to the kennel in the corner of the living room wagging his short tail.

That's what Lorna made for it.

Lorna obviously liked the talking Frank more than Riven, who liked googoo more, and Frank, who successfully found a new backer in this house full of demons, finally didn't have to be afraid of the googoo. Made things difficult.

Of course, if it is sensible enough, it still has to avoid being alone with Cuckoo.

A few words frightened the cowardly alien dog Frank away, and Merlin shrugged. He looked at the time, and at 7:50 in the morning, he planned to wake up the two children. And just as Merlin got up, Elsa, who was wearing pajamas, also walked down the stairs.

Her green eyes blinked, and she looked curiously at Frank who was hiding in the kennel and gnawed on the bone. She felt the weirdness of this little dog last night, but she never had time to ask Merlin about Frank.

I feel like it's an alien, and it doesn't look friendly at me.

Elsa walked up to Merlin, kissed Merlin on the cheek, and said:

It's the same as Cuckoo, did you pick it up?

It's much more troublesome than Cuckoo.

Merlin says:

At least Cuckoo won't bother me by yelling. Sometimes when it gets noisy, I really want to lift it by the neck and throw it out. But Frank is not a different kind. He is a weak alien. You can put It is regarded as a kind of strange form, although it has a weird personality and is not a little bit threatening, it does not pose any threat.

All right.

Elsa took the baked bread, spread some jam, and said:

You still like to collect these quirky things.

It's a job requirement.

Merlin says:

Before the children get up, let's talk about the topic that was interrupted last night... You didn't come back this time just to see us, did you?

Don't make me sound so heartless, Merlin.

Elsa brushed her messy orange-yellow hair, and said:

I'm just a little homesick. Of course, I also have something to ask for your help, but I want to come back and live for a while. I'm used to the life here, and I suddenly discovered that living and sleeping like a real witcher Wandering around doesn't seem to suit me anymore.

While talking, she put her finger on the side of the bowl containing the fruit salad, and the breakfast became more delicious amidst the faint cold air.

Then don't go.

Merlin says:

Continue to open your small shop, I don't expect you to make money anyway.

Hearing this sentence, Elsa stopped moving the salad with a spoon, and she glanced at Merlin, she said:

It's not as romantic as what I said last night, but let me think about it.

Okay, let's talk about business.

Miss Witcher put a spoonful of diced fruit into her mouth, she said softly:

I found my father, and I found Dracula.

They are here?

Merlin's eyes became more serious, and he confirmed:

in New York?

Um.

Elsa nodded and said:

To be precise, they are in Sulfur Harbor, an alien city under Manhattan. I caught a Dracula's attendant in Canada, and used some small means to get information from her.

They should have arrived at Sulfur Port four months ago, but unexpectedly, after Dracula entered the city, he was very high-profile. He seemed to be planning something, but the Magic Congress had no intention of intervening.

We have not received information on this.

Merlin tapped his fingers lightly on the table, he frowned and said:

Although s..l.d. has not been able to insert his hand into Sulfur Harbor, the vampire families who are cooperating with us should not be unaware of the arrival of a legendary vampire. In other words, they have noticed, but they do not want to participate in this matter Li, so I chose to conceal it... It seems that this is really bad.

Merlin says:

It seems that I have to meet with the Supreme Duke as soon as possible.

But let's not talk about Dracula for the time being. What's going on with your father? When he came to New York, you should have not left. Didn't he come to see you?

I have no idea.

A look of concern flashed in Elsa's pretty green eyes, and she said:

Father may have followed Dracula all the way into Sulfur Harbor, but he disappeared as silently as Dracula. This makes me a little worried, Merlin, tell me, will my father...

Don't think about it.

Merlin put his hand on Elsa's cold hand, and he said:

Before you get the exact news, don't think too badly about the matter, not to mention that if I remember correctly, your father still has a demon-hunting relic that restrains Dracula... Well, let's eat it later After dinner, I will send Ruiwen and Lorna to my sister, and then we will go to the Grand Duke, we will definitely get some useful news from that cunning legendary vampire.

Um.

Elsa breathed a sigh of relief, she stopped talking, and Merlin also felt the entanglement and worry in the girl's heart. She ran away from home a few years ago to find her father, and now she has become an official witcher, and she is still awakened. With weird abilities and definite news about her father, she really didn't want to wait any longer.

But Elsa knew that she had to come to Merlin for help, which proved that she still had reason.

After all, Sulfur Harbor, a place inhabited by millions of aliens, is indeed not very suitable for a demon hunter to enter alone.

After the meal, Merlin drove Ruiwen, Lorna, Googoo and Frank to Mei's house. Mei welcomed the children very much, and Little Peter was also very happy, and kept pestering Merlin Uncle asked him to make magic for himself, but unfortunately, Uncle Merlin had important things to do today, so he couldn't play with this cute little guy.

As for Elsa who returned to Merlin's side, Mei is also very enthusiastic. As the saying goes, an elder sister is like a mother. She is really happy to see her brother who has been alone for a long time finally has a round-framed glasses. A girl who looks up to be civilized.

To be honest, Elsa's outfit, combined with her outstanding temperament, is really deceptive.

When the two left the cousin's house, Elsa said to Merlin in embarrassment:

Mei asked me secretly just now, when are we going to get married... Does your family care so much about your love life?

It's not just the family that cares.

Merlin sighed with some annoyance:

A lot of people are concerned, some friends I know or don't know, are urging me. You know, it's really annoying, but you can't refuse their 'kindness'.

The worst thing is...

Merlin opened the car door and said to Elsa:

I can't tell them I've never been single...

Carol?

Elsa smiled and said:

I'm also looking forward to meeting that wonderful lady.

Better not to see.

Merlin sat in the driver's seat, pushed his glasses, Icarus' omnic mode took over the car, the suv started smoothly, and drove towards the supreme family's estate on the outskirts of New York.

Looking at the passing scenery outside the window, he said:

Where have you been these past few months? Have you encountered anything interesting that you can share with me? I'd love to hear it.

Yes, I have.

Elsa took off her fake eyes, wiped them with a handkerchief, and said:

I went to southern Europe to meet some senior demon hunters and ask them about their combat skills. But I met an unexpected person on the border of Poland.

who?

Merlin asked curiously, Elsa put the glasses in front of her eyes and looked at them, then put them back on her face, she said to Merlin:

Master Geralt.

White wolf?

Merlin said in surprise:

Hasn't he been active in North America all the time? He appears and disappears.

No, Master White Wolf has been living in his own manor.

Elsa explained:

It is a vineyard in the mountains on the border of Poland. It is said that it was a territory given to him by the grand duchess of a small duchy named Toussaint in the Middle Ages. He lives there with his wife and daughter...I I was fortunate to meet that Ms. Yennefer, she is really as beautiful as the legend, and she is cold enough, just like a real iceberg.

Miss Bloodstone said softly:

Only when she sees her husband, will there be a hint of warmth in her beautiful eyes.

What did you talk to them about?

Merlin asked excitedly:

Did he pull you to play Gwent together again?

yes.

Elsa sighed:

I exported all the money I earned in the past few years...I don't know if Geralt is as good at poker as the legend says, but his poker skills are truly unparalleled in the world.

But I'm not at a loss.

Miss Bloodstone stretched out her hand, a dancing flame was shaped into various shapes in her palm, she said:

Every time I lose, I can learn some fighting tips from Master Geralt. After losing all 4 million, my swordsmanship, spells and understanding of potions are more than one level higher than before. Wu also really got started, and I also got a steel sword for battle made by the master craftsman from Master White Wolf.

In short, the money is more like tuition fees.

The tuition is really expensive.

Merlin shrugged, and he asked again:

Did you just say that Geralt had a daughter? Aren't the witchers of his time sterile? Or is it that his sorcerer wife is really powerful enough to use alchemy to make up for her physical defects?

Ciria was not born to Master Geralt and Lady Yennefer.

Elsa says:

I heard that the blood of the mysterious Miss Siria comes from more complex and ancient secrets. I stayed in the manor for 2 months, but I have not been able to see Miss Siria. I heard Master Geralt complain Said, his precious daughter has been traveling between dimensions since 400 years ago, Ciriya is a witcher, but like me, she is not pure.

Her mysterious bloodline gives her the ability to travel in dimensions.

Oh, that's an amazing talent.

As a wizard, Merlin knows how difficult it is to travel between dimensions, it is much more difficult than entering the stars and traveling between planets. Especially in this era when all dimensions are cut off.

Yes, it's amazing.

Elsa clenched her five fingers tightly, and a cold breath came out from between her fingers. She said:

When Master White Wolf sent me away from Poland, he told me that my ability is also very special, but he didn't explain how I should use it. I think Master Geralt seems to be a little wary of my ability, but I don't know Why.

It's normal, those old men like to hide it.

Merlin looked at the manor that was getting closer and closer in front of him. When the driverless car slowly stopped, he said:

I'll ask again when I have a chance.

Oh, by the way, Merlin, Master White Wolf also said that he hopes that your poker skills will improve a bit. He said that if he has a chance, he will come to play cards with you, and test your strength by the way.

Elsa says:

He seems to have the idea of ​​recruiting you into a mysterious organization, but he doesn't want to tell me more about that organization.

Playing cards again?

Merlin who was opening the door was stunned for a moment, and he said:

Why does he like playing cards so much...why can't he play something else?

An old man's eccentricity.

Elsa also opened the car door, and she took it out lightly in her pocket, and two scabbard swords appeared in her hands. Elsa carried the scabbard with shoulder straps behind her back, and she took off The round-rimmed glasses on his lower face, the harmless disguise of humans and animals disappeared instantly, and a cold and forbidding aura surrounded Merlin's new girlfriend.

Merlin didn't put on his weapon in a hurry. He pushed his glasses, and said to the only daughter of the Supreme Grand Duke who was standing at the door to greet them, the tall and tall Eastern European and American girl Nisha Makinos:

We're here to meet your father because of something...special.

Father told me.

Nisha was still as polite as last time, she made a please gesture to Merlin and Elsa, and she said:

He believes that even without the reminder from the Supreme Family, Mr. Merlin must be aware of the threat under New York, that sudden incident that is bad news for anyone.

My father, he has been waiting for your arrival...

Nine Heavens Emperor