[Western Fantasy] The mystery of life and death

This is a simple and warm bedroom.The four walls are covered with wallpaper with layers of flowers and leaves, which is a popular style in the Romania Empire.A dark figure in a cloak walked in and closed the door behind him.Every footstep stepped on the thick carpet without making a sound.

The shadow in the cloak approached the bed, silently looking at Mason's pale and peaceful sleeping face under the thick black cloth.After a long time, the black gloved hand reached out to Mason, gently lifted the soft and thick woolen blanket, stroked the shackles, and the shackles were untied with a clatter.

The sleeping Mason was lifted up by the hands in black gloves and leaned against the head of the bed. Mason still didn't wake up, and he lowered his head.His black hair was disheveled over his face.The black glove was pressing on his chest, and a burst of magical energy spread from the palm.Mason groaned.

The black gloves lifted Mason's thin chin and forced him to raise his head. The half of his face under the black cloth was paler and haggard than the previous few days.The chapped lips lifted up slightly, like a mocking smile.

Mason spit out a few words weakly and hoarsely, "Isn't he dead yet? How dare you come again?"

The black gloves removed the black cloth that blindfolded him. Mason's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes. The purple eyes glowed with a dark light.He shook his head slightly, freeing himself from the black glove that held his chin.He snorted coldly, and stared haughtily at the black shadow in the cloak.

The black figure in the cloak slowly took off the hood, revealing his true face.

The arrogance on Mason's face disappeared, his eyes widened in surprise, his face full of incredulity, "Big...big...man... madam...how could it be you?"

It was Elder Tilda who came.

Tilda watched Mason's surprised expression with interest.

"Should I call you Mason now? Or—my lord?" She slowly took off her black gloves, and the Dan Kou with her flamboyant fingers faded away.There are still faint scars on the palm. Tilda used the old language of Mount Kedile for the title of "Master Teacher".

"Ma'am! How could it be you?" Mason looked at her in disbelief.

"You have brought us so many surprises, can't I give you a surprise in return?" Tilda smiled. "Can I tell the truth now?"

"You, what do you want to know?" Mason turned his head away, not daring to look at her.Now he was the quiet and shy Mason of old again.

"Who are you now?" asked Tilda.

Mason smiled bitterly, "Madam, I have merged with the devil."

Tilda sighed.

"Ma'am, are you here to carry out the execution order?" Mason's voice was calm and desperate, but also relieved of resignation.

"Is there anything else you want to say?" Tilda's question was calm and dignified, but there was no emotion.

Mason was silent for a while, shaking his head.He quietly closed his eyes, waiting for the fate to come.

Tilda studied him, but not harshly.

"The most important thing among the stolen items in the treasure house is the divine liquid extracted from the pine juice of Soloa." Tilda had mixed feelings, "Mason, your illusion is so powerful that you almost deceived everyone!"

Mason was startled, and he opened his eyes suddenly, "Ma'am!" He said timidly.He felt a little bewildered as he rubbed the chains of his hand and foot shackles.Although he had been unshackled, under Tilda's gaze, he still touched the chain unconsciously, as if that would give him a sense of security.

Tilda stepped forward and stroked his head pityingly, with maternal tenderness, "You are Mason! Always have been! I'm sure. I believe in you."

Mason's eyes were instantly clouded with mist, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Tilda lovingly wiped away the tears on his face, "My good boy, you have always been Mason. You have done so much for Lorca! I can't describe it in words. I know it all!"

Mason was trembling in panic for some reason.

Tilda lamented that Mason was still trying his best to protect Loka in this situation, and he could sacrifice so much for Loka!The moment the truth was revealed, she found that Mason's first reaction was to immediately check to see if there were other people around.Tilda has seen countless sinister people in the long years. She is vigilant and suspicious by nature. Even though she has found out the general truth, she still can't help but try again.She has been used to keeping her face in front of people all year round, so at this moment she had to turn her back to hide the emotion on her face.

When she turned around again, she had regained her composure. "Don't worry. The secret realm doesn't need Soraya's liquid for the time being."

"Your Majesty died because of exhaustion of spiritual power, but he never thought of using the divine liquid to survive. This is the last hope to restore the source of life. So no one has discovered it so far." Tilda sighed. "The secret realm has no time to consider the Soraya divine liquid for the time being. After this cataclysm, the spiritual power of the secret realm has been exhausted, and it can barely last for ten years. The Aranti tribe needs to find a suitable habitat again." Her voice Although calm, Mason could feel heaviness and worry.

"Ma'am..." Mason was completely at a loss for such a situation.But he didn't know if what he was doing was right or wrong, and maybe Tilda couldn't quite judge either.All he knew was that he had no regrets.After pondering for a moment, he raised his head and looked at Tilda with clear eyes, "You can't tell Loka about the divine liquid."

This is what Tilda just wanted to tell Mason.She nodded slightly, and gave Mason a tacit smile in response.

"Mason, you are such a genius. Don't worry, you will always be our Mason." Her affirmative gaze calmed Mason's panicked breath. "Since you removed the mark of the secret spell for Loka, can you find the person who cast the spell?" Tilda asked.

After Mason stabilized his mind, he quickly figured out everything before and after.He breathed a sigh of relief imperceptibly.

"Ma'am, I... didn't find out." Mason replied hesitantly.

"Don't worry, I know that your current secret spell has reached the level of the priest, and you can take the mark. But you are safe now. If the elders knew that a new priest appeared under their noses. Mason, you would have It has become fertilizer under the roses in the temple garden." Tilda's smile was slightly sarcasm.She thought of the wonderful change on Mason's face just now, the imposing priest turned into a shy and quiet little prisoner in an instant.Mason is a lot more interesting kid than his little idiot.

Mason was completely at ease after watching his words and demeanor.Only then did he relax, "Ma'am, I have been paying attention to the people around me since I returned to the temple. But," he thought puzzledly, "Altai is not the one who cast the spell. He came to me the last time. At that time, I found out that he was also hit by a secret spell, which was a low-level secret spell. His Royal Highness Palmer, I also doubted him, but he did not have the breath of the secret spell. Others... didn't find out, could they cast a secret spell? The cursed person is not in the temple?"

Tilda mused, "Maybe not even in the secret realm." She said with a serious tone, "Mason, maybe you are his target!"

"Me?!" Mason froze.

Tilda sighed softly, "I'm sorry, since you have broken the seal of memory, you should know that you are the best 'vessel' for resurrecting the devil's eye. You are the 'holy envoy'."

Immediately after she finished speaking, she cast her magic power to wrap Mason, because Mason began to tremble as expected.Tilda knew it would inevitably bring back the worst memories of his childhood.But Mason regained his composure after a moment.Although he still exudes a lonely and desolate atmosphere, he has stabilized his mind. "Thank you, ma'am." His voice also returned to normal.

Tilda gave him an appreciative look.

"So, Mason, your situation is very dangerous. Not only the elders want to eliminate you. Rumors about you are also spreading in the temple. Now the whole of Alanti is in a state of panic. You are the most suitable target for anger. Even Libertas can't keep you And in the dark, I don’t know how many remnants who want to restore the Miluo religion in Kedi Le Mountain are looking for you.”

Mason looked calm and didn't panic too much.He seems to have long been used to such capricious fate.

"There is one more important thing to announce. In fact, the execution order has already taken effect. Mason died in the secret realm of Aranti. Just a month ago, Mason, you are dead." Tilda's eyes Shining brightly.She turned and opened the window, and Mason looked out the window. Under the blue sky, there were rows of roofs, and brightly colored houses scattered in different places.This is a scene that has never been seen in the secret realm.There are various voices and smells from the city and people in the distance, as well as abundant water vapor with a slightly salty smell.

"Here?" Mason looked at Tilda hesitantly. "Could it be that the Romanya Empire is here?"

"Yes, the Romania Empire has long unified the mainland countries, here is the port of Yaning in the south of the empire. And we are now at the headquarters of the Luna Trading Company."

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Mason's acting skills finally recognized by experts

Luna Firm is a homonym for "Moon" in Spanish

The moon represents the power of invisibility, a metaphor for the power of magic.

Very suitable for this magical race with natural magic