[Notre Dame de Paris] Papal Way

The idea of ​​having Werric provide the emeralds came out of the blue.He hadn't planned to use the businessman to do something, because the more he used, the greater the price he would have to pay in the end, and no benefit could be obtained for nothing.But according to Tutankhamun, if you want to unblock the other functions of the Eye of Horus, you must use a lot of emeralds, and the method of obtaining a large amount of emeralds in a short period of time, except for the one behind Werric There seems to be no other safe way for the prince's private collection.

Although the Eye of Horus in Ace's hand is just an imitation made by the pharaoh for his resurrection, it is different from the "pseudo-artifact" in the general concept, but has actually reached a certain standard of an artifact.

The so-called artifacts are generally the utensils made by the gods with their own original power. Because they have certain characteristics of the power of the gods and symbolize the "rules" mastered by the gods, they have become rare treasures.On the continent of Maris, there is such a proverb: only gods can make artifacts.However, as an imitation made by the human race, the Eye of Horus broke this law and possessed a strange ability related to the rules.

——The treasure that emptied out half of the royal family's treasury and spent hundreds of years in the entire Egyptian temple, of course, is not just as simple as increasing magic power and seeing through illusions.However, this ability is too ethereal to describe, and even Tutankhamun, who is a tool spirit, can only vaguely mention one of its uses: time regression.

As long as a sufficient price is paid, whether it is a person or an object, this eye can see the past of the other party; and if the soul can be paid as a sacrifice, it can also go back a certain amount of time, and even resurrect the dead.

Compared with Paddy Amon's prophecy, this ability seems too tasteless.However, this is exactly what Ace needs right now - he can't see other people's future, but he can easily understand other people's past.According to Tutankhamun, the emerald is the essence of his soul. If he had enough emeralds in his hand, perhaps he would be able to learn the truth about his life through that little shoe...

Tutankhamun sneered in his consciousness: "You actually want to use the Eye of Horus to find your so-called parents?"

Saying goodbye to the businessman, Ace stood on the edge of the camp, looking at the busy homeless, he said indifferently: "Otherwise? Is there any other use for it?"

Tutankhamun was at a loss for words.Although he is now forced to sign a contract with Ace, it does not mean that he will willingly confess all the uses of the Eye of Horus.No matter how much Ace underestimated this rare treasure in the world, he could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger in his stomach angrily.

——He won't be fooled by the aggressive method or something!

Ace's reason for looking for his parents is certainly not that boring.There are many city-states in the Western Continent of Maris, and wars are raging. Ace, who grew up in this chaotic area, cares most about blood and family.He had no parents on the Maris Continent, but in this world, he accidentally learned that he might have relatives who are related by blood. Apart from being really curious about his life experience, he really cared about this matter.

However, no matter what it is, it is not as important as returning to the Maris continent sooner... Ace sighed deeply, and for the first time sincerely hoped that there were some gods in this world, so as to bless him to realize his wish quickly.

Magician is known as the most money-consuming profession. In the past, Ace had a family as a backer and lived comfortably as a nobleman, so he had no idea about this aspect.However, once he was turned from a noble son to a vagrant, he suddenly realized what it means to live in a pinch.Not to mention the materials used in magic research, even if it is the problem of food and clothing, these wanderers have just solved it...

If you want to have enough resources, you must have enough status.The person behind Winrrick is Prince Frederick of Naples mentioned by the monk's disciple George, but even if he is a prince, there are not many things that can support Ace...

...However, as the religious group with the strongest money-absorbing power, the Holy See should have a lot of good things?

Ace rubbed his jaw and smiled playfully.Anyway, they all wear the identity of "angel", if they don't mix with the Pope, I'm really sorry...

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Two years later, the team of wanderers has continued from Marseille, made a long journey along the Alps, and finally turned around Strasbourg and arrived in Paris.

Two years is not long, nor is it short.Ace's stature has grown to the level of an adult, and his appearance is no longer as childish as before. Except for the color of his hair and eyes, he is no different from his past.At the same time, he also advanced from a junior magician to an advanced level, only one step away from becoming a magician.Although this level is not so easy, the light element and the water element are different after all. At this point, it is no longer something that experience can solve.

Fortunately, encountering difficulties in magic practice, the Eye of Horus was gradually revealed.The relationship between Ace and Tutankhamun has not improved much, and he has hardly spoken a few times in two years, but this does not prevent him from using the information he has obtained to continue to study the Eye of Horus.

The emerald provided by Wenerrick was very useful, and it successfully opened the Eye of Horus' ability of "backtracking in time".After several experiments, Ace judged the composition of the energy, successfully constructed a miniature magic circle in the left eye with mental power, and used the magic power to support the daily use of the Eye of Horus—although it is still not possible to rely solely on Mana can see other people's past, but if he concentrates to a certain extent, the person or object he is staring at will quickly recede in years in his field of vision, and gradually restore his original appearance.

In the past two years, Ace's contact with the Holy See has also gradually progressed.Although the existence of Metatron is not recognized by Christianity, the "miracle" shown by Ace is real, and others can't help but believe it.

Besides Wenrrick, Ace also had contact with the hermit a few times.Perhaps because Ace had saved his life, the hermit and his three disciples were very grateful and respectful to Ace, and even asked Ace for advice, asking if there was anything wrong with his practice.

The hermit is a flawless Christian, with noble morals and strict self-discipline. His perseverance in practicing for decades alone is enough to be admired.On the one hand, because of appreciation, on the other hand, it is also for his own goals. Every time he arrives in a city, Ace will sneak into the local church to read religious materials and books. Combined with the impression of the angels on the continent of Maris, he plays this role completely. Handy.It is even no exaggeration to say that even if a real Metatron stands in front of him, others will think that he is the real angel.Based on the blind worship of the power of the light system, as long as he waits for the right opportunity, it is easy for Ace to enter the Holy See and gain the trust of the upper levels of the Holy See.

He will soon enter Paris, and the moment of formal contact with the Holy See will not be far away.

Sitting on horseback and watching the city wall gradually approaching, Ace couldn't help showing a smile on his lips.

Coming to Paris was the priest's decision, but the Grand Duke was not so willing.While leading the way on his horse, he muttered, "Damn it! You actually came here..."

Riding next to him was the Grand Duchess.She was not in good health before, and she lived in the open air all year round. A serious illness a year ago almost killed her.Fortunately, with Ace and the priest here, she has recovered her health now, insisting on arguing to ride horses with the Grand Duke, and driving her nephew to the back to ride in the car.

After hearing the Grand Duke's words, she blinked her eyes and said comfortingly, "Just take it as fate! Marcia. I still remember the last time I went to Lance..."

"Why mention that?" the Grand Duke interrupted her, pointing to the city gate and said, "Look, Pope's Gate! Last time we didn't pass through here... It's incredible that the king would allow us to enter his capital. "

Wandering west of the Alps for more than 20 years, the homeless have never encountered only rejection, and have never been allowed to enter the city.Everyone believed that they would abduct children, eat babies, or do other terrible things. The last time there were only Egyptian fugitive nobles, the king at that time did not let them in. Louis XI would agree to their entry?

"But if we go in, where do we live?" The Grand Duchess thought differently from the Grand Duke, and raised her own question.

"Slums, rat holes, wherever," her husband replied nonchalantly.

Ace looked up at the nearby city wall.The tall wall separates the inside and outside of the city. It looks like a guarantee of safety, but it can be easily destroyed by singing a spell... A world without magic is really too fragile.

If the king knew that he had welcomed such an existence who could destroy his palace at any time, would he regret his decision?

Someone next to him interrupted his rare thoughts and sentimentality, and asked aloud, "What are you looking at, Ace?"

It was Bashir who spoke, and he rode beside Ace.Compared with the gloomy and youthful two years ago, he is now much more mature and more attractive than before.Even though the bridge of his nose still maintains that weird shape, it doesn't affect his attractiveness to girls at all. Even Susan, who had been giving Ace a sneak peek before, proposed to him.It's just that he didn't know why, he was determined not to get married, and he had a big fight with his mother for this reason.

Ace's perception of Bashir is much better than before, because he is indeed a very smart and discerning person.He smiled, suddenly remembered something, and slowed down his voice: "It's nothing, it's just..."

"only?"

"I'm still curious about who my parents are and how they came to be among you." Ace lowered his voice and said meaningfully, "Don't tell me now that I was brought by Guy's sister. back."

Bashir frowned and said, "It doesn't mean anything to you..."

Indeed, there is no point in asking this now.Wenerrick swore that he had seen his mother in Paris, so Paris must have relevant clues.Since the Egyptian was determined to keep his mouth shut, he went to find out for himself.

Ace was about to say something, but suddenly felt a real gaze.He immediately looked up to where his eyes came from, but he only had time to catch a piece of black clothes that disappeared on the city wall.

Bashir noticed his abnormality and couldn't help asking: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Ace shook his head and said calmly.However, the corners of his lips were slightly raised, revealing a bit of interest.

On the first day he came to Paris, someone looked at him with such "enthusiastic" eyes... If there is no secret between them, Ace would never believe it.

It seems... There is something strange about his life experience.