Chapter 991 - 491: Elaphia’s Letter

Chapter 991: Chapter 491: Elaphia’s Letter

After the young girls left the luxurious guest room, the room instantly quieted down, like being alone in the silent night.

Li Ang held the envelope, calming his thoughts.

Only after I confirmed to help, did you give it to me?

Mr. Witch... truly in the style of Alaphia.

Li Ang couldn’t help but picture the face of Blondie Douding. Except for those rare moments when she was lost in intense emotions, she maintained a proud and calm demeanor, treating everyone equally with disdain.

It’s hard to imagine someone like her speaking warmly or softly, humbling herself, or proactively seeking help.

Indeed, she did not.

Li Ang judged that this was likely not a cry for help.

It was Farlonio who came seeking assistance, but it’s difficult to say how much of this was Alaphia’s intention, and how much was Crafty Merchant Douding wanting to take the opportunity for his own ends.

What Li Ang was certain of was that Alaphia did not stop Falo’s plan.

She must have had complex feelings, on one hand, given her personality and way of doing things, she wouldn’t want to trouble Li Ang to put aside his affairs specifically for her. On the other hand, her eventual agreement was because he and she, bound by the Silver Heart Sword, had a relationship somewhat different from the norm.

Li Ang used the tip of the Silver Heart Sword to open the sealing wax, removed the dark blue envelope, and took out the folded letter paper.

The letter paper was folded into three triangles, and when fully opened, it revealed lines of neat handwriting similar to the envelope’s front.

Prior to this, Li Ang hadn’t formally worked with Alaphia, and couldn’t recall if he had seen her written words. It was also the first time communicating in this way.

"Written on the day of autumn dews in the Guild Calendar year 300

"Dear Mr. Witch,

"Autumn has arrived, even in the Ignis Sky Realm, the cold wind condenses moisture into dew, soaking everything. The tea leaves picked at this time, along with the herbs, are all top-grade, their fragrance rising, restrained yet noble, most suitable for savoring during long discussions. Regrettably, unable to extricate from busy affairs, a good opportunity is missed.

"Having been apart for many days, with overdue greetings. Being entrusted by the Guild, bearing its honor, I must fulfill the corresponding responsibilities. The Ignis Sky Realm is engulfed in continuous warfare, fortunately, not failing the mission, blocking the Imperial Army, full of malice, expansion desires, and claiming divinity, within this Aerial Realm. I hope your adventurous path thus becomes unimpeded.

"Later, I also heard of the attack and victory news from the City of the Ship’s Rudder, the name of the Star Flower Travel Corps spread far and wide, words fall short to express even a fraction of the sentiment.

"In the coming days, the divine warrior Race will host the grand event of ’Martial Extreme Trial,’ with a change in internal authority. Bearing the honor of the Alma Clan, I will also step into the trial battlefield. Inspired by your feats, I will face all blades without retreat.

"The ultimate trial will begin on the day winter frost arrives, when countless honored guests will visit the Weapon Race territory to observe. If you can come at that time, the trial would mean even more to me.

"An invitation has been enclosed with the letter, hoping it doesn’t disturb your plan. I will patiently await with anticipation.

"Your admiring friend,

"Alaphia Alma."

The content of the letter is not long; Alaphia politely mentioned recent events and invited Li Ang to attend the final stage of the Martial Extreme Trial, roughly a month later, that is, early November. The so-called "day winter frost arrives" should be a traditional calendar expression, the exact day Li Ang couldn’t remember, but it was around that time.

Indeed, as he thought, Blondie Douding Lady wouldn’t ask for help in the letter, nor show the apprehension and weakness Farlonio spoke of, this was her normal tone.

This even made Li Ang start to wonder if Farlonio had embellished things.

Meanwhile, Li Ang’s other thoughts fell on Alaphia’s own words about "admiration" for him.

He always thought Blondie Douding was interested in his "Spiritual Activation" technique because it is burdensome for regular people, but the stronger one is, the closer to complete enhancement.

Not to mention, some time ago, within what felt less than a day, though uncertain how time elapsed in the Land of Ten Thousand Spirits, he had just helped Lily achieve the Destruction Stance transformation after being unable to do so due to injuries with Spiritual Activation.

If Lily was in her peak state, the level of enhancement would be self-evident.

The Weapon Race, with blood like mercury, naturally benefits most from this.

And indeed, Alaphia couldn’t forget the enhancement she experienced from him back on the Ancient Battlefield.

Does she admire me? Especially after she was furious due to my unclear relations with a group of female members?

But if it’s mere courtesy, it feels as if she wouldn’t say this much.

Li Ang had a weird feeling, as if lightly bound by thin threads, softly pulling with weak force. Whenever he focused, these sensations vanished, but when relaxed, they began to scratch.

Never mind, seeing her is more crucial.

To say there isn’t a sense of longing despite not seeing for long would be lying.

Gently refolding the letter paper, placing it back in the envelope, Li Ang specially allocated a space in the Transcendent Treasure Vault to store it.

Standing up with a stretch, he walked out of the luxurious guest room.

Outside the door, Farlonio had returned to looking like Alaphia, probably getting used to the Order Knight’s way of handling things over these days. The Armed Passenger Ship, under Murein’s command, was already following behind the leading Weapon God.