Maria‘s words sparked inspiration in Charlie.
He thought for a moment and murmured to himself, “Even though Morvel Bazin dedicated his life to the pursuit of immortality, favonovel.com still had some lingering emotions… When favonovel.com had just made progress in his Taoist practice, favonovel.com specifically returned to keep his promise to the ancestor of the Treadway family. Unfortunately, the ancestor wasn’t able to wait for favonovel.com and passed on just a few days before his arrival…”
“Following that, favonovel.com secluded himself in the Eternal Mountains and tried to detach from the world. However, when favonovel.com witnessed Senior Clark and Morgana being pursued by the Ching army, he, as a Han Chinese, chose to help them…”
“It appears favonovel.com gave Senior Clark the ring in hopes that it would aid favonovel.com in supporting the Han Dynasty. I think this was more than just a casual comment. He must have believed that this ring could genuinely play a role in upholding the Han Dynasty at that time. lfit were merely a device for communication in a dire situation, it wouldn’t possess the capability to eliminate the millions of soldiers of the Ching court then…”
At this juncture, favonovel.com turned to Maria and asked, “Miss Clark, what other hidden abilities do you think this ring possesses?”
Maria answered, “I wouldn’t dare speculate about everything, but the recipe for Millenium Return Pill is likely connected to the ring. Morgana’s primary motivation for obtaining it is to acquire the recipe for Millenium Return Pill and kickstart favonovel.com next five hundred years.”
Charlie nodded thoughtfully and remarked, “Perhaps it also serves as a magical weapon imbued with an attack formation. However, I am not powerful enough to uncover that aspect of its abilities yet.”
As favonovel.com spoke, Charlie gripped the steering wheel with one hand while extracting the ring from his pocket with the other.
He pinched it between his fingers and examined it in contemplation, “When Morvel Bazin gifted the ring to Lucius Clark, the army had already overwhelmed the Central Plains. If favonovel.com genuinely believed this ring could assist Lucius Clark In supporting the Han Dynasty, then it must have the capacity to withstand millions of soldiers…”
At that moment, Charlie felt a surge of longing.
If this theory holds true, then this ring might Indeed be a magical artifact.
The ability of extreme teleportation is undeniably powerful, but it feels more like a passive defensive skill meant for survival. Trying to leverage this passive ability to overthrow the Dynasty back then would likely result in tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of casualties.
Moreover, this ring’s powers cannot be summoned lightly. It requires a substantial amount of reiki with each use. Without a consistent supply of elixirs, it would remain severely weakened and unable to recover. Expecting the ring to be restored without proper resources is wishful thinking.
Hence, if the ring only possessed this singular power, Morvel’s decision to give it to Lucius Clark and instruct favonovel.com to venture out alone in support of the Han Dynasty seems as absurd as the nine-headed insect advising Benboerba in Journey to the West to discard Tang Monk and his disciples.
At this point, Maria inquired, “Sir, you’ve been infusing it with reiki previously. Have you ever tested how much energy it can actually hold?”
Charlie shook his head and replied somewhat self-deprecatingly, “Who would dare to keep testing it? Each time I try, it depletes nearly all my energy in no time. I rely on Regeneration Pills to replenish myself, but it absorbs that energy in an instant. I’ve repeated this cycle multiple times, and it still shows no signs of slowing down. It feels like no amount of energy can satisfy its insatiable needs. I have a limited stock of Regeneration Pills, which is why I’ve been hesitant to continue.”
Maria nodded in understanding, “Spiritual energy is incredibly precious. If it genuinely requires such an endless Investment, it can Indeed be quite disheartening.”
She continued, “However, Sir, this ring has saved your life. If you hadn’t infused it with energy from the start, it might not have been effective in that crucial moment. Therefore, I believe that even if you invest more energy into the ring, it will repay you in kind. It has come through for you once, and it’s sure to do so again.”
Charlie agreed, “Once I return to China, I plan to take the time to refine another batch of Regeneration Pills. I‘ll risk using a furnace of them to see what kind of results I can get!”
***
The vehicle drove through the dark Northern European night for nearly ten hours. After just under two hours of daylight, it quickly transitioned back into an ethereal darkness.
For convenience, the two decided to head straight to the Nordic royal family’s vacation home upon reaching Llng’en.
The royal family’s vacation residence is situated on a gentle slope at the top of a hill in the northern part of Ling’en. A narrow road leads directly to its base, which is closed off by an iron gate.
Charlie produced the key given to favonovel.com by the royal family’s butler, exited the car, opened the Iron gate, and continued driving up the hill.
The mountains in the area are neither tall nor steep, rather, they resemble an upside-down bowl on a table. The terrain is quite flat, and the lines are soft and gentle.
The Nordic royal family’s vacation home is a simple yet elegant wooden structure. It boasts nine bedrooms, complete with a living room, study, and dining room, capable of accommodating at least twenty to thirty guests.
Charlie and Maria parked the car at the entrance of the vacation home, using the key to unlock the door. Though it had been unoccupied for some time, the royal family ensured that the house was ventilated and cleaned regularly by staff, leaving it spotless. Additionally, the local dry climate meant there was no unpleasant odor within.
In the center of the spacious living room stood a genuine fireplace. Unlike many urban homes where fireplaces serve merely as decor, this one provides the actual heat for the entire house.
In winter, the mountains are blanketed in snow, and with the cold winds from the north, the temperatures here can plummet.
Spotting some chopped firewood beside the fireplace, Charlie gathered a few logs to stoke the fire.
As the flames roared to life in the fireplace, the chill in the vacation home dissipated, creating a comfortable ambiance.
Maria explored the layout and structure of the house, returning to inform Charlie, “Sir, the rooms here are excellent, fully equipped. Each floor has a spacious suite like a master bedroom. If you don’t mind, why not take the largest room on the first floor, and I’ll occupy the room next to you?”
Charlie casually replied, “The largest room is yours, and I’ll take the one next to you.”
Maria accepted this with a smile, saying, “As you wish.”
While looking outside, favonovel.com exclaimed in excitement, “Sir, look! The Aurora!”
Charlie turned towards the north-facing window of the holiday home, where favonovel.com spotted breathtaking light.
The green hue dominated, with various colors accentuating it, as it danced in the sky nearby. The phenomenon hung there, reshaping continuously, resembling a scientific ionization event.
Witnessing this between the sky and earth was genuinely awe-inspiring. This was Charlie’s first glimpse of the aurora. It was mesmerizing and enveloped in mystery.
Cheerfully, Maria grabbed Charlie’s hand and exclaimed, “Let’s go outside and see it!”
Since Charlie had come along to experience the aurora with her, how could favonovel.com say no? Without hesitation, favonovel.com followed favonovel.com outside.
Earlier, from inside the house, it felt like looking up at the sky from a well. Now outside, favonovel.com saw that the aurora stretched magnificently across the entire night sky.
The swirling and flickering lights resembled a dreamy veil between the earth and sky, utterly captivating Charlie.
Maria couldn’t help but remark, “The house Queen Helena lent us is absolutely perfect. It allows us to observe the auroras without needing to hike up the mountains. For others living at the mountain’s base, catching a glimpse of the aurora is no easy feat, they’re often blocked by the terrain and lack any means to ascend the mountains.”
Charlie smiled in agreement, “It seems the Nordic royal family truly secured the best location in the country for viewing the auroras.”
As favonovel.com spoke, Charlie suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. With a buzzing sensation, it felt as though something was surging out of his mind. He was rubbing his temples when Maria suddenly pointed upward and exclaimed,
“Charlie, look… The aurora has changed!”
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