Chapter 246: Chapter 21 The Star of Destiny and the Stranger

“Silver, gradually increase the magic power supply rate, and maintain monitoring. If the experimental subject exhibits any abnormalities, immediately reduce the magic power supply.”

While infusing the crystal with wind attribute energy, Anvis issued a command to Silver to gradually increase the magic power input rate, ready to test its maximum carrying capacity.

“Command received—”

Accompanied by an enticing prompt tone that sent shivers down one’s spine, Silver executed Anvis’s command perfectly.

Mithril inscriptions, glowing with a pale aqua magic light, grew brighter as they filled with magic power,

Receiving more infusion of wind attribute magic, the crystal egg emitted an even brighter, beautiful cyan luminescence. Particularly the central vortex structure, where a vast amount of magic power converged, became as brilliant and dazzling as a mini nebula.

However, when the output power was increased to approximately the consumption of a Seventh-Rank spell per magic hour, the crystal seemed to reach its limit, and its rhythm began to grow chaotic.

Detecting this, Silver immediately lowered the power supply according to Anvis’s instructions, returning its state to stability.

“Maintain the current power supply rate and establish an observation task. Send a monitoring report to the inscribed plaque in my hand every three days. If there is any special change, immediately send a report as well.”

Seeing this result, Anvis nodded his head and turned to leave the underground laboratory.

“Also, back up today’s random voice line as preset six.”

….

As Anvis was researching the hatching of the crystal egg, because of a prophecy related to the Crystal Bird, a subtle undercurrent began to slowly surface in the dark side of the Empire.

Perhaps the prophecy was very vague, even with the suspicion of inciting discord, but since it came from the mouths of more than one High-Rank Prophet, no one dared to take it lightly.

Besides, the toll of the Destiny Stone Tower bell three days ago was also undeniably real.

It is known that, in the Prediction School, the stars in the sky hold an extremely special status.

From the oldest astrology techniques with a hint of Mystical School flavor, to the modern Magic Astrology of the Prediction School. Stars, as symbols of the future parts of the Net of Destiny, always carry a weighty significance.

For instance, on the night the Ancient Magic Empire fell, all those endowed with the ability of prophecy, including those who had yet to become Prophets, and even ordinary people who were not even Professionals, all saw vividly in their dreams.

A thick blood-red star, as if flowing with fresh blood, fell to the earth from the endless distant dark starry sky.

In the following two years, the entire Continent was plunged into a fierce war, leaving a bold stroke in the annals of the Magic History of the Continent – the Red Rain turbulent years.

At that time, the entire Yar Continent was plunged into an unprecedented turmoil, with countless casualties. The occasional emergence of beyond-high-rank magic radiance painted the rain and sky bright red.

It was not until two years later, in April, that the two great Empires finally stabilized their vast territories, and many small kingdoms signed a federation treaty, forming the Yiter Free Federation, that this intense war finally came to an end.

In order to commemorate the catastrophe brought by the Red Rain turbulent years, Emperor Gloria, upon his ascension, renamed April from the Month of Rain to Red Rain Moon.

To summarize, in the field of prophecy, stars are extremely rare omens, and ordinary Low-Rank Prophets may never see one in their lifetime.

But once it does appear, it signals that something tremendous is about to take place!

And in this short sequence of prophecy, a dazzling star rises from the crown feather of the Crystal Bird.

What the Frost Crystal Bird symbolizes, everyone has a good idea.

A rising star symbolizes a part of the future that is about to come, as well as the process of growth.

And this star is very bright, meaning that once it hangs in the sky, it will leave an indispensable mark on the trajectory of the future.

If interpreted in this way, then the result is almost self-evident.

The Olivendi Family, or some entities closely related to them, will directly influence the future course of destiny, and may even play a decisive role within the major trends!

Once this conclusion was made, many people instantly became restless.

Thus, prepositioned secret agents were activated, trying to catch a glimpse of the Crystal Bird still soaring in the sky from various aspects of the Empire, seeking its hidden secrets.

Including investments in industries, movements of family members, development of territories, etc. There were even suspicions about whether the bloodline of the Frost Crystal Bird had secretly flowed out and given rise to the Child of Destiny.

Everyone wanted to know, what exactly does the ‘star’ mentioned in the prophecies represent.

….

In the Lower City District of Karlars, ‘Moist Kitty’ tavern.

In a secret room at the very back of the tavern, an old wooden floorboard was lifted.

Under it, a glowing miniature Communication Array was operating, imprinting a series of encrypted codes onto Magic Paper.

Following the organization’s directive to investigate the Olivendi Family, the tavern owner covered the floorboard, hiding the Communication Array.

Afterwards, he took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and returned to the front desk to welcome the next group of patrons.

The tavern owner often wondered whether it was because he had done too many shady things, that the gods had sent these dimwitted outsiders to torment him.

Looking at the few foreigners with astonishing outfits and even more astonishing appearances in front of him, he sighed, tired at heart, and spoke with a feigned enthusiasm.

“What would you like?”

“A vodka with ice, lime juice, and ginger beer. Oh! Most importantly…”

At the end, the player in front of him flamboyantly raised his hand, flicking the rainbow-colored fringe hanging in front of his forehead.

“Add some love——”

Damn it, another one.

The tavern owner’s beefy arm trembled, his forehead sprouting a tic-tac-toe pattern, and he nearly smashed the cocktail shaker in his hand onto the foreigner’s head.

“My esteemed guest, we don’t serve that here! If you’ve come to make trouble, you can leave now!!”

He almost roared out these words, grabbing a large mug filled with barley beer and slamming it down in front of the player. A few splashes of the dark yellow beer almost hit the player’s face.

“Now, tell me what you want?”

“He seems angry!”

“Wow, no sense of humor at all! Let’s go, let’s go.”

Seeing the NPC tavern owner angry, the players were startled momentarily, then left while complaining amongst themselves.

All Attributes??? Can’t afford to provoke.

“Oh gods, when will this cursed day end.”

Watching the players’ retreating backs, the tavern owner let out a dejected sigh.

Recently, his temper had improved quite a bit, but from time to time these abnormal-minded foreigners still managed to infuriate him, causing his nerves to fray.