In a room in the academic tower of the capital of Gabela Empire the flickering of candles gave off a faint light, painting a crooked shadow on the white wall which belongs to an old man with white beard and hair buried among a large pile of books and scrolls, looking for something. The sound of the bell in the tower rang through the capital announcing the arrival of midnight , but the old man continued to bury his head the pile of books as if he didn't hear it.
The room not far away was quitly open , and a young man with a candle stick came in. He said softly, "Master, it's already midnight you should rest".
"What, is it already that late?""" "
Only then did the old man close the tome in his hand, and took out a handkerchief and rubbed his sore eyes, its time for a good night's rest, um... help me, this body is older and useless as time goes by.
The young man put down the candle stick and held the old man up.
"At today's imperial meeting, everyone was very curious about what you are doing these days even his Majesty asked me himself."
"Haha, you must be racking your head to make up a suitable reason for that on the spot ,right?""" "
Uh... The young man named Newt mumbled in embarrassment and is that shooting star we saw a few days ago worth all this trouble? """
As soon as he said these words, the smile on the old man's face disappeared , and the slight frown between his brows showed his heart was no longer clammed.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have said those words." "Seeing his master pale expression ,Newt knew he shouldn't have said those words."
"It's okay newt , it is a good quality to be able to ask questions boldly," the old man quickly comforted his disciple, "Indeed, that shooting star makes me worry all the time, and I hope that what is making worry doesn't happen. But unfortunately , those shooting stars signify that something bad is about to happen , as was recorded in the ancient scrolls, according to the descriptions from the scroll this catastrophe will far exceed our imagination, let me tell you about the previous disaster that befalled us in the past.
Then, he spread out a roll of parchement and began to slowly talk about what he has gained in the past few days....
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It's a dark alley next to the Great Bell tower of the Imperial Capital, accompanied by the still revergeating bell, a cloaked figure walked silently towards the depth of the alley with the moonlight shining brightly behind him.
At the first corner, he stopped.
"Why are you late today? " A rough voice sounded, and another man in a cloak was already there waiting , his face was also hidden the only visible was a thick beard."
"It's going to be windy tonight, what preparations have you made?"
"Rope, canvas and harpoons.""
The bearded man nodded and said, with these,you can go to the sea with peace of mind. Go for you, we will always for you in the church.
The cloaked man flashed into the shadows and disappeared , leaving the beard cloaked man who also left after confirming that there was no abnormality around him.
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In the academic tower , the old man's narration has ended,but cold sweat oozes from Newt's forehead.
After staying silent for a long time ,Newt finally spoke ," if this is the case, shouldn't we report to his Majesty and warn the world. "
We! No, we don't know anything about the disaster itself. We don't form it will take, and when it will come. We also lack effective countermeasures. "It is useless to disclose it too early, as it will only cause panic among people and also give people with ulterior motives an opportunity to take advantage of it."
You were right. "The old man's disciple was a little bit ashamed of himself, for behaving reckless.""
The old man opened the window ,and a gust of wind poured into the room. He looked out of the window at night, and said with a low voice.
"It is going to be windy.....