"Don't worry, I don't have any terrible enemies that need your help to avenge, nor do I have any wealth that can make you worry-free for the rest of your life." Joseph looked at Charlotte, his golden eyes holding a hint of smile.
Charlotte, who was seen through at a glance, smiled awkwardly, thinking: "Could this guy eavesdrop on other people's thoughts?"
However, looking at the horrible injury on the man's chest and his visible weakness, Charlotte couldn't help but say: "I have been abolished from the source of magic, and I am no longer a magician, but there is still an intermediate magician in the healing department in my clinic, maybe she can try to treat your injuries."
He knew that Vivian was behind the stairs, and Joseph knew it very well.
As a doctor, even a veterinarian, it is a torment to watch a seriously injured patient die in front of you without doing anything.
"Even if you have fallen into the abyss, you still have a compassionate heart, which is very similar to Lin." Joseph smiled and shook his head, saying, "However, my injuries are too serious, and it is not something that a little girl can cure. Even if the great magician comes, he can't do anything."
Charlotte looked at Joseph. His face was extremely pale because of excessive blood loss, and his lips turned into a rich purple-black color. The toxins in his body were eroding his vitality, but his expression was still calm and peaceful.
He had never seen anyone so calm in the face of death.
What is a great magician? The ceiling of the magician profession!
The dean of the Calva Medical College is only a magician.
He believed in Joseph's judgment and did not insist on letting Vivian treat him.
"Did you come to me on purpose?" Charlotte asked. He wanted to know the man's intention.
"Yes, before your parents left the city to fight against the monster tide, they left me a letter, asking me to take care of you if anything happened to them." Joseph nodded slightly.
"Then why did you show up now? Where were you when I was in prison? Where were you when I was insulted by people who broke off their engagement? Where were you when I was crippled by magic and became a cripple?" If it was the original body, it would definitely be a hysterical four-question series.
But Charlotte was much calmer, just said lightly: "Obviously, you didn't do it. Of course, it may also be that you are too busy, I don't blame you."
There was a taste of hurt green tea in her tone.
Charlotte's calmness made Joseph feel more guilty, and he apologized: "I have been busy with some important things over the years. I originally thought that with Nolan and Lin's contribution to Kalva, those people would take good care of you, but I didn't expect them to do such a thing to you."
"So, you came here today to apologize to me?"
"Yes, so I plan to give you a chance."
"Chance?" Charlotte did not show too much excitement, but was a little alert.
For example, words like 'Do you want to change your way of life?' 'Young man, do you want to change your fate?' are often huge pits.
Charlotte just wants to work hard to make money and live well.
Joseph took out a black stone from his arms and handed it to Charlotte.
"What is this?" Charlotte hesitated for a moment, but still reached out to take the stone.
This is a long strip of stone, the front is as smooth as a mirror, and the back is also smooth, but under the stone surface, a complex magic circle is carved with dark golden lines. It is based on the hexagram and supplemented by symmetrical and complex runes, which looks quite stylish and aesthetic.
The moment Charlotte got it, she had the illusion of taking over a mobile phone.
Whether it is size, thickness, weight, or grip, it is perfect.
Even... it has a true full screen.
But Charlotte can be sure that there is no cross-era product like mobile phones in the Aesop continent, and even steam engines have not appeared yet.
Suddenly, the stone in his hand vibrated slightly.
The pure black mirror suddenly lit up, and lines of text appeared.
Technician: [What happened to the judge? Why did you say goodbye suddenly? ]
Merchant: [Fuck, he's not dead, is he? He still owes me two thousand gold coins!]
Gatekeeper: [Yesterday he said he touched a beast queen's nest, will there be an accident?]
Light Chaser: [Does the Hermit know the details? You usually contact the Judge more. @Hermit.]
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Charlotte: …
Isn't this a fucking chat group? !
If he hadn't accepted the fact of crossing, he would even feel that he was peeking at a game group.
But this is a fantasy world where magic is rampant and dragons fly!
Looking at this chat group called [Red Moon], and the chat records that are constantly refreshing the screen, Charlotte feels numb.
Joseph seems to be very satisfied with Charlotte's expression, and explains with a smile: "Perhaps it is difficult for you to understand what this is. Simply put, it is a real-time communication tool, which we call 'Black Stone'."
I understand what this is, but I can't understand why it appears here? Charlotte grabbed the 'black stone' and asked in confusion: "What is it used for? Who are they?"
"Speaking of this, we have to start with an organization called [Red Moon]. A thousand years ago, nine meteorites fell from the sky and landed in various places on the Isuo continent, and the red moon began to appear on the night of the meteorites.
The consecutive red moon nights lasted for three years. It was during these three years that the demonization phenomenon began to appear in various parts of the Isuo continent.
Humans, beasts, orcs, and even dragons all showed inexplicable madness and showed signs of human-to-human transmission. The typical characteristics were that the eyes turned red, lost their minds, and went crazy and killed.
Like the spread of a disease, the demonization phenomenon spread to the entire continent and eventually attracted the attention of various races.
In order to resist the tide of demonized beasts, various races ended the racial war and built cities on the Isuo continent, using tall walls and magic arrays to isolate the demonized creatures.
Kalva was established in this context." Joseph said in a calm tone.
Charlotte listened carefully. He must have known these old calendars as he grew up in Kalwa, but he didn't know what they had to do with this 'Black Stone' phone?
"You may know about the above, so let's talk about something you don't know." Joseph continued: "After the three-year period, the frequency of the Red Moon Night began to decrease, from once every three days to once every five days, and finally stabilized to once every seven days, and it has continued to this day.
Every time the Red Moon Night comes, the demonized creatures will become particularly active and agitated.
It seems that guided by some mysterious power, every few Red Moon Nights, there will be a phenomenon of demonized creatures of varying sizes attacking large cities. We call it the 'Demon Tide'.
In addition to building cities to resist the Demon Tide, the knowledgeable people of various races are not willing to be turtles in the city, so more than 900 years ago, an organization called [Red Moon] was established.
The purpose of the establishment of this organization is: to solve the mystery of the Red Moon, eliminate demonization, and restart the world."
"Ah... This is full of second-year syndrome!" Charlotte was stunned.
"Since its inception, Red Moon has always maintained a size of nine members, and except for the Red Moon initiator 'Night Watcher', other members do not need to communicate with each other's identities involuntarily, and communicate through 'Black Stone' with code names." Joseph continued to introduce.
Isn't this just taking a nickname to play group chat?
Nine people, chatting in the group to save the world?
He didn't dare to think of such a thing when he was fifteen years old.
"You... are the Judge?" Charlotte asked tentatively, this invincible second-year syndrome online name.
"Yes, I am the Judge." Joseph nodded, paused and said: "I am mainly responsible for exploring the monster nests marked by the members of the organization, as well as the suspicious places circulated by other adventurers, trying to find the source of demonization. The three monster nests around the abyss have been wiped out by me, and the last one had an accident."
Charlotte opened her mouth slightly, and her eyes became shocked and awed when she looked at Joseph.
In the education he received, the existence of monster nests is legendary, and there is no detailed introduction in this regard in the textbook.
But according to rumors, there are not only a terrifying number of monsters in the monster nest, but also the existence of the Beast Queen, which is a terrifying existence that even the great magician fears.
And the man in front of him, his daily work is to explore and clean the monster nest.
And the injury he suffered was because of the removal of the monster nests around the abyss, which is mostly related to the Beast Queen.
"What kind of existence are those guys in that group?" Charlotte suddenly realized a very important question. He might suddenly come into contact with an incredible mysterious organization.
"The best judgment for crazy monsters is to send them to see the damn red moon." Joseph said with a smile, as if explaining his code name.
"So you gave me the "Black Stone". Who did you ask me to take it to?" Charlotte asked.
Now he is powerless, and he may not even be able to beat the demonized rabbits in the wilderness. Obviously, he does not have the ability to inherit the mantle of the judge and break into the monster nest with a sword.
Judging from Joseph's terrifying strength, this Red Moon Organization, which always maintains a nine-member configuration, is not something that a rookie like him can handle.
"No, I have chosen you as the successor of the ninth black stone. From today on, you are a member of the Red Moon." Joseph stared at Charlotte, "Although we haven't met in these years, I have been paying attention to you. I am very pleased to meet you this time. The former genius was abolished from the source of magic, but you did not give up on yourself. You still have a compassionate heart and a positive attitude, so I chose you to be my successor."
Charlotte was not surprised, and asked calmly: "Are you sure you want to let a waste who dares not even set foot in the wilderness occupy such a precious quota?"
"Are you willing to hide in the dark corner of the abyss as a waste for the rest of your life?" Joseph asked back.
Charlotte did not answer, but just looked at Joseph.
He is not a person who will be excited by a few words from others.
"Your mild and cautious personality is exactly the same as Nolan's!" Joseph was so angry that he laughed and sighed, "In addition to your personality, your parents also have something to do with my choosing you."