Chương 18: Godstan City

The next morning, the old monk cooked porridge for them and added some medicinal herbs to strengthen their bodies, praying for their safe journey.

Xia En stood by the carriage, sporting dark circles under his eyes.

Last night, in his mind, the kind and the evil fought all night, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

The monks before us, holding the Holy Scripture, cast healing spells on each of us, ensuring that no one's previous injuries would linger.

When it was Shaun's turn, the monk paused for a moment.

"It seems Mr. Shane didn't get enough rest yesterday."

Xia En stared intently at the Bible and said quietly, "Yes, young people have more worries."

Monk Belial was amused by Shane's words and handed the Holy Scripture to Shane.

"Then I'll give you this 'Holy Scripture.' I hope you can receive the Goddess's help from it and be free from all your troubles from now on."

"what?"

Xia En doubted that he had heard correctly.

"Give it to me?? Why??"

"Because I feel that the goddess would definitely want me to do this."

Looking at the Holy Scripture in his hand—no, at the brightly lit magic words on the Holy Scripture—Shane's mood instantly shifted from disappointment to ecstasy.

"But this... is something very precious to you..."

Seemingly sensing Xiaen's joy and gratitude, the monk took out a small wooden box and said with a smile:

"If you feel bad about taking away my old friends who have been with me for decades, then please send these manuscripts to the city hall of [Gostan City]. The people there will know how to handle them."

Deliver a letter? Oh, no, deliver a document?

Xia En snatched the wooden box.

"No problem, I've got it covered!"

The monk smiled with satisfaction.

All the results of his life's research, including his analysis and discussion of the "Goddess Barrier" in the Bible, are contained in the wooden box.

Once the people at the city hall receive all the manuscripts, and after the people at the Magic Association have reviewed and verified them, their research results can be studied and used by more people.

Is there any chance that one's name will be recorded in human history?

He couldn't help but let his imagination run wild for a moment.

……

Even after the carriage had driven far away, the monks could still be seen standing there watching them go.

Xia En was in a great mood, holding the Bible in his arms and waving to the people behind him.

Frillie looked at the figure that was gradually shrinking into a small dot, then glanced at Shane beside her, and said calmly:

"At the end of their lives, monks have a custom of passing on the old scriptures they have carried throughout their lives to their most admired students as a memento."

Snapped.

Xia En's waving hand accidentally hit his own eye.

"What did you say?"

"I said that Grandpa Belial gave you the Bible, which means he admires you."

"Not this sentence, the previous one."

"..."

Frillie stopped talking and opened the magic book she carried with her.

Xia En's mind was a little fuzzy. He sat down listlessly, looking at the "Holy Scripture" in his arms, and the joy he had just felt vanished.

The monk Belial was old, very old, and Shane knew very well that he probably didn't have much time left, but he never expected that perhaps today or tomorrow, this kind monk would leave this world.

Looking at the wooden box the monk had entrusted to him to deliver to Gostan, a wave of sadness welled up in his heart for no apparent reason.

A person's long life, spanning decades, is ultimately condensed into a small box.

He turned back and looked again in the direction of the monastery.

The kind figure who stood by the roadside watching them go was no longer visible.

…………

The carriage swayed and rocked.

Nearby, the merchant and his men had already fallen asleep leaning against the carriage wall.

Beside her, Frilian's head was nodding off, and she looked like she was about to fall asleep.

Xia En sat at the back of the carriage, turning the Bible in his hands over and over, unsure how to use it.

For magical artifact attributes, you can simply remove them, then assign them to the artifact, and then use it directly.

How do I create those magic attributes?

【The Goddess's Barrier】 Type: Barrier Magic Effect: Provides a powerful protective barrier and hides everything within the barrier.

Status: Not learned Xia En scratched his head. How do you define "learning" something?

After hesitating for a while, he finally decided to try the term stripping method.

With his thought, the magic affix, like the attribute affix of an enchantment, instantly transformed into a tiny point of light and was extracted.

Before he could take the next step, the tiny point of light transformed into magical particles and instantly merged into his body.

In that instant, he felt the blood in his veins about to boil.

A wonderful, indescribable feeling of pleasure shot straight to my head.

"Wow, this feeling..."

Xia En couldn't help but grip the hilt of the sword at his waist, tilting his head back, feeling as if his toes were about to explode.

Frillie was awakened by his movements.

She looked at Xia En with a dazed expression, her face full of confusion.

?

Xia En tried her best to pretend nothing was wrong and did her best not to make any uncomfortable noises.

Magic is truly amazing!

……

The journey was uneventful, and the carriage arrived safely at [Gostan City].

This is a magnificent trading city, situated on a vast river valley plain, with the Neck Mountains to the north and the Baisha River Valley to the south.

It was not only a gathering place for merchants, but also a strategic military location.

At the city gate.

The crowd was bustling.

Whether entering or leaving the city, long queues formed.

The city guards lined up on both sides, questioning everyone and checking their luggage. Even the goods of the caravans were opened and inspected one by one.

The merchant was somewhat surprised by this scene and quickly sent one of his assistants to inquire.

Before long, the waiter ran back:

"The city gate guards said that a few days ago, an unknown force attacked [Gorstein City]. General Glüx also discovered spies inside the city who wanted to steal the city's defense map. Therefore, the city lord ordered the city gates to be closed. Now, everyone entering or leaving must have their identity checked, and no one will be allowed to pass without an identity certificate."

Upon hearing this news, Xia En's heart tightened.

"Identity document?"

Three years have passed since he transmigrated here. During that time, he's either scavenging for trash in the maze or studying entries in the inn, never paying any attention to any kind of identification. Could this thing be the "ID card" of this world?

What can I do if I have nothing?

Don't get killed as a spy... that would be too unlucky...

Just then, he saw Frilian pick up her suitcase, nimbly jump off the carriage, and then turn around and leave without any hesitation.

"Shane, let's go somewhere else."

"??"

Shaun was initially puzzled, then a thought flashed through his mind, and he instantly realized: Frillie didn't have any identification either!

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

"What can I do about that kind of thing? Human ruling organizations are always changing, and I can't possibly handle all those proofs."

The white-haired elf looked completely at ease.