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Chapter 146 Secret Treasure - The Philosopher's Stone

It is common knowledge that Phantom Beast Knights can fly, but their flight is merely a low-altitude, gliding-through-the-air maneuver.

It's more like gliding than actual flight, and the flight altitude is usually no more than three to five meters.

Even if the mythical beast itself is a bird, the knight cannot ride it to fly, because most bird-type mythical beasts are very small and can only be ridden by means of light and shadow mounts, so they cannot fly either.

Not only can the Phantom Beast Knights not fly high in the sky.

The Shadow Monsters also cannot fly; as if restricted by some kind of constraint, the vast majority of them crawl on the ground.

Some scholars believe that the power of the shadows originates from deep underground.

Therefore, Shadow Monsters cannot fly, and very few birds are infected with Shadow Monsters; if they are infected, they can only hop around on the ground.

Correspondingly, holy light should come from the sky.

But why the Phantom Beast Knights can't fly very high remains a mystery to scholars, who can only speculate that it might be due to some kind of limitation. This limitation seems to be related to dragons, with key evidence being that dragons disregard this limitation.

The White Rose Royal Flying Riders are an example of dragons disregarding restrictions.

Leo could see clearly from the attic that three White Rose Royal Riders had arrived, riding a phantom beast that included a sheep.

A rooster and a beetle—none of these three mythical beasts should actually be able to fly.

But they flew in from high altitude.

The reason is that each of these three mythical beasts has a small white flower on its forehead, a white rose.

They are the magical beasts guided by the Rose Flower Light Plant.

"White Rose — The royal family planted the Sea of ​​White Rose Light, which attracted a white dragon that descended from the sky. This white dragon is the symbol of the White Rose Kingdom. From then on, the magical beasts guided by the White Rose automatically gained the ability to fly."

These magical beasts, guided by the white rose light, are named Royal Magical Beasts.

Therefore, the White Rose Royal Family, with the help of royal mythical beasts, formed the White Rose Royal Flying Riders, a special team.

Used for transmitting messages.

These royal cavalry could fly thousands of miles a day, from the capital White Dragon City to the Glowing Fungus Castle in just over two days.

"We are the king's messengers, carrying a summons for Baron Glowing Fungus. Please announce our arrival," said the lead beastman, riding a rose ram and clad in magnificent gold-trimmed silver armor, to the guarding knights.

The guard knight dared not delay and went straight to the inner castle to report to the baron.

soon.

The Baron then sent someone to invite the three Royal Flying Cavalry to the inner gate of the fortress, where he personally came out to greet them.

Neant and Leo followed behind the Baron to welcome the Royal Flying Cavalry.

"Baron Lenard Glowing Fungus, this is the King's summons. Please accept the order." The lead Royal Flying Knight pulled out a golden letter with a white rose and a dragon emblem printed on it.

He took the golden letter with both hands, examined the seal in front of the royal flying riders, and then tore it open.

The letter contained only a piece of gold foil.

A short message was written on it in vermilion ink.

"By the power of the White Rose Crown and the might of the White Dragon, I command you, Linard Glowing Fungus, to lead the knights from your fiefdom, armored and armed, with your own provisions, to arrive at Hill City within ten days of receiving this order, to fight for me, for the kingdom, and for the defense of our land."

Below the gold foil, there was also a printed text: "Those who disobey this decree will be considered traitors and will lose their fiefdoms and honors."

Finally, there was the king's signature: "Hentral Dragon White Rose".

After reading the conscription letter, Baron Lenard could not hide his excitement and said enthusiastically, "Please convey to His Majesty the King that Lenard will act in accordance with the conscription order and fight to defend the country!"

Three royal cavalrymen were invited into the castle to be entertained.

The Baron then issued the official departure time for the Glowing Mushroom Knights: the entire group will depart the day after tomorrow morning.

Today and tomorrow will be used to prepare provisions.

A knightly order, including its riders and packhorses, consumes at least seven tons of food every day. Of this, the knights eat more than one ton of food, while the remaining six tons are consumed by the warhorses and packhorses. The consumption is staggering.

Therefore, the Knights usually carry some dry rations for emergencies, and also prepare a large amount of money.

During long journeys, one can gather provisions on the spot, buy them with money, or hunt for them.

If you enter enemy territory, it's even simpler; just rob them.

Leo led the Swamp Manor Knights back to Swamp Manor, bringing with them all the equipment and provisions, feeding their mounts and packhorses, and allowing the knights a day to relax at home and quietly say goodbye to their families.

Leo also had someone say goodbye.

It's Vanessa.

Under the moonlit flowers, by the tree, you two, deeply in love, bid each other a reluctant farewell, promising to exchange gifts after returning from the battlefield.

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The Countess did not come, after all, the two places are far apart and communication is not timely.

However, he did write a letter, in which he repeatedly urged Leo to be careful and that safety was the most important thing.

Finally, they even sent someone to deliver a bunch of Holy Light Potions.

These medicines are all extracted from the food of the Light Plant, and they can assist in cultivation, heal injuries and save lives, and refresh the mind—they have everything.

"Young master, the countess has also sent over a secret treasure."

"A secret treasure?" Leo's eyes widened, and he exclaimed in surprise, "What secret treasure?"

He himself possesses a secret treasure—amber, priceless in value, but it has not yet been put to use.

Butler Decker carefully opened the safe and took out a small box: "Here it is, the secret treasure—the Philosopher's Stone. When Lady Vigus delivered it, she carefully explained the use of the Philosopher's Stone. It can be activated using Holy Light Battle Aura or Holy Light Elements."

Its function is similar to that of amber.

The difference is that amber can only seal large, bare trees, while the Philosopher's Stone can seal miscellaneous objects and is usually used on the battlefield.

This equipment can only be crafted by alchemists, a special and extraordinary profession. Although it is not naturally formed, it still belongs to the category of secret treasures. It is said that great nobles would keep one or two Philosopher's Stones on hand as provisions for war.

"This is a small Philosopher's Stone, which, according to Lady Vigus, can seal in about one cubic meter of debris."

Dirk, the butler, handed the box to Leo.

Leo immediately took out the secret treasure—the Philosopher's Stone, a crimson crystal, not much larger than a glass marble.

Circulate a bit of holy light battle energy.

The Philosopher's Stone emitted a faint red light, and at the same time, Leo sensed that there was about one cubic meter of space inside the Philosopher's Stone.

He casually drew the gleaming dagger from his waist.

Immersed in battle qi, he was instantly pulled into the inner space of the gold-touching stone, where he floated motionless.

Then, using holy light and battle aura to pierce into the space, and with a slight pull, the gleaming dagger was pulled out again.

It's very easy to store.

"This is truly wonderful stuff!" Leo exclaimed in amazement, then sighed with emotion, "How can I ever repay such kindness from you, Madam!"

Butler Dirk smiled without saying a word.

He had initially opposed Leo's affair with the Countess, deeming it morally wrong, but now—he could only admire his young master's ability to always receive help from benefactors; it must be the guidance of divine light.

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