Witch, don't be so lazy

"Oh my, you finally made a mistake. A mistake is a huge loss. Give me three hundred and sixty-six gold coins."

Hans looked surprised, then added, "Don't be too anxious. Sometimes when you're not feeling well, just go play and relax."

"I didn't miss. I used it up in the fight against the White Walker leader."

He said it lightly, and then briefly described the incident in the old man's surprised eyes.

Of course, she didn't mention Malchana, but simply blamed Antica for the link.

"...The White Walkers of the royal family might indeed have some means of contacting Antica, and you happen to have the Protection of Shadows. So why did they want to kill you? Oh, they probably misunderstood you as a fishing product cultivated by the Tower through special means."

Hans stroked his beard. "The Bone Witch did this back then. She disguised herself as Baba Yaga's witch and successfully found the White Walker's lair. Then she went on a killing spree. Not only did she kill the White Walker Lord directly, she even turned him into her own skeleton summon on the spot and used it to kill other White Walkers."

"...They are so cruel, no wonder they are trying so hard to kill me."

An Ke blinked, then changed the subject and asked, "Old man, can the basic meditation method be upgraded?"

"Two silver coins."

Hans took the money and replied with a smile, "Of course you can. How could a formal mage still use basic meditation? They all use meditation methods from their corresponding schools. Different meditation methods have different functions, usually increasing elemental affinity."

An Ke hesitated for a moment: "Have you heard of the Lunar Corona Meditation Method?"

"Moon Crown?"

Hans was stunned for a moment, looking very surprised. He stared at Anke again and again, and finally nodded, "I know."

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Open the dungeon after transitioning to chapter 2

Chapter 47 Epilogue

"I'll take...fifteen gold coins from you."

"Huh? That's too expensive, isn't it?" An Ke squinted her eyes. "Are you trying to blackmail me because I still have some gold coins in my wallet?"

"Look what you're saying?!"

Hans looked indignant and started pounding the poor counter again.

"If you ask anyone else, 99% of them won't be able to answer. Anyone who mentions the Moon Wheel Meditation Method is considered experienced. I only took these few gold coins from you, and you, little brat, not only didn't thank me, but you actually complained first!"

"...Here you go." An Ke handed over the gold coin and asked curiously, "What is the Moon Wheel?"

"That's pretty much it."

Hans put the small change in his pocket with satisfaction, then thought for a while and said,

"During the Laurel Dynasty, the elven royal family used a special meditation method called the Moon Wheel Meditation. Rumor has it that it was taught by the Moonlight Goddess herself. I don't know if it's true, but I've heard others mention that it might be derived from the Moon Corona Meditation."

He paused. "The Sun Crown, the Moon Crown, and Astrology—these three meditation methods are supposedly derived from Paradise. Well, that theory does make sense, because from what I know, the Moonlight Goddess might be a fairy."

"...Moonlight Goddess?"

"Well, he was once a deity worshipped by the elven royal family, and his status was once on par with that of the forest goddess. The so-called moon, moonlight, and lunar phases are actually just totems in mysticism. The areas he controls are related to the soul, such as consciousness manipulation, mind distortion, and soul shaping."

Hans shrugged. "Just a little trivia: the Chaos School's field of emotional perception began to develop rapidly during the Laurel Dynasty. Oh, and of course, the telekinesis magic you learned was also widely studied by the elves during that time."

"But a lot of things happened afterwards. The Old Empire rose, the Laurel Dynasty fell, the Moonlight Goddess fell into slumber, the elves returned to their own forests, and the focus of their research shifted to the School of Naturalism."

"Don't just tell me little stories," An Ke couldn't help but interrupt. "Tell me about the Lunar Corona Meditation Method."

"...The Old Empire must have snatched away quite a bit of the elves' achievements, otherwise Evangar's Soul Chain Project would have been delayed for many years."

"Old man, you don't know how to take fifteen gold coins from me just because you know one word!"

"...I'm warning you not to spit bloody slander at me. What do you mean by shameless? I earn my money with a clear conscience. Just telling you the origin of the Lunar Corona Meditation Method is worth this price. I'm even giving you a little story as a bonus, and you don't even appreciate it!"

Hans was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet, then quickly changed the subject and stared at Anke.

"Why do you suddenly ask this?"

The old man's eyes were bright.

"Hmm..." An Ke tilted her head and started to play dumb, "I just happened to see it in a small book on the street stall. I'm just asking out of curiosity."

Hans rolled his eyes, with an angry expression as if to say, "Do you think I'm stupid?"

"You're kidding me! If you delete some random little book that says this, I'll eat it right there!"

The old man pounded the table heavily and said in a decisive tone,

"Don't think I don't know what kind of person you are. You definitely wouldn't just pay money out of curiosity!"

"What's the matter? I'm a bit richer now, so what's wrong with being a bit more arrogant?"

Anko yelled in dissatisfaction.

Especially when she saw that this old guy was still putting on an arrogant look of "leniency to those who confess, tell the truth", she would definitely not tolerate him.

"Come to think of it, old man, you seem quite impressive. You know everything. How come the head of the Mammon Society, even though they're all large organizations, knows so much more than the head of the Adventurer's Guild?"

An Ke rested her chin on her hand and spoke slowly, "Especially knowing some of the secret histories. If I remember correctly, when it comes to exploring ruins and conducting archaeology, the Adventurer's Guild is clearly better at it."

"Huh? Who told you that? The Mammon Guild is full of Shadow Path rogues and thieves. They're all experts at gathering intelligence, and their tomb raiding is top-notch, no less impressive than the Adventurer's Guild!"

Hans looked disdainful.

"Hehe, what does that have to do with the person in charge of a small town stronghold?"

"You know shit, I'm not young anymore. Haven't you heard that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure? What's wrong with the elders knowing more?"

"Come on, you think I'm a three-year-old kid. How can a mage be the same as an ordinary person?"

An Ke looked at the old woman with disdain, thinking she was stupid.

Ordinary people may indeed gain more experience as they age, but as a mage, how can you master knowledge without strength? Do you really think that everyone has the selfless sharing spirit of the Internet?

"Hmph... I have my own intelligence network."

"You're still on this intelligence network. Old man, stop being so stubborn and tell me the truth. Are you some reclusive boss? An epic? A legend?"

An Ke knocked on the table and said, "I remember what you said before. If I switch to the Shadow School, you will teach me how to practice, and then I will owe you a favor and do something for you."

"How about this, old man, you should confess your true identity first, and then show some sincerity. Don't hide your family fortune or inheritance."

"Rest assured. Whether you're forced to retreat into seclusion after being backstabbed by your apprentice, or you're seeking refuge in a remote corner to avoid your enemies, as long as the reward is right, Miss Anke will definitely handle the matter for you in the future. Oh, as for emotional entanglements, I can't guarantee it, I can only say we'll give it a try."

"...Can you please stop listening to bards and read fewer chivalric novels?"

Hans almost rolled his eyes. "Do you know what epic and legend are? The former are real gods, and the latter are walking disasters. If I had the guts to play house with you, would I?"

"I'm just an ordinary first-level old wizard. I like to read books on weekdays and have some knowledge."

"Well, I'm just a cute little apprentice who occasionally flips through novels on the street stalls and likes to ask questions for money."

He snorted.

An Ke also imitated the "hum".

Eyes wide open.

A strange silence fell in the workshop.

Until Encore spoke again.

"When will the spiritual object arrive?"

"Wait at least two weeks. Have you gathered enough money?"

"No, but there will be some by then. What about the paper used to make the scroll?"

"Wait five days."

"I'm announcing a price increase! A pay increase!"

"Declare it invalid!"

"Invalid your invalid!"

"...I'm tired. I'm closing early today. Go home and play by yourselves, kid!"

Both sides tacitly skipped the previous topic and ended today's communication with a few words.

Drive away the little thing.

close the door.

Hans smiled smugly. The little girl was still too naive. She thought she could get away with it by making up stories. But in fact, when she said the word "lunar corona", combined with other information, her true identity was already exposed.

Elves, gods, the North, White Walkers... who else could be involved with all these things at the same time except Baba Yaga and Malchana?

He took out a pen and paper and wrote a few words, but then he became confused again.

It’s impossible for Baba Yaga, but Malchana won’t protect the shadow, so it can only be Antika. Could it be that she just muttered a few words and the little ghost remembered them?

After hesitating for a long time, Hans finally shook his head.

It’s impossible to judge, so let’s wait and see.

Fireworks appeared out of nowhere, burning the parchment and engulfing the words "Respected Ms. Adela" on it, turning it into black ash.

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Three days passed quickly.

Since the White Walker nest had been successfully eradicated, those adventurers naturally would not stay in Cedar Town and left one after another.

Some laughed, some cried, and some left their lives here forever.

There were three powerful adventurer teams. The Rock Turtle Group was attacked by the White Walker leader and was almost wiped out. The White Mane Group participated in the final guard, but almost all of them died. Only Mars and his team returned safely with a full load.

They successfully earned a lot of money and made contributions, and also met a powerful and talented engraver. They are probably the luckiest adventurer team.

After giving the address and agreeing that if Anke arrived in Asda City, they would definitely treat her to a meal and take her out for fun, Mars and the other three got on the departing carriage.

Encore launched a wave of enchanting activities just before the adventurers left.

Not only do they accept specialized enchantments, they are also willing to accept ordinary enchantments. Of course, there is no discount for the event, and the price may even be increased, but the business is still booming, and the adventurers' gold coins are reaped.

He earned more than 800 yuan in three days, and his total net worth suddenly reached 1,200 yuan.

Unfortunately, all the adventurers left, and without people around, the number of enchanting commissions dropped sharply.

But An Ke was not panicking, because her reputation had already spread and she had passed the stage of begging others for help. Now it was others' turn to beg her for help.

There was a small episode. Because she was busy taking orders for three consecutive days, including the day when she fought the White Walker leader, she skipped four days of classes, making her the king of truancy.

After learning about the situation, Teacher Mott called her to the office and chatted with her like an old mother, and told her to come back to class after finishing the spell work, and didn't say anything else.

The town returned to its former life.

The Adventurer's Tavern became deserted again during the day, but Anke was actually quite happy because finally no one was pointing fingers at him.

The downside of being too famous is that she has to pay attention to her image from time to time. After all, Miss Encore still has some idol baggage in her daily life.

Because Wang Qiao skipped school for four consecutive days, he only had to attend class for one day, and then it was a wonderful weekend.

Although there is no external pressure for the time being, in order to ensure that he can complete the spiritual world tour perfectly, An Ke only secretly stays in bed for a while every day, but otherwise he still works hard to gain experience.

The current priority is: Invisibility Spell - Telekinetic Shield - Hand of the Mage - Insight - Ancient Runes - Lunar Corona Meditation.

Unfortunately, the encore was still interrupted on the weekend.

An invitation letter.

The steward of the lord's mansion personally sent her an invitation to attend a celebratory dinner at the Aleman family's mansion.

Anke was reluctant to go at first, but considering that the town was someone else's territory, it would be inappropriate not to visit.

Of course, the most crucial reason is that Luya said that there would be gifts at the celebration banquet. In addition to several formal mages, the highest-level gifts were given to her, and then to the commander of the guards and the head of the lord's mansion.

So Anke went and rode in the same carriage with Luya.

A vast territory and a magnificent mansion.

In the huge banquet hall, the cold light of several crystal chandeliers was cast down, and precious incense sticks were burning all around, which made people feel happy just by smelling them.

Appetizers are placed on the neat long table. The cold dishes are mainly caviar with sandwiches, jelly, ham, caramel apples, etc., while the hot dishes are snails stewed in red wine, cheese, onion soup, pan-fried foie gras, etc. Of course, champagne and ice wine will naturally not be absent, and they must be paired with tulip-shaped wine glasses.

There are also exquisite oil paintings on the surrounding walls, which seem to describe the glory and history of the Aleman family.

Not much to say.

Before the show started, it was time for the guests to greet each other. Although Enke didn't know them at all, a group of attentive and familiar guys still came up to her, and then left tactfully before she could show any displeasure.