Miss Witch's Forbidden Book Secret

There was a creaking sound, but Annie didn't even notice.

Evelyn quietly bid farewell to the maids and went into the study.

"The dialogue here could be slightly modified... Ha! I may not live to see our glory, but I'm happy to join this battle!"

Anne was completely absorbed in her art, and as she wrote, she unconsciously began to sing. Her long, wavy golden hair cascaded down her back, her chin was held high, her fists were clenched in front of her chest, and her voice was high-pitched and beautiful.

However—even though she tried her best to make a powerful voice, both her voice and her face were too soft.

It's like an elementary school student taking an oath...

Evelyn was somewhat surprised to see Anne so engrossed.

She knew Anne loved opera, but she never expected her to have already started creating stories.

Not only upon reflection, but also:

Although Anne had always had a strong love for opera, she was rarely so obsessed as to call the maids over to direct and perform at the mansion.

Ultimately, what she enjoys is watching opera, music, stories, and melodies, and she's actually quite talented. So, creating her own works naturally followed.

The opera libretto, titled "To the East," was largely based on the priests who went to Iris to help rebuild the church. Anne then wrote it based on Eleanor's letters, Tia's narration, and her own rich imagination.

She even considered adapting this opera into a movie!

It was created by Mr. Marn, the magical machine that Tia mentioned that could preserve drama in tape!

From now on, she will be the great artist and director Anne Mercury!

However, it was too early to say. Evelyn interrupted Anne's writing, saying, "Miss, the Earl has just returned from the port. Didn't you say you missed him a while ago?"

"Sister Evelyn, don't interrupt me now!"

Anne put down her pen, a little annoyed; she was really into writing!

Evelyn smiled sheepishly and said, "I'm sorry, but Grand Knight Commander Ye Haifa of the Golden Forge Knights has also arrived."

"Eh? Grand Knight Commander, should we mobilize in Newport?"

"No, that's not it... I heard that Knight Ye Haifa was injured and couldn't charge into battle for the time being, so he was transferred to the rear to recuperate. It can also be considered that he came to Newport Parish to relieve the troops."

Evelyn then asked, "Would you like to go take a look now?"

Anne picked up her pen again, excitedly saying, "No, let Daddy go entertain the Knight Commander. I'm still writing! Evelyn, you're not allowed to disturb me while I'm writing, now..."

"Yes, Miss, no problem, Miss."

Evelyn nodded quickly, then asked, "But Miss Sulph seems to have arrived at the port as well, you...?"

I miss my dad!

"But you just said..."

Snapped!

Annie immediately put down her pen and grumbled, "What you said doesn't count!"

Evelyn smiled with satisfaction. Having served Anne for six or seven years as her older sister, Evelyn had a very accurate grasp of Anne's personality, perhaps second only to Mrs. Mercury and Edwina in this respect.

So she immediately grasped the key to Annie's interest.

Evelyn rose and stood by the study door, pointing out, "It's just outside. Would you like me to take you there?"

"Going right now!"

..................

Meanwhile, Count Perric had just returned home from the port and was in the garden.

Beside him stood Ye Haifa, a man with long, dark brown hair, a rugged face, and a robust physique. This knight commander was in his thirties, in the prime of his life. With a simple gesture, the knuckles and bones of his large, ringed hand were clearly visible, giving off a powerful and intimidating aura.

While welcoming Grand Knight Commander Ye Haifa, Perrick also received some bittersweet news from the Navy:

The good thing is that the Sixth Fleet successfully cooperated with the Golden Forge to strike a main fleet of the Twin Serpent Cult.

The bad thing was that his eldest son, Archbishop Lundal Mercury of the Twin Serpent Order, was in this fleet.

And what's worse is:

Due to weather conditions, his unfilial eldest son managed to escape the Royal Navy's encirclement and fled towards the Empire!

孽 孽!

Count Peric's face showed a mixture of joy and sorrow. Ye Haifa comforted him, "Your Excellency, you don't need to be too sad. Rondel... his turning to the path of the twin serpents was indeed a twist of fate, and the will of heaven cannot be defied."

"Moreover, I heard that your daughter, Miss Anne, has been accepted by Saint Laurent. Miss Anne has a bright and promising future. I sincerely admire your ability to raise your children."

“Annie... she is indeed my pride.”

Perrick's face lit up when Anne was mentioned.

Although he didn't really have much hope for Annie—he'd be grateful if the girl didn't squander the family fortune—he was especially terrified when Annie came into contact with supernatural powers.

Once Annie re-establishes her connection with the Earth Oak, it's hard to say whether she'll encounter the Twin Serpents again in the future due to the bloodline inherited from her ancestors. But he certainly hadn't expected Annie to have such an unexpected talent for forging hammers.

This is good news. At least the Mercury family, even if they are no longer with the Navy, can still accumulate some resources and foundation in the extraordinary realm of non-earth oak.

The only thing that gave him a headache was that Anne and Tia Sulph were getting a little too close, to the point that he was worried about the Mercury family's succession.

After all, superhumans aren't the legendary demigods or fairies; they can't be immortal. At best, they might become spirit beings, but then they're no longer human and have no human rights.

But the problem isn't particularly big.

Edwina is getting on in years, but they can still adopt, they can create another small family...

Perrick and Yahweh chatted back and forth. This Grand Knight Commander was originally from the military system, and he got along quite well with Perrick, who also came from a military background. Before long, the atmosphere became lively.

As soon as the two arrived at the arched foyer outside the mansion, Anne peeked out from behind the door and exclaimed with delight:

"Dad! You're back?"

Perrick was a little surprised, but then felt relieved. He said kindly, "My little angel, did you come here especially to welcome me today?"

"Hmm! Is this Uncle Ye Haifa?"

This is a lie.

Anne nodded several times, not looking at Perrick at all, her eyes fixed on what was behind him, and asked in confusion, "Where's Tia? Hasn't she come back?"

"Sulph... I remember she wouldn't arrive at the port for another half hour, right? Why are you asking that?"

"Eh—"

Anne followed behind Perrick and tugged at the hem of Evelyn's dress as she walked down the corridor with a friendly smile.

Evelyn remained unmoved, looked down, and met Anne's resentful gaze.

...........

In the living room, Ye Haifa noticed the name Sulf.

He sat on the sofa and asked Perrick, "Sulph...I think I've heard that name before. Is she also in the Admiralty?"

Peric raised an eyebrow when he mentioned Tia.

Although the child also gave him a lot of headaches, it must be said that her outstanding abilities did indeed impress him.

Perrick poured Yehfa a glass of red wine and said frankly, "No, that's not it. She works for the Grand Police Department. Due to some special needs, Queen Elizabeth gave her a royal decree to board the Glory and go on a deep dive in the South Ansu Sea."

“She and Anne are good friends.” Perrick smiled, clinking glasses with her, quite proud of it.

"Young and promising!"

Ye Haifa exclaimed, "You mentioned she works at the Grand Police Department. Now I remember, isn't she the one who will be receiving the Queen's Medal this year...?"

"The Great Harbour Area Police Station in New York, London, and Hong Kong... Police Station..."

Ye Haifa paused, then suddenly froze.

Director?

Why does this name sound so familiar?

Ye Haifa paused for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Your Excellency, is this Director Sulf you mentioned somehow connected with the eldest daughter of the Iris Montelli family?"

Chapter 299 Two Hundred Years in the Blink of an Eye

Ansu is not far from the Iris Flower, and the straight-line distance from Silver Fortress to Mist Moon City is only about 1,200 kilometers.

But in this era before radio was even invented, 1,200 kilometers away was practically a distant, exotic land described in newspapers, books, and taverns. The only instant communication was for superhumans to delve into nightmares and then dictate their conversations.

As for useless news like Brigitte's death, even a knight like Ye Haifa, who occasionally goes into nightmares to catch people and enforce the law, wouldn't know.

As for Anne, needless to say.

Her only thought upon hearing this was: Who is Brigitte? And who is this girl?

What on earth is going on?!

Worst of all, Tia didn't even tell her.

Just as Annie was squinting, wanting to find Tia and ask her about the whole story...

At the port of New Orleans, Tia stands on the deck, gazing at the bustling port.

The crowd density at the port has been significantly higher in the past two days than in the past few months, with many vendors even setting up stalls in the alleys and back alleys.

On both sides of the gravel road where the freight workers were sweating profusely, stalls stretched along the street, and the sidewalks were piled with handcarts and baskets, stretching as far as the eye could see. Shouts rose and fell like waves of heat.

The salty sea breeze carried the aromas of fried fish, hot eel, and roasted chestnuts, which Tia could smell even from the deck.

This marks the beginning of the boom period for New York, London, and Hong Kong.

The peak season in New Orleans is in October, as wool and cotton are harvested and picked and then shipped to New Orleans.

Another event occurs in August, when many frozen ports in the north of the empire and the Great Icefield thaw and become navigable, allowing the northern shipping routes across the Great Icefield to also open.

This year it's a little short, as thunderstorms have severely disrupted southern air routes.

The doll Jasmine stood frozen in shock at the sight of the bustling and prosperous harbor on the deck, unable to process it for a long time.

Tia said, "If you're planning to leave, you can get a map. The location of New York Harbor is marked quite clearly. Then just head northeast."

"But are you really planning to go to the Empire at this time?"

Tia cautioned, "The Empire is at war right now, so the Inquisition probably won't show any mercy to a spirit like you."

Jasmine asked in surprise, "Is the war still going on?"

"Yeah, it's been going on for a long time. Was the war going on when you fell into your nightmares?"

"Yes. That had been going on for a long time, and that's why I didn't go to places like the Iris Flower Garden, but instead wanted to go to the Land of the Seven Seas, where the atmosphere is very open and it's also very safe."

To be honest, she regretted it a little.

After all, they didn't see the Seven Seas Lands before they themselves fell into a trap.

Moreover, she was indeed acting out of spite, deliberately provoking her parents to leave the Empire. Later, after being tormented by the spirit in the pot, she realized her mistake and became extremely homesick.

Tia understands; she sometimes misses home too.

But now that I've built up a lot of relationships, it's just a thought; if you actually asked me to go back, I'm afraid I wouldn't agree.

Jasmine looked towards Newport News again and murmured, "Does Ansu really have such a bustling port? I've never heard of this port before..."

"Newport is Ansu's second largest industrial city. Are you some pampered young lady who never leaves the house?"

"No, no! I just remember that Ansu's largest port should be Blackwater Port in the north..."

"That's all ancient history from thirty or forty years ago, right? Wait, when did you fall into nightmares?"

Tia sensed something was wrong.

Then, she heard Jasmine say matter-of-factly, "295 years, the year 295 of the Holy Calendar."

Holy year 295.

Tia's eyelids twitched; she knew something was wrong.

It is now the year 535 of the Holy Calendar.

240 years...

240 years have passed!

That's secondary.