Candy Wizard and Travel

After a long time, he returned the photo to Xi Di with both hands without answering the question directly.

"Traveler Fran has a special meaning to me and this country."

As he recalled, the old man's expression gradually became vivid, his waist straightened unconsciously, and he trembled slightly, as if he had returned to his youth when he had just finished reading the manuscript and wanted to recommend it to everyone.

"I have been fond of stories about travel and adventure since I was a child, and it was the same even after I inherited this country. As my wrinkles grew, I was able to rely on ministers who I could rely on and rest assured to share my government affairs, giving me more room to focus on my affairs. Pick up interest.

As if to compensate for my regret, I found the stack of manuscripts in a backpack of the same model as the 'Legendary Traveler' sent by a businessman.

I am tired of ordinary stories, which are just about wealth, beauty and fame, but her extremely real experience deeply moved me. Flying in the sky and overlooking the scenery, the feeling of freedom and unrestraint made me recall it all at once. The memory of the time when my body could still run briskly made me read it all night despite my fatigue. "

Xidi felt the same way about being influenced by the witch. She originally wanted to sigh, but she stopped: If you can't be a traveler, you can only be a king, right?

"After the publication of "Fran's Adventures", it has been unanimously loved by the people. They said that this story is different from all the stories in the past. It is true and simple, conveying that free and lively atmosphere, and has a refreshing atmosphere. The magic of youth.”

Rejuvenate...no wonder it sells so well.

It's time to praise.

After swallowing the hot cocoa, Hidi took the time to ask: "I heard that you later listened to the advice of a traveler and sent people to open up the trade routes to the coastal countries."

"It's just spreading rumors," the king waved his hand, very sure, "In fact, there are no travelers, or everyone is a traveler."

"The first people who left this country were the citizens who were influenced by "Fulan's Adventure Story". They followed the river eastward and brought back a large amount of aquatic products to sell to the nobles. Only then did people discover that the waterway was extremely safe and fast, and they started to have contacts with that country from then on.

After that, the smooth business roads attracted more businessmen, and money fell into their pockets like water. The story of "Fran's Adventure Story" also spread with people's activities. Many tourists attracted by the story came, and nearby refugees also settled around the country. Gradually, our country developed into what it is now. Everyone It was agreed that change began with the publication of that book. "

Xu hadn't said this to anyone for a long time. He was in high spirits. After talking for so long, he let out a long breath, as if to calm down his excitement.When I looked down, my fingers were already turning white.

"Huh - after that, everyone came into contact with many popular books from neighboring countries, such as "Nicole's Adventures" and the travel notes of Cook, Marco and others. They are all exciting and interesting, but they are just a branch of a rich flower. Everyone knows that when it is muddy here, only that simple flower blooms.

At this late age, I am glad that my country has changed.

I opened the palace to welcome all travelers, and often listened to their pasts and regrets with my ministers, gaining experience and enlightenment from them. Even if it was just a joke I had never heard, I would pay a travel expense for it. Up to now, the president of our country has Can get fresh news. "

His story is probably finished.

One person or a group of people were inspired by stories and changed the country. The spirit of loving adventure stories and pursuing exploration is passed down endlessly in this place.

The king who met for the first time was already gray-haired, but when he talked about the past, his face turned red and he was as excited as the young men on the roadside talking about the future.

After carefully recalling the story, Xidi felt that the witch in her memory did not have such a great spirit, but if she knew that the two countries had become better because of her, she would also smile.

"So, as usual, I still have to say something, right?"

He saw King King nodded.

"You are very young, but you speak naturally and calmly, surpassing many travelers. I also think that wisdom is not picky about the body. I hope you can bring me some interesting stories. Even if I have hemorrhoids, I will still sit there Listen carefully here."

Can't make it through?

Sighing softly, Xi Di gently stroked her forehead with her fingers, recalling a period in the past.

"Then, in return for listening to the stories of this country, let me tell you some stories that I heard in other countries in my early years. They were very far away places, and I don't think you have heard of them."

"Please."

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Chapter 27:Entrustment

When Xidi was a child in a caravan, she met people from the south - a place further south than the southernmost part of the continent, with completely different customs and customs. According to the records of the Unification Association, travelers who have been there said It's called the "Magic Desert."

The stories he wanted to tell were brought by the poets there.

"Aladdin was playing with a group of children on the street corner..."

This story is actually no different from the cliché story told by the king before, but Hidi’s narration has a strong exotic flavor. The king stopped from time to time to ask for some details, so the story is told very slowly, but it is also more exciting because of the filled in details. .

The tea in the cup of the listener was already cold, but he was still savoring it. After a long time, the king touched his palms and sighed.

"Because I don't understand magic, I exhausted my imagination to explain it. Gods, elves and devils... It's such an interesting setting. It may be suitable as a bedtime book for children."

However the original version is not.

Children don't have money to give to poets. The audience for the story is basically adults. In order to make ends meet, the narrator does his best to add all kinds of unnecessary descriptions to the story so that adults can pay.

We are all adults, so don’t waste your time if you don’t get the news.

That description made Xi Di speechless.

"The afternoon is still very long," the eager king stood up and poured another cup of tea. "Do you have any other stories?"

"of course."

……

The story of the foreign land was very novel, and the king was satisfied to give the information that Xi Di wanted.

"...After I failed to offer a reward, I sent people to the places mentioned in "Flan's Adventures" and finally found an official who had met Fran and drew a portrait based on his description.

Just recently, travelers from our country arrived in the central country. Wang Li Celestilia learned that a black-haired witch named Fran was teaching at the local academy. Her name and appearance match. I think there is a high probability that she will. It's me. "

Before that, the witches Xidi knew also passed through that country, but before accepting the commission, he had not yet developed the magic of reading and writing, and there was no capable person near Zhongzhong Township who could draw highly restored portraits. It's just a verbal description.

The witches really worked hard to find someone based on this description.

Now that the guess was confirmed, Xidi breathed a sigh of relief. The next two questions were how to go and how to convince the teacher to become her.

At least people are there. If they are still traveling around, what kind of fate will it take to meet them in such a big world?

After relaxing, he was in the mood to ask other questions:

"Didn't you go to see her in person? I thought you were such a persistent person."

He embellished the term "fanatic".

The old man lowered his head and lowered his eyes, his beard and hair blocking his sight.

"If I had just read the manuscript, I would have gone there at all costs, but now, Traveler Fran has become a symbol and a spirit of our country. As a king, I cannot hide my whereabouts from my ministers and citizens. , if they ask what kind of person the real Fran is...I'm afraid I can't answer."

The old man in front of me doesn't understand witches, but he understands people.

The traveler Fran in everyone's heart is different, and a real person will never coincide with the imagination.

As he said before, Fran is a synonym for faith and a positive spirit of exploration. The current country cannot bear the storm of spiritual destruction.

Therefore, it is best to maintain the farthest distance of longing.

"I have asked those people to keep it a secret. In the No. 11 edition that was just released, there is a big gap between the illustration and the real body. It is impossible to connect it unless it is someone who is really familiar with her. Let the people trust the traveler. The existence of Fran also allows travelers to always be active on a journey that is too far away to touch. This is what I must do."

Xidi understood it roughly and felt a little headache. Fortunately, he only studied magic. The world of adults is really complicated.

It was getting late, the story had been told, the information had been obtained, and the snacks had been eaten.

After looking at the dim sky outside, it was time for the visitors to the palace to leave today.

"Then let me take my leave. These are the stories I collected. The magic can last for two days. If you like, you can ask someone to copy them down."

"Your story is very exciting. I look forward to your next visit. Please walk slowly."

The king took the paper he was reading and put it aside. He stood up and saw it off. He didn't take two steps when he suddenly stopped. His legs were shaking and his face was in pain.

"You don't have to give it away."

Xi Di silently quickened her pace and left the palace before the king said those two words to prevent the old man's newly established image from collapsing.

"My hemorrhoids...it seems I have to find a solution..."

The waiter hurriedly came forward and helped the king until he collapsed and lay on his stomach. The pain was relieved.

After taking a short rest, he opened the stack of pages.

The first story is called "One Thousand and One Nights".

After a long silence, the king ordered someone to bring a pen and paper and wrote something on a piece of paper.

"Send that thing over with this one."

"As ordered."

……

Dinner was still eel rice, but I refused the fish steak and radish. Sure enough, there was still some fishy smell.

After finishing two portions as usual, Xidi said hello and left the restaurant. At this moment when the sun had just set, she circled around the country again.

Magical neon lights surround the center of the country, and there are dots of lights on the edges. In most countries, it's time for busy people to rest.

Xidi finally decided to entrust a merchant to bring his souvenirs, leaving only the metal one he liked the most to carry with him.

The commission fee paid is almost the same as the goods. Fortunately, there are not many things. The Chamber of Commerce said that it will send experienced magicians to transport it. It will be delivered to the Royal Celestilia in about ten days. It will be outside the city by then. special fireworks are lit in the sky.

It has the weird feel of a contraband joint.

All in all it's an acceptable speed.

When we came out of the Chamber of Commerce, it was already dark.

The traveler, who was still a child, yawned.

"Go back to sleep. The symbol of this country...is eel rice."

……

"A letter from the king?"

"Ah."

The man dressed as a magician handed Xi Di the letter, a bag of heavy gold coins and an exquisite box.

"His Majesty said that he still decided to give this to you. I hope you can cherish his gift."

In a daze, Xi Di carried the things into the house and opened the box first.

It was a stack of paper. It could be seen that it had been carefully preserved, but the poor-quality manuscript paper was still slightly yellowed and the corners looked very brittle.

Xi Di held her breath and glanced over.

This is the original manuscript of the story of Traveler Fran.

He carefully used magic to control the pages to float, and those beautiful cursive characters quickly passed before his eyes. The total number was one hundred.

"This is truly a precious gift."

When I opened the letter, the handwriting here was a bit sloppy, but considering the state of the writer at the time, it was understandable.

"Foreword, I believe Kate you have already obtained the manuscript that I regard as a treasure.

From the photos you showed and the look on your face during the conversation, I judged that you also yearned for Fran. After careful consideration, I decided to give it to you.

You are a trainee witch, and you are very likely to become her disciple. This can be regarded as a kind of return of things to their original owners.

Over the years, I have always had an obsession: Fran's journey is far from over, and the stories after those stories are still unknown.It was fate that this manuscript that ended abruptly came into my hands. And today, it is also fate and a continuation that I meet you, a trainee witch who is young but can bring wonderful stories.

As a reward for keeping the manuscript for so long, please allow me to request that if there is a future like 'Kate, the Disciple of Traveler Fran', please definitely, definitely, definitely tell me the follow-up story; if it is regrettable that the story is not continued, Please also tell me, this adventurous and idle king, your journey story - ajsjdha hemorrhoids...pain..."

It would be nice if there wasn't that nonsense at the end.

Also, tell people their real names next time we meet.

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Chapter 28: What words carry

Before going to bed, Xidi quickly flipped through the manuscript.

It feels... very subtle.

There is a big difference between handwriting and printing. A person's handwriting often reflects a certain characteristic of her.

The handwriting of these manuscripts is very elegant and fancy, but it also exudes a serious and rigorous atmosphere. More hidden information can be seen in the additions, deletions and modifications.

For example, here, you can vaguely see that the original text is "A witch with dark night hair, beautiful blue eyes, and fair and dazzling skin is coming." It was smeared four or five times before and after, and finally changed to a very simple "A black-haired witch." Witch".

This type of modifier is used the most.

Just through those smears, it is not difficult to understand the considerations and worries behind the writer.

This reminded Hidi of what Mal once told him:

"Xiao Xidi, what do you think of adolescent children?"

"Begin to develop, grow, and flourish."