Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva-Chapter 1608 - 76: Lantern in the Dark River Mist

Outside the atmosphere, a tiny shuttlecraft slowly approached the blue and beautiful planet.

The wind and heat scraped against the gray steel hull, sparking delicate sparks. Across vast distances and time, this shuttlecraft was finally nearing the Earth, the world sung of in countless legends and books gradually unfolding before them.

Earth, the origin of humanity, is now the largest museum of the Federation, with the whole planet restricted from human resettlement, becoming the most famous historical node and commemorative site of human civilization.

A woman with long black hair stepped down from the shuttlecraft, her eyes like smoky black crystals, surveying this world, followed by members dressed in uniform black robes.

"This is the central region of the Sighing Mountain Range, Lady Jian Xin'er," a follower behind her stepped forward to report.

"If we follow the mountain path and river westward, we'll reach the legendary Ememenos Academy, which preserves many historical wonders."

"According to the Federation's regulations, we cannot stay on Earth for more than three days."

"I know." After speaking, she pulled up the hood on the back of her head, concealing her face in shadow, then stepped downhill.

Everything here remained as it was in the past, with no modern passageways, only mountain paths paved with stones and weeds.

Since it's summer, warm winds brushed through the mountains, and occasionally, deer and squirrels could be seen leaping through the woods.

Under the blazing sun, the group walked along the mountain path by the river, and the Blue River in the distance, shimmering with light, remained as beautiful as recorded in history. It was said to connect the eastern and western sides of the continent in ancient times, and was an important trade route between the Verdant Empire and the Snow Flower Alliance.

After walking for about four hours, the group rounded a rocky outcrop and finally saw in the distance the great bridge spanning the Blue River and the gigantic fortress on the other side like a giant beast.

"The four academies' level, the Unfallen Bridge Pier," Jian Xin'er murmured this legendary name as she looked at the distant scene.

In the distant past, as the most famous academy in the human world, it nurtured countless heroes and legendary figures, and generals and marshals birthed from the Unfallen Bridge Pier were innumerable.

Almost there, Jian Xin'er thought to herself, continuing to move forward.

Earth is a massive museum, where humanity's past history lies buried and preserved, and it is the origin of human civilization.

Why did she, as a Songstress, come here? Of course, it wasn't for the scenery, nor just to reminisce about the past, but to find some 'treasures' of the past.

She had little interest in the future of human civilization or the future of the nation.

'Those big matters naturally have people passionate about them, and I only need to focus on my own preferences.' Such a mentality is quite similar to the 'Blood Orchid' Xi Lugeya of the past.

On the continual pursuit of past relics and precious literary artifacts, Jian Xin'er obtained a rather secretive piece of information, which was the legacy treasure left by a Witch.

Though the Witches had sunk to the depths of the Aijieka Sea, the treasures condensed with their Authority might still exist in the world.

Like a ship riding the night, traversing between the Abyss and reality, Witch Selmes, this witch was mysterious during the Mercury Dynasty, with only a small portion of historical records, and in the Third Era only passed through two wars, rarely did outsiders know the uses of her Authority, merely speculating that it was related to souls and the Underworld.

What kind of treasure would it be? Jian Xin'er wondered and speculated, it might be a ship or perhaps a lantern, these two were both symbols of this Witch.

The group arrived at the opposite bank of Eminens, crossing the bridge led to the ancient academy once built by the human Sages.

Today, there was no sign of human habitation, but there would be patrolling personnel responsible for guarding and necessary maintenance here.

Of course, she could officially visit here as a Songstress, but that would be so ostentatious, and surely there would be many eyes watching, making it difficult to act, after all, exploring for treasures in this ancient academy violates the law of artifact protection, and this is not just any minor place but the former center of human civilization, even as a Songstress, doing wrong here would land her in the hands of the Priests of the Golden Flame Grand Cathedral for reeducation and confinement.

"We'll cross over tonight, for now we'll set up tents by the river, pretending to be camping outdoors." Jian Xin'er spoke.

"Yes, Lady." The surrounding group was already prepared and began setting up.

In the night, insects chirped throughout the land, and the sky's starlight was extraordinarily clear, making Jian Xin'er a little entranced.

"Such an environment always gives a sense of closeness and nostalgia, no wonder so many miss the times on Earth." She wrapped herself in a sleek black cloak, gazing up at the stars overhead.

The night winds by the river were very cool, with a bit of moisture, dispelling the day's heat, making one feel pleasant and comfortable. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

If it were ten thousand years ago, this should have been a gathering place for many young people at night, sitting on small boats, listening to the sound of the water, discussing life's ideals, and experiencing the slightly sweet and slightly bitter emotions of youth.

After a moment of deep contemplation, Jian Xin'er decided to take action.

"Under the bridge first, then enter the academy from the side of the mountain rocks."

After speaking, the group moved stealthily, all dressed in deep black like ink, standing in shadowy corners, blending into the surroundings with little notice, making them hard to discover.

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