Chapter 9: The Young Lady of Mira Village

Ugh... Hmm... Kakali enjoyed rubbing against Ulysses' foot, then continued to lie down and sleep. However, when Ulysses walked into the study, it seemed to remember something and reluctantly stood up, walking in another direction.

Although she is the daughter of the village chief, Mira does not exhibit any pride or reserve; she is very willing to invite the children of the village to her home to enjoy delicious desserts. Ulysses, Lasha, and Yulia are among those she frequently invites

Especially La Xia, Ulysses, and Yulia, for some reason, whenever they are around, it becomes exceptionally docile, like a well-behaved puppy. (In fact, it is the oppression of a certain witch...)

Perhaps due to the fact that the village chief is a scholar affiliated with the Dragon Kingdom of Agunis, there are relatively few books related to religion here. However, this does not hinder Ulysses' thirst for knowledge; for him, this room is his dream.

This place is a veritable treasure trove for him, who aspires to become a priest. The towering bookshelves, piled high to the ceiling, represent ancient wisdom as vast as the ocean. In particular, the books about the experiences, customs, and traditions of the continent found on m.hetushu.com always captivate him endlessly. It is often only when his sister Yuliya comes to find him that he awakens from the sea of books.

"Guess who I am?" The scent of violet hair wafted through the room filled with the aroma of books. That gentle, soft voice left Ulysses in a daze; even though he could not see anything, the image of beautiful purple long hair and sea-blue eyes emerged before him

It is only natural that he, as a scholar of profound knowledge and high moral standing, has earned the respect of all the villagers in Mira. After the former village chief returned to the embrace of the Supreme Deity, he was logically elected as the successor and has served as the village chief ever since.

At first, the villagers were quite afraid of the seemingly fierce large dog. However, after spending some time together, everyone came to realize that this large dog named "Kakali" actually does not bite indiscriminately; on the contrary, it is very friendly towards children

Mira, the daughter of the village chief. Although everyone was somewhat skeptical about how the seemingly elderly elder could have given birth to such a beautiful and lovely daughter, no one was foolish enough to ask.

Although Ulysses is a guest who will not be turned away here, that place is special; it requires a report to be made to the host

Good evening, Kakarri. Ulysses patted the head of the large dog named Kakarri and then walked past it

Especially for the frail and sickly Yuliya, she often receives her care. Perhaps it is because Yuliya resembles her in some ways that she feels particularly fond of this lovely little sister, almost treating her as her own sibling to cherish.

Before him stood the final guardian, chosen by the scholarly village chief as the strongest creature in the village to protect his treasure—a large dog, its entire body as deep and dark as the night, said to possess the true bloodline of a magical beast

Here it is! Ulysses is already certain that the source of the sound is in the room he is currently in, the study of the village chief's house in Mira. This place is not unfamiliar to him; he often spent his time here while Miss Mira, Yulia, and Lasha engaged in their uniquely interesting games.

Just as Ulysses was engulfed in unease and hesitation, a pair of gentle hands reached out softly from behind him, blocking his line of sight

Mila Village is not a large village. Like many small villages scattered around the Karar Mountains, the people in this quiet and simple village are kind and warm-hearted. They do not lament their modest lives but instead work hard to live.

As Yulia's older brother, Ulysses is often taken care of by her. Although she is not much older than Ulysses in actual age, she possesses a natural sisterly charm that makes one unconsciously inclined to listen to her

If he had not detected his talent for light magic, he might have followed the path of a scholar like the village chief. After all, he understood better than anyone that he did not possess the physical talent of La Xia and could not become an outstanding swordsman or knight

Although we have known each other for just a little over a year, she is a very kind and warm-hearted person, recognized as the most ladylike girl in Mira Village. She has beautiful violet-colored hair and soft sea-blue eyes, and she never speaks loudly. In the hearts of Ulysses and the boys of Mira Village, she is a true princess

It was about a year ago that this young lady, sharing the same name as the village, arrived here and began living with her father. Since then, the village has gained a beloved young lady.

If gifted children are discovered, they will also be sent to nearby towns for education, with the hope that these children will achieve success in the future and lead different lives. They do not even expect those children to return to this village after their studies; as long as they are happy outside, that is sufficient.

Ulysses, walking in the darkness, did not choose to confront the entrance directly, but instead made his way to the back of the courtyard, to a place covered with a multitude of grapevines

Gently parting the dense green vines, Ulysses easily walked into the courtyard of the village chief's house. This was the secret entrance to Lasha that Sister Mira had quietly revealed to him and Yulia.

The garden, imbued with the scent of violets, standing before Ulysses, is of his own design. Ulysses is not unfamiliar with this place, for within it resides a good friend he knows.

In the dark courtyard, several summer fireflies danced, leaving faint glimmers of light in the air. Following the path from his memory, Ulysses reached the place that made his heart flutter with little effort.

The village chief of Mira Village, a figure said to have been a renowned scholar on the continent, is a model of success who was sent away and then returned to Mira Village. It is said that he has unique insights into the study of dragons and once served as a royal tutor in the mysterious Dragon Kingdom of Agunis. However, as he grew older, he began to long for his hometown and ultimately left that enigmatic land to return to his homeland for retirement

No matter when or what, my sister will always welcome you. This is her exact words, and I never expected that there would really come a day when it would be needed

As he approached closer, upon entering the courtyard of the village chief's home, Ulysses felt the calling more distinctly. It was a kind of tremor that seemed to reach deep into his heart, causing his body to tremble and making it difficult for him to breathe.

Where is it? After briefly flipping through a few books he often reads, Ulysses began to search for that extraordinary thing. However, strangely, after continuously sending out peculiar calls, that thing fell silent here, as if it had lost its original magic.