Parchment
Staring at the parchment alongside the Guildmaster, we carefully considered how to activate the time transfer device. Most of the necessary materials were already gathered. The Tears of the Wyrm, fragments of ancient relics, and... the final ingredient listed on the parchment: “Wisdom Blood.” What exactly Wisdom Blood was, the parchment offered no detailed description. Only that it was an extremely rare substance, said to hold immense magical power.
“The blood of a sage... What on earth is that?” The Guildmaster tilted his head. Even with his vast knowledge, he seemed to have no clue about this ingredient.
I opened the Infinite Book. Within its vast sea of knowledge, I began searching for any mention of “the blood of a sage.” Page after page... After searching for hours, I discovered a faint clue. It was the tale of a single sage, recorded within ancient legends. This sage possessed extraordinary intellect and magical power; it was said his blood contained condensed cosmic energy. However, the sage's whereabouts were only spoken of in legend, and it was unclear if he had ever truly existed.
“...The legendary sage...?” The Guildmaster sighed. “This won't be easily obtained.”
I closed the Infinite Book and looked at the Guildmaster. "Even if it's a legend, that doesn't mean there are no clues. Legends always hide truth within them. We need to delve deeper into the information about this legendary sage. First, we must thoroughly examine every ancient text, tradition, and all the information the Adventurers' Guild has accumulated in this world."
The Guildmaster nodded at my words. “...Indeed. Combining my network with Mitam's knowledge, we should definitely find some clue. First, let's return to the Adventurers' Guild and gather information.”
We left the basement and returned to the Adventurers' Guild. The Guildmaster gave instructions to his subordinates and began gathering various pieces of information. I examined ancient documents and folklore, poring over every available text. For days and days, we gathered information, analyzed it, and verified it repeatedly. And finally... we discovered a small, yet crucial clue. It was a description of a mysterious ritual passed down in a remote village. This ritual involved a liquid known as the “Wise One's Blood,” and only the village elders were said to know its secrets.
“...A remote village...” The guildmaster spread out a map and confirmed the village's location. “It's a dangerous place. Monster attacks are frequent...”
I looked at the guildmaster. “But that time-shifting device described on the parchment... it could determine the future of this world. We should head to that village, accepting the risks.”
My resolve was unshakable. The legendary blood of the sage, and the time-shifting device. They were the keys to this world's fate, and I was determined to overcome any danger to obtain them.
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