radiothebook Chapter 155 Exotic Birds, Parrots
Chapter 155 Exotic Birds, Parrots
Chapter 155 Strange Bird Parrot
Just as number 77 flew away, Kendrick said behind Aaron's back:
"Is that a pheasant?"
Aaron turned around: "Yes, you've seen him before?"
“No, this is the first time I’ve seen him,” Kendrick shook his head. “But I’ve heard of him, Mr. Mosley. You know, I studied at the Heraldry Academy.”
"Do you know anything about it?" Aaron asked.
"I only know some common sense," Kendrick said, lowering his head.
Aaron smiled slightly: "No need to be modest, Mr. Bates. What heralds understand is often a profound and obscure secret to ordinary people."
Kendrick blushed above his beard and waved his hands repeatedly.
"Sir, you flatter me. I do only know a little bit of common knowledge. And I am not a herald—but in any case, Mr. Mosley, your library must be a blessed place."
"Oh? What makes you say that?"
"The pheasant is a rare bird, one of the four species of rare parrots. It can listen to the conversations of people around it and then repeat them in a fixed place."
"And the place it chooses to tell its story must be a blessed place, or perhaps because the pheasant once received a favor there."
"Birds of the Coot have a kind of population memory. Once they come here, their offspring will continue to stay here until the place is destroyed or the population becomes extinct."
"You see, Mr. Bates, you are indeed modest. Your understanding is no less than mine!" Aaron smiled. "But the information it brings me can sometimes be quite a headache. It can basically only bring me information about the surrounding area, and it's not always accurate."
"After all, it's just a retelling, sir. Besides, even if it's a strange bird, it's still a bird, and its flight takes time. If it reports to you once a month, it can only bring you information within a hundred and fifty leagues at most."
In reality, it's even shorter; only Aaron knows just how lazy this lousy bird will become.
Have you seen any other exotic parrots?
“I’ve only ever seen black and white parrots. There are a few of these in the Herald Academy,” Kendrick replied. “Its feathers are black and white, and it’s twice the size of a pheasant. It can accurately travel between two locations, so it’s mainly used for communication.”
"Black and white parrots are relatively common, especially after the Principality of the Holy Envoys mastered the technology to breed them. As for the methods, it seems to involve changing their beliefs or something, but I'm not entirely sure."
Aaron nodded: "What about the other two?"
"No,"
Kendrick shook his head.
"But it seems the royal family keeps a dragon-scaled parrot, which is said to be several times larger than an eagle and has a lifespan of two or three hundred years. Some say it is a descendant of dragons, but it is almost non-aggressive. Its only function is to relay messages for its master, since it is rumored to have an extremely loud voice."
"As for the Stone-skinned Parrot, the most recent records even date back to the end of the legendary period. It is said that it was so slow that it could not fly, that it was larger than a house, and that its lifespan was comparable to that of a rocky mountain."
"But its most valuable asset is its brain. Legend has it that it possesses intelligence and an indelible memory; if asked, it will answer with any knowledge it remembers. Sir, do you know the Scarlet Prince?"
Aaron nodded: "A person from the mid-to-late period of the Former People, a usurper, and the creator of the revival of the Kingdom of Ancent."
"You are indeed learned," Kendrick nodded. "The Crimson Prince's original fiefdom was the Sun City of the current Holy Envoy Duchy. He led his fleet across the Flameheart Sea aboard the Blazing Golden Spear."
"You should know that shipbuilding technology back then was far less advanced than it is now. The Scorching Heart Islands, which are currently occupied by pirates, were discovered during the Crimson Prince's expedition."
"Afterwards, they landed at Haixi, led their troops deep into the heart of the kingdom, and with thunderous force, quickly captured the capital, imprisoned his incompetent father, and declared themselves king."
"However, just ten years later, the Scarlet Prince, who was not yet forty, set sail again, heading south, with the aim of finding the legendary Fallen Feather Island, the homeland of the exotic parrot, in order to come into contact with the Stone-skinned Parrot."
"As for his deeper goals, they are now impossible to ascertain. However, after he stepped onto the deck this time, the Blazing Golden Gun never appeared in anyone's sight again."
"In my opinion, the Crimson Prince was a navigator whose abilities were no less than those of the Navigator, yet even the Crimson Prince couldn't find Featherfall Island, and after that, no one else dared to challenge Featherfall Island."
"This was also the last recorded attempt by humankind to search for the Stone-skinned Parrot, but perhaps it was all in vain. Like the dragon, the Stone-skinned Parrot has long been lost in the long river of history."
Aaron nodded in response. He had already gathered a lot of fragmented information about this matter, enough for him to piece together the whole incident.
Of course, the details cannot be as specific as Kendrick described.
But after hearing Kendrick's description, what Aaron cared about most was:
"I didn't realize that black and white parrots could be bred in captivity. I guess I was quite ignorant."
"This technology has only been around for a hundred years or so, and it is not yet fully mature. The price is still not low, so it is only circulated among a certain noble family. Mr. Mosley, it is normal that you do not know it."
Kendrick quickly said,
"This is all thanks to that iron-blooded bishop, who spared no effort to spread the faith eastward, which attracted many scholars from the Far East. With their help, the technology was finally developed."
But regardless, Aaron had to admit that the biggest problem he faced, spending all his time in the library, was his lack of access to information.
But assuming black and white parrots are no longer so rare, could he still manage to find a few?
In this way, the efficiency of his correspondence with Anne was at least much faster than when he relied on the postman.
Aaron decided to prioritize this matter, but for now he needed to deal with Kendrick:
"However, Mr. Bates, from your tone, you seem to also consider this library a unique place?"
“Of course, this is a blessed place chosen by the pheasant,” Kendrick nodded. “Staying here, I seem to be blessed with good fortune as well. Mr. Mosley, this is something I’ve always lacked.”
"In that case, are you no longer planning to destroy this library?"
"No!" Kendrick showed his strength for the first time in front of Aaron. "I must dismantle it, sir. I still long to kill you."
"Really?" Aaron shrugged. "Good luck."
"Thank you, sir, you are so kind."
"Speaking of which, are your desires strong right now?"
Kendrick shook his head: "It's alright, I can control it. The moment I saw you, my desire was at its strongest, especially when I heard you agree to my request. It almost made me lose my mind."
"But after you set the conditions, I was surprisingly calm. I guess it was because I had a clear goal that allowed me to focus, and I didn't have the energy to deal with my inner desires."
Aaron's lips curled slightly, and he continued:
"That's good. Keep me updated on your thoughts. Don't be afraid of bothering me or bothering me. Since I've agreed to help you, I won't find you a nuisance."
"Oh my God! Sir, you—you are truly my benefactor! God has mercy on me, allowing me to meet you!"
As he spoke, Kendrick made a prayer gesture.
"I will, sir. I will not hide anything from you, and my desires right now are truly very low."
Aaron nodded: "So, have you encountered any difficulties in your life?"
"It's alright," Kendrick said. "After all, I've been wandering for twenty years, so I still have some savings. I rented a house in town, and all I have to do is set up a stall to write for others again. Making a living shouldn't be a problem."
"Yes," Aaron nodded, "Also, take a look at the book I gave you when you have time."
“Okay,” Kendrick nodded, “and after I got back yesterday, I immediately started studying it and have already read some of the contents.”
Aaron was well aware of this, because on the page about Kendrick, the number in the "Mastery Level" column was no longer 0%.
But Aaron still had to ask, "How is it?"
"That book is very profound, and I feel that it must contain some kind of very powerful force."
Looking at Kendrick's confident expression, Aaron couldn't help but ask:
"Oh? Why do you make that judgment?"
"Sir, as you know, I have learned many extraordinary methods, so I have a basic understanding of the characteristics of this kind of power. After reading only two or three pages, I knew that the book was not simple."
"Moreover, I also tried practicing according to the method in the book, and I really felt a power stirring within me."
Hearing this, Aaron was certain that his previous judgment was absolutely correct; Kendrick in front of him did indeed possess extraordinary talent, but his mentality was somewhat abnormal.
"Any questions about that book can come to me. But don't be blindly confident, lest you fall into paranoia."
Kendrick bowed to Aaron: "I understand, Mr. Mosley. I will remember that."
He came to see Aaron today, seemingly to report on his current situation.
After saying that, Kendrick left.
Looking at the closed door, Aaron fell into deep thought.
The current developments are in line with Aaron's expectations.
The only two things that are unpredictable are what kind of psychological impact Kendrick will have once he has studied "The Scarlet Craving" to a certain extent.
And sooner or later, Kendrick's desires will reach a breaking point, and how should Aaron deal with that?
However, for the latter, perhaps the assassination opportunity provided by the Block Alliance can solve this problem for Aaron.
The other four members of the alliance left yesterday.
Draco became the leader of the alliance, while Aaron became the alliance's temporary advisor.
But in reality, it is still Aaron who truly controls the league.
They agreed to Aaron's proposal, which meant that any mandate had to pass through Aaron's hands before it could be issued and executed.
This means that information is integrated at Aaron's level, giving him the means to monopolize information and thus control the entire organization.
However, Aaron also found it strange that such an obvious loophole could not have been discovered by those people.
Or did they discover it but let Aaron do it?
He couldn't know the truth, but in any case, he was just an employed consultant and not directly affiliated with the Block Alliance.
If this organization had truly provoked someone it shouldn't have, no one would have bothered with someone like him, a "marginal figure."
The trouble.
Even if Draco, as the leader, dismisses Aaron, it doesn't matter, since he hasn't contributed anything in the first place.
As for how far the organization will ultimately develop and what it can bring to Aaron, that remains to be seen.
Since it's only just begun, let's just let things take their course and wait and see.
At this moment, Aaron recalled a piece of information he had just heard from the phoenix-feathered parrot: the navigator, riding a roaring sea lion, had attacked a kingdom's port on the coast of the gloomy sea.
Aaron knew that Henry's reason for appearing in the gloomy sea must be to find and rescue Natalie.
But no one knows why he attacked the port.
Was Natalie captured by the lord of a port?
Or did Henry attack the port for some other purpose?
Aaron was not able to analyze the results based on that vague and brief information alone.
But what about the roaring sea lion?
Ha! Aaron smiled slightly, "It must be the entry 'Star Wave'!"
Stargazers believe that believers of various religions occasionally hear whispers of gods or unknown calls, but this is not an illusion, and there are absolutely no gods.
Rather, it is a sound from the stars.
Each star continuously emits noise outwards, spreading like ripples in water; he called this star waves.
Just as water waves have peaks and valleys, so too do star waves. When the peaks of countless stars overlap with the vicinity of human ears at a certain time, they will produce sounds that are audible to humans, which are the mysterious and enigmatic words spoken by them.
Based on this discovery, stargazers created the term "starwave".
This entry can produce a sound of a corresponding volume based on the mass of the object, but it has no other effect.
However, Henry was able to use this term in a brilliant way, which shows that he has completely mastered the essence of enchanting magic!
Enchanting has absolutely no use in impromptu battles.
However, if the enchanter is allowed to accumulate power over a period of time, his combat strength will be able to rise rapidly.
Aaron felt a little gratified that this blockhead could figure it out on his own.
Several months have passed since Henry and Cathy separated, but he still hasn't found the library and doesn't know how it is doing.
Just then, Aaron saw Cathy walking around the library, looking around as if she was looking for something.
In his hands was the copy of "Life Never Ends" that Aaron had made.
Ha! You little brat!
This kid's thoughts are too easy to guess; he's definitely looking for Harriet.
Soon, he spotted Harriet wiping the bookshelf.
Perhaps too embarrassed to speak up, Cathy stood silently behind Harriet, holding her books, watching her work quietly.
A few minutes later, Harriet seemed to finally lose her temper. She sighed heavily, put away her tools, and sat down at the teak table with Cassie.
Thank you everyone for your monthly tickets, and thank you to the person who gave a generous donation.