Chapter 607: 195. Hit the jackpot_3
The process of attempting to contract a Magic Messenger was similar to “drawing a card”.
In a spacious room, there was a magic circle in the center of the floor.
After Denise Green stood in the center of the Magic Circle, the shop assistant activated it.
With the mana in the array rapidly surging, a faint white light emerged on the Array.
Meanwhile, spheres of light appeared around Denise, orbiting her.
There were exactly 30 of these light spheres.
Each sphere corresponded to a Magic Messenger observing her from the “Messenger Plane.”
If a Messenger liked Denise, it would enter the natural world from the “Messenger Plane” and land beside her.
Unfortunately, Denise’s beauty and figure might only be effective on humans.
After observing her for a moment, the 30 Magic Messengers chose to stop observing one after another. In response, the light spheres orbiting Denise quickly decreased in number until they all disappeared.
When Denise Green walked out of the Magic Circle, she was upset and a little sad:
“Wu wu… I knew I couldn’t contract a Messenger… I’ve wasted another 3000 gold coins…”
Noland Lee patted her on the back, comforting her, then handed 1000 gold coins to the clerk.
He wanted to try contracting with 10 Magic Messengers, including at least one parrot-like Magic Messenger.
Noland Lee described the appearance of a parrot messenger he had seen with Professor Erica.
The shop assistant brought out the Messenger’s Illustrated Handbook and found the information card for this type of parrot messenger.
This Magic Messenger’s scientific name was the Five-colored Tiger-headed Parrot.
It was lively, energetic, highly intelligent, and loved to imitate human speech.
Not only could it deliver messages, but it could also chat with people and relieve boredom, making it quite popular in the Wizard’s Circle.
After looking at the pictures and descriptions in the Illustrated Handbook, Noland Lee was sure that this was the parrot Magic Messenger that belonged to Professor Erica.
Noland Lee stood on the Magic Circle, and the shop assistant activated it.
Ten spheres of light, representing the Magic Messengers, appeared around Noland Lee.
While the ten spheres of light were flying around him, Noland Lee threw his Deconstruction Technique at them.
[System Message:]
[You are about to use Deconstruction on the “Five-Colored Tiger Headed Parrot Messenger”.]
[You are about to use Deconstruction on “Some type of Crow-like Magic Messenger”.]
[You are about to use Deconstruction on “Some type of Owl-like Magic Messenger”.]
[…]
Before Noland Lee could finish reading the system messages, nine of the ten spheres of light around him disappeared suddenly, leaving only one!
Noland Lee thought that the remaining one was the Five-colored Tiger-headed Parrot Messenger, but after the sphere of light changed into a Magic Messenger, he was surprised to find that the situation was completely different from what he had expected.
The remaining Magic Messenger was surprisingly a small four-legged creature with wings, which looked like a winged white cat.
Denise Green covered her mouth and gasped quietly, excited for Noland Lee who was about to have a Magic Messenger.
The shop assistant also applauded Noland Lee’s good fortune.
Only Noland Lee himself was curious about the background of this Magic Messenger and asked the shop assistant a question.
“Excuse me, what is the origin of this Magic Messenger?” Noland Lee scratched his head:
“I thought I was going to contract a Five-Colored Tiger Headed Parrot.”
“Please wait a moment, sir. I will look through the guidebook.”
The shop assistant flips through the messenger guidebook, from front to back, but does not find the corresponding information card.
She puts down the guidebook in her hand, takes out another one from the drawer and continues to search, but still cannot find the information card. Left with no choice, she takes out the third guidebook to browse through.
It seems that the origin of this magic messenger in front of her might be a bit unusual… Noland Lee squints slightly and looks at the magic messenger, unexpectedly seeing a scrutinizing and observant expression from its fluffy white face.
It’s as if even though it appeared in front of Noland Lee, it hasn’t fully decided whether to sign the messenger contract with the wizard before it.
Looking at its body and fur, there are no excess fats or protruding muscles, and it has elegant curves, a well-proportioned figure, and snow-white delicate fur that is smooth and shiny, like a meticulously cared-for pet.
A thought pops into Noland Lee’s head:
Does this winged white cat messenger have an owner?
Uh-oh…
Did he unknowingly poach a wizard’s messenger?!
Noland Lee can’t help but be startled.
The shop assistant pats the book’s cover and takes a deep breath:
“Sir, sorry for the wait. I finally found the information card for this magic messenger. It is a very rare and seldom-seen magic messenger. The Magic News Department has temporarily named it Snow-winged Cat. So far, the Magic News Department has only discovered one Snow-winged Cat in the ‘Messenger Plane,’ which is the one you are seeing now. I must say, your luck is truly astounding. You should be the first and only wizard to own a Snow-winged Cat.”
“Snow-winged Cat…” Noland mutters, only to see that the magic messenger in front of him seems to have made some kind of decision.
The Snow-winged Cat loses its scrutiny and takes the initiative to approach Noland Lee. It rubs its cheek against his hand, displaying a human-like friendly scene.
Noland feels the extremely delicate and smooth fur touch of the other party and is very satisfied with this magic messenger.
The feedback from the Deconstruction Technique shows that the deconstruction consumption of this magic messenger is not huge, only 170,000 energy points.
Noland plans to wait until he is rich enough in energy points, then see what is special about this messenger.
The soul contract of the magic messenger is smoothly completed with the help of the shop assistant. The rest of the process is procedural.
The shop assistant trains Noland on the common sense of taking care of magic messengers, listing the common food list and precautions for magic messengers, and repeatedly urges Noland to treat his messenger with patience and love.
Things like what the Snow-winged Cat specifically likes to eat, its hobbies, dislikes, and living habits need to be carefully discovered by Noland in his future life.
The only help the shop assistant can provide is the ‘Messenger Whistle’ for sending the messenger to the ‘Messenger Plane’ or summoning the messenger to his side.
Noland holds the whistle and faces the Snow-winged Cat. Regardless of whether it understands his words, he asks:
“Would you prefer to stay in the ‘Messenger Plane’ or follow me and my companion witches?”
The soul contract between Noland and the messenger grants both of them a slight soul perception.
The Snow-winged Cat “meows~” and stands up from the tabletop, rubbing its soft paw against Noland’s hand holding the whistle.
“Well, it seems you prefer to stay in the ‘Messenger Plane’.” Noland nods.
“Meow~” The Snow-winged Cat makes a low call, spreading its arms towards Noland as if asking for a hug.
Noland raises an eyebrow and picks up the cat, stroking its back.
“I understand. You like staying in the ‘Messenger Plane’ as well as staying by our side.”
“Meow~” The Snow-winged Cat pushes off Noland’s arms with its legs, flaps its wings and lands gracefully on Denise Green’s shoulder, eliciting an admiring laughter from her.
“Noland, it seems to like me too.” Denise laughs and embraces the Snow-winged Cat in her arms, gently stroking its fur.
“You can hold it then. When I’m not at home, let the Snow-winged Cat keep you company.” Noland smiles.
Before leaving the shop, Noland spends nearly ten thousand gold coins to purchase a complete set of magic furniture needed to accommodate the messenger at home, as well as a bunch of food and toys that the Snow-winged Cat might like.
With that, Noland has solved the messenger issue, no longer needing to rely on Professor Erica’s messenger, and Denise has a companion at home.