novelhk Chapter 127 Rostlov, the Clock Village (A Sigh of Retrospection) Part 3
Chapter 127 Rostlov, the Clock Village (A Sigh of Retrospection) Part 3
"You can go back in time?" Elena asked suspiciously.
But it remained only at the stage of doubt, since the magic of rewinding did indeed exist, and she was very good at it.
However, she can only rewind time up to half an hour, and the rewind content cannot be too complex. At most, it's just repairing items—something like going back to where she was half an hour ago is completely impossible.
Because that matter was too complicated. Although it was difficult to explain, the mechanism behind it was far more complex than simply repairing a broken plate, making them incomparable.
According to Ms. Fran, going back in time is essentially simulating the past, just making objects look like they did in the past—making them the same as they did in the past, but the things that were broken have already happened, and the effects are irreversible.
Time cannot be reversed. This is a phrase that all teachers who teach time-related magic mention.
Although the reason is unknown, no magician has broken this rule since the advent of magic.
It's important to know that there are quite a few magicians who are interested in time and want to travel through time and space—the fact that this rule hasn't been broken after so many years of research basically confirms that this rule is the truth.
But Elena is now hearing this from a young witch.
However, it's not entirely impossible—after all, magic is so incredible, it's constantly evolving, and you can't imagine where its limits lie.
“If that’s how I understand it, then that’s it.” Estelle ignored Elena’s skeptical look. “This magic requires unimaginable magical power, probably the sum of the magical power of thousands of witches—if we’re going back ten years. And we can only stay there for an hour, and besides that, I’ll have significant aftereffects.”
Even if it's just for an hour, it's incredible that such a high cost is incurred.
“It’s impossible to gather so much magic in a short time—but we magicians can draw magic from our bodies. For this, I’ve been preparing my blood for several years, and I’ve done a lot of work to preserve its activity so that it can provide magic for today’s magical experiments,” Estelle said.
That might be why she looks so anemic now?
Overdrawing magic power... Elena had done something similar before; during the Demon Explosion Cloud incident, she cut off her hair to gain magic power.
Although my hair has grown back now, that brush with death is still unforgettable.
Qin (a type of zither)...
Why do I keep thinking about him lately...? It's really strange.
Irene shook her head, clearing her mind of all the random thoughts: "So, what do I need to do?"
“Once I return to the past, I will lose all my magic. After all, it takes a lot of magic to activate, and I can only rely on myself for that. I can’t prepare it on the spot,” Estelle said. “Wear this. This will allow us to share magic. After we return to the past, I will be able to use your magic to cast spells.”
Estelle handed over a ring.
This magical item seems quite useful...
Seeing that Elena was interested, Estelle casually said, "If you want it, I can give it to you after the mission is over. After all, my teacher has many more."
You are so generous.
"I've never asked before, but what did you want to change when you went back in time?" Elena asked.
“Serena.” A gentle light seemed to gleam in Estelle’s weary eyes when she mentioned this name. “I want to save her.”
Who is Serena again?
Oh, it seems to be that serial killer from 2-chome...
No, you want to save her, but I don't really understand.
“She and I grew up together.” Estelle sat down in a mechanical chair and gestured to the chair next to her, indicating that Elena should sit down as well.
After Elena sat down, Estelle operated a series of buttons beside her: "She was a kind-hearted child when she was young, quiet but truly kind. But I went abroad to study when I was very young, and when I returned, she had become a murderer. Although I tried many, many ways to persuade her to change her ways, it was all in vain. In the end, I executed her with my own hands."
After a flash of light, Estelle's already pale face, due to anemia, became even paler, making her appear several years older.
But then the scene shifts, and when Elena blinks again, the surrounding scenery has been renovated; the house, which was previously a mess, is now empty.
Rostov ten years ago—has he really gone back to the past?
“No one is born a serial killer. While I was away in Rostlov, Serena’s family was robbed, and her parents died as a result. Since then, she has become like that—so I want to save her and make up for the regret that I caused her to go astray while I was away.” Estelle finished explaining and stood up from her chair.
"Welcome to Rostlov ten years in the past. The burglary is about to happen in a few minutes. We'd better hurry."
Elena was actually very curious about what would happen to Rostlov ten years later if Serena was saved here.
Did the TV series "The Second Street Detective" just disappear because of this? Logically speaking, there should be more chain reactions.
Out of curiosity, Elena still asked the question.
Of course, we asked questions as we went.
Estelle walked ahead, her steps quick, clearly familiar with the streets and alleys of ten years ago, as if she had done her research.
“Nothing will change. Serena is a murderer, and her fate of being executed by me in the end will not change,” Estelle replied calmly.
what?
This isn't what I expected.
"The theory is very complex, and there's no time to explain it clearly. Anyway, what we've changed is the direction of this current world line; our original world line will remain unchanged. Time cannot be reversed; your teacher should have taught you that."
"Then... what's the point?" Elena blurted out, but quickly covered her mouth, realizing she really lacked emotional intelligence.
“For me, knowing that there is a world where Serena can live well is enough—that’s enough—” Estelle chuckled softly. “We’ve arrived. This is Serena’s home.”
“Every day I repent for not guiding Serena properly back then—” Estelle said, “Now, finally, I can be forgiven.”
Irene noticed the madness in Estelle's eyes.
Yes, it's madness—
“Miss Elena, have you ever felt this way? Desperate to make amends for your mistakes?” Estelle grinned. “I wish someone could understand me.”
"Unfortunately, not at the moment," Elena replied.
“That’s good. Then you should cherish the present, lest you end up like me.” Estelle gently knocked on Serena’s door. “Like me—regretted it beyond redemption later.”