"Lost, lost little kitten~ tell me where you are quickly♪~"
There was a brisk humming sound on the tree-lined path. The owner of the song, the smart elf, was watching among the flowers. Suddenly he stuck his head out, moved his pointed ears twice and looked at the girl with a slightly embarrassed look. smile.
"Looks like the little guy isn't here either."
"Let's do this. Let's split up. You continue to search along this road, and I'll go take a look near the teaching building." Facing the other party's smiling face, Artolis shrugged with a hint of helplessness.
Unfortunately, it is still teaching time, and there is no way to seek help from the students for a while. During this period, Shiyena, as a non-college teacher and student, is not allowed to wander in the teaching area. So based on the current situation, Artolis proposed such a decision.
"Ok~Ok~ Just do as you say, even though the reason for coming to you is at this juncture."
"Then I'll take the first step and contact you later?" Seeing that Shiyena had no objection to this, after making a call gesture to the other party, Artolis smiled and shook her head, then turned and walked towards the teaching building. .
"Remember, it's an orange kitten with spots on its belly!"
"I know, I know!" After waving goodbye, Artolis left the green garden without looking back and stepped into the teaching area step by step.
Speaking of which, she could be considered a graduate. Every time she recalled the memory of when the college gave them the first batch of graduation certificates, Artolis felt very dreamy.
After all, it stands to reason that a student can only receive his or her graduation certificate from the principal after receiving a six-year education in the college.
However, there is another special case, that is, joining a guild, obtaining proof of the ability to stand on one's own feet, and becoming a social person in the true sense. In that case, the college will issue a diploma in advance, and from then on, you can break away from the control of the college and integrate into the new family of the guild. Of course, you can also choose to study in the college. As for the choice, it all depends on your personal wishes.
However, if you want to be accepted by the Grand Guild, there is a high threshold. According to statistics, only 5% of the students who can obtain graduation certificates in advance account for 5% of the total number.
Although explaining this is a bit boastful, it is an undeniable fact in Artolis's eyes that she is one of the 5%.
Speaking of which, Artoris has become a senior who should have been her seniors without having much experience in the academy. It's quite interesting when you think about it.
"Huh?"
On the way, I heard a familiar voice.
It was probably the sound of a cat meowing, and it was the sound of a kitten that still needs its mother to take care of it.
"It can't be such a coincidence, right?"
Although it was yet to be confirmed, Atoris could not overcome her curiosity at this time.
Not just because of the promise to Shiyena, but also more...
After all, cats are creatures that always remind her of some people inexplicably.
"About two o'clock."
The Wolf King, who had a keener sense, immediately gave the accurate location, and after hearing what he said, Artolis also hurried towards the direction where the cry came from.
First go to the shoe cabinet and change your shoes, then go to the place near the school building where the cat meows are heard.
In Avalon, every college has some stray cats wandering around more or less. Maybe at first some of them were just abandoned by their owners or simply homeless. Then, with the students feeding them, Gradually, the number of cats wandering around became more and more fond of places like the academy. They had no worries about survival and many companions gathered here, so they were unwilling to leave easily.
I found the location of the cat, but the result was a bit disappointing.
It was a black and white spotted kitten, not the one the commission was looking for, but Artolis met a familiar person here.
With the cat, she is familiar with the mentor-Klau Stika.
"Mr. Crow, why are you here?" The unexpected encounter made people ask involuntarily.
And long before Atoris opened her mouth, the other party discovered her existence. After combing the fur of the kitten in his arms, he gently placed it at his feet.
"Why, that should be my line." Crow said as he raised his glasses that were hanging down the bridge of his nose. He straightened up and looked at the girl. His eyes revealed the master's calmness as always.
"Really, Student Grandpup?"
"That's true."
The one who shouldn't appear on this occasion is undoubtedly the one who has graduated. Artoris quickly lowered her head in response to the other person's gaze, feeling sorry for coming back privately without notifying the other person in advance and being caught in front of her. ashamed.
"So, what are you doing when you come back this time?" Crowe was a little curious about the purpose of Atoris' return this time.
This is of course, after all, long before retrieving the spirit sword from Master Luo Wei, Artolis had paid a special visit to Crowe, out of condolences after not seeing him for a long time. As a result, he came over again just a few days later. Anyone who saw him would probably be curious.
Thinking that this mission was not a big deal, Artolis did not need to hide it and told the truth: "To be honest with you, actually..."
"Looking for a cat?"
"Yes, I thought that there would be no need to disturb you for such a small matter, so that's why I didn't say in advance that I planned to come." Artolis smiled sarcastically and touched the back of her head.
"If you want to find a cat, just ask the guard directly to get the monitoring. If you want me to come forward and explain, it shouldn't be a problem."
"Really, that's great!" Listening to Crowe's words, Artolis's eyes sparkled.
"But, is that really the purpose of your coming here?"
The other party's question caused Artoris's smile to stop abruptly. Facing Crow's seemingly see-through gaze and slightly frowning brows, Artolis knew that the reality of what she was hiding and trying to hide was clearly evident. The ground is written on his face.
No matter how brave he was, his clenched fists were full of confusion, and his spirit was helpless as if he had been forced into a desperate situation.
Although she tried her best to show her calmness in front of familiar people, it really didn't work, and she couldn't escape Mr. Crowe's discerning eye.
Yes, she has always cared about the dissipated second consciousness. Because it was really difficult to accept this fact, she fell deeply into chaos. The emptiness and self-blame that followed are still entangled in her heart to this day.
The scene of Barong being taken away was still in front of me. The feeling of being out of reach was really powerless.
"Mr. Crow...Actually, I..." He opened his lips slightly to explain something, but he was interrupted by the other party just as he spoke.
"Listen up, student Grandpup." The man said while looking at the sky.
"You're just too pushy in trying to make everything better."
Words of relief poured into the girl's chest at that time. Her current vanity seems to have just confirmed what Crowe said, that is, the key reason for the emergence of Artoris Grandeple, which made her Stunned in place.
"If you really want everything to go smoothly, don't try to be brave, don't think you know everything, and don't think about how to be smarter. Even if you are covered in mud, even if you are scarred, only What you gain from setbacks is your truest flesh and blood.”
Crow said, gently patting the girl's shoulder, calling her back to reality.
"In fact, you have always known that the real opponent you have to face at any time is your own heart. You need to know silence, passivity, enthusiasm, optimism. No matter how you choose, your life will progress. Even if the process may Isn’t it the point of your practice to create distortions and try to correct them?”
Suddenly, the girl's hazy vision became clear again.
He didn't come up with the answer himself, but just accepted other people's opinions without hesitation, just like a frog in a well.
In this state, it is understandable that people would laugh at him as "vanity".
Even if you talk to others about your difficulties, it will not bring about better results. It is like losing your fighting spirit before the battle begins just because you don't want to get hurt.
Being so worthless, worrying about things without permission, is not like her at all, and it is not mature at all.
Does she want someone to vent to? No, what she really wanted was a solution.
