"I see."
Sonia, who was beside the hospital bed, fell into deep thought after hearing what happened. Galadia peeled a piece of apple and stuffed it into Griffith's mouth on the hospital bed, and then gnawed the remaining part herself.
Griffith's injuries have long since recovered, but the school believed that he might have been irreversibly contaminated and insisted that he stay in bed for recuperation and undergo isolation.
Sonia's face showed a rare solemnity:
"Aaron Lentilus is called the Son of Prophecy, and his growth experience is still a mystery. According to Iluvash's prophecy, the unspeakable man will be defeated in his hands, and the powers of light and darkness will Balanced through His hand and will.
"As soon as he learned of the prophecy, that man personally planned and executed the massacre of the Lendirus family. On that terrifying night, that man and twelve of his men entered the territory of Lendirus. Executor.
"When Headmaster Tiberion, Lord Salorian, His Majesty Francis and the ruler of Canaan arrived with the strongest support force they could muster, it was too late. The only survivors in the manor were Aaron alone.”
Griffith lay on the hospital bed, holding his breath and listening to the girl's narrative. This was a historical detail he had never heard of, and even Galadia was quiet.
"My father was also among the group. Their investigation found that Lendirus' tribesmen and allies had already ambushed there. They arranged an unknown mysterious ritual, carried out brave and desperate resistance, and eliminated all executions. person, but no one can resist that person's unparalleled malice.
"Unexpectedly, the person's aura and body were also shattered. The terrifying psychic remnants of his soul and body being torn apart were detected at the scene, which originated from the most powerful and evil spell he created. ——
"Immediate death verdict."
A near-godlike being torn apart by a curse? Griffith couldn't believe it. These powerful beings have countless protective weapons and physical defense measures against demons. How could they be wiped out by a magic spell?
Noticing the confusion on Griffith's face, Galadia said softly:
"The power of instant death judgment is that it is exempt from the rules of this world. Its power takes precedence over many resistances and strengths. The user must possess meditation, inspiration, black magic and mythological knowledge of level six or above to reach the threshold of cognition. , as for the conditions of use are unheard of.
"Under such a terrifying blow, the known defenses and confrontations of wizards are almost in vain. Although it is called a judgment, it is no different from the declaration of death. At least as far as I know."
Sonia nodded in approval. She gently rubbed the ends of her hair, her blue eyes flashing with thoughts and confusion:
"Since then, the man has never been seen again, and the official conclusion is that he was torn to pieces in a horrific psychic storm, and the remaining parts were swept into the spirit world.
"But why? Why did Aaron survive but that man was defeated? My father is also curious, but today I seem to have got some answers,
“Lendirus received three levels of almost miraculous protection, namely:
"Illusive guardian spirit, high-level near-death protection and high-level damage reflection.
"After Griffith inflicted heavy injuries on him, the guardian spirit immediately launched a defense. Judging from the description, it was Aaron's mother, Ilia Lentilus. She was the favored one of a certain god, even though she had already Death, but still protecting her child. However, it is not clear how she transformed into that form;
"High-level near-death guardianship is one of the highest-level magic spells. It can be activated in critical moments to prevent fatal killings and transport the protected person to a safe area. But its power is not just that. The magic spell itself has Perhaps this is the reason why even a terrifying weapon such as instant death judgment cannot kill Aaron immediately. I cannot understand the specific process and mechanism. Of course, it is also possible that high-level near-death guardianship cannot block instant death. determination.
"Finally, Aaron's body has some kind of extremely high-level damage reflex. No matter how much damage is done to Aaron, he will receive the same level of feedback. Maybe, this is just my guess, that person is being affected by his own power. torn into pieces."
So that's it, that makes sense to me. Griffith was indifferent for a while and expressed his guess:
"I think, judging from what I experienced in the ruins, either Aaron was born chaotic and evil, or that person was not completely annihilated, and a part of Him was lodged in Aaron's body waiting to be revived. In order to achieve this purpose, He The remaining minions successively arranged attacks by mountain monsters and goblins, hoping to take advantage of the chaos and seize the Philosopher's Stone stored in Homemonworth."
"It's possible."
The two girls said together. Sonia glanced at Galadia and asked her to speak first.
"So, who attacked the Flying Leaf? Only a powerful being can summon that sea monster. The target should be Aaron, right?"
Sonia nodded and said:
"Yes, that sea monster is very powerful. What is powerful is not its power, but its existence itself. My father believes that it is a special mythical creature. Powerful wizards will fall into confusion and powerlessness when they witness it. , seems to be specially used to restrain spellcasters. That night, Ms. Marian, who was traveling with us, was knowledgeable and wise, but she failed to make any effective response. Until Griffith and Lana drove the sea monster away , she was at a loss.
"I think there are two possibilities:
"First, some people may have suspected that Aaron has some kind of connection with that person. But before they get enough evidence, they will not stand up to attack Aaron who is protected by Homemon Watts, so they sent That monster.
"In addition, that person may not have been truly destroyed, and may have even resurrected and gained the power to interfere in this world. For this reason, it is not impossible to eliminate the obstacles of the Son of Prophecy.
"The key to the problem is Aaron. It's hard to say whether he is intrinsically evil or controlled. After this incident, the school found him scarred in the hall of Homemon Watts and immediately sheltered him. It will be difficult for him to investigate. Of course, the good news is that if he is really evil, he will be restrained in recent times due to the strict protection of Homemon Watts.
"Garadia, I think this matter should not be told to the principal. They firmly believe that Aaron is the son of the prophecy that brings balance to light and darkness. It may be detrimental to Griffith and us. This is also my father's opinion. "
That's right... the three of them were silent together. I don’t know what the girls are thinking, but what Griffith is thinking is very simple and clear——
I still have to find a chance to kill Aaron early?
Just when everyone was having weird thoughts, Fiona burst into the infirmary in a hurry.
"Hurry, hurry, we're almost here!"
The girl with waist-length blond hair wears a light and slim-fitting white silk skirt, with garlands on her head and wrists. She didn't wear any jewelry, but she carefully trimmed her eyebrows and applied lip gloss. Behind her, Rana was holding a large box, covering his head.
This is……
The two girls beside Griffith stood up, put away their worries and thoughts, untied the silver buttons on their robes and slowly took them off.
"You!" The trainee knight slapped the bed board, "Today is the Frost Festival, do you have a performance?!"
"Yes, a little chorus between the three of us."
"Just lie still and I will use the echo crystal to record it for you."
The three girls were wearing skirts of the same style. The hem of the skirt was still quite far from the knees. The light of their fair and slender legs as they walked was dazzling. The elf and Sonia quickly touched up their makeup and put on flower crowns and garlands in front of the apprentice knight. Completely different temperaments and beauties merged together, as if the Kingdom of God had descended on the mortal world.
"I'm going too!" Griffith shouted, "Even if I have rotted in hell, I will crawl over with my rotten limbs."
…
Griffith felt completely healed.
He sat down at the long table like everyone else and began to eat the Frost Festival feast.
At this time, a brownie pushed a cart and delivered large packages and letters to him.
He watched Brownie leave with vigilance, then opened the package and found that there was a gleaming buckler and a letter inside.
"Regarding the solution to the seizure of the mountain monster incident
"To first-year student, Shotolar, Griffith Blanton,
"You showed unparalleled courage and sense of responsibility in the battle against the mountain monster. In order to reward your merits, the additional deductions from your test scores this semester have been restored.
"In view of the fact that the extraordinary characteristics of the mountain monster have been decomposed during the investigation, the school has decided to grant you the cavalry shield 'Vanguard' as compensation after proper study.
"This round shield is made with appropriate amounts of fine gold and mithril. It is tougher than standard equipment and can greatly reduce the reaction force during impact. It can give the holder a tactical advantage against large creatures. .
"Excellent craftsmanship gives the Vanguard Shield excellent maneuverability. You can try throwing it. The unique rare metal material can stun the target with a certain probability when it hits.
"To sum up, this is an expensive and sophisticated piece of equipment. Although it lacks a proper weapon soul and cannot have extraordinary characteristics, it is still sufficient to meet the requirements of most battles."
Not bad. Griffith flipped the reward over and over and found that this silver shield was of moderate weight and flexible to use. It also had the legion's eagle flag emblem painted on it in the center. It was very suitable for a lancer like him. It wouldn't hurt to use this to replace the extraordinary characteristics of the mountain monster.
Griffith then opened a letter and found that it was a notice from the Earl of Larmore's Palace recording the settlement of the mission, and also attached several bills of exchange and certificates.
"Level 2 Captain Griffith Blanton:
"In view of your courage in emergencies, I will grant you the following reward:
"A. The bonus of 150 silver francs can be claimed at Hermann Meyer Bank with the attached note.
"B.2 merit points have been included in your personal file, please receive the attached certificate.
"C. Sequence 8 agent potion (provided).
"Evaluation: Your performance is very poor. As one of the camp security leaders, you failed to make more appropriate arrangements to avoid and reduce losses. Considering that you actively took compensatory measures to avoid the worst-case scenario, this battle will give you was rated D+ (very bad) and included in the archives.
"Attached is a note of 300 silver francs from Beyeland Commercial Bank, which is a bonus for winning the Eastern War."
Very bad rating...but the rewards are pretty generous.
Griffith's already cleared merit points have accumulated to 3 points, and he is still 7 points away from being a first-level squad leader. If he accumulates enough meritorious service to complete the promotion, his annual salary will be increased from 1,200 silver lang to 1,500 silver lang, and he will also receive a high-ranking sergeant badge.
However, Griffith still thought that even if he accumulated enough meritorious service, he would not upgrade his military rank for the time being. He is now Shutoral of the Larmore family, a Sequence 8 Beyonder. Once he completes four years of study at Homon Watts and pays 20 merit points, he can enter the command sequence and become the leader of a third-level commando squadron. That is, the second lieutenant officer in the regiment.
The second letter comes from Griffith's hometown of Neopolis and is a letter from his brother. Finally he received a letter from home.
"Silly brother,
"We received a letter from the Larmore House. I heard that you survived your first semester at Homemonworth and were successfully promoted to Sequence 8. I reluctantly congratulate you! If it's not for love, don't work too hard. Anyway, No matter how much you practice, you can't beat me.
"Dad was granted the territory of the newly conquered southern province. When this letter was sent, we were already on our way to the new territory. I am still not sure about the pronunciation and spelling of that place. I will give it to you after we settle in. Your letter. Saya held the door open and said she would wait until you came back before leaving, but the official order did not wait for anyone, so I broke her down and dragged her away.
"Our uncle Dr. Zion moved his family back to Neopolis Island. He repeatedly told you that if you pass by, you must stay at his house for a while. Elodie hasn't seen you for a long time. Dr. Zion once A short stint teaching at Homemonworth should be of help to you. Enclosed is their home address.
"Dad, mom and sister say hello to you,
“See you in your new home in the South!
"Your invincible brother, Herofus Brandon."
Phew... All kinds of tender emotions arose in Griffith's heart. He left his hometown and joined the army. Continuous bloody battles have become a part of his life. Family has become so distant.
Let’s go back to Neopolis Island during the New Year holiday. If you have time, go to the Southern Province.
At this time, Galadia and the others finally appeared.
The halls of Homemonworth erupted. After experiencing the horrific events a few days ago, the beautiful and moving singing of the girls brought the best comfort.
Griffith heard Galadia's bright high notes, as if they were compensation for all the suffering so far.
Galadia (Note 1, this song is Kalifina "to the beginning"):
"In fact, who is it that is looking forward to the realization of redemption?
"The confused and helpless heart is like the sky that penetrates the emptiness."
Fiona:
"The moment I choose you
"The joyful heart that belongs to two people can be found."
Sonia:
"Even that, burning the body to death, the bone-cold flames
"As long as your smile is by my side."
Griffith leaned on the long table and grabbed the edge of the table, his heart trembling with resonance. The fear accumulated so far is purified by the clear and thorough singing.
However, there are traces of sadness in the singing, which are melodious and melodious and cannot be erased.
His eyes couldn't leave the familiar yet unfamiliar figure. Galadia's gentle gaze echoed the clear voice.
Her soul-stirring high-pitched voice tells the beginning of the story, as if it was a destiny destined millions of years ago:
"Gorgeous and beautiful, the light of the bright moon
"Just silence
"Destroy toward where you started!"
chorus:
"I will seal my longing tightly like this
"In that distant and vast place
"Buried in darkness
"Walk with you
"The past
"The song echoes softly——"
A hint of sweetness and bitterness appeared in the taste buds, and when Griffith touched his cheek, he found that he had burst into tears.
"Why are you crying, Griffith?" Lana and Murat happily walked past him carrying food, "Remember the past?"
"A little bit," Griffith's voice was choked up, "I kind of miss the fallen comrades of the regiment."
The steely Lana immediately lost the smile on his face, and he whispered: "The past that cannot be changed, the memories that cannot be forgotten. I often dream of them, Valle, Camp, Latina..."
Murat then read out those comrades who had been together day and night but could not forget: "Jillian, Golona..."
"Krista," Griffith gritted his teeth and said a name that made his heart ache, "it would be great if they were here at this moment."
"Hey, Krista," Lana murmured.
"who is she?"
