what's the situation? what happened?
After witnessing the vision in Naira's memory, Griffith immediately felt that something was wrong and that Neferti might have escaped death. However, every thought and premonition he had reminded him that this was impossible.
Soon, he saw a vision. Naila found the breathless girl in the blood, wailing in a crazy and inhuman voice.
This terrifying, frenzied cry that lost all reason echoed in the underground ruins of the Senate of the city-state of Annock. It lingered for a long time, making those who heard it tremble with fear.
"Poor bastard, that's what happened," Aaron glanced sideways at Griffith, then turned his attention to Naira, "I've seen his sister, whom you brought back from Odessa. A very charming girl. However, I can feel the curse that cannot escape her due to some kind of flaw.
"Neferti came alive in a sense.
"Might as well die."
Griffith watched Naila until he ran wildly south along the cleft between the cliffs, towards the towering black mountain in the south. When he finally disappeared into the darkness, the illusion of memory disappeared, and the underground labyrinth returned to silence.
"You and Naila have a close relationship. Not only are you both able to use the power of the Death Path, but you are actually entangled in your fate like this." Aaron's voice, which sounded like a certain rhythm, broke the silence, turning Griffith from shocked to Pulled back from doubts and uneasiness, "The power of miracles has the possibility of upgrading the chosen one to the hand of God, but it is not the only way.
"Since Neferti was resurrected, Naira most likely handed over some kind of sacrifice to the thread of life in the void or to his servants. Naira was the first to become the Hand of God, and she was also the one in this sacrifice. The first slave. I suspect that his power may not be complete, and God will not be so generous."
I was worried about Aaron's cards and the surrounding variables not continuing to play, but I didn't expect that he was very talkative and cooperative. No one usually talks to him... Griffith listened silently to Aaron's long comments. , and casually praised: "You have a lot of information."
"Of course, I am Aaron Lentilus, the seeker of the sea of knowledge and truth, the son of prophecy destined to save the world, and I am different from people like you who have no access to magic and real power," Aaron His eyes lit up, "Now you understand the difference between us!"
"Where did he go?"
"I must be following the guidance of the wishing device to find complete power, or the way to save Neferti, haha," Aaron laughed, "This is the gap between reality and mystery, and thoughts will become the path to A material signpost. Naira lost her loved ones and fell deeper and deeper into the road of resurrecting her. Her endless and unbridled wish can only be called greed.
"He will pay the price."
…
Griffith and Aaron continued to move forward in the darkness. They walked slowly and quietly.
"Are you worried about your companions?" Aaron asked.
"Do you have a way to find them?" Griffith asked quickly.
"No."
Then why are you telling me this? Griffith gritted his teeth in frustration and ignored him.
"This is the lost ruins leading to the Wishing Vessel. We are equivalent to walking in a sealed object that can control people's hearts and bewitch and induce. What we can see and encounter all depends on the guidance of the Wishing Vessel," Aaron explained seriously, "Although I don't know where to find your companions, I think it won't be long before we meet them."
That's fine, um, I hope it's a good thing... Griffith nodded slightly and paid attention to his surroundings.
"By the way, I have a question for you," Aaron raised his chin towards the war knight who had just fought with him, "a personal question."
"explain."
"What is their relationship with you? Are they allies, friends? Are they lovers? They shouldn't both have that kind of relationship... Who comes first and who comes last? Won't they start a fight?"
"..." Griffith's mouth twitched and he pinched Sui Sui. At such a close range, this chatty guy can be killed with one shot. If one shot is not enough, take another shot.
"You are really a well-known guy," Aaron touched the tip of his nose with a slight smile, "I heard that even if you were marching and fighting, you would hide under the bed, wardrobe, table, and other places in the hut where you camped. They are all hidden, and the one who can’t hide in the end can only climb to the rafters. Haha, this is so ridiculous, I don’t believe it.”
Ah, this... Griffith opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But where to start...
"What? Is it true!" Aaron's suspicious eyes turned around Griffith's face several times, "As expected of you, no wonder that weakling Commodus can't swallow this breath!"
"I have nothing to do with Princess Mirantis!" Griffith roared angrily.
"Uh-huh……"
Aaron calmed down his expression as if he understood something, and returned to his former refined and noble temperament. After a while, he murmured to himself:
"So that's true, but how can five girls be hidden in one room..."
Griffith pulled out the light, and lightning burst out, illuminating the dark underground like daylight.
"Wait, don't be impulsive!" Aaron pressed his hand suddenly, "He didn't notice us."
who? Griffith followed Aaron's guidance and looked to the side, only to see a deeper ravine below the road, where Prince Commodus of Beyelan was wandering.
The memory illusions that resembled Naira's before appeared in the air like colorful paintings.
"He has also fallen into the illusion. Be careful, Griffith. It seems that as long as you can't keep your heart in this place, the secrets in your memory will be unearthed and exposed to the wishing device without reservation."
Commodus's memory is quarreling with various people.
He competed with the generals for command of the army, debated the budget with the ministers of the Imperial Council, and roared at the Senate's question session:
"The Praetorian Guards will follow me! Warriors truly loyal to our cause and our country will rebuild an army."
"With all due respect," said one of the senators, "but your Highness went thither to find the men and materials to raise an army. All these essential elements were on the side of the wise Senate."
The dispute between the royal family and the Senate has reached this point... This scene was beyond Griffith and Aaron's expectations, and they didn't know what to say.
More recent memories are even more striking.
"Diana, I need the southern territory. When can the duke's army and extraordinary people be mobilized?" Commodus's voice said, "The industrial and commercial owners and citizens in the provinces are loyal to the royal family. With them, I can compete with the Senate and the Arcane Council. I can even raise an army and let the officers and non-commissioned officers of the Praetorian Guard lead them!"
"Is Your Highness talking about a civil war?" Princess Mirantis held the pamphlet without looking up at her fiancé.
"If they want it, give it to them! My father is crazy, why didn't he clearly support the citizen representatives at the meeting? He is allowing our country to be stolen by the robbers of the Senate and the liars of the Arcane Council. The world is corrupting!
"Only I can save Bijaland, even if it means building a new country on the ruins, I will destroy the shackles imposed on my people!"
"Commodus, are you quoting the words of the cult that killed Avignon?" The princess stood up uneasily, "Terror and threats will accelerate the deterioration of the situation, and you, the prince of Bayerland, are in order. The moment of destruction is the first to be met with misfortune.”
"You're not even on my side? Why?"
"I support you, and I swear it in the name of my fiancée and my friend," the princess said, "but you are not ready yet. The battle between the Senate and the citizens will be a drastic change that we cannot cope with. Leave it temporarily and lead An army goes on an expedition and waits until the situation becomes clear before taking action.”
"Why don't you support me?"
"I think the prince didn't listen to what the princess said at all," Aaron said. "Did he go crazy because you took the saint away?"
"The Saint of Anjou and the war in Odessa are an excellent opportunity to boost the power of the royal family, at least on the surface," Griffith explained calmly and seriously, "It is also for this reason that the The prince’s blow was particularly severe.”
Princess Mirantis is still trying to persuade: "I think His Majesty the King is also trying to maintain peace in the kingdom based on the same concerns. Bijelland's finances and stability cannot withstand a civil war. We don't understand the citizens well enough. They themselves The will of the people has not been fully condensed and united.
"What I mean is, wait a minute. If the citizens can really resist the power of the Senate, they will also need time to experience and grow. No one's rule is achieved by a handful. The officers of the Praetorian Guard and Don’t knights also mature through battle after battle?”
"You have brought up the knight of the Larmore family that you have longed for again."
"Huh?" The princess was stunned for a moment, "I didn't."
"Isn't that what you mean! Since the summer meeting, you have been particularly fond of him. I am the prince of Beyeland, the future king. Why should I imitate a small officer to accumulate the lowest level of combat experience and waste my time? On someone who is not even a noble. I am the commander-in-chief of the army, and my vision must be set in a higher and longer-term place.
"I guide the tide of the times."
Miss Mirantis curled her lips. Griffith saw this little move, Aaron saw it, and her fiancé saw it too.
"Tell me clearly!" the prince shouted, "What is your relationship with him? Did you meet somewhere behind my back and swear to me on the honor of Mirantis to tell me the truth?"
The princess was stunned for a moment and shook her head in embarrassment: "He and I attended a party together, but..."
"I knew it!" Commodus shouted with an earth-shattering voice, "Traitor! %...￥& (The prince said some other nasty things)"
