Chapter 17: Departure
After completing the task, the trainees dragged their tired bodies back to the organization. After a short break www.biquge.info the pen "Fun" pavilion, the trainees obtained the sword seal and became the official big sword. There were nearly 200 people at the beginning, and now only seven are alive. Tifa, Doris, and Eudora, whom Sulfura knew well, all survived.
Only Jaslin died.
For Jacelin's death, Tifa was the most unacceptable. Duda, who is usually inseparable from Jaslin, went back and chattered for a few days, and then returned to normal. After all, there are already too many people who have died, and it is indeed a pity to die before becoming a great sword, but that's all. The mortality rate of regular soldiers is also very high, and it is probably only a difference between early and late death.
Tifa was devastated by Jacelin's death. It's not that she thinks the other party died for herself, Tifa just doesn't believe that someone like Jaslin will die. Although Tifa doesn't like each other, she still agrees with Jaslin's strength. And Justlin's strong personality and domineering attitude made Tifa subconsciously think that she would die more vigorously. As a result, Sulfur began to doubt the "protagonist theory" and "I am born to be useful" that she had always believed in. The shaken Tifa was held in Doris's arms and soothed for a long time before relieving, and only the two of them knew what the specific soothing process was.
Sulfona didn't pay much attention to Tifa's affairs, and she was now being questioned by an uncle dressed in black.
"This is your sword mark."
Sulfona looked at the marks carved into the sword, which were a vertical line plus a concentric circle. The design of the circle is more in line with Sulfona's aesthetic, but she doesn't know if this is intentional on the part of the organization.
"Do you think it looks good?"
Sulfona nodded.
"Ah, if you like it." The man in black grinned and said, "Your uniform will also be marked by this symbol." Speaking of which, do you like our uniforms? ”
Sulfona shook her head.
"Actually, many big swords didn't like uniforms very much at first, but later they felt convenient when they were used more."
Sulfona nodded.
"Speaking of which, you've just had a tough fight." The man in black changed the subject, "I heard that many of you died in that battle. ”
Sulfona's expression was flat, and she didn't react to the words of the man in black. Since it is a battle that kills people, there is nothing special to emphasize.
The two men fell silent. The man in black, who was constantly trying to find a topic, felt helpless in the face of a mute person, and finally he had to speak in a more direct way.
"It's as hard as the rumors say...... Well, good news for you. The man in black shrugged, "Elumida, who was supposed to be your liaison, has been exiled to work in the backcountry. This was a punishment for him, and this time he went too far. ”
Sulfona tilted her head, puzzled. There are many things that she is puzzled about. She didn't know when Elomica would be her contact. I don't know why Elmy did anything wrong, and I don't know why the other party told her this.
"Forget about the things that guided you to awaken last time, after all, there was nothing to trouble in the end. But later, it was a big mistake to spread the path of the trainees to defeat the demons privately, causing the demons to besiege the trainees. And this time a seeded player died, and the expectations for her were originally high, and they wanted her to become a single-digit fighter. ”
It wasn't until now that Sulfona realized that it was Elumida's ghost this time. Sulfona may have a talent for swordsmanship and music, but she is very simple-minded and not very good at intrigue. The world in Sulfona's heart is very simple, good people are good people, bad people are bad people, and companions are companions. If it were possible, she would never think badly of people.
On the eve of the battle, Tifa had already seen something more or less wrong. The demons who dared to attack the Great Sword must have known the exact number and route of the Great Sword, which must have been leaked by someone inside the organization. As a natural conspiracy theorist, Tifa believes that this is a deliberate attempt by the organization to reduce the number of greatswords. So Tifa's hatred for the organization is one more serious. However, Sulfona believed what the man in black said, believing that it was all Elamida's own initiative.
As for the truth, perhaps only Elamida herself knows.
"Don't resent us for this, we're here to support the Great Sword Fight." The man in black stretched out his hand, "Our name is Lulu, and we will be partners from now on." ”
Sulfona shook her outstretched hand blankly, and she felt that the eyes of the person in front of her were sincere. So she took a piece of bread out of her pocket and handed it to the other party.
"Huh? Is this for me? Lulu was a little frightened by Sulfona's actions. The information he had gathered from the organization was quite far from that of Sulfona herself. The information reads: This person's city is extremely deep and unfathomable. So Lulu watched the bread reach over and was a little frightened. There may be something hidden in this** or something.
Sulfona shook her head regretfully and took back the bread. Sulfona rarely talks about food to share with others, and Tilfa is the only one who actually receives Sulfona's gift.
"All in all, trust us. We also have special treatment for excellent fighters. Lulu cautiously patted Sulfona's shoulder, and Sulfona didn't react in particular, "I think of a beautiful girl like you, everyone actually likes it very much." ”
Pretty?
Sulfona, who was praised by the opposite sex for the first time in her life, was a little overwhelmed at first, and then her face gradually flushed.
"Huh? It's really an unexpected innocence. Lulu couldn't help but whistle lightly.
Realizing that she had been molested, Sulfura glared at Lulu with an unkind face.
"Don't care, just kidding. But it's not a lie to say you're pretty, your double ponytail goes well with your delicate face, but no one will appreciate it even if it's cute. Lu Lu said as he cautiously probed, "What? Do you regret being a big sword? ”
Sulfona shook her head.
Only this one, she will not regret it.
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Aside from fighting, most of the warrior's actions are simple, and the same goes for parting. Several trainees who got along day and night got together for the last breakfast, and then they put on their big swords and prepared to start their own battles. Doris's eyes were a little red and swollen, as if she had cried last night. Tifa was holding her arm, whispering something about it.
Sulfona saw this when she walked over. Last night, she didn't go back to her dormitory, but sat alone in the jungle in the mountains. The aura of a predator exudes from Sulfona's body, which discourages the animals of the jungle from approaching.
After losing her ability to sing, Sulfona turned to musical instruments. The old man Wowa gave her some tips on the flute, so she sharpened a flute with her own great sword and blew it alone. Sulfona blew, thinking about herself. What Luru said yesterday gave Sulfona a chance to think, and she felt that it was time for her to clarify something. For example, the demon flesh in his belly, and the guidelines of the warriors propagated by the organization.
Unfortunately, Sulfona is not a good thinker. Thinking all night had brought her more confusion, and now seeing Doris and Sulfona like this, she was even more confused. She wasn't sure if she should come forward and say some words of blessing at this time.
Tifa saw Sulfur coming over and embarrassedly let go of Doris. For Doris, Tifa's feelings are complicated. But when it comes to Sulfona, Tifa treats her purely as a friend.
"I don't know when we'll be able to meet again after that......"
Sulfona nodded silently.
"So what are your plans for the future?"
Sulfona tilted her head in confusion, she didn't understand Tifa's question. Obviously, everyone is a warrior who has no rest day, so what's the point of planning for the future. Tifa and Sulfona had been together for a long time, and they could tell each other's thoughts from the expressions on their faces.
"Looks like you're not thinking about anything." Tifa sighed deeply, "Sometimes I envy you, you are a very detached person. I've felt this way since I first met you. At that time, a man sat in a corner of the carriage, but it seemed to be sitting on the king's throne. ”
Sulfona blinked innocently, she felt like she had thought about it a lot, she just didn't want to understand. And I never felt like a king. However, Tifa didn't seem to listen to Sulfona's explanation, and she continued.
"But I'm not as detached as you, and after coming to this world, I have unconsciously had a lot of fetters." Tifa said in a deep tone, "Dora is dead, Anasta is dead, and Alva is dead. And Jacelyn ......"
Sulfona was silent, she didn't know anyone but Jacelin.
"They died in a strange way, and I think someone should be held accountable for that."
Tifa looked at Sulfur with a resolute and resolute look in her eyes. Sulfona felt that she was determined to do something big.
Tifa took Sulfona's hand.
"Believe me, we will always be companions, we are on one side. Come what may. Tifa said solemnly, "Our enemies are not just demons, but even humans, even the Starff Order, or whatever. Only we can believe it. ”
Sulfona felt that Tifa was wrong. For warriors, demons are just a task. A warrior will always have only one enemy - and that is the demon flesh in his womb. But Sulfona didn't shake her head, she didn't want to quarrel with Tifa when she parted.
"You won't understand a lot of things that you tell you, and you don't blindly trust me like Doris." Tifa felt that she had been recognized by Sulfona, and her tone couldn't help but carry some joy, "In short, we will never be enemies. ”
In this way, Sulfona and Tifa were separated. Sulfona was assigned a ranking of No.42, and the others were basically around 40. Each warrior is in charge of a large area, and the warriors are constantly moving around their own territory, so even the warriors of the neighboring areas do not have the opportunity to meet.
Sulfona accepted the task of defeating the demons as she pondered Tifa's last words. But she thought about it for a long time and couldn't figure it out. In a semi-distracted state, Sulfur was even stronger than usual, and her detachment was secretly in line with the swordsmanship of "do whatever you want, as if no one else was around". And the opponents she met were weak. Demons are still demons, but these demons have no resistance to the big sword at all, and they have not prepared an ambush in advance. On average, Sulfur can take out a demon with ten swords, but it is more troublesome to protect villagers from harm during battle.
Sultan devoted her spare time to the flute, trying to play the last score that the old man Wowa had given her. Although the melody and rhythm have been mastered well, Sulfona still can't find the emotions contained in it.
Sulfona's peaceful warrior life passed like this for a month, until she heard the news that Luru had brought her: Tifa had defected.