Annan took out the mirror that the person in the mirror had given him and slowly lifted the curtain.

In the mirror, which was about the size of an adult skull, nothing was reflected.

It just shone with a pale golden void glow.

After absorbing Annan's lifespan for a day, Annan's mirror image finally appeared in the pale golden mirror. Other than that, there is still nothing in the mirror...... The frost pattern on the inside of the Frost Tower behind Annan was not reflected in the mirror.

"—Ligretto."

Annan called the old grandmother by her real name in the dragon language.

Invoking the true name of any god in front of this mirror will summon the reflection in the mirror of the other deity without consuming the corresponding occult knowledge.

After a delay of about two or three seconds.

Suddenly rippled in the mirror, visible to the naked eye—a pair of pure white, curved dragon horns carved from ice grew on Annan's face; At the junction of his cheeks and neck, silver fine dragon scales also appeared.

His hair turned snow-colored, and his shoulder-length hair grew instantly, spreading beyond the mirror. His face changed to a mature and cold look of twenty-six or seventeen years old.

It is very similar to Annan, Maria, and Paper Hime, and does not match her name as "Old Grandmother", and looks like the older sister of Paper Hime. And she does have a strong elder temperament.

The old grandmother, who was called out by Annan, looked deeply into Annan's eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose invisibly for a moment, and then immediately flattened back.

She said with a straight face and solemnly: "It seems that you have found something that you must do in Noah." ”

“…… Yes, old grandmother. ”

Annan was silent for a moment, and nodded slowly: "For the sake of my friend, I need to defeat a strong enemy."

"Therefore, I need to obtain the influence of the high-level frost realm in order to complete the 'Winter Chill' ritual. Sorry to bother you. ”

That's when he found out that he had first seen the Skeleton Male...... That is, what the old grandmother meant when he heard his real name, and what the old grandmother said to him.

[——If you have something to do at Noah, take care of it and come back.] Annan, you have grown up. Be like a man and do what you have to do. I'm sticking with you. 】

What this says and refers to is what is happening now.

It's not for Annan to beat up a rotten man.

Instead, let Annan beat up the 'purest medium' Bernardino.

The old grandmother obviously did not have the ability to prophesy...... But what she is talking about is exactly the problem that Annan is facing today.

- She had already seen through Bernardino's mind, so much so that she guessed what he would do.

Now it seems that the same is true of Silver Sirs.

After all, he has lived in the human world for thousands of years—and he is not the kind of god who does not touch the smoke and fire and holds up the throne, but the god of the human world. I'm afraid that the Twelve Righteous Gods, in addition to their strong personalities and desires, are all old monsters who have insight into people's hearts.

…… That said.

The mysterious lady told herself at the time that she might not be suitable for the "righteous" relics.

You should really see through your heart.

So since the old grandmother will advise herself to stay in Noah...... Does it mean that if it were Annan for a week, he would ignore these troubles and leave directly?

- Then I'd rather be who I am now.

Seems to realize that Annan has sensed something.

The old grandmother nodded slightly.

"You're still a kid, and it's only natural that I take care of you. But I won't help you do everything, you can't raise good children, you can only raise waste people. This is your own destiny, your own mission, and you want to accomplish it with your own desires, and you will strengthen your path...... Then you'll have to finish it yourself. ”

“…… I know. ”

"I will give you the influence you will give you blessings and blessings. But I'm not going to keep you from dying - you've made up your mind, and you're going to do it all at the risk of death. I will not devalue your enlightenment...... In this world, enlightenment itself is an invaluable asset.

"Listen, Annan. If Sir Silver wants to protect you and save your life when you fail, don't accept his kindness, but remember to thank him.

"You have to have faith in yourself that what you have now is enough to achieve your goals if used wisely. Giving yourself any more leeway will only dull your sword at critical moments.

"[Invincible Enemy] is a snow-capped mountain, and the process of challenging it is a ritual in itself; If you really die at the hands of the Spiritual Monk...... I will also kill him to avenge you. ”

The old grandmother said sternly.

Different from the generosity and casualness of getting along with Silver Sir and Annan.

This frost-scaled dragon king has extremely strict requirements for Annan.

She didn't like Annan to use the power of the gods to fight without dying - it wasn't a battle at all, it was a fight, a competition.

“…… Determined. ”

Annan pondered for a long time and nodded slowly: "I...... I probably got it. ”

I'm still too weak......

That's why we can only pray for miracles. That's why I have to seek asylum.

For the first time, Annan's heart ignited a thirst for greater strength and a higher realm.

It's not intense, but it's pure enough.

Like the newborn light in a mirror.

As if seeing through Annan's heart, the old grandmother nodded again.

"Remember this desire, Annan, remember it firmly. When you try to dye your soul, remember to think about it. ”

The old grandmother uttered a heavy and complicated dragon language: "Listen, Annan - a strong enemy is wealth.

"A weak enemy is nothing but a stumbling block. But when an enemy is too strong to defeat and turns his hostility on you...... This in itself is a ritual.

"Every life-and-death dilemma is a rare experience. The flowers that bloom from Noah can never withstand the cold of winter; But the flowers that grow in the land of winter do not freeze to death. ”

Enemy. Rite.

The old grandmother kept repeating these two words.

Even if Annan was stupid, he realized that this was a hint from his grandmother.

He suddenly realized something.

"I will, old grandmother."

Annan said seriously: "I will do my best to fight a fair battle with the enemy, and I will not seek a way out and leeway." ”

"Good boy."

The old grandmother's tone gradually softened.

Her voice gradually became softer: "Also, just call me grandmother."

"To you, I'm not that [old grandmother]. It's your grandmother. ”

The image of the old grandmother disappeared into the mirror.

The next moment, two lines of prompts appeared in Annan's eyes:

[You have received the new mark "Highest Influence: Winter Love"]

[This effect does not reverberate, and therefore does not fade over time; While holding this influence, you will no longer receive any influence from the Frost Realm.

Not a high-level influence: remnant of the Extreme Cold God.

It is a "highest-order influence" that Annan has never heard of and does not produce nightmares......

…… Is this the power of the Pope alone?

Annan vaguely guessed why the Popes, if not with extraordinary powers, were several times more powerful than the other bishops, even if they did not use extraordinary powers.

Because there is also a secret "Highest Order Influence"!

I am afraid that this is a great power that only the righteous gods can give...... It's a pity that Annan can only use it to complete a ritual.

— but enough for that.

Immediately afterward, a few new lines of prompts appeared in front of Annan's eyes:

[You have been blessed by the god of frost and tradition, "Old Grandmother"]

[For 7 days, only triggers when you use a spell from the School of Incapacitation - your caster level always increases by 10 extra levels]

[You have obtained the secret of "Winter", and pronouncing it in the language of the Frost Whisperer will cause a blizzard that will not be quelled]

(End of chapter)