Many years ago, on that burning night, the woman in white told Constantine beside her that one day he would fulfill a great mission for his ancestors.

Constantine, who was still a little boy, seemed to understand whether he understood it or not, and many years had passed, and this sentence had been gradually forgotten by the young man who was bent on becoming stronger and trying to restore the country, but at this moment, he remembered his mother's words again, and the decisive look in his mother's eyes before leaving.

Now, standing on the top floor of Heavenly Mountain, after recalling that long ago, the young man felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He was still a young man of about seventeen years old, but he already had too many responsibilities on his shoulders.

To fulfill these responsibilities, he needs to gain immense strength, and he needs to become stronger.

And now, the Pope told him that if he later reached the level of his mother and Faust in strength, he would most likely face the same fate.

So what should he do?

"Do I have to go down this path?" said Constantine.

"You will surely embark on this path, this is your destiny, you cannot disobey it, and one day, you will have that power, and when you reach the summit of the City of Dawn, you will realize your mission. ”

The Pope looked into Constantine's eyes, as if looking at the woman in white on the shore of the Inmeng Lake, and his eyes were extremely compassionate. "The strongest under the stars is always destined to be lonely, as is the case with His Excellency St. Faustus, and so is your mother. ”

"But you must always remember that there are countless stars in the dimensional universe, but there is always only one sun. Pope Francis said meaningfully.

Constantine was silent for a moment, "Then you, do you want me to go down this path?"

This question asks the Pope himself for his position.

If he really wants to stand on the opposite side of the glory one day, the Pope should be his worst enemy, and he, as a descendant of Faust, should also be the first to be eliminated by the Pope.

But the Pope told him everything unreservedly, why?

The previous conversation seems to prove that the Pope's faith in the Lord of Light is very problematic, not as unwavering as the world believes.

"My belief in brilliance has never wavered, but many of my ideas about the world have changed. ”

"This is where my old friend Drex's idea differs, and he desires to infuse faith in the Glory into the hearts of all people in the most thorough and intense way, and wants the Church to have complete control over the Holy Empire, both politically and spiritually, and eventually to the entire continent, just as it was in the early Middle Ages, where the Church has absolute dominion over any religious nation." ”

"But I think it's wrong, at least it's no longer fit for the country we have under our feet today. ”

"Whether the brilliance is righteous or not, whether it represents absolute correctness or not, the world should have the freedom to choose. The Pope said kindly. "That's my opinion. ”

Constantine bowed to the Pope, "You are right, you are a good Pope for the faithful of the Holy Empire. ”

Of course, there is another important reason. ”

The Pope coughed twice, a little more red on the sleeves of his snow-white robes, "I'm old, even if the Lord thinks of me, an old man who has one foot in the coffin, I don't care, so I can be willful one last time." ”

"Go and work wonders!"

The Pope smiled at the boy and said, "Even if this is really your fate, don't forget that your Sword Master Father has a famous saying. ”

Constantine clenched his fists and whispered, "A true swordsman is born to crush an inevitable fate. ”

Thinking of his father's words, an inexplicable flame ignited in Constantine's heart, causing his blood to gradually boil.

"Your mother is my best friend in life, but I regret that I couldn't save her. "Don't let her live up to what she expects of you, child." ”

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After leaving the Great Temple of Radiance, Constantine realized that outside of the Heavenly Mountain, three full days had passed in the real world.

It was midnight.

Looking at the majestic temple that still radiated brilliant light in the night, Constantine stood for a moment and bowed deeply to Fang Fang in the depths of the temple.

He had gained a lot from this trip to the Great Temple of Radiance, but the weight on his shoulders was also heavier than before.

The Pope has given him a lot, whether it is giving him the Holy Sword and ancient books, or not sacrificing his longevity to tell him the secrets of the City of Daybreak and his origins.

Although there are still many mysteries in his heart that have not been solved, he already knows where the future direction lies, and has the confidence and motivation to move forward.

Such a heavy kindness is enough for Constantine to remember in his bones and never forget.

Taking a breath of the cool night air of Olympia, Constantine quickly gathered his thoughts in his mind.

After thinking about it, he first chose to walk in the direction of the Sanctuary.

In the main hall of the Templar, he met Diana, who was sitting quietly on the throne of the Lord of the Templar with her eyes closed and meditating.

Noticing his arrival, Diana opened her eyes, a little surprised, but more delighted, "Did the teacher take you to Heavenly Mountain?"

"Hmm. Constantine nodded, and after a solemn salute to Diana, he raised his head to examine the other person carefully, and noticed that the divine aura on Diana was stronger than ever.

What has really changed is Diana's temperament, in Constantine's previous impression, although the four princesses are noble and powerful, they always lack a little bit of the majesty and momentum of the strong.

But Diana in front of her was already like the girl Constantine met for the first time in the carriage, and although she simply sat in the seat, she showed the demeanor of the superior.

The golden eyes still carry a few traces of tenderness from the past, but after this gentleness, it is more of a fierce killing meaning, which is a look that only people who have experienced life and death can have.

Constantine suddenly sighed with emotion, after so many changes, the innocent girl by the bonfire in Quanshui Town that day has finally grown up.

"I may be away for a while, Your Highness, please allow me. ”

Diana wasn't surprised, but thoughtful, "You want to go back to Azero?"

Constantine didn't expect Diana to find out about his background so quickly, but he didn't plan to hide it from the four princesses for long, "Yes, at the same time, I have to do something very important. ”

Diana frowned, as if she didn't agree with his decision, "The Dragonlance Dynasty has ruled Azeroa for nearly ten years, and the restoration forces of Azeroa have been suppressed to a very weak point, and if you go back alone now, you will be of little help to the rebels." ”

"Besides, the general who is now in charge of guarding Azeroa is the dragon knight of the Vismal family, Calfeld, who is a powerhouse in the Sanctuary that has been famous for many years in the Dragon Lance Dynasty. ”

"If you appear in Azeroya, you will inevitably attract his attention and mobilize all your forces to hunt you down at all costs, and with your current strength, you will have no chance of winning against him. Diana shook her head, "It's too dangerous! I wouldn't advise you to go back now." ”

"I know, Your Highness, but there are some things that I must accomplish, even if there is little hope. Constantine said softly, "just as you decided to go to the abyss that day." ”

Looking at the familiar firm eyes of the young man in front of her, Diana's body shook, her eyes were still worried, but she did not say anything against it.

"The restoration of the country is a big project, and within the scope of my ability, whatever resources you need, just mention it. ”

Diana said seriously. "Alchemy equipment, magic scrolls, gold coins, I can provide them, I don't have to feel indebted to you, help you, it is also for the sake of the interests of the empire, and the father and the military department must also be happy to see the descendants of the Elliottard family reappear on the mainland stage. ”

"It's enough to give me one. Constantine smiled mysteriously. "I'm a mage now, so I need a strong servant knight by my side. ”