"I see. ”

Sonya, who was at the bedside, listened to what had happened and fell into deep thought. Galadia peeled an apple and shoved it into Griffith's mouth on the hospital bed, then nibbled on the rest herself.

Griffith's injuries had long since healed, but the school believed that he might have been irreversibly contaminated and insisted that he be placed on bed rest to recuperate and quarantine.

A rare solemnity appeared on Sonya's face:

"Aaron Lundilus is known as the Son of Prophecy, and his upbringing remains a mystery to this day. According to Iluvash's prophecy, the unspeakable would fall at his hands, and the forces of light and darkness would be balanced by his hand and will.

"As soon as he learned of the prophecy, that man personally planned and executed the massacre of the Lundilus family. On that terrible night, the man and his twelve executors entered the territory of Lundilus.

"By the time Headmaster Tiberion, His Excellency Salorian, His Majesty Francis, and the Consul of Canaan arrived with the strongest support they could muster, it was too late, and Aaron was the only survivor of the manor. ”

Griffith lay on the hospital bed, listening to the girl's narration with bated breath. It was a detail of history he had never heard of, and even Galadia was quiet.

"My father was among the group, and their investigation revealed that the clansmen and allies of Lundilus had already laid an ambush there, and they had set up an unknown mystical ritual, and carried out a brave and desperate resistance, destroying all the executors, but none of them could resist the unparalleled malice of the man.

"Unexpectedly, the man's breath and body were also shattered, and the scene detected the remnants of terrifying psionic energy that his soul and body had been torn apart, from the most powerful and evil spell he had created single-handedly-

"Judgment of death. ”

A near-divine being was torn apart by a spell? Griffith couldn't believe it. These powerful beings all possess countless amulets and physical defenses against demons, how could they be destroyed by a single spell?

Noticing the incomprehension on Griffith's face, Galadia whispered:

"The power of Judgment is that it is free from the rules of this world, power takes precedence over many resistances and powers, and the user must have more than six levels of meditation, inspiration, dark magic, and mythological knowledge to reach the threshold of cognition, and the conditions for its use are unheard of.

"Under such a terrifying blow, the known defenses and confrontations of wizards are almost futile. Although it is called a judgment, it is no different from the declaration of death. At least as far as I know. ”

Sonia nodded approvingly, she gently rubbed the ends of her hair, her blue eyes flashing with thought and confusion:

Since then, the man has not been seen again, and the official conclusion is that he has been torn to shreds in a terrifying psionic storm, and the remnants have been swept into the spirit realm.

"But why? Why did Aaron survive and the man was defeated? My father was curious, but today I seem to have some answers.

"Lundilus received a near-miraculous triple protection, namely:

"An illusory guardian spirit, a high-level near-death guardian and a high-level damage reflex.

After Griffith inflicted a heavy blow on him, the guardian spirit immediately activated his defenses, and it was described as Aaron's mother, Elija Rundirus, who was a detachant of a god who was still guarding her child even though she was dead. It's just that it's not clear how she could have transformed into that form;

"The High NLD is one of the highest levels of enchantments that can be activated in times of crisis, stopping deadly kills and teleporting the Protector to a safe area. But that's not all. The spell itself has a very high priority, and perhaps that's why even a terrifying weapon like Instant Death couldn't kill Aaron instantly, and I couldn't understand the exact process and mechanism. Of course, it is also possible that high-level near-death guards cannot block the judgment of summarity.

"Finally, Aaron has some kind of extremely high damage reflex on his body, and the amount of damage applied to Aaron will be rewarded with the same amount of feedback. Perhaps, this is only my guess, that person is torn apart by his own strength. ”

I see, that's what I understand. Griffith was indifferent for a moment, and then said his guess:

"I think that judging from what happened to me in the ruins, either Aaron was inherently chaotic and evil, or that the man was not completely destroyed, and a part of him lodged in Aaron's body waiting to be revived. To this end, his remaining minions staged attacks by mountain monsters and goblins, hoping to seize the Philosopher's Stone in the Homonwotz vault. ”

"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, and the target should be Aaron?"

Sonia nodded and said:

"Yes, the sea monster is very powerful, and the strength is not its strength, but its very existence. Considered by my father to be a special mythical creature that powerful wizards would be confused and powerless when they saw it, and seemed to be specifically designed to restrain spellcasters. On that night, Ms. Marianne, who was with us, was knowledgeable and wise, but she failed to respond effectively. Until Griffith and Lana knock the sea monster off, she is at a loss.

"I think there are two possibilities:

"For one, there may have been a suspicion that Aaron had some connection with that person. But until they had enough evidence, they wouldn't stand on the stage and attack Aaron, who was sheltered by Hormonwaltz, so they sent the monster.

Moreover, it is not impossible that the person may not have been truly destroyed, and may have even recovered and possessed the power to intervene in the world, so it is not impossible to remove the hindrance of the Child of Prophecy.

"The crux of the matter is Aaron, and it's hard to say whether he's intrinsically evil or controlled. After this incident, the school found him scarred in the halls of Holmonwards and immediately took shelter, making it difficult to investigate him. Of course, the good news is that if he is really evil, he will also be restrained by the tight protection of Hormonwaltz in the near future.

"Galadia, I don't think this should be told to the Headmaster, who firmly believe that Aaron is the child of prophecy who brings balance between light and darkness, and that it may be bad for Griffith and us. This is also the opinion of my father. ”

That's right...... The three of them fell silent together. I don't know what the girls are thinking, but Griffith's mind is simple and clear-

I'm still going to have to find a chance to kill Aaron sooner?

Just as everyone was having strange thoughts, Fiona broke into the infirmary in a rage.

"Hurry up, hurry up, it's almost us!"

The blond-haired waist-length girl wears a light and slim white silk dress with garlands on her head and wrists. She didn't wear any jewelry, but she carefully trimmed her eyebrows and applied lip gloss. Lana behind her was holding a large box and covering her head.

This is......

The two girls beside Griffith stood up, put away their worries and thoughts, and unfastened the silver buckles from their robes.

"You guys!" the apprentice knight slapped the bed board, "It's the Frost Festival, do you have a show?!"

"Yes, the little chorus of the three of us. ”

"Just lie down, I'll record it for you with the Echo Crystal. ”

The three girls wore the same style of skirt, the hem of which was still some distance from the knee, and the light of their white and slender legs was dazzling. The elf and Sonia quickly touched up their makeup in front of the midshipman, putting on their flower crowns and garlands. Completely different temperaments and beauty are fused together, as if the kingdom of God has descended on the mortal world.

"I'm going too!" cried Griffith, "even if I'm already rotting in hell, I'm going to crawl over it with my rotting limbs."

......

Griffith felt completely fine.

He sat down at the long table like everyone else and began to eat the Frost feast.

At this time, a brownie pushes a cart and brings him large packages and letters.

He watched Brownie leave vigilantly, only to open the package and find that it was a glittering round shield and a letter.

"The plan for dealing with the seizure of the mountain monster incident

"To first-graders, Sho Torral, Griffith Blanton,

"You have shown unparalleled courage and responsibility in the battle against the mountain monsters, and in recognition of your merits, the additional deducted exam scores for this semester have been reinstated.

"Given that the extraordinary properties of the mountain monster have been broken down during the investigation, the school has decided to grant you the Cavalry Shield 'Vanguard' as compensation.

"This round shield is crafted with the right amount of Adamantite and Mithril to make it tougher than standard equipment, and can greatly reduce the reaction force on impact, giving the wielder a tactical advantage against large creatures.

"The craftsmanship gives the Vanguard Shield excellent handling, and you can try to throw it, with a unique rare metal material that has a chance to stun the target on hit.

"All in all, this is an expensive piece of equipment, and although it lacks the proper Soul to possess extraordinary characteristics, it is still sufficient to handle the demands of most battles. ”

Not bad, Griffith flipped the reward around, and found that the silver shield was moderately lightweight, flexible to use, and the Legion's Eagle Banner insignia was painted in the center, which was suitable for a lancer like him. It's not a loss to use this to replace the extraordinary traits of the mountain monsters.

Griffith then unfolded a letter, revealing that it was a notice from the Count's Court of Lamour, which stated the settlement of the mission, along with several bills of exchange and proofs.

"Griffith Blanton, Squad Leader II:

"In view of the courage you have shown in the event of an emergency, the following reward is given to you:

"A.150 silver lang, which can be collected at the Hermann Meyer Bank with the attached bill.

"B.2 merit points have been credited to your personal file, please receive the attached certificate.

"C. Sequence 8 Executor Potion (provided).

"Comment: Your performance is very poor, and as one of the camp's security leaders, you have not been able to make better arrangements to avoid and reduce the damage. Considering that you actively took remedial measures to avoid the worst-case scenario, you were given a D+ rating (very bad) in this battle, which counts towards your profile.

"Attached is a note of 300 silver francs from the Baierlan Commercial Bank, which is a prize for victory in the Eastern War. ”

Very bad rating...... But the rewards are quite generous.

Griffith's merit points, which had already been cleared, had also accumulated to 3 points, and he was still 7 merit points away from the first-level squad leader. If he has accumulated enough merit to complete the promotion, his annual salary will increase from 1,200 silver francs to 1,500 silver francs, and he will also receive a high-ranking non-commissioned officer badge.

However, Griffith still thought that even if he had accumulated enough merits, he would not be promoted in rank for the time being. He is now a Surtolar of the Lamor family, an Extraordinary in Sequence 8, and once he completes his four-year studies at Holmonworth and pays 20 merit points, he can enter the command sequence and become a third-class commando squadron leader, that is, a second lieutenant officer in the legion.

The second letter came from Griffith's hometown of Neopolis and was from his brother. The family finally wrote to him.

"Silly brother,

"La Morse has written to us. I heard that you survived the first semester of Holmonworth and successfully promoted to Sequence 8, so I'll reluctantly congratulate you! If it weren't for love, don't work too hard, no matter how much you practice, you won't be able to beat me anyway.

"Dad has been granted the territory of the newly conquered Southern Province, and when this letter is sent, we are already on our way to move to the new territory. I'm still not sure of the pronunciation and spelling of that place, so I'll write back to you when I'm settled. Saya opened the door and said that she would wait for you to come back, 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 Neopalis, and he repeatedly told him to stay at his house for a while if you were passing by, for Iloti hadn't seen you for a long time. Dr. Zion, who taught briefly at Hormonwaltz, should help you. Include the address of their home in the letter.

"Greetings to Dad, Mom and Sister,

"See you in the new home in the South!

"Your invincible brother, Shilopus Blanton. ”

Call...... Griffith's heart was filled with all kinds of tender emotions, leaving his hometown and joining the army, and the continuous bloody battles became a part of his life. The family became so distant.

Go back to Neopolis Island during the New Year's holidays, and if you can, go to the Southern Province.

At this time, Galadia and the others finally appeared.

The halls of Holmonworth boiled. After the horrors of a few days ago, the bright and touching girls' singing brought the best solace.

Griffiths he heard Galadia's bright high voice, as if it were compensation for all the suffering hitherto.

Galadia (Note 1, this song is Kalifina's "to the beginnning"):

"In fact, who is looking forward to the fulfillment of salvation?

"The confused and helpless heart is like piercing through the empty sky. ”

Fiona:

"In the moment of choosing you

"The joy and joy of the two can be found. ”

Sonia:

"Even that, the body was burned to the ground, the cold flames to the bone

"As long as you smile and be around. ”

Griffith crouched on the long table, clutching at the edge, his heart trembling with resonance. The fears that have accumulated so far have been purified by the clear and thorough singing.

However, there are traces of sadness in the song, tactful and melodious, which cannot be erased.

His gaze could not leave the familiar and unfamiliar shadow, and Galadia's gentle gaze echoed the clear sound.

Her heart-shaking high voice tells the beginning of the story, as if it was a fate destined thousands of years ago:

"Gorgeous, the light of the bright moon

"It's just silent

"Die where it began!"

Chorus:

"I will look forward to it, and I will seal it tightly

"It's far away

"Buried in the dark

"Walked with you

"Some of the past

"The song echoes softly—"

A hint of sweetness and bitterness appeared in the taste buds, and when Griffith touched his cheeks, he realized that he had burst into tears.

"Why are you crying, Griffith?" said Lana and Murat, happily walking past him with their food, "remembered the past?"

"Well," Griffith's voice choked slightly, "I miss my fellow soldiers who died a little bit. ”

The smile immediately lost to the steely Lana's face, and he whispered, "A past that can't be changed, memories that can't be forgotten." I often dream of them, Valle, Kemp, Latina......"

Murat then recites the comrades-in-arms who have been together day and night and cannot forget: "Girian, Golona......"

"Christa," Griffith gritted her teeth and said a heart-wrenching name, "how nice it would be if they were here at this moment." ”

"Ah, Christa," Rana murmured,

"Who is she?"