Blood tax

Chapter 21 The Pearl of Bayeran

Why is the high-sequence information of the Lawbreaker pathway lost?
Griffith flipped through the other chapters.

Spellcasters, Paladins, Assassins, Demon Hunters... Almost all the Extraordinary characteristics known to be absorbed by humans have the possibility of being promoted to Sequence 4.Although the knowledge and conditions of high-sequence promotion will not be written in the book, only the lawbreaker has no clues of high-sequence.

"What happened in the First Era?" Griffith asked Sauron beside him.

"Huh, huh?" Sauron was stroking the apprentice knight's sword, and it took him a while to realize, "That is a taboo history, no one knows about it, so don't explore it."

Well~ Isn't that what happened more than 1000 years ago?Maybe there are still a few elves from that era still alive.Griffith regretfully continued to flip through the book.

According to the general knowledge of mysticism, Sequence 9 to Sequence 7 are called Extraordinary.Life forms that are higher than them are collectively called Extraordinary, but in order to distinguish them, they will be honored as "Extraordinary" on certain occasions.The understanding and use of mysterious power by beings who have reached this level will be far superior to Extraordinary ones.

Griffith's commander in the army, Valkyrie, is said to have broken through the bottleneck of Sequence 7. She is only a few years older than the apprentice knight.Other transcendents of the same rank are also prominent figures.One of the conditions for the appointment of a formal professor at Homonwarts is said to be promotion to Sequence 6.

The most powerful and mysterious among the transcendents is Sequence 4, who wields a mysterious power that is almost demigod.They are so few in number that even their names are not known to the public.

Speaking of which, the promotion and characteristics of Extraordinary people are important research directions of mysticism. Every year, many crazy researchers die in failed experiments, and even turn into monsters and real lunatics more tragically than death.

The illustrations on the book recorded the twisted and chaotic figures of some poor creatures. As an Beyonder, Griffith shuddered just after looking at these wriggling and curling shadows, and quickly turned the pages.

Wait, that's not right!
Since there are so many people who are not afraid of death and are willing to devote themselves to the occult, um, volunteers, why is my promotion path still unclear?Even if it is piled up with human lives, it should yield results!
Since leaving the army, unthinkable things have come one after another.Looking back on each question, Griffith felt that the mythical creature Beamon encountered not long ago was not so amazing. If he encountered it again now, he would definitely not be as panicked as before.

The occult is really fascinating!

Before you know it, the morning light has spilled on the table through the glass.Griffith came to his senses, hurriedly bid farewell to the kind-hearted Mr. Sauron, and hurriedly returned to his room.

As Shutoral, he still doesn't know what kind of work and challenges he will have every day, so he must hurry up and take a break.

……

During lunch, Mr. Heinz, who was the training director of the Reserve Armored Cavalry, came to Count Larmor's mansion again, and discussed some proposals in Parliament with the Count.After the meeting, the director summoned his student to see if he had survived the first meal at the great noble mansion.

"I heard that you made an impressive speech and ate all the dishes without common sense? You idiot!" Director Heinz said at a fast speed, completely ignoring the surprised Griffith , "Don't be surprised, there are no secrets in this place, what happened last night has already reached my ears."

"If possible, I hope they will allow me to go to a restaurant on the street to eat dinner for twenty sous a meal." Griffith muttered to the flag captain, "The rules here are overwhelming, and dinner is more expensive than dinner." Attacking the orc brigade also makes me nervous."

"Tsk, twenty sous, why do you have to eat so much?" The captain of the banner said with a half-angry half-smile: "People who want to enter the Higher Academy as Sutoral are waiting in line! Several judges and scholars have been there over the years. I have been serving the earl diligently, just to let their young descendants have an opportunity like you..."

Just then, a slight noise came.Nolan and Miss Sonia appeared at the door of the library.The elder brother held a lot of books on spells and potions in his hand, as if he was preparing a reference book for his younger sister.

"Hello, Your Excellency Captain Qi," the eldest son of the Earl greeted the two with a smile.The earl's daughter beside him gently lifted the hem of his skirt to the two men who hurriedly saluted, and without giving them a chance to speak, he took off the book on the shelf and left quickly.

"Well, this boy is quite self-respecting, maybe he won't mess with my plan!" Sonia walked out of the study lightly, feeling a lot better, "I just eat a lot."

Have you heard...the two who were still chatting just now were a little embarrassed.Director Heinz had a rude look on his face, and left after a casual chat, leaving Griffith and the eldest son of the earl staring at him.

"Good afternoon, trainee knight." Nolan's face was as pale as last night, and the dark circles under his eyes looked like flower bears in the mountains in the east. He looked like he stayed up late last night.He smiled and pointed to the seat opposite him, motioning Griffith to sit there.

"I just wanted to ask you last night, what does it feel like to chop off your head with a blow with a long sword?" Nolan asked thoughtfully, "Do you enjoy this feeling?"

"..." Griffith, who had just acquired Bayeran's life, was speechless.

"Are you satisfied with this world?"

"I hadn't thought about that," Griffith shook his head.

"We have potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, all kinds of high-yielding crops that can feed tens of millions of people and countless livestock. And also flax, silk, rubber, iron ore, and rare gold that make our lives better than trees The curly-haired baboon on top is decent," Nolan smiled and looked into the eyes of the apprentice knight he had just met, and asked a question he had never thought of, "Mr. apprentice knight, don't you think this world is too beautiful? It's so beautiful. Just right."

"As a soldier with many broken bones on the battlefield, I'm afraid I can't say the world is so beautiful," Griffith replied, "but I can understand what you mean. The world offers so much variety. Materials, if there is no war, humans and other races will live in a world like the kingdom of God."

"That's right, that's exactly what it means. We enjoy this wonderful world, and everything we take for granted is like a canary in a bird cage." Nolan grabbed a pear and took a big bite. " Join me tonight at the ball of the king's favorite Duke Meyer, and I'll show you what the center of the world is like."

……

In the evening, Nolan and Griffith arrived at Duke Meyer's mansion in a restrained carriage that exudes luxury.Although he has experienced the luxury and beauty of the Earl's Mansion, Duke Meyer's mansion is so exquisite that every stone can stun the apprentice knight.

The fine white sand extends from the main entrance to the magnificent vestibule, and the pleasant rustle of the carriages passes by.Rare plants from all over the world are cleverly arranged throughout the courtyard, and the flower pots are carefully buried in the ground without revealing any traces.

"Look, this is the new pearl of Bayeran."

"Miss Lavelle is the brightest in spring, so far. Look at her resigned expression, how strange it is."

"This smile that is hard to buy, oh, the gods are above..."

Many guests gathered in the hall.Griffith saw their eyes sparkle as he walked past them, almost overflowing with fascination and admiration.

"What are they talking about?" Griffith asked softly.

Nolan glanced at him with a strange expression.

"My sister."

In the middle of the dance floor, Mademoiselle Sonia de La Mole, who had just turned sixteen, was formally introduced to Byerland society.

Griffith's eyes squeezed through the layers of the crowd, and when he saw the blond girl, he seemed to see the morning light blooming in the mist, and the brilliant crystal chandeliers of the Duke's Palace lost their light.

The girl was wearing a long dress inlaid with star-like crystals, revealing her fair and round shoulders, and her tall figure was charming and somewhat shy and restrained when she danced.She doesn't need to open her mouth, her blue eyes can pour out her heart, and from time to time they lower down, as if to say what kind of obedience and sweetness you will get if you are my sweetheart.

……

"Griffith Brandon apprentice knight," while Griffith was enjoying the wonderful view, a valet came over and whispered in his ear, "a lady asked you to rest on the second floor. room."

Griffith, who did not know what happened, was taken to the second floor obediently.Several maids were busy and hurriedly announced his arrival.

"Griffith~" The clear and pleasant voice like a mountain spring caught the trainee knight's mind and made him see a familiar figure.

She has beautiful pointed ears in her waterfall-smooth black hair.

"Does it look good?" Galadia, who had not seen him for a few days, took off the armor and cape of the ranger, and was waving to him in a long skirt with open shoulders, "My companion was called away, wait for you to be able to Will you stay with me for a while?"

certainly!Does this need to be asked?When the elf girl stood up, Griffith was about to flutter.

The well-cut long skirt outlines a tall and perfect curve, and the exquisite decoration and embellishment make the curve not unseemly.There is an unconcealable joy and vitality in the smart eyes.

"Do you think I'm going to put my hair up?" Galadia spun around in front of the man-high mirror.

"That's... good." Griffith spit out two words after much effort.Charge with a lance is not so tiring.

"Humph~" The corner of the elf girl's mouth was slightly raised, and her chin was slightly raised, "It's my fault, I shouldn't embarrass the soldier who participated in the dance for the first time. You can dance, right?"

What?Are you serious! ?

Griffith felt like his heart was about to jump out.

"I'd do well if I jumped into a group of orcs with two swords in hand, but I've only tried this kind of thing six times."

"Oh my god! Six times! So many!" Galadia covered her mouth in surprise, "Did you really fight to defend your home and country?!"

"Every time a big battle is won, we get together to celebrate," Griffith raised his arm, letting his elf dance partner, whom he hadn't seen in a few days, hold him. taught me something."

Apprentice nun Christa... dancing with her is the greatest reward for some apprentice knights after the war.

Griffith's tone and expression dimmed with the memory.

"Oh~" Galadia curled her head, closed her mouth obediently, and walked slowly to the hall with Griffith, "I won't ask."

"Um……"

The two walked a few steps in silence, and the atmosphere in the quiet corridor instantly became embarrassing to death.Finally, Galadia couldn't bear it any longer, she approached the apprentice knight's shoulder and asked quietly:
"Did she dump you!? Or reject you! Tell me!"

(End of this chapter)