Blood tax

Chapter 382 The Sealed Artifact and Aaron (Part [-])
Galadia is usually very lively, and sometimes acts silly.But once she got serious, she stopped talking to Griffith.She makes decisions in an orderly manner like a senior veteran and nobleman who has been in high positions for a long time, and she can stabilize her emotions in the face of danger. She can even face the moment of inescapable fate with a smile and put on light makeup calmly.

Is this talent?The education and inheritance of the Elven Consul's family are really extraordinary... When Griffith was slightly amazed in his heart, Galadia already had some clues:
"Could this be an attack on me? After all, the attack happened just after I was announced. It's hard not to think about it."

"Well, but?" Griffith instinctively thought she hadn't finished.

Galadia sat down on a bench and said while thinking:
"According to the information from the school and Canaan, the rewards that the winners of the Chosen One's Sacrifice can get will exceed ordinary people's cognition, and they can't even be understood by common sense. Even if they don't win the victory, the chosen ones can get a glimpse of the truth Such an honor is an irresistible temptation for occult scholars. The bottom line of being a human being and the rules of society will become blurred because of this...

"However, the chosen ones are almost all heirs of famous families, and their positions and ideas are completely different from those of scholars who seek mysteries.

"After returning from the sacrifice of the chosen one, the chosen ones will return to the social and political circles. If they do something cruel and bottomless, even the winners will not be tolerated. Therefore, they must think about it, The risk of being exposed for actively attacking others."

Griffith nodded: "The battle of the Chosen One must be conducted in secret. This rule also applies to Aaron. The only known chosen ones on this ship are you and him. It is definitely not a wise move at this time." .However, it cannot be ruled out that there are intruders like me trying to win the qualification."

"Well, this possibility is very high. But why did the attackers choose to attack the Feiye? The environment on the ship is closed, and there are many forces. If there is a slight negligence, there is no way to retreat or hide. Even if the third-party forces are scheming , and will not act so hastily."

"So," Griffith began to have a preliminary idea, "we shouldn't limit our thinking. This elusive attack may be caused by some external factors."

Having said that, the two fell into a brief silence together.

"Waiting like this is not an option." Galadia patted the scroll and stood up, "What is certain is that once we are isolated, we will be attacked; at that moment, the attacker's psychic signal will emerge On the scroll, his body can be captured in a short time."

"The key is detection and reaction. This enemy cannot be an ordinary Assassin Extraordinary. The window for counterattack is very short," Griffith agreed, and then asked a question, "Wait, this enemy is not in the same position as us On the other hand, how did he confirm our whereabouts and attack timing?"

"You mean..." Galadia raised her eyebrows appreciatively, "I see, the attacker has the ability with the same characteristics as my True Sight Scroll. Hoho, this is a duel of detection efficiency , I will not lose!
"Griffith, I'm going to try to hide my psychic power and lure him out."

"No, I'll hide," Griffith waved his hand, "I can make sure he won't find me."

Galadia didn't insist.Holding the scroll in hand, she took three steps forward.She tapped the ground with her toes, as light as if she was dancing.At this moment, Griffith felt a gentle and fresh breath in the air.He immediately pulled up the dark blood cloak to hide his figure, and at the same time mobilized the blood of the war knight, placing himself in complete psychic invisibility.

"Ding-dong-"

With the echo of a clear spirit, a light spot appeared on the scroll, approaching Galadia at an extremely fast speed.

Got it!Without waiting for his companions to take any action, Griffith gathered his blood and punched in the direction of the light spot.

……

The sound of a piece of crystal falling to the ground can be heard all around.

Griffith felt that he had broken the void and passed through a wave-like barrier.At this moment, Galadia, who was standing in place, was suddenly swept by a mass of darkness, and disappeared in an instant.

A second-year girl appeared in front of her, looking at her.

Griffith didn't have much contact with her, but knew her name——

Bella de Laughlin, one of Aaron's friends.

She was slender and delicate, her fair cheeks were expressionless, and her blue eyes looked like a doll in a closet against the backdrop of a black robe and dress.

"Good day, Sir Ravenel," Beria hesitated, but still lifted the hem of her skirt politely, "Belia saw your name on the counter-revolutionary list."

She was carrying a small lantern, but the flickering candle was pure black, spreading illusory black lines around: "Griffith de Ravenel Knight, how strange, just now Beria clearly No one has found you...Since you have come, Belia's sealed item 'Shock Island' will imprison you for 24 hours until Lord Aaron arrives safely at the destination."

Bella shook the lantern.However, the turbulent blood gas locked her throat like the fangs of a wild beast, causing waves of dizziness.She pressed her forehead and took two steps back.

The ability to capture and control this lantern-sealed item called "Forbidden Island" is indeed amazing, but Belia's body is very weak, and it is almost vulnerable...Griffith moved his wrist and found that everything was normal and he was not affected at all. .But he was still vigilant, pulled out the sentence and pointed at Belia and asked:
"Have you imprisoned everyone on board?"

Belia, who had a headache, replied: "There are only two elves, Miss Lamor, Miss Sharon and her big dog, and they are sleeping in the shadows. As for the others, they are still on the Feiye."

"Aren't you worried that Ms. Marianne will find out if you do this?"

"She won't find out," the pale girl shook her head, "Belia's unique sealed item 'Forbidden Island' is invincible, once any target is locked, it will suck him into the darkness, and at the same time create an unobtrusive The dolls fill their gaps in reality. It’s not long, but it’s enough to get to the port. During this time, no one will be able to hinder Lord Aaron.”

Get in the way of Aaron?What is this girl talking about?Even if she didn't do anything, Galadia and I wouldn't fight him in front of hundreds of teachers and students on the Feiye, wouldn't we...

Wait a minute, when it comes to hands-on, Aaron isn't the only friend with Belia.Why was she the only one who made the move?
Griffith was puzzled for a while, and suddenly had a guess. He stared into the eyes of the pale and calm girl like a doll, and asked:

"Where's Aaron?"

Bella looked at him without saying a word.

"Aaron's on the Leaf?"

Bella still didn't say anything.

"It's useless for you to hide it, Ms. De Loveline, I know that Aaron is also in your domain. He asked you to create an undisturbed space for a certain reason, and you, after the sealed item is activated, The self-assertive wants to imprison us."

Bella turned her head away and bit her lip.

OK, got it.Griffith nodded, and approached Belia with the crime in his hand: "If you don't do anything, we probably won't find out. But, at this point, what should you do?"

"Emmm..." Belia looked deep in thought.

Griffith didn't give her time, gathered his blood energy, and swept forward with unshakable coercion.Belia fell to the ground like a small leaf in the wind, and even the lantern, which was shining with black light, fell to the ground.

Griffith reached out his hand to strangle Belia who was struggling, picked her up like a kitten, and then reached out to grab the lantern.At the moment of touching, there was a crackling sound in the air, as if a wall was cracked.

Griffith passed through the broken barrier and entered a quiet space.

Here is a mirror image of the Flying Leaf, with the exact same cabins, aisles, and furniture.Here, Griffith found several independent cabins, where Galadia, Sonia, and Lana were floating and had lost consciousness.

Griffith was about to try to rescue them when he heard some familiar voices not far away.

……

"Aaron, this is the proposal of us, the Ghulam Group. My brothers, there are tens of thousands of comrades who sincerely support you."

Someone was talking to Aaron, and the voice sounded familiar to Griffith.Enthusiasm, urgency, and a lot of worry about the future.

Then came Aaron's voice.Griffith didn't approach, and grabbed Belia and hid aside.The girl was very well-behaved, she neither resisted nor made any noise.She listened intently, seemingly more curious than Griffith about the ensuing conversation.

"I don't deny it, it's a really exciting proposition."

Aaron is talking:
"When I think of being the commander-in-chief of the rebel army, I feel disgusted. These vulgar mortals don't even have the slightest possibility of touching the mystery. They are no different from domestic animals. It is true that they are all firm and brave, but they are rebels after all. It's mortal, Muggle.

"However, when I think that I can command such a mighty army, I have no doubt that I can lead it to victory. I am the prophesied chosen one, destined to change the world. The balance is achieved through me. However, I do not have the support of the family and the council, and the old Tiberion is always restricting me, restraining me, and using me..."

Griffith peeked, and it was indeed Aaron who spoke, but the person with him was unexpected.

They are Oscar, the captain of the Westeros force from Verona, and Mika, who can transform into human-shaped armor.These two people were not Aaron's conversation partners, but were protecting a rather bookish man.

The bookish man hurriedly said: "This is the army of several legions, armed with armor, spears and cannons. After training, they made La Moore and Chalon suffer, and the nobles of Verona knelt at our feet. Monsieur Ron Rendirus, we have won so many victories that the Byerand newspapers dare not even say it."

"Hoho, you are about to convince me, Xia Boyang's messenger. I know that there are tens of thousands of warriors, as well as the warriors of Gulam. Such an army is your painstaking efforts for many years. It really makes my heart move. "Aaron waved his hand to stop the other party's intention to express his views, and said with a dignified, arrogant but uncontrollably admirable expression: "But, I refuse.

"I am Aaron Rendirus, and I will not allow myself to indulge in such absurd dreams.

"I almost made a mistake—any plausible step, instead of bringing me closer to the goal, would take me farther away from it."

The other side of the meeting was anxious: "But, can you still get such powerful power elsewhere? Time is running out, we all know that this world is coming to an end, and the day when the caster pays the price is near!"

Aaron shook his head slightly, and said with unquestionable logic and tone:
"If I accept your proposal, I will fall into someone's conspiracy. I feel that in Verona, someone wants to plot against me.

"If I accept your proposal, I will attract the curse of all Extraordinary beings, and cannot bring truth, honor, and blessing to the mysterious world. This is only beneficial to those rude and despicable mortals. If they seize Without power, do you still expect them to obey any laws, and I can still control them? Extraordinary and nobles are their sworn enemies, and this world will fall into slaughter and chaos."

Aaron's attitude was firm and gradually calmed down.His initial enthusiasm was fading rapidly every second.

The rebel messenger wanted to say something more, but Aaron had already made an ordering gesture:

"Go back to your leader, Xia Boyang. You can tell him that I have great admiration for your bravery.

"However, I am a wizard first and foremost. When the order of the mysterious world is challenged, all disputes in Bayeran will calm down.

"Tell him to seize the opportunity before him and conclude a favorable truce. Continuing to challenge the Senate will bring you ruin."

(End of this chapter)