Blood tax

Chapter 501 I order you, sir...

The princess is very familiar with the situation in the south, no wonder, after all, this matter is related to Commodus, she attaches great importance to it... Griffith listened quietly, trying to think about the deep meaning of Miss Mirantis' words.

One of the seven hands of the gods has gone, and sooner or later the rest will be divided into winners and losers.Galadia and Tarkin were in Canaan, and Aaron was in Homon Watts, all of which were protected by powerful demigods.

The remaining three, Griffith, Erza, and Commodus, were the prey.

The big guys are counting on me and Commodus to fight... Griffith's grasp of the situation is getting clearer.

If you can kill Commodus, that's the best thing; if you can't come back, that's fine.

"Do you know Milovan Neville Arcane Council Member?"

Erza asked a question.Everyone here hesitated for a moment, knowing very little about this nameless person.

But Griffith knew.After the incident on Neopolis Island, Count Larmor reminded him not to rush into related secrets.

Erza glanced at Griffith, but couldn't see anything from the fog.She seems to have already made plans and said her own thoughts:

"Growing youth, lifespan, and strength through mystery has long been an open secret among the high society of Bajeland and wealthy Southern businessmen. When the mysteries at their fingertips do not satisfy their desires, they venture into the taboo.

"Milovan Neville Arcane Councilman was a polymath and explorer. His career and fortune were concentrated in the wild and mysterious lands of the South.

"Many years ago, he joined the investigative team led by Jofflin Lundiros and Wesker de Crozier. If you don't know these two people, just know that their children are the prophecy of Light and Darkness brings balance Aaron and Iseus, the hand of the false god who appeared in Verona."

Erza paused for a moment, and looked at Mr. Hermit respectfully and carefully.Everyone else was too nervous to breathe.

The great Dark Lord did not respond.It seems that his defeat under Aaron was just a joke...

"The investigation team was commissioned by a big man to go deep into the rainforest and ruins to search for the miracles of the ancient gods. There are still evil figures moving in the ancient ruins. It is said that powerful guardians watch over there day and night.

"They must have found something. My investigations have uncovered multiple secret laboratories related to them all over the place, all of which have been abandoned."

"The Kingslayer came to the ruins with his most powerful knights and priests, looking for a way to the depths.

"He may be searching for the secret of the blood of the ancestors, looking for the will of the ancient gods that has not dissipated.

"As long as the fallen characteristics left by the ancient gods are retrieved from the ruins and injected into a suitable container, the form of the ancient gods may be hatched in reality."

"But there is one problem," Griffith asked. "Commodus obtained the authority of the plague and dreams. The mystery hidden in the southern jungle is most likely derived from the path of death. Can the powers of different paths merge with each other?"

The party fell silent.Griffith already had doubts about this.He clearly remembered that what Naila was looking for in the giant snail in the Chaos Sea was also a different way——the characteristics from the master's dream.

Why are they all looking for the power of different genera, aren't they afraid of losing control?

"The essence of strength is the same."

Mr. Hermit's words interrupted Griffith's thoughts.He said: "The key to breaking through the demigod rank is to integrate the Extraordinary characteristics of a specific alien pathway."

The guests at the party listened with bated breath, the knowledge of mysticism above the demigod obviously surpassed everyone's common sense and research scope.

Why fusion?Is it for enhancement, or suppression?
However, the hermit did not continue. He sat quietly and profoundly in his own throne and did not speak any more.

Griffith hesitated for a while, and hurriedly saluted respectfully: "Thank you for your generous guidance, Mr. Hermit."

A battle in the province of Amon seems inevitable, too, where Griffith and Erza must fight Commodus.

The arbitrator respectfully got up and asked another question that everyone cares about:

"Great Mr. Hermit, can you give us instructions? What do we need to do in the civil war that follows?"

Hermit said:
"The Confederacy will launch an offensive, the two armies of Sevasto and Verona will drive out the local Bayeran forces, and soon the war will spread throughout the country.

"However, the mystery of Byelan goes beyond common sense.

"You will see—

"A true miracle."

……

Sonia fell in love for the first time in her life.

Not long ago, she was still worrying about how to say her sweet heart, thinking that if she said it, she would be freed from the terrible and happy responsibility.

"My Griffith is the best cavalry officer in all Bayerland, with so much talent and responsibility that none of the gentlemen in the parlour can match him!"

It was with this thought in mind that Sonia could make up her mind.When she heard how her knight opened up a new world in the desolate and simple countryside, she suddenly had the courage - even if it was divided with the elf princess of Canaan, she was not afraid.

It's such a blessing to be able to speak your mind!
However, the situation developed rapidly.

That very night, Sonia's greatest enemy, and certainly one of her best friends, made her way out.The elf left Griffith to go to the mythical kingdom, possibly imprisoned forever like the princess in the story.

It took Sonia a moment to come to her senses and understand what a terrible event had happened.She almost became the embodiment of pride and responsibility.The matter of competing with Galadia was gone, and Griffith panicked like a cat on a hot pot.

Sonia's eyes were full of tenderness and concern, quietly watching her knight pack up her equipment.

After dealing with Verona, Griffith and Sonia returned to Homonwarts.They spent a few days catching up on their homework, focusing on preparing for the next move.

First of all, to attend the public meeting of Bayeran, the Senate and the Confederacy to make an effort for the last chance of peace, and the dignitaries to participate.

Then, Griffith met with Roland privately to plan for sneaking into Canaan and more terrifying operations.Before the end of the month, he had to go to Amon Province to perform military duties there.

"Just kill Commodus and I'll have the most Marks of the Chosen with Erza's backing," Griffith said. "With Miracles, and Roland's army, I'll be able to kill Jarrah. Diya rescued!
"There will be a series of battles in the future. For the sake of miracles, some people can do everything. The battle of the hand of God is just talk.

"You go south with your family, away from the battlefield."

Sonia stared at him with wide eyes, almost forgetting her identity.However, she is barely considered the more sensible of the two:
"Griffith, those people will...you'll be in danger when you're out of the public eye and heading south. They're just waiting for their chance!"

"Let them bring their horses over, Sonia," growled Griffith. "I'm thirsty."

"However, there are several demigods of the Arcane Council who support Aaron, and the others, at least they won't openly oppose it," said the countess, "they will set traps in the south, just waiting for you... The moment your fight with Commodus is over, they will act."

Sending the Hand of God to the South is almost an obvious conspiracy.Once there, without an army, without allies, how could it be possible to escape?

"What are you talking about, Sonia, can't I surrender?"

Griffith was very angry.However, when he saw Sonia who was full of grievances, his tone and expression immediately softened.

What's wrong with me, why did I vent my anger on Sonia, those who plot against me, those who are destined to jump out and attack at the climax of the battle are the aloof demigods, as long as the other gods are defeated, Aaron will be able to Open the era of miracles according to their wishes...

How could Griffith himself, even with Erza, be able to beat a demigod of Sequence 4.

Griffith sighed and sat down beside Sonya.

"I can't," he said. "Fate has spoken, and I have a duty to Galadia, which I must fulfill. I must act quickly, and act like lightning, so that I can gain the upper hand before the powerful intervene. The battle with Commodus is exactly what I need!"

He raised his hand and waved: "Sonia, you know. God's hand is a sacrifice.

"In front of me, there is only battle. There is no time for fear, hesitation...

"I will use a faster and more decisive attack to smash the plans of the big men before they act."

"Okay then." Sonia grabbed his hand tightly, stood up, and took a deep breath, "Then I order you."

The countess used honorifics, a tone that never appeared in her conversation with Griffith:

"Your life is not yours alone,
"Our lives will be changed by today's decision, and I have my rights.

"Today is the day to attend the banquet at Baielan. In the evening, when you leave for Canaan, Earl Lamor and Countess will receive a letter——

"If they can't get the Earl of Charon, one of the two consuls, to stand behind Griffith, if the allies who come and go in their parlor do nothing, if the demigods of the Arcane Council interfere in the battle of the Hand of God,

"If the House of the Earl of La Moore cannot send all its strength to support it, the Earl and his wife must know...

"Their daughter will fight to the end with her fiancé."

Um? ! !
"Sonia, you..."

Griffith was taken aback.It was the first time the meek Countess had spoken to him in a commanding tone, and with such astonishing words.

"I order you, sir!"

The girl stood on tiptoe and wrapped her arms around his neck:
"I forbid you to die alone!

"In the name of those who love you, I order you to win the sacrifice of the Chosen One."

(End of this chapter)