Chapter 310 - Volume 3
Chapter 89 – The gathering storm (3)
“Young man, you ought to know that people are quite capable of deceit,” Fleetwood said.
Makarov and Count Barre agreed when they heard this remark. The years of battles they had against other nobles had made them realize anything was possible when people were involved. The princess did not agree or disagree with her expression and merely watched the youth intently with her eyes.
“Grandmaster Fleetwood, Ser Brendel specifically came back to aid me when it was a life-and-death situation. I can hardly believe a morally upright person would be capable of such deceit. But most importantly, it was his oath that convinced me—”
The naivety on the youthful face disappeared as he locked eyes with each man in the room.
“The fact that the legendary Lionheart recognizes him is proof that his rebuke of us was right.”
“What?” Gryphine blurted.
Fleetwood had briefly mentioned about seeing the Divine Resonance during their journey to her, but Eke somehow seemed to hint that it happened because of the mysterious youth. Her eyes turned to her teacher curiously and the latter knew that the incident between Brendel and them could not be kept under wraps any longer.
In the end, that dream was extinguished.
However, the Gryphine of this world opened her eyes as if she woke up from a world that was filled with darkness. Her fatigue was suddenly gone. Even though the dark clouds to the north were gathering and it seemed like a storm was about to descend, she felt like she suddenly found something that would lead her to her destination.
“That young man’s words are right, but only when dreams can be achieved in reality can they be called practical. The difficulty of achieving them is not reduced just because we have the willpower to do so.”
Gryphine paused for a moment.
“He has sent us an invitation into his world. What exactly is his aim by sending us this letter? Please, feel free to express your thoughts—“