Arc 1-chapter 23-interlude

_a record from the archaic records will now be played _

-pride?

-yes, my son, pride

-why? What do i use it for?

-now it's not time for you to understand but later you will

-what even is it?

-it's a promise

-a promise?

-yes.

-to who ?

-to you, it's a promise you do to yourself, to never bow your head to the unworthy , to never fall into the darkness of evil and always be the guiding light of those in need, that, my son, is a dragon's pride.The pride of the ones destined to be the peacekeepers of the great silence

-I'll try

-however do not mistake pride for arrogance, for an arrogant being, no matter how strong they may be, is destined to fall victim of himself in one way or another

-so… how do i get it

-believe , my child

-in who?

-yourself, and who you will be

_the conversation between a father and a young son of dark hair fades away . The archaic records will now close_

-oi! 'Ye two sleepyheads better wake up or I'll make you chug up nana's special ice cream for the whole week

-WE'RE AWAKE

_the spiciness of that ice cream had literally burned into their skulls at the point of making them experience discomfort even by just thinking about it . After shivering at the thought, Mirio and Heishi stood up and exited the tent in their guild's campbase _

-big bro finally woke up yayyyy

_marco ran up to him and hugged him so hard he almost broke his neck_

-for how long have we been out

-not much. Like a day or two idk

-she was the most worried out of everyone

-and that's our Itaka for you , always so cute

-well said Heshi

_a on-the-spot nickname_

-isn't this called bullying?

-only if you let it be

-order.

-and glory. I greet you , 12th guild commander

-ah come on Marge there is no need for bowing or formalities, we're buddies after all (wink)

_ they turned towards the voice which suddenly appeared out of thin air behind them finding there to be a tall,slim,tanned woman which also happened to be full of scars, wearing a violet tuxedo matching with her eyes and hair . At first they felt nothing while looking at her, but after a minute of trying to sense how powerful she was, the air suddenly got way thicker and their legs weaker_

-is she a?

-a fourth grade ascended mage , low tier , for now

_their eyes widened out of fear , however for Heishi nothing of that sort happened , like he knew she couldn't hurt him. She noticed it, but didn't seem to care and smiled (and also Mirio noticed it, but he thought Heishi didn't sense anything at all because he was still tired, so at that moment he did not care)_

-so marge, are these your pupils?

-no only this lil' man right 'ere

-and since when I'm your pupil?

-since i asked my dad to show you the sword you carry around with you

-speaking of which , GEHENNA

-you called?

-and who is she?

-who am i?who are you?

-I'm the 12th guildmaster of this guild , cassandra, the crusader of the mind

-I'm… Gehenna , nice to have your acquaintance miss Cassandra

_the purple dressed woman's eyes glowed with interest_

-so this is an AniWeapon?

-looks like it , Cassie :3

_she started moving around Gehenna and inspecting her as if she was a doll of some sort_

-madame Cassandra, I appreciate the interest you have in my being but i would be glad if you could refrain from what you're doing at the moment

-oh!right! sorry hihi

-…

-so how do you work

-i do not have the specifics of that

-any info at all ?

-the only thing i know about me is that i can connect with souls worthy of me , even if i do not know who is worthy of me , finding the current master was pure luck , or fate who knows, or what connecting means or does

-amazing…

-welp ur still going to have to bear with me for a while :3

-what buisness do you have here cassie?

-him of course ?

_she pointed at Mirio _

-me???

-you know that "prince of the demon empire" is quite a title to have for an adventurer .

-so are you here to question me?

-oh no do not worry I don't care about that. Instead I'm here to train you, your mind to be exact

-what?

-if a prince gets possessed or mind controlled and that brings ruin to one of the 5 great nations the guilt would go down on us so we can't really afford that , especially during these times …

-fine. If it is part of my responsibilities i shall gladly take the test

-good.

-can i come too? I wanna tryyyy pleaaaseeeeeeeeee

-Oi' get 'ere ya brat!

-no it's ok Margie ;)

-so , boys , you two ready

_Heishi and Mirio answered simultaneously _

-Absolutely NO-

-Didnt hear youuu

_she started chanting in another tongue and a magic circle appeared below their feet , opening the ground like a door to somewhere which they fell in _