"Edward Olphean Falkrona, will you take a seat so we can discuss?"
I nodded and sat on one of the chairs.
"Mr. Falkrona, you seem to have undergone quite a transformation," comnted Geoffrey, his fingers interlacing as he spoke. "Can you tell how and why?"
He ended his statent with a narrowed gaze, indicating that he was not one to be underestimated - just like in the ga.
I smiled in response and shook my head. "Before I answer that, I need to know why the headmaster of my academy is keeping tabs on ," I said, leaning back in my chair.
Geoffrey smirked. "I wouldn't use the word 'tabs,' more like keeping an eye on a potential threat," he replied.
"A threat? ? Are you worried that I might make a move on Maria?" I asked, crossing my legs and bringing up the na of the headmaster's granddaughter - Maria Reina Paradis.
Maria was one of the main heroines in the Third Ga, and even though she wouldn't appear in the story until later, I had to bring her into the conversation. Not only was she the headmaster's granddaughter, but she was also the future Saintess of one of the three Holy Treasures left by Eden, putting her on par with royalty like Aurora. And, to be clear, I am not a scum. She was just fourteen.
"Don't worry, old man," I continued. "As expected, I wouldn't dare to lay a finger on the Saintess of the Garden of Eden."
She will appear when the Third Ga begins, which will be in two years, but she will not appear until then. She is most likely studying at the Holy Church of Eden right now.
"..."
The old man continued to stare at with a certain intensity that made feel uneasy. I hoped he wouldn't attack ; after all, he was a demigod who had transcended humanity and achieved the tenth ascension. Only a select few people knew about his true power, and I was one of them, thanks to my understanding of the ga.
After what seed like an eternity, he finally spoke. "No sane young man would willingly give up the blessing bestowed upon them by their God," he said, his tone serious.
I couldn't help but wonder if he saw as a threat because of my decision to reject the blessing. "I did it for my friend," I replied, hoping to ease any concerns he might have.
Geoffrey's expression remained unchanged. "You may be able to fool your naive friends, but I know enough about you, Edward Falkrona - or at least I thought I did," he said, clearly searching for my true intentions.
I decided to cut to the chase. "If you see as a threat, then why did you give such a valuable weapon?" I asked, taking out my staff and showing it to him.
The old man smiled at , his eyes twinkling with a hint of amusent. "I said you were a potential threat, but I also believe that you won't stray from the path of righteousness now that Belle has taken you under her wing," he said.
I nodded in agreent. Aunt Bell was always watching over , and I knew I couldn't disappoint her.
But in the ga, things were different. I had already made my decision, and Ante-Eden had found before Belle could intervene. It was too late to change my mind now.
"Should I be honored that you trust , headmaster?" I asked, feeling a bit curious.
"More than honored, you should be grateful and relieved," he replied. "The probability of you choosing the wrong path and forcing to kill you is very low."
"Ahahaha!"
I couldn't help but burst out laughing at his words. If only he knew the truth. I was the one who indirectly caused his death in the Third Ga. Even dead, I caused the death of a Demigod. What a freak I had been...wait it's not .
The old man didn't seem disturbed by my sudden outburst, but I could tell he was annoyed by the way he furrowed his brows. "Have you finished laughing yet, young man?" he asked.
I grinned confidently. "You won't be able to kill , old man, even if I beco a threat," I stated firmly.
"Your mother was also brazen but she had strength to defend that trait of her while you are still weak, boy."
The old man's words about my mother caught my attention. I don't rember much about her, just that she passed away when I was very young. I wonder what kind of person she was, and if I inherited anything else from her besides my attitude.
"I don't recall my mother being brazen, but perhaps you knew her better than I did," I said, trying to hide my curiosity.
The old man chuckled softly. "Your mother was a brave and bold woman. She fought for what she believed in and never backed down. I see that sa spirit in you, young Falkrona."
"You won't get on your side by praising mom, headmaster."
I shrugged off his comnt and focused on his response to my question. "So you gave this staff because you saw potential in , right?" I asked.
"Yes, that is correct," he replied with a hint of regret in his voice. "I fear that the peaceful era of our kingdom is coming to an end."
I nodded in agreent. I could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of the impending threats that our kingdom would face. It was a feeling that was all too familiar to , having played through the Third Ga countless tis.
The Kingdom was about to face an unprecedented number of threats this year. The headmaster of the academy was deep in thought, his wrinkled face adorned with a grave expression. He was a man who worried a lot about his students, and the security of the kingdom was of the utmost importance to him.
"The youth of our kingdom might not have enough ti to grow," he said, "that's why we have to consider helping the outstanding ones. They will be the future leaders of what is brewing outside and inside our kingdom."
I listened intently but didn't answer. The headmaster continued, "I don't know why you give away your blessing to that boy Jayden. Indeed, he is a great talent of our kingdom that we have to groom, but I have a strange certainty that you've done this for a reason, and not a selfish one."
I remained silent, taken aback by his words. He then said, "Moreover, you might have a better growth perspective than him."
I was surprised by his statent, considering that I was weaker than Jayden. He was going to beco a true freak in the Third Ga, while I was supposed to die at his and the Second Protagonist's hands in the Second Ga.
Then Cleenah spoke, breaking my train of thought,
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