Chapter 74: A Will’s Last Breath (1/2)

CYNTHIA GOODSKY'S POV:

The Council had handed this siraved with the owner's initials, to each of the Six Lances This idea had actually been thought up by the members of the Six Lances themselves

When they requested this, they explained to The Council that they needed so made of an almost indestructible material so that even if their bodies were obliterated, the necklace would still be intact and used as a sort of identification It would be a rim reminder that they could die at any tirim faces of the Six Lances, I distinctly re if there was anything even capable of destroying their bodies past the point of recognition I recalled chuckling alongside theh I knew thatThere were beings capable of wiping out the crowned lances off the face of this planet

But hy a so soon? It was too early They shouldn't bethis early I estimated that it would take at least another 15 to 20 years before they would start ht I had tiht we had time…

"Director?" Arthur's inquisitive voice shook me out of my daze

"Ah, yes… Arthur, do you mind if I hold onto this? It would be safe for me to assume that The Council would want this back" I took careful notice of the tone of my voice to make sure I wouldn't arouse suspicion fros are changing, aren't they" It was supposed to be a question, but by the tone of Arthur's voice, it sounded like a statement with implied conviction

Was it wise for ?

"Yes, but it isn't so for you to worry about Not yet, at least" I knewwords wouldn't reach hiet soet at ti child with limitless potential, yes, but a child nevertheless Let us adults take on the burden for now; your time will come, whether you wish for it or not" As I said this, I realized this e was more for myself than for Arthur

Yes, he was a child It wouldn't be fair for him to become involved in the affairs of the Continent… but if he already knew…

"Did you perhaps… see whatever Alea fought against?" I had to choose ive anything away

"No, I didn't" The ansas said with full confidence, but for souessthe boy It wouldn'tabout an event like this

Still… I was glad he didn't seeh about this topic You " I let a soft, relieved smile escape as I said this

ARTHUR LEYWIN'S POV:

The director's response somehow left a bad taste in my mouth She sounded almost… relieved at ?" In the end, I decided toskeptical of everyone aroundthe details for my sake

"As you may have already deduced, your classuild infirmary hall to be cared for and thankfully, most were able to come to school today Professor Glory was actually the most wounded, but she refused to be healed until all of her students were treated I heard she even paid a visit to your fa everyone back" Director Goodsky chuckled

"That's good, that's good… And how is Tess doing?" I inquired

Goodsky's face wrinkled a bit as she displayed obvious hesitation

"Tess… Tess is okay," she replied I could tell she chose her words carefully

"What exactly do youfor a proper response while an uneasy feeling started to stir within me

"There were soes of her assi after her but she has yet to awaken" Her voice was quiet as she spoke

"Complications?" My voice came out a bit fiercer than I intended it to be

"You need to understand that the final leg of assiht now, Tessia and the elderwood guardian are fighting for control Thus far, there has never been a case where the receiver of the will falls into a coma to this extent Based on our theory, there seeave her, Arthur," replied Goodsky earnestly

What… was this hts raced through my mind as I tried to think of an explanation as to why such a thing occurred

There was so particular about the elderwood? What was it? Yeah, it was strong, but was it stronger than other S class mana beasts? I wouldn't know since it had beenone

Particular?

My eon, and more specifically, what Alea had told me She hadthe er

Was that what had happened? Had I given Tess a potentially corrupted beast core? No, I couldn't have I re how the beast core of the serpent she defeated had mysteriously disappeared Shouldn't that have happened to the elderwood guardian's beast core as well then?

"Arthur? Are you okay?" Director Goodsky's concerned voice stirred hts