You can prepare and think at the same time and make the plan more detailed. Kael will go with you tomorrow. If you have any questions, just ask. Tron, come with me. I'll get you the decoy potion so you don't mess around with my things. Oh, Reynolds, wait for Tron for a while. He'll take you to choose armor and weapons after he gets the potion. "
"Eh? Okay! "Reynolds hurriedly agreed.
Tron supported the old man. The wrinkled and loose skin in his palm still exuded a warm warmth. "Tron, this time, you have to be the leader when we go out. Kael is usually strict with you, and that's a good thing. But when you're out on a mission, the accumulation of past emotions isn't entirely a good thing. So, when you need to make up your mind and make a decision, you have to do it. This is your responsibility. "
"I … I've only been out on a mission once."
"You've already completed your studies, haven't you? Tron, you have to remember that you have to shoulder the responsibility first, and then experience can play a role. Wu Mama and Turasden will listen to you. Reynolds is older than you, but I don't think he's the kind of person who likes to be in the limelight now. He'll fully respect your decision. Only when you take the lead can everyone's strength be unified. "
"I understand. Lord Snowy Owl, do you think … we can defeat the Griffins this time? "
The old man stopped, turned his head, and looked at him solemnly. "Tron, remember my words. Whether you can or not doesn't depend on what I'm saying to you now, but on how you've studied here for the past ten years. I believe you have the potential to achieve any victory, but I'm worried about one thing. "
Tron suddenly became nervous and hurriedly asked what he had done wrong.
"As a monster hunter, you're always alone, which means there's no backup. Because there's no backup, all the training of the Eagle School is to fight until victory. " The white-robed Guardian lowered his voice and said, "There are actually many choices other than accepting and completing a mission. If you encounter a problem, or if there's no way to find and kill the Griffins within a month, what will you do then? Tron, when you need advice outside of fighting, ask Reynolds. He used to be a noble, and he'll see some things more … tactfully than you. "
Tron frowned. It was obvious that he didn't understand. He came to the Ice Peak Fortress when he was six years old. It had been twelve years since then, and he had been living in this small world. What the nobles outside were like was only heard from the travelers, bards, and drunken drinkers in the taverns of Collinwood every winter. He could not understand the meaning of the white-robed Guardian's words, but he could first memorize it and then do as he was told.
"If it starts snowing and you haven't caught a griffin yet, then come back. If they couldn't go down the mountain to hide, then they wouldn't go down the mountain. In the worst case scenario, they would just have to endure the dangerous winter together. There are ghosts everywhere and dangers everywhere, but there's still a chance of survival. It's better than being trapped in the snow. "
"Lord Snowy Owl, I'm confident that we can complete the mission before the time limit."
The white-robed Watcher patted Tron's cheek gently and said slowly, "I know, I know."
Tron followed the white-robed Watcher to get the Decoy Potion. Wu Mama and Turasden hurriedly went to prepare their luggage. One returned to her room, while the other went to the storage room. Renault was the only one who stayed. He had to wait for Tron to come back, and then they would go and choose a weapon together.
"What weapon should I use?" Renault half reclined on the chair, looking at the ceiling, his thoughts flying. "I already have the Soul Harvesting Dagger that I can summon at any time. It can directly absorb souls, so there shouldn't be anything more threatening than that, right? In that case, I don't need to consider the damage. I'll choose based on the weapon's characteristics and weight. "
"Ranged combat is safer than close combat. I don't know how to use a bow, but I definitely have to bring a crossbow. A heavy crossbow is better than a light crossbow. Anyway, I probably only have one chance to shoot." Renault whispered to himself, completely unaware that a figure was slowly approaching. "If the griffin pounces on me, a spear is better. A spear looks longer and more powerful, but it has the word 'spear' in it. Since ancient times, spearmen have low luck … "
"Why do spearmen have low luck?"
The sudden voice almost made Renault fall out of his chair. He scrambled to keep his balance, then rolled his eyes at the female Elven Paladin who came uninvited. "You scared me! Are you a Paladin or a Thief? How come you don't make any sound when you walk? "
"Because there are cushions under my boots, so I won't be tired when I walk. Being quieter is just an additional effect. "The Elf tilted her head slightly and continued to ask." You still haven't said why your luck is low? "
"It's just a superstition that can't stand the test of truth. Or you can think that I'm just making up a reason for not wanting to carry a spear. "
"Oh, I understand this explanation. But there's something I want to ask you. "The Elf scratched her head." As a devil, why did you come to the Goddess' fortress? "
Renault's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that she saw through it? Didn't the Forked Demon promise that no one would find out? The devil lied to me?
No, this is a bit illogical. If this female Paladin knew that I was a devil, then she should have drawn her sword to kill me by now. Moreover, if she had doubts, she wouldn't have come alone. The Paladin team outside, especially Rem, would be more than happy to cut off the head of a 'devil' like me. So, she's trying to trick me?
Renault knew that the priests and Paladins of this world had the ability to distinguish lies with divine spells, so he had to use a profound (ambiguous) way of talking to her. "I don't deny that I've misbehaved in the past, and that's why I'm here. Here, I'll bid farewell to the past and use my power to serve the Goddess. Isn't this the purpose of Iceberg Fortress? "
"Yes, it makes sense." The Elf Paladin nodded vigorously. "The devil's motive is always to harm others for his own benefit, so cooperating with the devil has never been a good choice. It's very wise of you to be able to see this clearly and get rid of the devil. "
Renault frowned. "I have a question. How do you distinguish the devil? How can you tell from the past? "
"I have a talent in this area. After special training and the blessing of the Goddess, I'm very strong. I can smell the devil's scent on you, but it's very faint, very old, and not very strong. There are three possibilities: either you've recently encountered a devil, or you've been in contact with a devil, or you're a weak, low-class devil. "
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