263 – 77-2. One life, one thought.
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It was a day no different from usual.
“A knight without a name. “Today we will learn about this hero.”
Beatrice began explaining a certain hero to the students.
In the subject , His achievements were important.
“The nameless knight did not suffer a single casualty while subduing the demon lords of the Cult of Heroes.”
It is an inevitability that is not enough to be called a miracle.
He subdued all the demon lords of the Dragon Cult who were trying to resurrect a being called a demon god.
He did not hurt innocent people.
“Based on this, I am guessing that he is a person who handles divine power very well.”
Head Aike, the Demon King of All Powers.
Finn and Infinium, the demon kings of power.
A hero who defeated powerful demon lords that not even the Ten Girls could finish off.
In the world, the person was called ‘The Nameless Knight’.
“But why is someone who has achieved such amazing achievements called by this name?”
──Suddenly.
Beatrice’s hand, which was diligently writing down achievements on the blackboard, stops.
Why is he a nameless knight who has neither a name nor a separate title?
That little question is like ripples in a calm lake.
“Mardol student? “Can you answer?”
I headed to Fine who was wearing the masterpiece.
Perhaps because of her striking appearance in her shiny glass armor, Beatrice nominated her without hesitation.
“Oh, that’s because there are no records left about the nameless knight.”
Fine had no choice but to stand up from her seat and tell what she knew.
Even the perfect hero had one flaw.
As if someone had erased it on purpose.
“That’s right. So we concluded that the devil had erased everything.”
There were no records or anyone who knew about the nameless knight.
“For this reason, among causes and effects…. “The only thing that remains is the result.”
A professor taps the blackboard twice to indicate that this part is important.
I can see the story I wrote down just now being erased.
“Some people say it’s a fictional entity made up.”
Only information about nameless articles disappears.
Because of this strange phenomenon, there were voices of concern that it might actually be a foreign god devouring everything.
Defend Grand Hearts Academia from attacks.
Because no one remembered the name of the hero who saved the students from danger.
“What do you think, Mardol student?”
Someone also remembers a student named Richt who wore a Black Knight helmet.
“……”
Because it didn’t exist.
***
After listening to the lecture and returning to the imperial palace, Fine’s mind began to become more and more complicated.
It was a day not much different from usual.
What is this feeling of anxiety that has been gnawing at my heart since a while ago?
‘It’s strange.’
Days of wielding a sword to become stronger than others while hiding your identity with a masterpiece.
Like a squirrel running on a treadmill.
I shouldn’t have felt uncomfortable with the repetitive routine of everyday life.
Ever since Fine saw the ring on her ring finger, she knew she had forgotten something.
Rugged design with no sharp edges.
There are no big jewels or fancy decorations.
Compared to other accessories in the imperial treasury, it is not even common.
Why do I end up feeling nostalgic just by looking at it like this?
‘Unnamed knight.. Perhaps it’s something related to that person..?’
What Professor Beatrice said a little while ago.
Fine guessed that this ring might be something related to the nameless knight.
Her steps on her way back to the imperial palace become increasingly slower.
A feeling as if time has stopped, a feeling that the whole world is moving except for you.
Like a snake biting its tail.
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The moment you notice a question, it leads to another question.
‘Why did you wear a blue rose accessory on your head..?’
Since when did he have the glass sword on his back?
Why did I choose glass armor as my masterpiece? This is too obvious to be said to be hiding its identity.
Fine continued to struggle with her thoughts as she unconsciously brought her hand to her chin.
‘No matter how much I think about it… It doesn’t come to mind.’
Nothing came to mind clearly.
On the contrary, her questions are not answered, and her head hurts even more.
This ring must have been given to me by someone special. That person is the nameless knight?
Then why don’t I remember meeting him?
No matter how hard I try, I can’t think of it.
‘Obviously, definitely.. He was someone I shouldn’t forget.. But I don’t remember what he looked like..’
Feeling like the heart is being torn in two.
Her steps become faster again.
If I don’t run somewhere, I feel like her breath will reach her chin and block her throat.
I started running to avoid the feeling of loss that was gaping in my heart.
How long did she run like that?
As she was taking a deep breath, something appeared before her eyes.
“Kkiiiiing..”
“…..?”
A small creature that approaches Fine’s feet and makes noises at her.
The identity of that thing with black fur that looks somewhat ominous.
“Why is the dog here..? “This is a terrace..?”
It was a cute puppy whose entire body was wet, like a mouse that had fallen into water.
Has she lost her owner?
If not, was she being bullied by other students?
Twigs and grass tangled in fur as if they had been through a bush.
If you were to walk around like this in the Academy, where there hasn’t been any rain recently, it would be one of two things.
Originally, a person like the princess of an empire should not have come close to an unknown creature.
“You look pitiful..”
A nostalgic feeling, like I’ve seen it somewhere before.
And with a little bit of sympathy, Fine cast a healing and cleansing spell on her dog.
“Wow! Panting!”
It looks soft and fluffy, as if you just finished taking a bath.
Her puppy, who had regained his vitality, was even showing his cuteness towards her.
“Okay, lost dog… Are you okay now?”
A cute appearance that automatically makes you smile just by looking at it.
I didn’t realize it when I was drenched in water.
The puppy with its soft fur fluttering was like a dandelion seed.
“Wal!”
A guy who sticks out his tongue and smiles while looking at Fine.
It didn’t look aggressive as it flipped its stomach over.
This puppy seems to like people, but it wags its tail wildly even when petted randomly.
It was a strange creature that even with her good eyes, she couldn’t tell where it came from.
To say it was someone’s spirit was like a living doll, and to say it was a wolf was so gentle.
The black dog smelled the ring on Fine’s left hand.
“… Are you asking me to follow you?”
“Woof!”
The artist even showed the skill of jumping in place and spinning around.
Where does that kind of power come from?
Despite his small-looking body, he had tremendous jumping power.
The cute bundle of fur that I like to call Black stretched out and began to move forward, wiggling his short feet.
As if saving him was not a coincidence but fate.
‘They said dogs can smell well.. This child might know the owner of the ring.’
With a small nod of her head, she decided to put her little hope on the line.
A mountain path where the greenery becomes thicker and tree roots become increasingly dense.
Fine Grancia was following Black Mangi towards a remote part of her academy.
Since when did she start feeling out of place?
“Kamang.. This road.. Is right?”
“Wow! Panting!”
As Fine was guided by Kamangi, she thought again about the facts she knew.
The demon kings of the Dragon Church appear to have fallen at the hands of a nameless knight.
He was a hero who made great achievements, but no one knew his name.
Not only were there no comrades who fought alongside him, but no one was his family, friends, or lover who shared his life.
‘Where have I been and what have I been doing all this time?’
Fine chewed her lower lip as she gazed down at her reflection.
Why is she wearing glass armor like this?
My goal of becoming stronger to defeat the Demon King of Truth has disappeared before I know it.
Because Fine was training with a sword every day.
What on earth did she do that for?
To avenge those who died at the hands of the devil…. No. It wasn’t such a simple reason.
Now, even her mother, Empress Belin, has returned alive after her powers have been released.
Then there is no need for revenge.
It is a series of events where the cause is completely missing and only the result remains awkward.
Why didn’t she think this was strange before?
As if she was answering a question that popped into her head.
“… Here is?”
Blackwing waggled his tail and led Fine to the front of a building.
The pattern of the sun and moon, meaning day and night.
And below, something looks like it’s about to swallow it up.
Looking at the building that looked like two white and black doors attached, Fine had a strange feeling.
I think I’ve seen this somewhere before.
I was just wondering where on earth I saw this..
Kamangi, who guided her to this place, ran straight to her door.
“Ka, kamang..?!”
It changed into the appearance of a wolf devouring the moon.
Like steel taking shape in a mold, the black color melts into the drawn pattern.
Looking at that scene, Fine felt something familiar.
She had a hunch that she, too, would have to summon a spirit.
If I turn back from here, it will end in a bad ending with all the questions that have arisen so far unresolved.
「Be born again from the flame.」
Fine, who memorized a spell that her mind could not remember, but her body remembered.
I wonder if he is responding to her feelings.
“Awww—!”
In direct contrast to the black man, a large white wolf appeared.
She obviously couldn’t awaken her spirit.
At some point, Fine, who was able to call her White, had some clues about her lost memories.
‘I became honest with my emotions..’
A spirit is a creature that is conceived from emotions.
Even if she is born with great strength or magical powers, her spirit cannot be awakened unless she is honest about her own feelings.
Then, it’s probably related to that nameless knight.
───Cuckoo Palace!
The moment when her spirit melts into the door, creating two wolves representing day and night.
The black and white door slowly began to open and light came out.
Fine closed her eyes tightly and opened them due to that dazzling flash of light.
“It’s been a while since I saw you. “Sister.”
“Are you me from the Grand Route?”
Like looking in a mirror.
I came face to face with women who had the same faces as me.