>>6225715You’d met Arios only once before, at an event held at Garreg Mach. When the veteran knight found out who you were, all traces of civility and poise had left his face, and he’d suddenly challenged your 17 year old self to a duel to the death, much to your confusion. You might have accepted too, were it not for the intervention of Sir Leopold, who’d given Arios the sternest vocal lashing you’d ever heard from him. Frankly, you didn’t care much for this man’s one-sided grudge. Sure you’d been present during the slaughter in Charon, but only in your mother’s womb, for she was several months pregnant with you at the time. It wasn’t as if you had anything to do with it.
“Why are you even here, Arios?” Klement laughs. “Even if you won, I can’t imagine you’d know what to do with a woman. Yulia doesn’t deserve to be bothered by your shitty personality.”
“Adjunct Targa!” The brunette woman standing alongside Arios suddenly barks. “I’m sure the Royal Sages appreciate your…’efforts.’” But I have already found the Champion that shall represent the Royal College in the Competition. Arios Charon is that man! There is no need for a pretender that will only waste their time.”
“Adjunct Marigold.” The green-haired man sneers at his colleague with contempt. “I’m afraid you are sorely mistaken, but given your abilities as a second-rate mage, that is hardly a surprise. If I were you, I’d ditch this pompous buffoon out in the desert before you lose any more face with the Sages. You can take that piece of trash Adjunct standing behind you as well while you’re at it.”
Arios and Marigold turn to face you, and you watch as recognition, followed by shock, and finally horror, slowly creeps up on the Thunderstrike’s
face.It now suddenly occurs to you that this must have been the practical joke Klement had in mind. Having you come face to face with the man who wished you dead the most. You always did hate his sense of humor.
Arios places a hand on the hilt of his sword, and you can feel his anger boiling even from here. The room suddenly grows tense, and every Bergliez guard in the room begins preparing for the worst.
>A): Greet the room warmly and in a friendly manner.>B): Provoke Arios with your words.>C): Place your hand on your axe hilt and prepare for battle.>D): Write-in 