>>5210900>You sigh, taking another munch. “Lady Catherine said you should focus on building me up more.”“Does she now?” Leopold chews. “I suppose she’d know best. You’re good, don’t get me wrong. But there’s always more you can learn. More you can do. Tell me and be honest. Have you been keeping your anger under control, despite all that’s happened recently?”
You don’t answer your teacher, opting instead to use your fork to play with a potato on your plate.
“I figured as much. It’s natural to feel rage against that person. But you mustn’t let it cloud all that you do. The enemy we’re facing now is as dangerous and sadistic as any I’ve seen in my time. With the path that you’ve embarked on, you’ll find yourself in front of them again soon enough. When that time comes, you’ll need to keep a clear head if you want to stand a chance against them.” A silence hangs over your table, before Leopold continues. “It never gets easy. If you wish to embark on the path of Knighthood, I promise you that those friends you lost are only the first of many. Given enough time, you’ll lose more. You won’t be able to save them all. The only thing you can do is press forward and do your best for their sake.”
“Thank you, sir. I…think I understand.”
The two of you finish your meal, conducting small talk and learning more about each other. You remember what Flayn had said previously about the Goddess Messenger and its effects on those that eat it. You’re not sure if the fish is truly behind it, but you feel great, and ready to take on the world.
>+1 Dex, Defense and Speed during the next battle.Leopold thanks you for the meal, and the two of you bid each other farewell. As you make your way back to your dorm room, you’re stopped by an out of breath Caspar, who comes running up to you.
“Blair! There you are! I’ve been looking all over for you!” He stops, huffing for air.
>“Caspar? What’s the matter?”“They found her! The Knights of Seiros said they’ve found where Monica is hiding! We’re marching out tomorrow! We’re to get ready!”
Your hair stands up on edge at the boy’s words. This is it. The moment you’ve been waiting for all month. The Goddess has seen fit to grant you a chance for revenge, and you’re set to take it. You brush past Caspar and make a beeline to the marketplace, determined to make any last-minute purchases before you head out.
>Current Gold: 2200g>Items Available for Purchase:Killer Lance: 3500g
Axereaver: 1500g
Brace Lance: 5000g
Steel Sword: 650g
Vulnerary(x3): 100g
Elixir: 600g
Iron Shield: (+2 Def, -2 SPD): 700g
Silver Shield: (+4 DEF, -2 SPD): 2000g
Strength/Magic/Speed/Defense Rings: (+2 to Corresponding Stat) (3000g each)
>Items Available to Sell: Silver Lance (1000g), Magic Staff (1000g) Flame Lance (2000g), Blessed Lance (1500g), Iron Sword+ (250g), Javelin (225g) Vulnerary(x6) (25g each) 