>>6098815This also reminds you — could Carnaval know anything about your connection to the cameo?
Perhaps you should ask her — as soon as you put your shattered mind back together.
“I- I— I am just trying to do my best. B-But if there is anything I can do…” the Angel raises a hand and you forget how to speak.
“Allow me to finish, please.” She closes her eyes and takes in a long breath. The blood in her crystal wings glows and hums. “Rumour has reached my ears that your <span class="mu-i">manipolo</span> is due to graduate soon. But for some reason this mission, even one against the Sisters—” she bites into the last word, “was not enough. As Law would have it, it is beyond me to intervene in the matters of the Amaranthines.”
That is news to you. The idea that Carnaval — <span class="mu-i">Carnaval!</span> — could think someone is beyond her shakes you like a leaf. It’s like learning the colour blue was red.
“Hence why I have thought of a workaround. All on my own, mind you,” she smiles. It’s a vision. She looks so beautiful. Stunning. “I shall have you four embarked on another mission. One that, were you to succeed, will immediately allow you access to the Trial of Fire.” Her smile grows a little wider as her wings creak. She puffs out her chest just a bit, looking extremely pleased with herself. “And lest you worry, it will mostly be a <span class="mu-i">diplomatic</span> mission. A simple affair involving the Treviri Throne. And even if danger were to arise, you would certainly be able to deal with it. It shall at any rate be far less dangerous than an encounter with a Sister would be.” Her smile falters just for a moment, and Carnaval rubs her hands together, caught by a nervous tic. “I am positive. Well, confident. Hopeful.”
You let her words play around in your mind, echoing in the empty walls of your skull.
The Trial of Fire. A Knight. Your family, safe and secure in the Holy Land.
Everything you have been working for.
Your hand, finally reaching for a cup of wine, raising it to your lips in celebration.
Carnaval eagerly awaits for your reaction.
>Stand up proud and accept right away. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, the Angel of Ansàrra interceding for you. You’ll take whatever mission she thinks will benefit you.>Sounds great, but… why now? What would the Blessed Blind say about it? There is no refusing, but shouldn’t you first ask if the Amaranthines wouldn’t veto this mission later on?>The Treviri Throne? Oh, why the heathen lands? Why did Carnaval decide to send you there of all places?>There is also something else that just now catches your mind… [Write-in]this is so much work with 4chan's formatting, but I am so glad to be back. Thank you so much for supporting our beloved doofus. Let's see what troubles she gets herself into this time. 