PFC Chapter 579 Eve of the Trial
Chapter 579 Eve of the Trial
Three days passed after the case of the children in the glacier was solved.
Early in the morning, Mo Yan and Kailin strolled around the castle's training grounds as usual.
In the 20 years that they had traveled back in time with Peruvieri, they had become accustomed to such days. But to their surprise, Zhao Heng and Zi Xuan had somehow joined the training camp.
Zhao Heng's marksmanship was precise and steady, displaying a sharp edge even in basic training; Zi Xuan, though more inclined towards magic, was equally adept at physical training, moving with agility and speed. Their addition brought even more energy to the already vibrant training ground.
"Hey, you guys are up pretty early," Karin greeted.
"Of course, the trial is almost over, so we can't slack off," Zixuan said.
At this point, Kailin and Mo Yan looked both helpless and troubled.
Having spent the past 20 years there, they witnessed firsthand the devastation of the trials as spectators, a situation that couldn't be resolved with a simple "we can't be negligent."
Moreover, after the funeral, Peruvieri gave them some advice.
"As a token of my gratitude, I'll give you some advice: the environment in the trial is harsh, so don't make excessive preparations, especially for fire sources, as they are most likely to bring disaster."
This was already confirmed when they watched the trial from the past.
Clementine's prized flames, while a source of warmth in the frigid realm, also became her most conspicuous target; otherwise, she wouldn't have suffered a backlash so early.
Peruvieri's reminder was crucial; fire is a double-edged sword in the trial and must be used with caution.
Karin shuddered as she recalled the ice-toothed venomous centipedes and monsters attracted by the fire element fluctuations: "Yeah, I don't want to become human bait."
“But compared to the trial, there is something else we need to worry about right now,” Mo Yan said.
“You mean…” Zhao Heng frowned instantly.
“Yes, the Fallen God Guild.” He nodded. “Think about it carefully. How long have we been at the glacier? A whole week. The Fallen God Guild arrived here even earlier than us, but they haven’t done anything yet. Don’t you find that strange?”
Upon hearing this, everyone realized what was happening, and it also served as a wake-up call.
Karin stared wide-eyed: "Oh right, I almost forgot about that."
Zhao Heng lowered his head: "Indeed, it's too quiet."
"Could it be that they're afraid of Rek'os, and have the desire but not the courage?" Karin asked.
"Do you think It is that kind of person?" Zixuan asked.
“That’s true…” Karin scratched her head.
"But no matter what, we can't let our guard down," Zhao Heng said seriously.
At the time, Rednos, the Shadow Lord, was also stationed in the Abyss, but what was the result? They still managed to take advantage of the situation, nearly capturing Frynn and stealing the Dimensional Shadow Stone. Even though that stone was just something Diablo called a "common object."
At this point, Karin looked around as if she remembered something: "Speaking of which, what about that kid Sirius? It seems like it's been quite a while since I've seen him."
“Indeed.” Zixuan thought back carefully, “Since coming to the glacier, it seems like I’ve rarely seen him.”
"That guy, he's probably out fooling around again, isn't he?" Karin said coldly.
"Perhaps, we should go find Lord Rek'os."
A familiar voice suddenly came from behind them. Everyone turned around and saw Claire walking towards them with a smile.
"Miss Claire?"
"Hmm? Are you that surprised to see me?" Clementine blinked, her face bearing her usual lively smile.
"Are you alright?" Karin asked.
"Of course, don't think of me as so fragile, okay?" Clementine waved her hand with a smile, then twirled lightly in place. "Look, I'm full of energy!"
"That's good. I thought this was a big blow to you." Karin scratched her head.
Clementine chuckled softly: "If it were before, I might have done the same, but things are different now."
Her gaze was fixed on the distant ice peaks, carrying a sense of clarity born from tranquility.
“Grief and anger will not bring the dead back, but protecting everything we have now and preventing tragedies from happening again is the best way I can console them.”
"By the way, Miss Clover, you just said that Sirius might have gone to find Rek'os?" Zhao Heng asked.
She nodded: "Yes, after all, Sirius and Hyotei were very close before."
Upon hearing this, the four exchanged glances.
Sirius once said that when he became the "Moon Saint", the "Blood Princess" and the "Ice Emperor" took good care of him, which is not surprising when you think about it.
So, no one asked any further questions.
"Oh, by the way, there's something the master asked me to pass on to you. He needs you to go to his office in a little while."
Clementine's words made Mo Yan and the others tense up.
"Do you know what it is?" Mo Yan asked.
After thinking for a moment, Clementine waved her hand and said, "It's probably related to the trial, since I'm going too."
Clementine's words made Mo Yan and the others understand. Rek'os was probably trying to remind them, and as a paladin, Clementine naturally needed to participate.
“In that case, let’s go together,” Karin said with a smile.
“Okay!” Claire nodded readily.
Without further delay, the group left the training ground and headed towards the main castle.
However, as they walked through the familiar corridor and were about to reach Hyotei's office, a familiar struggling sound suddenly came from the front of the corridor.
"Whoa! Miss Mona, this isn't a theater troupe, let go!"
That voice... is it Funinna?
Mo Yan and Kailin exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
Why is Furina here at the glacier too? And judging from that sound...
They quickly turned the corner of the corridor and saw Funina being held tightly by Mona, struggling futilely like a frightened little rabbit.
Mona pressed her face against Funina's cheek, rubbing against her contentedly, muttering indistinctly, "Waaah~ No, no, it's rare to come out with Fufu, let me hug you a little longer~"
“Furina? And Mona? What are you doing here?” Karin asked in surprise.
Hearing the sound, Mona loosened her grip slightly, but still held onto Funina's shoulder, turning her head with a grin.
"Oh, it's you guys! Long time no see!"
She made a kila face, her face beaming.
Taking the opportunity, Funina quickly tidied her disheveled hair and collar, her face still flushed, and caught her breath.
"Long time no see, how have you all been lately?" Mo Yan nodded and smiled. It was only then that he noticed that Fu Ningna was wearing the combat uniform of the Abyss Enforcement Team, with a gun and a sword at her waist.
"Don't worry, it couldn't be better," Mengna said with a smile.
After catching her breath, Funina nodded: "Yes, everyone is doing well, and I miss you all."