Chapter 188 - 14: Black Dragon City
In February of the year 10758, when the snow in Saint Lorenza began to melt, Gray settled the affairs of Azlan Mountain and finally embarked on the journey to Black Dragon City.
"Esteemed Holy Knight: We are pleased to hear of your upcoming arrival. The emperor of Gustav appreciates your decision and admires it. We eagerly await your presence. Looking forward to our meeting, which may decide the future of the entire continent. Cedric V." Cedric V sent a brief reply.
The wind blew lightly, and the Silver Moon Banner fluttered in the breeze.
The snow in the creek trickled down, as Gray led the Silver Moon Knight Order through the pine forest where white and green met.
*It was another "expedition," but unlike countless previous ones, the fire of Gray’s soul seemed somewhat weak.*
"A rope tied me down, preventing me from running freely in the pursuit of justice. I wanted to break free, but it tightened even more."
"Did you truly want to break free?" asked the Black Cat.
"Didn’t I want to break free?" Gray countered.
"Yes, you didn’t. I watched you come this far, and I know you too well. Not only did you not want to break free, but you also faced it head-on. Because you fundamentally do not believe that being a Lich and a Holy Knight is wrong. You do not even wish to hide it or lie to quell the rumors. You are deliberately ignoring the impending crisis because you feel that recognizing it would be akin to surrendering to this absurdity, admitting like everyone else that a Lich cannot become a Holy Knight."