implication, captain?" asked Frey.
Adam started to respond, but froze part of the way. "Captain...?"
Frey nodded. "Yes. Lord Blizrum has informed me of who and what you are. He deemed it necessary, as you do require special dispensation due to your... commute, as he put it."
"I thank you for telling me this, sir," said Adam, still a little confused by the situation. Couldn't Blizrum have just told him all of this directly?
Adam received the crystal from Frey then looked it over carefully. He had heard about them briefly, but this was the first time that he had ever held one. Once he saw the information screen for it, his face turned slightly red and he coughed a little.
[Item]
Summon Shield Maiden [Master Grade Crystal]
A personal gift from lord Blizrum to his stalwart sentinels. Shield bearers are reincarnated souls of ancient warriors who continue to fight for justice. They are bodyguards for important individuals in the church of Blizrum.
EXP Required: 200,000
[--]
"Sir...?" asked Adam.
"Yes, novitiate?" asked Frey.
"Did Lord Blizrum just give me a girlfriend summoning crystal?" asked Adam in slow, careful, words.
"Who can say that they know the mind of god? I have heard from our lord that you have a condition that will not allow you to move beyond level ten. The summoned maiden has no such restriction. You will be able to see more of this world at her side than you would have otherwise."
"Master grade... that means that whoever I summoned with this would be able to go with me if I choose to go to the world beyond ?"
"Yes. I suppose that is what it means. I have never been to such a place. However, should you choose to return to this world near the end of your life and travels, you would be able to continue to call upon her," said Frey.
The truth became apparent to Adam in that moment. Blizrum was trying to entice him with the things he desired most so that he would choose to leave Earth behind and become his champion. Why a god would take such an interest in him was something he did not understand, but it was certainly a fun thought!
Adam and the priest-commander talked for a while then parted ways. The novitiate went back to cleaning the alter room. Once his tasks were completed he returned to Earth. His weekend was almost over. Soon, real-life would encroach upon him once more.
The good captain sat up in his bed then looked around at his bachelor pad. Relationships had been few and far between for him, as the Army had been his life. He stood up then walked over to the bathroom. In the mirror he saw a tired man who had lived primarily for the sake of his nation. The words of Blizrum and the priest-commander weighed heavily on his mind.
If he chose to forsake Earth, he could live on ARS. He would eventually become part of something of major importance, could even aid in the defense of an entire world. Yet, he had his duties on Earth.
After a moment of reflection he closed his eyes and sighed. "My service will be up soon. I need to figure this out before that happens."
It was not long before he checked his phone messages and discovered something interesting. Scott was in town.
***
Three little words, a small collection of syllables spoken with finality; that was all that Scott needed to say. He tasted those words on his tongue, felt them on his lips. Yet, he could not bring himself to speak them. He could not simply say, "Sarah, fuck off ."
No, he stood there phone in hand for far longer than he needed to, if he wished to continue the conversation. In the end, he said, "You want to ask me for a favor after everything that happened?"
"Scott... I know things ended bad and all, but can't we be civil?" asked Sarah.
What she had said was one thing. What Scott had actually heard was, "I never really loved you. But can't you just give me what I want despite the fact that I threw you away like a well-used tampon?"
He took a moment to collect his thoughts. When he spoke
Adam started to respond, but froze part of the way. "Captain...?"
Frey nodded. "Yes. Lord Blizrum has informed me of who and what you are. He deemed it necessary, as you do require special dispensation due to your... commute, as he put it."
"I thank you for telling me this, sir," said Adam, still a little confused by the situation. Couldn't Blizrum have just told him all of this directly?
Adam received the crystal from Frey then looked it over carefully. He had heard about them briefly, but this was the first time that he had ever held one. Once he saw the information screen for it, his face turned slightly red and he coughed a little.
[Item]
Summon Shield Maiden [Master Grade Crystal]
A personal gift from lord Blizrum to his stalwart sentinels. Shield bearers are reincarnated souls of ancient warriors who continue to fight for justice. They are bodyguards for important individuals in the church of Blizrum.
EXP Required: 200,000
[--]
"Sir...?" asked Adam.
"Yes, novitiate?" asked Frey.
"Did Lord Blizrum just give me a girlfriend summoning crystal?" asked Adam in slow, careful, words.
"Who can say that they know the mind of god? I have heard from our lord that you have a condition that will not allow you to move beyond level ten. The summoned maiden has no such restriction. You will be able to see more of this world at her side than you would have otherwise."
"Master grade... that means that whoever I summoned with this would be able to go with me if I choose to go to the world beyond ?"
"Yes. I suppose that is what it means. I have never been to such a place. However, should you choose to return to this world near the end of your life and travels, you would be able to continue to call upon her," said Frey.
The truth became apparent to Adam in that moment. Blizrum was trying to entice him with the things he desired most so that he would choose to leave Earth behind and become his champion. Why a god would take such an interest in him was something he did not understand, but it was certainly a fun thought!
Adam and the priest-commander talked for a while then parted ways. The novitiate went back to cleaning the alter room. Once his tasks were completed he returned to Earth. His weekend was almost over. Soon, real-life would encroach upon him once more.
The good captain sat up in his bed then looked around at his bachelor pad. Relationships had been few and far between for him, as the Army had been his life. He stood up then walked over to the bathroom. In the mirror he saw a tired man who had lived primarily for the sake of his nation. The words of Blizrum and the priest-commander weighed heavily on his mind.
If he chose to forsake Earth, he could live on ARS. He would eventually become part of something of major importance, could even aid in the defense of an entire world. Yet, he had his duties on Earth.
After a moment of reflection he closed his eyes and sighed. "My service will be up soon. I need to figure this out before that happens."
It was not long before he checked his phone messages and discovered something interesting. Scott was in town.
***
Three little words, a small collection of syllables spoken with finality; that was all that Scott needed to say. He tasted those words on his tongue, felt them on his lips. Yet, he could not bring himself to speak them. He could not simply say, "Sarah, fuck off ."
No, he stood there phone in hand for far longer than he needed to, if he wished to continue the conversation. In the end, he said, "You want to ask me for a favor after everything that happened?"
"Scott... I know things ended bad and all, but can't we be civil?" asked Sarah.
What she had said was one thing. What Scott had actually heard was, "I never really loved you. But can't you just give me what I want despite the fact that I threw you away like a well-used tampon?"
He took a moment to collect his thoughts. When he spoke
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