Inside of the Grand Hall of the Garden of Blood
Ava Carter otherwise known as the Bloody Valkyrie stands just ters in front of the center of the Grand Hall as the most powerful seer of the Garden performs a divination. And she cant help but tap her foot in anticipation of the result, because she needs to get the child Scarlet Asger on her side.
Highest capabilities known to man, powerful blood magic skills, and a temperant honed and directed towards battle. She would be an absolutely perfect fit in the Garden.
It was the only reason she bothered to lower her head to make a request to the Class IV Guardian currently in charge of the girls Association. Sothing she would never do otherwise.
Ava recognizes that she has a big ego. That her pride often gets the best of her. But this ti she didnt let it. And still, it didnt work. The man rejected her without a second thought.
Her fist clenches at that understanding before she relaxes again and looks around the Grand Hall to find dozens of won of all types. Most of whom are beautiful, but so those being the few Class Is in the Association who havent ascended yet arent.
All of them regardless of appearance, however, are powerful. The one thing the Garden of Blood requires as an absolute. Besides that the Association mbers be female, a stipulation made by the Valkyrie due to her troubled past with n.
Ava doesnt dislike n as a whole, she simply doesnt feel comfortable around them. A significant improvent from when she felt terrified just being in their presence. And no one thinks less of her due to that, despite it being public knowledge. Even the Guardians in her Association respect her enough to not allow any n on the floating Garden of Blood.
The woman lets out a sigh before smiling a little at the won around the Grand Hall, each of whom appears rather excited at the thought of a new mber joining their tight-knit Association. After all, its not a very common occurrence.
Even Ava admits that her requirents for joining may be a little strict.
But if I were anything other than strict, then the Garden wouldnt have anywhere near as much respect from the world at large. And it certainly wouldnt be one of the most powerful Associations in the world as it is now.
Avas thoughts are interrupted when a flash of white light shines from the woman sitting cross-legged in the center of the hall wearing a simple robe. But then the light suddenly fades, making Ava and the other won around the hall frown.
That wasnt supposed to happen.
Did sothing go wrong? Ava asks her seer the mont she opens her eyes, only to find the seer frowning soon after.
Sofia Rossi continues frowning for a few seconds before lifting her head, showing her completely white, pupilless eyes to Ava as she says, I failed to connect.
But how?! Isnt her divination supposed to work on anyone?! Maybe the new girl has so sort of resistance skill? But would that skill be able to resist the Pale Seer? When the girls only recently beco Class II?
Do you know what happened? Ava softly asks while kneeling down next to the blind seer. And the seer stares in her direction for a few seconds before eventually answering, We appear to not have her full na.
Ava blinks in surprise at that, only to stand up straight with a frown.
Youre saying Scarlet Asger isnt her true na then? Ava asks, seeking clarification.
Sofia nods her head, briefly looking around at the won around her who are like family as she answers, Yes. But it was odd. It was like it was her na but wasnt. Like sothing had hidden her true na from both us and the girl herself.
The Bloody Valkyrie frowns at that.
But why is it so sort of defensive asure White put into her daughter to defend against divination? Why would she need to defend against divination though? Its not like the demons can accurately divine happenings on Earth from Tartarus or can they? But even then theyd need to know her true na for it to matter. Did her na get leaked to the demons and made into a weakness for the Knight?
Ava looks down at the ground as the other won talk amongst themselves about their interesting new potential recruit. After several seconds of silence though, Ava finally looks at Sofia again, giving her a gentle smile as she helps her to her feet and says, Thank you for your help, as always, Sofia.
She then begins to lead her through the hall towards a more comfortable location while seriously pondering what to do with the girl if divining what it would take for her to accept a ntorship isnt possible.
This is going to be much harder than I thought.
Scarlet
Before I walk through the doors of the buildings entry way into the cold outdoors, I shift around rather awkwardly to take off my coat, leaving in just my short sleeved shirt. Then I cover Aria with my coat, still awkwardly shifting her around until I have her bundled up, the girl sohow having slept through all that movent as I begin moving outside of the building. All while ignoring the glances coming our way by both students and faculty, along with the shuttering sounds of a couple photos being taken. Sothing Ive grown used to at this point.
Although I think this might be one of the few pictures outside of the annoying modeling pictures I had to take that Im actually not covering up my arms with long sleeves.
Fortunately, the cold from being outside doesnt really bother at all even without my coat. Not since I beca Class II at least. Before that it may have bothered a little bit. But it goes to show the benefits of ascending are more than just the visible benefits.
I briefly look around outside for Arias butler, only to feel my terminal buzz, so I raise it to find a ssage from him stating that he wont be able to pick her up. It also asks if I can look after her for a bit, so I answer in the positive before lowering my terminal and beginning the trek back to my suite.
Out of nowhere though, I feel a strange tingling sensation in the back of my head. Sothing Ive felt quite a few tis since reaching Class II. Almost like soone is trying to look at from far away but fails.
An odd feeling.
Tar ntioned that it was probably a failed divination when I first felt it, but why are there so many failed divinations on ? Its like theres been at least two a week
Whoevers doing the divining must be a terrible seer if theyre failing that badly.
I cant help but wonder who it is though?
My first guess is probably my grandfather on my fathers side that Tar ntioned cares about and has no idea where I am. But I could be wrong.
Also, this ti the sensation felt a little weaker. As if it were soone else doing it. A weaker person.
Either way, I continue walking through the snow with Aria in my arms, heading towards my suite to go play so more Hunter XI and put Aria to bed.
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