Dungeon of Pride, Laplace

Chapter 951- The Man Named Itherion (5)

Verdia's beautiful eyes gazed at the distance, "Peace... it softens people, yes. But that softness is not a flaw; it's a gift. They don't need to carry the burden we carried. They shouldn't. And if that makes them weaker, then so be it. I'll gladly bear the weight of that weakness if it means they never have to experience the horror of war."

A powerful golden light flashed in her eyes and the room was bathed in a golden afterglow momentarily.

 "Ah" flustered, she quickly realised her mistake and retracted her aura, donning the disguise of Verdia the academy teacher once again.

"Haha, if it's Her Holiness guaranteeing it, nothing can be more assuring than that. In that case, please allow me to fight alongside you when the time comes" Vincent or rather Itherion got up from his seat and got on one knee. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

His posture was like that of a knight swearing his loyalty to his lord. If anyone saw Itherion assuming a humbling attitude like that, they would unmistakably rub their eyes in doubt.

The sight was that surreal after all, those who knew Itherion knew how high his position and status was in the Mainland. He was one of the most influential and powerful men in the world who even the current king of Solarion has to give face.

A person like him bowing to someone else, it made one wonder what sort of background, this beautiful looking woman had.

Verdia nodded her head accepting his answer. Normally she would ask him to behave like usual and treat her normally. However, the situation was so that she needed as many ally as she could gather.

It was also for this reason that she came to the Solarion empire to find…

"This reminds me, has any of the students here caught your eye?" Now standing upright, Itherion questioned.

"There are a few... unusual students who stand out among the others. A boy named Matthias—he's got a natural sense of leadership, and such a kind heart. And then there's Elira, who has shown an aptitude for magic I haven't seen in hundreds of years. Each one of them holds such promise."

"Matthias and Elira… I will have to keep an eye on them" Itherion repeated thoughtfully before asking the main question "But have you found the one you are looking for?"

Only a few people in this huge academy knew about the actual identity of Miss Verdia and among them only he and one other person knew about the actual real reason why she was here.

Verdia shook her head and sighed in regret.

"No, but I definitely sensed its powers earlier. It has appeared in the world again, it has to" After saying that, she started muttering to herself.

"The ominous moon has appeared which means that the seven sins are going to show their faces soon. We need all the virtues to fight the Great Evil"

That's right, the real reason why she was here disguised as a professor was to find the possessor of the great Virtues.

"Fragments of virtues… if the remaining ones have appeared as you say, then we need to find the possessors and protect them at all costs. In the upcoming great upheaval, they are the pillars that will lead humanity" Itherion spoke with a serious face.

Verdia nodded before looking at him "I must say you are a man of great vision Vincent. Did you foresee the world going through crisis once again and establish the Adventurer's Association and Solarion Empire?".

Itherion laughed shaking his head, the whites in his hair and creases gave away his age "You think too high of me your holiness. Truthfully, I am just completing the wishes that my friend failed to accomplish. It was his goal and vision, to protect this world at all costs. I am just walking on his road".

There was a faint happy yet sad tone to his voice.

Verdia nodded her head and did not dig any further. "In any case, the presence of the Adventurers guild, the Solarion Empire and the Main Land that it is built on would be a great help in the turbulent times".

The Ominous Moon—every time it appears, the balance of the world shifts. Dark forces stir, and fragments of great power surface. And this time the movement of the moons was out of the ordinary.

It not only raised many questions but also brought chaos along with it. If the signs given by the celestial bodies are to be believed, then something, something powerful was slowly stirring and gathering strength.

If nothing is done, the world would be in great danger. She needs to find the possessors of the Great Virtues before disaster strikes.

"We still need to find Fragments of Justice and Courage" Especially Justice which is said to be the strongest virtue rivalling that of Pride and Wrath.

Itherion nodded his head "The Strongest Fragment of Virtue is capable of great things. The possessor could become humanity's greatest savior. I shall aid you in any way possible"…

"Thank you Itherion, you are a great help as always"…

"By the way, do you have any leads? Did the Eternal Watcher and the All Knowing say anything about the other Fragments?"

At Itherion's question, Verdia's expression turned a little grim. Her eyes which turned golden glanced at the western skies before confusion dawned on them.

She replied "The old masters aren't saying anything yet. They seem to believe that nothing can disrupt the current peace and humanity dominance"…

"Is that so?" Itherion frowned, he found it weird that the two weren't making their moves when even he could sense that a great change was about to come.

Being masters who have reached the pinnacle of power and influence, they should be the ones to lead everyone at times like these. However, strangely enough, there are no sins of them making their moves.

 "Strange… The Eternal Watcher, especially, is not one to turn a blind eye to subtle shifts. And the All-Knowing? It's unlike him to sit idle when threads of fate begin to tangle. In the past, even a hint of unrest would have brought the two out of their sanctum"