Chapter 381: Death of Longing for Fireworks

"...So that's what he said."

Aleister sighed and changed the subject: "Speaking of which...do you still have the urge to transcend the path?"

Seeing David's obviously hesitant expression, Aleister added: "If there is anything, you can tell me.

"After all, it will be difficult for us to meet again in the future, and we are usually not in the same social circle. You can just use me as a tree hole to vent those things you dare not say to the people around you."

"...That still won't work."

Unexpectedly, David rejected Aleister's proposal.

"Why?"

"You are friends with Mr. Aiwass, and I respect him very much. He is a wonderful man...gentle, honest and kind."

Mr. "Knight" hesitated for a moment, but finally said it: "I don't want him to know that I am a person who tends to go beyond the path."

……Wow.

You are so good at complimenting people.

Aleister even felt choked by the praise and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

But soon, a gentle smile like a coaxing child appeared on her face: "Well... let's make a deal, David. I swear that I won't tell Aiwass what you said to me, how about that?" "

"But is this really good?"

David said with some worry: "You are friends, right? In this case, you are hiding something from your friends... I am afraid that you will quarrel because of this. I respect you all, if you quarrel because of this reason , that will also be my fault.”

"...That's it. If I want to tell Aiwass about you, I have to get your permission first. Is that okay?"

Aleister seemed to take a step back.

And David was clearly successfully cajoled. He thought seriously for a while, and then nodded slowly: "That's okay. If you want to quarrel about this matter, remember to tell me... No, if it is an emergency, I will agree by default. "

"To be honest, I think you are more suitable for the path of devotion."

Aleister sighed: "You are indeed a good boy."

But when he heard Aleister praise himself as a good boy, David curled his lips instead, obviously not happy.

He did not continue, but kept a straight face, acted like an adult, and spoke seriously: "Miss Aleister, I have seriously considered the three questions you asked me."

"Just call me Aleister." Aleister added with a chuckle.

"Yes, Sir Aleister."

David was a little stubborn, but maybe he just didn't dare call Aleister by his first name.

He said seriously: "I think that I have been able to achieve at least the first two points stably.

"——The courage to live towards death, and the consciousness to challenge the invincible enemy.

"Only the third point...'Giving up the victory you have already won to seek a greater victory' is a bit difficult. I think I may be able to do it, and I have that determination. But after all, I have never really faced such a situation. It's a painful choice... so I'm not sure whether I can make such a move then..."

From the beginning, it was obvious that he didn’t want to talk about it. But after he started talking, he started talking non-stop.

Obviously he usually has a lot of worries and troubles, but he doesn't dare to say these words to others.

Although Aiwass knows that the illegality of Avalon's Transcendence Path largely comes from the illegality of the Noble Red, which monopolizes the knowledge of transcending the Path's advancement. And with the Noble Red now being wiped out, the Transcendence Path will soon be lifted.

The restrictions on other paths are basically career restrictions. For example, the twilight path may be a preservationist or a necromancer. From the general moral perspective of the Avalonians, the former is a good guy and the latter is a bad guy.

But obviously, David, who is not familiar with politics, does not understand the problems with this position.

He simply felt that he was touching Avalon's taboo.

On the one hand, he did feel the resonance of Taoism, but on the other hand, his father's identity made him dare not say this to anyone.

He was afraid that his father would be disappointed in him and that he would cause trouble for his father.

Only "Miss Aleister", a transcendent person who transcended the path, but was very kind to prevent him from embarking on this path, could make him boldly express the sorrows in his heart.

David sat across the table and talked non-stop to Aleister.

It started with the "Three Principles of Beyond the Path" that Aiwass once showed him, and then he smoothly talked about his classmates, and then started to complain to Aleister, the human-shaped tree hole.

He thinks his classmates are too naive. There are no ideas, no dreams, and no responsibilities. It was as if they were just living one day at a time, squandering their time casually... and this made David feel uncomfortable all over. Because he was repeatedly taught by his parents, which put tremendous pressure on him; but from another perspective, he did feel very tired.

That's why he skipped class - his skipping class was not out of fun, but because he thought "the teacher couldn't give him what he wanted" and he wanted to learn something more useful and profound. But even his parents didn't know David's true thoughts.

Because David did not dare to say these words. He felt that this was "too transcendent" and would make people question their suitability for the path. Therefore, he is still deliberately concealing his true thoughts.

Aleister just smiled and catered to him. As David talked, he gradually became natural.

From the straight and upright sitting posture, he gradually changed to a lazy look lying on the table. David was 1.6 meters tall, but the interrogation chair that was too tall to highlight the tall image of the interrogator was still too tall for him, so his legs swung back and forth very naturally.

Under Aleister's guidance, David talked about his emotions very smoothly.

He did have a girl he liked in his class.

She was the child of a bishop, and she was the same age as him this year. Her mother, like Bishop Mathers, was also a spiritual councilor of the Round Table Hall. Perhaps because of this, they were able to study in the same school.

At first, David secretly fell in love with her because of her gentleness and kindness.

Because he felt that the other party had a "mature" temperament - or, in other words, a feeling that was different from those 13 or 14-year-old kids around him. The kind of feeling that would take care of people, like a sister. Compared with those carefree children, the other party seemed much more mature than others.

But David did not confess to her, but secretly observed her.

But soon, he felt disappointed again. Because he found that the other party was not as mature as he thought... She would be willful, noisy, and like the same things that the children liked.

What shocked him the most was that at a social evening, he saw the girl quarreling with her mother, saying that she wanted to go home, and even crying directly - that was completely different from her gentle and tolerant image in school.

David never quarreled with his parents.

He admired his parents very much and dreamed of becoming a great person like them and being able to protect others with his life.

"That's it."

Aleister said softly: "So you don't like her?"

"Um."

David nodded, but felt a little disappointed: "In other words, I never knew the real her. What I fell in love with was just a silhouette of her, but I thought that was all of her."

"Not bad, he can also say some philosophical words."

Aleister smiled: "It's good that you can figure it out on your own."

"Yes, so I plan not to fall in love or get married in the future."

David raised his chest and raised his head, and said seriously: "I will protect Avalon with all my life."

"Then you will be beaten by your father." Aleister said with a light smile.

Hearing this, David shrank his neck and did not dare to speak.

He does want to be a "hero". He was indeed beaten by his father.

In fact, his original dream was to become a "sacrificial hero" and be worshiped and mourned by people. Later, after being beaten by George, he reluctantly gave in and changed his dream to "hero".

"But I still... want to fight to the end and sacrifice for others."

David whispered his true thoughts: "If I have a wife and children, they will definitely be sad because of my death... Just like if my father died, I would be very sad. And if I die, it should also affect their lives... So, I think it would be better not to get too close to others."

This is the thought hidden in his heart.

If he hadn't been so happy chatting with Aleister, he would never say this thought.

-Because it seems to be admitting that his sacrifice is "with ulterior motives". Then he is no longer a pure hero, but just a madman who yearns for death.

Aleister was thoughtful.

She also felt that it was not so much that David wanted to be a hero... It's better to say that he longed for a heroic death like fireworks.

This was determined by his adaptability to transcend the way.

In other words, when his parents did not have the adaptability to transcend the way, he had such a clear desire to transcend at such a young age, which showed that he was abnormal. It's just that the education of the Great Guardian was too good, so that it covered up his problems.

——Then maybe, he can be given the position of the Ascension Warlock.

This profession of living towards death is undoubtedly the most suitable for David.

"Let's do this, David."

Aleister said softly: "Do you believe me?"

"I believe you very much, Sir Aleister!"

David said firmly, with some eagerness in his eyes: "Do you have any tasks to give me!"

Although Aleister is different from the image of a mature woman in his imagination... but this gentle and intellectual, sister-like image does make him want to get closer.

He also believes that Aleister is definitely not a bad person.

In other words, Aleister, who can make his father recognize and be willing to let him contact... There is no doubt that she must be an innocent good person!

And looking at Miss Aleister, who was only wearing a sweater and was tied to a chair in the interrogation room in the deep winter... This made him feel a little uncomfortable.

If I could do something for her...

"Then, after you are promoted again... you can go find Miss Ligeia."

Aleister whispered: "Just say that you were introduced by Aleister and got permission from Aiwas. You want to ask her for the 'secret of molting and rebirth'. Just say that you are looking for seven memories that can be used in the ceremony..."

Hearing this, David couldn't help but widen his eyes and straighten his body.

He suddenly realized that this was not a task. It was an opportunity.

He listened carefully to the mystery told by Aleister, with a vague purple breath in his eyes.

Holding Aleister's skirt, Ligeia stopped at the door.

She closed her eyes and listened for a while, then shook her head silently.

After Aleister finished telling David everything and David confirmed the details. She waited for a while before reaching out and knocking on the door.

"Miss Crowley," Ligeia said in a childish but inexplicably majestic voice, "The interrogation is complete. You can leave now."

Then, she pushed open the door of the interrogation room.

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