Super Righteous Player
Chapter 448 - 445 Strict Grandmother_1

Chapter 448: Chapter 445 Strict Grandmother_1

Annan took out the mirror given to him by the person in the mirror and slowly unveiled the curtain.

In the mirror roughly the size of an adult’s head, no image was reflected.

It only shone with a faint golden light of nothingness.

Only after absorbing a day of Annan’s life did the faint golden mirror finally show Annan’s reflection. Aside from that, there was nothing else in the mirror... not even the frost flowers inside the Frost Tower behind Annan reflected there.

"—Rigret."

Annan called out to his grandmother’s true name directly in the dragon language.

In front of this mirror, invoking the true name of any deity could summon the opposite reflection in the mirror without consuming the corresponding mystical knowledge.

After about two to three seconds of delay.

Visible ripples suddenly disturbed the mirror—whitish horns like curved ice sculptures grew from Annan’s face; silver, fine dragon scales also appeared where his cheeks met his neck.

His hair turned snow-white, and his originally shoulder-length short hair instantly grew, spreading beyond the mirror. His face took on the mature and indifferent look of a twenty-six- or twenty-seven-year-old.

She bore a strong resemblance to Annan, Maria, and Paper Princess, but unlike her "Grandmother" moniker, she looked more like Paper Princess’s elder sister. And indeed, she carried a strong elder’s presence.

The grandmother summoned by Annan stared deeply into his eyes, the corners of her mouth lifted imperceptibly for a moment, then immediately flattened back.

With a stern face, she said seriously, "It seems you have found it, something that only Noah could accomplish."

"...Yes, Grandmother."

Annan hesitated for a moment and then slowly nodded: "For my friends, I need to defeat a formidable enemy.

"Therefore, I need to gain the High-Level Influence of the frost domain to complete the ’Winter’s Breath’ ceremony. I apologize for disturbing you."

It was only then that he realized what his grandmother had said to him when he first saw the skeleton gentleman... that is, what she meant when he heard her true name.

"—If you have something you must do in Noah, handle it before you come back. Annan, you’ve grown up. Be a man and do what you must. I support you."

This was surely referring to the very matter at hand.

It wasn’t about Annan getting into a fight with a degenerate husband.

It was about Annan fighting ’The Pure Medium’ Bernadino.

Although Grandmother had no prophetic abilities... what she said was precisely the difficulty Annan faced now.

—She had long seen through Bernadino’s heart, so much so that she guessed what he would do.

Looking back now, the Silver Baron probably felt the same.

For they lived for thousands of years among men—not the kind of deities who lived aloof from worldly affairs, elevated above thrones, but gods of the people. Perhaps all the True Gods, aside from their strong personalities and desires, are old creatures who understand the human heart.

...Which brings to mind.

The mysterious lady told me that I might not be suitable for the sacred remains of "Justice."

She must have truly seen through my heart.

So, if Grandmother advised me to stay in Noah... does it mean, if it had been Annan in his first life, he would have ignored these troublesome matters and left directly?

—Then I’d rather be who I am now.

Realizing something had dawned on Annan, Grandmother nodded slightly.

"You are still a child, and it’s natural for me to take care of you. But I won’t do everything for you, as that would only raise a good-for-nothing child, not a good one. This destiny belongs solely to you, it’s your mission, you want to fulfill it with your own desires, affirm your path with your own will... then you must walk it yourself."

"...I understand."

"I will give you the Influence you seek, I will bless and empower you. But I won’t guarantee your survival—you have already decided to risk death to achieve all this. I won’t undermine the value of your resolution... in this world, resolution itself is an invaluable treasure.

"Listen, Annan. If the Silver Baron wants to protect you, to save your life when you fail, do not accept his kindness, but remember to thank him.

"Have confidence in yourself, what you hold now, if used appropriately, is already enough to achieve your goals. Leaving yourself any leeway will only blunt your sword at critical moments.

"The ’Unsurmountable Enemy’ is a snow mountain, and challenging it is a ceremony in itself; if you truly die at the hands of the Spirit Carriers... I will also kill them to avenge you."

Grandmother spoke sternly.

Her demeanor was unlike the warmth and casualness she showed when with the Silver Baron and Annan.

The Dragon King with frost scales had unusually rigorous expectations for Annan.

She did not like Annan relying on the power of gods to fight under the guarantee of immortality—that was not battle, but play, a mere contest.

"...Determination, huh."

Annan pondered for a long time and slowly nodded, "I... might understand a bit."

I am still too weak...

That’s why I can only pray for miracles. That’s why I can only seek shelter.

For the first time, a desire for stronger power, for a higher realm, ignited in Annan’s heart.

It was not intense, but it was pure enough.

Like the first light born in a mirror.

As if she had seen through Annan’s soul, the old grandmother nodded again.

"Remember this desire, Annan, remember it well. When you try to stain your soul, remember to recall it."

The old grandmother uttered in a heavy and complex dragon language, "Listen well, Annan—formidable enemies are treasures."

"Weak enemies are but stumbling blocks. But when an enemy too powerful to defeat targets you with hostility... that itself is a ritual."

"Every life-and-death predicament is a rare training opportunity. The flowers that bloom from Noah can never withstand the cold of Winter; but flowers that grow in the land of Winter are unkillable by frost."

Formidable enemies. Ritual.

The old grandmother kept repeating these two words.

Even if Annan was slow to catch on, he realized that this was a hint given by the old grandmother.

He suddenly felt a chill in his heart, realizing something.

"I will, Grandmother."

Annan said earnestly, "I will fight my enemies with all my might, fairly and squarely, without seeking a way out or leeway."

"Good child."

The tone of the old grandmother became gentler.

Her voice grew softer, "Also, just call me Grandmother.

"To you, I am not that ’old grandmother.’ I am your grandmother."

The image of the old grandmother disappeared in the mirror.

The next moment, two prompts appeared in front of Annan:

[You have gained a new mark "High-Level Influence: Love of Winter"]

[This influence will not create an echo, and therefore will not fade over time; possessing this influence, you will no longer be affected by any influence of the frost domain]

It was not the residue of the High-Level Influence: The Frost God.

Instead, it was the "High-Level Influence" that Annan had never heard of, one that would not produce nightmares...

...Could this be the power unique to the Pope?

Annan vaguely guessed why the Popes, even without using transcendent powers, could have ceremonial powers many times greater than other bishops.

Because there was the existence of the secret "High-Level Influence"!

Probably, it was a great power that only a True God could bestow... Sadly, Annan could only use it to complete one ritual.

—But that was enough.

Immediately afterward, several new prompts emerged in front of Annan:

[You have received the blessing of the Frost and Tradition God "Old Grandmother"]

[Within seven days, only when you use the spells of the Disabling School—your caster level will always gain ten additional levels]

[You have learned a secret about "Winter;" speaking it in the language of the Frostspeaker will trigger a blizzard that is difficult to calm]

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