Diomedes: This Way Is Blocked

Both contracts were quickly written, and the parties signed and fingerprinted.

Because Aleister clearly could not possibly have the authority to Path of Authority, and the contract could not possibly be left for anyone else to see.

Therefore, the validity of the contract was personally certified by Minister Drost.

He himself is Law Mage, and Fourth Level Law Mage at that. Even without being the Minister of Trade, he could become a judge of the High Court. With his authority, he could easily complete a contract certification ceremony of this level.

In the contract, Aleister promised to do everything in his power to prevent any persecution or harm to Drost by any Stibnite Person... which also prevented Aleister himself from betraying him.

At the same time, Aleister also promised not to disclose any secrets that could cause Charles Drost material or emotional damage.

Drost decided to adopt Aleister as his foster daughter and pass the headship of the family down to Aleister. He then voluntarily relinquished the Drost surname and removed himself from the family register.

After Aleister has used Diomedes, she will transfer the status of head of the family and Diomedes back to Drost's direct blood relatives at a time she deems appropriate.

In this way, Diomedes ' contractual partner was transferred.

Originally meant to serve their former master to the death, the guardian spirit became Aleister's guardian spirit when Minister Drost was no longer the head of the household or "Drost".

All of this was accomplished, of course, without Diomedes's knowledge.

Minister Drost did not want Diomedes to object or interfere with the deal.

He had a good plan—this contract simultaneously bound Aleister from harming, betraying, and leaking secrets against him, and also required him to continuously protect himself within the territory of Star Antimony.

Diomedes definitely can't take Star Antimony with him. But Miss Aleister will definitely be fine with it. So, rounding up, it's like having an extra beautiful and young bodyguard... which makes up for the loss of Diomedes.

After all, Diomedes is quite old, and his "Oath of Dedication" to the Drost Family will probably end in less than two generations.

Similarly, Aleister cannot take Diomedes with her. This is because the guardian spirits' Oath of Dedication only applies within the territory of Avalon. Therefore, before leaving, she must entrust Diomedes to her descendants.

He doesn't plan to take too many people to Star Antimony.

After all, he has already obtained the Twilight Power, so he can live for a long time and enjoy blessings for a long time.

Aside from taking the money, he only needed to bring his most beloved granddaughter Surjani Drost, and perhaps Suryani's mother, who was also his daughter, Talia Drost. He didn't need to bring any other children, relatives, or servants.

At that time, Diomedes will serve the Drost Family of Avalon; while Aleister will protect the Drost Family of Star Antimony...

Thinking of this, Drost felt satisfied.

Fortunately, Aleister did not notice the loopholes in the ceremonial terms.

—This is a huge win! "... Mr Drost?!"

Diomedes hurriedly pushed open the door and came in only after the contract was signed and certified.

Just now, he suddenly felt that the object of his "Oath of Dedication" had changed.

To this day, Diomedes has changed masters only after the death of his former master. This change was entirely beyond his expectations and understanding...

He looked at his new master with some wariness. "You are...?"

She was a strange girl.

Diomedes initially assumed the other person was Drost's illegitimate daughter or lover. But soon, Diomedes ' expression turned serious.

Because he noticed the Black Crystal Cross on Aleister's chest.

... The black cross, that's the symbol of the Herasul Empire.

Then he saw Aleister's dress. It looked like the style typical of Star Antique nobility, but it was actually an imperial-era noble gown used in Star Antique's antique fashion trend—the two dresses were made of completely different fabrics.

The materials of the stockings were completely different. The stockings used by the Stibnite Person today are synthetic products from the Alchemy Industry, but the stockings from the Imperial era were Consecrated Silk Cotton made by Elf Artisan, and were extremely expensive.

This material is the same fabric used for Bishop's Vestment, which is thicker while maintaining breathability.

On the stockings were two proverbs written in Alchemy Text:

"The sun is the father, and the moon is the mother."

"Nurtured by the wind, nurtured by the earth."

This is classical alchemy from before the time of Valentine!

These were all popular when Diomedes was young.

He was immediately filled with questions.

Where did this old lady come from? But soon, Diomedes frowned.

As he looked at the person, he felt like he recognized them...

"She will be your master from now on, Diomedes."

Minister Drost, standing to the side, was still smiling and explaining something.

But Diomedes, whose contract had already been terminated, showed no respect for Drost and waved his hand impatiently. "Shut up, sir. You are no longer Drost."

At the Pope's call, the elves voluntarily protected the descendants of heroes who had defeated the Giant Dynasty for the various races and witnessed the change of Pillar God, so that the names and legends of these apostles could be preserved in the Material Realm for a long time, rather than being easily worn away by time.

In foreign lands, without self or offspring, from childhood to death—this steadfast and enduring self-sacrifice is the sacred practice of Dedication Path.

Rather than them willingly becoming servants and voluntarily loyal to the Founding Family.

Since the current Drost is no longer Drost, Diomedes no longer needs to pay attention to this guy who makes him feel so tired.

He just stared intently at Aleister, his brow furrowed.

Aleister noticed his gaze, smiled, turned around, and politely bowed. "Good day, Mr. Diomedes."

"... Miss, haven't I seen you somewhere before?"

Diomedes suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

Upon hearing this, Minister Drost was taken aback.

He looked up at Aleister, then at Diomedes.

Before Aleister could reply, Diomedes' eyes widened. "You are... Duchess Bayard? You're still alive?"

"... Do you know 'me'?"

Aleister was somewhat surprised.

When Diomedes became a guardian spirit, Bead wasn't even born yet. And once he became a guardian spirit, he could no longer leave the side of the current Drost.

So that means...

Did Bayard visit Glass Island?

"You visited Glass Island when you were a child. You were much younger then, and your parents were still alive. It was probably... more than four hundred years ago."

"Perhaps you yourself have forgotten, but the memory of elves is still very reliable. Elves rarely forget people they have met, unless they want to forget."

Diomedes felt a pang of nostalgia.

No wonder the Demon Summoning Ritual held in Avalon was able to summon the Shadow Demon Bayard, who was once an imperial nobleman, from the distant Glass Island.

Even Bead, the Shadow Fiend, had forgotten that he had ever been to Glass Island.

"Back then... what exactly did 'I' come here for? When did I come? Do you remember?"

"That must have happened between 1560 and 1570."

Diomedes ' memories gradually returned, and he answered without hesitation, "Your father came to discuss business with the Moriarty Family..."

At this point, Aleister suddenly interrupted, "Wait a minute, Mr. Diomedes."

She glanced at Minister Drost, who was listening quietly to her, her crimson eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

"This gentleman without a surname... wants to trick me into signing a dangerous contract, making me his bodyguard. Perhaps he also has some ulterior motives towards me..."

"Wait a minute, Miss Crowley!"

Minister Drost sensed danger.

He immediately shouted, "We have signed a contract, and no Stibnite Person can—"

"When did I ever say I was Stibnite Person?"

Aleister interrupted him with a smile.

"But you're from the Crowley Family ..."

"Although I am Earl Crowley's third daughter, that doesn't contradict the fact that I'm not Stibnite Person. But, well... since you care about this so much..."

As Aleister spoke, she stood up and slowly walked to the mirror. She glanced back with a smile, reached out and touched herself, then went inside.

When he stepped out of the mirror again, he had transformed into Bishop Iver, dressed in a red robe.

"From any perspective, I am no longer Stibnite Person."

Iver spoke in a clear, magnetic voice, a dashing smile on his face, "Do you know what's going to happen next?"

"I..." Minister Drost couldn't help but tremble.

"Mr. Diomedes, I know you've been waiting for this day for a long time. And just then..."

As Iver spoke, a thin card made of Red Crystal appeared at his fingertips.

A slight smile played on his lips, "I've been waiting for a long time too. You're at least Fourth Level superhuman, so don't just run away without even fighting... cowardly Deer Antler."

Seeing that things were not going well, Minister Drost decided to flee.

"—I'm sorry, sir."

Diomedes blocked his way, his hands behind his back, and calmly said, "This road is blocked."

Update complete! Then, I'll sacrifice a new book.