Chapter 380 David's Promise
David did not follow the Great Guardian directly, which was within Evans' expectations.
The child was quite sensible and knew the importance of things. He couldn't just come to a trial of such a serious matter whenever he wanted.
The Great Guardian took the initiative to ask "Aleister" to meet David because he had confirmed that Aleister Crowley could be their friend. Only then did he feel at ease to let David come to see her.
Even though Aleister would still be in Avalon, they wouldn't expel her outright—but they had, after all, stripped her of the title of "Royal Agent" they had given her. Regardless of whether Aleister cared about this identity or not, it was still considered a lack of respect on their part.
They wouldn't rush to invite her back, nor would they have the nerve to ask Aiwass to call her back.
In other words, although they maintained a friendly relationship, there was also a possibility... this was the last time they would contact Aleister.
It was from this perspective that the Great Guardian remembered that David wanted to meet Miss Aleister.
Considering that this might be David's last time to see Aleister...in order to prevent him from having irreparable regrets, George made that unconventional request.
More than an hour after he left, there was a light knock on the door of the interrogation room in the side hall of the Arbitration Hall.
Three knocks, like a shy student knocking on the homeroom teacher's door.
Seeing no response from inside, the person outside seemed even more hesitant, knocking three times more slowly and softly. If Aleister hadn't been the only one in the room, dozing with her eyes half closed... if she had been chatting with someone else, she might not have heard the overly polite knocks.
"Just come right in."
Aleister couldn't help but say, "I can't go over and open the door for you."
"S-Sorry..."
A panicked and childish voice came from the door: "I just want to..."
David Barton pushed open the heavy door and saw Aleister with his hands and feet bound in the dim room.
There was no other light source in the room, and the corridor was also pitch black. Even when the door was opened, not much light leaked in.
Although this meets the normal standards for imprisonment, it actually gives Aleister a possibility to escape from prison - in this environment, although her personal extraordinary power is sealed, the Shadow Demon can tear off her shackles at any time and take her away.
In the dim room, only the silver triangles bound to Aleister's hands and feet shone with light. She folded her hands in front of her, and her feet were tightly pressed together.
The silvery-white light rhythmically spread outwards, reflected on her face like ripples on a lake. That tranquil and noble beauty made David subconsciously hold his breath.
Aleister raised his lowered gaze slightly and looked at David at the door, with a slight smile on his lips. The scarlet gaze made him subconsciously take a step back, but he soon felt a special attraction again.
Seeing David standing at the doorway, staring at her blankly, Miss Aleister, who had been waiting for over an hour, tilted her head slightly and sighed softly, "You're so slow."
“Ah…I’m sorry!”
David suddenly woke up and immediately apologized respectfully and earnestly: "It's my fault."
He didn't explain why he was so slow, nor did he quibble, but frankly admitted his mistake. He just looked a little scared, like a kitten or puppy that had made a mistake, cowering and not daring to approach.
"Come closer, there's a chair opposite."
Aleister said leisurely, "Or, you just want to come and see me and leave...right, Mr. Knight?"
Seeing Aleister's half-smile, David came over quickly.
He sat upright in the seat in front of the Great Guardian, his expression serious and earnest.
Looking from Aleister's perspective, he felt as if the father and son were overlapping in the illusion.
"...Miss Aleister."
He nodded politely and respectfully: "Nice to meet you, hello."
"You can just call me Aleister."
Aleister chuckled. "After all, this isn't the first time we've met, is it? 'Flirty Barton'?"
This was the name David had once used during his promotion ceremony, but when Aleister read it out now, it sounded somewhat playful.
Now that Aleister had read it out, David's cheeks flushed red. He felt as if his face and neck were burning with a fever, and he felt an intense sense of shame.
——If he had known this, he would not have said such a title!
"……yes."
David said softly, "I'm sorry I didn't do what I said."
"What?"
Aleister was a little surprised.
Did you say anything?
"I told you at the time that you didn't have to worry about being arrested; even if you were arrested, I could just release you."
David was clearly ashamed, and his face showed some sadness of having broken his promise: "But I couldn't do it. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."
As he spoke, he raised his head and said seriously, "I also asked my father, but he said that this matter needs to be decided by Lady Ligeia... I will ask Lady Ligeia for help later!"
Aleister hissed softly, and after thinking for a long time, he finally remembered the words.
That happened during the promotion ceremony.
It was a promise David had made to her when he still thought she was "Mr. Aleister".
At that time, David asked Aiwass very naively how he could turn to the path of transcendence... but the result scared Aiwass directly.
Putting aside the legality of the Transcendental Path, the conditions for becoming a Spellcaster aren't generally met, and becoming a Demon is primarily determined by talent and aptitude. The only class available is Demonologist. And to become a Demonologist, you have to join the Noble Red—how could that be possible?
So Aiwass tried to persuade him earnestly for a while.
——Even if you have the adaptability to transcend the Tao in your heart, you don’t necessarily have to embark on this path immediately, child!
It's like a child wanting to study environmental engineering or bioengineering. While they might want to, they still have to consider their job prospects after graduation.
Not to mention that David was initiating a major life consultation with an "online friend" he met for the first time, and even had the intention of avoiding his parents and secretly changing his route... As a mature and reliable adult, it was normal for Aiwass to help stop it.
I'm not necessarily trying to stop you, but you need to think things through carefully before you act on such a serious matter. You absolutely can't make decisions on your own without thinking.
Later, when Aiwas learned that David was only fifteen years old this year, he suddenly understood.
...Ah, no wonder. That makes perfect sense.
Moreover, it is harder to turn back on your career path than on your university major - if you choose the wrong major, you can change majors or take classes to study on your own, and you can even work in a different major.
But once you choose the path, there is no turning back.
Once a certain extraordinary profession reaches the second level, enters the first energy level, and obtains the path characteristics of the Pillar God, there is no turning back. If you decide on the second path at a young age, it will be too late to regret it later.
Aiwass felt that he had done what he should have done. If he had tricked someone into becoming a demonologist, that would have been unethical. Furthermore, he and Noble Red were already enemies, so there was no way he would have sent someone there.
Fortunately, David was one of those rare children who wasn't too timid and listened carefully. He clearly listened carefully to what Aiwass said, understood, and accepted Aiwass's advice. He also realized that "Mr. Aleister" was being kind to him.
So, at that time, he extended an invitation to "Mr. Aleister." He said that if he ever came to Glass Island in the future, he could seek refuge with him, and he would ask his parents to entertain this benefactor. If he was arrested, he could ask his parents to help release him, without having to worry about the illegality of transcending the Tao.
——Because it was a conversation in a dream, Aleister could no longer remember it clearly.
It was only now that David mentioned it again that she remembered that this incident had indeed happened.
...But to be honest, Aleister didn't really take it seriously at the time.
No matter how you look at it, this is the kind of polite talk that goes something like, "I'll treat you to a meal someday." After all, this is their first meeting, and neither of them knows each other's age, gender, identity, appearance, or name... probably the equivalent of meeting online friends for less than 24 hours.
——Who would have thought that David was serious at the time!
The fact that he could remember such details from the promotion ceremony suggests that David immediately found a notebook and wrote down every detail of his promise after he was promoted. He would then review it repeatedly to ensure he had a firm memory.
At that moment, Aleister was moved but also a little worried.
David's serious and simple character always feels like he is being deceived by other bad guys with sweet words...
Aleister originally wanted to tease the child, but now he felt a little reluctant.
Because even if it's just a joke, he might take it seriously and remember it for a long time.
Don't bully this kind of kid too harshly...
(End of this chapter)
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