I remember that on the first day of school, we were warned to stay away from there to cherish our lives, and then we emphasized it again and again... Griffith thought for a while. His mind was distracted by many other things. More than a month ago, in the forest,
There was no further follow-up to the mountain monster. The school also took away the extraordinary properties extracted from the mountain monster for investigation, and no rewards were given.
Regardless of whether there is any investigation conclusion, most of it will be shrouded in shadow like the previous incident. However, the extraordinary characteristics of the mountain monster are very precious!
The more Griffith thought about it, the more anxious he became. The battle with the mountain monster and Root was extremely risky, and was not at all in line with Griffith's past style. He originally planned to retreat after seeing the situation clearly, but the battle broke out in a hurry and involved him.
, the final victory was also very lucky. Over this period of time, the more he summarized it, the more he felt that he was too careless that day.
After taking such a big risk, there must be corresponding gains! I want to claim ownership of the extraordinary characteristics.
"That's not true~"
The discussion at the long table continued, Galadia shook her head, "Food and accommodation are arranged by the school. High-ranking professors will take us to camp outside the forest. The monsters at the edge of the forest have no guts to approach us!"
"Monsters at the edge of the forest?" Fiona interrupted the topic, curious and worried, "Don't the powerful monsters from the depths of the forest come?"
"In that case, I would have more specimens."
A dry and cold voice suddenly sounded from behind, startling everyone.
Professor Lordes didn't know when he came here. His eyes swept over the classmates who were still having breakfast, and he said steadily and indifferently:
"Winter camping has been advanced. Now go back and pack your luggage. In half an hour, I will see everyone appear at the school gate to report to Velonos. If you are late for one minute, you will be deducted one point for the practical class."
What?
Everyone can't believe their ears.
"Do you understand?" the professor said, "Leave at nine o'clock, the winter staff trip starts today."
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White snowflakes fell on Griffith's shoulder armor. The light snow in the early morning had turned into heavy snow.
Today suddenly became the day for the first-year staff trip.
Freshmen who had just entered school for a few months put on thick cloaks and warm woolen scarves, and lined up in a long line to follow the professors towards the Whispering Forest. The four colleges set off one after another according to different orders and destinations.
The first stop of Minerva College is an abandoned castle 40 miles away from the college.
The brownie elves drove the carriage full of luggage and food, running through the soft white snow and walking behind the team. The 20 Shutorals exclusive to Minerva were wearing the heavy armor they had just taken off, holding spears and halberds on the road.
Expand quickly.
"Spread out, spread out in guard formation along the way." Professor Erich did not participate in this camping trip, but this did not prevent him from shouting to the young man wearing armor, "Griffith, Ophelia,
Don't be so slow, why haven't the scouts been sent out yet? Why are the skirmish lines so close to the main group?!"
"Ugh~ I didn't expect to scold us before leaving the house!" Ophelia came to Griffith's side and watched with him the group of students slowly passing by not far away, "Young masters and ladies are walking so slowly.
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"The snow made it very inconvenient for us to move, and we started in a hurry. The speed now is already very good," Griffith stared at Sonia's figure in the long queue, and then pulled his gaze back.
The school officials were so arrogant in letting untrained people march 40 miles in heavy snow.
"I'm going out with the chasseurs," the girl with blond ponytail reached out and tapped the map in front of Griffith, "We will meet at Fort Watch, where we will camp tonight."
Starting from Homon Watts and heading west along the northern edge of the Whispering Forest, there is an abandoned fortress about 40 miles away. In the war a hundred years ago, the northern princes tried to pass through the Whispering Forest to raid Bijerland.
In order to achieve this goal, the northern princes built a strong fortress on the high ground with huge rocks and stationed more than two hundred soldiers. While monitoring the actions of Homonworth, they forced nearby villagers to cut down the forest to open roads.
No one saw those soldiers and villagers again.
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You can't ride in a carriage for a whole day's journey. If you have frostbite or a fall, you will be cured and continue walking. The winter sun sets early, adding a bit of chill to your cold hands and feet.
Griffith checked the route and direction and confirmed that he was not going the wrong way. He put away the map and ran down from the high point on the side of the road towards the front of the team.
"Look, the tin can is back." The tired Master Fisher said angrily, "I just let them do this kind of nonsense."
"Yes, why do we still do this kind of thing with our status?" Young Master Badong on the side muttered in agreement, "Even if we have to lead the army in the future, we still have to maintain the dignity of the nobility, don't we?"
"Wouldn't it be great if there was a war!" Winston, another member of Fisher's small group, looked energetic. "I will let Ophelia come to my tent at night."
"Watch your words, idiot," before Master Badang could echo, Fisher shouted sternly, "She is not someone you can covet. Before Lord Aaron speaks, take care of yourself."
The torturous journey lasted all day, and the heavy snow that filled the sky seemed to be turning into a blizzard. Fortunately, as evening approached, the freshmen could already see the outline of the towering castle ahead.
"Are we going to stay there at night?" Sonia lifted the hood of her fluffy cloak and looked at the ruins under the gray sky. "I'm a little excited just thinking about it!"
"This castle is maintained by the school every year and is the first stop for winter camping." Miss Fiona leaned close to Sonia and hugged her arm, "But~I don't feel very good. In all aspects~
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"Keep on holding on!" Galadia shook her head, took off the ear hats on her pointed ears and put them into her backpack, "When Brownie lights the bonfire, spreads the blanket and prepares dinner, you will cheer!"
"Stop," the voice of Associate Professor Velonos, who was leading the team, came from the howling north wind. "Faculty and Brownie, set up camp. We will rest here tonight. I haven't told everyone to disband yet."
The first-year students who had been walking all day held back their cheers and stood there, staring at the castle on the huge rock in front of them.
This fortress was built on a naturally formed gray-white rock, more than ten meters above the ground. The builders of the ancient castle dug a wide spiral upward channel along the edge of the rock, and built a pair of gray rocks on the flat ground at the top.
Walls and towers.
The erosion of the years has disintegrated the stone walls of the giant rock and most of the buildings, and also brought plant seeds and soil. Looking up from the bottom of the giant rock, you can see the trees and shrubs growing on the rock that have not been completely covered by the snow.
Cong.
The Brownies quickly drove the carriage up the spiral passage. Before they set up the camp, the professors and students came to the nearby big trees and found a dry open space to sit down and rest.
Although there is no need for everyone to carry luggage, walking on their own feet for a whole day is something many students have never experienced. Sonia drank several physical supplements along the way, and it took a lot of perseverance to stand up after each break.
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Griffith stepped on the snow and trotted towards the resting crowd. Like other Shutoral, Griffith was also in a state of war during this camping trip. In this case, he and Sonia's
The relationship has changed to that of the leading noncommissioned officer and the commander.
For this reason, even though the Larmore girl was extremely tired, Griffith could not carry her on his back.
"Miss Sonia, gentlemen and ladies, the investigation work has been completed, and the scouts have found no signs of danger. This is the camp layout and warning plan for tonight." Griffith thumped his chest and asked a few tired people aside.
The pale-faced girls and boys greeted them one by one, reported some of the routines required in the code, and handed over the map he drew very seriously.
Just as Griffith has an obligation to the Larmore family, the heirs of famous families must also respond to the call of their lord, His Majesty the King, or a certain Grand Duke to go to the battlefield when necessary. For the noble students of Homemon Watts
For example, when they are in the third or fourth grade, they have a high probability of receiving a call-up order to take vassals and soldiers to the battlefield or complete a dangerous mission.
It is against this background that Hometown Watts holds camping or field teaching every semester, led by experienced professors or associate professors, simulating wartime marches and camps, and even conducting assessments based on courses and credits.
Of course, no matter how you simulate it, you can't create a large group of infantry accompanying you. In order to let everyone experience it, the school has been requiring everyone to walk for many years.
A staff trip is not a trip, not an outing, it is the scariest course in Homewood.