Gate Guardian - Song of the Frozen Soul

PHASE 54 - SPARTANS AND THE BATTLE IN THE HOT GATES

PHASE 54- SPARTANS AND THE BATTLE IN THE HOT GATES

Welcome to a cliched scene that is somewhat connected to the main story. It is the time for our field trip in the Brynheim City, which is the city of history. The city is rich in World War 1 and 2 stories which makes it ideal for having a History-Class oriented tour.

We visited old medieval buildings, abandoned military bases, disgusting tunnels, rusty tanks and airplanes, ruined frontiers, half-bombed churches, haunted mansions of world war generals, museum exhibits about the old military equipment used, and even an ocean park! (Which is the only thing unrelated to history...)

Aside from the history lessons we learned from Macho Steel and the tour guide who puked because he’s not used to riding on a bus, Amy told me an important history lesson:

“Apparently, World Wars are the result of Gate Guardian’s defeat in the old times. Eidolon attacks became so rampant that it corrupted a lot of people’s minds here on Earth Realm. That resulted in massive evil deeds such as holocausts, murders, lusts, and greed of the people. This already happened two times, and we Gate Guardians hope that it won’t happen the third time. That’s why we need to do our job better.”

The more you know from the lore. Just sayin.

The history trip is kind of boring for some, but there is a part of this tour that everybody should enjoy.

It’s the hot springs.

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All of the boys are organizing our things and getting ready for our bath. There’s a lot of rumors that the hot springs here in Brynheim City are the best among the country, so we should savor the moment and relax. I should probably forget Amy’s death flag even just for this day.

The boys who are ready for the bath are flocking together as if they are busy tallying something. When I went near to them, one of my classmates presented a notebook. It contains a list of all the names in the girls of our class.

“So the arrogant heartthrob is here!” Alex welcomed me. “I know you have been labeled as a woman-hater lately, but we would be glad if you answer this Cutie Poll!”

“We’ll get prosecuted if the girls found out.” I coldly commented.

“C’mon! This is just for fun! I know you’ve been hanging around the best idol and the ultimate cosplayer! I know you fancy one of them, so choose!”

As I checked the tally, Tiara Hikari is leading with 15 points, followed by Jeannette von Noctis with 8 points. The third place would be Miyu Bernhardt (The one I rejected under a cherry blossom tree, I guess.) with 5 points. The others got zero because they’re ugly hahaha.

There are 30 males involved in this field trip, so only two remaining persons have yet to vote. That one is me, and the other is Heushac.

Either way, Tiara wins this Cutie Poll. So it really doesn’t matter if I vote anyone, right?

“Choose what your heart desires.” My other classmate Nichols said. He has taken up the role of my conscience.

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I finally signed one of the names. Then gave it to Andrew’s hands. “There. I have chosen what my heart desires.”

The boys in our class were surprised by my vote. They shouted “Ooooooh!” and “You have great taste!” and even “Our king Alaric is a man of culture!”. They praised me as if I am a hero, but I just revealed the woman I currently have a crush on. You readers should try to guess who is she who’s winning my heart right now.