<span style="color: #0080FF">"As you were."</span>Guilford ordered the cadets and slowly walked towards them. They however, did not budge, in hopes to impress the Seraph before them with their discipline. With a raised brow, Gil knew what they were trying to portray. In their own right, the cadets were saying,<span style="font-weight: bold">we're ready</span>.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Very well, line up."</span>Guilford said, arms crossing before his chest.<br/><br/>The cadets scrambled once more and then lined up before Guiford, each of them stiff with anticipation yet, their eyes betrayed them for a show of exhaustion. They lined up in order of their numbers which made Guilford start from his left. He walked over to the brunette cadet and placed his left hand firmly on her shoulder.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Six, you were too slow but your magic is impeccable."</span>Moments later, a glow of light from Guilford's hands slowly engulfed the cadet, her scratches, bruises and minor wounds healing in the process.<br/><br/>"M-Master Guilford! Y-you don't have--" she whelped but was silenced by a hand gesture from Guilford.<span style="color: #0080FF">"I cannot let Octavia see her cadets in bad shape now can I?"</span>he said smiling and continued to heal number six. "Woah... this is amazing! I can never get my Healing to feel this good!"<br/><br/>The other cadets began to wonder how number six felt while being healed by Guilford. They anxiously waited their turn to experience the same thing number six did. Once done, Guilford moved on to the next cadet, skipping seven and eight intentionally. The two just had to swallow a gulp of air.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Nine, you lack precision but you're strong and tough."</span>Guilford said and placed his left hand on the young man's shoulder to begin healing. The young gray-haired cadet's eyes slowly widened at the sensation. It felt entirely different from getting healed by the nurses back in training camp. "It feels like... I'm being caressed by gentle warmth... it's so relaxing!"<br/><br/>Guilford then moved to the last cadet in their group, the little blonde girl. He once again crossed his arms before his chest and looked at the cadet straight in the eyes.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Number ten, you were all over the place. However, you possess splendid coordination skills and played the support role perfectly. You and number six work remarkably well together."</span>He commented and began healing the little girl. Her eyes instantly closed but she slowly began to relax after a few seconds in Guilford's Healing. A mild smile seen obvious in her lips.<br/><br/>Once he had completely healed the three, Guilford stepped back and looked at the two he intentionally skipped.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Seven and eight, step forward."</span>he called out. Guilford could already see the frustration building in their eyes. The two were obviously trying to figure out what they did wrong or where they messed up. Guilford chuckled lightly after hearing a thump of boots from behind him.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Do not worry, I merely want to introduce you to someone."</span>he said and moved to the side, revealing the white Knight that had just joined the scene.<br/><br/>The earlier emotions the two felt rapidly switched to awe and admiration as their eyes saw the one who landed behind Guilford.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Oh... my..."</span>seven trailed.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">"...light..."</span>eight finished.<br/><br/><span style="color: #0080FF">"It's rude to stare, and stop drooling seven."</span>Guilford said before glancing at Lethe and walking towards her.<br/><br/>Once he was close enough for private conversation, he looked at his fellow Seraph and figured that given her expression and having read his earlier note, she had an idea to what he was trying to achieve. Shaking his head sideways, Guilford spoke in a lowered tone.<span style="color: #0080FF">"I haven't had much rest lately Lethe. My holy power is dangerously low, I would be in your debt if you could finish healing those two for me."</span>he said and tapped her shoulder twice then leaned down closer to her ear.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Once you're done, we have to talk. I found something."</span>he whispered then straightened his back and went on with his usual expression.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Oh yeah, it would be really nice of you to give those two words of wisdom as well."</span>he finished with a sly smile and winked at Lethe before walking back and standing beside Lethe's subordinate.<br/><br/><span style="color: #0080FF">"Deimos, it's been a while."</span>he greeted and took his spot beside the knight.<span style="color: #0080FF">"I've heard some rumors from other knights that your squad's movements are being limited. Is there any truth to this?"</span>he asked curiously, his mind already processing possible cause and effect scenarios. Before Deimos could answer, Guilford recalled another important thing worth mentioning.<span style="color: #0080FF">"I don't suppose your squad encountered any Pure Sinners in Lindela have you?"</span>he questioned again, not really expecting any answer of the sort.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Because we took care of one a couple weeks ago..."</span>he trailed to silence, recalling the events on the said week, his eyes falling to a certain sharpness to their look.<br/><br/>It came as a puzzle to him with regards to how a Pure Sinner managed to cross their defense line between Palaugrim and Lindela. Then there was this sample of crystalized essence of sin he picked up and contained for analysis during his short time in the barrens. Guilford could not help but feel there is a connection of some sort. That is why he wanted to venture out further into Palaugrim along with Lethe's squad to investigate. Although this might not really be the best of times for either squad, Guilford could find no other option. Even after being overworked by the council, their respective squads are still the only viable choice for the investigation. He strongly believes that it would be highly dangerous for any other squad to do the investigation themselves.