The Crimson Magister Chapter 75: V3-C3: Gift of Appreciation

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V3-C3: Gift of Appreciation Aqua had quickly changed into a similar simple dress to what she gave to Sheira; It was red and gold in color. It had a slit on the side, revealing Aqua’s thigh while at the same time enhancing her alluring appearance. She wore white stockings with simple red shoes. “Aqua, you dressing up like this makes me feel inadequate…” Azure pouted as the duo of girls made their way outside of Palace’s land. “Why so? I would say you look amazing as well.” Aqua smiled warmly as she strode toward the final gates that separated the palace from the City. Azure stopped for a moment as she gripped her dress. “Thank you, Aqua.” “I only stated a fact.” Aqua nodded as she stopped and turned to Azure. “So unfair…” Azure lifted her dress slightly as she pushed herself against Aqua and gently placed her head on the heroine’s head. “Azu?” Without a word, Azure wrapped her hands around her and pushed Aqua's head against her chest. She had noticed that Azure had softened rather drastically around her, but the fact that she truly abandoned her rank’s pride when in her presence made Aqua feel strange. Her heart beat slightly faster, and her face turned light red. Umbra… It reminded her of a feeling when she was close to her late teacher. It was warm and soothing. She shifted her head and placed her ear on Azure’s chest. Her heartbeat is faster than usual. Her eyes wandered up to see Azure, who had averted her gaze to the side. With a gentle push, Aqua separated from Azure, and her lips stretched into a thin line, “Well, let’s head out, shall we?” Azure responded with a nod as the two girls passed the final gate toward the city. Azure chipperly skipped forward with her hands behind her back while Aqua closely followed. It was the second time she was going out to the city with someone, and it was a rather pleasant experience that she truly wished to happen more often. “What was the plan, Azure?” “Hmm…” She stopped and pinched her chin and turned to Aqua. “I just wanted to spend time with you, if I am to be completely honest.” “Well, I do not have an issue with that. So I suppose we will merely take a walk around the city?” “Yes, and possibly visit a shop or two. I have something I want to buy.” She turned her face to the side. Aqua crossed her hands and approached Azure. She then slowly reached forward and gently turned Azure’s head toward her. “We should head out~.” Azure’s face turned red as she quickly nodded. “Let’s visit a central library first!” “A Library?” “Yes.” “So, I guess you are interested in learning more about something…” Aqua nodded as she pinched her chin. “I guess, you could say that.” Azure’s lips stretched into a line as she took a place next to her heroine and wrapped her hands around her arm. “You seem to have grown more attached.” “Just let me be. I am being friendly.” “Friendly…” Aqua smiled as the duo slowly made their way down the wide stone roads of Onost. However, unlike the first time she passed through the city, every building and residence was decorated in orange and green. “Azu, what are those decorations about?” Some raised banners and some were decorated in golden autumn leaves. “Ah… It’s about time for the harvest festival to start.” Azure’s eyes wandered over the current state of the city. Most women were dressed in autumn wear with long dresses and predominantly green and orange colors. While men had similar suits and various articles of clothing. The wind was soft and soothing as the weather slowly prepared to turn colder in the coming months. “Harvest festival, huh.” Aqua nodded. It was not uncommon for a civilization to celebrate the time when those who worked in the fields reaped the hard labor, yet it was rather uncommon to be celebrated in such a major city like Onost. It was tradition to revere the month of harvest in more rural areas of any given civilization; however, there were always exceptions. “Are you curious about the festival?” Aqua merely nodded; she had unconsciously plunged