The Crimson Magister Chapter 73: V3-C1: Good Morning

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V3-C1: Good Morning On Aqua’s table was Lira’s crystal; it sat on the parchment she used to document her new spells. She sat on the chair and crossed her legs as she fiddled with the crystal with her fingertips. It constantly hummed. “Lira, Lira…” A small, sadistic smile formed on Aqua’s lips. “It hurts, doesn’t it… being my enemy~” Those who dared touch what she cared about would suffer a fate worse than death. It was a promise. She cared about the girls whom she now called friends. Aqua wrapped her fingers around the small crystal and brought it close to her eyes. That vile woman would suffer as long as Aqua needed her to. She would experience pain and excruciating agony until she learned everything she needed about Rolan’s spell. Am I overdoing it? Didn’t I wish to avoid unnecessary cruelty ever since I punished Gabriel? The cruelty she wished to inflict upon Lira and Rolan was much like what Divinity always strived for. “No… I will do what I need to, and after I punish her, she will be free in death.” She lifted the crystal, and her expression saddened. A vow she had made when she became divine was that she would not become like them; she would not allow herself to become like the parasite that hunted her. “I hope I can resist the corruption…” Despite her desire not to become like the gods she hated, the sadistic satisfaction she felt from tormenting Lira was like a drug. She gripped the crystal, and the humming intensified. Just before it cracked, she threw it into her pocket dimension and gripped the back of her head. “Aqua… do not become like divine parasites, I know you can do it!” While she rationalized it by the fact that some deserved such cruelty, it was exactly this philosophy that the divinity operated on. A small tear welled up in her eye, “I do not want to lose what I care about anymore…” Knock.Knock.Knock. The knock made her ears twitch as she quickly wiped her eyes. Is it morning already? She had promised Azure she would help her with her hair, and she would not dare miss it. Her lips formed a thin line as she stood up and approached her door. Her eyes closed, and a sigh escaped her lips before she wrapped her fingers around the knob and opened the door. In front of her was a girl she knew well. “Azure.” Aqua smiled as she looked her over. Her long white hair was a mess, and instead of her usual armor, she wore a simple green dress. The champion’s face wore a slight red tint as she held her hands in a V shape before her. “Hey… Aqua…” Azure stumbled over her words while fidgeting, “Sorry for seeing me so disheveled.” “Don’t be silly.” Aqua grinned, “Please enter, I expected you.” With a nod, Azure moved past Aqua into the ‘Servant’s’ chamber. Her gaze wandered from the girl’s bed, then to the table, and finally back at Aqua. “Sit, please.” Aqua pulled out a chair and motioned for Azure to sit, to which the girl promptly obeyed. “S…sure!” She gripped her dress and stared at the floor. “No need to be nervous, you know I will not hurt you.” “It’s not that, I am just nervous, I have never had someone take care of my hair before.” Aqua stepped back. It was an unexpected development; it was much like her. Her hand disappeared into the storage and retrieved a small and elegant hairbrush. “And it’s the first time I am doing it to someone else, so I guess it’s the first time for both of us.” The girl chuckled, “I will be in your care, Aqua.” “Of course~” Aqua moved her hand underneath Azure’s long and lush hair and pulled it over the chair, “Please lean back, and I will do my magic.” With a nod, Azure relaxed and let herself get taken care of for the first time in her life. “Aqua, I wanted to ask you something.” The brush moved gently through the hair as Aqua tilted her head, “What is it, Azure?” “First… would you mind just calling me Azu? Sheira made it up to tease me, but I think it has grown on me recently. I would like it if you would accept it.” “Oh?” The girl’s face became red as she continued, “I just believe it