The Crimson Magister Chapter 29: V2-C10: Passing the Border

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V2-C10: Passing the Border “That really is difficult…” A bead of sweat ran down Sheira’s forehead as the final minute elapsed. She had to repeat the exercise seven times before she was finally able to hold the spell for 15 minutes. Each failed attempt made it easier, while at the beginning it was nearly impossible to go above a minute, the next made it easier to hold for two, then three, and so on. Azure took four more attempts, but in the end, she was successful. After all, despite being lesser compared to Sheira, she still was a prodigy. Aqua couldn’t have been happier. It was the first time she had the opportunity to teach someone instead of being taught herself. It filled her with pride, which she hid with a soft smile. “You two are magnificent. I couldn’t be happier with your progress. Most would take days to maintain the spell for this duration. You truly are worth teaching.” Aqua took a step forward. Azure scratched her cheek shyly, “Thanks…” “Of course! We have an amazing teacher, who is also my mommy! T’is only natural we pick up the magic quickly!” Sheira grinned with an annoyingly smug expression. An expression that Aqua did not mind, after all, one needed to take pride in their accomplishments. Despite her smug expression, Sheira was in fact squirming inside. She wished to explode into dance and joy; however, she had to look dignified. If she had started celebrating her first-ever spell, she would have lost all leverage when teasing Azure. “Lady Aq-” Before words could leave Azure’s mouth, she found Aqua’s fingers on her lips. “Drop the lady. For you girls, I am Aqua. Just Aqua without any honorifics.” Azure giggled, “Sure, Aqua. Is it possible to teach me any magic to empower my physical abilities? While having spells is useful, I still prefer my blade.” Aqua tilted her head while she hummed, “Yes, I have a couple that won’t be too difficult for you. They are quite simple and easy.” Azure’s ears shot up in excitement. “Would you teach me? Please!” Sheira placed her palm on her head. “Aqua said we only had time for one. You will have time to hang out with your heroine when we land.” “Sheira is right, we should be passing into the Elven Kingdom in mere minutes. Once we arrive and settle, I will teach you. I will go to the console and reduce the speed, enjoy the rest of the trip.” She waved the elven duo off before she climbed up to the helm. “Thanks so much, Aqua! I will eagerly await.” Yet despite her joy, she had a solemn expression on her face. Sheira placed her hand over Azure’s shoulders, “I know you are worried about the failure, but don't worry! I will make sure they aren’t too harsh.” She glanced at Aqua, “For their own good.” “Thanks, Sheira, you were always a good friend.” “I know~ Also, I am really unsure if we should tell my father about Aqua’s powers. They would definitely try to rope her into their political clown show. She looks like someone who just wishes to live her own life.” Sheira frowned. Azure’s eyes wandered to now distant Aqua, her eyes glistered in admiration. “She really does… She truly is amazing. I don’t want our rulers to use her for their own good…” “If she agrees, we could just lie and say she was one of the elves we hired in Red Dawn. That way, I could hire her as my permanent attendant, which means you would be able to spend all the time you want with her!” “Really?” “Azure, I might have been useless and powerless until now, but I could always read people. And you…” She booped Azure’s nose, “You're an open book. Aqua might be a little thick, but I can tell you REALLY like her.” Sheira placed her hands behind her back as she leaned forward. “So, as a good friend, I will convince Father she was just my attendant and not a hero who allowed us to return safely. As long as she approves, of course, someone as powerful as her has no reason to pretend to be subservient.” “I know you would rather her be superior to you, considering how much you want her to step on you~” Sheira pointed her tw