The Crimson Magister Chapter 45: V2-C26: Aqua the Guard

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V2-C26: Aqua the Guard The night fell rather quickly. While most servants and even the royals slept, she stationed herself in front of Soleah’s chambers. She leaned against the wall as she held the invisible Sun God close to her chest. The Queen usually slept with the King in the chambers, yet she had made sure he was not present tonight. She did not know why, but she seemed to have a lot of influence over him despite him being in charge of most major decisions. She deserved my help… “Aqua, are you uneasy again?” “Kind of.” “Scared?” “No.” She let out a sigh, “I just don’t know why I care about her… She is very kind to me, but come on… I should know better.” “Aqua, to not care would be to go against your nature. You are a kind and caring girl, but the way you pretend and try to convince yourself that you are not is self-destructive.” Aqua’s hug tightened around Sun God. “But…” Sun God phased through Aqua’s arms before landing just in front of her. “Don’t but me, girl. Let go of the misconception that you must be cold and distant. I understand you fear that you will lose all you care about once again, but this time you are capable of protecting those you cherish.” Aqua leaned against the wall and slid down gently. “Easier said than done, I find it hard to care about the elven race despite my previous wishes to save them.” Sun God crackled as his color shifted into red. “Then do not care about the entire race, it is not your burden to bear. Care about those who have grown in your heart. Azure, Sheira, and Soleah. Each of those girls matters to you, as proven by your willingness to teach and even guard them.” “Come on… You always convince me so easily…It’s not fair!” Aqua giggled. “If not me, then who? Ah, yes, your future wife.” The Avian cackled. Aqua’s face and ears instantly became red, “Huh?!” “Do not worry about it.” Sun God flapped his wings and flew to Aqua’s shoulder. “Sure…” Her ears perked up as she heard the noise coming down the hallway. Step.Step.Step. “There are three…” Her brow furrowed. They all wore long robes, large hoods that obstructed their faces, and a mask that hid the mouth and nose. What was even worse was that they did not have the dark haze. These were willing servants sent to strike down the Queen Soleah. Her face contorted in disgust as she placed her hands in a V shape and awaited the incoming would-be assassins. You are not killing her. Sun God was right; she cared about that woman. Her fingers gripped her dress tightly. “I will make you regret taking this job, imbeciles.” She spoke softly and with seething fury. It did not take long for the Assassins to notice her. In their eyes, she surely looked like an ordinary servant and unworthy of their attention, yet they nodded to each other as they trapped her in a triangle between them. “Ah, who would you fine gentlemen be?” Aqua bowed slightly as she mocked them. Yet they did not answer; instead, from both sides they struck with their daggers, yet Aqua let them slide past her before she gripped the heads of the two assassins and slammed them against each other. They wobbled before they assumed the battle position. “Servant, stand aside. This does not concern you!” Aqua made a creepy smile, “But it does, boy. You see, I have promised Soleah I would protect her from Lira’s nefarious dealings, so it makes it my business.” The moment they heard the name of their employer, their stances tightened. “She is the maid we were supposed to eliminate together with Soleah. Kill her!” The assassin ordered as the trio pounced on her. “Sun God, make sure they don’t try to run~” With her word, Sun God became visible once again, but instead of acting, all paths were blocked by a wall of flame. Their fear had a wonderful aroma. They panicked, and yet they attempted to attack her. “Even the fire itself would freeze before people like you learn when to quit.” She caught two daggers in her hands and, with a pinch, the weapons shattered into fine dust. “Who in the world are