The Crimson Magister Chapter 35: V2-C16: The Explosion

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V2-C16: The Explosion “Gah! When Aqua helped me, it seemed so easy…” Sheira patted down her dress and her disheveled hair as she rose to her feet. She was in the middle of purchasing the carriage when some idiot decided it was an excellent idea to rob the place. She coughed as she turned to the wannabe robbers, “Sorry about that. Let me try again.” The stunned elves stared at the princess as she ripped the aether as if she were an angry toddler. Instantly, a flashpoint was created, and another explosion erupted; it was powerful enough to knock her into the wooden counter and to create a rather sizeable hole in the shop building. Again… Come on, Sheira. Aqua would laugh at you if she saw you like this! Her face gained a determined look as she walked over to the terrified man who was about to ‘Steal’ everything of value from the shop. “Alright, you bad boy, you should run before I cause even bigger boom~” Sheira smirked as she hid her own steaming clothing and hair. She turned toward the Shopkeeper and smiled. I'd better finish my business before Mommy Aqua sees the mess I made. She placed her hands in a V shape and bowed to the equally stunned shopkeeper. He stared at her in disbelief and fear. “Forgive me for causing so much damage… my mastery of magic is still much to be desired. Naturally, I will compensate you for all of the damage.” She thanked her lucky stars that Aqua gave her enough gold to buy the entire building if needed. The shopkeeper looked up and down, his eyes scrutinized the princess by the inch. It took him a moment to gather himself before he finally spoke, “Then do not use magic! You could have gotten yourself killed! Stupid girl!” Sheira recoiled at being called a stupid girl; she knew she was not the smartest, but she was not stupid at all. Yet when she turned to inspect the damage she had caused, she had to admit it, “I am very sorry! I did not realise it would be that difficult.” The shopkeeper sighed, “It’s fine, as long as you compensate me. I am glad you didn't get yourself killed by trying to defend my pathetic little shop. You do look like some noble. I wouldn’t dare even think what would happen to me if you died on my property.” Sheira gained a smug look, “If I had blown myself into nothingness, nobody would know I was ever here. Heh~” The shopkeeper blinked; his jaw dropped. “Do not joke about that! I do not want to have my head end up on the pike because their daughter decided to kill herself!” “There, there, I would not die. Also here…“ She gripped the pouch filled with gold and placed it on what remained of the wooden counter. “This is for the carriage and the damage I have done.” The shopkeeper pulled back his long silver hair. His blue eyes widened in shock, and his hands shook as he opened the bag. “My lady… this is too much.” Before Sheira could answer, she heard the voice behind her, usually it was filled with warmth, but now she felt as if she was stabbed. “Sheira! What happened!?” Azure screamed, she entered into the ruined shop closely tailed by Aqua. Shit… “Sheira?! The princess? Thank goodness you did not die. I would have been beyond fucked…” The shopkeeper’s face turned pale as he looked as if he would faint. He gulped as his gaze turned to Azure and then Aqua, whom he had assumed was Sheira’s tutor or a guardian. He placed his fist on his mouth and coughed, “Forgive me for the outburst, my ladies. I am Elias, a humble carriage craftsman. I am not the best at it, but they can traverse almost any terrain! It is an honor to meet such esteemed customers!” “It’s all good, man. You don’t need to be so scared, I won’t order Azure to cut off your head or anything. Also, I am not here officially or anything; we were just in dire need of the carriage to make the trip back to the capital. And so I came here.” She grinned widely as she placed her hands on her hips. Elias nodded, “You have my word, your highness! Nobody will hear it from my mouth that you passed through here.” “Umu, good! I gue