The Crimson Magister Chapter 21: V2-C2: Airship

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V2-C2: Airship "So, Lady Aqua, how does this thing even work?" Sheira tilted her head as she inspected the item. For all intents and purposes, it was merely a small wooden carving; while the design was beautiful, it did not betray its usefulness. "I don't get how something like this can become an Airship," Azure interjected, despite truly trusting Aqua; she still didn't know how something like a carving would help them reach the Elven Kingdom. Aqua waved with her finger while making clicking noises, "That is the wonder of advanced mystic engineering, it can do things that defy the very laws of nature." She stopped for a moment, her hand clenching around the carving, "As long as the craftsman who built it is skilled enough." Sheira stared at the item, her eyes wide as if he had seen something completely incredible. Well, it was incredible; nobody had ever been able to stuff an entire airship inside a carving. Azure had halfway expected Aqua to reveal it was all a joke; however, a punchline never came. She merely waved her hand, beckoning both girls to follow her. Sheira used the opportunity to quickly attach herself to Aqua, who apparently didn't mind the girl's presence. Such an act made Azure feel rather weird, but she couldn't put a finger on the emotion she felt at the scene. Azure was hesitant for a moment, but seeing Sheira stick so close to her savior prompted her to quickly catch up. The trio made their way to the clearing, where Laura and Sun God were in a rather long-winded conversation. "Sun God, everything alright here?" Aqua crossed her arms as she asked the phoenix. The Phoenix flared for a moment, making Laura back out on instinct. Its voice crackled as it spoke, "I was attempting to figure out information about this world's soul." Aqua raised her brow, "And?" "This human doesn't know anything about the world souls. Useless." Its statement made Laura drop to her knees and kowtow before the phoenix. "Forgive me! It's just not knowledge that we possess. Please forgive me, don't turn me into ash!" Laura's body trembled as she pushed her forehead to the ground. The Sun God's form flared for a moment. However, Aqua was the one who decided to answer, "Laura, rise. I am well aware that this world doesn't know much." "This world?" Laura tilted her head. Shortly followed by an exaggerated gasp from Sheira. She is adorable… Aqua's eyes widened; she had revealed information that perhaps was best left hidden. While Azure knew about it, she was hesitant to reveal it to Laura or even Sheira. Damage is done, I guess… Aqua sighed before explaining, "Don't let this spread." She raised her finger, "I have travelled from a different world, a world that was destroyed by my hand in fact." Her words were met with deafening silence. "What do you mean, Lady Aqua?" Azure's voice was shaken. Aqua closed her eyes while bringing her hand to pinch her nose bridge. "I will tell you in the future, however, all you need to know right now is that I'm not a native of this world." Azure rubbed her chin. "That explains your power." Azure fidgeted for a moment before closing her eyes and shouting, "Also, I am very sorry for attacking you when we first met! I had it on my heart the entire time; I just wanted to formally apologize. I should have used my head and understood that I would have been dead if you so wished." Aqua placed her hand on her mouth before chuckling, "Azure, I told you already. I do not hold it against you in the slightest." "But…" Azure's eyes teared up; however, Aqua quickly rushed towards her before embracing her into a tight hug. "Azure, If I was offended by you in any way, do you think I would have stayed with you while rescuing Sheira?" "No…" Her tear rolled down her face, making Aqua wonder just how long she had bottled up those feelings. "Good… Now wipe off those tears, you are a great warrior, aren't you?" Azure nodded before Aqua brought her sleeve to Azure's face and gently wiped away her tears, making Azure's lips curl