The Crimson Magister Chapter 106: V3-C34: Confession?

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V3-C34: Confession? The class ended before long, and Aqua slowly made her way out of the classroom, closely trailed by her friend. Empress, while she might be considered evil from the point of mortals, the world seemed to need her. She hummed, her stride quickened, and Azure sped up, making sure to keep up with Aqua. What if the empress were similar to me, but tasked in different circumstances? She sped up even more. The empress was likely chosen by the world soul to conduct reorigination; however, unlike Aqua, she had failed, and the world soul lacked the power to do it by itself. This means she is my kin and someone I could speak with. If she still exists. According to the teacher, the empress disappeared without a trace. It was confusing, but she should have expected the elves to have limited knowledge. It was most certainly impossible for the Empress to be alive, otherwise, the world would have been reoriginated and devoid of most life. No point in thinking about this, I need to find out about her from the world soul. Elves have limited and flawed knowledge. “Wait! Aqua!” She felt a tug on her shoulder. Her head snapped back and met Azure’s gaze. “What’s wrong?” “You are walking too fast. I can barely keep up. And look at how everyone is staring.” She pointed toward the large number of students that the duo passed through. Aqua tilted her head, and her eyes widened. “Ah, sorry… I was deep in thought.” “I can tell, when will you tell me what troubles you? I am starting to get worried.” Azure locked her arm around Aqua’s and pulled her forward. “You know, you did so much for me, and yet I didn’t do anything to repay you.” She inhaled sharply. “As your friend, I demand that you share your woes with me!” “Azu…” Aqua’s ears twitched, and her face gained a red tint. “It’s just things I have to…” “Shush!” Azure spun on her heel and stepped in front of Aqua. She leaned forward and placed a finger on her lips. “Don't give me all of those excuses like, ‘It doesn’t concern you’, ‘It’s personal’, I want to at least be able to provide you mental solace!” The champion grabbed Aqua’s shoulders and brought her face closer. “I want to be there for you, even if I am completely useless. Please share your thoughts with your Azu.” Aqua’s eyes fluttered and ears twitched wildly, she turned completely red, and she struggled to maintain eye contact. “I…” Azure leaned closer, her lips hovering just above Aqua’s. “There is something I want to tell you too, soon~.” Her eyes drifted over the bustling halls. “When we are alone.” Azure confidently stared into Aqua’s eyes. “Sooooo, tell me~.” Aqua felt as if she were about to melt, her heart beat faster, and her legs shook. What is this, why am I feeling so weak?! She gathered herself, forcing herself out of the heated state she felt herself slipping into. “I… I was just thinking about the empress.” “Oh?” “Let’s talk somewhere else.” Aqua brought her hand in front of her mouth and coughed. “I will tell you.” Azure smirked and grabbed her arm, before quickly dragging her after herself. “Good!” Since when did she become so bold? She felt a comfortable heat nestling within her chest. Soon, the duo arrived in the courtyard, and they searched for a seat and quickly sat down. Aqua crossed her legs and leaned forward. “I guess you do deserve to know what I am thinking.” “Please.” Azure gazed at Aqua. “Just before we headed to the academy, I had flown into the sky, in an attempt to commune with this world’s soul.” Azure blinked in confusion; however, she quickly shook her head and stared seriously, feigning the knowledge she had lacked. The champion nodded along while Aqua explained what she had theorized. “So you think the Empress wasn’t evil, but instead was a force ordained by the world itself?” She crossed her arms and leaned back. “Exactly, Azu. This is mere theory, so I might be incorrect; however, it is probably true considering the title and the power of the so-called empress.” “I see…” Azure seemed as