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Dorian had helped rescue everyone, as had Leader, faithfully following him Mira went off and helped move aside some of the rubble, while Aiden watched coldly for a lared at hiuards He was a relatively wealthy es Leader was his subordinate, for now, and he held at least some responsibility
He also wanted to avoid any confrontations with these strange Dragons and simply settled it out of hand
The ruler of the city, a Grandratefully accepted the funds, with a stern promise and threat from Dorian to spend it correctly
Soon, they relocated, this time to a spot outside the city The city they’d just left was located in the e to Lansc
Right now, they were standing in a sreen trees The sounds of the forest life spread out around the
"So what is it? Why do you wish to talk to us?&8221; Dorian touched his Spatial Ring lightly,sure it was there He readied hiained at aLeader stood next to hion Mira stepped forward, looking directly at Dorian The other Dragon, Aiden, stood several lared at Leader
"Would you estured with her hands at Aiden and Leader
Dorian glanced at the
Mira withdrehat looked like a sic Artifact She tapped the top of the bowl lightly
WHOOSH
A war out in a circular shape This lightDorian and Mira, as well as everything within a couple ht breeze that was blowing, the ani about, faded away The Artifact seeiant bubble that blocked out sound When the light covered hie Merely, all other sound vanished
"Sorry for the trouble, this is a rather private matter that I would like leaked to as few people as possible&8221; Mira gave hietic shtly in confusion
"Alright Well, you have me here I don’t think I know you, at all, or have any relation to you&8221; He held his hands to the side,
"What can I do for you?&8221; He said, nodding politely
Mira took his words and nodded back,
"You don’t know me However, you and I, we are connected in Fate&8221; Mira began, staring at hi as if she was about to make an important decision,
"Have you ever heard the name ‘Lady Ausra’ before?&8221;
"So, Arial What exactly were you doing out here, all alone?&8221; Helena asked, looking at the petite fox girl with a waret a look at the Ascension Ruins and the giant turtle that carries the’s public report says that it should be appearing any day now&8221; Arial’s voice ca back
They were both sitting on the ground in Helena’s tent The tent was large, several round, while several glowingit cool A set of chairs and a table rested in theat
"Oh? I have a friend that wants to do soht want to be a bit more careful next ti it&8221; Helena replied back, picking up a slass from the table in front of her It was a perfect replica of the wine glass Highlord Marcus used
She took a s the taste She tried to relish the taste, anyway She didn’t actually like wine and thought it tasted gross The Highlord liked it, however, so there had to be so!&8221;
After picking up Arial, Helena had irl that they were hunting for her There was no need to explain their purpose, it was much more simple to just keep her here with an excuse
Luckily, she hadn’t actually needed to say anything at all Arial had decided to stay with their ca on to the Tomo Oasis City on her own While they were still a few dozen miles from it, those miles were relatively short and safe
"I also had a friend anted to do the sairl seeret, and what Helena thought was self-hatred, present
"I’m sure you’ll find him or her&8221; Helena auto up on it
Just as she was about to continue, an odd, wavering sound echoed in the air, alongside a few shouts
KYEEAAAAA
WHOOSH
"Careful!&8221;
"We have inco,
"They’re here&8221;
"Wait here, Arial!&8221; Her voice was rough as she dashed out of the tent, a powerful Aura rippling off her in waves
Leaving Arial alone, her hands resting on the table at the center of Helena’s tent
A flash of light appeared in her eyes as she looked out the flap where Helena had just run She snapped her fingers lightly
Ilowing dimly
"I’ll wait… for now&8221; Arial whispered quietly,
"I’ll wait&8221;
Author’s Note: We got sourco
Big thanks to the artist, Rei Chei!