Chapter 40: Volcanic Invasion (3) (2/2)
”Chloe, give Reggie an air current to the ceiling. Make it subtle, so they don't notice your Spring. We've gotta keep that a secret. Reggie, when you get there, punch one of the spikes down,” he commanded, his directions being fulfilled shortly after.
Chloe provided a current of air, which lifted Reggie to the ceiling. From there, Reggie dropped an enormous spike, falling down to the ground.
”D8, don't let that spike hit the ground! Capture it!”
The black-haired woman jumped up to the falling spike, putting her hands on it, turning it into a marble-shaped object.
”Perfect. Chloe, make another air current. Fifteen meters north, then about four meters east. Carry that marble through the current, and on my mark, release your Spring,” Core ordered.
Chloe waved her sword, creating a current of air that lead to Core's directions. D8 inserted the marble through the air current, sending it flying through the air to the precise location. Reggie was holding off the troops that came, struggling by himself. Core carefully watched the marble as it soared through the air.
”Wait for it… Now!”
Suddenly, the large spike appeared over Riskel's head, causing a heavy wind to blow from the sudden expansion.
”EEEK!” Riskel ran with all of his speed, barely dodging the falling rock. With their overwhelming speed, the other soldiers were able to easily dodge the rock. Rubble was splashed onto Riskel's robe, causing him to go into a large fit of distress.
”AHHH! Soldiers! Clean the dust off my robe immediately!” He panicked, ordering his soldiers for the first time in the battle while sweating profusely.
”But sir, shouldn't we keep up the offense? We've got them on the ropes…”
”Silence! My robe takes priority! Don't think you can win without my Spring you fool!” Riskel commanded, short of breath from screaming.
”Damn, we barely missed. We almost got him though,” Reggie remarked, disappointed.
”Nah, we got 'em. We got 'em real good…” Core smiled from ear to ear, putting his arms over each other in confidence.
”Did you figure something out Core?” Asked Chloe.
”I think so… This plan is gonna rely on you princess. I know you have your gripes with me, so it's fine if you don't want anything to do with it. I don't even know if it's gonna work…” Core proposed.
”I'll do it. No matter what my feelings say, there's no denying your strategic ability. And besides, if Rein's forgiven you, then I've gotta try too,” she replied sternly, ready to follow his plan. Core smiled.
”Alright then, it's time to checkmate him!”
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Meanwhile, back in the Hasbin gulf.
”*Yawn*, I'm so boooored. There's nothing to do!” Complained Emria, laying down on the couch in the living room.
”Indeed. I am also finding it difficult to keep myself entertained,” concurred Saphrilla, sitting up straight beside her, staring off into the wall.
”Right?! Rein could've at least given us something to do! We didn't even bring the crafting station and materials from back home so we could make it here on time!”
”Yes, it was quite a shame. I simply wish there was something to do. Do you think we should go mining for materials?” Saphrilla proposed.
”We could… But Rein told us not to leave the town... ”
The two girls simultaneously gave off a long sigh, embracing their boredom to the maximum. A few seconds passed of complete silence when suddenly, the door barged open, a brown-haired woman walking through.
”You girls need something to do? Then come with me!”
”Principal Julianne?!” The two girls reacted in a confused and surprised tone, jumping up from their seats.