Raishin had asked me to make an ID for Elliana. That is a very good call. I also got scolded for not explaining how our money system works. I don’t even know how it works myself how am I supposed to explain this? I just throw money at my problems until they go away. I am unqualified to explain this.
Making this ‘Noble ID’ was easier than I remember. I could make one in 20 minutes and I had Greg draw Elliana’s portrait.
“Wow, I didn’t know that it was this easy to get an ID!”
It isn’t normally. We are… special.
Haha now we can go on adventures and be less broke!
Make sure he doesn’t get into trouble Elliana.
Be careful, none of you are used to desert biomes. Make sure to read up on the local fauna, make adequate prep…
Yeah, yeah! We got it, we will be fine go do your nerd stuff!
Raishin pushed us to the door. How long will you be gone by the way Agnis?
Dunno. I do have to ask Bomba a question about why he wants to go to Witchaven so badly. I don’t think he wants to go for the reason he told me. I might be gone for weeks depending on how we get there.
I would like to tell you to stay out of trouble but that is unrealistic just make it back alive.
Easy!
I left the AA and headed over to Bomba’s house.
Something about his request seemed off. There was no need to visit witches to get it, I also don't remember the Misha lectures or any of Azu's literature mentioning it. I could do some more information theft in Witchaven so I don’t mind going there but whatever he plans to do could get him killed.
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So, I have an important question Bomba. Your request isn’t normal what are your ulterior motives.
“What do you mean!? Let’s get that catalytic glue! Just pop in and out!”
Well, we will be risking our life so I hope you are prepared to die if you don’t tell me.
Bomba sighed. “I guess I couldn’t hide this. You are correct. I…I met a woman last year; she was a witch. We had a great time but she had to return to Witchaven. I just want to see her again just for a bit.”
Ahh love. But why ask a random dude to bring you to a place you might not return to?
“A random dude? I am not stupid nor do I live under a rock. You are the Silver Torrent. You have done 2 things that have been deemed impossible, showing that water magic is as strong if not stronger than other elements and demonstrate that crowd control is viable. You are still the only person to possess the Silver Torrent role. There are even rumors going around that you have studied under the Sword Saint. If I would place my bets on a person to achieve something impossible, it would be you.”
Wait what? I’m that famous? I didn’t do anything…
“You created a new role… what did you expect? And many have tried to get into a role but nobody has passed even the basic requirements for it yet even after several years. Some point at most people just not being good enough yet but others are pointing at that it’s just that hard. You didn’t need to do anything, the fact that nobody has been able to get in yet is increasing your fame.”
Ugh, why can’t I just have a quiet life. Is this why you trusted me?
“Oh no I weirdly enough didn’t realize who you were when we met. I realized the day after.”
So, it still works.
“What?”
Nothing. But I see that makes a lot of sense. Just know I’m just a dude. I will try my best but I can’t do the impossible.
“We’ll see about that. You agreed to going to Witchaven so that means you have a plan.” Bomba said as he had already packed his stuff.
Ugh, fine. But there are rules. Firstly, there are some things about my identity that I want to keep secret. Secondly, we need to disguise as women else we will get fucked and not the good kind. Besides that, you need to stick close to me. I know a witch or 2 so I can bail you out when things go wrong.
“When things go wrong? Not ‘if’ things go wrong?”
Rule number one if you travel with me. Things always go wrong. Now I have also something I want to do there so you will have to bear with it.
“I am asking for a lot so this is fine.”
Right but the most important thing is to tell nobody about what we’re about to do.
“Sure. My lips are sealed.”
Good. Nilah we’re going to try something new!
Nilah turned into her fox form and I started to draw a transportation circle.
This normally requires a transportation circle on the receiving end but I have tweaked it so that it is more accurate. Let’s see set destination to behind Azu’s house. Delay. Hmm how about 2 minutes. Ok done! Nilah hat!
Nilah jumped on my head and transformed into a hat. I used [Transform] and turned into Agnès Oures.
“Whoa!”
And I will put some illusions on you. Decide on a name.
“Bombina!”
Uh… sure why not.
I made Bomba look like a red head Misha.
Now try to stay as silent as possible, your speech patterns are… not serious. It’s how I got found out.
“Wait you have been there before!?”
Get everything you need, no place for useless questions!
The circle started to draw in ambient mana and started to activate. I hope It is accurate enough.
It went off and a white flash appeared. We had arrived on Azu’s roof. I was just a bit off. The problem was that we were quite visible so I covered us with illusions to hide ourselves.
I do feel that there is a problem. Why didn’t we get redirected to the entrance I had gotten sent to when I invaded Witchaven? I had us disguised as Misha because I didn't expect it to succeed. I looked around and noticed that the barrier around the city was down. This can’t be good.
Bombina, I think the problems have already started. So much is off here.
I unlocked Azu’s backdoor with [Azure Spear] and we went inside.
“What is it? Ohh I like this voice!” Bombina looked around while making strange sounds so he could hear his owoman voice.
Azu’s house was as I had left it.
The barrier protecting this city is down. Either something has successfully invaded or the academy in the center of the city is in trouble. Let’s find your witch first. What is her name?
“Leanna Nightspear”
I assume you have no idea where she lives so we need to go to the academy. There is a high chance someone knows who she is else I might know someone who might. And remember, don’t talk and don’t do funny stuff.
“Ok.”
We walked over to the front door and went outside. I had to instantly dispel a [Flare].
“Who are you two and why did you come out of Ayaru’s house?” A red-haired Misha was glaring at us and was readying another spell.
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I am her mentee.
“Men tea? What is that?! Answer me!”
Ayaru is my mentor!
“I don’t know what that means! Who are you!”
I dispelled a [Heatwave] before the magic circle completed.
This Misha doesn’t seem very bright, her power is real though. How do I get out of this?
I am Agnès Oures and who might you be? Maybe we can talk this out.
“I am Beatrice Manarune, the strongest and most beautiful Misha alive!”
I inspected her. I could guess why she could make that claim so boldly but I think Azu had her beat in both of that.
I disagree! Azu… Ayaru Mistflower kicks your ass any day of the week!
“Oh, that bitch is still alive! So, she decides to send her fan after she ghosted me! How about I beat you up and have you drag me to her!”
You mean you kick my ass and I drag her to you?
“Agggh!”
And what do you mean she ghosted you? She had been sealed away for over 2000 years and you guys did nothing for her!
“Ha! Make up more believable lies if you want to convince me! We all know that she is dead…”
I sensed a trace of sadness. What did they tell this chick? Does she believe Azu is dead or ghosted her? She makes no sense.
What would convince you that I know her?
She pointed her catalyst at me.“Bring her here!”
Besides that unreasonable request.
“I don’t know! Use some of her skills or drop a [Meteor] on this stupid city!”
I don’t know how a [Meteor] is related to this but I did learn [Meteor] from Azu. I will just use [Azure Spear].
I showed her [Azure Spear] and her hostility dropped.
“Aya! Is that you?!”
No… I told you that I am her mentee, kinda.
“You look so different! I didn’t recognize you!”
Hey listen! I’m not her, I know her!
“Oh.” I saw disappointment but she recovered.
Bomba pointed at the confused and stupid Misha. “Hey… Agnis… Agnès, isn’t that the Crimson Eagle?”
Oh, you’re right, she is the what’s it called? Mage hero and the Crimson Eagle. You’re correct.
Bea looked toward the academy. “I will believe you. For now. Now help me destroy this city!”
Uhm, can I ask why?
“These jerks from the capital came here, messed with Remi and freed the stupid council members. I didn’t know Remi had sealed them away but that serves them right! I’ve had enough of having those dear to me get treated so poorly!”
What? But she said she had a year… ugh, so that’s happening now… Bombina. Go with my shadow clone. We have landed at the worst time possible. Bea, I will help out.
“Bea? You didn’t lie, you do know Aya!”
Huh? I guess it works out if that convinced you.
I made a shadow clone and send it with Bombina. He looked unsure but still went with my clone.
Hey Bea, a question. How strong are the Misha messing with Remi?
“I can only take them one at a time. They came with 5 and have released all the stupid council members. It would have been easy if Aya was here…”
I am not Azu but I will pull my weight, let’s go!
Bea hopped on her catalyst and flew off to the academy. Meanwhile, I had to run... I forgot that I’m quite slow in this form.
“What are you waiting for! Fly after me!”
Note to self, I will have to figure out flight if I want to be more convincing as a Misha. I hated being slow so I decided to use short range teleports.
I arrived at the gate of the academy, the same time as Bea arrived.
“Oh, you made it without flight!”
We found several Misha in fancy robes on the campus. Remi was getting dragged around, beat up and bloodied. Her hat had gotten confiscated as did her catalyst. She had series of seals on her. Not only the council members but other Misha were verbally abusing her.
Hey I also have something to say to her!
I got in quite easily after saying that. Remi’s eyes opened wide when she saw me.
Remi, you are so reckless You knew this would happen and here you still are. Whatever happens next, you have brought upon yourself!
I figured out how to hack into the hats of everyone here in this short moment and stole all of their hats. I walked over to Remi and used this confusion to break the seals on her. I handed her hat and catalyst.
An idiot has asked me to help you.
“Who are you! Do you realize that all your accolades will be stripped and that you will be banned from Witchaven for defying the great council?!” A council member wanted to point her catalyst at me but she couldn’t as I had stolen it.
Well good thing that I’m not a Misha.
I canceled my transformation and I had all the hats stacked on each other on my tails. Each tail had a stack of hats.
Bea pointed at me. “Hey! You’re not a Misha!”
Nope, sorry Bea, I am Agnis Hourai, I’m a nine tailed spirit fox.
The council members attempted to cast magic but they either failed or the magic was weak.
“I thought that you had gone extinct!”
Nope not yet.
I managed to get Remi to our side when a council member used some sort of magic and got her hat back. The other council members did the same but not all succeeded.
Interesting. Either way we need to get you out of here Remi.
“You do realize you just made an enemy out of the Great council? The capital will hear about this and they will hunt you down!” A council member yelled as if i should care.
I smiled. Don’t I have a ‘Flee on sight’ order on me? Did you forget why you got this order on me? Nilah! Show them what you got!
Nilah returned to her fox form and started stealing the mana from the attacks flying at us.
Bea was just standing there and pointing at me. “Hey, who are you!”
Remi cast some weak healing spells on herself and turned toward the useless redhead. “Bea, he’s a friend of mine. He has revived Aya’s research. He also… seems to be our race’s natural enemy.”
“So, he will help us destroy this city?”
“Huh? No!” Remi looked at me with a face pleading me to not destroy Witchaven.
You want to destroy this city? Then I’m your guy! You mentioned [Meteor] right? Azu thought me that! How about we both drop one. You’re the Crimson Eagle, right? I’m sure you can also use [Meteor].
Bea’s mana surged and she seemed to get serious. “They will intercept us though.”
Well, I can do something about that but first. Remi do you know a Leanne Nightspear?
“She moved to the village to the base of the pillar not too long ago. She had found a possible research partner and prepared by moving there.” Remi said with a weak voice.
Oof. Ok thank you. In that case I will have my clone bring him there after some information theft.
“Are you still stealing information from us?!”
Well, there is a chance this city is going to get destroyed so, yeah?
I saw that the Misha in the city were either banding behind the council members or fleeing. I felt a manaburst next to me and Bea caught on fire, more importantly, it was as if her hair had turned into fire.
“So, you are serious about this eh Bea?”
“I can use [Meteor] can I!?” Bea asked but the magic circle of [Meteor] was already half completed.
Go for it.
I will have to give up on information theft because I am going to make sure that this [Meteor] hits. My shadow clone can solve the information theft part.