Chapter 35: Report
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Chapter 35: Report
Lucia believed that overexerting ones body could lead to vulnerabilities during crucial moments.
Therefore, relentlessly pushing oneself like Shiron did was not her preferred approach, even before considering that it was impossible.
Training was good. However, taking breaks in between was equally important. The habit of always leaving room for the unexpected, which had become second nature, remained in her unchanged, even if her body did.
After a rigorous workout, the girls gathered at a pavilion set up near the practice well to relax and chat.
The topics werent anything extraordinary. Excluding her past life, Lucia had led a rather mundane life, farming potatoes in the fields. And Siriel was just a nine-year-old with no significant experience.
So, youre saying theres a huge ship floating in the sky? And its made of steel?
Occasionally, their conversations took such surprising turns. Siriel knew things that Lucia was unaware of. One could attribute such differences to their differing backgrounds and eras. Still, the vast discrepancy sometimes made Lucia suspicious.
Yeah, I tried it for the first time recently. You know, its massive, but its also incredibly fast? It took only two days to get near here from the capital. My grandfather said it might be even faster than a train.
Hard to believe. Ive heard that trains move at least twice as fast as running horses.
Lucia felt relief while her heart raced. She was fortunate that Siriel, a kind-hearted girl, informed her of these things beforehand. Anyone less kind might have ridiculed her for her ignorance.
Siriel continued speaking, amused by Lucias reaction.
So, Lucia, youve never been on a train? You said you were born and raised in the Helrun region. The distance from there to here is quite significant.
Well when my father came here, he carried me on his shoulders, running all the way.
Lucia replied with a bitter smile.
A surge of emotions overwhelmed her.
With flying ships and metal beasts roaming the land, Glen chose to race on foot till they got motion sickness. As much as Lucia hesitated to say it, her father, Glen, despite his appearance, was an uncultured, ignorant man.
Why would he do that? Carriages are available, right? Its inconvenient.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
He might have been a bit frugal. Why bother using it when running is faster?
Weird.
Siriel laughed at Lucias joke, covering her mouth, while Lucia chuckled at her young friends innocent reaction.
Hmm.
Finishing her sentence, Siriel sipped her drink through a straw. The drink was a special treat for the delightful girl that was given by Encia. The tangy freshness of the lemonade revitalized them, causing Siriel to shiver slightly.
It would be great if you could also join on the airship.
Yes, it would.
Well probably part ways after the inheritance ceremony, right?
I wish today would never end.
Siriel, with her head hung low and fiddling with her fingers, looked quite lonely, resembling a lost puppy. Seeing this, Lucia felt a weight on her chest. Noticing Lucias emotions, Siriel straightened up, shaking off the sadness.
Im sorry. I shouldnt have been so melancholic.
She tried to keep smiling as she looked at Lucia. She wished all the memories with her new friend were happy ones. However, Lucia couldnt help but notice the unease in her friends smile, which made her heart ache.
Doesnt she feel sad too?
It had only been three days since Lucia met Siriel, but it seemed enough for a bond of friendship to form. Lucia had grown quite fond of the version of Siriel she had seen.
Thus, Lucia found herself feeling regretful about the impending departure.
Such a lovely girl.
Despite her young age, Siriel was mature. She never acted pompous despite being from a noble family and was always polite. The way she expressed gratitude even for a lemonade moved Lucia.
My first friend in this life
Before coming here, Lucia had met peers of a similar age, but they acted more like animals driven by instinct. There was always a barrier due to their differing mental ages.
But Siriel was different. Why?
The reason soon became clear.
Something fell from above. Yet another unfamiliar magical beast. It looked grotesque, like an ugly bat. The bat, already an eerie creature, seemed even more hideous with this description.
Swoosh
Berta channeled energy into her sword. A blue aura danced around, forming a brilliant flame-like shape.
She cleared her mind. She wondered how this creature would attack. Only the thought of how to defeat the beast before her filled Bertas mind. Unsure of its movements and tactics, all she could do was stay alert.
Screech!
Its mouth opened, revealing rows of sharp teeth.
Clang!
Her energy-coated blade was bitten, but there was no injury inside the beasts mouth. Her main weapon was sealed. But the beasts only way of attacking was its tough jaw. Berta had many tricks up her sleeve.
Pop!
A powerful kick landed on its belly, and the impacted area burst open.
Whew.
After several more battles, Berta finally returned to her destination. The sight she was greeted with was a solitary castle. Has her hard work finally paid off?
Could it be the relief that it was over that made her eyes moisten?
Tears of pride streamed down her face, tears that werent shameful to show anyone.
However, her tear ducts dried up in an instant.
Due to the young master who came to greet the worn-out Berta.
Where have you been?
Well
She bit her lip in the face of a more challenging opponent than the magical beasts. However, words she didnt expect came from Shirons mouth.
Do you know how worried I was?
Pardon?
Berta was taken aback.
For a moment, she wondered if she had misheard. Kind words from him?
Really?
Why would I lie to you?
At those words, Berta ran to him like a dog. Her nose was stuffy from all the hardships of the day. Overwhelmed by emotion, Berta hugged Shiron tightly.
Master. I I almost died.
I see. You must have had a hard time. But
Yes?
Berta wept in Shirons embrace, but he didnt wipe away her tears. Instead, he handed her a pen and paper.
Whats this for?
You have to work. Forgot to write the report?
Hurry up, my arms getting tired.
Can I rest a bit? I feel like Im about to pass out
Then write while resting. You can do it, right?
Yes, I can.
Good. Lets do well.
Berta naturally nodded. It felt like arguing would only lead to more trouble.
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Chapter 35: Report
Lucia believed that overexerting ones body could lead to vulnerabilities during crucial moments.
Therefore, relentlessly pushing oneself like Shiron did was not her preferred approach, even before considering that it was impossible.
Training was good. However, taking breaks in between was equally important. The habit of always leaving room for the unexpected, which had become second nature, remained in her unchanged, even if her body did.
After a rigorous workout, the girls gathered at a pavilion set up near the practice well to relax and chat.
The topics werent anything extraordinary. Excluding her past life, Lucia had led a rather mundane life, farming potatoes in the fields. And Siriel was just a nine-year-old with no significant experience.
So, youre saying theres a huge ship floating in the sky? And its made of steel?
Occasionally, their conversations took such surprising turns. Siriel knew things that Lucia was unaware of. One could attribute such differences to their differing backgrounds and eras. Still, the vast discrepancy sometimes made Lucia suspicious.
Yeah, I tried it for the first time recently. You know, its massive, but its also incredibly fast? It took only two days to get near here from the capital. My grandfather said it might be even faster than a train.
Hard to believe. Ive heard that trains move at least twice as fast as running horses.
Lucia felt relief while her heart raced. She was fortunate that Siriel, a kind-hearted girl, informed her of these things beforehand. Anyone less kind might have ridiculed her for her ignorance.
Siriel continued speaking, amused by Lucias reaction.
So, Lucia, youve never been on a train? You said you were born and raised in the Helrun region. The distance from there to here is quite significant.
Well when my father came here, he carried me on his shoulders, running all the way.
Lucia replied with a bitter smile.
A surge of emotions overwhelmed her.
With flying ships and metal beasts roaming the land, Glen chose to race on foot till they got motion sickness. As much as Lucia hesitated to say it, her father, Glen, despite his appearance, was an uncultured, ignorant man.
Why would he do that? Carriages are available, right? Its inconvenient.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
He might have been a bit frugal. Why bother using it when running is faster?
Weird.
Siriel laughed at Lucias joke, covering her mouth, while Lucia chuckled at her young friends innocent reaction.
Hmm.
Finishing her sentence, Siriel sipped her drink through a straw. The drink was a special treat for the delightful girl that was given by Encia. The tangy freshness of the lemonade revitalized them, causing Siriel to shiver slightly.
It would be great if you could also join on the airship.
Yes, it would.
Well probably part ways after the inheritance ceremony, right?
I wish today would never end.
Siriel, with her head hung low and fiddling with her fingers, looked quite lonely, resembling a lost puppy. Seeing this, Lucia felt a weight on her chest. Noticing Lucias emotions, Siriel straightened up, shaking off the sadness.
Im sorry. I shouldnt have been so melancholic.
She tried to keep smiling as she looked at Lucia. She wished all the memories with her new friend were happy ones. However, Lucia couldnt help but notice the unease in her friends smile, which made her heart ache.
Doesnt she feel sad too?
It had only been three days since Lucia met Siriel, but it seemed enough for a bond of friendship to form. Lucia had grown quite fond of the version of Siriel she had seen.
Thus, Lucia found herself feeling regretful about the impending departure.
Such a lovely girl.
Despite her young age, Siriel was mature. She never acted pompous despite being from a noble family and was always polite. The way she expressed gratitude even for a lemonade moved Lucia.
My first friend in this life
Before coming here, Lucia had met peers of a similar age, but they acted more like animals driven by instinct. There was always a barrier due to their differing mental ages.
But Siriel was different. Why?
The reason soon became clear.
Something fell from above. Yet another unfamiliar magical beast. It looked grotesque, like an ugly bat. The bat, already an eerie creature, seemed even more hideous with this description.
Swoosh
Berta channeled energy into her sword. A blue aura danced around, forming a brilliant flame-like shape.
She cleared her mind. She wondered how this creature would attack. Only the thought of how to defeat the beast before her filled Bertas mind. Unsure of its movements and tactics, all she could do was stay alert.
Screech!
Its mouth opened, revealing rows of sharp teeth.
Clang!
Her energy-coated blade was bitten, but there was no injury inside the beasts mouth. Her main weapon was sealed. But the beasts only way of attacking was its tough jaw. Berta had many tricks up her sleeve.
Pop!
A powerful kick landed on its belly, and the impacted area burst open.
Whew.
After several more battles, Berta finally returned to her destination. The sight she was greeted with was a solitary castle. Has her hard work finally paid off?
Could it be the relief that it was over that made her eyes moisten?
Tears of pride streamed down her face, tears that werent shameful to show anyone.
However, her tear ducts dried up in an instant.
Due to the young master who came to greet the worn-out Berta.
Where have you been?
Well
She bit her lip in the face of a more challenging opponent than the magical beasts. However, words she didnt expect came from Shirons mouth.
Do you know how worried I was?
Pardon?
Berta was taken aback.
For a moment, she wondered if she had misheard. Kind words from him?
Really?
Why would I lie to you?
At those words, Berta ran to him like a dog. Her nose was stuffy from all the hardships of the day. Overwhelmed by emotion, Berta hugged Shiron tightly.
Master. I I almost died.
I see. You must have had a hard time. But
Yes?
Berta wept in Shirons embrace, but he didnt wipe away her tears. Instead, he handed her a pen and paper.
Whats this for?
You have to work. Forgot to write the report?
Hurry up, my arms getting tired.
Can I rest a bit? I feel like Im about to pass out
Then write while resting. You can do it, right?
Yes, I can.
Good. Lets do well.
Berta naturally nodded. It felt like arguing would only lead to more trouble.
Chapter 35: ReportLucia believed that overexerting ones body could lead to vulnerabilities during crucial moments.Therefore, relentlessly pushing oneself like Shiron did was not her preferred approach, even before considering that it was impossible.Training was good. However, taking breaks in between was equally important. The habit of always leaving room for the unexpected, which had become second nature, remained in her unchanged, even if her body did.After a rigorous workout, the girls gathered at a pavilion set up near the practice well to relax and chat.The topics werent anything extraordinary. Excluding her past life, Lucia had led a rather mundane life, farming potatoes in the fields. And Siriel was just a nine-year-old with no significant experience.So, youre saying theres a huge ship floating in the sky? And its made of steel?Occasionally, their conversations took such surprising turns. Siriel knew things that Lucia was unaware of. One could attribute such differences to their differing backgrounds and eras. Still, the vast discrepancy sometimes made Lucia suspicious.Yeah, I tried it for the first time recently. You know, its massive, but its also incredibly fast? It took only two days to get near here from the capital. My grandfather said it might be even faster than a train.Hard to believe. Ive heard that trains move at least twice as fast as running horses.Lucia felt relief while her heart raced. She was fortunate that Siriel, a kind-hearted girl, informed her of these things beforehand. Anyone less kind might have ridiculed her for her ignorance.Siriel continued speaking, amused by Lucias reaction.So, Lucia, youve never been on a train? You said you were born and raised in the Helrun region. The distance from there to here is quite significant.Well when my father came here, he carried me on his shoulders, running all the way.Lucia replied with a bitter smile.A surge of emotions overwhelmed her.With flying ships and metal beasts roaming the land, Glen chose to race on foot till they got motion sickness. As much as Lucia hesitated to say it, her father, Glen, despite his appearance, was an uncultured, ignorant man.Why would he do that? Carriages are available, right? Its inconvenient.This chapter was first shared on the Nvl1n platform.He might have been a bit frugal. Why bother using it when running is faster?Weird.Siriel laughed at Lucias joke, covering her mouth, while Lucia chuckled at her young friends innocent reaction.Hmm.Finishing her sentence, Siriel sipped her drink through a straw. The drink was a special treat for the delightful girl that was given by Encia. The tangy freshness of the lemonade revitalized them, causing Siriel to shiver slightly.It would be great if you could also join on the airship.Yes, it would.Well probably part ways after the inheritance ceremony, right?I wish today would never end.Siriel, with her head hung low and fiddling with her fingers, looked quite lonely, resembling a lost puppy. Seeing this, Lucia felt a weight on her chest. Noticing Lucias emotions, Siriel straightened up, shaking off the sadness.Im sorry. I shouldnt have been so melancholic.She tried to keep smiling as she looked at Lucia. She wished all the memories with her new friend were happy ones. However, Lucia couldnt help but notice the unease in her friends smile, which made her heart ache.Doesnt she feel sad too?It had only been three days since Lucia met Siriel, but it seemed enough for a bond of friendship to form. Lucia had grown quite fond of the version of Siriel she had seen.Thus, Lucia found herself feeling regretful about the impending departure.Such a lovely girl.Despite her young age, Siriel was mature. She never acted pompous despite being from a noble family and was always polite. The way she expressed gratitude even for a lemonade moved Lucia.My first friend in this lifeBefore coming here, Lucia had met peers of a similar age, but they acted more like animals driven by instinct. There was always a barrier due to their differing mental ages.But Siriel was different. Why?The reason soon became clear.Something fell from above. Yet another unfamiliar magical beast. It looked grotesque, like an ugly bat. The bat, already an eerie creature, seemed even more hideous with this description.SwooshBerta channeled energy into her sword. A blue aura danced around, forming a brilliant flame-like shape.She cleared her mind. She wondered how this creature would attack. Only the thought of how to defeat the beast before her filled Bertas mind. Unsure of its movements and tactics, all she could do was stay alert.Screech!Its mouth opened, revealing rows of sharp teeth.Clang!Her energy-coated blade was bitten, but there was no injury inside the beasts mouth. Her main weapon was sealed. But the beasts only way of attacking was its tough jaw. Berta had many tricks up her sleeve.Pop!A powerful kick landed on its belly, and the impacted area burst open.Whew.After several more battles, Berta finally returned to her destination. The sight she was greeted with was a solitary castle. Has her hard work finally paid off?Could it be the relief that it was over that made her eyes moisten?Tears of pride streamed down her face, tears that werent shameful to show anyone.However, her tear ducts dried up in an instant.Due to the young master who came to greet the worn-out Berta.Where have you been?WellShe bit her lip in the face of a more challenging opponent than the magical beasts. However, words she didnt expect came from Shirons mouth.Do you know how worried I was?Pardon?Berta was taken aback.For a moment, she wondered if she had misheard. Kind words from him?Really?Why would I lie to you?At those words, Berta ran to him like a dog. Her nose was stuffy from all the hardships of the day. Overwhelmed by emotion, Berta hugged Shiron tightly.Master. I I almost died.I see. You must have had a hard time. ButYes?Berta wept in Shirons embrace, but he didnt wipe away her tears. Instead, he handed her a pen and paper.Whats this for?You have to work. Forgot to write the report?Hurry up, my arms getting tired.Can I rest a bit? I feel like Im about to pass outThen write while resting. You can do it, right?Yes, I can.Good. Lets do well.Berta naturally nodded. It felt like arguing would only lead to more trouble.
