Remnant's Tactician

Chapter 66: United Strength

*No POV*

(Vale)

Near the outskirts of the Kingdom, several airships were lined as some of the Shepherds were loading up supplies within them. Amongst them happened to be Glynda, whose appearance was now better than before. She was currently speaking to Elias and Tiamo when they heard Sumire's hoverbike flying by and landed as she and Frederic got off.

"Sumire! I was surprised to hear that you were coming out of retirement!" Elias exclaimed. "I mean, you said that you hated fighting."

"I only fought to protect. Now that things have been happening, I have more reasons to fight." Sumire stated.

"Tiamo, is everything in order while I was away?" Frederic questioned.

"Of course. Those should be the last of the supplies." She saluted, directing their attention to the last ship being loaded up. "We're all set on course to Mistral."

Frederic nodded with approval. During his break, he made Tiamo his second-in-command as she was capable of handling things herself and guide the Shepherds in his stead.

"..." Glynda looked down, getting Frederic's attention.

"You seem worried." He spoke. "If it's Lady Robin, then you should be at ease. Milord is currently with her."

"I know. But that is not what I'm worried about." She said, looking at Frederic. "All of you, the Shepherds treated Robin like she was part of the group. Like a family, correct?"

"That's right! And boy was it a surprise to learn that that cousin of mine ended up here of all places." Elias casually spoke. "The Shepherds may be a mercenary group now, but we all are one big family!"

"Then please. When you do find Robin, protect her at all times." Glynda got out. "I got in touch with an old colleague of mine and..."

"Do not fret. We will always be by her side." Tiamo smiled. "Even so, Lady Robin is strong herself. Only those who are foolish and bold enough would be able to stand against her."

"..." Glynda blinked, bemused before covering her mouth. "Ha... Haha... I am glad that girl grew up with so many close friends and comrades. Then, would you pass a message on my behalf?"

"Ooh, of course we will." Sumire nodded. "Anything for the woman who's raised Robin well."

"Everything has been loaded." Riviera spoke, walking up to them with Wyck.

"Alright! Time we head out and have some fun!" Wyck exclaimed, pounding his fist. "Bet those kids are in need of help, so the Teach says we should leave the sooner we can!"

"Aptly put. Though are you perhaps missing something?" Frederic questioned.

"Huh? Yeah, Teach's got ever- Wait... My axe?! Where is it?!"

Frederic sighed as Wyck ran off to find it. The remaining Shepherds head on board, Frederic being the last to enter as he turns to Glynda.

"Are you certain the Kingdom will stand without our aid?" He asked. "With the remaining Huntsmen remaining here and the city still under repair, could it stand any more Grimm invasion?"

"Our base will be in the city's library, so we'll be ready for any attacks near the border." Glynda responds. "We'll be sure to see Vale restored without issue."

"Very well."

Frederic entered the ship as the engines roared. The furthest ship away began to take off in order. When the Shepherd's main transport ship was about to leave, Wyck managed to run up and hold onto the entrance door before it closed and jumped it, barely making it with his axe in tow.