Wisteria

Chapter 10

As the rain starts to pour down somewhere in an undisclosed location.

Hexl: So, they want me to go to "that" place?

Alvin: Indeed.

Hexl communicates with Alvin through a holographic projection.

Hexl: Ugh, I just finished up here. Do they really need me to keep tabs on those brats all the goddamn time?

Alvin: Need I remind you, those "brats" held their own against Eyola and countless Denizens already?

Hexl: I am aware and I have crossed blades with one of them already. But it's such a drag, can't you send me on more fulfilling assignments?

Alvin: I'm afraid that won't be possible at this time, Devus has everyone scrambling for preparations ever since that boy Ciel appeared.

Hexl: Uh huh, and what about Dextros and Yngvr?

Alvin: They have been assigned to assist Evol with her endeavours. Which leaves you to my care to look after those "brats" you so loathe.

Hexl: Fine fine, you and your lengthy reasons annoy the hell out of me.

Alvin: Just stating the facts, now hurry up. I'll send the "cleaners" to that place when you leave.

With that the projection call ends. Hexl stands over countless bodies in what looks like a now raided and destroyed outpost. Now flooded with the rain.

Hexl picks up his sword from the dead bodies that lay before him and retracts it into his coat.

Hexl: I sincerely hope they provide me with better entertainment if they stuck me with them.

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Underneath the shade of a dense forest, the sound of four certain individuals walk through glades in a ruckus.

"Are we sure this is the right path?"

"I'm positive."

"That merchant we passed by better not be lying because I swear-"

"Calm down Ferd, we are in the right direction. See? Look at that."

Suddenly, they reach an opening. They each burst out of the thick shrubbery and out into a clear view of what could only described as a technological city, surrounded by nature's embrace.

Ciel: We finally made it.

Lyn: Wow...

Ferd: Ladies and gent, welcome to Runedell.

Estella: The city of Technology and Enchantments...

Off in the distance, something appears to have lifted off from the city and is now flying towards the city. Estella spots this first and seems cautious.

She clutches the bow on her back ever so slightly, until Ciel places a hand infront of her.

Estella: ..?

Ciel: Relax, they probably knew we were coming. Why else would they send one...

Ciel squints his eyes as to see clearly what exactly is approaching them.

Ciel: ...VTOL?

It was indeed a VTOL. A heavily modified one at that. As it drew closer, Ciel noticed it was quite different from the standard vehicle they rode before. This one had a custom paint job, extra thrusters and what looks like dual mounted machines guns on each wing.

Ciel: Okay. I can see why you were being cautious Stella, but let's try and hear them out first.

Estella sighs.