A Shogun's Fall

Chapter 2: Red on the Islands

Soon after they departed. The Renaisian Empire sent at least ten airships, a marvel to be held but a danger to those who know what the Empire wants. It took at least seven hours for them to arrive on the islands of Inazuma. Shortly before their arrival, many people. Both men and women, children and pets were enjoying a peaceful festival in one of the villages in Inazuma. Music filled the whole town as dances and paraded and many confetti was thrown around. Kites were decorated in the skies with several designs something complex, like a dragon, or something simple like a normal diamond-shaped one. But soon, their waves of laughter and merriment faded as the blue skies were covered, overshadowing the people down below. Most were panicking, not knowing who they are and some already knew who they are judging from the symbol and the machinery alone.

One child pointed at one of the airships and said. "Mama, mama, look! Flying boats! Flying boats!" She ecstatically exclaimed.

"Papa, what is that?! It looks so cool!" Exclaimed another child.

The children themselves and of course, the adults had never seen an airship before but unlike the children though, the parents knew what this means. To them, it was an invasion. Several people from Inazuma's noble family and their great houses were worried, even the Raiden Shogun herself. Seeing the airships from her home, covering the skies. Seeing this, angered her.

As for the invading Renaisian soldiers. They looked down on the innocent people of Inazuma before leaving them alone to set up a base of operations. They scoured the entire island making sure that everyone knows their presence, even the neighboring islands saw their airships and just like the people from Watatsumi island, the children were excited while the parents were mortified. Satisfied with their reactions, Kaiden orders the Helmsman to steer the ship and as the Helmsman did as he was told, the other ships also followed.  

They then scoured the whole island and found a perfect spot to land. Below them was a large area filled with only grass but next to it was a thick forest and it would be a perfect area to set a basecamp. Without even telling the soldiers, they immediately knew what Kaiden was thinking. Landing five of their airships, they began to unload the men and the supplies like food rations, elemental crystals, and many more.

Once the men along with Kaiden touched the ground with their boots. They first had to check to see if there are any enemies close to their location and in the forest, sending out a two-team party to scour the entire woods. Kaiden along with the rest of his party checked and saw no signs of any natives along with the second party. Satisfied, he ordered the rest of the transportation airships to land.

As soon as the airships that carried their weapons and tools for war landed, several engineers piloted the Magi-Armor. The ground shook as soon as their new and improved Magi-Armor walked out of the airships.