The Beast and the Sword Book 3: A Koi's Journey

Page 25: Reunion

(Second Opening Theme: Arifureta S2 OP-Daylight Performed By MindaRyn)

After everything had calmed down, both groups had taken shelter for the night. Thankfully, the Magic Knight Tower that had been stationed near Tolsa had been nearby. Each of them had a lot of catching up to do, and understandably had a lot to talk about.

Feodora, Pluck, Karasu, and Avalon, along with Cian and his people explained all they had know. It had been relatively the same information they had heard in the Crazy Jester.

There had only been on difference however.

Feodora had to tell them about the mark on her wrist. Hers... And Asta's and Yuno.

"So then---" Nozel said, "---This mark you three posses, is the only thing that can through the Wild Storm?"

"It's like I told you." Feodora said, "Cian's parents explained it to me. This mark---Somehow we're connected to both Prism and Aurora. I'm not sure how to explain it, but it'll provide us a way to get through the clouds of the storm without being harmed."

Nozel, Jack and Charlotte pondered at this.

"I know how crazy it sounds---" Feodora said, "---But this mark managed to help us before. At least it helped Asta and I before."

"She's right---" Asta said, "---When Prism was hurting, the mark helped get to her. And even in the cave, it helped us bring her back. If Feo says this can help us get through, then I'm going to trust her!"

"How is this even possible?" Charlotte asked, "Where did you even get such a mark?"

"It... Happened back when Aurora first appeared." Asta said, "We didn't think much on it before."

"She's only given it to myself, Asta and Yuno." Feodora said, "It hasn't happened to anyone else."

"But why?" Nozel asked.

"It could be instinct on the Dragon's part." Cian said, "Naturally since Aurora is a young dragon she imprinted on the three of them when they first met Prism. Therefore, she trusts them to protect her and her host."

"Whatever the case---If it's going to help us get to Prism, I say we take it." Nolan said.

"Still can't believe a dragon actually exists---" Molaris said, "---Let alone its occupying a young girl."

"If I didn't just listen to it, I'd call everyone here crazy." Alex said.

"You can't be serious." Nozel said, "We don't even know if it will even work."

"What choice do we have?" Yukiko said, "We already know the Assassins are breathing down our necks and will attack the second the storm passes. I say we go one step ahead of them, since they don't know about Aurora."

"Yeah--Though--" Acer said. "--We need to warn Julius about them and have him send in reinforcements. I'm sure now that Meroleona has been taking over the Crimson Lions she can spare us a few men. And even William can help us out."

"Then I'd say we split up." Naotoshi said, "A few of us we'll stay here in the Magic Knights Tower, inform Julius then wait for backup , while the rest of us will go to Tolsa to prepare the people for protection and evacuation."

"With all due respect if the Assassins do plan on attacking we need everyone we can spare." Charlotte said, "Now that we have additional allies, I don't believe we can afford to wait."

"And with respect Captain Charlotte--" Cadfan said as he stood, "---We can't afford to start a panic. If we went as a large group, people would be uneasy. If we went as a small group, then they wouldn't panic."