Trails of Cold Brave Sky Chronicle 9: Memories of Millennia

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During the break, Ariel's father and Umi were on the school building rooftop.

"Carrie's execution put me on edge. How can I get enough money to go back to my previous life? She got the house and custody of Ariel in the divorce, and all I had were people's couches."

Umi listened to Ariel's father continue.

"So you really don't have any money?"

The man nodded. "Should I try selling her possessions for money?"

Umi nodded. "Try selling in the black market. I don't think anybody would want to buy torture devices in the public."

The man then agreed to Umi's suggestion, and then prepared to fly. "I want to see who wins between my daughter and your son."

Umi grabbed on, and the man flew her to her seat, then went to his own.

"All right, the next battles will begin shortly. Make sure to get to your seats."

After three minutes, Zen came out to the field to provide some entertainment.

Dear morning moon,
why do you shine upon this wasteland of grief and longing hidden within that everlasting promise we made?
Dear morning moon,
why do you uncover the faults of this naked sword and the loneliness hidden within that everlasting promise we made?

My unsheathed blade is
Steadily
Silently
pierced by your pale light.
Steadily
Silently

This passion hidden in our heart,
now is the time to release it.
It's approaching with great fanfare,
cutting through the dark night.

The many tears we spilled will soon
form a rut, shining upon our desires.
Going on without rhyme or reason,
breaking through the walls that stand in our way.

Light is engulfing us.
Now, let's go! To that place!

The map to a miraculous future.
We'll draw up a new dream.
If doesn't go as planned,
we'll just have to rewrite the plan.

In the twilight of the many tracks left,
we'll find that glory.
This once-in-a-lifetime chance,
yes, we'll seize it.
Get your dream, yeah!

Prayers soothe our anger.
Now, set fire to your soul!

The map to a miraculous future.
We'll draw up a new dream.
If doesn't go as planned,
we'll just have to rewrite the plan.

In the twilight of the many tracks left,
we'll find that glory.
The answer waiting at the end
of this endless journey,
yes, we will seek it.
Get your dream, yeah!

...

After Helga signaled that the fighters were ready, Zen left the arena.

Aki was standing in the arena, not knowing who his opponent was.

"She'll crumble anything in her path, here's Ariel!"

Aki gasped once he saw Ariel fly into the arena. She had her claws equipped already, and Helga started the battle.

Aki began to swing at Ariel, and kicked her in the gut.

Ariel punched Aki, and shattered the ground.

"Ariel, thank you."

Aki closed his eyes, and got Ariel off guard.

"For what?" Ariel responded.