Aspiration to the Heavens: Becoming the Supreme Mage Vol 2- Descent of Darkness

Episode 86: The Remnants

*Alto*

I stepped outside my tent and noticed that the Wahkanians were nowhere to be seen.

"What happened to the others?" Ulissis asked as he peeked outside of the tent.

"Seems that they obtained the other two gems they needed," Arima said, stepping out of Orion's tent.

"So we're in this alone again," Onyx said as he kindled the fire.

"We got two gems from this alliance, little brother," Aban said, grinning. "Now we only need to pull our weight toward getting the remaining two."

"The ones that the Wahkanians didn't take out are sure to come here," I said, sliding my hands into my jean pockets.

"Hopefully they took out the other Hoinians," Uli said. "I don't want to face that scythe girl again..."

"Uhh..."

Uli and I turned around and saw that Danmall was starting to stir.

"Uli, stay close to him. That way he won't be able to use his powers."

"Hope that the girls are alright," Arima said, sighing.

"I'm sure those sisters are fine," Aban said as he picked up a fish from the fire. "Now how about we eat up?"

"Food?" Danmall asked, blinking.

Ulissis and I chuckled.

"Alto, get me an extra fish," Ulissis said.

"Sure thing!"

"Huh, should we really be wasting food?" Onyx asked. "They are the enemy."

"He's still a person," I said.

"Yeah, plus Dan and Hal helped me out when Sloane had me captured," Ulissis said.

"T-thanks," Dan said with teary eyes.

I chuckled. Was the guy really older than us?

"Ugh, that bug boy is going to regret this," Hal muttered. He raised his eyes and gasped. "Wait, what are you doing here?"

"You thought that only you five made an alliance? Wahkan and Sefa did too," Arima said as she walked over to our tent with several fish on hand. She handed one to me and three to Uli.

"I see," Hal said, narrowing his eyes. "Where are they now?"

Arima smiled. "They moved on."

Hal lowered his head. "So that means that some of our allies were defeated..."

"Most likely Sera and Harun. That leaves the remaining three allied nations, us, Mina, Xian, and Kyuu Seishin."

"Would benefit us if Xian, Mina, and Kyuu Seishin fought one another while we obtain the remaining two gems," Aban said as he stood behind Arima.

"Hey, don't appear so suddenly!" Arima yelled.

Aban chuckled. "Should the spirit mage really be saying that?"

Arima laughed. "I guess not, but still, you aren't a spirit. Or are you?"

"Well, I seem to be drawn to you like one."

Arima kept her head down and backed away from him. "T-that's so cheesy."

"It really is," Hal said, chuckling.

Aban glared at him. "Want me to tie you up tighter?"