Master Of None

Chapter 2248: 2248. Fickle Wind

"You know that it's dangerous for Zephyr to go with you, right?" heere was a stern tone in Gil's voice.

"If you are that worried, why is it that you aren't coming too?" Walker's rebuttal was enough to make Gil look around.

He was about to say that he would be going, however, he had been told that he had his duties here in Genesis. He couldn't just leave for the island with Zephyr and a few angels to talk about history. Especially since he had bene shirking come work here and there. Alma would really beat him up if he avoided that work.

"Don't you trust that Zephyr is strong enough to keep a sound mind while we speak with them?" Gil shook his head, he was not doubting her strength. It was just the worry that came with his closest partner from before he even knew that Zephyr was within the bow he used. Their bond was unique.

Relying on one another in battle and sharing their mana with one another. That had created a unique bond that had been unspokenly perfect. Zephyr would worry about Gil doing exactly the same thing "If anything happens, I am going to war with the wind elemental plane."

"That's a war you know you won't fight alone. But I have a feeling that everyone will be on our side if anything happens right now. Balance is the most important thing for the elemental planes." partially serious but also a little joking, Walker made sure that his firm smile gave Gil some peace of mind.

While the topic of war was not necessarily worthy of being comedy, it was the addition of comedy that stopped Gil from worrying too much. Sometimes some joking was just the right thing for a situation like this.

Regardless, the week had passed them by fairly quickly for what they had been busy with. Gil's work with the forest and the guards around the new building of a smaller magic tower had been enough to make him lose all energy. The plans were over a month long to ensure that things progressed smoothly since there was no research at all to base the architecture on yet. Things might fail or need to be changes, therefore, safety was a major focus.

Walkthrough himself had been busy meeting with the angels. Every single member of the archivist angels chosen had been reevaluated by him. Not just in conversation, but also with mana and their affinities. Even the smallest affinity for wind mana might cause them some issues. He did not want this endeavor to be an issue at all.

"Gil, this time Ventus will also be present. You have heard her wishes to venture in to the wind elemental planes to explore the potential of wind dragons going there one day. She will be making her plans with the true wind sage if possible. Do you expect that She will allow harm to come to Zephyr?"

Su broke the conversation between Walker and Gil making a very clear point. "I know, that doesn't mean I won't be worried." Gil knew that Zephyr had come to see him to reassure him as well before she went to contact certain wind spirits. However, he still was uneasy. That was just what happened when a family member was off doing something dangerous. Anyone would feel the same.

"Then tell us good luck and let it be. We will be back in a few days." Her tone made it clear that they were leaving and that was that.

As Gil waved at them and shouted behind them, Walker turned to Su, "you're coming with us?"

"Oh no, I am going to be waiting at the teleportation rune formation for when the true wind sage or anyone else gets back. I have a few wind mages and wind dragonkin that wish to wait with us." Su's lie in front of Gil made Walker wonder just what was with her.

The more that Su took control of different projects and helped out, the better she was getting at managing people. Let alone the fact that she could easily make many people go against their wants for the better good of a single cause. It was terrifying but also somewhat respectable.

That aside, Walker saw that those going with him were already present. The wind spirits had also sent along a message that they had sensed a great deal of wind mana coming from the bridge to the elemental planes since early in the morning. It was time to go.

The familiar feeling of teleportation made Walker less unhappy than usual. The feeling was not overly pleasant, but his body had adjusted to it more and more as he slowly delved in to space mana. The knowledge he gained while within the elemental planes was still rooted deeply within him. He had to pursue it to gain strength to be able to venture there again, safer than last time.

The moment that they appeared on the island, Walker was surprised to see a greater change in the ruins.

There had been a struggle to move to the top where the bridge to the elemental planes was. Mostly because the rebuilding of the ruins to make it safe was just harder to maneuver through. However, now, there was a staircase built on the side surrounding the ruins. It was a separate build that allowed for safety but also speed while the researchers and builders moved in and out of the various openings of the ruins.

Otherwise, he also noticed that the buildings had been reinforced with rune carved stones to ensure that any issues from visitors would be resisted. Whether it was flames or ice. It would be easier to recover the village on the island later. Beyond that, many more elemental spirits and spirit race lived here now. That was a good thing though, since they could sense the mana flow better.

"Ah! I knew you would be here." A harsh breeze hit Walker, nearly knocking him over. Walker had no idea what was happening until he saw Zephyr appear beside him and help him from completely falling over.

"I can sense it! You have a lot of affinity with wind. And you feel like those strong ones. Ha! This was worth it. And that stubborn icy old lady told me that I should behave. This place is

great!"

Now Walker understood. The warning is about the personality from the true water sage about the true wind sage.. Just as wind was fickle and energetic at times, this was the same for the true wind sage. He even moved around using condensed wind to better copy some of the clothing that he saw people wearing.

"You have wings. That's new. You look like someone familiar. But what race? Can't be angelic wind spirits. Not the gale demons either. Maybe you are related to the griffin worshippers? Now now, so different."

"True wind sage, these are angels. They are archivists and wished to ask you for help speaking with the angelic wind spirits about their past history. We knew that you would be able to make such things happen due to your standing within the elemental planes." Walker felt the wind mana grow slightly, an unsettling amount.

"I would gladly give you a personal tour just as I did with the true water sage. Fair is fair. She gave me advice about the elemental planes and meeting her fellow sages. She even told me about how you represent wind to such a high degree, I'm surprised that more wind spirits haven't appeared just to see you."

Flattery. Some basic and sneaky flattery. That was how to handle dangerous people whose emotions could shift instantly like this.

"She did? Who knew that she could care so much. Good good good. Then I will make a few of them come here. These little angels won't survive since the area is full of razor wind piranhas. That bridge is always moving. So odd. So hard to keep track of. But I can bring more around if you need." The true wind sage was darting about in the air, his shape still changing.

"As long as the wind elemental plane is where that bridge resides, I will control this part of my wind mana, the moment that changes, I will cease to be here. So, we have a lot to do! Start with that dragon there who looks at me like I am some mythical being. Then end with the wind spirit who's not a wind spirit. It's very interesting!"

The wind spun up some sand causing everyone to wince slightly. But this was good, the true wind sage was curious and that could help them right now. Especially since he was not openly against Genesis and Walker right now. If he was curious, then he had a mind open enough to learn about Genesis.

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