The Arks - Chapter 401

“Looks like he was well-prepared if he was going to die on a mission,” said Tomoe, impressed at Gab’s preparations.

“Indeed, he was a man who could look ahead. I can’t guarantee that I’m as good as him but I will try my best. But I will have to take care of Kai as well. And I think I would need help for that for these coming months as Albion shifts its leader,” explained Charisma, looking at Kai.

Everyone’s gaze fell onto Tomoe as he was playing with Kai. The fox could feel the weight of everyone’s stares and look at them in confusion.

“What? I wasn’t paying attention with my ears being pulled like this,” said Tomoe, with Kai clinging onto his ears.

“Tomoe, can you look after Kai for a few months? We will prepare a special room for you in the Old Chapel if Charisma doesn’t mind,” asked Mavislin, with her big, round eyes.

“I don’t mind, it would be better for Kai that way.”

“I’m not a babysitter! And besides, I need to train your underling… I won’t be able to care for him!” protested Tomoe, finally getting Kai’s hands away from his ears.

“I could help you with that, we can take turns in taking care of Kai! Please….” pleaded Mavislin, going near to Tomoe.

“I refuse! I don’t do well with tiny humans!”

“I beg to differ! Look at how much fun Kai is having with you! Even when you are so angry with him. It’s just for a few months… Please… I would be in for these few months, no missions since I need to take care of the orphanage so I can help you…”

Raiyen could not help but laugh at his Familiar. Tomoe was getting irritated by the moment and Kai was still on his ŀȧp. But the child wasn’t pulling on anything, he was merely dozing off.

“Look how the tables have turned, Tomoe. So what would you do now? If you keep rejecting her, she might end up hating you…” whispered Raiyen.

If it hadn’t been for the tiny human on his ŀȧp, Tomoe would surely send Raiyen flying out of the Domain. Sensing Tomoe’s anger, Kai tried to calm him down by cuddling closer to the fox.

“I will never hate my comrades. Please be mindful of what you say, Raiyen,” said the Valkyrie, with strict eyes and voice.

“Of course, Lady Roydon.”

Tomoe laughed inwardly at Raiyen having to get scolded by Mavislin. Looking at how Kai clung onto Tomoe while he was in slumber, Tomoe sighed and agreed to take care of the child. Mavislin was delighted while Raiyen looked impressed.

Charisma took the chance to pack Kai’s stuff and the group prepared to head back to their main base.

“He usually likes to bite on plushies, I hope these would suffice. He loves his best friend, Manny the monkey. Gab handmade it for him,” said Charisma, passing Kai’s stuff to Mavislin.

“Don’t worry, the Old Chapel can make new ones for him. I will come by after a few months to check on you as well,” replied Mavislin as she exchanged the stuff with Tomeo for the sleeping Kai.

Tomoe transformed into his fox form and Raiyen hopped on with the baggage. And after a long talk with Clement once more, Clement thought it would be better to go with the Akrs instead of helping Charisma. It was surprising for Mavislin but not so much for Raiyen.

“I found myself liking the Mages a bit more than the humans. Though I am fully human, I just don’t like the way they work. And your Magecraft makes it seem so much more fun,” reasoned Clement, getting onto Tomoe.

Clement had been so used to Mages to the point that he didn’t care if he was mounting an oversized fox. The Valkyrie stretched out her wings, which made Kai stir in his sleep. He didn’t wake up, much to everyone’s relief. But he was smiling happily clinging onto Mavislin’s ċhėst.

With their farewells done, Mavislin closed her eyes and took flight. Seeing the Valkyrie soar through the skies made Charisma’s heart flutter, to know that her husband was finally at peace. A gentle breeze hit Charisma’s cheeks, the same way Gab had always kissed her before leaving.

Tomoe, Raiyen, and Clement were the first ones to touch down, followed by Mavislin and Kai. The vines opened up fully, signifying that everyone was home. And the scene could not be any more different than all those years ago when Mavislin first stepped in.

“This is on a whole other level of Magecraft,” said Clement, with his eyes bedazzled by the scenery.

“Well, you haven’t been too exposed to the Magecraft of our levels so I’m not surprised that you are this shocked,” said Raiyen.