Flamma: “Rise and shine Louise, it’s a new day and the day of the fight.”
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Louise tossed and turned before getting up and meeting the day. Thoughts of the story Flamma told her yesterday still floating in her mind.
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At first, she was mad and then deathly worried. She was a commoner and Tech was apparently sick. What chance did they have against a noble? But thanks to her experience with Aeron and reassurance from Flamma, she decided to trust her familiar.
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Didn’t make her any least frightened for her. She did not want Flamma to get hurt. The thought made her weak in the knees. But she didn’t let these new feelings show. Flamma is still her familiar and she is still the master. She can’t let weakness show.
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While Flamma helped Louise get dressed, she asked a question.
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Flamma: “I really want you to see me fight but if you’re not up for it then I’ll be fine.”
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Louise: “Don’t underestimate me, I’m perfectly fine. I can’t stay in bed forever. Besides, I need to get my hands on my fake.”
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Flamma: “She’s in a worse state than you think. But I understand.”
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Flamma: “What a minute, where’s your wand?”
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Louise froze when she remembered what happened to it. She doesn’t want to lie to Flamma. There should be nothing but trust between a familiar and their master. But…she promised Aeron.
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As much as she liked Flamma, Aeron did far more for her. He taught her magic and freed her from her fate as a Zero. She had no choice.
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Louise: “I don’t need it for now. I might even get a new one soon. Don’t worry about it.”
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Flamma: “Well, alright. Let’s get through classes fast so we can get to the fight quicker.”
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Louise nodded before opening the door and rejoining school life.
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The day went by without much problem. It was almost normal. People were surprised by the structure built by Tech but a quick explanation by Raskreia calmed them down.
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Time flew by until it was time for the fight. Everyone was in attendance. Even Jake was sitting in a tree facing the fighting arena. Aeron is also in attendance, but in a place no one can spot or sense him.
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The only person not here was Zander. But it didn’t take long for him to also show up. He opened a portal nearby and joined the crowd. Kirche almost immediately went to his side.
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Kirche: “Hello again, Zander. How was your trip back home?”
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Zander: “Standard for the most. Maintenance, fighting demons and spending time with the priestesses. But they did notice that I smelt like another woman.”
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Kirche: “Oh? I hope didn’t get you in trouble.”
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She says with a seductive and sly smile.
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Zander: “Nothing I can’t handle. But for both our sakes, I would recommend keeping a few feet away.”
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She sighs before doing what Zander asks.
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Kirche: “Very well, I’ll do as you ask.”
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Kirche: ‘For now.’
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With that done, all that was left was the fighters. Another fight that will make history is about to begin.
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At the same time and same place as yesterday.
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The courtyard near the lab was filled. In addition to those mentioned, the student body, teachers, and servants alike all joined to spectate. Even Osmond was watching with bated breath. They all were wondering how these three would perform.
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No one has seen Tech or Flamma fight. Only a few knew Dove was Dovahkiin but even those few were curious how she would fair in her human form.
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At one end was Guiche, dramatically posing for the audience. On the other end was Flamma and Dove. Flamma had a unique red cleaver while Dove wielded a normal sword.
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Flamma: “Heh, considering the turnout, this better be a good fight.”
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Dove: “Sadly, I have a feeling this will be very anti-climatic.”
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Guiche: “I commend you two for not running away like some people. But since one of you seemed to be a coward, it’s up to me to begin.”
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Guiche: “My Runic title is Guiche the Bronze. And this is-”
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Before he could finish, a small round silver ball came out of the lab and floated over the place while projecting a few holo screens for all to see. Even more of these balls floated out and took a place all over the combat area. They then sent their live feed over to the one hanging over them before an enthusiastic voice boomed over them all.
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“Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to this fight, I am Nav, your AI speaker for this slaughter!”
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Another small ball, painted in yellow and black floated over to Guiche and announced a message(with his face plastered on the screens).
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“In this corner, is the Challenger- Guiche the Bronze! Say hi to the fans bub.”
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Guiche wasn’t sure what to do but went ahead and did a quick wave and hello. It then switched to Dove and Flamma.
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“And in this corner, we have the maids Dove and Flamma! Careful, they are more than what they seem.”
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Dove: ‘Yeah, that doesn’t raise eyebrows Tech.’
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Flamma: ‘Cool.’
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“But they won’t be fighting alone, no sir. Guiche foolishly challenged 3 opponents.”
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The large doors to Tech’s lab began to open up slowly with shadows holding a silhouette of some figure with large bulky arms.
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“The center of this deadly trio, lady and gentlemen, welcome to the field the long-time Genius- Tech!!”
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It was then that Tech stepped out of his lab with his new Exo-Ware named Brute Fist.
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The arms were a dark green while its body was mostly black with dark green armor parts on its chest, back, head, feet, shins, and knees. His eyes were covered with a black visor and his grin could be seen showing his confidence. He was pumped for this!
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He took a few heavy steps forward and banged his large fists together, generating sparks.
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After his grand entrance was made, he told the visor to fold back into the helmet so he could look at Guiche with his eyes.
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Tech: “So…what do you think? I made this especially for you. Like it?”
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Guiche: “Like it? It’s completely gaudy! You have no sense when it comes to beauty or elegance do you?”
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Flamma: “Well I for one, like it.”
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Dove: “It’s a very…inspired design.”
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Tech: “You may be the playboy but it seems I’m the one winning with the ladies.”
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Flamma: “Don’t push it Tech.”
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Guiche glared at the trio and held out his Rose wand.
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Tech: ‘Really? This guy is a complete dork!’
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Guiche: “Enough! Are we going to talk all day or are we going to fight?”
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Tech: “No, please by all means. Go ahead.”
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He said smoothly before doing a mock bow and sending the mental command to bring down the visor and shut the mouthpiece. Tech is ready for battle.
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Guiche swung his wand, petals touching the ground bringing forth 3 of his female Valkyrie golems.
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Flamma: “Is that all?”
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Tech: “Same, not very impressive. They’re made of bronze, empty inside and there’s no extra support. Is this guy…even taking us seriously?”
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Dove: “He does think we’re nothing but commoners.”
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Tech: “I know but…this is just sad. So how should we do this? Slaughter or turn-based?”
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Dove: “I think it would be more impactful if we started things off.”
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Flamma: “Yeah, I’m dying to give playboy a very rude awakening.”
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Tech: “Alright, but don’t rough him up too badly. I want a turn.”
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Guiche: “Don’t mock me!”
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Guiche commands his summons to attack the two maids.
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Dove: “After you.”
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Flamma: “Thanks Dove, I’ll give a good opening act.”
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Flamma walked forward and watched as the three Valkyries rushed toward her. Before they could come in for a strike, Flamma’s cleaver started to glow brightly with a malevolent red color. Steam surrounded the blade in a screen.
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Flamma gracefully danced around the attacks from the Valkyries, leaving them wide open for attack. The rune on her left hand glowed the same color as the blade she was using. With a single swing using inhuman speed, she sliced the golems in half without much effort.
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Flamma: ‘I don’t remember swinging my arms that fast in my human form. As far as I know, I can only do this in my dragon form. Oh well, might as well use it to my advantage.’
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Everyone who was not in the know, gaped at her. A mere commoner, sliced three golems summoned by a noble with just one hand.
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Guiche: “No! This shall not stand!”
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The blond declared while frantically waving his wand around. Six petals fell to the ground, summoning six more golems. This only caused Flamma to chuckle darkly.
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Flamma: “Six? Perfect, Dove you take one half.”
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Dove: “Got it.”
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Dove dashed into the fray, faster than most could see. She quickly and efficiently tore apart 3 of the golems. As for the other 3…
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A deafening chorus of metal crashing against metal echoed in the air. The crowd blinked before they turned to where the golems were. The last three were a mangled mass of wrenched armor parts, crashed into the wall between the wind and fire towers.
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Everyone stared back, dumbstruck at Flamma. Guiche was nearly pissing himself in unadulterated terror.
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Above Flamma’s ass, was a massively scaled tail with metal spikes on its top and concentrated into a massive club of pain at the end. The tail swung upward before slamming down onto the dirt, causing a small tremor.
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Dove: ‘What? She can partially transform? Wish I could do that with Dragon Aspect. Actual limbs instead of just ethereal armor.’
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But that wasn’t all, Flamma’s cheeks were covered in scales. The whites of her eyes were now abyssal black. Her mouth was curled into a smirk before she spoke with a volume that boomed louder than her voice would seem to manage.
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Flamma: “That was fucking pathetic.”
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Dove: “Agreed.”
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Tech: “Hey! Don’t take them all out. I want to test this thing.”
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Flamma: “Fine, I’m bored anyway.”
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Dove: “Your turn Tech.”
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Tech: “Great, time to show this world what science can do.
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At this point, this wasn’t much of a battle. But it got even worse when Tech entered the ring.
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Tech: “Come Guiche, I know you can do better than that. Set up some more golems for me.”
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Guiche swallowed any raising fear and summoned the rest of his Valkyries. His rose wand now fully out of petals. 13 golems now faced Tech.
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Guiche: “This isn’t over. Once I’m done with you, I’ll-”
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Tech did a mock yawn, cutting Guiche off. Tech charged and rammed one down before stopping on it with his heavy left foot, crushing it in one go. Then he pushed his right arm to the one in front of him, caving in the golems chest.
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Next, he ducked and spun left, swinging his arms out to push the rest back. Then, using that momentum, elbowed another with his left arm. Using the bent back arm, he grabbed another. Once he had a hold of its smaller frame, he threw at 2 nearby golems. Knocking two down with the one. He continued toying with and destroying the golems with no issue.
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But Tech wasn’t done.
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Both hands then shifted quickly into big maces. Tech swung these new weapons at four charging golems. Needless to say, they were torn to shreds by the force alone.
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When Guiche saw the carnage, he ordered his remaining four Golems to back away so he could think of an effective plan. But coming up with one was hard. He thought the boy was merely bluffing about it being "made just for him" but now…now he's paying for it.
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As for Tech, he was grinning like crazy. In the frame of 45 seconds, he had demolished 8 of his golems with ease. Admittedly they were faster than they appeared, but he was even faster. Brute Fist was designed to be a brawling Exo-Ware; so he gave it fast reflexs and proximity sensors to warn the user of an incoming object or person. Faced with his unmatched intellect, he had to say it.
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Tech: "I am a Mad Genius!"
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Deciding that Guiche’s three-second break is up, Tech attacks again, but with another little surprise. Sure it was a Brawling Exo-Ware, but that didn't mean it didn’t have long-ranged weapons.
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Tech: "Activate…Kinetic Cannons"
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The two hands then transformed into cannons. He then loaded them with compressed air rounds, so as to not rip through the golems and into the observers.
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He took aim at the first golem and fired, sending it flying with a pushed in chest. He then fired his other arm at one with a shield raised. The shield did take the brunt of it, but it also caved in and bent the arm back and hit the wielder in a way that made it useless.
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His first cannon then reloaded after his second shot and fired at the next, ripping off its legs. Done with the cannons, Tech reverted his hands back to normal. But he wasn’t done.
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He then smiled under his face plate while bringing back his right arm and calmly saying-
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Tech: "Get over here!"
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The hand was then trusted forward. It flew with a laser chain holding it and used it to grab the golem. Guiche was so in shock that he didn't have time to tell any commands to his Valkyries at all.
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When his valkyrie was pulled back to Tech, he merely crushed it and tossed it aside. Job down, he calmly walked towards a now petrified Guiche.
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Once he was right in front of him, he cracked his knuckles.
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Tech: "Gad enough? Or do you prefer I show off a little more?"
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He says while grinning like mad under the face plate.
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Guiche: “I-I-I y-ye-yeild.”
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With that Guiche passed out from exhaustion and simulation.
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Tech: “Technology: 1, Magic: 0.”
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Flamma coughed, getting Tech’s attention. He sighed before editing his statement.
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Tech: “Fine, a draw then. Or maybe a half-point for magic. You can’t deny I destroyed more Golems.”
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Flamma: “If Guiche could handle it, I’m sure we could destroy more.”
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Tech: “We should settle this when I make my own small army of golems. Then we’ll see who’s better.”
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Flamma: “Looking forward to it.”
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With that, the battle was over. Tech began walking back to his lab while the maid duo went to rejoin the crowd.
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Flamma: “You know, I’m starting to think this was all a big waste of time.”
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Dove: “It wasn’t all bad. We saved Siesta and I think Guiche learned a valuable lesson.”
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Flamma: “Don’t fuck with the maids?”
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Dove: “That…and humility.”
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The crowd was stunned by the display of power. Some for different reasons than others.
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For the nobles, this was a wake-up call. Sure, Flamma wasn’t fully human but Dove and Tech were human to them. Despite being commoners, they had the ability and/or resources to challenge them.
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Jake was surprised by just how advanced Tech’s arsenal was. If his world was that far ahead, even he would have trouble with it.
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Tabitha originally followed Kirche just out of habit. She didn’t really care about the duel. But now she’s glad she came. Tech has caught her eye. The knowledge the boy must have to build all of this in one day. It’s truly fascinating.
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Zander has seen many things but even he was impressed by the technology on display. He’s interested in what else Tech can do. Maybe he can even help his own realm.
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Kirche only came here to spend more time with Zander. She didn’t care about this fight one bit. Tech did impress her but Flamma and Dove drew her attention more. She couldn’t help but see them as rivals for Zander’s affections. And with the skills they’ve shown, Kirche may have to step it up a notch to keep ahead.
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Raskreia was possibly the only one not too surprised by the events. The only thing that did surprised her was Flamma’s dragon nature. It was much like her own, there’s even an air of divinity to her. Rask will definitely ask her about it later.
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Osmund was deeply worried. Tech has shown to be very dangerous if trifled with and his full abilities haven’t been shown. With the support of Louise’s familiar and a maid with sword skills far above the norm, there is much to worry about.
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Aeron wasn’t impressed by the maids but Tech could be trouble. He can tell that he will get even stronger in the future. Worse still, he has a good relationship with Flamma. The only other familiar that has some pull on Louise. Flamma alone was bad enough but her with Tech will be an issue. This is one weed he feels the need to cut quickly.
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Miss Longuevuille was unsure what to think. In the beginning, she thought the old man made a mistake betting his money on the commoners. She was greatly mistaken. This had her shaken up for sure.
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Colbert was amazed by Tech’s abilities but his focus was on Flamma’s runes. They were quite strange and somewhat familiar. He will be paying a visit to the library after this.
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Louise was amazed. Yes, Tech was incredible and Dove impressive. Both beings she summoned and that is something to be happy about. But her focus was on Flamma. She wasn’t a commoner, but somehow part dragon. Her first familiar, the one that accepted her.
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She could have easily refused like the other dragon but instead chose her despite having the power to refuse. Everyone else probably saw her abyssal eyes and felt fear. But for Louise, she thought they were the most beautiful things she had ever seen.
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But more than any of the ones before, the one most affected was Siesta. It was a dream. A part of her didn’t want to believe what she saw because it was so impossible. But it happened. In all rights, she helped make history happen. But at the moment, she didn’t care. She was touched that they would go so far for her. She has truly never had friends like them.
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She ran up to her fellow maids and jumped into their arms, giving them the warmest hug she could manage. They readily returned it.
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Flamma: “There, there Siesta. No noble is going to hurt you while we’re around.”
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Dove: “Right, commoners have a right to happiness too. Now come on, I’m sure Tech would appreciate a hug too.”
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She could only wipe the forming tears and nod at their heartfelt gesture.
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Dove: “Tech! Wait for us.”
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Tech heard her and turned around. He waved to them to follow him inside. The maid trio went inside and the door shut behind them. As it does, Louise can’t help but feel a bit left out.
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But she pushed down any jealousy and dispersed alongside the rest of the crowd. She had another familiar she could talk to. Maybe he’ll join her when she goes and confronts her fake.
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Author Note: I'm alive and in a better state than before. I hope you like the length expansion of this story. But sadly, this doesn't mean I'll be able to update this on the regular. I hope I can since I love writing it but life will be a bitch so you know how it is.
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Tell me what you think of the story so far and the implied pairings. I'll see you next time, if there is one. Thanks for reading. 441Please respect copyright.PENANAC0ed8k5DgD