Chronicles of the Red Sovereign

The tour was quite informative really, although Bernard did tell me that he was only showing us the less complicated areas of the ship. The rest would be revealed (or rather “You’ll probably stumble on them on your own one of these days.” His words, not mine) at a later date.

To be honest, the ship was very impressive as it was massive. Ideas I only read from books that were only available in Avalon Isles (apparently), as well as things I only heard from Athena and Hephaestus when they recount their stories of their previous world were implemented in the ship.

The most impressive one, I think, was the hangar (except for the bridge that is). It had these vehicles I had only seen on books.

“They’re called jets. It’s powered by magic ores which needed to be replaced every once in a while so I have to remind you that we need to secure a place to replenish our supplies.” Bernard said and motioned to the five black jets in the hangar.

-Wow, he really did make vehicles from that world only run on magical energy. The guy really is a genius. But then again, he has an artificial spirit working for him.

“And it’s airborne too, right?” I added. Everyone looked at me surprised but Bernard only smiled.

“So you know.”

“Athena and Hephaestus talk about those a lot. I even thought it would be nice to have such modes of transportation in Afasia, only that their inner-workings are complicated.” I replied.

“Not when you’re like me. I used to design and create stuff like this in my previous life. Well that and many more.”

“Obviously.” I said, shrugging. “So, why do we need such vehicles again? I thought SS Archangel can fly?”

“It can, but the Archangel is built for high altitude and long periods of being airborne. And besides, I don’t think it’s a good idea to fly over a place with such a big ship. People will think we’re enemies, or worse, aliens.”

-True. That does make sense.

Bernard then pointed to the ones that looked like different kinds of carriages, only without horses, and another set of vehicles with only two wheels. “Those are called cars and motorcycles. They’re mostly land-based. Like the jets they’re powered up by magic ores and has a few enchantments on them for their intended purpose.”

I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at his words. But rather than Bernard explaining to me, it was Anubis who took the limelight.

“Some of those cars look like ones used by the military back in our world.” he said. “Usually they’re sturdier than regular cars.”

“Exactly! If we ever have to scout an area or visit an area we are not sure is safe, such cars are the go to ones.”

“But they don’t exist in this world.” Senior Andrei, no, Andrei (he told me to call him casually a while ago) said. “Don’t you think they’re too eye-catching?”

“I suggest not using it inside cities.” Freya suddenly voiced out. “We can use it in the wilderness or places without much people. And if some of those ‘cars’ are really used for military purposes, then they’re useful in a battle. We all know there’s an incoming one.”

Everyone seemed to agree on it.

“Everyone can learn how to operate them. I set a simulation room in the ship so you can all go practice.”

The tour ended with us going to what supposedly were our rooms. Bernard led Anubis and I to mine. Well it was connected to an office so we ended up there anyway.

-As for Anubis, we still have to talk. Does he even want to be on our little group?

“Think of this place as our new home.” Bernard said as he made himself comfortable to the visitor’s area of the office. “I already programmed Sally to give you the highest level of clearance since you’re the captain of this ship.”

“Why?”

Bernard looked at me with a confused expression. I sighed and gave him a small smile. I then turned to Anubis. “Hey can you give the two of us some privacy? Sally? Give Anubis a room in the ship and show him the way.”

[Affirmative captain.]

-Already? Now then…

Once Anubis left, I faced Bernard who was making his way to the couches.

“Sally, can you secure the room so no one can eavesdrop on us?”

[Yes captain.]

“And please call me Nyxtriel.”

[Affirmative Captain Nyxtriel.]

I gave Bernard a pointed look but the idiot only shrugged.

-I guess I’ll just have to deal with it.

“Bernard, why are you doing all of this? Like creating this ship, giving me the highest authority of this ship and Sally, and probably a lot more. So why?” he was about to answer but I cut him off. “And don’t say because we’re friends. Sure I cherish you guys as my best friends but I want to know why you’d go through all these lengths just to be my subordinates. I’m pretty sure you’re aware of the dangers I’m about to plunge into.”

A few seconds of silence enveloped the room. Bernard was looking at me with a confused expression but then it morphed into understanding and then he started chuckling.

“It’s simple. Because I want to. All of us want to. And your sister gave us the necessary push to realize it and act on it.” he snorted. “In my previous life, there’s this genre called ‘isekai’. It’s about people summoned from another world or reincarnated into another world, like me, and becoming heroes. The content on those stories are adventures and magic, and I’ve always loved those stories. I’ve always dreamed on going on adventures and whatnot. And now, I’m experiencing it, well half of it. I may not become a hero like the protagonists of those stories but I am grateful on supporting you on becoming one and go on an adventure with you.”

I only sighed, agreeing about wanting something and wanting to achieve it.

“The others have their reasons which I think you can already take a guess what, but we’re here for you. Whether you like it or not, we’re stuck together now.”

I scoffed which turned into a giggle. I looked at him and he only smiled.

“Fine. I suppose I don’t have to remind you of the dangers we’re going to face once I start whatever it is I have to do.”

“Yep. Wait, what do you have to do? Do you have plans?”

“Yeah. I have to get my tails back.”

I fished out the map Hestia gave me from my Item Box and laid it to the coffee table. “This map is magical; it will show you the location of what you want the most. See the red dot? That’s the location of one of the things I want most.”

“It’s like Jack Sparrow’s compass, only it’s a map.”

I only looked at him with a raised eyebrow, but he shrugged. “Never mind. Uh, a fox tail, I guess it’s one of them?”

“Yes.”

“Red Moon Castle, in the Island of the Giants?”

“I’ve been there before for a short time. It’s an island ruled by pirates.”

“Huh, the irony. Sally, scan the map and upload it to the system.”

[Yes Mr. Thesax. Would you like me to set the ship on route to the coordinates shown in the map?]

“No, not yet.” I inserted. “We need a plan first.”

[Affirmative Captain Nyxtriel.]

With that settled, we only needed to form some plan to get my one of my tails.

“Oh, one last thing. Here.” Bernard handed me a small metal box. “Everyone have one already. I figured we still have to have some means of communication and access to Sally even if we’re apart so I made those things.”

I opened the box and saw a small circle device, a pair of glasses and a small glass container.

“The circle is placed on the ears, it’s for audio purposes. It has a sticking enchantment so it’ll never fall off. The glasses enable you to see information and whatnot, same with the contact lenses. All three are connected to Sally and doesn’t really have a limit on range. Unless some form of magical EMP is present then those will stop working.”

-EMP? I think I heard that term before.

“They also double as tracking devices so we won’t have a problem locating any of us.” he added.

“Are you sure it’s safe? What if somebody else can track us using it?”

“No worry. It’s set on a frequency only available to us. I doubt this world has any hackers or something considering such technology doesn’t even exist yet. It also has protection spells so it’s all good.”

“O…kay? These are impressive.”

“Yep!”

[Sorry to interrupt your conversation Captain, Mr. Thesax, but a Poseidon is looking for you outside the ship.]

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A.N:

Hey everyone. Sorry for vanishing for like a week. I have been busy lately. I just finished a week long virtual seminar and I’m currently sick (one of the cons of taking the vaccine). To make up for it, I’m updating two chapters today! This is basically my apologies to you. Also, there’s an announcement in the next chapter (Chapter 130), so do please give it a read.

Thank you!

Xoxo,

Niche_Bezarius