Chapter 339: Coles Predicament (1) (1/2)

Aiden looked at his cute little servant, Galina a while longer, trying to calm the torment of emotions still storming inside his heart. Even though he knew, he understood with his mind that what the girls have advised was the correct, safer path, his heart just couldn't agree to it.

He wanted to be close by, and give it his all, in case of whatever problem would arise. This girl is doing something that is not just incredibly dangerous, and equally as risky, but unlike him, she had no proper guidance on how to approach such a subject.

She was basically winging it, going forward by feeling alone. This may have miraculously worked for her for the time being, but what if something unforeseen would happen? What if she runs out of mana to convert? What would happen then? Could she end the session normally, or would she suffer some kind of backlash?

Understanding his worries, Enya's voice came to his mind once again.

'[As I said before, you can relax Aiden. There is no need to worry. Even if this process is not something that should have happened, it is not a bad thing. What she is doing is actually beneficial to herself. By converting the mana in her body, she is naturally evolving herself. She would no longer rely on that source of low-quality energy but instead will use [Soul Power] in the future.

Not to mention she would be closer to the elements she has an affinity towards, and she would also be able to use much less of her new reserves for the same effect. Also, she would be able to sustain her illusion much longer, turning it from a ticking time bomb, into a reliable effect. At the same time, the effect would be much stronger, causing it that even those much more advanced in the terms of the mystic arts would have trouble seeing through her disguise.]' She explained, attempting to calm the boy down.

'But…' Aiden tried to argue, but before he could come up with an argument, he was cut short as Enya continued further.

'[If anything bad happens, we will be able to handle it. Just go on, and get back to the other ones, they are probably waiting for you. Also, you should find that brown-haired human boy as well. I couldn't feel him in the inn last night at all.]'

Her mention of Cole or the strange lack of his presence finally seemed to do the trick and got through Aiden's resistance.

'What? Are you sure?' The missing friend managed to catch Aiden's attention. 'Maybe he went to a different place since I was missing? But even if that's the case, why? I was only gone for a few days unless it was urgent, he would have probably waited for me…' He speculated.

Looking at the girl sitting cross-legged, fully embraced in her own meditation, Aiden sighed, finally accepting the words of the two girls.

'Okay… you won. You are right, I would just hinder her and probably you two as well.' He spoke turning her attention to the sword girl paying attention from her soul space. 'Ryg, come out and protect her. I will be back tonight, I will search for the whereabouts of Cole, a human friend of mine.'

A moment later, the sword marking on her chest flared up as the red-haired girl appeared a moment later in a frilly, matching, rose-colored dress. She bowed, clasping her hand behind her body.

'As you command, Master. I will keep her safe and sound while you are away.' She spoke with an acquiescing, subservient tone.

In the next moment, she spun, turning around and facing the girl. She raised her hands above her head in the air, drawing an arc with her index fingers. As she did, the air resonated where her fingers draw a line, forming something akin to a dome made out of energy, covering the entirety of the bed in a protective cover.

The formation of the bubble was soundless, and formless, only a brief, barely perceptible fluctuation could be seen as it stretched around the area of its effect.

Although he was without the system, Aiden was fairly certain that whatever she did was a pretty high-level form of magic. Her actions were slick, she cast the magic effortlessly as if it was nothing.

With her spell cast, Ryg turned around again, looking at the boy with an inquiring look.

'Master, why are you still here? Shouldn't you be on your way? I am okay here. As you requested, once anything changes, I will contact you using the mental link we have.'

'[Come Aiden, you should leave now. With Ryg staying behind, I can keep monitoring the situation here through her.]' Enya added.

'Alright. Stay safe, little Galina, I hope you can fulfill your desires and grow as strong as you hope.' He muttered to himself, before turning around and walking to the door.