106 Did i just raise a flag? (2/2)

”aer scelerisque” Translation: Thermal Air

The air inside of the Ice cube which covered them all, became warmer. So much that you couldn't even tell that there was a blizzard outside.

”Good, let's go.” Said master as she cut open a hole in the cube for them to exit

Ariel and Serena didn't even try to understand how unsurprised john's master's reaction was, and instead, thought of it as something normal.

As they exited the cube, the hole which master had cut, Closed off by itself

”John, won't the warm air inside cause it to the ice to melt and potentially evaporate?” Asked Ariel as she tested her knowledge

”As long as I keep supplying the ice with magic, it should be fine, and it's not warm enough to evaporate the ice, but that was a good question” Said John

”I see...” Said Ariel as she thought over her understandings

Serena who watched also thought about what he had said. It was the basics that they were taught, but gaining a better understanding of them would always help.

As the three followed their master they found themselves on the inside of a cave

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”You're...”

The familiar face, then spoke up

”So you've finally arrived. Do you know how long I've been waiting here?” He asked

”Master's brother...” Said John

John was surprised to see master's brother. He suddenly disappeared after they had that encounter a year and a half ago. Master's brother looked slightly older but still had that young face.

Serena and Ariel were very surprised, even more than when john had formed an ice cube in an instant.

”John, why didn't you tell us master had a brother?” Serena whispered to the two

”Because you never asked” John replied

”He makes a fair point” Whispered Ariel

”I can see that...” Whispered Serena

”You know I can hear you right? We're in a cave, a quiet cave.” Said master's brother

The three nervously chuckled

”Anyways, sis, I waited 2 weeks for this. Is he ready?” He asked

Master then looked at john. John didn't understand what the two were talking about as master never went into detail about what they'd be doing, where they'd be going or what sort of training it would be. But in the end, all he could do was trust her.

As scary as she was, john really respected her.

”... He's... …. … ready.” Said master

”Why was there a delay?” John asked with a smile on his face

His smile was to hide how worried he was, he knew something bad was coming from him. Whenever master was uncertain about something bad things would happen, and now she was really uncertain

”Alright, then it's your responsibility if anything bad happens, everyone follow me” Said master's brother as he walked deeper into the cave.

John had a bad feeling but after coming all this way, there's no way he could back out. Especially not in front of Ariel and Serena who were watching.

Master's brother led them deeper and deeper into the cave until they eventually reached a dead end, or rather, an edge.