Chapter 35 - Desire To Protect (1/2)

”Rebellion of the Seas!” yelled Mavislin, without warning.

”Wait, Mavis! You have not perfected it, yet!” shouted Ysabeau, before a tremendous explosion sent the two Mages flying at the opposing directions.

When all have been composed, only the Old Commander stood strong. Mavislin had to use Lord Atlantia to stabilize herself in mid-air. Her wings were damaged gravely, limiting the amount of flight that she was able to do. Old Man Pond wasted no time in assaulting the weakened Valkyrie.

”What has a Valkyrie got gaining from this planet? Enlighten me,” asked Old Man Pond, knocking Mavislin away.

She cushioned the punch using the shield, at least it was better than flying to the next continent.

”You saved those humans below us. Everyone expected you to kill them but you spared them. You have a history of killing humans. Accordingly, why did you spare them?” asked Old Man Pond.

Still no response from Mavislin.

”Mayhap no one comprehends the way I think and feel after all,” replied Mavislin.

”At the minimum, I get why it is supposed to be called Rebellion of the Seas. The Rebellion is correct for sure, as your shield is unmeant only for protecting those who you cherish and love, but to rebel against the opposing team, with hatred and passion to protect,” guessed Old Man Pond.

Mavislin shook her head.

”It's not hatred that fuels the shield, it rebels because I want to protect. My driving force is the people that I wish to and will defend,” explained Mavislin, holding up her shield for another offensive attack.

Poisoned Pond caught the shield, sending a huge sudden wave of the wind across the area below once more.

”But the fact that we are fighting shows sign that you've got a grudge on me. Don't you loathe me for trying to bring back the Corrupted One?” taunted Old Man Pond, hopping away from Mavislin.

”I have no hate for you, even if you did demolish my home or divided my family apart. Don't worry, I know about your tampering in the Great Noble War. You took out a little family in the countryside of Valokia. I am reasonably convinced you don't remember. But I was that little girl who escaped,” replied Mavislin, smiling.