Chapter 111 - The Ark Of The Guardians (1/2)

”And you are just going to drop me off like some passenger?”

”I'm not from this Time Frame either. I'm already trespassing my own rules as a Time Mage. But while I am here, I might as well fulfill the promise I made years ago. To keep you safe.”

”But I've just only met you! You are not making any sense at all!”

”Spoilers,” replied the Mage.

He then leaped into the gate, dragging Nova into it.

”So, we went a hundred years into the future or the past?” asked Nova, her face seemingly disappointed at the trip.

”Past, where the last sweep from the Barren Pillars took place. They won't know you, but they'll recognize me. And by the way, what's up with your expression? Didn't enjoy the hop through? Not comfy enough for a princess?” asked Raiyen, giving a small tap on the princess's forehead.

”Didn't expect it to be that boring, that's all,” she murmured.

”As I said, I'm no time traveler. I have no time machine, only me and my element. So don't expect me to pick you up in a blue box and head to Valokia,” explained Raiyen, walking towards the stone entrance.

With a hundred years into the future or past, the layout should remain the same, that is if the kingdom didn't get ransacked too harshly.

”Is that another planet? Can we go?”

”I'm not a Space Mage,” said Raiyen, finally dragging the girl out into the open.

Just as they left the vicinity of the castle, they were greeted by the fierce and bold footsteps of the shining armored giants of the Arks, the Barren Pillars' strongest division; the Guardians.

”They are huge!” gasped the poor princess.

Royalty and title meant nothing against these giants. They loomed over the duo, inching forward with their massive legs. Instead of flesh, they were made of rock with moss as hair.

”What do we do now? Shall I use my powers?” asked Nova, who got ready to strike.

”Are you kidding? You don't stand a chance against them. They aren't just any old Knight in shining armor, they are guardians. Their Elemental Resistance is higher than most First Rate Mages. They might just deflect your Memory attack back at you.”

”So are you going to fight them?”

”Why would I? Their boss is my friend, my partner in crime,” he said, smiling.

”What's a boss?”