Chapter 53 - Contact (1/2)

”Negotiations?”

Mai shouted in pure surprise. She was forcefully brought along while preparing for the war, but now, Azula suddenly brought the concept of negotiations between two warring factions.

”Yeah. In fact, the only way we can actually stop the Avatar from controlling all the elements would solely depend on this negotiation.”

Leaning back on her chair, Azula snapped at Mai and frowned.

”Where is Nik? I haven't seen him for a while...”

”Didn't you... this morning just...”

Mai immediately stopped as a beautiful arc touched Azula's lips, making Mai feel even more annoyed.

”You certainly enjoy peeking, you sneaky little girl. You understand that you can enjoy with us anytime, right?”

She seductively leaned forward while placing her hands on Mai's thighs while bringing her face closer to her flushed face.

It was at this moment, a soldier from the other side of the door immediately started banging on the door, ruining the mood Azula tried to set-up.

”What is it?”

Her snappy reply failed to deter the soldier as the situation really demanded the Princess' grace.

”Your highness... an outdated battleship made contact with our destroyer. The identity of the person on the ship is... Prin— it's the exiled traitor— Zuko.”

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”Now THAT is a ship...”

Brian spoke with amazement while Iroh simply nodded at his statement, making Zuko grunt in frustration.

”If you like it that much, you are free to leave.”

”Please don't take any offence. I am merely admiring the craftsmanship, not the human force.”

Zuko glared at Brian for a good moment before he looked at Iroh and then barked out.

”Uncle, is it alright to initiate contact with them?”

Gazing back at Zuko, Iroh smiled mildly and comforted his nephew.

”We cannot support the prisoners any longer. We might as well transfer them over to the destroyer, or use them as a chip to attain the Avatar.

Of course, if you really want my honest opinion, then I recommend freeing them.”

”No way in hell!”

Zuko snarled a retort before his eyes constricted as he saw the faint figure that always became the reason of his nightmare.

Even Iroh was surprised by her presence.

The Heir of the Fire Nation:— Princess Azula.

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The Destroyer was in fact, designed to be utilised as three layers. The training layer, the mechanical layer and the drill layer with the surface covering most of the part.