269 Boiling Rain (2/2)
”Don't worry, Scy. I can still keep it up.” Akko said. It's not the time of showing off. We need you when something strong comes up.
”Just don't overexert yourself. You're one of our best guildmates and we need you.” I said... and for some reason, the barrier grew bigger... I just said to not overexert herself...
And so... It looks like the other ships were able to make their own defensive barriers but if this rain doesn't stop soon, then we're screwed.
***
It's been hours and Akko's barriers are starting to break. Lili's, on the other hand, is still up and Glace's group has three people combining their barriers to make it last longer. (Yuuki, Crimson, and Schneizel)
I'm so helpless right now. I can't even help them. I have an idea but it's really idiotic. Is it possible to destroy the rain cloud with my flames? I guess I just have to figure it out...
”Come on, FIRE UP!” I released a tremendous amount of mana to both of my hands. I don't think wasting mana here matters that much. I somehow need to stop this and wish that it might clear the hot fog.
”Scy! Are you planning on using that kind of power here?!” I heard the voice of Glace, she's whispering to me.
”Yeah, I might be able to stop the rain by using the shockwave of the explosion of my spell,” I replied. It sounds dumb but I have to at least try.
”That is seriously dumb! Let me tell you that it's already night time and if you use that kind of spell, it might create a small light that can reach the Island. You will be alerting them or other strong creatures nearby.” She explained. Well, I know it's dumb but you don't have to slap me with it.
”Damn it... there's a lot of things that I can't do. I just like to destroy stuff and get on with it.” I said a bit irritated.
”Don't be impatient. Everything has the right time. For now, let's do our best not to die. If we get discovered now, there's no way we can even reach the island.” I need to calm down. Glace is right. Sacrifices can't be avoided.
*CRACKS*
”The barriers are breaking! Come on, inside the ship!” Petula ordered and so everyone entered.
The moment the barrier collapsed, I carried Akko inside. I checked on her and I can tell that she's just peacefully sleeping and her temperature is quite burning. Zia and the other girls carried her to one of the rooms to change her clothes as she really needs to cool down. I hope she's ok.
***
Kraytus and Osia who are the only ones who can use ice spells did their best to cool down the inside of the ship. Thankfully, it wasn't as hot as I expected inside. Ceecee and Cherry used water spells inside while Kraytus and Osia froze them to give them a boost to create ice easier and so far, it's working.
The good thing about this is Two Teeth created two controls for the ship from outside and inside making it easier to control it. Also, there's a window in front of the ship so we can see where we are heading.
”Is everyone still ok?” I asked.
”Of course we are, though I would pay anyone who can take me home,” Petula replied... nice motivation.
After a while, everyone is getting tired and then I guess everyone fell asleep including me...
***
*CLANG CLANG*
Ugh... I woke up after I heard annoying metal sounds. Hmmmm?
”Wake up, babies. It's a new day and yep, we're finally out of the freaking Boiling Waters. Come on outside because you deserve a cold breeze and a wonderful breakfast.” It's Glace and she's holding a frying pan and a big spoon...
We went outside and oh God... how I missed this freshness. It's another small fun time for all of us. We ate to our heart's content and after that, every water user used spells to create rains that let us wash our sweats away.
”Everyone should be ready, we're at the entrance of Monster's Territory,” Glace announced.
”What's a Monster's Territory?” Leion asked.
”It's a territory of monsters. If we encounter a group of monsters, another batch will come so... we have to defend the ships at all cost.” Glace explained... ok... that doesn't sound so bad.
”Then, I guess let's just wait for them to come to us. I really want to have fun!” I shouted and everyone showed their excitement by shouting with me.