Master Of None

Chapter 1223 – 1223. Foreign Systems

"Walker's right. We would have left today if you had it planned. We would have gone with you no matter what." Su gave Onyx a soft pat on the head. She looked at Onyx as if he was her younger brother as well. And as far as he was concerned she was one of his older siblings. 

The small conversation that Onyx and Midnight shared using their minds was silent but seeing Midnight puff up her chest and Onyx lower his head, he was clearly happy. She had most likely praised him since she would also be helping out hatchling dragons to find their own places soon. It was a brother and sister moment they shared in finding and helping their species in the world. There didn't need to be words, just looks between them. 

"So, Alice was able to train with all of you a lot?" Walker had wanted to ask since he heard what Gil said, he didn't want to seem too prying though since they had just gotten back.

"You should have seen it. She changed her song and focused on the condensation of tons of tiny arrows. They fell without my control but it could have easily messed up those horned rabbit hoards we saw. It's a great way to deal damage to an area. It also is very hard to dodge. I don't know how much mana it used but it was crazy." Gil had a very high opinion of the fact that Alice was able to train and plan how to do such a thing. The party was at a much higher level than her yet she was able to use her critical thinking to use her skills to her advantage. 

"The only downside is she can't move around while doing it. She basically becomes a sitting duck. I'm also pretty sure that's so she were to move she could hurt herself since she isn't immune to her own skills. That was a strange fact that I caught on to. But it's the same with me and my elemental fist. It hurts me too when I use the fire elemental knuckles." Remey's point made them all think. Their skills were double bladder swords. They could be their end or their beginnings. It all came down to how they used them and the care they took. 

"She may not receive many more skills for some time. From what she showed me, the songstress system is like the minstrel or other singer type systems. They have very limited skills. She just happens to have one that she can use to create a variety of situations. I need to learn from her more." Onyx also held Alice in very high regard. He recognized the differences in systems and how using skills could change a situation even if the use was not what was originally intended or expected. 

"Even if she doesn't receive any skills she is amazing. She can heal people beyond anyone her age. She can fight. She cares about everyone. I can't wait for her to come with us." Walker forgot to hold back and spoke a little too honestly in front of everyone. However, no one said a word. Gil was holding back a small laugh while looking at the door behind them. 

Alice had walked it right at that moment to join them and was redder than a tomato. Su just calmly poured another cup of tea so that they could keep talking and catch up. They had plenty of plans to make. One such would be going to the Genesis building to call a meeting to speak about the dragons. It would be interesting to see what would be happening. 

It was only another hour before they all made it to the Genesis building. From there Remey and Gil split off while Alic and Onyx headed toward the cathedral. Su, Midnight, and Walker had promised to fill everyone in on what happened since they were the ones with the most news to report. They also understood that everyone else had to prepare and plan things too. 

"Sir hero! Is there anything I can help with?" Walker was surprised by the little voice that greeted him. When he looked down he found a girl barely up to his hip looking up to him while in a uniform matching the other clerks. 

"Uhm, yes. I am going to call a meeting of the representatives to speak about the royal dragon court. Please let them know." He wasn't sure that this little girl would actually be able to do so. However, she watched as she grabbed a few papers and started folding them. She whispered in to them while doing so and dripped a little ink on them. It was very strange. 

"Done and done." The little paper ink stained bird flew off after the girl dropped it. "I'm glad to meet you. I am the newest member here. I am a mystical origami system user. I can use folded paper birds like magic!" 

"Oh, you are from elsewhere aren't you. Did you come from the north on the ships?" Su saw the difference in facial features and recalled that many ships from the north would bring people with such features and strange systems. 

"I am. My mother brought us here from over the ocean! I found my system while playing with my brothers and they said I could work here sending messages and greeting people. It's a lot of fun. Everyone is so nice." She seemed more than happy and Walker wanted to ask her about the places she had been but that would be for later. He saw Scylla walking in behind him with a questioning look before she zeroed in on the little girl and understood. It appeared she had seen the skills this little girl used before. Walker would just have to ask Scylla while they waited for the others to arrive. 

"Then welcome to genesis. I will see you around later." The four moved off toward the meeting room. Scylla didn't say much until they had made it there. 

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