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Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 11, 2020 20:24:49 GMT -5
Michail had to admit, this was exceptionally difficult. Perhaps, since becoming a Magic Knight, the most difficult thing he had ever been poised to do. He'd faced several opponents, gone on a dungeon, and also had to deal with the political scheming of the Silva family as a result of his own upbringing. But this? How could anyone expect anyone to have to deal with this? This was definitely the work of an Azure Deer, he was well out of his scope for something like this. Of the many strengths he had, this just had to be one of his few weaknesses.
Patience.
As it was, he was told to wait before he could take another mission and had to take a day off. Captains orders. The issue with that was that it prevented him from actually doing ... anything. He was an eager addition to the Silver Eagles, eager to prove himself through any means necessary. All for a good reason. Unfortunately, he couldn't do much of anything if he was forced to take the day off, which put him in a bad mood.
He wandered the Royal Capital. The thought did occur to him to visit the Common Realm for some shopping, but he shook the thought. Lord knows he wouldn't be able to keep himself in check. No doubt she was watching him somewhere, the wretch.
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 12, 2020 23:58:31 GMT -5
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[attr="class","glentext"] The Royal Capital wasn't the most enjoyable place for Charles to be at, but after being called to ensure some details from his report from what occurred at Kikka. The Black Bull didn't have much of an option, either way said thing didn't take long and he was now heading down the streets of the Capital. He was hungry, so getting something eat before heading back to the base sounded like a nice idea to him. Considering he was in the Capital he expected that the restaurants around the area were probably fancy and usually only middle to high class people went to eat to those places. [break][break] His laid-back style of walking combined with the Magic Knight Mantle he was wearing that had the emblem of the Black Bulls. The squad known to harbor the misfits within the Order of the Magic Knights. Charles made his way down the streets heading towards a restaurant someone recommended him to go eat if he ever found himself in the Royal Capital. Of course as the lazy silver mage walked, he accidentally bumped Michail. The Black Bull felt as he bumped into someone, as he walked. Quickly stopping and looking back. "Oh, my bad..." He spoke in the lazy tone that defined him, unaware that the Silver Eagle wasn't having a good day and the fact that he bumped with a Black Bull out of all people didn't make things any better. [break]
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 14, 2020 20:27:03 GMT -5
It would have been easy to avoid the incoming Black Bull if he was paying attention. He could have stepped to the side, he could have given the Bull fair warning. It wasn't as if he didn't see him. There was any number of ways Michail could have prevented the Black Bull from bumping into him. It was as if he was daring the man to do so.
In reality though, it wasn't as much a dare as much as Michail truly expected the man to move to the side. He was, after all, Royalty and this man before him was naught but a Black Bull.
So when Charles bumped into him, Michail responded in the most courteous manner that his mood could allow.
"How dare you?" he asked, his face contorting with disgust, as though this meer accident was the gravest offense the young man had faced in his life. "I'd normally pay no mind to a mere Black Bull messing up as that's just par for the course, but you dare bump into me? To make matters worse, you don't even have the decency to form an actual apology?"
Michail let out an exasperated sigh, placing his thumb and index finger on his brow as he began tapping his feet, his annoyance obvious. Four years ago, this would have been grounds for attacking the man then and there for this grave offense. Unfortunately, Lydia could be anywhere without his knowledge. It was better to not risk it. The young Ravencrest seemed to be in thought. It was obvious he wanted to say more but was trying to hold himself back.
Onlookers were, after all, staring. That meant that this might reach Lydia's ears. Michail couldn't downplay his anger, but he also couldn't enact upon it, nor should he. Even doing this much might have been a thin line, even if expected. "If you form an actual apology, I shall forgive you."
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 15, 2020 15:33:34 GMT -5
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[attr="class","glentext"] Everything could've been avoided if Charles didn't feel like slacking off and accidentally bumping into the Silver Eagle. Then again, Michail could've avoided such an encounter as well. If he didn't feel like an entitled noble who shouldn't step aside for the carelessness of a commoner. Even in the most minor things nobles were able to have their pride hurt, they considered themselves to be superior, after all. As he bumped into Michail, the Black Bull simply apologized in a quick matter and kept ongoing. [break][break] Charles turned as soon as he heard Michail's voice. He didn't sound quite in the mood and bumping into him might've just pissed him off even more. The first thing the silver mage saw was a Magic Knight with the mantle of the Silver Eagles, that was enough proof to him that he was from the nobility. The Black Bull frankly didn't care about him and seemed to be making a big deal over a simple accident, those were nobles to you. "...It was just an accident, I don't know why you're making such a big deal about it. What do you want to kneel in front of you, even though I already apologized?" The silver mage replied, clearly not showing a great amount of care about the entire situation unlike the noble. His composure and even look on his face pretty much gave out to Michail how he didn't care about his position as a noble. This wasn't his first time having to deal with a noble who believed themselves to be superior to him or anyone else. [break][break] It seemed like the conversation between the two Magic Knights attracted a few people near their surroundings. In a way, Charles didn't want to cause a scandal, especially at the Capital. All was for the sake of avoiding issues for himself. The Black Bull faced Michail who seemed to be holding back his true emotions for anyone who may be staring. "Uh... Yeah, I'm sorry, there. Do you need anything else, Mr. Nobleman?" The silver mage scratched his head, not holding Michail in a high-regard like he will expect another noble to do so. Charles had already gone through hell and made it out alive and he didn't like nobles at all, which gave him even less reason to submit to someone who felt they were entitled to be deemed superior by default. If Michail wanted to obtain his respect, he would have to do it with more than actions. [break]
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 15, 2020 23:21:46 GMT -5
It seemed Michail's annoyance wasn't about to end here. There was more to this story to be told, as this commoner had quite the nerve to him. Well, he was a Black Bull--that was to be expected. Really, if it was just in his nature, he couldn't blame him. As a Bull, this sort of rebellious spirit was just as natural to their ilk as breathing--perhaps all the more so if he was a commoner, something the young man had all but confirmed with his dialogue alone.
Michail roared with laughter--hysterically so. A mere commoner had the nerve to talk back to him? His already thin patience was being tried, but his fear of his cousin was far superior than his own dwindling patience. His right hand ended up being plastered across his face as he fell victim to this hysteria.
A commoner of all people was talking back to him. Did he not understand how this worked? Was he truly that clueless? Clover ran on not just a political hierarchy in the form of a monarchy, but so to did the social aspect of it's society--a social hierarchy. That was just how things were--it was foolish to think that it would ever change, and so the very best thing commoners could do was to simply accept the hand fate had dealt them.
Eventually, however, Michail had calmed himself enough. "Kneel in front of me? Yes, I'd quite like that after hearing you speak. But no--I will at least give you this much. You are, somehow, a Magic Knight. A mere Black Bull, but you just barely met someone's expectations. To that end, you are worth giving at least an iota of respect to."
At the end of the day, he was someone who would give his life to defend the Kingdom. If he couldn't do that much, then that mantle should have been burned along with him before even showing up in this city.
"But impudence such as this isn't as something as simple as 'you're fine'. Carelessness like that is unbecoming of a Magic Knight. Even if you are a Black Bull, carry yourself with some degree of self respect--I assume there is at least some of that within your rankings. Had I been a citizen, this carelessness would surely earn you an even worse image. To simplify this rant for your small, commoner brain--I accept your apology with an equally unpleasant tone."
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 21, 2020 18:36:51 GMT -5
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Charles didn't have high expectations that he was going to be left off the hook by a noble, especially someone who appeared to be as arrogant as him. The attitude, the personality, and the way of topic of an entitled noble were enough to get on his nerves, for the most part, the silver mage was trying not to care about him. In his eyes, Michail was just another entitled noble that belonged inside the Magic Knights. A member of the Silver Eagles, a noble, this was just the attitude he expected. The Black Bull could only hope that he was going to be left anytime soon by him. [break][break] His laughter was different from a normal one, he took note of that. It seemed to him like Michail was trying to hold back his anger, normally nobles will lash out, but it seemed like he was holding back. What could possibly hold a noble back will only be if a figure of authority was around and he was aware of it. That's the only thing that came to Charles's mind. From his experience, he knew for a fact that nobles tended to get insulted by almost anything, which proved how fragile their ego was. The Black Bull didn't care about talking back to him, even though nobles had more political influence and power in general compared to commoners. Charles didn't bring himself to care, at the end of the day the silver mage was inside the Order of the Magic Knights. The magic knight in front of him didn't exactly seem like someone who possessed a higher rank than him. It was possible he was suppressing his magical power, but then again there was nothing worth taking note of from him. If he was a higher rank, he would at least have some sort of clue. The two of them were inside the military, so at the end of the day, the Black Bull didn't have a need to listen to a noble, unless that noble was a Vice-Captain or Captain. "Well that's surprising. I guess you aren't as entitled as I thought you were." Charles replied to Michail's comment, raising an eyebrow and stretching his arms. Maybe the noble in front of him was not as entitled as he thought it was, maybe he had some common sense. [break][break] "I know when to be careless and when I shouldn't. I already learned by experience, you may be right, but your arrogance isn't going to get you anywhere as well. Perhaps, if you let your own pride and ego aside, the two of us can learn something today..." Charles was aware that he carelessness could cost him a lot at some point, he already knew that from past experience, nonetheless, he didn't want to bother thinking about it too much at the moment, especially when a noble was constantly looking for an apology. He had no reason to respect people like that, the only thing he could ever admit is that Michail had a fair point about the entire situation. The silver mage yawned, clearly growing tired of the situation, and honestly even though he didn't like nobles if he could avoid a pointless situation with any of them. The Black Bull would take that any day. [break]
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 22, 2020 22:55:41 GMT -5
An unpleasant Black Bull was to be expected. That was all that lot was. Unpleasant. The way they carried themselves in such an unrefined manner, causing more harm than good whether they intended on it or not. Yet laughing on their merry way. The ragtag group of misfits who couldn't cut it in the Noble Realm despite carrying the title of Magic Knight. That was who the Black Bulls were in the eyes of Michail Ravencrest, and likely all they could ever amount to be.
"As entitled as you thought I was?" Michail rhetorically asked brow raised with both eyes widened just a bit to make his distaste public. "Perhaps, to you, it was my own good fortune to have been born into the noble Ravencrest family. Or perhaps you curse your own misfortune as a commoner. But you see, whether or not it was luck has nothing to do with it. It simply is, and there is nothing either of us can do to change that reality. My family has status, power, and influence. So yes, I am entitled to weighing that around in the same way that one might flaunt their hard work. I could care less if you respect me as a person as I have none for you, but you will show respect to one such name that has helped shape Clover into what it is, at nothing else. I flaunt that name around as I please because I can. If you were to win the lottery, none dare has the right to tell you how to spend that money. It is yours, and you earned it in the same way I 'earned' being a Ravencrest. What you do with it, and how you use it are up to you to decide."
Really, why didn't commoners get it? What was so hard to understand about it? Michail had seen this behavior from their ilk over and over and over again. They envied and they cursed others or themselves for their own inadequacies. It was tiring. It was probably their own fault he was this way. He'd gotten tired of seeing this type of petty behavior over the years. It was just sad. They couldn't accept the world for what it was and rather than coming to terms and gripes with it, they blamed others for their own power that was naturally theirs. It was mentally exhausting being a Noble. Just about every one out of your own family hated you. In Typhon's case, everyone hated him. But that was okay; he earned that one fair and square.
Michail let out a sigh. Perhaps just this once he'd take a page out of his cousin's book. Attempt a civil discussion with a mere commoner. Not as social equals, but as fellow magic knights. That much he was capable of. "If you share a disgust for Nobility as I do Commoners, I trust you're not here of your own volition. A mission, mayhaps?"
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 24, 2020 0:02:34 GMT -5
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There's nothing more than annoying Charles than having to deal with a noble. It also made it worse when the noble in question was a Magic Knight, which was something common among the Magic Knight Squads such as the Silver Eagles and Golden Dawn. There was no real purpose in arguing. At end of the day the two were Magic Knights so the least they could be to have some sort of respect. They were people who fought for the safety of the Kingdom and its people, commoner or noble. Compared to the other Magic Knight Squads who had their Headquarters located in places such as the Noble Region or even the Royal Capital. Either way, the Black Bull could care less, he was comfortable where he lived. [break][break] Charles couldn't help but find Michail's comment slightly amusing. He didn't curse himself for being born as a commoner. The silver mage lived a quite satisfying childhood aside from some misfortunes that made him change his perception about the world and the Kingdom's nobility. "Curse my own for being born as a commoner and not being born into nobility? I'm glad to be born as a commoner. I don't think I would've liked to end up as one of your kind. At least I can say with confidence you wouldn't forward when you have to defend the Kingdom from possible threats, unlike the rest who will probably hide behind their expensive homes while the Kingdom is in danger. Flaunt your name all you want, at least it seems like your family has a devotion to the Magic Knights. Fair enough, as long as you don't get in my way. I wouldn't get in yours." He replied to Michail's comment, as it seemed like this guy was from the Ravencrest Family. He heard of them before and their current head was the Vice-Captain of the Crimson Lions, Lydia Ravencrest. He was no ignorant of their history, so that's something at least the silver mage could respect. At the end of the day, Michail seemed to pride himself in protecting the Kingdom. Most of the nobles he met usually didn't do anything else other than looking down on others, they had nothing to offer. If the Kingdom were to go down and the King killed? They would probably fight for a chance of obtaining the throne as that's what most of them knew what to do. [break][break] "Eh, yeah. You got that right, I wouldn't have come here if that wasn't the case. I assume you're familiar with what happened at Kikka, no? I was requested to come here and report the happenings that took place in there." Charles responded to Michail. Indeed he wasn't here just for the sake of doing nothing. He had a purpose, a very important one at that to the point that the Black Bull couldn't simply just shrug off. The information was vital in order to formulate a proper plan to take back the town. They were only two Magic Knights that made it out of there, so the knowledge of the situation there was only known to a few people. "There's only another Magic Knight aside from myself who managed to make it out of there. The rest are either dead or trapped. Unlike the previous occasions where the silver mage maintained a rather careless tone, this one was different. He seemed concerned and took the situation seriously. After having to experience the true power of the Daemons and making it out to tell the tale was something that simply could not be taken lightly, even someone with such a laid-back and lazy attitude like him. [break]
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 24, 2020 6:15:01 GMT -5
Proud, was he? To be king of nothing, to inherit nothing. His entire life was nothing. If not for the existence of the Magic Knights and their acceptance of Commoners, it went without question that this one's life would have never really gone anywhere. He'd just be a farmer out in the fields without a legacy to leave on in this world. Maybe a child or two whose sole purpose would be to help reap the fields, and repeat the process. The best he could hope for as a peasant would be to live in the common region and work in a shop managed by the Wilhelm, and even then it was quite doubtful that he would ever amass that with this attitude he portrayed.
So what was there to be proud of? Internally, Michail scoffed at the idea. The same old drivel that he'd heard time and time again. It was almost nauseating how commoners believed this sort of thing.
"Perhaps you are right. It would be too much for one like you to bear," Michail returned, shrugging his shoulders with a sly little grin. "But I don't blame you for wishing to avoid the struggles that make up the Noble Realm. You'd get swallowed whole. But yes, to that point. It only makes sense to want to protect one's own home. And even if I dislike commoners, I acknowledge that Clover cannot operate without them. Every single one has a role to play in the productivity of this Kingdom. They give purpose to leaders. To Magic Knights. Still, lest you forget--technically you already got in my way."
This entire conversation was, after all, brought by a collision between the two that Michail refused to acknowledge his own blame in the matter. Still, before Hans could respond in kind, Michail shifted the topic back on course, far more interested in what he ended the conversation with.
"Ooh? You were in Kikka?" Michail inquired. It seemed as though he didn't believe it given that expression. He tilted his head back, narrowing his eyes down just a bit to give the impression of looking down on Charles, as if disappointed in the boy.
And then, just as abruptly he ... extended out a hand between the two. "...I confess I was in no position to even consider joining then. I'd say I'm still not prepared for a task as daunting as Kikka. You all might have lost, but that's only a testament to how fierce the opposition was. No question we'll reclaim it soon for our brothers and sisters in the Purple Orcas, as well as those who did perish in that. You have my respect from one Magic Knight to another on this."
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 24, 2020 17:35:32 GMT -5
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Indeed, there was nothing that could be achieved as a Commoner but as a Magic Knight. The possibilities expanded upon, even if you were Commoner. That never stopped Charles to stop dreaming of such possibilities when he was younger, of course, much of those thoughts have vanished as he grew up, coming to the realization that they were foolish dreams. Most people who made it into the Magic Knights were from nobility or had some sort of ties to the nobility one way or another. Such life was one of someone who was born as a commoner. At the end of the day, there was no reason to stop, as life keeps going no matter how you see things. Even if he didn't inherit money or power, he was proud to be a good person, someone who didn't felt entitled or will coward behind their money when the enemies of Clover Kingdom came knocking. [break][break] "Yep." The silver mage nodded, indeed he was in Kikka. Something that became widespread as the Daemons attacked several places such as the Capital, Raque, and even Kikka. Though only Kikka was taken over by the Daemons. Mainly focusing on illusions, traps, and deceptions. Not long after he confirmed that he was in Kikka, Charles wouldn't be surprised as Michail making it seem like he was disappointed in him. Such a reaction from a noble was expected, but the next thing will truly surprise the Black Bull. Suddenly Michail extended his hand between to, an action that he never expected a noble to do, especially not like this. A part of him wanted to burst out of laughing that a noble really extended his hand to him like that, but his more respectful side will accept it. He admitted he wasn't ready for such a task, and he was right. Kikka was more than a battle, it was a mental prison where only the strongest mentally-speaking will able to make it out. Those Daemons were different, with a twisted sense of honor and not caring about putting the lives of children in the way. "Nobody was prepared for their attack. Not even the more experienced Magic Knights saw it coming. They also took out Vice-Captain Artemis, so this proves how much of a threat these Daemons are. That's fine, I can accept that. I can give you my respect back as a Magic Knight to another Magic Knight." He nodded once again accepting it. Charles didn't care if he wasn't respected as a commoner, as he wasn't going to respect him as a noble either way, but the two could at least find some common ground as their job as Magic Knights. Wasting their time fighting between each other wasn't going to make things any better, but at least find some common ground, it may facilitate the path of working together in the future against potential threats. Even as someone as lazy as him, there were people he cared for and he wanted to protect. Everyone wants to protect something or someone. [break][break] Charles could live with the fact that noble wasn't willing to respect him, they were too prideful to just give out their respect that easily. Especially towards a commoner, the silver mage wasn't going to give his respect to someone that easy, especially a noble who acted entitled. If he wanted his respect he was going to need it to earn through other methods. The only reason why the Black Bull accepts his handshake was that even though he was a noble, he was also a Magic Knight. Well aware of the dangers of the Kingdom and that even the people on the top found themselves in their own state of powerlessness against the impending threat of the Daemons. [break]
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Oct 27, 2020 20:41:16 GMT -5
If this was indeed someone from Kikka, Michail wanted to see first hand for himself their abilities. Of course, they were both Magic Knights, and there was no reason to spar. If he had survived Kikka, then no doubt that this Magic Knight was stronger than he was at this point in time. Of course, at the end of the day Michail was still a Ravencrest. The man before him was a Commoner. That naturally meant that Michail would surpass him in no time at all. But this type of fact wasn't one worth sharing. At the end of the day, this mere Black Bull fulfilled his duty--allegedly, at least. He assumed Charles to have enough honor to speak the truth; taking some sort of stolen valor would be reason enough for put the Bull on trial then and there.
"...Yes, I've heard some of the details," Michail admitted. "Truthfully it's a miracle that you're even alive based on what I have heard--that anyone returned from Kikka. Artemis was amongst the finest Magic Knights in our Kingdom. For her to have been bested is a testament to the sheer power of the threat. I know I can't compare to her, and I doubt I'd work well as a meat shield at my current status. Still--perhaps you could help me with that."
Oh? Michail Ravencrest of all people, admitting his own weakness to a commoner? No, Charles knew better most likely. Michail did not acknowledge him as a person; as a Magic Knight, however, was another story. This gesture was not complete in it's respect, but it was still respect nonetheless.
"Specifically, a mission. Assuming, that is you're not too tired from having to make a trip out here to begin with."
The thing was simple. He might have been forced to take the day off, but if someone just happened to wish to to take him along on a mission, who was he to say no?
Post by Charles Constantine✾ on Oct 31, 2020 15:21:44 GMT -5
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Charles found it rather surprised that Michail was willing to admit his weakness, though dropping his arrogance and pride wasn't something he expected to do, he seemed to be aware of his limits, what he could do and not do. Naturally, he expected to call him out on his weakness, incompetence, and insult him for his inability to do anything at Kikka, but the Silver Eagle didn't have such right because at the end of the day he wouldn't have performed any better. The entire Kikka topic was something that the Black Bull would rather not talk about and if Michail bad-mouthed him or anyone who had to go through that hell, he would've probably lashed out. A traumatizing experience, from which he was still recovering, the last thing the silver mage needed him was a noble insulting him for his failure. [break][break] "I ask myself sometimes how I even made it out of that hellhole... It was hard for him to believe that he managed to get out of that hellhole that seemed like a never-ending nightmare to him. Michail wouldn't have done any better and he knew that he seemed aware of his own limits. Something not all nobles allowed to admit, but the enemy was a tough one, after all, they managed to beat a Vice-Captain without many issues. The Silver Eagle didn't seem like he was any strong or would have he done any better. This allowed for some mutual respect as Magic Knights and allowed a civil conversation between the two. Commenting on his own weakness was because he wouldn't have done any better, and Charles knew that for a fact. [break][break] "A mission, huh... Well, it's not the first time I come here to the Royal Capital. Plus I have time to kill so I see why not." Charles replied, accepting Michail's request to do a mention, though he believed that the noble's request to do a mission had other intentions aside from just having the two partake on a mission for the sake of doing their job. The silver mage believed that Michail wanted to test him out and at least he was a bit strong or smart enough to survive such an event. The Black Bull was curious as well if the Silver Eagle was more than just talk and had the ability to back-up his pride and ego as a member of the Ravencrest Family.
Post by Michail Ravencrest on Nov 2, 2020 20:48:01 GMT -5
Michail fully realized how surprised the Black Bull must have been as he was speaking. But the truth was just that. He knew he wasn't as strong as Artemis, and Charles must have survived for good reason. It clearly annoyed him to admit that, but he also had to give the devil his due on this one. There was no reason for Michail to believe this was a case of stolen valor, either; he at least had that much respect for any and all Magic Knights, even Black Bulls.
Though he very much doubted Charles could compare to Artemis, the simple fact of the matter was that he survived. And that was something to applaud. There was no sense in fighting a battle where you would only die. He couldn't wish that on anyone, even commoners who made it into the Magic Knights. It was better for there to be at least some survivors so that way there could be a detailed report, and that in turn would allow future reclamation effort to be made easier.
In that sense, there was nothing wrong with surviving, even if others had perished. The guilt Charles far outshined his desire to remind him of his place in the social hierarchy of things, and Michail had no intention of disrespecting those who had participated in such a grueling battle. Besides, if a Noble like Artemis had fallen, what chance did any of the others?
Michail noticed that Charles seemed to be doing some self-reflecting given the tone of his statement. It wasn't meant for him to respond to; the very topic had sent him back into the past, likely reliving the horror in the process. So it was a good thing the topic had shifted to a mission. The last thing he wanted to do was force those horrors on the mage.
The Black Bull seemed to be willing to do a mission now that the two had found some common ground. He also fully expected Charles to believe this was with ulterior motives in mind; namely, to gauge if Charles' abilities were truly up to par to surviving what he did know about Kikka. And in truth, Charles was right to suspect that. At the end of the day, he wouldn't suspect Charles of stolen valor, but the Ravencrest wasn't even sure if Charles had a place in that battle to begin with. If it had been someone stronger, maybe Artemis wouldn't have had to perish. Or maybe it should have been Charles who should have been bested to begin with.
At the same time, Artemis wasn't killed--it was a testament to her own prowess. But she was heavily injured and none knew if she'd ever wake. This was a major loss for the Kingdom at large, he felt.
"I'll be waiting near the Silver Eagle's base, in Silva. I'll let you finish whatever you need to get done here, then meet me there and we can discuss what mission we'll do. Is that reasonable?" he asked.
If Charles agreed, Michail made his departure to Silva--specifically, near the Silver Eagles base.
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Charles was clearly not even half as powerful as Artemis. Michail, even though he was a noble who would usually turn down and would've likely criticized Charles for his failure. The Silver Eagle decided to give the Black Bull the benefit of the doubt when it came to participation in Kikka. Not anyone would come all the way to the Royal Capital and claim that they took part in Kikka. The silver mage's reactions and comments about such events seemed genuine and he wasn't proud of his participation either. No one would claim to have survived such an event just for the sake of shaming themselves, there was no glory from allowing Kikka to fall into the hands of the Daemons. [break][break] That event changed his life, his perception and the Black Bull would've probably fallen into a deep depression if it wasn't for the support of his Captain and Vice-Captain. The road ahead of him was a rough one, as the Daemons have begun making their moves in an attempt to take over the Kingdom. The defeat of Artemis was a lesson to Charles, that even the strongest Magic Knights were vulnerable and could be defeated at some point. If there was no one else capable enough to fill in even the slightest then nothing would ever be achieved. Charles didn't have much to do today, aside from reporting and it was clear to him that Michail wanted to see the silver mage's abilities in a mission, there had to be a motive behind it. He was also interested in seeing if Michail had the abilities and skills to back up his pride and ego. [break][break] "Alright then... I'll head there once I'm done doing my things here and I'll meet you there." Giving him a reply and a nod, Charles agreed to meet him at the Silver Eagles' Headquarters at Silva. A bit after Michail left, the Black Bull carried on doing his own things until he was done and eventually headed towards Silva to meet up with Michail. [break][break] [Exit] [break]
