Dimensional Descent

Fluttering Star Order waited patiently as the large Golden Gates opened. Despite their size, the maintenance performed on them was impeccable. They swung open without the slightest noise. Even the wind itself seemed to still as they moved.

The instant the Gates opened, the three Feather Sword warriors dropped to a single knee.

"We greet—!"

Fluttering Star Order waved a hand and the Feather Sword warriors shot to their feet before they could realize what was happening.

"There's no need for so much formality. I'll have to thank you three for bringing over these children to me, I appreciate it."

The Feather Sword warriors opened their mouths to say something, but in the end they closed them once more and sighed. The fact that Fluttering Star Order didn't allow them to pay respects to her seemed like an act of humility on the surface, but in practice in was her drawing a clean line between the two of them.

On the one hand, this would protect them from the rage of the other Star Order elders. However, it would also mean that whatever relationship they had had with Fluttering Star Order would end from this day forth.

The Feather Sword warriors couldn't help but feel complicated at this point. Fluttering Star Order had always been kind to them, but now that she was in need, they had essentially turned their back on her. However, what else could they do? They were just small rowing boats amidst a storm of black waters. Even if they braced themselves for the storm and helped Fluttering Star Order out to the best of their abilities, they would only sink along with her.

It was better to have no backing at all than backing that would guarantee your death.

hadn't spared them another glance. With a kind smile, her focus had been turned to the branch family

could feel that this interaction

elder somewhat unhappy. For them to dare to do such a thing, it seems that the situation of the elder isn't very good. That doesn't bode well for the rest

call me Elder Fluttering for short. I've heard that the branch families have produced quite some talents in these recent years,

that an elder of her status would know much about them. Usually, the branch families would be lucky if even a Feather Sword warrior came to visit their

been greatly surprising to a few. But, the sharpest among them could tell that this wasn't exactly something

to stoop so low as to use them of

than the Feather Sword warriors did. Even if some of them

she knew that this storm was coming and chose not to participate on purpose. But, this was fine too. Unlike the others, he and Noah weren't very

Star Orders expression didn't change from her cheery

good. Come

follow to her back, many of them wearing heavy expressions. However, Leonel's smile had returned as he strolled

'This will be interesting…'

also many restricted areas you have to be mindful of. Rather than listing them out, though, it will be much easier if I