Maple High School Academy Year 3
An Unexpected Adventure in Windville - Is the Mask a Mirror?

Is the Mask a Mirror?

THE SUN IS AT its peak, sending out a hot aura that makes anyone undo the intention to travel. The black staircase leading to the headland became the final obstacle for Lyria's team and comrades to leave the Wisteria Academy. Several fishing boats were seen bobbing from the heights where they stepped, delivering people both from the Wizardium Kingdom region to the Wisteria Academy, and vice versa.

Alanon was still loyal to the fan-made brochure and let Sol in and out of his shirt bag. Mikalea focused on observing Hilarion's mask wrapped in a remover cloth, while Zanesha watched the view of the headland where the boats pulled over.

"Our initial money after Lyria sell evolcore is 3 vine 50 wizer.” Zanesha raised his hand as if counting. “The stuff we bought with the money is two allergy relief ingredients for me that total 10 wizer, two cat masks 8 wizer, one remover cloth for 30 wizer, one, and three decoctions of decoction for a total of 45 wizer. So, how much money do we have left, Lyria?"

Lyria exhaled while sweeping the sweat with the sleeves of the shirt. "You're such a fool, Zane. Such calculations alone cannot. We, right, bought those things together. You don't remember the total money we had? Then let me reiterate one thing, that money is my money, not our money."

"You're a miser, Magical Boy."

"I'm a fool about calculations. I'm sorry."

Alanon and Zanesha replied to Lyria. They both look at each other. On the other hand, Lyria decided not to care. He wondered, was there perhaps a reason why Mikalea was more silent because she was dizzy listening to their babbling?

"Hey, aren't you upset by what he said, Cat?"

"Huh? That's the money right, anyway. Why did you rent it so much, grass?"

"You're defending that boy? Whereas, from the first time we got here, you've been pissed about the shit."

The two Magic Knights who complained about the work section were guarding the place for a moment watching them. Mikaea stared intently at Alanon and Zanesha, making the quarrel of the two instantly come to a halt.

"Ready, Captain," replied Alanon, understanding the intent of the stare of the tall and muscular man.

 After watching the blue of the sea and the Birdfish flying by eating the dragonflies, Lyria and his team members arrive at a northernmost fishing village in the City of Light region. During the boat ride, Alanon protects his shirt pocket, fearing that the Birdfish will prey on his Dragonfly Soul like other dragonflies.

A skinny girl in a shabby blue hood approaches Lyria's team as they land a foot in the logyard. "Good day, brothers of the Wisteria Academy! I sell flowers, do you want to buy them for souvenirs? Or maybe you want to buy some bread for the trip?"

Alanon laughing. "Look, Miracle Boy. Even that boy is taller than you."

The girl with the wicker basket on her arm looked misbehaved.

"Lord Master, can you not mock people for a day?" Lyria looked at the boy. "Just ignore the guy, little girl. Oh, yeah, can you take us to the station? I'll give you 5 wizers."

The eyes of the tanned girl sparkled. "Of course!"

Lyria kicked Alanon's shins and left.

The blue-hooded girl took Lyria, Mikalea, and Zanesha through the frenzy of the fish market. Alanon asked them to wait for him. The blue-hooded girl turned her back and intended to help Alanon, but Lyria held her back and asked to ignore Zaadia.

A fishy smell and sweat blurred throughout the trip. Some people sell their wares at stalls, but not a few also directly offer their fish to pedestrians. Lyria and her partner's steps were stopped because some people stopped them from buying fish, but they refused.

The giant clock above the station shows at 01.44. Lyria gave the girl 10 wizers after they got in front of the station. The girl was confused because the money Lyria gave was too much, different from what Lyria promised. However, after Lyria said that she did not matter, the girl revealed a happy smile and left while waving her hand.

"Why, by the way, did you ask the girl to drive us to this station? zanesha asked after they joined the train ticket counter. “While from the shipyard, we, right, can already see it,"

"I'm just helping him."

"Do we not have to save money? Now, how much, anyway, is the rest of our money?"

"2 vines 47 wizers." Lyria brushed her left hair braid. "And please, Zane, right, I told you from the beginning that this is my money, not ours. So, I have a right to decide what this money will be like."

The team from Maple Academy was back waiting in line until their turn arrived. Lyria paid 48 wizer for 4 train tickets. They went in and stood waiting because the entire bench on the station platform was full.

Alanon leaned back against the pole. "By the way, when compared to the disposable items we used to steal and trick Hilarion at the Wisteria Academy, isn't this train ticket too cheap? Her herb remover unit price is 15 wizer, while the train ticket is 12 wizer ...."

"The name is also festival. Moreover, technology in this era is not as sophisticated as in our time," replied Lyria. "Ah, Kale, I was curious from the beginning, how are we going to destroy that mirror fragment?"

Mikalea who was in focus noticed Hilarion's mask wrapped in cloth distract him. "The "Sharp Mirror of Time only reacts and can be destroyed with the same element. Until now, we do not know whether this mask is the mirror we are looking for or not. Worst thing, if this mask isn't mirror flakes, then we have to face Hilarion back."

“Then, how do we know the mirror element?”

Mikalea. “If this is really a mirror, it should change

The platform foothold felt vibrating accompanied by a special honking sound that echoes into the ear. Everyone stood up, watching the train stop its pace. The train attendant opened the door, then people in different clothing fashions scattered outside.

Lyria clapped her hands. "Let's think about it later. First of all, we'll go to Blue Harbor and look for a ship to Markmind, a port and market in the Windville area. If our mirror is in another region, we can take a train from Windustry to the region. As much as possible we stay away from Hilarion. His 'Prince of Halfblood' title was definitely not a mere display."

They climbed into the carriage, looked for an empty bench, and sat facing each other.

"Oh, yes, during Markmind later, please just follow what I say without protest, especially you Alanon. The market is dangerous for newcomers like you. As the one who came from there, it was a warning from me," the braid-haired girl's message was solemn.

Alanon crossed his arms behind to lean back. "Is it that dangerous?"