Maple High School Academy Year 3
The Fire of Eternity - Fire Region

Fire Region

“ITU IS NOT AN INTRUDER, only a student of Wisteria Academy.”

“Jeez, they're stealing fruits again. Why aren't those people so good at guarding the forest?” said an Alchemy, then stepped on a bite-marked apple.

On the other hand, the team that was feeling panicked immediately ran up the giant fireflies. This time three people were on top of the insect's body, as it was faster than Claryn had to carry one. Although there was actually not a single one of the Alchemy Mountains chasing after them, they still had to be vigilant. Because two guards let go, it doesn't mean the other will be silent.

“Thank God, we are safe,” Ayaka said while lying on top of a giant firefly.

“Too fast to say congratulations. Cyrus, when can you use your powers?” ask the brunettes girl who flew by herself with wings. He hoped the man would come down to reduce the burden on his beloved contract animal.

Cyrus glanced, looked around again, then replied, “Three hours if calculated from the time I deactivated it, it was the fastest. Actually ... can be much longer.”

 After flying straight at the speed of a horse, finally a glint of light began to be seen from the trees that were pinching. That's their way out. The great river flow extends from the sea to the border between Stoneville and Lightoville. The three girls seemed relieved to be able to break free from the pursuit of Alchemy Mountain, but somehow Cyrus was always different. The man looked even more panicked than when chased by guards, making his pale face even more pale.

The wind was blowing fiercely to welcome the arrival of the team on the river bank. Giant fireflies also slowed down so that they can relax a little after the relentless pursuit. Ayaka looks at the waters below. Many fish of various sizes swim to the surface, mengingkannya at lunchtime.

“Cyrus, looks like grilled fish could be our lunch.” The black haired girl looked towards the man who had been looking up from earlier while being closed. He frowned then asked, “You okay?”

“I'm fine,” Cyrus replied, still staying in position.

Claryn looked on with seriousness, there was only one possibility that appeared in her head. “Cyrus, you ... fear of water, ‘kan?”

“T-no, who said? Don't jump to conclusions!”

The Fallen Angel girl smiled. “Kids, even lower!” The giant firefly followed orders and began to fly lower, approximately one meter above the surface. Claryn approached the man then said, “See, Cyrus! Water's clear, ‘kan? Hot-hot like this you'll want to swim.”

“Don't bother me! When do we get to the mainland?”

“It's up,” trick Claryn. Actually they are still in the middle because the river is very wide, while fireflies fly slowly.

Cyrus lowered her head then opened her eyes slowly. The man was surprised, the waters stretched out wide before him. He tried to stay calm, but he couldn't. His entire body trembled, his heart pounded, and his face began to be soaked in sweat. He closed his eyes again, although the fear was exposed because the picture of the river was still clearly remembered. While Claryn was just laughing, it was unexpected that the cold-looking man was harboring fear.

“Cyrus, if you're afraid to look down, just look at me. However, do not have a crush, yes!” The girl smiled. It turns out that it is true, people who are afraid become easily fooled.

Cyrus clucking. “Just have someone else look at your face!” he said while raising his hand in the air, the fire seal that appeared signified that his talent had been active. He created a giant firebird and then flew away from his slow friends.

 The team finally arrived on the ground. Giant fireflies split, shrunk, and entered Mr.'s body. CR, then disappeared. Before continuing the journey, they washed their faces in the river first because the daylight was very hot. However, there is a strange, man who is afraid that the water does not appear at all the stem of his nose.

Ayaka squinted her eyes and looked around. “About where is he going?”

“May drown,” says Leena.

Suddenly a small fire bird flew over. He was spinning in the air as if he wanted to show something. Because they knew it was Cyrus' creation, so they immediately followed him. The firebird flew straight, no matter the trees or whatever was in front, making the team difficult to catch up. The longer, the smaller the body and it looks like it will be extinguished soon.

At first, they thought that if the bird went out then Cyrus would meet. However, in reality there was a substitute firebird that would lead them even further.

“When are we there? Where is Cyrus?” lamented Ayaka, his body was completely limp due to lack of fluids, inversely proportional to a cactus.

“Don't he's gone a long way and this bird is our direction indicator.” Leena rubbed the hair that had started to tangle. In contrast to Ayaka, the Elf girl was more concerned with looks than food, let alone the day they had not bathed.

Claryn ignored them, her attention not being separated from the location that the firebird was aiming for. From where it stands, there are towering steep hills, to the point that the peak exceeds the clouds around. He flapped a pair of wings and flew with the fire bird.

 The firebird that was still at its initial size suddenly extinguished, a blazing red-eyed man walked up to them under the hill. “Truly slow.”

Claryn approached Cyrus with a face full of annoyance, then pulled the collar of her shirt. “Why did you leave us?”

“No emotion, Miss! I'm just lazy with you guys.” The man took his hand off violently. “Quick follow me!”

The team walked towards a station under a steep hill. However, this was no ordinary station with tracks as well as trains from the engines. This is Snail Station, where the giant slugs. The man took the lead in front, then gave a piece of silver coin worth one wizer to the station guard

The big-bodied man immediately took the coin from Cyrus' hand and then shouted, “Number four, one wizer!”

One of the garage doors located on the hill wall opened slowly. From inside, came a giant slimy creature with a gray-colored shell. Ayaka screamed in fear and immediately hugged her best friend's hand. Leena's body looks convincing, but her face does not show that she is brave. Maybe this is Cyrus' chance for revenge after the river incident. But strangely, he was also worried. Not because of snails, but the tariffs issued.

I forgot the standard price of this conch, hopefully in the past it was cheaper. However, I prefer the future train. We don't have to pay the guards because the snails already know the money.

Money is accepted, but that is not the case. Believe me, the speed of a giant snail actually depends on the pay. They also walked closer to the snails. Ayaka pressed her face against Leena's back, not daring to see the shape of the creature. From the outside, the shell does look ordinary without any gaps, even they had thought they would ride the snail, especially after seeing the cheap rates. However, it turned out not to be so when the door beside the shell shifted.

Inside, the walls of the room are red, there are two rows of white benches in the same direction. Not too fancy, but pretty neat. Instantly, their fear subsided and directly entered that shell.

“Actually where are we going?” ask Ayaka. They were still confused because from the beginning Cyrus had not said anything.

The man shifted slightly away from Claryn. “Fyreville is on top,” he replied.

The doors and windows were tightly shut, and suddenly a tremor occurred, indicating that the giant slug had started moving. They do not see, but can be felt from the direction of gravity if the snail is climbing the steep surface.

There are no surprises or anything like that, it seems like it is still slow with that kind of money. Just be grateful, besides the money is also the result of nemu, inner Cyrus.

I don't know how long they've been in there, the door won't open. Cyrus opened the window at the side by sliding it, then looked outside. Far from half the journey. The man stroked the jidat, the old journey was not a big deal, but he did not like to be with his team.

This is better ti—

“How long was it? Cyrus, what snail will forever be speeding snail?” shout Ayaka. The man had just wanted to rest his eyes, but it seemed impossible to do so.

“Whispering! We get what we pay for.”

After being patient for quite a while, they finally stopped as well. The team came out of the shell with a staggering body, not drunk, but due to heavy drowsiness. They arrived at the Fyreville mainland, the land of the Warlocks. Cyrus once said the region was cursed, but what they saw was the beauty of nature. Leaves of various colors and types of trees scattered everywhere after falling. Coupled with the light of the afternoon sky brings the perfect blend of the two. However, because the conditions were so improbable, they could not walk any further.

“There is a settlement near here, we will walk soon,” Claryn said. The three of them began to walk again, while Cyrus was silent with a blank gaze facing the vast land dominated by a reddish orange color. If his homeland Cryoville is filled with hills and forests whose entire surface is covered with snow, plus very cold air temperatures, he said, so this land is more suitable for him to live because the place is warmer and has only one season, namely autumn. However, not as easy as it sounds, strange feelings always appear when he sets foot there.

Claryn approached the man, then clapped her hands right in front of his face. “Slow, fast walk!”

Cyrus followed them from behind. This time he did not take the lead as the settlement was already clearly visible in front. However, the man suddenly stopped again, making the team even more confused. He daydreamed towards the ravine next door, below which was an eternal flame that made him unable to take his eyes off.

The team leader began to get annoyed with Cyrus' behavior, then asked, “If you want to jump, please!”

“I've been here. However, I do not remember anything,” answered Cyrus, making his three friends shake their heads.

“We don't have time, it's already afternoon, and all we need to do is pawn Leena.” jewelry

“Don't try!” jolt the Elf girl.

They left Cyrus alone behind, continuing on to where they should have been. The man looked at the fire seal in hand and then muttered, “Ignis, I want to talk.”