Chapter 96 EPISODE 96 PHOENIX (3)

While Cordelia oversaw Red Winds training, Jude went to meet Red Gale and Violent Avalanche.

He had to talk to them about the status of the Golden Dragon King and their plan to obtain the Phoenix.

I see

Red Gale slowly nodded after hearing the whole story.

Perhaps due to Solaris Necklace, his condition had improved than before.

I cant believe the Golden Dragon King was in that condition. Moreover, the demon followers have already taken the west

Violent Avalanche squatted on the floor as it held its head and groaned.

The fact that all of the western dragon veins had already been contaminated could only mean that all the wild gods in the west had turned into enemies.

The Golden Dragon King said that its condition would improve if we blow up the western dragon veins.

When Jude spoke as if he was consoling them, Violent Avalanche flinched and had a really complicated expression on its face.

Y-yes.

Violent Avalanche seemed to recall the scene of its own entire rocky mountain disappearing.

Red Gale said again.

Jude, are you saying that Red Wind should obtain the Phoenix?

Yes, I think thats our best option for now.

A long time ago, an unknown spirit warrior sealed the Phoenix, an ancient spirit.

Red Gale hadnt known that the sealing place of the Phoenix was near their village, but he didnt doubt Judes words.

Jude was Red Winds benefactor, but he also personally met the Golden Dragon King and was recognized as a guardian of the wild lands.

HmmI think Ive heard of a similar story when I was young.

A violent and evil bird of flame.

Violent Avalanche scratched its chin as it spoke, and Jude gazed at everyone again.

Red Wind has the talent to be a spirit warrior. If she obtains the Phoenix, shell be able to win against Sun Song in the Karaval.

That was actually their only option.

Red Gale closed his eyes and was in deep thought for a while. He soon nodded and agreed to Judes plan.

I understand. It is as you said. In her current state, Red Wind cannot beat Sun Song. She needs the Phoenixs power.

It was a plan to unseal a violent ancient spirit. The dangers it posed if something went wrong were high, but Red Gale decided to trust Jude.

Thank you.

Thank you too. If you need anything, just say it. Ill do my best to help.

If he was the Fairy Queen, Jude would have immediately jumped on his words and bleed him dry.

But Red Gale and the Fairy Queen were different.

Instead of smiling with sparkling eyes, Jude talked about the support he really needed for the plan to work.

I see If you say so. I understand. I will prepare it.

Red Gale accepted his request and Jude was relieved. He then turned to Violent Avalanche.

Violent Avalanche is going to help us, right?

Eh? Me too?

Yes, Violent Avalanche.

Uhyes! Thats right. Its for the wild lands, so Ill help as much as I can.

Thank you.

Violent Avalanche became even more anxious upon seeing Judes bright smile, but it couldnt take back the words it had already spoken.

The wild god awkwardly smiled and lightly thumped its chest, as if putting up a bold front.

Im planning to capture the Phoenix tomorrow Will the preparations be ready by then?

It will be possible. The preparations will be ready by tomorrow morning.

Me as well.

Red Gale courteously answered and Violent Avalanche got up from its seat and replied too.

They now had the support of a wild god and the Great Storm tribe.

With this, it would be possible to implement a strategy that was not possible in the game.

Okay. Ill see you tomorrow.

There were 7 days left until the Karaval.

Jude went out of Red Gales house.

***

So it ended with us going there tomorrow?

We dont have much time left until the day of the Karaval. Even if she obtained the Phoenix, shell need time to get used to it.

Inside Jude and Cordelias lodging

The two had spread out a bunch of magic items on the bed and were thinking about what items would suit Red Wind.

Jude glanced at the figure of Cordelia as she folded her arms and groaned in serious contemplation. He then asked while she picked up a ring with a freezing attribute.

How is Red Wind?

She got used to it. Shes remarkably talented since shes a playable character in the first place. Its now possible for her to fight with <Haste> and <Strength> cast on her twice.

Cordelia stretched out her hand and slightly lifted the tiara that had a freezing attribute.

Hmm, do I have to take off my headband to wear this?

She had worn the rabbit set ever since the time they stopped by the village of the Great Storm tribe.

Jude had removed his and changed into the saints clothes somewhere in the middle of their trip, but Cordelia had been wearing the rabbit ears and tail all the time.

Hmmits possible to wear it together.

This was reality and not a game, so it was possible to wear equipment in the same area.

Take this off first and try this one on

Cordelia tried to take off the rabbit ears headband while talking to herself, but her words trailed off. Because she had felt Jude staring at her.

Why?

No, that

Judes words trailed off too for some reason and Cordelia tilted her head. But her eyes soon sparkled, and she giggled.

What is it? Are you sad that I wont be wearing the rabbit ears anymore? Would you like me to continue wearing it? Do you miss it?

She said that because she wanted to see Jude be flustered.

As she triumphantly smiled inside her thoughts, Cordelia intentionally spoke in a cunning manner. Jude immediately responded to her.

Uh, I want to continue seeing it.

If you say that you want to see it, then Ill continueeh?

I want to continue seeing it.

Jude looked straight into Cordelias blue eyes and seriously spoke while Cordelia blinked her eyes with a stunned expression. And she began stuttering.

N-no. Thatwhat

Its cute, Cordelia.

Jude spoke again and Cordelias face turned red.

No, what is he talking about now?

Did he eat some weird medicine?

Cordelia was at a loss and didnt know what to do. Jude seriously looked at her and then said with a pleasant smile.

The rabbit ears are cute, the rabbit ears. Oh, the rabbit tail is cute too.

You!

Cordelia slapped the back of Jude who spoke shamelessly, but the physical abilities of the two already had a lot of differences.

Jude snickered and pretended to be hurt while Cordelia hit Jude even harder.

And the next morning

Wow, Unnie is so cute.

Red Wind was wearing items with flame attributes all over her body and she then said in admiration as she gazed on Cordelias head.

A silver tiara with blue jewels was sitting atop Cordelias head together with the rabbit ears headband.

Cordelia, the second daughter of Count Chase, answered after making a hmph sound.

Because a certain mister desperately pleaded to me.

I didnt plead though?

Should I take it off then?

No, Madam. Youre the cutest.

Jude wily spoke and Cordelia turned away as she let out another hmph but did not remove her headband.

Anyone who saw her would see that her cheeks were slightly red.

And Violent Avalanche said after seeing the two.

Ha, how cheesy.

As expected of the crazy couple.

The people related to them are crazy too.

So cute.

When Red Wind giggled and spoke, Cordelias face turned even redder and her lips twitched several times before she changed the topic.

Anyway, were going now. Are you ready?

Were ready.

Red Wind was the first to answer energetically, followed by Violent Avalanche who reluctantly nodded its head.

It seems that the Great Storm tribe is also ready.

Jude said as he pointed out to them, so Cordelia nodded her head.

The shamans of the Great Storm tribe were fully equipped and prepared as they were approaching the group.

Okay, lets go then. JudeWiki, please take the lead.

Yes, Madam. I will lead the way.

Jude politely answered and led the way with Cordelia behind him, followed immediately by Red Wind, Violent Avalanche, and the shamans of the Great Storm tribe who were lined up in a file.

And about an hour or so

As he headed westward, Jude suddenly turned around and said.

By the way, Cordelia.

Yes?

Shouldnt we start practicing?

What practice?

Adelia Countermeasures practice.

Judes words made Cordelia had a face that looked like she didnt comprehend what he was talking about, but she soon understood it and said after saying a hmph.

I dont need to practice, okay? Ill just do it when she arrives, okay?

No, you still have to practice. The opponent is none other than Adelia. My brother Gal will roughly let it pass but not Adelia, right?

Ugh.

It was as Jude had said. A lot of Cordelias actions were basically suspicious, and her doubtful actions would grow deeper if she faced Adelia.

Shouldnt you at least be able to speak naturally?

There was truth in his words.

But Cordelia wasnt a fool either. Practicing was necessary, but she didnt have to do it now. Besides, he seemed to have said that to tease her.

I cant, I wont do it now here. Ah, come to think of it, its not just me who should practice. Im not the only one who likes you No, what am I saying. Anyway, arent we known to like each other in the first place