Master Of None

Chapter 2389: 2389. Stress Cracks

”What is that sound?”

That was what people were first thinking when they looked up at the partly cloudy sky. Many of the staff needed for the unloading of the floating ship had already been brought back to be ready. They knew that the floating ship would appear sooner than later.

What they did not know was why the earth walls had been made. Why there were wind rune dampening formations? These would stop the wind from pushing past the walls and make sure that everyone was safe.

None of this was what they needed when the floating ship had taken off. Specifically, the floating ship had been made so that the wind it used to help it direct itself and float would not be an issue at all. So why did they need these specific rune formations and walls?

The sound of howling wind grew more and more. The flapping of dragon wings also were easily heard. The dragons were not helping the floating ship but their closeness proved their worries and how they were ready to reach out their talons at any second and grab the ship if it were to falter.

”Move in and prepare to unload. I need the mages present ready to control excess manas. Rune carvers, get prepared for repairs and breakdowns. We need a proper evaluation!” The orders were out and the floating ship caused a whirlwind of brutal mana and dust as it landed. Some tents not better protected took to the air and mages had to use their skills to capture them before they hurt anyone.

Even more dusty as kicked up before the floating ship landed on the prepared stone braces. The metal creaking and the other materials showing the clear wear and tear. The rune formations were constantly bleeding mana and many of the staff or soldiers on board without jobs had been put to work with watching or mending.

The clear loss of stress from them as they all relaxed for the first time in days told them everything they needed to know. Everyone waiting on the ground saw it. This included Alma, Gil, and Remey who were prepared to welcome them back but now gazed on in worry for Su, Midnight, and Walkerʼs well being.

”All guards, prepare for us to be relieved!” The booming voice wasnʼt Walkerʼs but Mindights. She stood in her dragonkin form and looked a little worn out. However, she was standing on the top of the ship with her head high, for what everyone could guess, she had been the one to remain above to be able to send information elsewhere.

Su appeared a few moments later, she didnʼt have her armor on and instead had a basic robe with various pockets. This was something she had been gifted for all her help with the healers. She was wearing a robe made to hold bandages, medicines, and whatever odds and ends that a healer might need when treating wounds.

”Healers, follow me. We have mana mana based and breaking metal based injuries. I need people to also handle the steam burns from some of the moving parts of the ship. We have it prioritized by those at risk and those that are yet to stabilize. Otherwise, I need carriers to bring off some that had broken legs from shifting metal.”

Suʼs orders stopped everything and made a clear path for healers. She had made sure that her voice held every ounce of authority that came with making sure the injured were healed. What Su didnʼt realize was she had unintentionally used a dragon skill called dragonʼs terror speech. A skill that added the feeling of fear to those who would disobey her words.

”What happened?” Su didnʼt respond but Midnight did. While Midnight did not like talking as much, she had not had the choice since she had taken a role that Walker would normally use since he was too focused on mana.

”Damage because too heavy. Too much mana. Walker is busy. Four mana gems damaged. The main mana gem cracked. Long trip.” they all got the gist but they could also tell Midnight was reserving her energy.

What everyone had somewhat forgotten was that through her bond with Walker, Midnight could share mana. That was what she was doing even now. She had given over almost all mana while working to communicate and share information. She had even been the one to send the communication crystal message.

”Gil went right down in to the floating ship followed by the mages. Alma and Remey could handle the other aspects but he was going to make sure his best friend was more than safe. Especially since Gil understood that the entire floating ship required focus on mana that would easily stress Walker.

Everyone had limits when it came to complicated control. Walker might be an origin race member now and also growing constantly. But was he all powerful? Not by a long shot. He was still Walker and needed to grow more to be able to handle everything life had to throw at him.

Gil didnʼt make it through the door before he felt the manas acting up. They were leaking from the massive mana gem made. He could also see where the rune formations had broken the metal due to the high flow of mana and stress in them as well.

These things could and would be fixed. This was the first time the floating ship left in an expedition after all. It needed this test.

As Gil watched, Walker forced the mana down and calmed it. He forcefully held it in place while new mages replaced the ones who were passed out or nearly passed out. But they were here in time to control the mana so Walker could step back and fall to his but gasping.

”I think we need to increase the strength of the materials used. We had a lot more weight. It couldnʼt last long but we held it together to keep from major failure.” His words were still ragged but Gil smiled nonetheless.

”I didnʼt expect anything else. But maybe try to give us more warning that you are about to cause a tornado? The walls were a little short.” With a pat on the back, Gil helped Walker back to his feet and forced him to drink another manʼs potion. He wasnʼt letting Walker fall asleep right here before walking out proud.

Those outside were waiting for orders while also knowing they had to see Walker. They had seen the other leaders calling repair teams and such but not Walker yet.

As Walker stepped out it was confirmed that everyone was safe and the situation was in control. That was just the presence he had. It was also midnightʼs sign that she was free to leave where she stood and begin looking in the direction of home where she could sleep for a day at least. Not to mention the food that would be waiting for her.

To be fair though, everyone in the floating shop and this expedition deserved a good meal and rest. The massive number of materials were their payments for a short vacation.

With a deep breath, Walker took a little mana and made sure everyone heard.

”As everyone knows, we put the floating ship through an extremely rigorous test behind the plans we had originally. We also carried back many times more harvested ores, stones, monster materials, and herbs than we had planned. We have brought it home with success. Let the Genesis alliance continue its rapid growth for the races united!”

This was what everyone needed and wanted to hear. The roar of approval echoed as mage moved the earth walls and the rune formations were dissolved. Now, repair teams were in full movements while the appraisal groups and moving groups accessed the storage areas.

It was only a few moments before shocked tells of the appraisals began to arise. Many new appraisal skills were being used. And many people were questioning if they were even able to use them properly. Yet here they were, proved correct.

The highest quality that some people had ever seen was right there in front of them. Not just there but in high numbers as well. It was shocking. No, it was proof of a greater future. Right in their hands were materials they never imagined they would see.

When they all began to see even better materials and the herbalists began to shout too, it was over. The energy flowed around the area and a few people with stress became the most vibrant people around.

Whispers of the next crafting competitions started immediately. How they could all use these materials. But that also started the conversations about the next herbalist and alchemy challenges. A boom of ideas a new goals.

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