Vol 2 Chapter 9: The Five Pillars vs The Six Magus
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As the battle between the Hikari and Gideon vs the Magus of Light and Dark tightened, in the other side of Sol Empire's borders had its own set of circumstances going on...
..To which The Fire Pillar, Ignis, can be seen running hastily, hoping to find the other three pillars
The battle hadn't started, yet he feels his body had already just been into one...
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Sweat running down from his face, until finally he met not only one, but the three pillars in one place
"Casa- ?!"
Before he even got any closer to them, his attention directed to the men dressed in black robe that was in front of the three pillars
"Those guys...they're...!"
It seems Ignis' hunch was right, Those men, hiding their appearance in a black robe with eyes that can only be seen, are the Six Magus of the Altan Empire
"These guys look ominous, Aeris"
"Isn't it that obvious to you?! They're the Six Magus of that scummy Empire! Although its just four of them here"
"I wouldn't know, I was never allowed to go outside that much"
Casa said while trying to maintain her composure
"Magus or not, each one of them possesses tremendous strength"
With the assessment from Magna, Aeris and Casa didn't even argue about his statement's credibility
It was then that Ignis realized something else
"! The citizens!"
But wherever Ignis looked, there were no signs of civilians running around, panicking, or screaming for their lives
"...? Were they perhaps...already evacuated?"
Ignis thought to himself
"Oh? I didn't know we're famous"
"Our titles are at least, you on the other hand are famous for having a lot of women"
"And you're jealous I assume?"
"Ask me that again when you're finally able to kick that guy's ass"
He points to Ignis, who was too stunned to move
"Hmph! As if he'll be able to scratch a mark on me! He's just a pathetic weasel who's boasting about his title of 'Fire Pillar' !"
"P-Pathetic weasel?!"
That remark was enough for Ignis to get back on his own feet
"He really took a blow from that than the other statement..."
Casa said, eyeing Ignis as a "Disappointment"
"Is it really the time for you guys to have a lover's quarrel?!"
"What?"
The other Magus, who was quiet the whole time, suddenly spoke
"Those two...are a...couple?"
"NO! WE'RE NOT!"
Casa said immediately, Ignis felt a blow right after that, but wasn't showing it
"COUPLE OR NOT, NO FLIRTING IS ALLOWED IN MY VIEW!"
"SINCE WHEN DID WE FLIRT?!"
Casa blushed harder, while Ignis kept breaking down even further
"W-what I did the whole time wasn't flirting?...I see...I see...hahaha..."
"Uhh, Casa? He's about to die from your words"
"Hmph!"
She looked away from Aeris and Ignis
While such quarrels, misunderstandings, and conversations were happening, one of the Magus slowly and silently approached Magna in a formal manner
"...?"
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"...You're strong"
"? I could say the same thing to you too"
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Suddenly, as if having a silent agreement, Magna and the said Magus suddenly shake hands
"What the?! Did that two just made friends with each other?!"
"That's so Magna alright..."
"Why are you so supportive about it?!"
"..."
Aeris didn't reply any further to Ignis' question
"If only that meathead wasn't strong, I would've killed him already"
"Calm down! He's still a part of us! Are you really that jealous of your surroundings?"
"I changed my mind, I want to kill the person next to me even more"
"..."
The other Magus took a step forward after hearing that
"*Ahem*, Since we're in war and all, I believe we should just skip the formality and go straight into fighting, shall we?"
"Not even an introduction huh? Don't you think that's a bit disrespectful?"
"SHUT UP YOU FAKE FIRE USER! A DEADASS LIKE YOU DOESN'T DESERVE SUCH INTRODUCTIONS!"
"Fake Fire- What do you even have against me?!"
"I'll show you who reigns over the fire right after I'm done cutting you off!"
"Tsk!"
Surprisingly, Ignis managed to maintain his hotheadedness
"...So he's the Magus of Fire"
"You got it knucklehead. See those linings on their black robes? Those colors represent their element"
Ignis, then scanned the Magus from left to right...
...Fire...Wind...Water...Earth...
...The most talkative one and the one who has something against Ignis, was the Magus of Fire. The one who seems to be the normal one, yet has the desire for killing, was the Magus of Wind. The one who opposes so much on couples and the like was the Magus of Water, while the one that Magna shook hands with, was the Magus of Earth
"Ugh...I have to deal with this loudmouth?"
"Hmph! Insult me all you want! You'll eat your words right after!"
"Lets just get this over with"
Ignis says, as he showed his spear, imbued with fire magic
"Another petty trick of yours?"
The Magus of Fire got nudged by the Magus of Wind after
"That Fire Pillar is stronger than you think"
The Magus of Fire looked back at him
"You Think I'll lose?"
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"So that's a no then"
"...?"
Although Ignis didn't hear what they said, he thought that the Magus of Fire had a plan in mind
"I'll deal with this young maiden then"
"Sorry, but I'm a rough maiden"
Aeris said, while getting into her battle stance
"That form..."
The Magus of Wind looked at Aeris from top to bottom
"...Are you perhaps-"
"Who knows? But I should let you know that, You can't beat me when it comes to speed"
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It was the Magus of Water's turn to say something to his opponent
"I wanted to kill that pipsqueak first, but I guess I can deal with him later on. For now, I'll be dealing with you. THOSE OF YOUR KIND SHALL DIE!"
"*Sigh*...Just how much do I have to knock you over till you take a guess that we aren't even a thing?!"
Casa said, as she pre-casted some magic with the help of her staff
...Meanwhile...the other two individuals...
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Suddenly nodded to each other, as they quickly started a fight without any further delays
"They even think alike..."
"Well, Magna doesn't really talk that much, so that Magus was a perfect match for him"
"You really suck up to Magna huh?"
Aeris didn't answer Ignis' question once again
"That guy's excited huh?"
"He's definitely excited"
"So excited"
The other Magus said, as they saw the Magus of Earth clashing in earnest with the Pillar of Earth
With all of them ready to cross with each other, the Sol Empire's fate was decided on who'll prevail
...Its a war between Sol Empire, and the two empires namely Altan, and Euna...
...As well as a war between the Sol Empire's Pillars and Altan Empire's Magus...
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