Chapter 346 - Elevating

Another day passed, the Blue Bubbles have been put under strong dependable scoping. But did much happen? Not really. Come to think of it, those two bubbles that bursted once on Eric's sight and secondly in front of everyone else, were the only Bubbles they have seen.

Which in one way is good, but on another aspect it is disappointing. It is good that it isn't posing a threat towards this beautiful hidden civilisation, but at the same time it is disappointing because they've spent 24 hours staring down at Lava.

Well at least most of them did, once coming back there after eating for a little bit, Eric didn't stay down there near the Lava all night. He lended his eyes for another 6 hours before he specified that going on any further would be considered pointless, and also that he is very sleepy.

The 5 Grand Masters are way older by age, have seen a lot more battles and therefore have a better sense of authority for this town at least. As for Eric, what more could you ask of from a kid?

The Grand Masters kept their positions, without losing focus too much they glanced upon the Hot Lava in hopes of seeing or not seeing those bubbles again, the feelings about it were really confusing.

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"So any luck?" Eric asked, after once again diving in the Lava. The Grand Masters have become accustomed of this cute proceedure. If you think that jumping in Lava is cute that is...

"Not really." Kazer Answered, a bit sleep deprived no doubt. Him along with the rest of the Grand Masters haven't slept in over 30 hours, but they can fairly handle a lot more before they drop.

"So what's the plan now?" Eric asked still feeling rather puzzled.

"We still have to watch, if nothing comes out for another 24 hours than we have to go there up close." Kazer specified, describing a potentially dangerous plan.

"Didn't you say that is dangerous?" Eric reminded, feeling nervous about going there to the unknown alone.

"If no bubble comes out after so long, we can see there in a few counts before going back. I think is doable." Kazer specified although partially unclear but obviously understandable.

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Another 24 hours have passed, yesterday Eric didn't do any exercises due to obvious facts. Before he was the quickest to notice these potentially dangerous bubbles. They think it is a worthy sacrifice to take a couple of days out of a boy who isn't in a rush to train.

To get in to other specifications, this time they didn't see any Blue Bubbles either. Which makes the whole proceedure a lot more confusing, because if the Quantity underneath was big enough for Eric to see through the torched scenery of lava while diving, and big enough for 4 feet wide bubbles to pop out. Why didn't more Bubbles come out be it small or big?

"Now it is time for us to see this sensation from up close." Xalk specified, who has kept the most count over how much time they have spent scoping the area.

"Indeed." Kazer answered, and as he dragged a big wide plate like rock from the rooms they have behind them in the little caves they one by one became ready to set sail towards this odd situation.

"Are you sure I can't come?" Eric interrupted with a question. He doesn't really feel comfortable to go there but there are little limits to what he would do for this town.

"No, this can be dangerous." Kazer reminded, it is best for you to stay here.

"What if I just fly near you?" Eric asked, at least this way it proves less dangerous.

"I haven't thought of that." Kazer felt a bit dumb for not taking that fact in to consideration, but yet again even geniuses have it hard after not sleeping for nearly 60 hours. "You can come, but don't be too close. You are only to approach if any of us are close to falling in Lava."

"Yes Grand Master." Eric answered with joy and afterwards felt stupid, "What have I gotten myself in to." He thought.

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As the five Grand Masters walked over these plate shaped rocks, with their arms pulled backwards and their left foot forwards they forced the rocks to move towards their desired direction.

The secret behind it? Well they are making the Lava underneath the rock do all the work. The Lava is carrying the rock, not allowing it to sink along with any Grand Master.

And when any of the Grand Masters want to manuver their individual rock either to the left or to the right, stretching the arms a bit wide, moving one further from centre of mass than the other determines which way to go and how sharp the turn will be.

Interesting move isn't it? And rather complex as well come to think of it. For a new comer like Eric for example, it would take a lot more time to get a hang off maneuvering. Although it wouldn't neccesarily prove dangerous for him since Lava can't burn his skin.

In a short time, they've reached their destination with Eric floating above their heads. It didn't really take long to reach, it was only 20-40 feet away from the Volcanic walk way. It all would depend where the Grand Masters started to sail at.

"Do you see anything down there?" Kazer asked, puzzled to not find much here.

"No." Laza answered and the rest just followed along sharing the same word.

"By Calidus this is so tiring!" Kazer complained. "All that waiting yet we didn't even find anything worth the time?"

"Hey at least there doesn't seem to be anything down there!" Xalk reminded, and gave out a cute elderly giggle. But quite frankly he is just highly sleep deprived.

"Yes well it still is disappointing." Kazer continued to complain, as explained a bit earlier feelings are a bit mixed about this.

Out of a sudden! Xalk felt his elevation rising more than it is supposed too, as if the heat from being surrounded by Lava wasn't enough.

In a matter of a second, he was lifted above Lava along with his rock 3 meters high, thankfully balanced enough to not tip him over and toss him down in the unforgiving nature of Lava.

"What the hell." Eric thought and instantly flew towards Xalk, grabbing him underneath the Shoulders of which due to size differences it more seemed like a hug from behind.

However, that is not the point and this is absolutely no time for Romance. He didn't start lifting Xalk up, nor would he have the required capacities to do so. He just wants to help Xalk keep balance.

As for the other Grand Masters, apart from cursing the bad timing they also glanced at the Blue Bubble in amazement. It can survive Lava, manage to lift a large man along with a large plate like rock yet it bursts seconds after it leaves Lava behind.

Wait... at this specific case this isn't a good thing! A moment after, the blue blob burst and disorder followed after! Xalk has for sure lost concentration of the Lava that was under his control, and the rock requires Lava Controlling to float!

The plate like rock fell flat on the Lava, and it of course splattered hot boiling lava around it. A bit of which, unfortunately reached towards Kazer... Burning his toes a little bit but thankfully his toes are still in tact and in all ways functional.

He moved his foot away from the Lava and afterwards urged everyone to move away from it. "Back to the walk way!" He spoke on his own language.

When he took a glance at Xalk, he noticed that Eric is with all his efforts trying to keep Xalk safe above Lava. The rock of which Xalk had under his possession is as good as gone.

"Keep him up just for a little while." Kazer shouted as he maneuvered his own rock towards Xalk as fast as possible. It can certainly fit both.

Although giving far too much energy to actually say something, Eric thought. "Yes, no kidding."

What appeared to be a life time after, Xalk felt his knees touching the rock of which Kazer was holding up with the aid of Lava. He of course had to lift his feet up, or else they would have been gone a few seconds ago.

Depending on the fact that Kazer can't fail, the rest of the Grand Masters just made their way out of danger. Bad teamwork, but sleep deprivation tends to mess with judgement.

Xalk getting over the plate like rock didn't cause any balance trouble worth noting about, in fact the main concern now became Eric!

Once assuring that Xalk is safe, he just laid himself over Xalk's shoulder and sighed. "Damn you are heavy!" And afterwards passed out right on the spot.