Chapter 122: Chapter 122
Arthur's Point of View
The Slums Sky Dock
As it turned out, above the old barracks, there was a sky dock. Which explains why those airships were so quick in responding to Rudnurth's release. We were waiting for our ship to arrive. Greigh, Ziah, Cassidy, and I were all on standby. It was nice to see this side of things. Airships were new to me and fascinating, but I was also somewhat excited to be on one.
So, here we stood as I was decked out in my armor with Defiance on my back and some luggage for the trip. "So, why're you all here?" I asked as I looked at the three beside me on both sides.
"Ah'm here ta see Rennal. Heard she's comin in on the airship yer takin. She had business out along the coast." The source of this content is N0veII_bIn
"Ah. Your Elf lady friend." Before Cassidy could respond, I turned to my two officers. "And you two?"
Greigh shrugged. "This is usually expected of me when higher-ranked officers, or Nobles, leave or arrive." He answered simply. "Since it's you, I figured it'd be best to see you off myself and be present in case there were any last-minute details you wanted to tell me about."
My gaze then shifted to Ziah. "Me? I'm coming with you!" The female Zugal informed me. "Since I am directly under your command, and we've been working together for quite some time, I will be your go-between during our mission."
My head bobbed back and forth as I gave her an approving look. "I'm okay with that. You or Greigh have been a huge help. Having one of you with me will make things proceed much more smoothly. Are you sure you don't need her here?" I asked the Captain.
"It was on my suggestion that she is going with you. Handling construction is far easier than politics." He informed me with a small smirk and sideways glance.
"Besides, Ah'm here if he need help with anything. Kine, Ayda, and me will also be keeping an eye on things down here." Cassidy said before nudging me. "Just to make sure no one gets any funny ideas."
"That's right!" Adam said cheerfully as he looked back to the airship. "One of the finest airships under Lestranian command!"
"I see. She looks beautiful." I told him, and he smirked.
"Doesn't she just!" The Captain then turned to the man next to him. "This is Sergeant Allen Harlow. My second in command and the best sailor I've ever had the pleasure of flying with!"
Sergeant Allen Harlow looked to be in his thirties. Brown hair, brown beard, with hazel eyes that seemed very honest, which surprised me. He was almost as tall as Adam and me, but not quite. His uniform was the male version of Ziah's, and he seemed quite built, which you could see through his uniform. Running around an airship would likely give most people a build if they took care of themselves.
Allen held out his hand to me. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir. We've heard a lot about you."
Shaking his hand, I quirked a brow at that. "Is that so?"
Greigh then gestured to Adam. "Captain Adam and Sergeant Allen were supposed to be under your command instead of Ziah and myself."
My eyes widened in surprise at that. "I did not know that."
The Human Captain chuckled. "That's alright! It worked out better for us anyway! Our ship wasn't meant to stay in this hangar! She's meant to be out there on the wind!"
"Then I'm glad I picked Greigh and Ziah before I knew you two were supposed to work for me. They're much more convenient to have around." Then I pointed at Greigh. "What's the word?"
"Bird, Sir." Greigh replied in a dull tone.
"I'm glad it worked out for all of us!" The older Captain had a chuckle at that and then gestured to the ship. "Shall I show you aboard?"
"Lead the way." I told him.