Chapter 202 - The Ark Of True Body

When the Time Boy collapsed, the Valkyrie caught him. Mavislin may possess a small body but when she extends her wings and enters into battle, her body matures slightly.

Instead of her small figure, her body morphs slightly into a teenager, complete with a developed bosom and longer hair. Her speech is significantly more advanced and she becomes taller as well.

"Raiyen!" yelled the young girl, hugging him.

A gentle tear ran down his cheek and onto the dry soil. The grey clouds cleared as the skies were now evening purple, clashing against the setting sun. Mavislin slowly embraced Raiyen's scrawny body, surprising the Time Mage.

Raiyen felt a surge of excitement when he embraced the Valkyrie, noticing the drastic changes. It was the first time he'd seen her in this form. But then reality hit him when he saw her extended wing.

"You did exceptionally well," murmured the Valkyrie, patting the crying boy with her wing.

"Why did you save me? You could have killed me. Why didn't you?" asked Raiyen, through his sobs.

"Why should I kill you?" asked Mavislin, tilting her head in confusion.

A single moment of nostalgia hit her as she asked that question.

"Didn't Baldwin sent you down to kill me before I could kill Z?" asked Raiyen, softly.

"No. I didn't come here to kill you. I came to stop you. You had lost control, so I wanted to let you know you aren't alone," replied Mavislin as she hugged the Time Boy close to her chest.

"What do you mean by 'alone'?"

Mavislin froze as she tried to answer Raiyen. Her wings shook slightly. Her mind had tucked away years of living in Valokia. Memories of her childhood when she was allowed to play in the barren fields of Valokia.

"Why did you leave me all alone, Mavvy..."

Those words echoed in her mind. Night after night, her nightmares were all the same. Her guilt of not being there for her twin when he needed it the most. The entire Great Noble War could've been stopped if the twins had each other.

Why were they separated? They had done nothing wrong. Why did she not follow him? And when they were finally reunited, why couldn't Mavislin just accept her brother for who he is? But was he destined to be a monster? Or was he just misunderstood?

Z walked towards the partners, panting heavily. Mavislin batted here eyelids, allowing some tears to fall out. She closed her eyes tightly and embraced Rauiyen closer.

"Let's not try that ever again, shall we?" asked Z, looking at the two.

Mavislin smiled as she passed Z the sleepy Time Mage.

"Agreed. Conversion Magecraft isn't very fun for me," replied Mavislin.

She followed the Lost Mage back into the Old Chapel. Baldwin stood up to welcome them back. Ysabeau gave a big hug to the children while Ashley and Minwoo were both surprised and relieved. Only Ashley was slightly confused and surprised, that is.

"Wait, where's Mavislin?" asked Ashley, confused when he looked around.

The young Valkyrie giggled as Minwoo laughed. The rest of the group tried to stifle their laughter.

"Why are you all laughing? I'm serious. What happened to her?"

"You're looking right at her, you daft fool," said Minwoo, trying to calm down.

"That's a lady! I'm saying that small kid. I wanna give her back her blankie."

"Minwoo, have you forgotten to tell him about Mavislin?" asked Gillian, raising his eyebrows.

"I might have..." mumbled Minwoo.

"I'm lost. Very lost and confused," said Ashley still holding onto that blanket.

"Blankie!" yelled Mavislin as she dove straight into Ashley's arms again.

"Hold on!" yelled Ashley.

Ashley closed his eyes, awaiting the lady to send him on his back. But was surprised when that lady turned back into the little Valkyrie.

"Hehe... Blankie..." whispered Mavislin, snuggling right against Ashley's chest.

"Are you still confused?" asked Minwoo, chuckling slowly.

"I am. But I'm too tired to even bother."

Ashley raked through his short, jet, black hair with his bony pale fingers. He twisted and cracked his neck for a second before stroking the little girl in his arms. It was hard to tell these two brothers were related. Both were cool-headed but had different thoughts.

Minwoo gave no qualms when it comes to ruling as the future Marquess. He didn't care if others had to die for the sake of the majority. He is caring but the King wanted something more challenging and rewarding. He was bored with the normal way of gaining power.

"I want to work up the ladder, you know? But staying here, stagnant, it's boring for me. It's not an easy decision to leave here, but it's one that I won't regret doing. It's gonna be tough, but I'll make sure it's worthwhile."