Alright, next chapter. This one will give more apparent hints as to the third work of the story. After this, there'll be no more works included other than references.
On another note, just about to get out of college with my two Bachelor's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Chinese. Finished strong with about 3 As and 3 Bs and around 3.4 GPA. Nice!
Inside one of the Grand Cathedral's central offices, Carim remained seated within the large circular table. Behind her was a large window that overlooked outside the Cathedral. The high-ranked Belkan Knight had her hands clasped on the table as she awaited her guests.
It wasn't long before Hayate entered the room by her side. Following behind the Lieutenant Colonel was Reinforce Zwei and the Hammer Knight.
"Good afternoon, Miss Hayate," Gracia greeted the Belkan Knight as she and her family members entered her office.
"We're sorry for the delay, Gracia-san," Hayate apologized. "Due to some circumstances, we weren't able to arrive sooner than wished."
"I already got your report from Signum. Your delay was expected ever since we learned about your new guests."
"Of course, Gracia-san. They said they wanted to come over and so they got their wish."
By then, Hayate and her protectors made way for Angelise and Momoka, who stepped into the room.
"You must be Angelise Ikaruga Misurugi and Momoka Oginome," Carim greeted the two guests. "I am Sister Carim Gracia, Belkan Knight of the Saint Church and one of the Directors in the Time-Space Administration Bureau. Signum and others told me many things about the two of you."
"P-Please to make your acquaintance, Carim-sama," Momoka stuttered before bowing formally to the Knight. Angelise then followed suit.
"There's no need for formality," Carim waved her hand. "As a guest acquainted with Miss Hayate, you're treated like a normal person here."
"Normal person…"
A chuckle suddenly came from Carim to the two guests' confusion.
"What's so funny?"
"Among the things that Signum said, I had to see it for myself. Your behavior is like someone else we know."
"Coming to think of it," Hayate joined. "She really does act like Fate. Maybe the two of you are related?"
"At least Fate's not as clumsy as she is."
Vita's remark cause Carim and Hayate to chuckle. However, Angelise blushed in shame and embarrassment, causing Momoka to stand up.
"Lady Angelise is a guest here. Do not mock her for it!"
"It's a joke, Momoka-san," Hayate excused. "There's no harm being done."
"Lady Angelise should be treated with respect!"
"That's enough, Momoka-san," Angelise talked her down. She took a step towards Carim and took a bow. "But what she says is true, Carim-sama. We appreciate you inviting us over this cathedral."
"As I heard," Carim responded. "Signum told me you were very interested in the Belkan era and how it closely resembles your old home. Is that the reason why you decided to come here?"
"That's right," Angelise went to up the table. "For that, I want answers to everything regarding Belka. What happened during the era? Why does everything here from the culture to food all look like that from Misurugi? Why is it not on record in either place? And where does-"
Before Angelise can continue, she felt Hayate's hand land on her shoulder. The Lieutenant Colonel shook her head in front of her, and she calmed her down.
"Angie-san, let's not get ahead ourselves. We should settle important matters first and complete them one at a time."
"That's correct," Carim agreed. "I know that you have a lot of questions regarding Ancient Belka, our Church, and the Bureau. Shamal reported that as well through Signum. Do not fret, Miss Angelise, for we can provide as much help as you can. However, that is the least of our concerns. Right now, we have other matters to attend to, isn't that right, Miss Hayate?"
"That's correct. Before any research can be done, there are still some issues we need to take care of immediately."
"What issues?"
The Church Knight sighed over Angelise's obliviousness. While she can be forgiven for the matter was inevitable, she still glared at Hayate for not informing her in some way.
"It doesn't sound like you told her the news."
Hayate sighed before she explained.
"It was Signum's idea. If we told these girls any sooner, then it would cause a tantrum among Angelise. It was better to settle it as soon as we can, and have it done privately."
The drew some blanks from Momoka while Angelise was getting more desperate.
"W-What news? What's going on here!?"
"Settle down, Miss Angelise," Carim ordered the princess as patiently as she could.
"Is everything alright, Sister Carim?"
Another Church Knight entered the room. Like Carim, she was wearing the typical black and white nun uniform. She had orange eyes and short magenta hair in contrast to Carim's long blonde hair.
"Everything is okay, Sister Schach," Carim calmed the stern woman. "It's just a little ruckus, but nothing to worry over."
"Are you sure," Schach Nouera eyed on Angelise and Momoka who stood by her superior. She had a hunch, but she found something unusual between the two
"Please, this is a private matter. I will not have any other guests in here unless I call for it."
"I understand, Sister Carim."
With that, Schach Nouera left the room. Although Carim ordered her to leave them be, he presence still unnerved the two guests. They could sense something within her that was pretty hostile rather than friendly like Carim.
"Who was that girl?" Momoka spoke first.
"That was Sister Schach Nouera," Carim answered. "She's another Knight of the Church and my trusted assistant."
"She didn't sound very friendly…"
"I don't know," Hayate butted in for a small joke. "Last time I heard, she nearly attacked Erio and Caro when brought Vivio. And that's excluded when Nanoha almost intervened."
"Hayate, please joke over the matter," Carim talked her down before resuming to Momoka's concerns. "Schach has always been like that. Please don't too bothered by it for she's just trying to protect members of the Church from harm. She's been like that with my half-brother Rossa, too."
Carim still could see that her words weren't doing calming the two down. It was not a good sign considering the topics that the girls were about to go over.
"In any case, we need must get to the issues at hand. Please, everyone, take your seats."
By her command, Carim's guests took their seats on the large circular table. Hayate and Rein stood together by the Church Knight on the left while Vita circled to the right. Angelise and Momoka sat in the nearest chairs, which were directly opposite of Carim and Hayate respectively. With everyone in their seats, the long discussion that already had high tension in air commenced.
In one of the southern cities of Midchilda, Fate and Signum were walking down an alleyway. The two were assigned a case of Lost Logia smuggling that was reported a few hours ago. At first, the two were suspicious since there was only a minimum amount of details to reasonable suspicion over the group's activities. Sadly, they found little evidence, and with their report, the case was put on hold. Now the girls were wandering in the city while awaiting new orders.
The TSAB agents were having a conversation parallel to what was being discussed within the Grand Cathedral more than half an hour ago. However, Fate wasn't taking well to the topic.
"Angelise and Momoka are being transferred out of Midchilda?"
"After their decision in the next few days," Signum defined the orders. "Shortly after that incident in the supermarket when Captain Nanoha was injured, the suspect Cecilia discussed their home planet and, in her words, other critical information."
"Critical information?"
"Cecilia went on about the details of Mana, including the background, political climate, and important locations that are confidential even to the world's inhabitants. She even gave information about her main supporter, who she claims is someone Angelise knows very well in the Empire of Misurugi. She also went into the culture of the TSAB and the danger of sending both her and Momoka back to their home planet alone."
"She's trying to bargain with the TSAB," Fate assumed. "She wants them to give full protection when they return."
"More than just full protection," Signum continued. "More specifically, when Cecilia shared this information, she additionally recommended that we offer them membership into the Bureau."
"W-What?" Fate was no stranger to the Bureau recruiting foreigners into its organization. Nanoha and Hayate, her closest friends, were the two famous examples in the Bureau's history. But for them to draft the girls so soon?
"Even for us, having a girl who's learned the Bureau for no more than a week. There's also the problem with the two's irregularities when it comes to magic, specifically Angelise's anti-magic abilities comparable to the Eclipse virus and Momoka's lack of a Linker Core to generate Mana independently. There's also the issue with the vehicle she summoned."
"You mean the Villkiss?"
"A vehicle that appeared out of nowhere in front of your house and has an S-plus Rank power source is already common knowledge for the TSAB officials. Although they haven't come to a final decision, I believe these factors have contributed it."
"So what do they plan to do with Angelise and Momoka?"
The two stopped by a crosswalk before Signum continued.
"Although they cannot recruit the two girls into the TSAB, they understand the crisis as stated by Cecilia that they won't just send them back to Mana. Instead, they'll bring them to another world administered by the TSAB until they're used to normal life. They'll likely be sent to one of the culture reservation worlds where the two continue to explore a normal, modern life within the TSAB. They consider it fit for a princess with a sweet, but spoiled personality and her loyal maid."
"A culture reservation...so that's why they were sent to the Belkan region."
Signum nodded as they crossed the street.
"In other words, it will not be the Bureau that will be protecting Angelise and Nanoha, but the Saint Church. They've also been informed of their irregularities and promised to protect them as much as they can. And because of their possibly Ruwella due to its proximity to Midchilda, so that they can keep in touch with the Church and us whenever she wanted."
"I appreciate hearing this. After seeing Angelise and Momoka, I'm that a little more time in the Bureau will help them mature a little more. However," Fate paused before she was sure of our question. "Is that why didn't you didn't tell them about this?"
"A royal is usually tied to her own home," Signum reason. "If she were to know immediately that she couldn't go home, chances are that she would have protested."
"It is sad to think about," Fate lamented. "Not being able to return to your old home."
"After learning more about that place, returning her to Mana is by no means a good idea for anyone's interests. Not even Miss Angelise will appreciate if she merely went back, especially if she were to return now, as there's no telling what will ultimately happen to her."
From her understanding, Fate nodded to that point. As Enforcer and before then, she had experience with those who suffered from racism, though not as indiscriminate. If Angelise were to survive, she'd have to break away from her old home temporarily.
Meanwhile, away from the TSAB agents, two familiar cyborgs were walking down a nearby empty alleyway. Cinque and Sein were walking with hoodies on to conceal their appearance. Part of it was so no one would know that they were Combat Cyborgs, something that the Bureau never took lightly. But the other reason was so no one would get a close look at their faces over an important manner.
"So Cinque-nee-sama, tell me why we're operating in this city again?" Sein complained.
"It's the Doctor's orders," Cinque responded. "Just a few hours ago, a small shuttlecraft descended into Midchilda's atmosphere and landed by one of Cranagan's airports. Although the machines were registered as food delivery vehicles, they emptied the cargo someplace long before the TSAB could inspect them. This information was never reported properly, and we are the only ones aware of this fact. All that came through was the suspicion of Lost Logia smuggling in this region."
"So another heist this time, huh? At least it better not be trash like before."
"Those discs are not trash," Cinque glared at her younger sister. "The Doctor is working on reconstructing those drones we found so we could conduct a proper analysis. Besides, this is something that the Doctor wishes us to see. With everything that's happened in the past few years, he has grown weary of unusual activity and wanted us to be on alert at all times."
Be on alert at all times, eh?"
The two were interrupted by a loud horn from a truck, just when they cleared the alleyway. The two took a right where the loud noise came from before going into hiding. Cinque laid herself flat against a wall while Sein sunk into it to proceed. As she went on ahead, she poked out her finger that had her Periscopic Eye to see her outside surroundings, which went well with her Deep Dive Inherent Skill. Cinque continued to remain in contact with Sein through an earpiece.
"What is it, Sein?"
"Looks like someone isn't too happy over here," Sein reached the corner of the wall where a large truck remained idle inside the parking lot with its engine on. Another truck was idling behind it with the driver's seat empty. The driver in question was actually on the left side of the first truck. Sein could see him approaching the driver's seat, and he was not too happy.
"Hey, you wait like everyone else, pal!"
BLAM!
Out from the truck, a shotgun blast blew off the man's head. The corpse splatter blood to a nearby car while the headless corpse flew backward by a meter. The sudden gunshot and unsightly result unnerved the girl burrowed into the wall as if she was nearly ready to puke.
The loud noise also came to Cinque's attention.
"Sein, what's going on?"
"I-I don't know; some guy just got his head blown off when he tried to argue! You think this could be the suspicious cargo unit you were talking about?"
"I don't know, but it doesn't seem safe. Let's get away fast before they-"
Cinque was interrupted by loud metallic footsteps. By Sein's location, she could also hear metal rock and twist from inside the truck's container. Whatever was inside, it sounded like something big started to move. She guessed were back by swearing she heard an electronic noise that sounded like a machine powering on.
BLAM!
The rear door of the cargo container blasted open that slammed into the truck behind it. The loud blast made both cyborgs freeze and keep a close eye on the situation.
The mouth of the rear door was then ripped upward as a large red machine came out of it. Cinque and Sein sized it to be around nine meters tall discounting the extra height from the truck. Although mechanical, the machine itself looked very human save for the fins on its head, shoulders, and back. Sein could see a red beam projected onto the wall from its head that was its main advisor and red energy emitting from the outlines of the machine.
At first, the machine took a couple of steps. The two cyborgs deducted that the pilot was manned and an amateur due to stumbling for the first few moments. Maybe if they weren't in a populated area where civilians and TSAB agents were around, they could take it head on.
However, the machine still projected a strong force that both girls could feel. Some suspicious men inside the truck were also trying to escape as they expected the place to be a war zone. With all the collected details and observations, she could draw an undoubted conclusion.
Just what we feared...it's those people!
"Cinque-nee-sama," Sein called from the earpiece. "It's those people, aren't they?"
"Yes," Cinque responded desperately. "It's them."
"What should we do, Cinque-nee-?"
"Run, Sein! Get away from that machine now!"
As the Cyborgs made their escape, the red-finned machine regained its balance. It then reached its back, taking a rifle with its left hand and a large knife on its right. Turning around, it aimed its loaded before pulling the trigger.
At the same time, Shamal and Zafira were back at the Yagami residence. Shamal was busy with housekeeping as she just finished up cleaning the carpet in the living room. However, she noticed that Zafira was quiet. The Guardian Beast laid on top of the couch as he attempted to sleep.
"Are you feeling under the weather, Zafira?"
"I'm fine. There's just...very much that's going on. Especially with Hayate and that girl's departure."
"Do you think it's a shame that Angelise is leaving?" Shamal asked regretfully. Both of them were informed about the recent orders to relocate the princess. "I heard that she just reunited with her maid. From what Signum and Vita, she sounded like a very polite girl and we were just getting to know Angelise. If only a week did not pass by so quickly. "
"The girl still has a royal mindset," Zafira objected. "She's thrown in a completely different world compared to hers. It's only natural that she would be confused, if not throwing any tantrums. She'll have to catch up by a large margin in maturing if she is to survive."
"Even so, she still looked like she welcomed this world. Perhaps I think that she'll grow into a fine woman someday. Someone people will look up to in…"
Shamal trailed off once she was Zafira's ears twitch a few times. The Guardian beast then jumped from his seat on high alert. He stood still for the moment as he listened in.
"What's wrong, Zafira?"
After a few seconds, the Guardian Beast jumped off the couch.
"Shamal, get down now!"
"Eh?"
Shamal found herself tackled by the Guardian Beast. Letting go of the vacuum, she stumbled backward and landed on the floor with Zafira on top of him.
An explosion occurred shortly afterward at the front entrance. Chunks of debris were sent flying down the hallways and into the kitchen. Smoke and dust covered the other rooms of the lower level as Zafira protected Shamal from the debris. The two Knights transformed for battle as the dust was settling within the house.
Outside the Yagami residence that just got attacked, another machine that blended in transparently with its surroundings deactivated its cloaking mechanism. The gunshot from the rifle another red humanoid machine with fins. It wasn't long before the machine aimed at the other houses including the Yagami residence and fired a few more rounds.
Outside of the Grand Cathedral was a large courtyard, which was surrounded by several other important buildings in the area. Like the rest of the Cathedral, it was all built with stone with the exception of a few trees. When the Cathedral and other churches were in session, there would be nuns who would walk properly in columns that they attended masses.
However, two distinct girls who were Angelise and Momoka sat by one of the courtyard benches shaded by a tree. Momoka was placing a hand over Angelise to comfort her after what they were told less than an hour ago.
Angelise replayed the conversation she had with Carim in her mind.
"What do you mean we can't go back to Misurugi!?" Angelise exclaimed over the statement.
"Please forgive us for the sudden news, but it's orders of the Bureau. Within the next few days, the TSAB will make a final decision where you'll no longer be under care by the Yagami residence.
"Not even Nanoha Takamachi?
"No, and not Enforcer Harlaown either."
"But...but…"
"I know that is great pain for you. However, you must understand our position here. This was in everyone's interest whether you like it or not, and those interests included yours and Momoka's."
"This is not acceptable!"
"Lady Angelise," Momoka could only watch her princess complain.
"At this moment, I...Misurugi will be…"
As tears ran into her eyes, she failed to see an irritated Vita get off her chair. The Hammer Knight then walked up to the princess and gave a big slap in the face. The slap was so strong that it jerked her face ninety degrees to the left and threw the watering tears from her eyes. As Angelise made a gasp, Momoka covered her mouth over Vita's attack on the princess.
"Quit your sulking, will ya!?" Vita barked at her. "Your complaining is going to change anyone's mind. And you're getting just on everybody's nerves here!"
Angelise slowly turned her bewildered head back to the agitated Vita. She then turned her head to the now turned serious Carim, an equally agitated Reinforce, and the worried Momoka. Hayate also stepped into the matter, unable to stand by either.
"Miss Angelise, you should be aware that we're doing our best to protect you. However, even as a guest, there are certain limitations that can do with you. This was all orders from the higher-ups. Keep in mind that Carim had a saying in this as well and she did the best she could to make it easy for you."
"Easy?" Angelise turned to Carim, who let out a sigh of displeasure.
"To be more specific, you're going to be transferred to one of the TSAB's reservation areas. You won't find any magic there, so it's by no means a world where is life is easy. However, they are under the jurisdiction of both the TSAB and the Saint Church. Actually, you'll be more under the protection of us rather than the Bureau."
"I...do not understand."
"The Saint Church has operations in more than just the Self-Govern Area here on Midchilda," Carim explained. "On every world, the Saint Church establishes cathedrals all over the place. From here, you'll be able to contact the Bureau, including the three Aces and me whenever you want."
"Please, do not think that this is a final decision, nor is this permanent. Keep in mind that we have interest in the world of Mana as well as the Huckebein, but that's more of the reason why we can't just let you stick out. If either of them knows that you're here, it's very likely they'll target you without hesitation. Therefore, we found it best to give you a temporary hiding place until it's safe for you to return."
"How long is temporary?"
"Unfortunately, that is something we do not know."
Carim answered despite knowing it still left Angelise unphased. Unfortunately, that was the truth; depending on how the case lasts, it could be as fast as a couple of weeks. However, there were cases that have gone on for decades there was still no conclusion, the case of rogue criminals like Jail Scaglietti being one of them. The existence of another world in a parallel universe, not to mention the Huckebein possibly still trapped in there, should be enough to have sufficient force on the case. Even then, all they could do is wait and see how long the case will be drawn out.
"Tell you what, we will give a moment or two to think about this. You can tell us whenever you're ready."
That's all the princess knew from the conversation before she left the room. Since then, she went to someplace quiet where she could be alone. Of course, Momoka was still around, who followed her regardless. Bue even with her best friend around, Angelise was not in the mood to be happy.
"Lady Angelise," Momoka spoke to get her attention.
No answer came from the princess.
"Lady Angelise…"
Again, no answer.
"Princess Angelise Ikaruga Misurugi!"
"What!?"
"If you are worried something, you should talk to someone right away" Momoka spoke sharper than usual before returning to her normal passive voice. "Is it about what those people said?"
"That's just it!" Angelise retorted. "It's possible...that we may not go home again."
"Lady Angelise, I…"
"There was a time when all I wanted was to have a peaceful, but satisfying life once I took the throne. That day, when I obtained this ring from mother when I made a promise to myself that when ruled the Empire, I'd become a strong leader just like her. But now, that's….that's impossible, isn't it?"
"Lady Angelise…"
"And now that I'm one of those Norma. Another vile, cruel, violent, antisocial-"
"Don't say that!" Momoka gripped her princess tightly to stop her talking further. "Lady Angelise, you're nothing like that at all!"
"Momoka…" Angelise gazed Momoka's eyes that were tearing as much as hers.
"When His Majesty told me to protect you with all my life, I also wondered why he wanted me to do it. That is until that day when I saw the true you. Not vile, not antisocial, not cruel, none of that! In the end, you're as kind as you are. Don't let anything think otherwise!"
As Momoka leaned more towards Angelise, she realized what she was has done. Her words just hurt her trusted maid, who did nothing wrong to her or anyone else. That was when she wrapped herself around the maid.
"Thank you, Momoka."
As her head laid on her maid, she began singing that song from her mother. It was always something that would save her after some tragedy or when danger was near. But that wasn't what she was looking for this time. If only there was a miracle in her life. A miracle just like her mother's song...and the Villkiss...
At the nearby waters close to the Self Governed Area, a large tanker vessel was approaching one of the nearby ports. The large ship already cross the point where it should've taken the time to slow down so that it could enter a port. However, the ship wasn't bothered by slowing and was instead gaining speed. It was also moving away from the authorized ports and towards the beaches closest to the populated areas of the Self-Governed Area.
Several Belkan Knights and TSAB Aerial Mages who were patrolling the area noticed the tanker's unusual course as it was only a few hundred meters away from the shoreline. The Knights nearby steered clear for the ship's impact while they readied their Devices and jackets for combat. The Aerial Mages continued to contact the bridge, which they received no answer.
"Attention tanker! You are trespassing restricted waters! Please state your identification code immediately!"
Little did they know until it was too late that the tanker itself was empty. The entire machine was computer controlled with will heat signatures that could count as human beings. Because the machine wasn't aiming for any buildings, there was still some possibility that its goal was not attacking civilians. Because large machines like trains and vessels were computer-controlled nowadays, so some thought it lost control at some point and diverged well from its course.
Even so, the Aerial Mages that weren't aware of this approached the large tanker as the continued to call out to the bridge.
"Unknown vessel, you are making landfall! Please slow down the ship, I repeat, please slow down-"
Suddenly, a large electronic voice echoed across the seashores as something large powered on inside the tanker. Following that was an invisible wave of force that shook the ground and the Mages back for a moment. All the Mages and Belkan Knights froze as the shockwave died down.
"What the-"
BLAM!
A Mage close to the port side of the tanker was interrupted as a large burst from the ship's hull. A massive red, round mechanical gauntlet with metallic gray fingers tore through the side of the tanker and seized one of the nearby Aerial Mages. The unfortunate Mage was caught completely off guard as he found himself stuck in the hands of the mechanical monster. Before he could fly out, the large arm glowed with a red aura that enveloped the hand. The machine then crushed the trapped Mage with immense energy as the man exploded into the blood that splattered the hand's palm.
Two Aerial Mages that attempted to rescue the man fled to a higher altitude to keep their distance. The Belkan Knights stood in combat stances as they stood back as the tanker crashed into the shoreline. It took around half a minute before the ship came to a complete stop. The nose of the ship impacted a cliff that caused some rocks to fall elsewhere.
In the middle of the confusion, the red arm tore through the vessel's hull upward from the side. The arm made a trail of ripped metal as it went its way up to the cargo bay with a large strip of scrap metal breaking off. Another similar arm busted the top of the tanker before ripping its way through the starboard side of the tanker.
As both arms then grasped the outside frame for support, the Aerial Mages moved in to intercept the machine. However, they were all halted when they countless more signatures on the vessel. Four shipping containers on the tanker's deck opened up. Inside were rows of blue disc drones that launched from their hardpoints. Two streams of these Pyrethroid drones headed their way towards the shoreline while the other two surrounded the machine that erupted from the grounded tanker.
The red machine in question was around 40 meters tall, although it could be a little higher if it wasn't for its primarily slouched stance. The main body was a blocky upper torso and ring-like joint underneath for the lower torso that held its legs. The arm and leg joints were protected by large rings and cylinders and the shoulders were spherical with stored rotating cannons. On the back stored a long club-like weapon shaped like a sword. Aside from the many vulnerable sections of the machine's metal gray skeleton, it also had tiny legs and feet that would make the machine easily collapsible by its own weight, but the surrounding red aura seemed to prevent that from happening. Its long head that glowed red eyes below the four gun ports that included cameras.
Within the head was the main cockpit seat of the unit, occupied by a 16-year-old girl with short blonde hair. As the capsule she took fell to the side of the cockpit, her eyes were showing blood veins and she was breathing quickly and heavily. The computer inside reported.
"Optional Relic installed. Lambda Driver system fully operational. Plan-1051 Behemoth AS ready for deployment."
All the systems were showing green lights inside as the large machine crawled out of its hole. The machine is extremely slow and nearly lost balance on the first step as it created a small earthquake onto the ground. However, this was due to the instability of its pilot who was still recovering from the serum's effects. The pains that consumed the mind of the young girl converted into extreme anger.
"I shall kill you now...NORMA!"
Okay, it should be far more obvious as to what third work in this crossover is. The recent anime that'll possibly cover the rest of the light novels, which will give me more insight into future battles. Too bad that each episode comes in weekly, although that should be expected for all animes.
Above all, you can also thank Super Robot Wars V for this incorporating this idea. I never noticed the similarities between the two shows until I found the game. Before then, I was just going to do Nanoha and Cross Ange, but this streamlines at least the first half of the fanfic.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the read look forward to the next one or two chapters that'll come up.