loop2: Yes, Jack has an ability called the Information Erasure. I still have no idea if it's a passive or an active ability of Assassin but in this novel, I make some special effect for it, Jack can make it off and on; Origami was under the effect of Information at first but the second time they've encountered, Jack's Information Erasure was off, so there's that. Honestly, thank s for pointing out that info. Kudos for you. I'll try to make it more careful next time.

Chapter 28: The Flight

Mashu kept on glancing toward the window and to the interior of the plane as she was reveled at the view of the sky. She has the innate knowledge of the any airplanes back at the Chaldea due to being taught by Doctor Romani himself but the experiencing beats her bookish knowledge of it. She was thrilled to ride it and she could feel her stomach tingly when they ascended up in the sky in no time. All in all, this is a superb experience.

At her right sat Ishtar, who have her ears plugged with earphones and her eyes were hidden behind her pair of dark shades. She was wearing her pink hoodie and her hair were still fixed in her usual twintails. It is unknown whether she was sleeping or still listening.

On her left was Ereshkigal, who wore her dress in black and her blonde hair was fixed just like the same as her twin sister. Her face was thoroughly focused on the window to the point her face was flattened against the window just to see outside. It was an adorable sight for Ishtar, if she paid attention. It seemed Ereshkigal enjoyed seeing the sky at her own pleasure.

"Hmmph, this plane still pales in comparison with my Manna, because I can still move freely and it moves faster than this." Ishtar suddenly said, which made Mashu mildly surprised by her disposition.

"Do you think Senpai is alright?" She asked Ishtar about that matter. Mashu was worried about her Senpai, because she didn't join them in their travel. She could feel that she can explore the whole world as long as her Senpai was with her.

Ishtar just gave the Shielder a condensed look behind the pair of the shades, even though it was opaque enough, Mashu guessed what she was trying to give a face. "Are you kidding? Master is just at the different seat from us." Mashu doesn't know how Ishtar managed to hear her plea because her ears were still plugged in. As if trying to reinforce her proof, Ishtar pointed to the seats in front of them, which Mashu just leaned forward to squint all of the people seated in front of her.

As it turns out, Mashu can easily spot her Senpai just to her vibrant, orangehead. This calms her down for a bit.

"This is fine…" Mashu said to herself and Ishtar was just confused as she was.

"The class of Shidou where Ritsuka was involved were the first on to book the flight to the Island while us where a little late so, we took the liberty to sit from the farthest… at least, this is a first class so don't worry, Mashu." Ishtar made her relieve for a moment.

Throughout their conversation, Ereshkigal was just absorbed from the view outside the plane, ignoring them completely.

Shidou, for all intents and purposes, was tired. He thought he could take the opportunity to rest inside the plane before they could land on the island for good. He really tried but turns out he can't, especially when near your seat was the source of the disturbance.

Origami and Tohka kept on fighting and berating each other and although, how many times they were scolded by their teacher, they won't stop. This is actually ok for him but the problem is that they both occupied the seat in his each other sides.

Unless he himself was the one who scolded them, he was sure that they will be quiet but that will leave him into a bad expression to Tohka and he was just too tired to say anything. He could feel he'll becoming like Ms. Reine.

Oh he hoped he won't jinx himself.

Immediately, he did some valid excuse and walk toward the comfort room. He has reached the room to the point they couldn't see him but at the same time only he can see them while hidden in sight.

"Gum?" A feminine voice poked his attention as the individual seemed to be offering a piece bubble gum to him. He warily looked beside him to know who it was.

It was Circe Yamura, whom he remembered was one of the girls back from the dorm. He could remember clearly her blue-green, mystical eyes, which he attributed from some kind of genes, and her long hair composed of the warm colors from pink to orange. It was just so unique that he gave her a minute observation before he can focus to their conversation. She was also chewing a gum too.

"Thanks, Yamura." Shidou thanked her as he reached for a piece. Better chewing rather than doing nothing while on flight. He partially blamed it from his boredom and tiredness.

"It's Circe for you, Shidou." Circe insisted. "You look tired." She immediately concluded upon looking at his face. Then she followed his sight and realized he was looking at the seat where Origami and Tohka was seated, and Circe realized that the empty seat between them was the place where Shidou sat.

Oh the agony.

"It's nothing."

"Nah, that's the problem: you need some rest. Even the pleasures of this plane doesn't seemed to be effective for you."

"Thanks for the concern, Circe." After that he wondered for sometimes. "I'm curious though, what's the occasion? Not that I am rude." Shidou really needed for someone to talk from other things rather than the usual, and it seemed that Circe was the right one, even if it's just temporary.

"Ritsuka invited me, of course, I financed my travel by myself. Can't hurt exploring the Island."

"That's great, I hope you have a great time over there."

"You too, Shidou. I'll be on my way as it seemed it was rude standing at the aisle. Excuse me." Circe said as she eventually left Shidou on his own.

"Thanks for the gum, by the way."

Shidou gave a lingering gaze on Circe's figure before he looked away. He then promptly popped the gum into his mouth as he tried to make himself comfortable as he could.

Now, even if Tohka and Origami are still fighting over something, it seemed it no longer disturbed him anymore. In fact, he felt sleepy as he kept on chewing the gum that Circe gave him. Whatever the gum that is, it was just so relaxing. He kept a note later on and try to ask Circe for what kind of a brand that Circe offered to him. He never thought it was ridiculously effective for the weary.

Little did he know was that Circe spice it up a little with her magecraft. She was aware that Shidou was weary so why not give him a little magic to make him experience a temporary relief? And no, it doesn't involve drugs.

The class of where Shidou is has arrived to their destination at last and when they viewed from above, the Arubi Island was shaped into a crescent. It was such a thrilling sight for the students. There are rules and regulations that they strictly followed and thus they are gathered into groups. Some of the tourists who happened to have joined the class just moved on and snapped some pictures along the way, and that includes Ereshkigal, Ishtar and Mashu.

Mashu's group were separated from the class so they can do what they want and Eresh obviously wanted to explore the Island so the rest obliged.

Meanwhile, Tohka and Shidou were accidentally separated from the class and when Shidou realized it, Tohka has pulled away further and further from their own organized class.

The reason? Tohka felt that someone was spying on them and she was indeed correct. Far from above the sky a ship that was invisible was currently monitoring them. While the 'official' photographer of the school group, known as Ellen Mira Mathers, self-proclaimed 'strongest wizard', was also eyeing them warily while they are still within her sight. She also commanded the invisible ship 'Adeptus 1' to remain in sight on Tohka, whom they have the suspicions of being the Spirit [Princess] before she was dragged away by the girl trio from Shidou's class. She wasn't in her battlesuit and therefore was completely helpless from them.

'Strongest wizard' eh.

Finally, the Queen of the Witch, Circe, kept her lingering sight on the lost pair, Tohka and Shidou. She knew something will happen sooner or later on this island as reinforced by the devices Jackie brought to them. The DEM or something was planning something in connected to Tohka Yatogami or the Spirit codenamed [Princess] and the Arubi Island was also the destination.

Circe could feel the invisible ship nearby and can pinpoint it confidentally but for now she must disguise herself as a normal human.

A simple magecraft is enough to make herself forgettable by the class, sans for Ritsuka, who ordered her to kept her sight on Shidou and Tohka. Circe happily obliged. With her scrying orb she could see them somewhere on this island while remaining in hidden.

Her concerns were raised significantly when she detected anomaly coming to this island and she was sure this is not coming from the DEM. Its as if the storm brewing is too abnormal and sudden for Circe.

Could it be another Spirit?

Tohka and Shidou finally arrived somewhere very far from the airport and possibly were lost somewhere on this island. What worse is that the wind became so strong all of the sudden and he knew this is not good. The storm is coming.

"This is getting worse, Tohka. We need to go back."

"I'm so sorry Shidou but I knew I can feel it someone was watching us."

"It could be the locals, Tohka. Maybe they are giving us bad vibes when we came here."

Suddenly, the wind blew harder and harder than it could, impacting Shidou and Tohka with sheer strength. For Shidou, there is something wrong with the storm. They really need to go back to their group if things go wrong all of the sudden and this could be possible one of them.

"What's wrong with the storm!?"

If the wind picked up faster than they could anticipate, then possibly…

"Shidou, get down!"

Tohka instinctively push Shidou down as much as she could before, garbage cans slammed right into Tohka's beautiful face. Not only one garbage can but three of them accurately hit her face, causing her to fall unconscious.

"Tohka!" Shidou tried to wake her up but to no avail, he eventually picked her up and place her on his back. He was about move on when he noticed the sparks from the above. It was too unnatural for a lightning and Shidou concluded that they might be a Spirit or AST.

Sparks came thru and fro, creating shockwave that challenge Shidou's balance. One last blast before all hell break loose.

Shidou shielded his eyes from the intensity before he opened it to reveal something that is out of this place.

Spirits, not just one but two Spirits appeared before him.

What would Shidou do?