Chapter 93- Danger! Don't board the Luxury Liner
While Lina Co had arrived at the port town of Acacia located within the Kingdom of Zephilia and who were preparing to board its only cruise ship which looked similar to a princess cruise liner expect it was armoured and even had its own game room which was covered by a roof. It also had a sporting deck, restaurant. Xelloss however was already waiting at the rear of the boarding ram just as any other passengers included couples were already board.
"Xelloss what are you doing here as we heading toward the valley of kings to begin our hunt for the book of black magic." Lina said
"It's simple I have decide to join until Shadow and Sherra as return as you are heading into an unknown territory." Xelloss replied
"I suppose that would be a good point." Millina replied back
"Well there is no known military in that region!" Zelgadiss shouted
"Maybe Zelgadiss but it could be a good plan though only to Shadow and Serra returns." Amelia said
"Very well Zelgadiss you may come along for now." Lina replied
"Well then I say it time we board before it's too late." Naga replied back
Lina and co-head up and board the cruise ship and as they head to their cabins the cruise ship itself took off for port of Zulu town. A short while later Lina and Co gathered in cabin 504 which is located on the fifth deck.
"So Xelloss do you have information at all on this unknown territory." Pokota said
"Am sorry but I am afraid I have no information on this new territory." Xelloss replied
"Well it doesn't matter as the mazoku as already gone into hiding." Amelia replied back
"They may have for now but who knows when Rezo the red priest will return!" Millina shouted
"Regardless we have to pass though the valley of King in order to continue our hunt for the book of black magic." Naga said
"For now though let's enjoy our time on this ship and get some food." Lina replied
That night
As the boat was still sailing towards Zulu town dozens of boat filled with armed men were heading towards cruise ship from both sides. Within a matter of seconds dozen of grappling hooks hooked onto either side of the ship before the armed masked men began to board the ship itself. After dozens of armed men boarded the cruise ship they began to split up and head throughout of ship which included the sporting deck and restaurant.
Later that night many of the sleeping passengers were awaken as dozens of armed men had already stormed into deck 5 of the cruise as Lina and Co themselves had also already split up and head throughout the ship with Lina saying "power beyond the twilight and crimson blood that flows, Buried in the stream of time is where your power grows, I pledge myself to conquer all the foes who stand Before the mighty gift bestowed in my unworthy hand…dragon slave." And using her dragon slave and Xelloss was already attacking in his true astral form which was a simple black cone as the armed men were also firing.
"Source of all power, crimson fire burning bright, gather in my hand and become an inferno Burst Flare!." Lina said
Luna used her Burst flare and after a short while of battle both Lina and now DE transformed Xelloss had took down the doze armed men just as passengers began to exit from their room.
"It looks like that this area clear for now." Lina said
"Yes but with these people now coming out of their rooms using our magic in this area would cause innocents to die." Xelloss replied
Inside the restaurant over 2,000 passengers including 1,000 couples and both Amelia and Naga were being held hostage by 25 armed men who were scattered throughout of the room with the lead armed man equip with radio as he relived instruction from the Captain of the group.
"So Sis shall we attack now or remain as hostages." Amelia whispered
"For now it would best if we did not engage them and until Lina and the others arrive." Naga whispered back
"I suppose your right as this room as around 2,000 passengers and if we did attack then surely innocent lives will be lost." Amelia whispered
Inside the sporting deck both Millina and Zelgadiss were all engage with Dozens of armed men who were already firing their machine guns from behind cover as many other passengers were being caught in the cross fire as they fleeing towards exit of the sporting deck.
"Leave them alone! Dam Brass." Millina said
At the same time
"Holy wind, which flows gently across the land, let all things be filled with your pure breath Van Rail." Zelgadiss sad
The armed men were stilling firing towards both Millina and Zelgadiss as they themselves used both their Dam Brass and Van rail at the same time which caused many of the armed men to crease firing as they frozen by the Ban rail with a few taken down by the Dam Brass. A short while later and after Millina said "Val Flare." And used her Val Flare followed by Zelgadiss who said "Diem wind." And used his Diem wind the firing armed masked men were easily defeated as their bodies littered a now bullet ridden Sporting deck.
"Though we have cleared this area in the process many passengers have been caught in the crossfire." Zelgadiss said
"Let's hope that the other have more luck then we did." Millina replied
The bridge of ship however had already been taken by a few armed men as the captain had gun point to his head which cause him to begin charging direction. Before the captain could fully change course Pokota appeared on front of the bridge as the armed man shouted "." Pokota however ignored the warning as he said "Dragon slave." And used his dragon slave which caused the bridge windows to explode with shockwave sent captain flying into the rails of the ship just has the few armed men were also taken down with the dragon slave.
"Hey be more careful next time as if it was not for my position then I would have also perished." Captain said
"Don't captain as that why I decided to use the dragon slave." Pokota replied
As day broke on the sailing cruise ship Lina and Co had successful defended most of the cruise ship from the armed men expect for both Amelia and Naga who were still trapped inside of the ships restaurant along with 2,000 passengers but the 25 armed men were starting to have mood swings as they kept threatening many of the passengers.
"What are we going do sis as it seem that the armed men are starting to become violent." Amelia said
"I know sis as I want to save these people to but we have to hope that they get here in time." Naga replied
A short time later and after one of armed men shot an Hostage in head the doors to the restaurant blew open due to Lina's flame burst. Immediately has Lina and Co stormed into the restaurant both Naga and Amelia said "Windy Shield." And used their windy shields to protect most of the passengers just as the armed men open fired.
"Balus Rod." Lina said
Immediately after Lina used her Balus rod Zelgadiss himself said "Windy shield." And used his Windy shield to block the incoming gun fire as Xelloss again transformed into his true astral form and also began attacking the firing armed men followed by both Millina and with Millina saying and using her Flare Lance while Pokota was saying and using his Flare arrow.
"Megido Flare." Amelia said
At the same time
"Megido Flare." Naga said
As the battle rage on with as Lina Kept saying and using her fireball both Amelia and Naga used their Megido flare which immediately caused the minds of the firing armed men to be depleted of their anger and hatred. A short while later Xelloss DE transformed from his astral form due to the now clamed armed men who had already dropped their weapons but the passengers themselves quickly rushed towards the exit of the restaurant.
"Well it would Lina that our work is done." Xelloss said
The next day the cruise ship had already docked at the port town of Zulu which was only town located before the valley of kings. Seconds later the remaining passengers had already and began to de board from the cruise ship as they head down the boarding ramp and which included Lina, Amelia, Zelgadiss, Naga, Millina and Pokota.
"So Lina shall we head to the valley of kings." Millina said
"No! Let's head to the Traven instead." Lina replied
To be continued