[ Walder airspace / September 20, 0078 07:36 ]


"Unsealed hatch located, Sir."

If it weren't for Bardiche, Fate would have missed it. Human eyesight had its limitations.

"Thank you, Bardiche."

Bardiche wasn't alone in locating the hatch. As she sped up towards the hull portion he indicated, she saw the glowing green orb of Shamal's search spell hovering over it.

It didn't matter as long as she got there first.

A blazing fireball intercepted her on the edge of the Cradle's AMF. Blocking the attacker's sword was not a problem.

"I am sorry, Testarossa," Signum's voice resonated with the roaring flames surrounding her body. There was no anger or hate in her intent purple eyes, but… "I will be the one entering the Cradle today."

"You know I cannot let you do that, Signum," Fate shook her head sadly.

"And so it comes to this."

"Bardiche, Riot Blade."

"Laevatein, Schlangenform."

Flame and lightning clashed in the skies of Walder.