Master Of None

Chapter 2777: 2777. Some News

”I believe it would be easier to travel with you if we took to the air. It may feel more comfortable for you to see things from up high?” Gil phrased it like a question but he was already taking to the air himself. What he hadn’t done much or even shown was the challenging ability to also step on the air.

While Walker had the wind step, air step, and even wind manipulation skills along with others to fly, Gil had been trying to understand how to fashion a skill that copied the ways that the wind elves could walk through the sky but also make it better.

Make it a skill for him rather than just adopting it for himself like he had with other elven skills.

This struggle is small in comparison to the others he had faced so far, but Gil had brought it on himself to change and grow. In this way, he can show the elves he is both one of them and also able to live up to the high elf blood he has. He can lead by example and give them goals by chance, for every affinity elf and not just those who can follow the high elf path he now walks.

As he took a step forward, it was like he was just casually strolling through the air. Small puffs of wind beneath his feet kept him moving while all he did was slowly shift his weight like he was waiting for someone to match him. It was stunning to the scaled hawk race leaders who had believed that flight was only for those with great wind mana control or wings on their backs.

”This is an adjusted skill I learned from the wind affinity elves. They have a wind walker or wind dancer skill, some even use wind steps. I use wind striding mixed with wind steps to make myself a skill called nature’s wind rider. I am using the natural flow of wind mana in the air around us to walk as if I am on the ground. So come with me and see Genesis on your way to the wind territory. After you have judged it, you may bring through others if you desire.”

Gil’s attitude showed a brilliant amount of potential in just his words, but he also showed trust. No guard took to the sky that was showing any sort of weariness or hostility. The ones who took to the sky were those protecting the scaled hawk race.

It didn’t go unnoticed either. As leaders themselves, they felt that they were being offered a hand to stand taller instead of being looked at like any form of threats. While they innately knew that those around them could easily turn to defend themselves, any stress they possessed about venturing in to the world was beginning to wash away.

It wasn’t until they had reached a higher height in the air that they felt a change. The wind mana around was strong and the negative feelings related to the denser fire and earth manas at the entrance to the elemental planes was fading. They now understood what they had been told about the mixing of manas always being everywhere. They could still feel the threat of fire and earth manas, but they didn’t need to worry since they had gotten higher in the air and been surrounded by more wind mana.

Yet, that was a thought for a brief moment only. They had seen the entirety of Genesis in the distance. Buildings they had never imagined. The feeling of mana and mysticism they couldn’t place.

Everything they were seeing was unique and different. It was something that they had wished they could see in their own elemental plane. Yet they had always found themselves fighting against monsters and losing their young. It was a struggle to survive because no matter where they faced the wind currents had brought them new fights. It was an endless battle day in and day out.

”That is the main central city where all races join together to learn and grow. I believe you would enjoy seeing everything there. Especially the more important areas. The archive where we store knowledge, the crafting guild where everything from weapons to homes are built, and even the main Genesis hall where every leader works together to help all the people of the Genesis alliance.”

While Gil was laying it all on thick, Midnight and Su were still somewhat shocked. Gil wasn’t just playing some part to sound more professional. He was showing off an entire aura that he was a pillar and leader in his own right. He rarely acted like this unless he and Walker were shoulder to shoulder. Yet, this was proof he didn’t need support to be a leader or stand this tall. He could easily represent the elves while also representing Genesis as a whole.

He just had to show it. But they still wondered what had spurred this in him lately.

”Gil told me you would all arrive, but you are quicker than I expected.” The larger form of Ventus in her dragon form seemed to scare the scaled hawk leaders before they realized her wind was wrapping and protecting them. ”I welcome you to the territory I manage for and with Genesis. It has plenty of space to develop homes for you and your people. Please allow me to take the lead here now.”

It felt like Ventus was trying to tell Gil, Su, and Midnight to leave her alone while she handled everything. Then again, they also noticed one of her children on the ground watching and realized she might be using this as another way to teach them leadership. ”Thank you for your help. You are all in good hands, Ventus is one of the strongest leaders within Genesis and always puts her people and family first.”

This warm encouragement made the scaled hawk leaders appear even more relaxed without the weight of stress or other manas on their bodies. It also appeared that Su and Midnight releasing their skills and defensive buffs showed that this was indeed the case many times over for safety.

”Good luck exploring our home, Midnight and I have to have a meeting with Gil now that he is free.” Midnight huffed a little and waved while she and Su grabbed an arm, each of Gil’s to drag him away.

As they left they heard Ventus laughing slightly while taking her dragonkin form and mentioning that the hero group always seems to run off to help or work on something. It was yet another addition that appeared to help along the ice breaking efforts since it would be tough to open up to new people that the scaled hawk race barely knew. However, just seeing the actual peaceful life all around them, they were already beginning to grow expectations and latch on to the hope for a better future for their people.

”You are acting a bit weird Gil,” Su spoke first as they set down to the ground just a ways away from where Ventus was meeting with the new race for the alliance.

”Very weird. But good weird.” Midnight’s reinforcement made Gil seem to be a bit more thrown off since the two were watching him with a bit of pressure.

”Well, Alma and the forest queen are meeting right now, but I was made to leave and work things out here. I have to be a bit more of a leader before I get too busy. I also need to take a bigger part in the exploration of that other continent so I should do more.” This was like Gil dodged the question rather than just answering.

”That’s not all a lie but you aren’t telling us something. You should be more forward, just say it and we won’t make fun of you too much.” The sneaky smirk on Su’s face made Gil feel like he was a target for entertainment rather than a family member or party member.

”Well....”

”Well, what!?” and then Midnight’s impatience won out and Gil felt like he was about to lose everything.

”ehm...well...I might become a father sooner than we realized since the forest elf queen had a feeling that Alma might be doing more than just growing stronger herself as a leader.”

The jaw dropping silence was enough to prove that Su and Midnight hadn’t expected this. The two had gotten married in the elven ways and become true partners beyond just high elven ways and the forest elf ways. They were some of the highest leaders to become married since Genesis had been founded.

”I believe I have to speak to Alma. She might need help.” Su had gotten a bit flushed in the cheeks but was already turning to rush off. Midnight on the other hand started bouncing in place thinking of having another younger sibling to play with.

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