Chapter Eighty-six Arrival at Floating Island

  Thanks for the reward from "Horned Immortal" poi!

  This is an additional 1/2 for "Horned Hermit"!

  The airship arrived at its destination a bit later than scheduled because it was attacked by military spirits along the way.

  "Land ho!"

  On the deck, Linselet pointed at the faintly visible floating island in front of her and jumped up excitedly.

  On one side, Kurea's face turned red as she poked her waist with her elbow.

  "Don't be like this, it's so embarrassing!"

  "Oh dear! Are you jealous of how much attention I'm getting?"

  "Whatever, I don't know you..."

  Baiyun Mo leaned against the railing of Cabin A, gazing at the floating island in the distance.

  "Is that the sacred domain of the Wind Spirit King - 'Ragna Is'?"

  Mei nodded, and with the intelligence she had gathered beforehand, she explained to Yakumo Mukuro: "The Floating Island of Lagunā Is is one of the five sacred domains where elemental spirits exist, and it's the territory of the Wind Spirit King. According to records, 74 years ago, the Spirit Sword Dance Festival started from here."

  "But, come to think of it, the Spirit Sword Dance Festival has always been held once every several decades in the past. Why is this time being held just three years after the last one?"

  Alice stood beside him, her head tilted, her blue ponytail swinging in the wind.

  "This is the decree of the Spirit King, in fact every time the Sword Dance Festival is held, it is the Spirit King who gives a direct decree to the Spirit Princess who serves him directly, and then the Spirit Princess and the Divine Ritual Institute will notify the various countries on the mainland that the Spirit Sword Dance Festival is about to be held."

  Everyone nodded in understanding after hearing Kret's explanation.

  "The decree of the Elf King..."

  Akatsuki learned some secrets about the Spirit King from Yakumo Kokoro and a shadow crept over her heart.

  The palm of his hand was suddenly grasped by someone, and the tip of his nose was surrounded by a faint lily fragrance.

  Turning around, Bayun Mo was looking at him, his starry eyes revealing concern.

  Yui, who had been leaning on the railing all along, suddenly pointed ahead and exclaimed excitedly.

  "There's the dock!"

  Because the airship was damaged somewhat seriously, it took a lot of effort when docking.

  At this time, several luxurious carriages were already parked on the dock, which was arranged by the Divine Instrument Institute to welcome the spiritual envoys who participated in the Sword Dance Festival.

  "This carriage is for four people, but it seems like we have a few more..."

  Akane felt somewhat troubled as she gazed at the carriage's interior.

  "It doesn't matter."

  Yagumo Takeru gazed at Aester, who had transformed back into a sword hanging from Asuka's waist.

  "You can try turning me into a Spirit Armor, it should be possible."

  Although she had a spirit contract with Yakumo Suke before, Akane never used him as a spirit servant, let alone turn him into a spirit armor.

  He was her husband first.

  "Is...that alright?"

  Akane looked at Yakumo Sumeragi with some concern.

  In front of everyone, amidst the blushing faces of the girls, Yakumo Suke wrapped his arms around Asahina Mikoto's slender waist and gently kissed her lips.

  "It doesn't matter, as Auster said, I am your sword, everything is as you wish."

  Then, Yagumo's body transformed into a light point and disappeared, finally forming a slender black long sword at Akane's waist.

  Just like the clothes on Moyun's body, the sword has engravings of mountains, rivers, grass, trees, flowers, birds, insects and fish. There is also a Taiji Bagua diagram at the hilt of the sword.

  "Dad has turned into a sword!"

  Yui looked at the black long sword on Mei's waist and curiously approached her.

  Stroking the hilt of her sword, Akane felt extremely strange.

  After all, having one's own husband turn into a sword...

  After Yakumo Mokou became a spirit, although Karou the maid was added, Kudouin Kotone's body is small and Myouga can hold her.

  The crowd got on the horse-drawn carriage one after another and drove forward.

  "On the carriage, Akane pointed ahead and said: 'This is the sacred domain of the Wind Spirit King, located in the central castle of the city. It's said to be a relic from the mythological era.'"

  "Are we going to live there?" Kret asked.

  "Yes, that place is normally only open to the shrine maidens of the Kannagi Institute. It's because of the Spirit Sword Dance Festival that we have a chance to enter it today. By the way, Linseit and Erisu, your families should also be here watching, right?"

  Two girls nodded.

  "Uncle and my sister will come too."

  "The Seikenbu Festival also has the purpose of selecting excellent Spirit Users. That's why our family, Frangelle, has a tradition of adopting those who excel in martial arts as sons."

  As people chatted idly, the carriage finally arrived at its destination.

  The carriage stopped in front of a huge stone gate.

  The day after tomorrow, Yaegashi Hana gets off the bus and Yagumo Kuroba, who had transformed into a sword, returns to his human form.

  "Ah, it feels great to become a Spirit Warrior for the first time."

  Patted the clothes on his body, Hachirou Moku smiled at Akane Minato.

  "Next time try using me in battle, if you always use Astar it's going to make me jealous!"

  Mei Ling's face turned red as she gave Bai Yunmo a sideways glance.

  Everyone looked at the tall building in front of them.

  The castle standing on a slightly higher mountain has both beautiful and majestic appearance.

  Surrounded by deep forests, it was once a big lake in the past.

  It seemed that other teams had already arrived, and several horse-drawn carriages were parked in front of the gate.

  In front of them stood a row of shrine maidens wearing miko costumes from the Kannagi Shrine.

  "Long awaited, the sword dancing priestesses who have come to entertain the Spirit King!"

  "During this time, all you young ladies will be taken care of by us!"

  The moment the miko bends down, her breasts can be glimpsed from the open front of her ceremonial costume.

  Upon closer inspection, the ceremonial attire worn by the girls is nearly semi-nude.

  The chest is wide open, and from the slit of the skirt, tender skin is slightly exposed.

  Originally supposed to be a sacred attire for hosting ceremonies, why does it look unexpectedly revealing?

  Baiyun Mo moved his gaze away.

  Waist, Mingri Na has already stretched out her hand to pinch his soft flesh, seeing Bachiroku Moku so knowing the score, only then satisfied to let go.

  "The big sisters' clothes are so beautiful!"

  Yui couldn't help but gaze enviously at the shrine maidens' divine attire, her eyes sparkling with cute little stars.

  Seeing the reactions of the crowd, the shrine maidens blushed and smiled slightly, then curiously and respectfully bowed to Yakumo Muko with a shrine maiden's greeting, leading everyone into the castle.

  Behind the massive stone gate is a very spacious entrance hall.

  Beautiful and lofty arched ceiling.

  The ground was covered with extremely valuable carpets.

  The light sources around are not spirit stones, but various free-roaming light spirits in the air.

  Although it is said to be a mythical era building, after thousands of years of maintenance and renovation, there is no longer any hint of its ancient atmosphere.

  Only the reliefs on the four walls were preserved intact, while new ones were constantly being added.

  Carved above are the legendary priestesses of history and the winners of each Spirit Sword Dance Festival.

  Among them, the latest bas-relief is none other than the Wind God of three years ago, or rather, Lelouch vi Britannia.

  "That's Lord Lien Ashubble!"

  "Yes! Ever since I saw that person's sword dance three years ago, they've been the one I've aspired to!"

  Yakumo Kokoro and Akatsuki Myouga exchanged a knowing glance as they listened in on Kurea and Rinslet's conversation.

  Akane has already learned from Yakumo Mukuro about Ren Ashbell's true identity three years ago.

  Likewise, it is also known that this time's Lien Ashubble was Rubyia in disguise.

  Following behind Kirito and Asuna, the group passed through a long corridor before finally arriving at the room assigned to Asuna's party.

  The scene inside made the girls gasp in amazement as soon as they opened the door.

  Although the dormitories of Ariesia Spirit Academy were already luxurious enough, they still fell short compared to this place.

  The same crimson carpet as in the great hall covered the floor; there was a fireplace and candelabra.

  At the same time, the beautifully shaped windows were applied with elf magic, which could clearly see the outside scenery from the inside, but the outside could not see the inside.

  All kinds of utensils were extremely valuable.

  "Well then, let us spirits take a short rest and afterwards go to the Misogi. Tonight there will be a banquet celebrating the opening of the Sword Dance Festival."

  After finishing this sentence, the shrine maidens bowed again and retreated a few steps before closing the door and leaving.