[At the Orphanage]

[Charlotte point of view]

Today is the day. The day where I will finally use this magic core that I got from Mahsuri to realize my Sea Serpent Project, a project that utilizes the power of this magic core together with the communication stones implanted throughout the dungeon to create a line of defense network, that in theory, can send an army of marine golem at any given point of time anywhere where the spell can reach

Brother Ash coming back home after six years, Rean and Muse as well as Mr Jacks and Principal Alice getting married, Singa's mother is together with us, and of course, now, this project getting the green light approval. It only keep getting better and better

(She's humming. Looks like she's imitating Brother Ash less and less) [Elise]

We still need to upgrade our current Housey and Calypso Tree, something made easier as The Holy Beast of Earth and Mirage, Shielding Ant Aries and Fairy Queen Titania gives us the magic cores needed. Helping Brother Ash out is Kara, Karon and I as we get ourselves ready

"This shouldn't take too long, so you can just leave it to us" [Kara]

"You need to conserve your mana for what is to come" [Karon]

"Just let us handle it" [Charlotte]

"Alright, I take your offer" [Ash]

Brother Ash quickly seat next to Sis Diana. I thought he will start flirting with her, but instead

"..." [Ash]

He looks suspiciously at Sis Rafiah. Not only him. Sis Diana, Saint Louis and Saintess Rumia also did the same. I wonder why?

"Just where is Htilorez?" [Zerolith]

"Worried about your love life?" [Mara]

"First, she isn't. Second, yes, I am" [Zerolith]

"Better start looking, or else you will become someone paranoia and overprotective like a certain vampire guard that we know" [Mara]

"..." [Alaric]

"Haha" [Alicia]

"I will, right after we see this project through" [Zerolith]

Just as I am about to say something to join in the conversation

""Every.hing Re.dy"" [Housey, Calypso Tree]

"All right, here we go" [Charlotte]

We started to upgrade the two floating magic cores that have been with us since we stay in this mansion. As a result of the upgrade

"With this, the zombies and marine spawning blocks inside the Training Hall are upgraded as well, capable of producing low tier S rank monster, right Rafiah?" [Ash]

"Hmm? I mean yes, we can finally utilize the full potential of it" [Rafiah]

"""""""...""""""" [Ash, Diana, Saint Louis, Rumia, Claude, Filvisar, Mahsuri]

Maybe she was just blanking off, imagining something strange, so that's why her response a bit strange, but now, even Mahsuri, Grandpa Claude and Filvisar started to feel something strange.

"Alright, we are all good to go" [Calypso Tree]

"She talks exactly like a certain annoying fairy I knew. Speaking of her, where is she?" [Ash]

"Haven't seen her" [Housey]

"Maybe she's wandering around like usual" [Farhah]

"Plausible" [Singa]

"Still, Housey and Calypso Tree finally get to converse normally with us" [Savel]

"A great upgrade indeed" [Rean]

That, it is. The kings and diplomats, seeing the floating magic cores of ours, couldn't hide their reaction, as they're simply speechless and impress by it

"Now, it's time for the three of you to take the stage" [Rean]

"Good luck" [Muse]

Muse say as she cling to Rean

""Leave it to us"" [Lara, Nara]

"Let me stretch for a bit... And there" [Ash]

"What's with the body enhancement spell?" [Khamishah]

"Probably because his body is still weak" [Aries]

"Right you are" [Ash]

It feels like there is another reason for it

"It feels ages since we saw you doing your job as community leader" [Liyana]

"Guess this will be the first official one after so long" [Mile]

"Almost forgot. About it" [Kadeus]

"Somehow, it feels nostalgic" [Lily]

"Maybe we should take a photograph or two for this special occasion, right Mr Seraph" [Ray]

"Why of course, this is a joyous occasion after all" [Seraph]

Oh Mr Seraph, you never change do you.

(Just why are they looking at him rather strangely, again?) [Charlotte]

Did something happen that make them hate Mr Seraph? I can't see anything wrong.

(Charlotte? You notice their glare as well?) [Kara]

~Nod~

(I wonder what happen) [Elise]

Not only us

(Rean. Ray) [Muse]

(What is it dear?) [Rean]

(So Rean hasn't notice it. Maybe it's just us getting tense) [Ray]

(Maybe...) [Muse]

(?) [Rean]

Some of us started to get rather uncomfortable. Maybe it is because all of us are in a tense situation, as the failure of this project will cause a huge loss to all countries involve

""Initiating contact with other Housey"" [Housey, Calypso Tree]

""Supplying mana and constructing spells"" [Lara, Nara]

"Wow! You guys really improve tremendously. Looks like as your Big Brother, I simply need to give 200% of my... Everything!" [Ash]

"GOOD LUCK!" [Charlotte]

"Do your best!" [Linda]

"We have faith in you" [Queen Rinz]

Thus, they started to utilize the Sea Serpent magic core, and the enormous magic core started to suck a lot of mana from those three, as well as the magical mana supply from the magic tools gather beforehand

"Charlotte, can you check the functioning of communication stones? Simple phone call should be fine" [Ash]

"Just call my telephone" [Kana]

"Right" [Charlotte]

Like they said, I started to call Mr Kana, and it looks like it still functioning... Hmm?

"Water mana... I can feel some sort of water mana!" [Charlotte]

"So am I" [Kana]

"Other, please verify it as well" [Diana]

"Right!"

"I should call the Court magicians of other countries that are currently involved as well" [Lisa]

"I'll help" [Qudus]

And thus, we call each other. Some started to get their hand wet just by simply making a phone call, indicating that the communication stones started to absorb the mana from the Sea Serpent, causing the line of networks brim with water mana. As to compensate the other mana, those three, alongside the numerous high quality magical tools started to supply Fire, Earth, Wind, Mirage, Light, Dark and Neutral mana as well until

"I'll take it from here" [Sea Serpent magic core]

"It talk!" [Calypso Tree]

"Just why are you the one feeling shock" [Housey]

"I can tell Housey actually takes after me with that remarks of him... Anyway..." (What should I call this enormous magic core now?) [Ash]

Ohh... Brother Ash wanted to name the magic core, if that's the case

"Serpie! Please!" [Charlotte]

"Gosh not again... Whatever, I leave it to your capable hand for now, Serpie our water guardian" [Ash]

"Haha. This truly feel nostalgic" [Diana]

Brother Ash started to sit down, while Lara and Nara continue helping Serpie here and there before ultimately did the same. Serpie mention that we should give him some time to sort something out

"Phew... I'm exhausted" [Ash]

"Great job Ash" [Diana]

"Thank you... Seraph, why don't you sing something for us" [Ash]

"Of course, I was about to do that" [Seraph]

"Maybe you should make Alicia join in as well" [Saint Louis]

"SAINT LOUIS!?" [Alaric]

That remarks from Saint Louis throw everybody off, especially Mr Vampire Guard

"Of course, but I don't think I will. I will respect her choice after all" [Seraph]

That was surprising, coming from him. What even more surprising

"Brother Ash, what are you doing!?" [Rean]

"Saint Louis!" [Ash]

"I know! Light magic: Light Chain!" [Saint Louis]

"I'll add as well! Earth magic: Shackles. Space magic: Cube of entrapment!" [Ash]

"Brother Ash! Saint Louis!?" [Charlotte]

What!? What is going on?

"Ash?" [Rafiah]

"Uncuffed us now!" [King Druser]

Even the usually calm and friendly King Druser started to get angry. Brother Ash and Saint Louis shackles Sis Rafiah, King Druser and Mr Seraph. Just why? Everyone are simply confuse right now

"What have you done to those three?" [Saint Louis]

"Answer now, or we will not be playing nice cops anymore" [Ash]

"Sorry that I am late, but I finally found it, the necessary materials" [Htilorez]

"Htilorez?" [Zerolith]

"Rumia, I think we better explain it to other" [Diana]

"That, we should" [Rumia]