Chapter 80: Earth, Wind and Fire

Delphi was standing at the helm, carefully monitoring the bay in front of her and the timer that was slowly clicking down. At the last minute, Ronnie decided to join the Phoenix, the captain was happy to have the newly minted Scorched Earth Mage.

[Whisper: Ronnie to Nix] I'm going to personally protect your precious Phoenix. So I expect compensation.

[Whisper: Nix to Ronnie] I am open to reason.

[Whisper: Ronnie to Nix] Can I borrow Ducky for a few days?

[Whisper: Nix to Ronnie] What for?

[Whisper: Ronnie to Nix] Not telling.

Ronnie smiled to herself as she strolled across the deck to Mina and her Assault team. She wasn't especially close with the Aquarion but they did know each other. "I'm going to stay on board and protect this ship, Mina."