The brunette lead Hotaru to her room and shut the door. "I haven't seen your room in a while; I'm surprised it's not a mess. Then again, there are cleaners."
The redhead heard no retort as Fumeko sighed past her, walking to her bed. She pulled a dagger from her sock and placed it onto the nightstand.
"Are you okay?"
Fumeko groaned louder and sat on the side of the bed, glaring at the wall…
"I figured if you wanted to talk it wasn't going to be a happy topic," her ears folded as she approached.
She held the side of the sheets, "You know I like Jotou, right?" her throat nearly closed shut to say.
Hotaru tilted her head, "It doesn't take a detective."
"Whatever, I want to get this over with. I, want to show you something," she faced the carpet.
"What is it?"
"Uh, do you know about the Black-Sand River?" her legs dangled as she fiddled with her fingers.
STORY CHANGELOG! Arc 4 was proofread and reworked. Please read this if you're not planning to reread the changes made to the story:
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In Arc 3, Chapter 2, Aviv mentions that the straight path from Burnetrout to Kria would take roughly 2-3 days travel whereas Fumeko mentions she made it in a day. Hotaru thinks it must've felt like a day but in reality Fumeko travelled for longer. How Fumeko made it so quickly is left unknown. (I did the math)
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In Arc 3, Chapter 24, the Council of Cravolta is mentioned to Jotou.
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In Arc 3, Chapter 28, Minister Saady states that not everyone is keen on the princess ruling and mentions the assissination of the king and queen that happened a while ago, of which Hotaru read in the papers but didn't pay it much mind.
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In Arc 3, Chapter 64, Feyan notices some protesters of Daiyu within the public to which the Royal Guard subdue them; as well as a few boos that get drowned out by the cheers.
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All current Arc 4 chapter titles have the addition of 'Act I' and will continue with 'Act II' both overall forming Arc 4.
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 1, Arabella is seen commanding the Royal Guard.
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 5, Daiyu mentions that there are people protesting her. Jotou knows of the council from Saady. And Daiyu mentions a person named Niah who works in the library.
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 9, Daiyu mentions groups in the city that are not too happy about her.
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 11 and 12's titles have been changed, including an extra scene of Daiyu practicing her magic in Chapter 12, mentioning Niah once more. (Also added a spell fact! for the spell: Mould Earth)
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 17, Arabella's armour is described to have snake-scale-like patterns.
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Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 18 has been completely reworked to show emphasis on Daiyu's restrained position and the protestors instead of the whole 'titles' chapter.
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In Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 28, Professor Alano is seen escorted into the palace at dawn, giving a creepy smile to Jotou and Hotaru as he's taken by the wardens. The professor strangled to death with his handcuffs in addition to the rest by the time they arrive. And Feyan confirms there is nothing in his notes about Fumeko's dagger.
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Arc 4, Act I, Chapter 33 and 34 have been completely reworked to show Daiyu, Fumeko, Asobi and Arabella going into Cravolta City to see the sights, including the first sighting of a car. Daiyu mentions Ramond was better with cars than her.
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The term 'none-affinity magics' has all been renamed 'magi-technology'.
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Discrepency on the Trailon Regime's main colours: Has been all changed to dark magenta and brownish-black.