NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52: Arrival in Aerial
The Floating City’s Mystery and the Beginning of a New Adventure
Preparing for Aerial
Loki (Satoshi Koizumi), Minerva (Tomomi Koizumi), Asclepius (Masato Matsuda), Hermes (Ryoko Akiba), and their companions were making final preparations to head to the floating city of Aerial. Their ship sailed calmly through the sea, and the shadow of Aerial began to appear faintly in the sky.
Loki’s companion, Noah (the spirit), checked the map and said, “Loki-sama, we’ll need to use the power of the gods to reach Aerial.”
Loki smiled lightly and replied, “Don’t worry, Noah. As long as we’re together, we can go anywhere.”
Noah, with a serious expression, warned, “If you keep being so carefree, you’ll get into trouble someday. Please take this more seriously, Loki-sama.”
Hermes’ companion, Selen (a kobold), chuckled and teased, “Loki-sama, you might end up oversleeping one of these days.”
Minerva nodded and explained, “Aerial is sustained by a combination of quantum gravity theory and magic. We can’t just get there by normal means.”
Asclepius’ companion, Mira (a centaur), excitedly added, “But with our combined powers, I’m sure we’ll be fine!”
Unleashing the Power of the Gods
The group activated their divine powers, enveloping the ship in light as it rose into the air. In the blink of an eye, they reached Aerial, glowing in the distance.
Minerva, standing on the deck, shouted, “Look! Aerial is coming into view!”
Elias, too, marveled, “Incredible… it’s really floating in the sky.”
Loki playfully remarked, “Well, we are gods, after all. There’s nothing we can’t do.”
Asclepius, staying composed, responded, “The fusion of technology and magic in this city will surely deepen our knowledge.”
Arriving in Aerial
As their ship, still glowing with light, reached the entrance to Aerial, a grand view of the floating city unfolded before them. Its beauty left everyone in awe, though as gods, they maintained their composure.
Minerva, captivated, whispered, “It’s truly beautiful. I can hardly believe we’ve made it here.”
Vishnu (Wenqiang Li) used his sharp insight, commenting, “This city surely holds many secrets. Uncovering them will be our mission.”
The Greeting from a Mage
Upon reaching the heart of Aerial, the most powerful mage in the city came to greet them. He had sensed the arrival of the gods and welcomed them warmly.
Arthur (the high mage) said, “Welcome, gods. I am Arthur, the high mage of this city. We have been eagerly awaiting your arrival.”
Loki stepped forward and replied, “Arthur, I’m surprised you knew we were coming. We’re looking forward to the adventures and trials that await us in Aerial.”
Arthur smiled and explained, “The power of the gods can be felt from afar. Moreover, Aerial itself is sustained by a fusion of quantum gravity theory and magic. Your powers will be crucial in unraveling the mysteries of this city.”
Reunion at the Inn
Guided by Arthur, they made their way to an inn where they reunited with comrades who had been working separately. These allies had already gathered valuable information and made new acquaintances in Aerial.
Elias, overjoyed, greeted them, “I’m so glad you’re all safe! Let’s keep giving it our best!”
Uranus (Sora Morino) responded with a smile, “Since we left Elysion, we’ve been headed toward Aerial. It’s reassuring to be back together again. We’ve also gathered a lot of important information.”
Vishnu added, “Aerial is a unique place where quantum gravity theory and magic are seamlessly combined. The information we’ve gathered is incredibly fascinating.”
Gaia (Misa Morino) also smiled, “I’m happy we’re all back together again. Let’s use what we’ve learned to explore Aerial.”
Exploring the Streets of Aerial
As the group walked through the streets of Aerial, they admired the beautiful architecture and enjoyed browsing the bustling marketplace.
Minerva held up a beautiful gemstone she found in the market and said to her companion, “Ellis, look at this. It’s such a lovely stone.”
Ellis (a fairy) nodded, “It’s beautiful, Minerva-sama. We should definitely get it.”
Meanwhile, Loki, appearing lazy, said, “Noah, how about we take a break? I want to take in the view more slowly.”
Noah scolded him gently, “Loki-sama, this isn’t the time for resting. We have a lot of things to do.”
Asclepius, walking calmly, suggested to Mira, “Let’s visit the herb shop in this city. We might find some useful new herbs.”
Mira smiled warmly and replied, “Yes, Asclepius-sama. This is the perfect time for your knowledge to shine.”
The Mysteries of Aerial
Later, back in the inn, the group gathered to discuss the hidden mysteries of Aerial.
Hermes spread out an old book and explained, “According to this book, Aerial contains ancient trials, and by overcoming them, one can gain true power. The interior of the tower is said to shift like a maze, testing the hearts of those who enter.”
Prometheus (Akira Ginga) added, “From what Arthur told us, there’s a place called the ‘Star-Spire’ above Aerial, which holds important secrets.”
Intrigued, Loki responded, “So, reaching the tower should be our top priority. However, we’ll need all of our powers combined to pass these trials.”
Arthur further explained, “Even for us, the Star-Spire is not a place we can easily reach. But with the powers of the gods, I believe you will overcome the challenges. Inside the tower, time and space are distorted, so you must proceed carefully.”
The Beginning of a New Adventure
Excitement filled the group as they prepared to begin their exploration of Aerial.
Ellis, looking up at Minerva, asked, “Minerva-sama, what secrets do you think lie hidden in the Star-Spire?”
Minerva smiled and replied, “We don’t know yet, Ellis. But it’s worth finding out.”
Gaia turned to Uranus and said, “Uranus, we’re going to need your knowledge and strength for this. Let’s tackle the tower together.”
Uranus nodded, “Of course, Gaia. We’ll give it our all to uncover the mysteries of Aerial.”
Prometheus then turned to Apollo (Kira Moroboshi) and said, “This tower holds important trials for us. We need to give it everything we’ve got.”
Apollo, clenching his fist, declared, “Of course, Prometheus-sama. I’ll overcome any trial that comes our way.”
Loki addressed the group with confidence, “We should enjoy this adventure. Unraveling the secrets of Aerial will be an exciting challenge for us gods.”
Everyone nodded with determination as they set out for their new adventure.