Chapter 163 - EVO
***Tirnanog, Aerie Flagship***
***Magnus***
“I have better things to do.” I crossed my arms in front of my chest. “If you haven't noticed, we are fighting a war.”
There were better topics to discuss when the fleet besieged one of the enemy's capital cities.
At first glance, our current tactical situation looked very good. Despite some losses, we won two major engagements and survived the trap which devastated Jeng's remaining forces. A testament to Aerie's over-engineered airships which withstood the nightstalker attacks long enough to allow the defenders to do their job.
But we shouldn't forget that Jeng's capital was still completely untouched. A mistake during the siege could mean the difference between a decisive victory in the near future, or a long war of attrition nobody could afford.
And not to forget, the true enemy behind Clan Thich had yet to show itself. Aside from some nebulous explanations from Gaia, we knew next to nothing about the true nature of the threat.
“True, true, but it isn't like you couldn't spare an hour of your time to talk with your sisters,” Astra continued, seemingly unimpressed by my posturing. Her insistence on pushing the topic was slightly aggravating. “As I explained, your input is necessary. And it isn't like any of us will be needed right away. Assuming everything goes to plan, the fleet will arrive at its destination tomorrow – at the earliest.”
“Yeah, and I want to be there in case one of those psylings shows up,” I replied and added mentally ‘and have some fun fighting’. “It isn't like I paid Ivonne any special attention except for keeping her safe. Why should I go out of my way with Evanne?”