Avankiri

Seifer shrugged softly, but nodded. "About as well as I can..." He then sighed and coughed, clearing his throat. "If there's anything I can do for you, Makoto, feel free to say so." He turned to the window, examining the sea below before Amari called out to all onboard using his speaker system, "We're now arriving at Silimar, Island of Birds!"

Seifer got up on deck, clasping his armor to himself. "Amari, any news on this island? Background, anything?"

Amari saluted to Makoto's right hand. "Aye, sir! Silimar is known by its gentle blue skies and warm-hearted, pacifistic people. It is believed that Raine has never attacked Silimar because they refuse to allow the government of the capital city of Iifa, Thardus, to machinize Silimar, believing that machines lead only to war. Silimar's name comes from the word 'Silimos,' meaning bird, named so due to its vast number of birds from all over the world. The birds never have to migrate south during the winter due to the temperature's constant 65 degrees. If one manages to capture one of these birds, the penalty is death. They say that a warrior endowed with the power of the birds becomes a deadly Sniper." At this, he turned his eyes to Riki.

Seifer tapped his chin, thinking. Amari continued. "But to get such power, you must defeat the Bird Queen, Titania the Owl."

Seifer nodded softly. "I see...So, what shall we do, Makoto?" He turned his head to her.

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Yume mita sekai ga dokokani aru nara
Sagashi ni yukou ka kaze no mukou e.
Itetsuku yoake no, kawaita mahiru no,
furueru yamiyo no, hate wo mi ni yukou.

If the world I saw in my dreams exists somewhere
let us go search for it, beyond the winds.
Whether it be a severely freezing dawn, a dry midday,
or a shivering night, let us go and find it.

Look closely, my friend. This is the body of one who encroaches upon human transmutation, the territory of God...The sinner's body!