Shizuku (standing on the bridge, gazing out at the swirling stars):
Alright, captains, we're heading to the Outskirts of Meeresboden via the Universal Highway. This system lets us cover massive distances faster than conventional methods, but even then, it'll take a few days.
Lily (adjusting her glasses, curious):
How exactly does the Universal Highway work again?
Alto (smirking):
Think of it as a cosmic express lane — a network of arcane portals and energy lanes connecting every corner of Meeresboden. You step inside the ark, and the sigils guide you safely across.
Asche (checking systems on a holographic panel):
Our ark is equipped with elemental stabilizers and shields to keep us safe from any spatial anomalies. The trip should be uneventful.
Berwick (grumbling while sharpening his katana):
"Uneventful" is a relative term when traveling through primordial magic-infused space.
Eris (leaning back with a small smile):
If the fabric of reality tears again, I'm blaming the last captain who touched the controls.
Astera (rolling his eyes):
Can we stop joking around? We have a mission. I want to be ready when we get there.
Shizuku (nodding):
Exactly. We've got days to train and sharpen our skills. The Outskirts of Meeresboden won't be a walk in the park — Kifo's realm is infused with dark primordial magic.
Lily:
We should focus on coordinated attacks and defenses. We don't know what kind of traps or minions he might have guarding the fragment.
Shizuku (smiling):
Good. Use this time wisely. I'll be running simulations in the training chambers, and I expect everyone else to do the same.
The arc begins to glow, humming louder as it shifts into the Universal Highway's energy stream.
Shizuku (quietly, to himself as he looks out into space):
This mission could change everything. We can't afford mistakes.
The team disperses to their training stations as the ark ship accelerates through the stars.