Preach the Greatness of the Celestial Sect!
The Celestial Art is a martial art founded by a sect with a long history in the Eastern Continent.
By questioning the heavens without end and finding the true answer, even the moon may be cleaved.
It was lost long ago, but I've taken up the task of restoring it.
Someday, when they name Lavistar's greatest martial sects, the Celestial Sect will be at the top!
...That's incredible!
...
...Ah!
...Ah?
Ah... Aaah! Aaaaaaah—!!
Why?! Why couldn't I say it like that?!
I'm stupid! A clueless wreck!
Aaaaaaaaah—!!
Calm down!
I tried to soothe Fei rolling around on the ground, while thinking back on what just happened.
Here, Captain.
It was a hand-painted sign that read Celestial Art is the best.
I came because you said you needed help...
What is this?
This, my friend, is what we call a signboard in the East.
...Hmm? You're asking why I'm giving you this?
Right. I didn't explain.
The reason I asked you here is to help promote the Celestial Sect.
Promote it?
Yes, promote it!
Even in the East, only a handful of people know of the Celestial Art.
So naturally, practically no one here in the West would know of it.
That's why I'm spreading the word!
The Celestial Art is too amazing to keep to myself! The Celestial Art deserves to be known far and wide!
Our bond as Captain and Journey member means we're bonded for life, right?
So, I'm certain you'll help out, Captain.
Somehow, I ended up helping her...
By questioning the heavens without end and finding the true answer, even the moon may be cleaved!
That is the way of the Celestial Sect!
Great for your health, good for your spirit! I vouch for it myself!
You there! Yes, you passing by! How about it?
Don't you think the Celestial Sect is just amazing?!
No one gave her even a glance as they walked by.
...Why? Why is everyone ignoring me?
Am I doing it wrong?
Or maybe they just don't get it?
Or... Maybe it's because a sect from the East sounds too unfamiliar.
In that case, I'll have to use my secret weapon!
Secret weapon...?!
Listen up!
The first person to hear to my tale of the Celestial Art today will be my Disciple No. 1! Sound good?
...Think anyone will take that bait?
The Celestial Art?
We got one!
Miss, what's the Celestial Art?
Mm! Allow me to explain. The Celestial Art is—
I've never heard of it. What is it?
...Hear me out. It's one of the martial arts from the East—
Martial arts? Why would anyone learn that?
Aren't grown-ups supposed to go to work instead?
Ahem! That's not wrong, but...
And the name's weird and lame!
Weird...? Lame...?
The Celestial Art is all about questioning the heavens—
Are all Easterners like you?
You're really weird.
...Take this sword.
We settle this in a duel. The loser will do as the winner says.
Understood?
Draw your blade.
Wait, what?!
While trying to stop Fei from drawing her sword, the boy slipped away.
And that was everything that just happened.
...Sorry you had to see that.
Losing an argument to a kid, then even escalating it into a real duel...
That was unlike me.
You care about the Celestial Art. That's all.
...Care about it?
Even if I don't know much about the Celestial Art, I could tell Fei cares about it deeply.
It's hard to explain something you love in terms others can follow.
Especially not in such a short time.
...Heh!
You're right. There's no way to explain the Celestial Art in a day.
Even a month wouldn't be enough!
Mm! Now I feel better, thanks to you!
...In any case, are there any scoundrels about?
...You're not looking for someone to blow off steam on, are you?
Don't be ridiculous.
Right now, I am as calm as still water. My mind has never been clearer.
There's not a trace of negative emotion left.
The veins in your fists are literally popping out.
Somebody help!
That voice...!
No! You can't take it!
That's the money my mom gave me for errands!
Kid, life doesn't always go as planned.
If it did, we'd have decent jobs right now.
So hand it over if you don't wanna get hur— Gahh!
Who dares throw rocks at the mighty Idle Hundreds—?!
Eek?!
Y-you?! What are you doing here?!
Enough talk!
Ughh...
Graaah...!
Trying to steal from a child?
I was starting to like you two for asking about the Celestial Art. But you disappoint me.
Miss!
You're not hurt, are you?
Nope! Thanks to you!
And...
Mm?
I'm sorry!
I know I said you were weird a bit earlier, but you were really cool just now!
You mentioned something about the Celestial Art, right?
I'll be back after I finish my errand! Teach me more then, okay?
...Haha!
Of course! The Celestial Art always welcomes those who seek it.
As for you two...
Huh?!
U-us?
Yes, you two.
Don't even bother thinking of running.
If I catch you, you'll be hobbling on crutches for at least three months.
That rotten mindset of bullying the weak...
It ends today. I'll beat it out of you!
Eeeeeek!
Having achieved her goal of promoting the Celestial Sect and even discipling a pair of delinquents, Fei had quite a full day.