Okoye held up her hand in protest, signifying that she didn't need the notepad as she pointed to her earrings.“I– I don't understand VSL.. Clara told me much about you and your culture.. but aside from the rumors and negative connotations surrounding the Empire, I am unfamiliar with the Mazoku as well. However..”
She admitted, while holding up her open paw with one hand and creating a magical mantra with the other. This generated a tiny notepad and pen from a blister of sapphire light.
“I figured we should still be able to communicate while you were here.”
“These earrings are forged from Theta Crystals. They allow me to project my thoughts to those of my choosing within a certain range. And please, no need to feel embarrassed.. if I had the choice, I wouldn't know VSL either.”
She replied with a smile as she gathered all of her books and belongings before standing up to extend her hand to Aisha. It was only then that Okoye got a whiff of her own body odor, and it caused her face to twist in disgust. No wonder people were avoiding her entirely.. Okoye retracted her hand and opted for a modest bow to show her gratitude, instead.
"..You have my thanks, Aisha.. for saving my life. But I wanted you to know that it was not a monster that attacked me, but an Ice Fae. He is incredibly strong, and has sworn allegiance to that Empire you've heard so much about.. I fear he and a battalion of armed soldiers will soon trace our steps to your door. And for that, I am sorry. "
Okoye was confident in her chilling warning, despite having no joy in relaying it. Sadly, she knew in her heart that the B'halian Empire would soon find their way to the Realm of Helidor and would stop it nothing to find her. She wasn't exactly sure why, or what Akundae's motivations were, but it was safe to assume he didn't want a potential heir roaming his planet. Especially an that looked so blatantly human.. so delicate and weak.. She was right to assume so. After she escaped her B'halian prison, and displayed the true potential of her Mazoku DNA, she'd been on the lamb—desperately searching for power. Reading, training, getting stronger every way she knew how. Akundae was wise to this, and the Emporer was acting accordingly. He wouldn't have his throne threatened by something like her..
Okoye knew just her being here put the entire wellbeing of the Gilded Fangs at risk. Which was why she was so hellbent on leaving as soon as she could. These were good people.. Clara, Aisha, and Erigor especially, but Okoye knew in her heart she wouldn't be able defend them when the bell tolled. She wasn't strong enough. But after learning what she did from Ellios, and from what she gathered from Euriel's inscribed volumes of Fuuijutsu, she could feel herself making some ground in the proper direction.
"I'd like to speak with the Guildmaster, Erigor. He should be warned as soon possible about their imminent arrival."