Twin-Faced Tower Izermar · Flying Moby Dick

"Mom, what's that?!"

The child playing in the garden was engulfed by a massive shadow. Not only him—even the entire house, the whole garden, and half the street were covered by it.

His body trembled slightly as he threw himself into his mother's arms, clinging tightly to her while looking up at the culprit behind it all.

A gigantic airship emerged from the clouds, cruising through the sky like a long whale. Its enormous body even blotted out the sun, gleaming bright silver all over, with wing-shaped ornaments faintly visible along its hull.

It looked like one of the legendary celestial beasts, or perhaps the evil dragon from bedtime stories that loved kidnapping princesses.

"That's an airship."

The mother gently stroked the child's back and spoke softly.

"What's an airship?"

Perhaps because his mother was beside him, the fear in the child's heart gradually faded. He raised his head, trying hard to see the enormous thing flying overhead.

"It's an extra-large balloon filled with air. Once it's full, it can fly, soaring freely through the sky like a bird."

Olga Marie pursed her lips, her gaze drifting as she deliberately met Aoko's eyes.

Hearing that, Gray widened her eyes, looking utterly incredulous.

Its level of taboo rivaled that other ███ Red, which no one ever mentioned.

Olga Marie made up her mind, then gave a slight shake of her head.

—Were they really sisters? In some ways, they were remarkably alike...

"Let's not do that. I know my own personality, and I'm terrible at teaching. If I took on a disciple, it would definitely be a nightmare."

Gray said it unconcernedly. She knew Michael very well, so there was no need to worry.

"Wasn't the White Whale built by that guy Michael? With how reckless he is, he probably installed