For mobile readers.
Alt-text: this chapter exists in its current form rather than just making chapter 7 longer because the potential of this exact interaction was just too good to pass up
Image source: prison
Precarious the bubble cracks
Rift is sealed but space he lacks
Ice must hold but fire’s warm
Shrinking the shield from outside harm
Of course, I can get you out
No need to wait and trust in doubt
And there it is. Last time, Erin was willing to let the Crawlers kill him rather than trust in rescue. I wonder if the Dragon will throw that back in his face?
we live in a world where the star-devouring Void Dragon’s current living situation is stabler than a hardworking magical science protagonist guy, and honestly that’s depressing
Happy Festival of Everyone Yells at the Elemental Magus! What are we all shouting at Erin today?
Ooh, I can practically hear that dull iceberg creaking sounds you get from glaciers in the first panel. However, that leak is a dangerous reminder that this dragon-breath ice is made for offensive power, not longevity; it may be breaking apart in other sections too, further complicating matters.
Hate to say it but V.D. has a point. Dainix may be too single minded to even allow Calian to retreat, let along calm down and reunite with Erin in a way that doesn’t destroy the ice. If I had to guess, I’d say V.D. is going to offer to possess/kill that dragon, which Erin will turn down; he’s cold and tired, but Erin’s brain is still working, as his logical reasoning here shows.
I’m sure Voidy can get Erin out. Mhm. And then he can cling to control of the body and make a run for the nearest Singing Caves entrance, wherever that is. This interaction is so good and interesting, though. V.D. must be desperate to keep Erin alive, since he’s their key to getting out of the adamant prison. If Erin dies, Voidy would have to finagle another trap, wait for another elemental magus, spend however many more hundreds or thousands of years stuck with no enrichment…
I also very much enjoyed the dialogue and Erin’s sarcastic, “That’s so wonderful for you.” xD
Ah yes, I would trust the most logical being in the universe.
The primordial embodiment of hunger and endless consumption.
Especially if his text was slowly growing bigger than mine, large enough to frame the entire air bubble I find myself in.
Admittedly, I would trust him to act entirely selfishly.
Understandable, waiting for rescue sounds like pretty good idea
(at least better than any other ideas he could come up with).
Side note, Happy Everyone Yells At The Elemental Magus Day!!!
Voidy is such a manipulative conniving bastard, and I love it. I /heard/ that last line of dialouge in my head with as much smug pinashe as my imagination could muster.
For mobile readers.
Alt-text: this chapter exists in its current form rather than just making chapter 7 longer because the potential of this exact interaction was just too good to pass up
Image source: prison
Tumblr text: when the vegetable misters go on in the grocery store
Bluesky text: happy Festival of Everyone Yells at the Elemental Magus
Which reminds me: unlike last year, Erin IS in the current chapter during the celebration of the Festival!
HAPPY FESTIVAL
Of course, if the void dragon did get him out, he’d immediately become the highest priority target for said “mindless monster”
Maybe he’s not planning to get Erin out in a way where he meets Dainix?
Precarious the bubble cracks
Rift is sealed but space he lacks
Ice must hold but fire’s warm
Shrinking the shield from outside harm
Of course, I can get you out
No need to wait and trust in doubt
Ah yes, truly another good choice for Erin Ruunaser: “I can get you out, at risk of everyone around you.”
And there it is. Last time, Erin was willing to let the Crawlers kill him rather than trust in rescue. I wonder if the Dragon will throw that back in his face?
we live in a world where the star-devouring Void Dragon’s current living situation is stabler than a hardworking magical science protagonist guy, and honestly that’s depressing
Happy Festival of Everyone Yells at the Elemental Magus! What are we all shouting at Erin today?
Ooh, I can practically hear that dull iceberg creaking sounds you get from glaciers in the first panel. However, that leak is a dangerous reminder that this dragon-breath ice is made for offensive power, not longevity; it may be breaking apart in other sections too, further complicating matters.
Hate to say it but V.D. has a point. Dainix may be too single minded to even allow Calian to retreat, let along calm down and reunite with Erin in a way that doesn’t destroy the ice. If I had to guess, I’d say V.D. is going to offer to possess/kill that dragon, which Erin will turn down; he’s cold and tired, but Erin’s brain is still working, as his logical reasoning here shows.
Dainix is a fire frenzy is more trustworthy than the Void Dragon any day of the week.
I agree!
Void Dragon is being a tad too calm. Does he not know it’s the Festival of Everybody Yells At The Elemental Magus?
Ten out of ten comment, no notes.
I’m sure Voidy can get Erin out. Mhm. And then he can cling to control of the body and make a run for the nearest Singing Caves entrance, wherever that is. This interaction is so good and interesting, though. V.D. must be desperate to keep Erin alive, since he’s their key to getting out of the adamant prison. If Erin dies, Voidy would have to finagle another trap, wait for another elemental magus, spend however many more hundreds or thousands of years stuck with no enrichment…
I also very much enjoyed the dialogue and Erin’s sarcastic, “That’s so wonderful for you.” xD
“I see you have trust issues. So trust me.”
Are we finally getting around to trapping the Avatar in a ball of ice?
The lighting in the last panel is CHILLING. Poor Erin 🙁
That last panel with the darkness, water reflections and fire set around Erin’s deep angst is UNNECESSARILY PRETTY.
Ah yes, I would trust the most logical being in the universe.
The primordial embodiment of hunger and endless consumption.
Especially if his text was slowly growing bigger than mine, large enough to frame the entire air bubble I find myself in.
Admittedly, I would trust him to act entirely selfishly.
Understandable, waiting for rescue sounds like pretty good idea
(at least better than any other ideas he could come up with).
Side note, Happy Everyone Yells At The Elemental Magus Day!!!
I’m pretty sure this is what Iron Lung is about.
I love the final expression of erin’s face because it seems like he’s thought of that option already
whoa why is erin so pretty in the last panel (◍❛ . ❛◍)
Voidy is such a manipulative conniving bastard, and I love it. I /heard/ that last line of dialouge in my head with as much smug pinashe as my imagination could muster.
Oh hey, Festival of Everyone Yells at the Elemental Magus!
HEY ERIN, STOP BEING DISTRACTINGLY H- no no not this again! just the orange eyes or something.
I think Walter’s planning on doing a tad more than just getting Erin out.
Holy crap, how much would that scare Calian?!?
Love Walter, he’s such a menace