>>6201787“That depends. Are you a subject of the PTO?” you ask, the man's expression turning harder. But, before he can speak up you continue, speaking directly to him. “Because if you're asking me, as one of our people's subjects, then I'd feel rather obligated to help you. Not only with the fire raging there behind you, but also with finding your wayward daughter as well. As a general, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of our people.”
“So, that is how it is, eh?” he asks you, then with a sigh his body slumps. “Very well. I accept. Just please help me find and bring my daughter home.”
“Of course, Ox King. We'll do everything in our power.” you tell him, walking over and holding out your hand. Which looks comically small as he reaches out, gripping your forearm as you grab his, the two of you sharing a nod of understanding. Then, letting go of each other you turn back to your family, specifically Milha and Koruza. “Koruza, Milha, do we have a way to track her?”
“We could always go home, ask Mother to find her immediately.” Milha speaks up. “Or, if you don't want to go all the way back home across the universe yet, we could always go to Baba's Palace. With her magic, she could locate Chichi wherever she is in this universe.”
“I see.” you answer, realizing she doesn't want to give Instant Transmission's power away in front of him, giving you the opportunity to further explore the planet. Then, with a thought reach out to Maza. “Have you found the Bansho Fan yet?”
“Working on it. I think I'm in the right mountain range.” he replies, then ends the mental link. You seeing a snow-covered mountain right before the link ends, you leaving finding the fan to him.
“Alright, let's go see this Fortuneteller then.” you reply, nodding to them. But Meloka, curious, steps instead towards the raging fires. “Huh?”
“I'll see what I can do here.” she replies, retracting the Energy Shell she'd made earlier, drawing her energy back in. “I think I might be able to stop these fires myself.”
“I'm gonna stay with Mom.” Junior declares, pointing at himself with his thumb. “I'mma help!”
“Alright, you help her. Do what she says, and we'll be back with the Ox King's daughter.” you tell him, ruffling your son's hair before lifting back up into the air. Much to the Ox King's sudden surprise, shouting about you all flying and that means you MUST be aliens. But, ignoring his calls, you turn back to Koruza, once more holding Durah in his arms. “Lead the way.”
“Follow me!” he shouts, blasting off towards the west. And so you all follow him, blasting off across the continent.
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