Blancas and Arwen soon followed, their faces set in determined expressions. They both carried backpacks, presumably filled with additional supplies that they might need on their mission. The airship was small, with only a few seats and a cockpit at the front. The team had to sit close together, their shoulders touching as they fastened their seat belts.
Ging was the last to board, and he made his way straight to the cockpit. He spoke briefly to the pilot, who nodded in response. The engine of the airship roared to life, and they lifted off the ground, ascending into the night sky.
The interior of the airship was dark, illuminated only by a small red light near the cockpit. The hum of the engine filled the cabin, making it difficult to hold a conversation. Axel closed his eyes, focusing on his breathing to calm his nerves.
Blancas and Arwen were similarly quiet, each of them lost in their own thoughts. Ging remained in the cockpit, his eyes fixed on the instruments in front of him. They flew for hours, the only sound the steady hum of the engine.
As they drew closer to their destination, Ging spoke up, his voice low and serious. "We're approaching the drop zone. Get ready, everyone."
Axel opened his eyes, his heart pounding in his chest. The mission was about to begin.
Axel and Ging stood on the mountain, gazing at the colossal brown castle looming in front of them. It was heavily fortified, with guards patrolling the perimeter walls and towers. From their vantage point, they could see the intricate details of the castle's architecture, including the various spires, turrets, and battlements.
Axel turned to Ging, his face serious. "This is not going to be easy," he said. "There are so many guards and traps in place."
Ging nodded in agreement. "But we have to do this. The blood dagger is too important to let the Kakin family keep it. It has too much power and too many secrets."
Axel knew that Ging was right. The blood dagger was a powerful object that had been passed down through the Kakin family for generations. It was rumored to have ties to the Dark Continent and to possess mysterious powers that could alter the course of history.
As they stood there, Blancas and Arwen joined them, carrying a map and some equipment. They began to discuss the plan of attack, taking into account the guards' patrols and the layout of the castle. Axel listened intently, his mind racing with different scenarios and possible outcomes.
After several minutes of planning, they split up, with Axel and Ging taking one route while Blancas and Arwen took another. They would reconvene later at the designated spot to execute their plan.
As they moved, Axel felt excited. He had trained for this moment for months, honing his skills and developing new abilities. Now it was time to put them to the test.
"This is my first official mission with Ging himself."
"It is not that I am a fan of him but it is still something."
As they approached the castle, they encountered their first obstacle: a group of guards patrolling the outer walls. Axel and Ging quickly took them out, using their advanced Nen abilities to overwhelm the guards with a combination of speed and strength.