PHASE 46 - DEJA VU AND THE FLOWER PRINCESS
I didn't have a choice, so I immediately accepted Naomi in the Aether Crusade. I know how she's overprotective over her womanizing husband and arguing about that issue will spend a lot more time so I just went with her way. I trust Naomi anyway, and a healer Gate Guardian would be useful in case everything goes south.
The next day came by so fast. I have informed the Kozukata Shrine about our plans, so they immediately prepared the bell tower for the <Song of Salvation>. The Kozukata Shrine businesses and other activities closed for this day and they all focused on guarding the perimeter, making sure that nobody would trespass.
The Aether Crusade assembled on top of the bell tower, carefully surrounding Tiara in a circle. Everybody deployed their Weapon Gems, which is a sign that everything is ready. When Tiara saw this signal among our teammates, she let out a nerve-calming sigh.