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The world is existing in a different era to begin with. Fantasy becomes reality. Magic, monsters, supernatural powers become the world of the living. Monsters (like me) have the power that even the proud advanced technology of mankind can’t kill and destroy, putting the fate of humanities at stake. However, humans are resourceful and creative. They found ways to revive the old ancient teachings way back years and years ago. These aid mankind to fight these creatures and adapt to changes. The “Old Runic” way is a forbidden practice to awaken the physical body in order to gain supernatural and spiritual abilities.

SweeetPotato · Fantasy
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Meeting

GM Esley: "I call you all here because two days from now is the preparation for the 3043th year of our Founding Festival." *sigh* "But we are pressed by an important matter." The guild master touched his temple and continued. "The pillar of light appeared in Ambeist and the whole realm saw it. We first need to settle this matter."

The head receptionist handed a document to each person inside the room.

GM Esley: "Those are the report we had made so far."

The three persons briefly read the report.

"Well, everyone saw the incident. I witnessed it as well. But one thing I did not understand is why A.I is seen as a suspect." The owner of the famous Apartelle in the city expressed her disappointment.

GM Esley: "I apologize Madam D. We did put A.I as one of the prime suspects but it doesn't mean that we are holding her liable. We are still conducting our investigation."

Madam D is also the Director of the whole Underground City of Ambeist. She governs and maintains the peace and order of city.

Ms. Kara: "Allow me to explain Madam D."

Madam D. waved her hand in approval. Guild Master Esley nodded.

Ms. Kara: "As Guild Master Esley stated, we are currently in the process of our investigation. Once we didn't find anything suspicious. A.I will be declared innocent."

Madam D: "She is."

Ms. Kara: "Pardon?"

Madam D: "During the incident, A.I didn't leave the Apartelle." She waved her hand and a transparent window screen appeared. "I got a record as a proof." A.I was shown fast asleep in the screen. "Hope this will clear her name."

The guild master cleared his throat.

Ms. Kara: "We need to get the evidence and examine its authenticity." (I hate it when this lady is in the mood for arguments.)

Madam D: "I will let you have it."

Ms Kara: "That would assist as a lot. Thank you."

Madam D: "Hmpf. I really hate to say this. But I guess, I'm better in handling your tanker."

Heavy tension filled the room. Both of the two women stared each other.

"Uhmm excuse me." A small voice was heard.

GM Esley: "Yes, Celsius. You want to say something."

The atmosphere returns to normal.

Celsius: "The report state that the incident happened near the 4th District. You assumed it might be a crystal outbreak?"

GM Esley: "It's a working hypothesis."

Celsius: "You might not want to go further with your working hypothesis."

GM Esley: "The reason."

Celsius: "Crystal outbreak. There's no such thing." He plainly stated.

Everyone in the room turned their complete attention to the kid.

Celsius: "There's no record in the diary of my great grandfather that a crystal outbreak ever occurred. The crystal itself is a solidified energy."

Madam D: "I thought the crystal serves as the container of the energy.

Celsius: "It was a misconception. We made sure the factions and the nomads will never know. We need to keep it secret. And it should remain a secret."

GM Esley: "You have our word."

Ms. Kara: "And I thought all along it was one of the biggest inventions of the city."

Madam D: "Well the greatest enigma was revealed. That will clear some of your works."

Ms. Kara: "No it won't."

GM Esley: "I agree with Kara. The incident will be a topic on *Magna Dias. They will surely ask about this."

*Magna Dias is a big meeting of all the leaders of the factions held every month.

Celsius placed a triangular translucent crystal on the table.

Celsius: (Old people…) "Take a closer look. This is an actual footage from the 3rd District, when the pillar of light appeared."

A recorded scene flashed out from crystals.

"The light appeared inside the city." The fourth person spoke.

Celsius: "Yes. More so, take a closer look. A series of energy materialized and eventually wreaked the area."

GM Esley: "What do you think about this, Sir Lhem? Do you think this is a rogue's attack?"

Sir Lhem is post in the main entrance of Ambeist. He is responsible for overseeing the incoming travelers going in and out of the city.

Lhem: "I don't think so. During the incident, I didn't spot anyone suspicious enough to caught my attention.

GM Esley: "I see."

Ms. Kara: "I went to the location and inspect if it's an underground attack. But I can find any underground tunnel that was dig in the area."

Madam D: "What if they used some sort of a device?"

Ms. Kara: "That will remain as a mystery for now. We are not sure at this moment if there's a device that was used."

GM Esley: "Do you have anything more to add?"

Ms. Kara: "We have witnesses.

Madam D: "Who?"

Ms. Kara: "Ray and Nympha. We already obtained their statements. Both statements matched. However, as to when did the incident occur, they don't have memories of it."

Lhem: "That's strange."

Ms. Kara: "Exactly. Our report doesn't end there. The people from the 3rd District passed out due to the incident. They experience energy drained. We already confirmed this from the infirmaries that handled the patients."

Lhem: "So that's why the report said it was an attack?"

GM Esley: "We are assuming is was an attack."

Lhem: "I see. What's the condition of the two witnesses?"

Ms. Kara: "Both are fine now, though their memories are still mess up."

Lhem: "How about the others. What's your opinion about this matter?"

Celsius: "I still need to identify the series of energy that appeared before I came up with the conclusion."

Madam D just shrugged her shoulder.

GM Esley: *sigh* "Celsius, I gave you a letter prior to this meeting. Did your father receive it?"

Celsius: "Yes."

GM Esley: "So, what did he said?"

Celsius pressed the triangular translucent crystal in the middle. A new footage appeared in the screen.

Inside the screen was a messy laboratory. Broken beakers and glass tubes along with some spilled chemicals on a wooden table.

Celsius: "Ehem!"

A man with an untidy appearance suddenly pops out. He is wearing a (dirty) white lab gown and has a large spectacle. His hair was unkept. Probably, the person has not visited a bath for a week.

"Sorry. I had to rush out and check one of my experiments. So, what's the agenda?"

GM Esley: "Good day, Doctor Faren. Have you managed to come up with an explanation about the incident?"

Dr. Faren: "Oh about the crystal outbreak that you mention, huh." He smiled.

GM Esley: "Yes."

Dr. Faren: "If you had observed from the footage, the pillar of light that had appeared was not ordinary."

Ms. Kara: "It appeared in different colors."

Dr. Faren: "Almost."

Madam D: "It's bright."

Dr. Faren: "All of the lights are bright. This is brighter."

Lhem: "It appears more natural."

Dr. Faren: "Yes, it is."

Celsius: "Enough with your charade, Father."

Dr. Faren: *sigh* "And I thought you will figure it out, son." He teased.

Celsius: "Would you please tell us already."

Dr. Faren: "It's a natural light."

GM Esley: "A natural light?"

Dr. Faren: "Yes. Compare to the crystal that we used as an artificial light, the pillar of light is more…advance."

Celsius: "Continue, Father."

Dr. Faren: "This natural light was made of the purest energy. Wish I was there when the incident happened. I will be glad to harness it."

GM Esley: "Do you mean the kind of natural light that came from the Sun?"

Doctor Faren: "I couldn't make a mistake. That's from the sun, alright."

Madam D: "And how did it reach here?"

Doctor Faren: "That, I don't know. But one thing I know is that ancient people used natural light as an energy in the old world yet the process was not recorded and has long gone."

Lhem: "Do you think it can be cause by a person, doctor?"

Doctor Faren: "I don't think a person can handle that purest energy, even if their human specifies. That energy is a hundred times more powerful."

Ms. Kara: "How about a little amount of natural light energy?"

Doctor Faren: "Still, I don't know any existing person who can handle it. Unless…"

"Unless what Doctor?" All of the person in the room said in unison.

Doctor Faren: "Unless they are a god or a goddess."

GM Esley: "Do you think the Goddess Aegis has return?"

Doctor Faren: "That's a good joke, Guild Master Esley."

GM Esley: (This crazy doctor.) "What then?"

Doctor Faren: "I don't have the answer. You can ask my daughter she might know somethin---" The connection got cut.

GM Esley: "Guess he's gone. Where is your father staying, Celsius?"

Celsius: "He's in the City of *Tamis Veita."

*City of Tamis Veita is a city where the Guild of The Mage Faction located.

Madam D: "Did he eat something weird there and became crazy? As I recall, he's a noble man not some wacky person."

GM Esley: "Celsius try to contact your big sister."

Celsius: "I did but the connection was cut off. I can't contact her at this moment."

GM Esley: *sigh* (A family of headaches) "Guess that's all what we got. Did you manage to write all the information, Kara?"

Ms. Kara: "Yes, I did."

GM Esley: "Continue with the investigation."

The head receptionist nodded.

GM Esley: "The meeting is adjourned."

Everyone has left except for the guild master and the head receptionist.

Ms. Kara: "Guild Master, there's something that I haven't told you."

GM Esley: "Speak."

Ms. Kara: "Nympha mentioned about a dark creature."

GM Esley: "Dark creature?"

Ms. Kara: "We assumed that it is a vile."

GM Esley: "No. A vile cannot enter the Underground City of Ambeist. The blessing of the Goddess Aegis prevents them from coming in. For the meantime, continue observing Ray and Nympha."

Ms. Kara: "Understood."

GM Esley: "Whether it's an attack or not. We need to kill the rumors. The safety of the citizen is our first priority."

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