Volume 0 (48): Dread for a decadent civilization.

Chapter 48 : Barloen College Part 4.

Dlanesh proposition is unexpected by Bethzave, who teasingly reply without forgetting the remarks —Exploring?, seriously Ladnnia?, how old we are, thousand and a quarter Standard Years?, and you Lirica, this is nothing like your usual self …

That gives away a lot of Intel, Laira usual demeanor is the perfect role model for the stereotype of a demure, passive and cute female, that changes when a handsome or effeminate male is present, this behaviors spikes up her adventurous side or her dominant stance.

Since the Lady is not objecting about the exploration, at least one handsome and capable male is involved or encouraging them to come with him.

»—I understand; Said Bethzave with realization.

The one truly wanting to go on this exploration is Laira, and has made Dlanesh to ask instead of her, because the latter is more bias to this type of activities.

The young Mathirn looks at Marshack expectantly —Would you want to accompany us Bverxkka?.

—Indeed; Said the Hûrngöth and Bethzave fastly reply —I send you the location, we have to be on a more appropriate attire for this exploration.

Marshack responded —Indeed; Again, standing up from his seat and walking towards the exit of the Cafeteria.

The three female friends do the same, but crossing the entrance they go on different ways.

It doesn't matter how infatuated Bethzave is with the Apex, there is no way she stops using her Mantis Trait in front of him.

Which is a complete fail from her part, overseeing the fact, that Marshack can see without problems more than 150 Standard Light Years of his current location on any direction, and he doesn't need to actually "see" her directly with his eyes.

Strolling around, inside the perimeter of the terrain of Barloen College, the Apex observe the different facilities builded.

The more memorable for him, are a park with dark brown grass over white earth, grey trees with red leaves and a black Kiosk.

Further away a large pool with a notification that negates the entrance to anyone who doesn't wear a swimsuit.

{The contrast of this place is similar to what Hûlfhednär used to look like, not what happened recently and lead me up to ending here, i am referring to the Unmentionable Brightness, Fotonic Matter shouldn't exist, sterilizes the area worst than Neutronio, destroying the atmosphere and the violent shockwave travels for hundreds of millions Vulq, i never saw a Hûrngöth die until that event, and before it happen, was this peaceful}.

*Steps*.

Turning around Marshack watch far away a female with obsidian long hair, ligh orange skin and gold glowing eyes, height of 6½ Vul (3.25meters) a toned silhouette with 3 breast under a fairly wide grey camisole over a dark grey bodysuit.

§ Thalia Burma Onice §

Quality 20 ★ Category 0

Species: High Imperial Fof'blir

§ First Year Student §

{Strange, i cannot see the previous information, is because she is using the ring provided on the reception?}.

The Female keeps walking, and realized that Marshack is seeing her until the distance between them is over 200 Vul (100 meters), her posture becomes cautious, walking slower she keeps approaching to him.

Now the Apex can appreciate her beauty better, the pupils of her eyes are triangles, a little nose and juicy red lips, her hands had 5 fingers and a thumb, but what caught Marshack curiosity the most, are 3 berely noticeable curves, one above each of her breast under the clothes of the female.

A playful voice leaves her lips —Good morning or afternoon, my name is Thalia Burma Onice, Can i ask you a few questions, Mister …?.

—Bverxkka, and i would like to make some questions too …; The reply is promptly, and she looks quite excited about it.

—Excellent!, it is okay going to the Kiosk in the park?.

Agreeing with an —Indeed; Both Entities, walk towards the choosen destination.

—So …, how it is to have opposite thumbs?.

{I never thought about it, for me is natural, the same goes to all Hûrngöth ot D'Kin, but clearly the sole idea of an extra finger, specifically a thumb is intriguing to others}.

—Useful; Accept the Apex »—More strength on the grip, but in the feet it is even better, makes climb easier, even on high gravity.

She look at Marshack's feet for a few seconds and then asks again —Mmm, how can you manage to see me, before me?, especially with almost all your face covered with hair.

{This one is not that simple to respond}.

—I heard your walk, and i don't need light as a factor to see, usually i maintain my eyelids closed and employ kinetic energy to perceive my surroundings, but with [Bicromy] i can do more than that.

A bit of surprise is evident on Thalia pretty face —That sounds so useful …

—I have the same thought …

§ Kole §

Quality 6 ★ Category -16

Species: Lakyr

§ Staff - Second Year Student §

Arriving to the Kiosk, the attendant is a young Lakyr with slim build and blonde hair that glows in red light, everything else in him is tha standard of his species except for his height of 8 Vul (4 meters).

{The ring blocked again my scanning, and why is he so short in comparison to the standard of his Species?}.

—What do you sell?; Thalia inquire catches Marshack's attention and the attendant speaks enthusiastically —Sugar Ice Cream!, 150 Crwdz the cone!.

—Is tasty?; She looks skeptical and the attendant assure her —Is really sweet and nutritious.

—Want to taste it?. Said the female Fof'blir observing at the unweavering posture of the Apex —Indeed …; Marshack turned to the attendant while putting his right hand on the counter »—Give us one to each of us.

*-300 Crwdz*

Onice looks surprised and slightly displeased with tha action of the Hûrngöth —You didn't had to do that.

Foreign to him, he decided to ask —Why?.

She state proudly —Because i can pay for my own things.

{Understandable, but absurd}; —So i can't pay even if i want to?.

Thalia nodded enthusiastically then ask a bit confused —Correct, and why do you want to pay?.

—To learn; Said Marshack nonchalantly with almost disdain »—The concept of give nothing outside an imaginary number and receive resource is foreign and strange to me, even when the Crwdz are fabricated with Null Zionez, Null Keizer and Ambient En'xols, are not different than the waste of an Energy Reactor.

Her shocked expression is quite entrancing, specially about the remark of not having an Energy Crisis, so she tries to dissimulate deviating the subject with her cheerful and playful voice —Your world didn't use money?!, how that even work?!.

{This is so rare?!, i suppose it is, still, i didn't thought even once on this topics she is questioning me} —Resources are obtained by everyone, but provided in order of the necessities of the population.

—So is Socialism?. Asked Thalia with confusion.

—I don't know the term; Explain the Apex, it doesn't matter how many databases he has access to, there is always more you can learn.

Onice struggles a little with the answer, is almost as she hate it —Basically you give everyone equal pay regardless of their jobs.

—Then no; Marshack thinks for a second and he reply »—Our las times could qualify, but no the rest of our history or overall tendencies, if you work more, you receive more, if you need more, you receive more, is as simple as that.

Thalia surprised expression returns —So a Forgiven Meritocracy!.

—More like an Aristo-Evo-Technocracy, i think that is hiw the Gnardim call us, but considering that a few stole the Nucleus of my Planet, Forgiveness is something we are not going to give anymore …