Halmut's Addiction and Skaryn's Misfortune

Daruun sighed and explained, "It was after Halmut and Skaryn accepted this deal that they began to change how they perceived the world. Halmut was especially excited to gain more strength and influence, entertaining the thought of leaving Kartonia to rule a system or precinct of his own.

"However, Skaryn wasn't all that interested in ruling over anybody. He was interested in strength but his concept of strength had always come from hard work and not from shortcuts. Only after Skaryn had made a contract with Moranti did he finally attempt to use the few 'stimulants' he was gifted, but he didn't even use them all in the end." 

Finally showing a semblance of a smile, Daruun added, "Luckily, Skaryn contacted me and asked about the stimulants. That was when I immediately cracked down on the situation and began paying more attention to Kartonia than ever before.