The students who were recruited to become Ylhaya Protocol undercover operatives have returned to Dark Island. Armon accompanied Aria, his younger sister, to assure her safety. Everyone went back to their homes.
Arbulet and Liam checked back into their hotel room. Aria and Armon headed to Ritchie's teashop because Aria was staying on Dark Island with her cousin, Ritchie. Rennard went back to the hotel where he was staying. Maia and Vesper went back to their home.
Rennard went to Adeline's hotel, but she was nowhere to be seen. Rennard inquired about Adeline, but the receptionist informed him that Adeline and her roommate had already departed the hotel a month before. Rennard is still upset and guilty about not properly saying goodbye to Adeline.
Liam has been talking all about their experiences in Ylhaya Facility. Arbulet, on the other hand, pretends to listen to Liam because he has been thinking about Vesper recently. Liam recognizes Arbulet's behavior, yet he continues to speak regardless of how frequently he is ignored.
Aria spoke with her cousin Ritchie and her brother Armon. Aria will host a grand concert at Dark Island's grand theater arena on the last day of their stay at Dark Island. Armon and Ritchie agree with Aria's proposal and quickly discuss how they would carry it out.
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(Dark Island's Local School, Outdoor)
September 8, 545
5:30 PM
Liam and Rennard are walking on their way outside of school. They are cherishing their last day of school in Dark Island because next week, they will be returning to their original schools. Suddenly, they heard some students talking about Aria.
Student A: Have you heard? Aria will be having a grand concert tomorrow!
Student B: Really? Looks like Aria will spend her last day in Dark Island with her fans!
Student C: I can't wait! When is it going to happen?
Student A: The concert starts at 3 PM and it's approximately to end at 7 PM.
Student C: 4 Hours concert. It will be really worth it!
Student B: The concert is not free though.
Student C: Aww... But I don't have any money yet!
Student B: Don't worry, the concert ticket is extremely cheap! It only costs 10 silver coins!
Student C: Let me see... Great! I still have 231 savings of bronze coins! It should be enough!
Student A: Yep! 1 silver coin is equivalent to 10 bronze coins. You have 23 silver coins if you convert them.
Student B: Wow, you're so quick at math!
Student A: That's basic math. Anyways let's get going, I told you we're going to have dinner together.
//The three students walk away//
Liam: What? Aria is going to have a concert tomorrow?! How come I didn't know about it?
Rennard: Aria is supposed to announce it in public later at 6 PM. But it looks like the rumors in the school spread so quickly.
Liam: You're right. Will you come to the concert?
Rennard: Of course! Aria will invite me, you, Arbulet, Vesper, and Maia to the concert. Aria told me that we can get VIP seats for free!
Liam: That is great! I can't wait!
//Arbulet, Vesper, and Maia walk past them//
Rennard: Hey!
Maia: Oh, hey Rennard! I heard about Aria's grand concert. Are you coming?
Rennard: Actually, Aria invited us all to her concert. We can get VIP seats for free!
Vesper: Really? Thanks to her! I'll come to the concert.
Arbulet: Then I'll come too. It will be my first time experiencing a grand concert.
Liam: Let's meet up tomorrow in the restaurant near the grand theater arena at 2 PM.
Maia: Sure! It would be a mess if we try to find each other during the concert.
Liam: It's all settled then. See you tomorrow!
//Arbulet and Liam walk together heading to Liam's hotel//
//Vesper and Maia walk together heading to their house//
//Rennard walks alone heading to his hotel//
(Liam's Hotel Room)
7:43 PM
Arbulet: When are you leaving the island?
Liam: Hmm? Oh, maybe on Sunday. Oh, right. Now that I'm leaving, you can't continue living in this hotel room. Where are you going to stay?
Arbulet: I've already thought about it already. Vesper says that I can continue using her hideout after I leave the Island.
Liam: I see. By the way... It's really obvious now. Are you and Vesper together now?
Arbulet: Huh. No. Although I've confessed to her already.
Liam: So what did she say?
Arbulet: She did not give me a clear answer. She only said that she will need a lot of time to figure it out and she'll give a clear answer at the right time.
Liam: I see. Good luck.
Arbulet: Thanks.
//The two continue doing their own businesses. Arbulet and Liam prepare and clean up their stuff//
//After talking to Arbulet, Liam turned back and his smile disappeared. Liam suddenly had a gloomy expression. Liam has many things to tell Arbulet but Liam hesitates because he knows that Arbulet will not be interested in his stories//
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Mysticals: The Crimson Chaos
FantasiaA group of teenage students discovers a strange disease that has infected and manipulated the mind of all magic casters. In a world of medieval magic and technology, the students embark on a quest to eradicate the plague and save all the magic caste...
