(City of Dark Island)
September 9, 545
10:11 PM
The city is silent. Everyone is already having their night's sleep. The team arrived in front of the tea shop owned by the family of Armon and Aria's cousin Ritchie. Ritchie appeared from the tea shop and was surprised to see many agents in advanced suits. The team reminded them that they are Rennard, Arbulet, Vesper, Liam, and Maia respectively. Ritchie remembers them and welcomes them to the shop, but Ritchie reminds them that the tea shop already closed an hour ago.
Armon appears to Ritchie with unconscious Aria. Ritchie is shocked to see what happened to both Armon and Aria. Armon's hands have turned black as the result of using Crimson Chaos Magic and his body has several wounds. Armon heads inside the tea shop with Ritchie to inform him about the events while the team stays outside the shop.
After a few minutes, Ritchie went out of the shop with several baggages. Liam asks him what are they going to do. Ritchie replied that Ritchie must accompany Armon and Aria back to Water Island to help them finish an important ritual to save Aria's life.
Hearing this made Rennard feels more guilty and walks away from the tea shop and headed in the direction of the docks. Liam sees Rennard and follows him. Ritchie also hands Arbulet an exclusive ticket for a trip to Water Island. Ritchie informs him that Arbulet's reward will be valid perpetually and he can always set his trip to Water Island anytime in the future.
Meanwhile, Liam follows Rennard to the docks and the two had a small talk.
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Liam: Hey. Why did you walk away?
Rennard: Just leave me alone...
Liam: I'm your friend, remember? I won't leave you alone here.
Rennard: Fine... Well... Me and Armon arrived first in the altar room. We saw Aria's life energy being absorbed by Adrian...
Liam: Mhmm...
Rennard: It was a long story but... I think I could have found another way to save Aria from Adrian... If I found another way... I could have prevented her from resorting to using her cursed power...
Liam: This is not your fault. It is all Adrian's fault. Don't blame everything on yourself. You already tried to save Aria. Remember, anything of this won't happen if not for Adrian.
Rennard: ...
Liam: You already told me your reasons... I will leave you alone and give you some time and space here.
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Liam returns to the team and informs them that Rennard wants to be alone for a while. Armon, Ritchie, and Aria head out with Armon's wind power so that they can fly and reach Water Island immediately. Agent Minion arrived on the scene and talked something to Vianne. After hearing the words from Agent Minion, Vianne had to bid farewell to the team because Vianne have to return to the facility of Ylhaya Protocol. Vianne and Agent Minion leave together as they enter their vehicle and fly back to the main island.
A week later, school resumed. Arbulet, Vesper, and Maia are the only ones left in the team on the Dark Island because everyone else has returned to their schools on different islands. Arbulet hears rumors from other students about what happened to Aria. Arbulet, Vesper, and Maia feel uncomfortable about the rumors because it reminds them of the incident.
Vianne is at the Ylhaya Facility, analyzing some crucial data about Adrian Lynch. It is revealed that Vianne managed to plant a tracker on Adrian Lynch using the skill she cast on Adrian in the temple. Vianne received some reports on the research. The reports show that Adrian Lynch is confirmed to be an avatar of Leech Dragon Beast. Behind the report on Adrian Lynch, it is shown that Arbulet is also an avatar. Arbulet is an avatar of the Owl Beast.
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Vianne: We only have two confirmed avatars so far...
Agent Minion: Given that the Leech Dragon has already chosen Adrian Lynch as its avatar many years ago, the other beasts must have already avatars as well.
Vianne: You are right. We already found the leech and the owl. We have to find the fox, serpent, panda, wolf, chameleon, and shark.
Agent Minion: May I ask why you need to find all avatars of these mystical beasts?
Vianne: The resurrection of Xiphos.
Agent Minion: Isn't that... The beast of death?
Vianne: Yes. Only the beast of life can defeat the beast of death. The best of life can only be summoned by the avatars of the eight beasts.
Agent Minion: If that's the case, then all avatars have to work together.
Vianne: Yes. It won't be easy for them to work together. Adrian and Arbulet are both avatars but they don't have a very good relationship with each other.
//Agent Season arrived in the same room as Vianne and Agent Minion//
Agent Season: Ms. Vianne! I have obtained the necessary information you requested.
Vianne: Go on.
Agent Season: The Project Harlequin is already on the move. They are already starting to rebuild their organization.
Agent Minion: The Project Harlequin? The organization that was shut down by the government many years ago? I thought their leader is already dead.
Vianne: Ugh. So it's really true. This just adds to our problems. Anyways, let's get back to work. Let's continue tracking The Epidemic and Adrian Lynch for now.
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As everyone has continued their school and normal lives, it is assured that it is not over. The identity of The Epidemic remains unknown while continuing to work with Adrian Lynch. The cure for Haunele Bacteria is created but the bacteria itself is still scattered in the environment and continues to evolve. The aftermath of Aria using the power of Crimson Chaos is yet to unfold. A new organization that is believed to oppose Ylhaya Protocol is starting to rise while the Ylhaya Protocol faces several problems to secure the safety of the continent of New Magistry.
TO BE CONTINUED
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Mysticals: The Crimson Chaos
FantasíaA 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...
