I started my day with a bath, then went to the cafeteria to fill my stomach. While eating I focused on planning what to do throughout the day. Without Ki'rai I couldn't spawn bosses, but I for sure could get myself so crystals, and right now I needed plenty of points. There were so many things to improve.
The 'Psion' class skills needed testing, and so investnts if they would prove to be useful. The 'Power of mind' and 'Focus' sounded most useful as they could potentially strengthen my resistance to ntal attacks I was struggling the most with. I also needed other elemantalist classes, to have options.
I was particularly interested in 'Air elentalist' as I really needed a way to fly, at least a bit. The past month revealed a lot of weak points I had. There was also a 'Berrier maker' class which I wanted to upgrade, cause the skills were useful, and I ignored them for a very long ti now.
I returned to my room, to pick up the equipnt, and was welcod by Ki'rai, sitting on my bed. Outlined by the dim light making its way to the room through the small space between the shutters.
- Hello Peter - she said with a smile.
- Hi Ki'rai - I couldn't help but do the sa. - How was your travel?
- Good. But my masters told to tell you that you should focus now more on gathering the crystals. More than half of the ti passed, and you don't have even a single one stored for them - she got more serious telling those words.
I nodded slowly.
- I'll think about that, but for now how about you co with , to et my friends?
She was shocked. Her eyes got wide, and I saw her lips twitching as she tried to hold her smile.
- Now?
- Yes, now.
- O-ok - there was a note of excitent in her voice.
- You hungry?
- Y-yes.
- So how about I'll bring you so food first, and while you eat, I'll gather them, so you can et them all?
She nodded. The mood was showing in her sharp moves. She really wanted to talk to those people, to beco part of the gang.
I left her in the room and quickly ca back with so tasty stuff. I picked only her favorites, to make the day even more special for her. There was so joy hidden in those gestures of kindness. They were making happy.
After delivery I went to Hatta, to notify him first, then to Will, Nobuo, Boris, and Aisha. They all gathered in the Wuxia headquarters, and I went to sneak in Ki'rai in form of a chicken. We closed the doors and even told the guards to take a break from their duties.
They were all prepared. The room was bright with all the lamps. I noticed even so snacks prepared on the side.
- So guys... - I started as they all, gathered around in the office, stared at the chicken kept under my arm. - This is Ki'rai.
I put her on the ground. She didn't transform at first, but instead turned around, to look at . I didn't know if she was shy or overwheld by the situation. One thing was clear to . She needed a bit of encouragent.
- It's ok. You can transform.
And she changed her form to the regular little lizard-like creature. Then she slowly turned around, which shyness emanating from her every move.
- Aww you so cute! - Aisha almost yelled out.
- It's nice to finally et you - said Hatta, while extending his hand.
She observed them for a couple of seconds, then slowly grabbed his hand, and gently shook it.
- Can you speak? - asked Boris.
Even he had a hard ti keeping his smile under control.
- I can - she responded.
- I'm Hatta. This is Boris, Will, Aisha, and Nobuo - he one by one introduced everybody to her. - How about you tell us sothing about yourself? We heard sothing from Peter already, but we are all still curious about you.
- Co, sit, and lest talk - said Aisha, and gestured towards the couch on the left side of the room.
Everybody went there, letting Ki'rei pick her spot first. Her eyes imdiately went to snacks.
- Feel free to help yourself - said Will. - We prepared it for you.
Aisha took a spot in front of her. Hatta did exact sa thing, while Boris nonchalantly sat next to my little lizard. Nobuo picked a place further to the right, between both of the groups. I and Will remained standing.
She took a small piece of dried peach, and slowly put it in her mouth. Aisha did just the sa and smiled at her after.
- So? - asked Hatta. - How old are you, Ki'rai?
- I'm an adult. I'm the main scout in unit C - she said, but then she beca silent.
I noticed a bit of regret in her behavior, as she just told sothing she wasn't supposed to. She then looked at , like she was asking for help. I cleared my throat, catching the attention of others.
- She is really good at scouting. As you saw, she can transform.
- Is that sothing your species do? - asked Boris.
- No. There are a few, but I'm the best. I'm also the most experienced, as I used to look for crystals in the wastelands - her mood imdiately shifted, and she started bragging.
- You ntioned unit... - Will started, but I kicked him in the foot, so he shut up, and instead looked at . He cleared his throat then - So your so-called masters, they are Xuvi, yes?
She nodded.
- Yes.
- We heard from Peter that both your masters and he made so kind of deal. Could you shed so light on that? We already heard from Peter, but I, personally, would like to know your look on that matter - Hatta picked up the conversation.
- He is supposed to bring more crystals for research. I don't know anything more than that. I was actually told to remind him, as he didn't save any of them from his hunts during the past month.
- And who inford your masters about that? Was it you?
- Yes. I have to report on the progress of the mission and help him with matters related to the mission.
Hatta clearly wanted to extract the information about the passage of data from her. He probably was concerned mostly about the spying issue. I could understand his motives, but I also needed to be ready to stop him if he goes too far.. Xuvi shouldn't be alard needlessly, at least not yet.
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