"I don't think I have to tell you, but that ans the curse is near the end of the 'duration' and sothing will happen. Of course, other things happened during the ti you were 'unconscious' but I thought I would start off with that first. After all, you should know the curse best out of all of us." - Kingston
Placing my hands together, as I lean on my thighs, I let out a low sigh.
"I see… I was anticipating the last phase of the curse, but I didn't think it would happen whilst I was in battle. I didn't even realize that it activated, or maybe I saw the notification, but it was already too late, and I had already lost consciousness, or maybe I was just too distracted with the fight that I ignored it, or maybe-" - Ian
"We get the picture, Ian. It's fine, things happen, don't worry about it. What matters is that you are technically all better now. Back in the real world, you know what I an. Nothing can… Technically harm you." - Evan
"Reassuring aren't you, Evan." - Sabrina
"Just trying my best." - Evan
"What happened after the curse activated from your perspective, Kingston?" - Ian
"Long story short, you were a god-damn killing machine. Or at least that is what it could have been if Devel and I didn't stop you. If we were defeated, then you would have proceeded to killing everyone that participated on the mission to the Abyss. Thankfully, I acquired a second contract with the Demon, Feirna, and with Devel's help we were able to stop you." - Kingston
"Devel, helped us? I thought he was our enemy?" - Ian
"Well… I think Sam has a little explaining to do with that. Devel already knows of our connection to Sam and the creation of RavenStar. What's more is that he might have more information about the rge than we do, especially when he was dying, he was speaking to as if it wasn't him. Like, my head was hurting from all the information that was being dumped inside it." - Kingston
"Devel knowing about RavenStar is understandable. I'm sure it isn't just him as well as we needed to get a na out there for ourselves in order to interact with the bigger companies. My company isn't part of the gaming community and the only was to break into it is by introducing ourselves and attending eting, functions and events. A lot of paperwork and other things are included, which other intelligence agencies will be able to find out.
As for information about the rge, that is sothing I am unaware of, and I will need to look into that. My best bet is that there is another force at play here that is connected to both sides, much like how there was a connection with Alia Watson. I can't say for sure what it is or what the information that Devel knows about the rge or if there are more people that know about it. Assu all the top companies knows about the rge and accept it." - Sam
"Didn't you tell us sothing similar before?" - Nina
"I think so…" - Sam
"Right, because this information is sothing I had been suspecting for a while now. If we, a small group, even though we are back by your company, knows about this world changing event, then I'm sure larger companies will know as well. They aren't stupid, and they have their own ans of gathering information, so it is likely they found out about this one way or another." - Nina
"It's more of, how much do they know and how much they are willing to share, right?" - Rebecca
"Exactly, Rebecca, a good deduction. We can assu Lotus knows the most about the rge, even if we have interacted with a significant figure, and after Lotus it will be Aqua and Bones, with us coming last out of the 4. That is not to say other companies don't know about it either, since the forum has a multitude of 'guild' recruitnts and companies are hiring in real life as well.
I also always thought it was weird how they are employing so many people, but the ga has no way of giving the company money. After, thinking about it so more, I realize they may not be gaining money, but they are gaining ground, territory, status, power etc. This is an investnt, for when the rge happens and we, ultimately, have no choice but to live in a different world." - Nina
"Okay, okay, I think we are getting off-topic a little here. I understand the need to talk about the rge, but I thought we were here to talk about Ian. Frankly, there are too many unanswered questions about that topic, and we have no ans of acquiring them, so it is better to let ti figure it out. Answers will show themselves to us, so long we are patient, and we keep an eye out for them." - Evan
"Okay, well, I can update Ian about what happened after Devel died and killed him. It isn't as important. Instead, how about Rebecca and Nina tell us what happened at the Tar Village. The both of you haven't said anything about it yet, so I'm curious as well." - Kingston
Placing my hand over Rebecca's, I look at her in the eye as a small smile appears on my face. Curiosity brims all over, as the whole events that took place at the Tar Village was still a mystery to , and also the first ti a HavenFall split into two groups to accomplish different tasks.
"Was everything okay during that part? There were fewer people there, but the strength of all the tad monsters would have been greater than everyone who went to the Abyss with ." - Ian
"Well…" - Rebecca
"Rebecca… Do you want to say it or do you want to explain it?" - Nina
"Sigh. You do it. I already explained everything to you in the ga, and I'm sure you will do a better job at explain since the events that took place are more linked to you." - Rebecca
"Alright, Ian. Let be straight to you, we succeeded in taking down the Tar Village, however, the price was extrely high, and the repercussions are likely to affect quite a few individuals. "- Nina
"A success but a failure at the sa ti? Were there a lot of casualties?" - Ian
"A lot, yes, and more to co. Initially, the group sent to attack the Tar Village, arrived at the scene, ready to engage in warfare, only to be countered by a monster called Number 88. This monster had tendencies to expand and constrict, with the abilities to morph its body and teleport into the shadows. It could also fly, using a small tornado below its feet, and absorb creatures, gaining part of their ability.
Dealing with this monster, the group was able to whittle it down, sending it away while Yor distracts the monster. The Village on the other hand was found to be empty, not just by them but by as well. Sylvia and I, infiltrated from the side, and seeing the empty village, I assud they had all went to the front to help with the attack. I was wrong, as a second theory appeared when I discover a cave at the end of the village.
This cave had words, lines and sigils, all written in blood, with a pool of the sa blood at the deepest part. There, we discovered the Tar. He was killing and drawing the blood from the monsters he tad, increasing the amount of blood in the pool, one monster at a ti. His strongest monster, the Zivotinja Variant, was different to how you initially describe it, Ian, and I can only assu it was due to this blood pool and a book the Tar wielded.
He must have found a way to increase the strength of his monster, as the book also summoned monsters from within, which included these Crimson Birds, who spat fire all over the wooden village. With the fire burning everywhere and so of Celine's monsters killed in the flas, we could do nothing but watch in despair. However, I needed to find a way to stop the flas from spreading, as it would eventually reach the Krepost and destroy the forest.
Sigh… The solution I found was to rely on Selino, the Queen of Spiders. She had helped with the escape as you all know, and I was able to ask for her help again but this ti at a cost, 30 beasts. I obviously said yes, but Celine didn't like the idea. Can't bla her, but I had no choice. I'm sure once you are back, there will be so complaints from her side.
Other than that, we haven't gone back to the Tar Village and have been recuperating at the Krepost. If you were wondering where was Gewari and her scouts, she went back to the Krepost in case we were ambushed, but soon rushed back, only to be too late as Selino had already finished her role. Last night was rough for us, ntally more than physically." - Nina
Listening to Nina, intently, I felt a rollercoaster of emotions as the whole night seems so crazy. So many things happened and now, new enemies are included in the mix. More worried were added, but nothing was relieved. No, maybe the fact that the Tar Village is gone is a good thing, as HavenFall's growth might be affected by them.
"Damn… So much stuff happened at the Krepost. I had a pretty relaxing night. Expanded HavenFall's wall out a bit as Lucina has decided to expand the farm. Knocked down so trees to make so room. Start on paving the path to the Krepost. Nothing exciting, but damn, hearing what you guys went through. I kind of wish I was there." - Evan
"Question, Nina. Did Selino say anything?" - Ian
"What do you an?" - Nina
"I feel like there was a connection between and her. I had this life-like dream before waking up to Adam punching ." - Ian
"Sorry about that, by the way." - Adam
"Don't worry about it, you just did what you thought was best." - Ian
"Hmm… I rember her saying sothing about you will find her soon. Although, I thought that was because you will be heading back to the Krepost after exiting the Glemt. I'm starting to feel like there is sothing more…" - Nina
" too. I'll just have to find out once I get back into the ga." - Ian
Interrupting the stale atmosphere, Sam claps his hand, turning to Adam and Eve.
"Alright, on that note, let's get sothing to eat. Ian is most likely hungry. Adam, Eve, please get the cooks to prepare us lunch. Everyone, we can discuss after getting so food in our stomachs." - Sam
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