Currently in Elena's room, with her currently cleaning my ears with some cotton buds, the one that has it's ends spirals a little so it cleans off the walls of the insides. (So pleasant~)
"(Elena) Young Master, if you move your head around too much, the cotton might slip in, you know? You'll get diseases from getting one stu-"
"I'm fine, besides, not like you can't mess it up as my caretaker, would you?"
"(Elena) Hmmph, so long as you stay still"
I've reconciliated with Elena, just surfing the web at Syrchat, and i guess i've successfully regressed her behavior back to her usual self, less pampering but more gentle and thoughtful. (Yet, the fact that her behavior is easily interchangeable because of her emotions... I'm quite worried about her future and whoever her partner is)
I also realized that there are two R's in our Craftsmiths family, so i just changed from simple letters to names, from pet name to full name if needed be. (Won't notice who's Rexar or Raisya that's talking when they're out of my sight)
The way to acquire a 'Job' that i discovered in all the break time, is to head out to a very particular building that is 'Adventurer's HQ (Headquarter)'.
The procedure starts from paying the registry fee and touching an Identity Orb, which shows the full stats to both sides after the registerer checked the stats, changed and accepts with the terms and contracts. I don't know if Nano will be shown here, though.
Then, tests of writing, physical and magical capability will be send out within a day, with the longest waiting period as 7 hours and 51 minutes.
After conducting the tests, the results will be shown in the scoreboard after 1 week or more has passed, in which case the registered are advised to partake in the 'Job Acquiring Room' A.S.A.P .
Further instructions are disclosed as demanded by the current Adventurer's Headmaster, The Three Main Academy's Principal, and His Majesty King Alec Shaarik. (Interesting, to have even the king himself make this one procedure as a secret, was this the result of the previous war with the Rogues ? Either that, or to restricts information from leaking outside? I Am Confusion~)
At one point, our parents came back just a few minutes after and was searching for me, found out where we both are, said that they were 'Worried' i activated something absurd within this tablet, but Elena backed me up and the both of them gone back after an hour or two. (I know Teleportation magic's a thing, always had suspicion of them when Mother and Father's gone in the middle of the night because i was called by nature to let out, but where did they go to and why?)
Before the two of them left off yet again, they said that they'll delay on my 'Body Check' a week later. (Wonder what kind of procedure this 'Body Check' has in store?
I'm 'jobless' currently, and i'm... not so sure on how to even explain all this sudden surge of power dwelling within me, but it's better explained with everyone at home rather when checked in the city... *sighs*.
Better sooner than latter, so maybe i'll tell them tomorrow or another few days later after today.
Here's hoping they won't treat me any different.
If they acknowledged it and does nothing drastic negatively, i might as well ask for a permission on having an experiment with these powers on their sparring days.
But if not, well... i'll cross the bridge when the time comes for it.)
My ears that was scrubbed with cotton is now getting to feel fresh now that it's cleaned. "(Elena) Excuse me but, I'll be going to the kitchen, do you mind?"
I sit right back up as i tap my ears to the sides a few times as to make it sure not to itch inside after a while. "No, and i'm pretty sure the guests will be here any moment so, go on, Miss"
Before going out, she looks behind at me with a sincere smile. "(Elena) Don't be lonely without me~"
*door closes*
"... As if"
My tab's charged at Father's room, waiting for when the guests come this afternoon ... Safe to say, I'm bored.
With nothing else to do, i want to check out this 'Modify' function.
And for that, before i try to 'Modify' some of my stats, i activated 'Interface' to check my General 'Status', before looking at the others to confirm their validity.
And so, what is shown on screen is as follow :
From the upper left:
[ Name : Arlan Gritt
Level : 4
[Vitality : 140
Stamina : 130
Mana : 210 - 2
Nano : 80 ]
From the top:
[ Time : 13.26
Date : Friday 35th of September 1441
Season : Summer
Weather : Sunny ]
From the upper right:
[ In-Progress Tasks:
Wait for Rex and his escort
Long-Term Tasks :
Alk's whereabouts
3 Diver's whereabouts
A way out of the Dive ]
From the bottom left:
[ Equipment(s) Wheel:
1. -
2. -
3. -
4. - ]
From the bottom:
[ Slot(s) Bar :
1. Coal Pencil
2. Ink Bolpoint
3. -
4. -
5. -
6. -
7. -
8. -
9. - ]
From the bottom left:
[ Skill(s) Wheel:
Keen Eyes (Doable) › 50 M for 15 min
Electrocute (Doable) › 20 N / 45 for 5 min
Siren's Howl (Doable) › 20/50 M on all front
Dynamind (Doable) › 4 N for 1 min ]
I'm delighted now that the Interface i'm seeing is exactly i've set up, though i wonder if there'll be another HUD-like blessing when i acquire my 'job'.
Lord help me if it ever does.
I opened 'Status' and go straight to 'Modify', lo and behold was i in awe at that very second.
The options available are very versatile, and again some locked options.
Anyways, here's the interesting stuff:
Starting from being able to switch between (Passive› Semi-Active› Active), being able to modify the effectiveness of the skills' range, damage, scale, duration, and power usage; to convert them to be a variant with some costs for the exchange, and even a fusion with each skills.
I started from having Heightened Senses being switched to (Semi-Active) with it's hearing senses lowered down when it's Inactive, because in the past 5-6 hours i'm in here with Elena, with her asking to turn up the volume despite saying that it's loud enough, anybody can guess how much my ears have suffered. Done that in the first couple of minutes before i blow my ears off.
Then, i later modified it's stats starting with my eyes having the ability see in the darkness better, and my nose's sensitivity tripled for detecting poison in foods and water supplies... Basically, a few adjustment has been done.
Combine this and that, some adjustments done and the results that came out are :
[ Heightened Senses (Semi-Active) = Toned down ear enhancement by 1/2 when Inactive, Enhanced Smelling and Night Vision properties removed ]
[ Elephant's Smelling (Semi-Active) = A variant of Heightened Senses, focusing on Enhancing the Nose's Smelling
For some reason, this giant beings that are afraid of teeny tiny little ants beats dogs in their ability to smell.
Toned down sense of smelling by 1/2 when Inactive ]
[ Night Owl (Semi-Active) = A combination of Heightened Senses and Keen Eyes focusing on Dark and Night Vision.
Being able to spot a branch apart from a withering tree is a helpful bunch when the sun's away
Toned down dark vision capability by 1/5 when Inactive ]
(Phew, with that's done, i had more options to deal with should i encounter something troublesome in the future). The only thing that doesn't satisfy me is the lack of information shown when using Keen Eyes and in Person(s) such as Level, Vitality, Mana, Nano, Skills, etc.
(I get on why this skill doesn't show it, being a variant of a Skill will have some upsides exchanged for some other downsides.
That, and it was meant for hunting preys more and stat inspections less). I may need to have the Skill Appraisal to truly have the advantages and readjusts my Skills in disposals.
(Heck, i still hadn't seen Agility, Strength, Damage, Reputation, Buff, Debuff, Luck, Defense, Affinity, and many others in 'Status'.
Could having a 'job' and/or the skill Appraisal be the answer to these? Aah, my head hurts.
I guess it means i should 'unlock' it through various means, whatever they could be ... I already know it, but isn't most of these overkill?)
I'm not 7 yet, so i will have to be cautious around strangers before using the obvious ones such as Electrocute and Siren's Howl for whatever reasons i may have. (To be surrounded and interrogated and be experimented in the city... Yep, don't want that)
*bell rings*
My now less sensitive ears hears someone opening the door after. "(Elena) Coming!
It seems that our esteemed guests has arrived just now, shall we greet them together, Young Master?"
I drop down and passes by her as we see each other off. "I'll be getting the tablet from Father's room first, i'll catch up with you later, Miss"
"Alright, Young Master. Later!"
Waving my hands behind, i think on what topics i can come up with now that Rex is back with whoever escorting him is. (I'll worry for the things to come later on some other times.
But for now, i'll just greet Rex and whoever he's with)
. . .
"(Elena) So you had it rough, didn't you, little Rex?"
"(Boy?) Yeah, Miss Elena! Like, what am i supposed to do about Flowing Mana when i just spurt them out like always? Can you help me?"
"(Elena) Nope, you're on your own"
"(Boy?) Eh~? Fine..."
In the living room, as i peak behind the door while bringing the tablet behind my back, i see Elena chatting with Rex as usual, though i didn't see Raisya or Carmine nearby. (Should i go and see them first? Nah, maybe not, who knows if they're in a break in the bath)
Notice how Rexar's name didn't come up just now.
Hatefully, i have to scan someone with my skill before their name comes up, even if i were to know of them prior to my skills' awakening. (Might as well identify Rex and see how much he's progressed outside of my sight, 'Keen Eyes' )
[Name : Rexar
Age : 10
Occupation : Knight, Magic Academy's Student
Status : Single
Likes : Admiring his Father's works, A burger with meat of a specific Earth Dragon, Discovering new things
Dislikes : Pitch-black darkness, Unknown water creatures, Rock-skinned Bulls]
(Now he's registered in Person(s).
He still hasn't changed his 'Job' yet? Oh well, i already showed him the way for it.
What should i ask him, first?)
With the boredom getting over, i enter to greet both attendants. "Hey there Rex, Miss Elena"
Both waves at me, with Rex being the one most excited about. "(Rexar) Yo Arl! It is finally the time, is it not?"
The maid facepalm for some reason after. "(Elena) Ah, i forgotten the tea just now! I'll be right back, you two!". She heads out of the room, leaving us two.
*door closes*
"(Rexar) ... So, Arl, you know about 'Tablets' ?". He looks at me with interest while smiling, presumably being innocent from knowing what they are.
I activated the screen while i walk up to him. "Want me to show you what's what?". I hand over the thing to his reaching hands joyously.
He looks at it, bewildered on what's one thing from another. "Uhm... i don't know what these are, Arl. Help Me?"
Getting up to his side on the couch, i grin as i have the upper hand in this matter, being knowledge on how to operate them. " *chuckles* As you wish~.
Let's start from [Calculator].
If you were to put 2 x 2, it'll come off as 4 when you tap = . . . "
. . .
*Photo Shutters*
I look at Rexar who is posing as weird as he can, in which he mimics rabbit, and snickered a few bits as i see the result of the image we just took. "And that's the [Camera], for taking records of images, voices or videos. Anything else?"
Rasing one of his hand, Rexar's poker face tells me he looks dumbfounded yet astonished. "(Rexar) ... Yeah ... Can we show this to my sister instead? I understand, No~thing, but my sister 'might' ". He emphasised the last word with the gesture Quote, Unquote.
(Well, let's be honest, who can in their first day? Not even i do. But if you were to talk of your sister like that... )
As i lift my eyebrows, i wonder how this person might be able to understand, even if just a little., what knowledge there is to be unhold inside of such a compact device. "How can she?"
"(Rexar) Well, because she's a... Whoops, i shouldn't tell her Profession, sorry". He clasp as he doesn't want to be on the other end of telling this.
*faint voices*
(Hmm? Elena? And, is that Raisya?)
On the other hand, i hear faint sounds coming from outside the door, and Elena is chatting with some other girl. "(Elena) (faint) Really? That'd be great if you can just pretend to not be disturbed by it"
"(Girl?) Ain't so sure about it but, i'll try"
(Disturbed? By what, exactly?)
*door opens*
As each of them stop talking, the door creaks as i get to see who the other person our housemaid talking to is: Ishka.
Wearing a red and black-lined jacket worn down and tied on her hips, a black shirt and brown running trousers, she reminds me of those tomboy girls i sometimes see on our company. (Groovy, i suppose)
Ishka, she has more characteristic of her Dad, being mildly built up from the shoulders down to her legs, but is also almost as tall as Raisya.
Her hair color also takes after Raisya's brown-red but the hairstyle is more akin to Uncle Carmine and Rexar, being a little pointy on all directions but still have some wavy lines down near her ears.
She's a little bit tanned even with the brown skin she have, makes me think she's one of those fiery, outgoing girl.
Her clothes is stained wet, and her sweat indicates she worked just now, possibly being told to come pick me up from her parents. (Thankfully Elephant Smelling isn't fully active otherwise i'll faint from suffocation without knowing the reason)
While still scanning at her appearance, i push Rexar a bit in excitement as i grab the tablet in a real giddy. " *whistles* Didn't think she'd be this beautiful, Rex! Should've told her to come pick us up sooner"
As i switch on the other couch, i see her raises her eyebrows and lift a smile to the point her teeth is visible, like she just realized that while mangosteen smells bad, it might not taste so bad after a bite or a mouthful. "(Girl?) Guess even i can charm people, eh?". She pushes Elena by the shoulder, and goes to the seat beside her brother.
"(Elena) In Your Dreams". Scoffing with a lousy expression that i most see often when i don't get to tell her that she's pretty and the likes.
I sit on the other side as Elena takes her seat. "(Elena) And why don't i get that kinds of compliments, Young Master?". She frowns as she looks a little left out.
(Why'd yo- This is why i prefer straightforward girls!)
I think of some kind of answer that might shut her off. "Because i don't think there's any other that can top you off? For Now, at least"
"(Elena) *chuckles* Thanks, Young Master"
As Elena's lost in her own minds from a kid's talk, i glance to both siblings, and shakes my head in disapproval of her childishly romantic attitude. "Pleased to meet you, Miss Ishka"
"(Ishka) Whatevs, get over the pleasantries and ley's make this quick, yeah? Left some 'work' undone for". She monitors the room as she is not interested in us two getting to know of each other.
I take interest in her now that i know she's not affected by my invisible 'Charm', Yet. (Quite the rude one but hey, another genuine person aside from Father who i can talk with normally.
But she did just said she has some 'work' undone for, didn't she?
Rex always said that she always came out all black with ashes scattered on her, did she just showered quickly or she just so happened to not get in business with Uncle Carmine? )
[Name : Ishka
Age : 19
Occupation : Engineer, Adventurer, Ranger Academy's Student
Status : Single
Likes : Tinkering on her Father's scrap to turn it into some tools, Walking around the city at night, Daily dungeon activities
Dislikes : Any kind of Mary Sue and Prince Charming persona, People who uses 'Charm', Thieves that tries to rob her schematics]
(Hmm, i still don't know why these statuses won't mention anything after the third and i don't get why the 'Job' won't show up after the second mention.
So yeah, this sucks big time for my information gathering)
Rex looks up to her sister in disbelief with a smug grin. "(Rexar) Pfft. Her? Beauty? Yeah, rig-". His head is being pushed down by her sister not too long after. "(Rexar) Ouch! Sis, WHY?!"
"(Ishka) Well, rather than laugh, why don'tcha tryna word it like he did? Even he gets Elena flustered, right?". Turning her head to us, i nod simultaneously with Elena. Though she gives a thumbs up right after. (Am i a Deity or something to be savored this much by her?)
"(Elena) They always do this whenever and wherever, even when they don't feel like it". She blurted out things that i can gather as a normal relationship.
"(Rexar) Ugh, my he~ad"
"I take it you already know of them in such 'good state' before?". I ponder about as i look at Ishka releasing her brother from the grip.
"(Elena) Yes. You can say that we're... old friends, i guess? Please don't show any aggression towards her rude behaviour". She switches sight to face Ishka, and she stare at her like she's about to start an inner conversation.
(I don't know if i can but, i've faced worse. Alright, i'll hold it in, For Now)
Intrigued, i look at Ishka and my guess seems about right.
She lift her right eyebrow, questioning her about something. (Wait, is this the so called eye-signals?
It seems like she's saying that 'So this is the one case that day, huh?'. Hehe, It's TL Time)
Curiosity got over me as i look at Elena to see her reaction, she shut her eyes once and nods. (Oh, Elena signalled back like 'Exactly, so please keep this matter a secret as best as you can')
I turn again to see Ishka rolling her eyes round and round with hands crossed, sighing. (Ishka again, signalled 'Whatever, No Promises'
And then ...). At that very moment, it's like Ishka notices me by this point and look at me in the eyes. (A-... She noticed my gaze. Quick, think of something reasonable else she thinks of you as a creep!)
I turn facing Rexar while some sweat is still stuck on my face from being spotted. "Well, we should go or else Uncle Carmine's work won't improve anytime soon, won't it?"
*beeps*
I look at the screen and as of currently, i'm exploring the File Manager and almost got something 'Erased'. "Whoops, sorry there, got a problem just now but, it's done"
"(Ishka) Yeah, sure... Say, what's that?". She finally noticed the thing i'm holding this entire time isn't a book and she's sparked with interest to talk with me again.
"Just shown Rexar here all about it but, said it's better to show it to you". I nod the direction onto him, and Ishka follows after it.
"(Ishka) Ya did? Figures, with yer tiny head it's unavoidable"
... No positive reaction were given, i had the hunch of knowing what's going to come, and she had it coming. "(Rexar) ... You suck at compliment, sis". He turns to Elena, looking for her opinion on this.
She shakes her head as she also agrees in this. "(Elena) True that, true that"
I contempt her act just now, though not shown to any of them. (She just doesn't have the knack for it)
"(Ishka) Hush It, y'all.
So, kiddo, mind explaining it? Make 'em short, if ya will"
I look at Elena as i am confused on what's to respond correctly in this situation. She knows of my anger in the eyes, and a subtle shake in her eyes is given to ward me off of such thinking.
Shutting my eyes, i clenches my fist before letting go, as i know that bursting out to a guest of our Craftsmiths' family is just not the best for the picking. (Hold it in, Just, Hold)
I breathe out heavily, cooling down my inner soul as i think of the summary for the tablet. "This thing here is an Aeon Tablet. And an Old one at that.
I taught myself with the help of my parents on how to use it and i gathered the information Uncle Carmine might need from it, i can tell you later on the city. So, shall we?"
Ishka focuses on me looking astonished, now begins to contemplate as she looks like how she could reconsider her attitude as of now.
"(Rexar) Yeah, i say let-Mmm?!". Rexar got his mouth shut by her sister's hands.
"(Ishka) Ahaha, excuse us for a moment but can we both talk privately outside of the room". The sister breaks off her carefree accent and is going for a disciplined act.
"Sure?"
As i see them going out of the door, i touch my forehead and to feel it's heating temperature.
*door closes*
I quickly lay my head down horizontally on Elena's lap. "I need to cool down even if just a tick off"
She caresses me with her warm, sweet and tender hands. "(Elena) Sorry for that, Young Master. I know you two might not off to a good start but i assure you, she's a good woman when you get to know off her"
I stare at her to confirm, and she sees sincere when i get to look at her half-smiling face. "... I sure hope so"
And the same moment, i get to pick up on what the siblings are talking about on the other side. "(Ishka) (muffled) Ey, uh... bro, is this for real? I still had problem figuring out how the tablets at home works and this 4 years old kid understands it?!"
(So it's not uncommon? Good for you, i guess)
Even though it's not as clear and crisp as when i first got my skills awakened, i can still make out the rest of the word and make sense out of them. "(Rexar) (muffled) Don't worry about it, sis! We can count on him!"
"(Ishka) (muffled) Yer too optimistic. 'Sides, ya know of his... Abnormalities, yeah?"
"(Rexar) (muffled) I know of it but I, Don't, Care.
He look so lonely without anyone nearby and i want to befriend him, but you...!
*sighs* Just don't be that aggressive to him again, OK? Or i will hate you forever"
"(Ishka) (muffled) I... I'll, think about it"
(Is he defending me?... And actually wins? Freaking Chad, if i were to see one.
I still feels bad for knowing i'm a little suspicious in their eyes, i don't think of the factor Rexar is that careful of me back then is because i'm abnormal, somehow. And he is on me being lonely, because i am.
Thankfully i did myself some Modifying done or otherwise, my most sensitive of my senses will burst out with pain in the city. Like say, My Ears)
"What do you think they're talking about?"
"(Elena) Hmm... Maybe the good spots for stopping inside the city?". Thinking with an innocent look, she guessed it totally wrong.
Even though i know it's normal, i can't help but find her face somewhat fun to look at. " *giggles* I hope so"
*door opens*
"(Ishka) Yup, we were just talking about that! Right, bro?"
"(Rexar) ... I guess"
I sit back to my original position, and i look at Rexar with a sense of bravado now implanted within me to respect him from now on. (Good Job, Rex)
They both sit down, with Ishka now looking a little bit lax and the aura of red and hatred is now gone from my sense. "So, how will we get to the city?"
"(Ishka) Ah, right. One heck of a beast, if ya get a look at it, if i say so my own self". She nods to herself, like as if a great event is just about to begin.
(So... What, a drake or a horse? But, not with how she looks like a rider and no animal sounds from outside)
"Is it, really that great?". I look at Rex with curiosity on what vehicle i'll be riding.
They both look at each other, and smiled simultaneously. "(Rexar and Ishka) Ya Bet!"
I turn to Elena, in confusion of what it really is.
She lift her shoulders as if to tell me to look at it myself.
The atmosphere hints me towards something i might be looking forward with great anticipation, and i for sure am hooked by the flailing bait. ( *chuckles* Fine, you got me interested)
I drop down as i jog lightly towards the exit. "Well, what are we waiting for?"
As i faces behind my back to look at Rexar smiling to her sister, Ishka stands up, and looks at me with a big and wide smile. "(Ishka) Alright, ya better not faint when we do!"
. . .
*wind whooshes*
(Ugh, the wind sure does breezes hard these days, and it's almost the time for the season to change)
I widen my eyes after the wind calms down a little.
The scenery of yellows in the grasses and fields and trees will soon be gone again.
This place is always, as far as i know, secluded from society. Not many people passes by, not many things to remember by.
I wear a different clothing of shirt with red and blue lines spread horizontally like a flag, with a black running pants.
As i tie my black running shoes, i think back on my information gathering'a process throughout all these years. (How long will it be before i get out of here, that is if i ever can get out of here.
Almost 5 years had passes by in here, but how many weeks did it passes by in the outside world? How is mine and Sara's body?
How's the other two Diver's body?
Are we in a coma, laying in a hospital or are we still stuck in our Dive-gears?
Is our colleagues and family's worrying over us or just living their live as usual, not giving a care?
Is the company even still there?
... I, don't know anything about them at all but for now, i'll finally be able to see civilization and learn more of this world in the meantime so i can gather more information)
I jog in place for a bit and a jump, showjng my excitement to see another place that is always the place where my parents go to : The City Of Shaarik. "Alright, we all have worn our shoes.
So, where is it, Miss?"
"(Ishka) Just around the corner". She points to the right side of the house.
*sprints*
I bolt to where she directs me to, not being able to hold out the pure joy in my heart as i am getting excited about.
After a short run at the right side of my house, there lies an object covered by cloth.
I stand there as i inspect on what it might be but from it's size, i can kind of guess it's a bike. (What use are they if there's the drakes and horses?... I suppose they don't bite back, so that's enough of a reason for me)
*pats*
I feel a bit of thud on my head, Ishka who is scratching my head as she finally got to me with company. "(Ishka) 'Ey! Ya really can't wait for the ride, eh?"
Walking to it, she soon uncovers what is inside, A hovering bike, which is currently standing by on the ground, waiting for activation.
Unlike motorcycles in general, instead of wheels, you got either turbines on the front and back or thrusters upside down, back when i know of videos trying to recreate such mechanical beast that is mostfully seen in sci-fi settings, and this one is the latter.
It got a lower seat at each side with hints that it was tinkered to some extend as to allow this modification.
There is some experiment back on the outside world on hovering bikes with four 'wheels' facing upside-down, not widely known though.
Even if i'm not an Engineer or a Magician, here i can actually see the function of the engines inside these turbines are also imbued with some kind of magic powers, probably magic circles inside the casing.
I go around the mechanical beast as i ponder it's otherworldly details that blends science and fantasy a little bit too seamless. (I, can't believe it. This, is simply... Marvelous.
I'm quite stunned, but time will wait for no one)
"(Ishka) In awe of my glidebike, aren't ya?
Don't take too long on admiring it, though"
(... It's name is glidebike? Not like, hoverbike?)
"It is as you said, it is simply a beauty of a beast, and thanks for making sure these seats are the way they are!". I smile while still inspecting how these modifications are made.
She climbs on top of it, and as she does that, the bike activates with some faint blue lights on the empty 'holes' "(Ishka) Umu, glad ya liked it!
Hop on then, you two!
And wear these 'fore you smack your foreheads around". She hands out two motorcycle helmets, with the face-shield on it's front that as always is to be slide up and down.
"(Rexar) Yes, sis". We both take ours, and they wear them as i hear clicks on the neck strap is now locked.
I wear mine, and i hear some kind of faint voice before sliding down the glass. (Why does it have some kind of sound on the inside, though?)
I shrug off about the little nitpick and goes to pull Ishka's clothes before going to my seat on her left. "Okay, but about the tablet, won't it be dangerous if it suddenly flies away from my hands along the ride?"
"(Ishka) Fret not! Just hand it over to me and it'll be safe". She reaches out to me, and i give her the device that i hold dearly these days.
I rest my head beside the seat, as i am getting uneasy on how she'll be handling my tablet. "Uh, okay but how?"
Her left hand stretches in front of my face, and i get to see some glint on her ring finger. "(Ishka) With a very a handy tool"
She points out her ring, showing me a 'portal space' and she puts it in as it got vacuumed by space itself. (Sheesh, now that i have Inventory, having such precious thing gone in her sleep would be so inconvenient, especially because it can be used by others.
For me, the only pros that it has is not consuming Mana, can be traded, and... That's it, really
But i might want to have some, just in case something troublesome pops up)
"Oh, 'Storage Ring', is it?"
"(Rexar) Eh? Arl, you actually knew what it is?"
I reminisce on how it's best described by most fictional works i happen to see them. "A ring that was imbued with modified magic gems imbued with Void magic to be a compact storage.
It's good and very precious, yeah, but they had some storage limit to them, depending on the weight, size and capacity"
"(Ishka) Ah, ya know of it? Pillaged it from a guarded chest after a big fight with a Cyclops and his minions back in one of my adventuring days from a certain dungeon.
If i may recall, it's named Skyfall Dungeon? Yeah, if only i get to meet the Hero, 'twas a shame i hadn't though.
Who knows, maybe ya'll be lucky enough to have something like this and meet such figure". She looks into the distant, staring at something very far from her reach.
Hearing the keyword 'Hero' being spelled out, i get to remember loads of terrible twists that is done to such specific job, like a Padawan turned Jedi within weeks and knows how to control their power flawlessly, without any training whatsoever. (This talk of Hero again? Spare me from it, please. I already know he might just wreck havoc like some kind of power-wielding maniac.
And the dungeon, is it really worth it to go there?
The word 'sky' and 'fall' don't mix well for my taste.
Finishing pieces of floor by floor while avoiding debris from the upper levels, that'd suck for most adventurers.
While i may need to search all kinds of dangerous spots for clues of my Long-term Tasks, i can't die yet until i meet the others or things would be messy)
"Ahaha, sure Miss.
Alright then, take care of the house, Miss Elena!". I turn my back to see her off, who's looking a little bit sad now that i'm going but is also proud now that i'm to be getting to know the city.
She waves her hand as the engine starts to revs up. "(Elena) Yes, be safe the three of you!
Have a safe trip and don't be too late!"
I face to the front as i see the terrain that i always know off. (Yeah, i may gonna be enjoying things so thoroughly i might forget the time passes by so forgive me if i do get late)
*Engine revs*
She puts her keys on and started it up, and the sound that's akin of a jet thruster than a bike and the helmet's system booting up.
The bike now floats from side to side as it stabilize itself. "(Rexar) It's your first time, isn't it Arl? Scared?"
I tilt my head to the side to make sure he sees me. "Excited is more like it, Rex. Start it up, Miss Ishka!"
"(Ishka) Aye. Hope ya won't mind the music"
(Music? Wait, so these ... Ohoho, okay, okay). I smirk, knowing that music, one of the best thing ever invented, is accessible within these helmets that is basically Bluetooth Helmets.
I see the symbol that best image Music, a 'Bard' symbol, is playing as the music starts up from where it might be left behind.
I hear riffs of a rock guitar but it's rather vibrant like how i always imagine what space would sound like.
Drums and notes with quite a stable pace, and i immediately recognize the genre i am hearing now. (It's, Post-Rock! It has been, So long without hearing one)
I buckle up as i brace myself for the coming wind. "Whenever you're ready, Miss!"
"(Rexar) Now, Let Us Enjoy It All!"
*Motor Zooms out*
Lyrics:
`- And so ride the sky~!
Go flow with the wind, to wherever you may end up in...
To all spaces and lots of undiscovered places, and until i come, again... Wait for me riding in the sky~ - ʼ
With the passing wind touching most of my body, i shiver at first but trudging along with speed is always a sensation i'm most fond off.
The season is still in Summer, and so the scenery have all kinds of an old school vibe to it.
The views, the engines sound, the wind that breezes, combined with the music.
(I felt, Free.
Having a taste of a particular feeling which i longed for in these four long isolated years. Freedom)
Getting exhilarated by this feeling i've been longing for, i raise my voice and close in on her. "Ohoho! This is great, Miss!"
"(Ishka) Is It?
Wait until we truly glide and ride the sky, boyo!"
(Huh? What does she mean by tha-). I look to the front, there i see the way is a slope that goes way down, like a spot for ice-skating down.
"Uwaah! I see a high slope right in front of us!
Miss! Are you for real?!"
"(Ishka) Yes. Do Please, Enjoy! Whoahoho!". The bike speeds up and getting ready for launching up.
I tuck my head in cower of the height. "Uwaah!!..."
"(Rexar) Yeaha!!"
We're going up high gliding with a decent momentum, and, i never noticed how beautiful this country is.
I saw what might just be a bit of the city's structure, and it is a very high metallic wall that look like it can tank a full round of an Anti-tank rifle.
(Heh, can't wait to see it up close)
. . .