"I didn't take you as a bookworm, we're only staying for some minutes, maybe an hour, but still you shouldn't get any idea of reading a book while we're waiting for her. Books are kinda boring to me, if only one could copy its data, maybe it'll be a little fun to go to the library". Tyson complained, to Xadia who was constantly stopping at building corners, scanning through the frequent movements of students.
"You really do have an opinion for everything, we don't want to miss her when she gets there, besides there's no lesson now. We can read about the plant Ivy used for the energy liquid, if we can know about its contents, maybe we can make it into something you take into the body for suppression, we can't completely rely on the amulet". Xadia replied, still scanning the area.
"That's a good idea, but shouldn't we ask Ivy before we make something like that, she would have that type of knowledge". Tyson asked.
"We're going to the library, what other method is better for obtaining knowledge. We'll get the information from the books in the library, that's more authentic than any other preference".
Of course, that wasn't the reason why he was anxious to get to the library. What he just said was something he came up with to convince the annoying carefree Tyson. He didn't know the danger he was in, no, the danger there were both in by just being out in the open.
He was sure he sensed someone by the classroom door in the morning, and yet when he looked there was no one there. It was enough to keep him in constant alert, even now he was frequently scanning every corner as they made their way to the library, he was sure they wouldn't intercept him in a place so public like so.
'Hmm, why do I suddenly feel like having a Currell pack'. Tyson touched his belly. 'I can still feel the food I ate in the morning. Ellie must be hungry then, but it wouldn't hurt to take one too, I'll bye a pack when we get to the school shop' Tyson thought.
They soon reached the library, they were safe now, Xadia sighed. They then made their way to the holo screen within the circular podium. The tabular arrangement was on display, Xadia then clicked on science. "Alchemy is a form of science right". Xadia asked Tyson, who was by his side."Yes, search for plants used for alchemy". He answered.
Xadia then inputted the search info and clicked on the search bar. The book then hovered right at them and Tyson took it from the air. "This still amuses me, how'd they even install this setting, must be a lot of programming". Xadia was mesmerized.
"Actually it's not all programming, it's rune programming. If you noticed, like all other books there's always a rune drawn at the back. My theory is that the books are programmed into a specific rune, making it hover to the podium, it's the code programmed, so yeah it's awesome". Tyson explained.
They then made their way to the couch desk, Tyson began to flip the pages. "Nope, nope, nope nope, nope, this is it. It says it's mainly used for weakening targets energy, can be made into attacks to suppress energies of an opponent, ability depends on the spell or chemical used".
"If consumed" Tyson continued "It has the ability to stop a person's energy for a long time, the length of suppression depends on the amount used. I get why Ivy used the bracelet, she needed a material medium, that's smart". Tyson commended.
"I guess consuming the plant is out of the question. We can't risk using that method, or will you take the risk". Xadia asked.
"Not even a chance, I don't want to be that vulnerable". Tyson replied. "Oh shit, I haven't gotten the credits from Ellie". He suddenly remembered, "I'll be back in a jiffy". He made his way out of the library.
Xadia could now scan his area, and he reminisced back to the last time he was here. He looked to the left and saw the desk he sat on the last time, he moved to the desk.
'Looks like it's been replaced' Xadia thought, looking at the new glowing crystal. He opened his palm and head it towards the crystal, waiting for a reaction, he brought his hand closer and closer until he finally touched the crystal.
He closed his eyes and tried to draw energy from it, it worked and he quickly stopped to avoid absorbing all the energy in the crystal. 'Good thing, I'm not hungry for energy and that's thanks to Ivy. I might not be a siphon, but being able to absorb energy gives me a good advantage over siphons, I can contain a lot of energy and it isn't hard for me to absorb, but what am I now". Xadia thought, looking at the palm of his hands.
"I'm back, I got six thousand credits from Ellie, turns out her daily food allowance is now two hundred credits. Tyson informed. Now I can get a Currell pack when we go to the shop, but you're still gonna give me five thousand credits, I hope you haven't changed your mind".
"Yeah, I should send it now". Xadia then brought his watch to Tyson's watch, and he then transferred the credits. "Thanks". Tyson courtesied.
"There's Ivy let's go". Xadia said. They went to meet her and they proceeded to the school shop.
"So how was it, do we have a lot of projects," Tyson asked. "We have a lot". Ivy replied with a wry smile.
"I was told to not share the data yet, until tomorrow morning, by then you'll be able to confirm from yourself. We have projects from all classes except for Martial, Conjurers, Mutants, and Cultivation class". Ivy informed.
"Then how come it's a lot".
"That's because we have three projects from each of the remaining". Ivy replied.
"Three!!" Tyson exclaimed, "Then that means I have six projects then, how much would you have". He asked.
"I and Xadia would be having nine projects". Ivy sighed. "No wonder you said it's a lot, aren't you bothered". Tyson woke Xadia from his trance.
"Oh, yeah we're going to be busy all through".
Tyson then leaned towards Xadia and grabbed him by the shoulder.
"You'll be busy together, that means you and Ivy would have all the time in the world to bond, it's a trip to Loveville". Tyson whispered and smiled.
Xadia didn't reply, he didn't care about that, maybe not now. Xadia Ivy and Tyson entered the school shop.
Xadia then led them to the plant's section, he had bought the plant before, so he knew where it was going to be. "That's the one," Xadia said, pointing at the plant.
They then took the plant, it was in a plastic container. "We should look for the materials for the bracelet, I remember it all, I'll quickly grab them. Meet me at the counter."
They agreed and watched as Xadia hurried off toward the designated area. Xadia meticulously gathered the various pieces needed for the bracelet, carefully organizing them, they were in little plastic bags. He left the area and went to the counter.
Tyson then placed his hand into a small payment port on the counter, allowing the port to scan his watch. The shop's holographic interface appeared, displaying the total amount due, a beep sound was heard and the payment was confirmed.
"Your place right". Xadia asked
"Yes, I don't think the construction class will be open now, my construction table is the same as the one in the construction class, so it won't be foreign to you". Ivy replied
"Xadia had this crazy idea about consuming the siberie plant instead of using a material medium. We read a book in the library it says it can be done". Tyson informed.
"Yes it can be done, I knew about that before I suggested containing its liquid in a material, it's just that I don't really know the amount to be used, maybe it's daily or monthly, I don't know, that's why I didn't use that method".
"And you might get addicted to it, it has a taste that is compelling and irresistible, and you would end up using more than the required dosage, so there are a lot of reasons for my improvisation". Ivy explained.
"It's kinda like a wine juice for a normal human being, but for us siphons it's more complicated and it can be used for various things. I used to have it when I was young, so I'm familiar with it". Ivy said, reminiscing about the past.
Just as she finished explaining, an unusual scent wafted through the air. It was sweet yet overpowering, causing Xadia, Tyson, and Ivy to look at each other.
Before they could make sense of it, a wave of dizziness washed over them, followed by an overwhelming sense of fatigue, and one by one, they lost consciousness.
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We will warm the Herd
And shake the Stars.