Syn, while instructing them on the contents of the book, stumbled upon a peculiar sentence: "to those under the heavens." Though he had previously overlooked it, he suddenly felt a sense of unease,questioning why a line typically associated with Earth would be found in their realm.
"Is a human writing about Earth and heavens?" Syn questioned, his brow furrowing with uncertainty.
Glancing at his companions, the trio shared a mutual sense that the book may not have been authored by a human in the first place.Syn entertained numerous possibilities before ultimately dismissing them, deciding to defer his inquiries to the enigmatic voice later on.While Syn was lost in thought, Rhys suggested that he stow the book away in his bag and retrieve it when needed.
As Rhys finished speaking, Ray interjected, inquiring about the name of their organization. Syn and Rhys exchanged questioning glances, both responding in unison, "Which name?"
Ray explained that he had completed the design of the robes and they only required a name for identification purposes. Syn and Rhys looked at each other in bemusement before bursting into quiet laughter.As their conversation drew to a close,Ray and Syn left the bar together, and as Syn noticed the sun beginning to set, he bid Ray farewell. Making his way back to the inn, Syn promptly headed to his room the moment he arrived.Lying on his bed, Syn's expression turned serious as he spoke in a different tone. "What was the meaning behind those words?" he pondered aloud.
As Syn voiced his query, the voice began to speak once more,asserting that every word in the book held profound significance. It suggested that by piecing together sentences from different pages, all discussing the same topic, a deeper truth could be uncovered.He muttered, "And that's what you and your friends should understand: its meaning. I'm neither a translator nor an interpreter."
Syn couldn't comprehend why the voice refused to provide a straightforward answer, so he continued pondering it until sleep overtook him, still without knowing.
By morning, Syn awoke, had breakfast at the inn, and then proceeded to the guild to meet Ray and Rhys. Upon entering, he witnessed a familiar sight of people gathered around, but this time it wasn't Ray who was the center of attention, but Rhys. Approaching him, Syn inquired if Rhys was also a high-ranking adventurer. Rhys raised his hand, revealing a badge of "SSS-Rank".Syn was perplexed by how both of his companions hadn't mentioned their ranks before arriving at the guild. Rhys questioned Syn about his rank, so he revealed his "S-Rank" badge. Rhys remarked that it wasn't too shabby either, jokingly adding that he don't mind collaborating as long as Syn wasn't a fan.
As the guild-master approached Syn, Ray, and Rhys, he inquired about Rhys's arrival. Suddenly, Ray interjected, bringing up the topic of their organization.
"By the way, I forgot to mention, he's kind of a numskull," Rhys quipped to Syn.
"I can see that for myself," Syn replied.
As the three friends seated themselves at a guild table tucked away in a corner,Ray's voice broke through the contemplative silence, announcing that he had discovered the perfect name for their organization: "Scarlet Serenity". Syn ignored him and retrieved the book, now readable and understandable to all of them. Curiosity piqued by yesterday's enigmatic sentence, "to those under the heavens," Syn divulged what the voice had told him. Together, they embarked on a quest through the book's pages, scouring for anything resembling the same meaning across different sections.
after a while they found some sentences that could have the same meaning as the previous one
"For those beneath the sky", "Για όσους βρίσκονται κάτω από τον ουρανό"
"To those under the celestial dome" "Σε όσους βρίσκονται κάτω από τον ουράνιο θόλο"
"To all beneath the arch of heaven" "Σε όλους κάτω από την αψίδα του ουρανού"
All these sentences are followed by phrases and terms such as "mana," "magic," and "nature," suggesting that the author possessed an intimate understanding of the genesis of natural phenomena.Frustrated by their inability to decipher the cryptic messages within the book, Syn and his companions reluctantly closed its pages, their quest for answers seemingly at an impasse. As they prepared to depart from the bustling capital, Syn couldn't shake the feeling that they needed more allies. Broaching the subject with his friends, they shared his sentiment.
As they roamed the streets of the capital in search of three more companions to join their cause, Syn couldn't shake the nagging thought that perhaps he didn't need allies. After all, his formidable power made him a force to be reckoned with on his own. However, the reality of his situation was clear: he already had a plethora of enemies, and adding more to that list was a risk he wasn't willing to take. No matter how self-reliant he felt. Because he knew that the whole empire could be the enemy. As they wandered the bustling streets of the capital, a deafening explosion shattered the air, echoing from the outskirts of the city. "Found one!" Rhys's voice cut through the commotion as he swiftly dashed towards the source, his instincts guiding him in search of allies.Upon reaching the scene, he was taken aback to find Ray already engaged in conversation with a mysterious girl with black hair and silver eyes holding a staff with an air of quiet power.
Syn found himself alone in the street and quickly caught up with his friends who were already engaged in conversation with a girl holding a staff.Approaching his friends, Syn inquired about the girl's identity. Ray and Rhys informed him that she was Luna Lysander, an A+ Rank adventurer. Syn broached the subject of recruiting allies with her, but she declined, stating that she didn't have time to pursue someone else's goals.Glancing in her direction with one of his newfound crimson eyes abilities, Syn observed the red and white aura surrounding Luna.
"Red and white aura, huh? So you have fire, wind, and ether magic," he remarked.
"What's it to you?" she questioned.
"I can help you get a better understanding of your abilities," Syn offered.
Skeptical of his offer, Luna watched as Syn summoned fire and wind in his palm, combining them to create a fiery tornado infused with ether. The tornado, centered on gravitational forces, pulsed with energy, pushing everything in its path and burning it.
She watched in bewilderment before her mood shifted, and she accepted his offer with a smile. Syn asked her to meet at the guild tomorrow. As they made their way back to the city, Ray and Rhys asked Syn how he knew that idea would work. Syn informed them that he had spotted an "Advanced Magic Learning" book in her bag.Rhys recalled that back in the days when he was an active adventurer, Luna was just a "C-Rank" who started day dreaming whenever she heard magic as a word mentioned.Syn felt the weight of time pressing on him as the day came to a close without even starting his quest to find the culprit. He knew he had to act quickly before someone else reached and eliminated the culprit before him.Returning to the inn, Syn reopened the book, drawn to its enigmatic words once again. Despite his lack of understanding, he found solace in the poetic sense conveyed by the text, compelling him to read it for the twentieth time.