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"Magic is the act of awakening to the hidden realms that lie within the fabric of reality. It is the ability to perceive the connections, patterns, and rhythms that weave through life's tapestry. Magic is the recognition that everything around us, from the most humble blade of grass to the fiery dance of the stars, is interconnected and vital. It is an invitation to honor the magic that resides within each one of us, and to use that magic to create, shape, and transform the world around us."
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Sensing something amiss, the dark figure paused and began to murmur inaudibly to themselves. As they prepared to abduct the target, Kyo, a familiar scent suddenly assaulted their senses.
– the unmistakable aroma of lethal poison. —
Confused and alarmed, the figure wasn't surprised yet, their muscles tensing in anticipation of danger.
Kyo's ability unleashed just in the perfect nick of time, enveloping the vicinity in a dense, toxic fog. The celestial dragon, sensing the imminent danger, swiftly distanced itself from the fog, gracefully dodging the poisonous mist just in time.
The celestial dragon and Kyo quickly exchanged a confused yet startled glance. The enemy standing before them appeared immune to the toxic fog, completely unaffected by the noxious fumes of the poison fog.
This revelation made the two pause and think over their next course of action, as the situation had taken an unexpected twist, leaving them somewhat disoriented and uncertain of how to proceed.
"How is this stranger not affected-.."
Kyo thought and was trying to think of possibilities until…
a moment of stillness by confusion passed, the stranger materialized a scroll from their inventory and quickly unraveled it, creating yet another passageway that led to yet another location. With a swift teleportation, both the stranger and Kyo vanished in a blink of a eye, causing the celestial dragon to realize that the barrier surrounding the area, once adorned with constellation patterns, had abruptly vanished.
The dragon's eyes widened in surprise and worry, sensing the disappearance of the constellation barrier and the curiosity yet worry for Kyo's safety.
"It seems, that it's trying to disrupt the cycle again."
Meanwhile…
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Kyo, in the unexpected teleportation, found himself with a stranger transported to yet another locations, his heart racing with a mixture of surprise and trepidation.
"What the hell just happened?"
he pondered to himself, his gaze darting around the unfamiliar surroundings.
"First, I was standing in the field for a commission, and now I'm here, wherever this location is.."
Kyo inspected his new surroundings curiously, realization dawning on him that he had been taken to a base of some sort.
For some reason, The spacious room was lavishly designed, with ornate furniture adorning the area.
Oddly enough…
the person who had brought him here was still entirely concealed within a large hood that completely hid their features.
"This place looks expensive," Kyo mumbled under his breath, his eyes darting around the luxurious room as he tried to make sense of the situation.
".. I wonder if I can steal-.. never mind I shouldn't."
Despite the cloak and hoodie obscuring the stranger's identity and features, Kyo couldn't shake the nagging feeling of familiarity at all, like it was someone he met earlier.
As the stranger continued to carry him in their arms, Kyo decided to use his ability,
hoping to gain more insight..
< Profile Analysis activated! >
He silently activated the ability, his mind reaching out to analyze and assess the stranger's profile to know the identity.
Just as he was about to gain information and insight, an error message abruptly appeared in front of his vision, obstructing his view. The stranger's gaze locked onto Kyo, and he felt some kind of helplessness, as if he were prey facing a fearsome predator. Anxiety gripped him as he wondered if the stranger intended to use him or extract information from him as a hostage..
Error!
Error!
Error!!
"Great, what's happening now?" he muttered, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and sarcasm a little.
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Maybe he should take a short glance.. at the stranger maybe…..
Suddenly, Kyo's eyes widened in shock as he took another look at the stranger carrying him. The realization struck him like a thunderbolt!
– this was the person who had assisted him in finding his way to the guild!!!
"So, you're the one who helped me before!!"
he said, his tone filled with both surprise and a sigh of relief, realizing that the situation might not be as dire as he had thought.
Probably..
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"….."
The mysterious stranger continued to stay silent as he gently placed Kyo on a chair adorned with gold and silver accents, which puzzled Kyo further.
The opulent surroundings, complete with the lavish decorations, only deepened his confusion and curiosity about the person in front of him.
Kyo's mind started to swirl with questions, wondering why someone dressed in such a concealing cloak and hood would possess such a luxurious place..
The realization that the stranger was the same person who had helped him find the guild only made him much more confused. Kyo found himself grappling with conflicting thoughts. Was he being rescued or had he been kidnapped? The uncertainty clouded his mind..
"This is getting even more weirder by the minute.." he murmured, his confusion escalating with each passing moment.
Well then, at least it's a nice place instead of some random torture chamber.
Kyo sat back in the luxurious chair, arms crossed in contemplation. After a moment of thoughtful silence, he finally broke the silence, addressing the stranger directly.
"Now, I'm starting to wonder.."
he began, his tone a mix of curiosity and resignation,
"what am I supposed to do here? Just sit and wait in this fancy.. looking base of yours?"
As the stranger nodded, Kyo's already heightened curiosity heightened further, his attention caught by the sudden materialization of a photo in the stranger's hand. Kyo leaned closer, straining to catch a glimpse of the image.
With a perplexed expression on his face, Kyo studied the photo, his confusion deepening as he saw an image of himself alongside someone else. He voiced his bewilderment, his voice tinged with incredulity.
"What exactly does this mean..?"
Curiously, Kyo fixated his gaze intently on the photo, studying the image of himself with another boy who appeared to be shorter than him. Both boys were captured in a candid snapshot, their young faces radiating smiles.
However, Kyo couldn't help but frown in confusion. Despite the joyful atmosphere in the photo, his memory offered no recollection of such a moment from his past. This lack of recollection only fueled his perplexity, leaving him feeling like an outsider gazing into his own life.
His confusion and unanswered questions mounted as he puzzled over the photo's meaning.
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Why couldn't he remember how he was in the sea?
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Why did he have no recollection of his own past after that drowning..?
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He needed to know.
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"REEEEEEEEEEEe!!!"
Sylus, in a fit of irritation, slammed his hand down on the smooth surface of the table, his frustration palpable. A table materialized seemingly from thin air, which he promptly hurled across the room in anger. His blacksmith companion immediately jumped into action, trying to rein in Sylus's frustration and prevent further damage.
"Seigneur, please stop for once…!"
the blacksmith sighs as he pleads, his voice filled with concern.
But Sylus seemed unstoppable, caught in a maelstrom of anger. His outburst sent the table crashing against the non existent wall.
"RAHHHH THAT STUPID MORTAL IS TALKING TO THE PUFFFIN NOW!!"
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The end of this chapter!