| Quote 009.
"In the realm of the senses, sight is the lens through which we observe the world. It shapes our understanding and perception of reality, filtering life's complexities into a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes. Yet, sight is not merely the act of seeing; it is a journey into the heart of knowledge. Every observation becomes a chance to explore the depths of existence, to unveil the secrets of the universe one gaze at a time. From the vastness of the heavens to the minutia of a single grain of sand, sight becomes our guide to the boundless wonders of reality."
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The woman sighed, her voice laced with irritation and disappointment.
"How frustrating it is to find oneself sealed away by that Solacer, despite his supposed weakness. Those abilities, though.. unique and useful for wreaking havoc!! It's a damn shame they're wasted on "peace and harmony." Truly a pathetic wastage of power," she spat, her voice dripping with frustration and a hint of menace.
"Damn that damn Solacer.. damn him for sealing me away. A cruel cosmic irony, really…"
The woman spoke with an air of arrogance, taking her seat and exuding boredom within the constraints of her seal.
"Well, once that Solacer meets one of the Amber Assembly, it should finally allow me to break free from this damn annoying oblivion," she stated, a hint of irritation in her voice.
The seal had robbed her not only of her abilities but also the ability to manifest chaotic matter, leaving her confined to this place against her will. Damn it all, she swore under her breath, yearning for the time when she would finally find a way to escape this seal.
As soon as I escape, I'll make sure to also seal you away just like many years ago.
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"Ah- AHCOOOOOO-"
Kyo sneezes, he suddenly felt a strange sensation, a shiver running down his spine. It was a familiar feeling, as if something significant was about to happen again, much like what had happened previously.
He looked at Seong, the man who seemed so familiar, yet his memories remained frustratingly elusive. Seong, perhaps sensing Kyo's unease and discomfort, met his gaze with a mixture of concern and expectation.
The silence hung heavily between them, filled with anticipation and unspoken questions. Kyo couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead, and it seemed that Seong was equally intrigued.
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Silence sure is awkward… kyo thought to himself.
Seong chuckled lightly, realizing that Kyo was feeling a bit lost and unsure of what to do in the luxurious hideout they were in.
"I understand your confusion," Seong said, his voice calm and reassuring. "Being stuck here without knowing what comes next can be quite vexing. But don't worry, we'll figure something out!"
He paused for a moment, contemplating their options before speaking again.
"For now, why not try to get some rest and process everything that's happened? We can discuss your identity later."
"… okay then."
Kyo let out a sigh, still feeling confused and uncertain about what to do. But he admitted to Seong, "I'm not sure where the heck am I supposed to rest. I don't know my way around this rich looking hideout, since you technically kinda… uhm kidnapped me."
Seong chuckled softly, understanding Kyo's predicament. "Righttt, I suppose I did bring you here without much choice. Sorry about that Hyung," he apologized, his tone sincere.
He then thought for a moment before gesturing towards a door nearby.
"Follow me hyung! There's a small guest room you can rest in for now."
"Thanks.."
As Seong led the way, Kyo followed closely behind, taking in his surroundings with curiosity.
The hideout turned out to be much bigger than he had anticipated, and he even noticed some servants or possibly staff members curiously watching them as they passed by.
The halls were adorned with expensive-looking decor, and Kyo couldn't help but wonder just how wealthy Seong seemed to be. He made a mental note to ask about it later on in this place but for now, he focused on keeping up with Seong and finding the guest room they were heading to.
「he sure is quite wealthy considering the fact there's like some random staffs..」
As they walked, Kyo's mind wandered back to the celestial dragon they had encountered earlier in the deep fields. He glanced at Seong and asked curiously, "What did you even do with the celestial dragon… after you just kidnapped me?"
Seong chuckled softly, amused by Kyo's concern for the dragon.
"Don't worry hyung, I made sure it was taken care of!" he reassured, his voice calm and reassuring. "It's no longer a threat. We have more important matters to worry about at the moment." He says with an odd smile.
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Actually, it's pretty dead in a brutal way…
… how?
Because it was taken care of by Seong's kind friend who usually works with creatures for a special experiment…
Ahaha..
Welp, not my problem.
"Okay then..?"
Kyo followed Seong down a long corridor until they reached a spare guest room. Surprisingly, despite being the one without any wealth which.. he's the broke one, he was shown the respect of entering first surprisingly.
Seong gestured to the room, a smile on his face. "Here we are. You can rest in here for now. Make yourself comfortable, okay?"
Kyo nods, entering the room.
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"What the actual fuc-"
To Kyo's surprise, the guest room he was shown was far from small. It was enormous, furnished with elegance and opulence. Golden patterns adorned the walls, and a king-sized bed took up a large part of the space.
The room was extravagant and luxurious, far beyond what Kyo had expected. It almost felt too excessive, as if it was fit for royalty rather than a mere guest like him.
Seong chuckled at Kyo's bewildered expression, "I know, it's a little dirty, but make yourself at home, hyung!"
"How are you this rich..?!!!?!?!!?
Seong entered the room alongside Kyo, finding humor in the other's bewildered expression. He chuckled softly before starting to explain.
"Hm,well I suppose.. you could say I've managed to accumulate quite a bit of 「wealth」," he began, a hint of smugness in his voice.
Seong chuckled softly, a sly smile playing at the corners of his lips.
"It's cause of some work I've been involved in… But since you currently lack your memories, I suppose you're not privy to all the details just yet although I had told you in the past.."
He paused for a moment, studying Kyo's puzzled expression.
"But I'll fill you in on all the details later! So no need to worry about it hyung." he added, a hint of secrecy in his tone.
"So go take a quick rest okay?"
".. but I was gonna ask a question-"
"Your just tired hyung, get some rest first."
Before kyo could ask anything, the door was slammed closed as seong disappeared..
「well that is.. some interesting information I had gotten..」
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"Awhhhh how lucky for the puffin- having a nice room… when the bastard there is the one who ruined the system!! Jeez.. I really hate that bastard.. like seriously how could they do this to my dear puffin!?!"
The system window appeared once more, this time sporting an annoyed expression as it continued to spectate Kyo's actions.
"This is getting tiresomeeeeee Wahh-. I can't even speak to him, just watch as he wanders around like a lost puppy instead of a puffin!!
Sylus grumbled under its breath, clearly growing impatient with the situation.
"How frustrating.. I even got a new design on this window to show it to the puffin!! Oh well, he'll definitely see it once he returns and remembers me!!!!"
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