The woman scoffed, shaking her head from amusement and relief. She was glad that her captain had survived as well. Although it didint seem like anyone else survived from the squad. Saddening, but she didint think anyone would even survive in the first place. Atleast the two of them survived. A morbid way of thinking.
Finally after a few more conversations, they decided to wake up the man. Arthur quickly unpacked the "stim shots"
He had picked up from his armory in his organization.
The woman kneeled by the man. Her long dark hair hiding her face. She raised her hand slowly. And slapped the man. Twice. Harshly.
Arthur and Sunny exchanging a look. One pair of eyes filled with amusement. The other filled with confusion.
The man shot up, only to stop as his injuries acted up.
Without a word, Arthur gave one stim shot to the woman.
***
"So you telling me, that you were attacked by nightmare creatures and humans at the same time?"
Arthur questioned incredulously.
Both nodded, not missing a beat.
Arthur shook his head at the confusing situation. In the end, he chalked it up to an aspect able of making illusions, or perhaps taming the creatures for short periods. Perhaps something like Beastmaster's aspect.
The thought struck him like thunder.
Beastmaster. But surely one of the Song princesses wouldn't get sent onto a mission here.
But if so, why hadn't he sensed her? Her powers were superior to most. It would easily be detected by Arthur.
Perhaps she hadn't appeared on the battlefield herself? Only summoning her so called "thralls" to fight.
Suddenly there was a hand on Arthur's shoulder. Sunny's hand. Sunny looked into his eyes, them filled with curiosity.
"What's got you stressed out?" He asked silently. Making sure the other two couldn't hear him.
Arthur shook his head "just a few suspicions and ideas, nothing concrete."
Sunny nodded, letting go of his shoulder.
Now with the information exchanged and both Arthur Sunny deciding to help out these two poor souls. They waited. They couldn't call a ship or plane. Far too dangerous. Far too conspicuous. These two needed to remain hidden, for the time being at least.
They needed around a week, for the man's injuries to heal. But Arthur couldn't just return to NSQC. He knew the enemies had a sensor. Perhaps multiple. They would immediately detect his dissapearence. And Sunny definitely couldn't hold back a dozen or so masters. Especially if Arthur's suspicion of Beastmaster's involvement was true.
***
The first day since everyone had gained consciousness was spent in almost pure silence. The man and woman were grieving. Arthur was stuck in his thoughts. And Sunny? He tried to not stare at the woman too much.
It was around midnight, when Arthur felt it. People entering his sensing range. He immediately stood up. He didint approach a window. There was no need for that. Not that he could see much through this blizzard either way.
He expanded his range to its maximum. And sure enough, he began counting people. One. Two. Three. Four. He silently counted each one in his mind. If there would be a fight, he couldn't forget an enemy. He finally stopped at twenty–two. All masters with a stronger presence. They however didint approach their location. Instead, they purposefully circled around. Clearly knowing their location. Cleary avoiding them. Arthur let out a breath, relief washing over him like a wave. He wasn't afraid of the masters. No. He was afraid for his companions. Especially for Sunny. Even if Sunny had the techniques. His insanely powerful echoes and skills. He lacked one major thing. Raw power. He couldn't blast away buildings. He couldn't force people to their knees with just his presence.
And he wasn't known. Mongrel was. And in Sunny's own words. "Sunny and Mongrel must remain separate."
He couldn't just hop onto a battlefield in his Mongrel's persona, while there were sensors all around him.
Sunny valued his freedom and privacy the most. He wouldn't throw that away. Even in such a situation.
Suddenly Arthur's eyes widened. Not terror. Not fear. No, it was recognition. Because even if he hadn't personally seen the woman. His sense made sure he realized who it was. Beastmaster had appeared. She seemingly noticed that Arthur had sensed her. Standing in place, perhaps she was thinking of a fight. Perhaps she just wanted Arthur nervous. But as soon as she appeared, she quickly dissapeared. Following the masters that had already departed.
***
I was sitting in my office. The thought of my own office would of sounded insulting a month ago. Now? I was content. It was refreshing. Slightly stressful at times. At times it was peaceful. I took a sip from my mug. The green tea a pleasent bitterness.
I was browsing through documents. The usual masters applying to enter. What I didint expect was to see an actual awakened. My curiosity was immediately peaked. It was either an egotistical awakened thinking himself on par with masters. Or it was a truly exceptional awakened. There would not be a middle ground. There never was.
I slowly read through the document.
Name: —
True name: —
Age: 18.
Citizenship: 7th tier.
I raised a brow at that. He must of been born into it. Or he had done something truly remarkable.
Infected: yes.
Rank: Awakened.
Aspect rank: Supreme.
My eyes widened at the rank. This was a golden opportunity. The growing excitement died as soon as it arrived. The thought of a spy immediately surfacing into my mind.
Nonetheless, I continued reading. It was my job after all.
Type of aspect: Combat, utility.
Notable memories: one Transcendent weapon. Two ascended, armor and charm.
Notable atributes: regeneration, focused mind.
Now my curiosity was peaked. This was obviously no normal awakened. If he wasn't lying. He had a good base. Amazing memories. And atleast two decent atributes that probably helped his already formed or forming battle art.
The question remained. Who he was. He hadn't put a name. Nor a true name. Which was expected. Not many had one. There was only a number to contact for a meeting.
And well? I was interested to say the least. I would be a fool to atleast not check out this person.
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[A/n: Guess who's fucking grammarly stopped working. That's right. MINE! LIKE WHAT THE FUCK ARE WE DOING?!
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