He stepped out into the open. That report to Aura was long and tedious. She already knows what happens within the game, but what he reported to her was not from the game, but rather what was going on with the plans. He looked to his partner, who stayed outside the cathedral. She really is afraid of Aura. Never mind.
"Come on. Let's go back. Roze reports that she has matters to attend to back in real life. We'll take over looking for the new recruit."
"This one is the last one?"
"Second last. Gena and Ryuken have already found the other one, but apparently he disappears just as quickly as they can sense him."
"So troublesome. Can't we do without those two?"
His partner showed clear irritation. Sighing, he shook his head.
"Karl... listen, what would happen if 'they' suddenly came out and attacked in full force? We need all ten of us."
"But we're simply bodyguards! It isn't as if those people need any help."
"Actually, it is just to make Aura feel more secure. Sure, i know two or three of them who wouldn't want any form of protection, but Aura feels it necessary. But you're right... ten isn't enough. With the number of important people converging, we need at least a hundred people."
He stroked his chin thoughtfully. She was pissed. Obviously, he wasn't listening.
"Damn you, Kryst! Listen to me dammit!"
"I am listening... Oh, Mayura and Asoro have reported in... This looks bad."
"What, those guilds are not cooperating?"
"Worse... they've refused negotiations overall. Already held five different wars across the servers."
"Just get the other guilds then."
"Those three guilds are like us, Karl, they have 'special' members."
"Right."
Karl sighed, heading off to the chaos gate. Kryst followed closely behind. The two warped back into town.
"Let's meet with Welshio first. He should have information on that potential we sensed the other day."
Kryst said, leading the way. The two walked out of the dome, and walked down the long bridge to the main market square.
"According to Welshio so far, this potential is by far the strongest."
"Even stronger than you, Kryst?"
Karl looked up to the taller man.
"Hmm... not quite. Maybe around your level."
"What?... Hmm, maybe i'm quite interested in meeting that person after all."
"Thought so."
They found who they wanted to find, standing by the fountain, was a rather short twin blade.
"Welshio. Do you more information?"
Kryst asked.
"The target is in town."
"Really? Let's go meet him then."
Karl said, taking off in no particular direction. Most likely based off her own intuition. Kryst pulled her back by the tail of her coat.
"Hey!"
"Don't go running of without directions. Welshio, exact location?"
"Still unable to determine. But without a doubt, the source is in town."
"You mean the source's powers are too confusing, even for you to pin-point?"
Kryst asked. If Welshio could not find the exact location, then it was near impossible for the rest of them.
"Confusing? Not exactly. Too strong. In fact, if you tried to sense it yourself, you find that its presence is all over the place."
Kryst blinked a couple of times at Welshio. He looked around for a moment, before turning back to Welshio.
"It isn't strong in strength, but rather... in presence? Unbelievable."
"I thought so too. But there isn't any mistake in it. That is why Roze had yet to identify the target as of yet."
"... We'll split up. Search everywhere."
"Alright."
The three split up. Welshio looking towards the West, Karl going to the dome, Kryst to the East.
"We should have gotten more people to look. It'll be impossible to find one person in this whole bunch."
Kryst sighed. He headed off, keeping an eye out for anyone. So far no luck. He walked all the way to fountain. There were fewer people here. Five people sitting by the fountain, two walking into shops, about four standing around. That presence is still resonating all over the place. It was impossible to find that person!
A group of nine people just exited a weapon shop. They seem to be new players, having excited looks all over their faces. Two of them look slightly irritated. Hmm, that's something that happens everyday. Supposedly, when there is a major crisis that happens in a game, people normally quit, they don't join. He could only think of the reason being that people look for adventures. The nine passed by him-
A tone resonated in his head. That sound... it's... He turned to that group of nine. Two of them stopped as well. One was a small human character with a beret, red sleeveless vest and dark shorts, she had a small cloak over her clothes as well.
The other, was also a human character, but not small. Same height as Karl's character. White hair tied in a tail. Sleeveless black tunic with a vest over, leaving her midriff exposed. Blood red trimmings. Black shorts, with a black cloth trailing behind like a rectangular tail. Black boots with a blood red strap over each. Black biker gloves, also with blood red straps around. Arm guards were black as well. Wave symbols down the right side of her face, and both of her arms.
"... Excuse me, may i ask you something?"
Kryst approached the small girl first. She emitted some interesting energies. But the other girl stood infront of the small girl, defending the former. There was a fire in this one. Blood red eyes. Hmm... Her choice of colours mirrors the 'Terror of Death'. This feeling. He knew it. Now it was different. This girl. She's the source. He sent out a quick message to his two comrades. He found the target.
"If you want to try to get Yuki alone, i will not allow it."
She sounded tough and brave. Her expression matches that voice. It was hard to tell if she was bluffing, and he was no expert, so he couldn't tell. He assumed she was bluffing. Maybe she really isn't.
"... Actually, i want to talk to you."
Kryst smiled, pointed straight at the white haired girl. By now, the girl's friends have realized what was going on, or at least in their perspective, and rushed up, protecting their friend.
"Woah, woah... I mean you no harm. I just want to talk."
"Then start talking."
The girl said. From the way things looked, she seemed to be a sort of leading figure among the group.
"... The matter which i am to discuss is rather... delicate. It would be best if you could come alone. But since you do not wish to... well, i can't stop you. Here's my member address. Mail me if you ever... reconsider."
"I don't want your member address."
The girl said flatly. Well, so much for that tactic.
"Kryst! There you are!"
Karl and Welshio came running.
"Just where were the two of you?"
Kryst asked, slightly irritated.
"We received a mail. A new one has been spotted. Haseo is already on the scene. We're to mobilize immediately."
Welshio reported. Kryst closed his eyes. Just when he found the newest potential, this had to come up.
"... Alright. Let's move out-"
"Wait."
Kryst turned, and saw that girl walk up to him.
"You said... Haseo, didn't you?"
"... Yes, and what if i did?"
"... I'll consider your offer for a talk."
She said. Her friends all looked surprised, and wanted to protest, but when she raised her hand, they all stopped. Kryst smiled, and gave her his member address.
"Thank you for thinking about this. In exchange, let me tell you this. There are some things in this game, that transcend what we want to believe possible."
"What?"
"Just take it as though things, are not all they seem... As you know, i'm Kryst, guild leader of the 'Guardians'."
"... I'm Hiro."
A/N: People who play loads of games would know the name 'Hiro'. I like the name and the character... so yeah.