[hider=Flashback Part 1] 2 Years Ago A man was running through the corridors of a building, carrying research papers on his hand, feeling he was late for his appointment. As he arrived at his destination, he took a deep breath, then entered it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ATxbkGO.png[/img] Man: Miss Tamari, I'm here. Sorry if I'm late. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3DHqNQY.png[/img] Tamari: Hello Graner, You just got here on time actually. [img]https://i.imgur.com/w9iYAeO.png[/img] Graner: Here's the monthly report. I'm pretty happy with the advancements we've done. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NDWIMdV.png[/img] Tamari: Great, let me see it. She carefully examines the papers, she looked happy with the results. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ATxbkGO.png[/img] Graner: So...About that proposition... https://i.imgur.com/h5IJAUN.png Tamari: Ah yes....I've thought a lot about it...I'm going to have you guys to stop the Compact Glaive Project. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Id9vPC5.png[/img] Graner: What? But why? [img]https://i.imgur.com/VFsOUDR.png[/img] Tamari: It's too risky to force normal people to attain the ability to fight. We should just let them be. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wM6MqMX.png[/img] Graner: Tch...I knew you would say that... [img]https://i.imgur.com/QQcFuY1.png[/img] Tamari: Look, we want a future where psychics can better control themselves, not a war between them and the people. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cGQcFm1.png[/img] Graner: Heh...Do you honestly believe they'll accept that? The moment we try to "offer" help, they'll retaliate back, thinking they'll have their freedom taken from them...or did you forget about the forceful shutdown of Project Gunvolt already? We're already generating hate through our experiments...We'll have to subdue them before they do. [img]https://i.imgur.com/k2ovPcu.png[/img] Tamari: Yes...I know about it...I've heard the stories from Sumeragi...But that doesn't justify the fact that we'll have to force normal people to fight them. [img]https://i.imgur.com/c2tvd1b.png[/img] Graner: You just don't get it do you? Unlike the Ancestor Mages...Psychics are like wild creatures that lacks self-control. You won't do it with your way of thinking...And I'm pretty sure sooner or later Sumeragi will realize that. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0Zoxj7w.png[/img] Tamari: No. We'll not continue the project and that's final! See you next month Graner, now get out...And if I hear a word that you're going foward with such crazy idea... [img]https://i.imgur.com/3lQc3ke.png[/img] Graner: But I already did, check these out. He throws three hexagonal shaped devices at Tamari's desk. [img]https://i.imgur.com/V7BDOYg.png[/img] Tamari: What? How could you... [img]https://i.imgur.com/3lQc3ke.png[/img] Graner: You can stay with those. The first three functional Compact Glaives. You can check out what kind of data we put on them. You'll see how marvelous their tech is, and will thank me later. [img]https://i.imgur.com/PQWa7R9.png[/img] Tamari: So this is your true nature huh Graner? I won't accept a warmonger such as you here anymore. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3lQc3ke.png[/img] Graner: Wow, such intensity...No doubt you're the most powerful ancestor mage...But I'm afraid that even someone like you won't be able to withstand my friend. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ftQj9s7.png[/img] ???: I'm sorry my queen, but I'm going to have you stay out of commission. [img]https://i.imgur.com/jLgHsex.png[/img] Tamari: Y-You're...ARGH!!! Suddenly, Tamari's vision goes dark, feeling like she's suspended into a seemly endless void. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SVZRmmO.png[/img] ???: There, I've done my part of the bargain. You better do your job and keep everyone's eyes away from my partner. [img]https://i.imgur.com/w9iYAeO.png[/img] Graner: Don't worry, I'll surely will, as long as I get proper backup from the authorities. Thanks for helping me making my ambition come true. [img]https://i.imgur.com/HwrazOs.png[/img] ???: I sure do hope so, now then, if you excuse me...I need to watch some drama. A pesky woman I've cursed years ago is finally on her last moments and I don't want to miss it after she resisted for so long. She's lucky I can't use a stronger curse right now. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3lQc3ke.png[/img] Graner: My My,Such cruelty...Have fun with that anyway. The mysterious woman dissapears, Graner tells everyone that we was named the new CEO of DUST Corporation and that they're going foward with the compact glaive project. [/hider] [img]https://i.imgur.com/q5Ljw3j.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/S1iSTZf.jpg[/img] Unitia City - Fourth Week of Spring: Three Days after the attack of the unknown group. A girl was alone in a praying position under the lone tree in the grasslands. She opened her eyes, then stood up, with a smile in her face. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NtHbYX8.png[/img] Rayla: Watch over me you two! Till tomorrow. Then, she left the place, heading back to the city, arriving there after some walking. [img]https://i.imgur.com/XM39ZFU.png[/img] Rayla: (The police is leaving the school today. I wonder how that girl is doing...they might want to attack her again. Is she even going to school after this?) [img]https://i.imgur.com/y0vK2uL.png[/img] ???: Hey...I think I know you! [img]https://i.imgur.com/6Ijrflq.png[/img] Rayla: Huh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xb3rFz8.png[/img] ???: Yes, you're the girl that went after my classmate and was fighting all those bad guys. [img]https://i.imgur.com/I4lb9HJ.png[/img] Rayla: Oh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/y0vK2uL.png[/img] ???: Ah, how rude of me...Let me introduce myself... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ywCsDx3.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xb3rFz8.png[/img] Andorina: Good thing I've got to meet you today. Thank you for helping my friend. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2JdBZc8.png[/img] Rayla: Thanks I guess (The credit wasn't fully mine this time around.) Andorina: Oh yeah, what is your name again? [img]https://i.imgur.com/cHh72iD.png[/img] Rayla: You might not believe it, but I'm actually... [img]https://i.imgur.com/S3jYN7n.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/evQ5oMy.png[/img] Andorina: Whoa! [img]https://i.imgur.com/eGoXrgP.png[/img] Rayla: You actually know about me? [img]https://i.imgur.com/QaDbGZO.png[/img] Andorina: Well...I mean...With your reputation, who wouldn't? There's a lot of gossip about how you keep the streets clean of thugs. Guess you're not just a random crazy girl that runs into danger...You're danger itself. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dgXaKvf.png[/img] Rayla: I wonder about that. The thugs always seems to come back for more. I'm just the singularity point of their hate for me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/y0vK2uL.png[/img] Andorina: Hihihi! I hope you can deal with them once and for all. Also, thanks once again for helping my friend. I'll never forget what you've done. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NtHbYX8.png[/img] Rayla: You seem to like your friend a lot. Do you talk often with your classmate? [img]https://i.imgur.com/evQ5oMy.png[/img] Andorina: Not after what happened with her. She doesn't answer my texts. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Bec4xAF.png[/img] Rayla: I see...So you're not sure she's even coming today. [img]https://i.imgur.com/KA0HYSQ.png[/img] Andorina: Yep...Although I did hear from her mom that after she recovers, she'll be questioned by the police. [img]https://i.imgur.com/G3UFvh3.png[/img] Rayla: (While that's nice of them to wait...Either that, or they're just using it as an excuse to take their time.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/cHh72iD.png[/img] Rayla: (I'm imagining the guild shared what they asked Tatianna since they insisted in taking care of her.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/2JdBZc8.png[/img] Rayla: (Tiane...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/dF7pIRI.png[/img] (I have yet to visit her.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xb3rFz8.png[/img] Andorina: So...I guess with you here, I can relax since no one would dare to steal my bag with you around. I can walk for once instead of taking a bus. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yJRqW4r.png[/img] Rayla: Not a fan of buses? [img]https://i.imgur.com/y0vK2uL.png[/img] Andorina: Not really...but I like to slowly apreciate the beauty of Spring Zone. [img]https://i.imgur.com/X7fKh2E.png[/img] Rayla: Yeah, this is my favorite part of the city as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/QaDbGZO.png[/img] Andorina: You know...You're really kind for someone who known to be pretty...rough. [img]https://i.imgur.com/artHXbz.png[/img] Rayla: I have the feeling I'll get that a lot.