[center][h2]Radiant Cathedral[/h2] ~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist] ~~~[/center] Varjan appeared to have snap back to reality with your words. But before he could respond, the doors to the shrine flew open. "[color=antiquewhite]Varjan! There you are![/color]" A woman stormed in. [url=https://s1.zerochan.net/Rika.%28Mystic.Messenger%29.600.2330854.jpg]She was blonde with green eyes wearing a simple yet elegant garb[/url]. Her beautiful face was marred by her angry expression. "[color=antiquewhite]What are you doing here?! What are you doing to that poor girl?![/color]" She demanded from Varjan. "[color=antiquewhite]I let you out of sight for just one moment and you're off causing gods know what?![/color]" The quiet and peaceful domain of Aylama broken from this one furious woman. "[color=antiquewhite]Release her at once![/color]" She angrily ordered Varjan. "Mom, it's... this isn't what you think..." Varjan tried to explain as he let you go. "[color=antiquewhite]I don't want to hear your f***ing excuses![/color]" Varjan's mother rebuked as she violently pulled him away from your side. "[color=antiquewhite]Go home and prepare for your next match![/color]" She practically shrieked at her son. Varjan said not a word, doing as he was told and quickly exiting the shrine. "[color=antiquewhite]What happens if you're caught off-guard in the tournament because you're not ready? Stupid boy...[/color]" The mother then inhaled as she calmed down. Now with a earnest-seeming smile on her face, she addressed you. "[color=antiquewhite]Sorry about that, my dear. I saw him holding you, are you hurt? What did he do to you?[/color]" She asked with concern. "[color=antiquewhite]Worry not, I shall make sure Varjan is disciplined properly.[/color]" [hr] [center][h2]Seraph Academy ---> City Square[/h2][/center] [center][h3]Practice Halls ---> Northern Parts[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@Frozen0Titan] (KAZ & MAL), [@Pyromaniacwolf] ~~~[/center] [quote=Kazudain][color=7ea7d8]"It seems too easy a reason used, however, and I find it most curious. Perhaps we can talk further at a tavern close by and share a drink, if you're willing?"[/color][/quote] "[color=fff200]The offer is appreciated but I must decline.[/color]" Tozen replied. "[color=fff200]My vacation is coming to an end and I'd like to enjoy the festivities Razelia has to offer while I can. Who knows? This might be my last venture here. Take care, Sir Kazudain.[/color]" ------ [quote=Vuldur][color=ed1c24]"Learn your craft boy, it can't help you if you can't use it."[/color][/quote] "[color=cornflowerblue]I'm. So. Sick. Of HEARING THAT![/color]" Zeen yelled to the leaving [u]Vuldur[/u]. "[color=cornflowerblue]You think I haven't been trying to learn?! You think I'm just some phony magician?! You think it's my fault I'm not as magically attuned as you?![/color]" The boy got off the stage to face [u]Vuldur[/u]. "[color=cornflowerblue]You think I'm insignificant, don't you? You think I'm just a nobody who can't change anything like all those idiots in Seraph Academy.[/color]" Zeen accused the Beastkin. "[color=cornflowerblue]You know what? I'll show you. Let's duel, Beastkin. Right here, right now.[/color]" The boy challenged [u]Vuldur[/u]. It was probably not his wisest decision though he was a little too enraged for any wisdom to show. Meanwhile, all this commotion was attracting a few people. [u]Kazudain[/u] and [u]Maldur[/u] included. [hr] [center][h2]Seraph Academy[/h2] [h3]Practice Halls[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (LIS) ~~~[/center] Zev'jul tried another melee attack and was caught in your trap, getting electrocuted by the lightning around you. And with a powerful slash, the mimicking sorcerer was knocked to the floor although, not reverting to his original form just yet. The referee went over to your downed opponent and hesitantly checked him. "[color=fff79a]Zev'jul is down! Princess Lisiathus is the winner![/color]" The referee announced. The audience roared with cheer for the princess of Razelia. Even your brother joined the cheering, clapping his hands loudly. Meanwhile, Zev'jul reverted to his original appearance moments after he had recovered. "[color=662d91]A fine fight, Miss. Truly the Princess of Razelia.[/color]" Zev'jul complimented you as he got up and dusted himself off. "[color=662d91]Your skills may need refinement but I have no doubt that you can win this tournament with relative ease. Unless of course there is someone here who is equal or more to you in skill and ability. Is there such a participant in this tournament?[/color]" [center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (HIS) ~~~[/center] Both the Wood Elf were awed at your performance. How you leapt and evaded your opponent's attacks. Primera did not react fast enough and you manage to take her bow away. She was also not fast enough to react to your solid punch which sent her to the floor some feet away. The referee went over to your downed opponent and checked her. "[color=fff79a]Primera is down! Hisana is the winner![/color]" The referee announced. What audience there was delivered a soft applause at your victory before exiting the hall. The Elf you beat said not a word as she got up. Completely ignoring you as she made her way out of the hall. "[color=9e0b0f]Yo![/color]" A familiar voice called out to you. "[color=9e0b0f]Remember me? We bumped into each other, remember? Sorry about that.[/color]" It was the black-armored warrior who took your gold while he was screaming about the end of days. "[color=9e0b0f]Nice fight with Zevvie though. Too bad he's not the one I know and sometimes love.[/color]" "[color=9e0b0f]The name's Keith by the way. Keith North. Super Merc who REALLY doesn't want to be here.[/color]" The warrior mercenary introduced himself. "[color=9e0b0f]Say, you wanna hear a secret?[/color]" [center][h3]Southern Gate[/h3] ~~~ [@A Lowly Wretch], [@Polaris North] (RAV) ~~~[/center] [u]Thessir's[/u] attacker was pulled away by [u]Raviel[/u] but did not heed the Beastkin's words, too clouded with rage to even hear anything. The student shook off [u]Raviel's[/u] hold on him and lunged at the Beastkin, sinking his teeth on [u]Raviel's[/u] right ear to inflict pain and to make the Beastkin flinch. After the bite, the student punched [u]Raviel[/u] right in the face and knocked him to the ground. The student was then on top of the Beastkin and continued throwing hooks and punches aimed at [u]Raviel's[/u] head. Meanwhile, [u]Thessir[/u] was allowed to recover as his attacker shifted his attention to the Beastkin and did not pay the Rogue Elf even a sliver of mind. Basically, [u]Thessir[/u] was free to save his savior. He, of course, needed to be careful about it. There was no telling what this rabid-like student could do. [hr] [center][h2]Luminous Citadel ---> Eastern Gate Town[/h2] [h3]Meeting Room ---> Warehouse[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@Frozen0Titan] (TIB), [@AzureKnight] (ENI), [@Polaris North] (FAY) ~~~[/center] [quote=Tibrus Heatherman][color=a2d39c]"Get me the list of items you need and I can procure them within the hour. Where do you want to meet after this?"[/color][/quote] [quote=Faye Nisval][color=aba000]"How about the Radiant Church? We won't look too suspicious if we meet there. So shall we meet again in thirty minutes and start our plan?"[/color][/quote] "[color=mediumslateblue]We are all in agreement then? I shall see you all later.[/color]" ------ Night had fallen and after Athos was given the accessories to be planted on Juan de la Cruz, Athos instructed the three investigators to the warehouse. While Athos would monitor the person, it would be efficient to also investigate the warehouse activities while they were at it. They were told to gather any evidence they find and see. They will be invited to the Luminous Citadel again sometime tomorrow. The warehouse itself appeared to be nothing remarkable. It was just an inconspicuous building sitting on a large plot of land and quite some distance from another building. There appeared to be no one guarding or patrolling the warehouse which made it even more unremarkable. However, the three knew better so they must be careful in approaching and entering these private premises. But how will they do that? That is up to them to decide on a plan of action.