Monday, 08.05.2364

Around midday, Kawao and Koru were summoned to Syd.

He was in the main hall of the hideout, the same place where they had joined the rebellion, and he finally had their first missions ready.

Filled with anticipation, they entered the hall, which was as bustling as ever.

The only calm area was the large table in the center, now empty except for Syd, who sat there with a few documents spread out before him.

As they approached, he noticed them.

“Ah, there you are! Sit down, sit down.”

Once they had taken their seats, Syd folded his hands together and looked at them seriously.

“First of all, I’m pleased with how your training has gone. I’ve been observing you from time to time. You’ve made great progress!”

“We wouldn’t have achieved that without your help,” Kawao said.

“Nonsense! You delivered the results; I merely provided the tools. But let’s get to the point—your first missions.”

They swallowed nervously.

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“First, you’ll both head north. Your joint target will be the fork in the road leading to Cruscrax.

There, Kawao, you’ll meet another field agent. He doesn’t have a Nyd but is skilled at staying hidden. Together, you’ll take over a small army outpost controlling the fork.

Meanwhile, Koru, you’ll remain out of sight until they’ve secured the outpost. Once you’ve received their signal, you’ll head to Cruscrax, where your next mission will begin.

At the same time, Kawao, you’ll continue north to Kunkan to begin your next task.”

“Does this mean we won’t be traveling together after the first mission?” Koru asked.

“Exactly!”

“But why? I need to stop him from going on a rampage!”

“And you’ve done such a great job of that here!” Syd countered sarcastically.

Koru was frustrated and slightly dejected, unable to argue.

“Don’t get me wrong,” Syd continued. “We’d love to send you both together toward Kaisan, but right now, you’re much more valuable to us here in the south.

Strange things have been happening in Cruscrax recently. Some residents are disappearing, and there are rumors of a conspiracy spreading through the city.

Your job will be to join the rebels there and get to the bottom of it!

But don’t worry about Kawao—you’ll see him again sooner or later!”

Koru glanced at Kawao for a moment, then slowly calmed down.

“Alright. I understand!”

“Good!” Syd said before turning to Kawao.

“Once you reach Kunkan, the local rebels will train you to improve your stealth skills.

You need to master this to ensure you don’t jeopardize future missions or the achievement of your goals. Right now, you’re far too easily spotted.”

After a pause, Kawao replied:

“I understand. I was trained as a warrior, an unforgiving hunter—not someone who sneaks around or hides.

But if it helps me reach my goal, I’ll do my best to learn stealth.”

“That’s the spirit!

You’ll both set off tomorrow morning. Rest until then—you’ll be woken when it’s time.”

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Meanwhile, at the same time, Feratu also departed from Kurani.

His mission remained a secret until the very end.