Israr leads the group from the reception area and thinks, "Everything should be okay. There aren't many members here now. Only 1 captain. We should blend in, with them wearing the recruit uniforms and all. Now I can also look at everything!"
He smiles brightly. He takes the group below the reception area and to their first stop: The Dispatch Area.
"Okay, Harmony! This is the Dispatch Area!" Israr's voice echoes. There were no other Sharmeija members near them.
"This place is HUGE!" Kiran scans the entire room. His face is right against the glass. They are standing in a room looking down.
There are train tracks that run in all directions. There are train carts on all the rails, besides one empty rail.
"These are the Main Tracks. They connect to the 3 major guilds of Arkodia. They say that these were the first train tracks that were built!" Israr looks down at the tracks. "At least that's what I've read."
"Where is everyone? I only see a few people." Easton can see some people sitting at tables.
"Almost all Sharmeija members have been dispatched to Virtura. Only a few who have commitments to towns nearby have not gone." Israr sees one of the members on the floor look up.
"L-Let's go everyone! Onto the next stop. The Dispatch Area is below all the Sharmeija Main buildings, so we can go this way." Israr quickly leads the group away to the next building.
The Training Facility.
"Now this is what I'm talking about!" Easton has a smile on his face. He sees many people in grey do fight combos. It goes again and again along with someone else shouting. The shouts can barely be heard by the group standing above and watching.
"M-Maybe don't stand so close to the glass. We don't want to distract them."
"Don't worry! They look focused."
Consus watches the people train. "What are they training?"
"These are some of the newer members. I think they are training to move their Soul Potential Energy efficiently."
"That's the thing Emily skipped over, and what was in the magazine I read." Kiran also has his face close to the glass, almost smudging it.
Consus chuckles at this. "Can you all excuse me? I need to use the bathroom."
"Just down the hall to the left Guild Leader sir! I'll make sure these 2 are looked after well!" Israr salutes.
"Thank you, Israr. I'll be right back." Consus leaves for the bathroom.
Kiran turns to Israr. "So what's Soul Potential Energy?"
"Well now, that's a hard topic to explain…" Israr taps his chin. "Man, I read so many books about it! And still, it doesn't make sense!"
"Don't expect him to tell you red-rank. He's red-rank as well." Easton watches closely as the people below train. "Which means he can't use Soul Potential Energy properly."
"I know a bit! To put it simply… it's this energy inside you. Energy directly from the OmniOne."
"Energy inside you?" Kiran raises his eyebrow
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"Yeah! But… like he said. I'm red-rank, so I can't use it properly, so it's hard to explain. People say it's like a feeling. Soul Potential Energy is directly linked with your gift. That's what I know."
"What's your gift, Israr?"
"Well, it's hard to explain scientifically. But my gift is-"
"What the hell are red-ranks doing in the Training Facility?!" A Sharmeija member wearing a green shield symbol on her chest appears from the corner.
Israr stiffens. "Oh no!"
He starts to stammer, "O-O-Oh hi! You see, we are-"
"Name."
"Israr…"
A blue screen appears in front of the girl with the green shield. She has long black hair and also beige-like skin like Israr. Her hair is pulled into a ponytail.
"Receptionist assistant? What the hell are you doing here?! This place is off-limits!"
"Off-limits?!" Both Kiran and Easton look at Israr.
"You see! I saw these Harmony members and-"
"HARMONY MEMBERS?! The red-rank guild?? Do you think I'm an idiot?! Why are they wearing recruitment clothes then?"
"W-Well… they are… borrowing it."
"BORROWING?! Now I know you're lying!"
"No no!" Israr raises his hands in the air.
"These are spies. And right when Virtura is attacked? So you chose this opportunity to betray Sharmeija?!"
"No! You don't understand."
"I see. So that is why Virtura was attacked! This was part of your plan!"
"What?! No! Why-"
"You are under arrest. I will take you, along with these 2 'recruits' to the interrogation hall!" The ponytail lady walks towards the 3 red-ranks.
Easton stands ready to attack. Israr sees this and immediately steps in front of him. He looks at Easton.
"Don't!"
"What's with all the commotion? Tasha?" A large man with his hair in a man-bun comes around the corner. This man's grey attire is sleeveless.
"There you are, Tasha! I was just talking to someone. Why did you run off?"
"I heard something Captain and came to investigate. And I found these 2 spies and a traitor!" The woman, Tasha, is also standing in a fighting position.
"Spies?! Traitor?! You can't say that in front of a captain!" Israr sweats and bows immediately.
"Sorry Captain Teua! These aren't spies I promise you! And I'm not a traitor!"
"Don't listen to him, Captain! Of course, he would try to deceive someone like you! He tried to fool me by saying these are from Harmony!"
"Harmony? I've heard of that name…" Teua taps his chin.
"What's Harmony again Tasha?"
"It's the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect, Captain Sir."
"No, I mean the guild."
"Oh. It's one of the only red-rank guilds in Arkodia."
"Right! But a red-rank guild wouldn't personally come to Sharmeija. At least it never happened before. It would be too expensive for them."
"Exactly sir. That's how I've seen through this man's lies. The system says he is the receptionist's assistant."
"I'm not lying!" shouts Israr.
"You are! And I am here to take you in! Your punishment will not be light for deceiving Sharmeija!"
"They are from Harmony! And I am not deceiving anyone!"
"More lies."
Teua takes a step forward. "Quiet." The man towers above all the rest. His tattoos on his lower jaw are easily visible.
"Regardless of the accusations, a red-rank should not be in this area. Let alone someone that's not part of a field team."
Israr starts to sweat. "Oh no!"
"I'm sorry to say this, but I must take this up with- OH MY OMNI! IS THAT CONSUS?!"
"Wow. These bathrooms sure are fancy. They even spray water up your-" Consus sees a large man running towards him.
"Oh. Teua? Is that you? I haven't seen you in-"
Teua sprints to Consus and hugs him off the floor.
"18 years… Teua you're hurting me," the words come hoarsely from Consus' mouth.
Teua jumps up and down holding Consus. The 2 Sharmeija members stand and watch in awe as the Captain jumps up and down.
"What's Captain Teua doing?! I've never seen him act like this!"
"How does Captain Teua know the Guild Leader of Harmony?!"
"Oh! Sorry. I got excited." Teua puts down the blonde man. "What are you doing here?"
"Me? I'm here with Marie. I haven't travelled with her in 15 years, so this has been fun."
"What?! Marie-Jane is here? I haven't seen her in 18 years as well!"
"Yeah, she is. We're here on official business."
"Really? For what Guild? I didn't know you two joined a guild."
"Harmony. I am a Co-Guild Leader with her. She's here to see Cashel. I'm looking after our newborns who sneaked on."
"Hahahaha! Just like her to go straight to a Guild Leader! Not even the distribution team!"
Teua bursts out laughing. He grabs his stomach and tilts forward.
Israr folds his arms and gives Tasha a side-eye. "See. I told you they were Harmony members!"
Tasha immediately looks away. "Tsk. Don't lecture me." She glances at her captain. "What's Captain Teua doing with this red-rank? He's so chummy with him."
The Captain looks up back at Consus after laughing. "Ahahaha Ha… Man. I had some flashbacks just now. This is perfect! Consus, would you mind doing me a favour?"
"What's it Teua?"
"Would you mind sparring Tasha for me?"
"HUH?! Captain?! You want me to spar with a red-rank?"
Consus rubs his head. "Are you sure? I'm not the best at that type of thing."
Teua nods. "I believe it will do her good. She's trying to increase her rank and will soon have an evaluation. I think this will be a good learning opportunity for her."
"C-Captain?! What are you doing?! I don't want to hurt a red-rank, let alone a Guild Leader!"
"It's okay Tasha. Listen to your Captain."
"Yes… Right, Sir."
"So what do you say Consus?"
"Hmm. I don't know…"
"Tell you what. If you do it, I'll let your newborns see our analyser. Should help with their gifts, even if they are red-ranks. I'm sure they're having trouble even tapping into it. We brought one in for the recruits."
Consus taps his chin and looks at the floor. "Joseff did say those 2 seem special. I've already gone against Marie's words…"
He smiles and turns to Teua. "All right. That sounds good. I'll do it."