Brimful Depravation

"Recording?, Like the thing a camera does, those incredibly expensive artifacts that are used for… , Recording?!"; The scream of Khallyon immediately clarifies his ideas by understanding, or rather, not comprehending how this transparent stone can do so many different things, especially something that any person would literally "Kill" for.

Although, unlike a normal surveillance recording, this transparent stone does it in a three dimensional way, well, technically four dimensions since this "Video" has a time duration.

More people arrive to the secluded spot in the Library, as the Beautiful Young Lady acts tranquil as if she were simply studying rather than masturbating in a public space.

The word in the transparent stone change from "Recording" to "Memory Exceeded"; Below this word appears another notification, "Extract", "Erase" and a countdown of 30 minutes,

Curious about the transparent stone full functionality; Khallyon touch the word "Extract", appearing two small spherical silhouettes in the structure, demanding two Åyûrïc Nodes in retribution.

Seemingly a good deal, Khallyon materializes the Nodes, being absorbed into the stone, and getting in return a Shard with a painting of the secluded spot, merging with his right hand as other Shards do; And appearing again the options of "Extract" and "Erase" with the countdown still ongoing.

Khallyon decide to have a second copy of this video and erase the original record; This grants him access to the "Memory", seeing hundreds, then thousands or maybe millions of videos.

Not all the records are related to sexual activities, as some are clearly fights, or simply show a discussion; Which makes obvious that this transparent stone has enough capacity to discern what is relevant and useful, omitting the evident interest on debauchery.

"Are you… , Alive?"; Ask Khallyon aloud, knowing how stupid is to do so.

Obviously, there is no answer, but for Khallyon is simply unthinkable that a mere object can achieve such a level of reasoning and signs of choice without developing self awareness.

Or that is what his parent's friends said to him, since this is one of the reasons why Invasive Territories are created, and unfortunately, they tend to be more accidental than incidental, even when the latter are extremely more dangerous in comparison to the former.

"*Sigh*, It is okay if you are shy, but help me to assist you"; Attempts Khallyon again, whatsoever, no answer come "How do I get rid of the Memories, Or how do I make it so you can store more records?".

The transparent stone shows a new array of 5 per 5 small spherical silhouettes, demanding a total of 25 Åyûrïc Nodes.

Khallyon needs only three seconds to cast the requested Åyûrïc Nodes, being fastly absorbed by the structure, demanding another round of energy immediately.

"I am only going to give you a total of 1,000 Åyûrïc Nodes, don't ask for more"; State Khallyon with a gentle smile, as he sees himself as the transparent stone, just when no one else was by his side, until his caring and mature Aunt Solange welcomed and fed him.

After delivering the 1,000 Åyûrïc Nodes, the transparent stone don't ask for more, and Khallyon says calmly "I am returning tomorrow in the morning, but I would give you only 500 Nodes, if I don't have any need during the day, later in the night, I will provide another 1,000".

Silence prevails in the corridor, and Khallyon decides to get back at the initial separation of Paths, finally checking the Right side.

The spiral staircase going down shows an entrance, not a passage, a real door of bright red metal, another impossible item unless you acquire it from an Imperishable Monolith, or in a Random Shard.

{That looks like a prison, better not going near, I am not sure if is safe, and I am still recovering from the lost of Vitality due to the Imperishable's Joke; And I can always check this location later}

Khallyon climbs the stairs, moving in the same direction as before for an indeterminate amount of time.

{It was three and a half or a little more than four kilometers, if I am correct, it should be at the opposite end in relation to the Left Passage, just a few floors above, better not risk it and be caught by someone at the other side}

Retuning to the original passage, Khallyon plans mentally his schedule.

{Tomorrow I will check the possible locations of all the exits, as I know the Corridor of Londra's Office is pretty much devoid of transit, is the safest passage to use until prove otherwise}

Using eight Åyûrïc Nodes at the initial wall, Khallyon goes out of the tunnel, strolling around the hall's of Tiaone for another twenty or so minutes.

The Young Man has an obvious destination in mind, the Cafeteria, as he is hungry after Investing so many Åyûrïc Nodes, plus, consuming food is one of the easiest and most accesible ways to recover Vitality.

As expected, the location is crowded, not like the courtyard swarmed with the Clubs and Freshman a few hours ago, but most than a quarter of the place is being occupied by a multitude of people.

Even so, this is only the internal part of the Cafeteria, since the area outside, although covered by a rooftop to diminish or prevent the harsh weather, is comparably smaller and usually reserved for Nobles or rich people who rent the tables for their personal use.

{Aunt Solange was truly invested on "Buying" the right for one of the tables, at least I convinced her to not… , *Sigh*, Why I am not even surprised?}

In the right side of the Cafeteria, a series of more private tables is arranged; Having a thin wooden partition lined with an Åyûrïc Field that prevents hearing what is happening inside, as well as blurring whatever is visible.

Is one of this tables what caught Khallyon's attention, as his designation, "Cadet DICK-69", is placed in one of this tables.

{Aunt Solange already bought this, It would be a waste not to make use of it}

Before going to his Personal Table; Khallyon checks the opposite side, seeing several establishments with different foods and menus available.

One of this locals looks exactly like the bar in a canteen; A familiar environment since Khallyon got a temporary job in a tavern three years ago.