Brimful Depravation

The array of Random Shards exchanged by Khallyon is quite variated, yet, two constants prevail, being Artifacts and Traits the only Gifts he obtain.

] A • 1★N [ Cotton Shirt ] 35% • C [

] A • 2★N [ Silk Scarf ] -105% • C [

] T • 1★N [ Endurance ] 125% • S [

{Is the first time I see this percentages; They probably represent how "Good" or "Bad" this Gifts are for me}

] A • 3★N [ Spandex Boxers ] -275% • C [

] A • 2★N [ Leather Gauntlet ] -58% • C [

] T • 4★N [ Meditation ] -450% • U [

{This are pretty good, but awful for me, now I kinda get why people rant about the Shards, they are truly Random}

] A • 1★N [ Cotton Boxers ] 35% • C [

] A • 4★N [ Cold Bracelet ] -116% • C [

] T • 3★N [ Steel Fists ] 28% • U [

{What are the function of the letters on the right side?, they are not the "A" of "Artifacts" or the "T" of "Traits", as it happens on the left side}

] A • 1★N [ Cotton Socks ] 35% • C [

] A • 2★N [ Silk Headband ] -105 • C [

] T • 5★N [ Komodus Skin ] 400% • U [

{That is something actually useful for me, I mean, "400%!", Has to be really good}

] A • 3★N [ Spandex Top ] -275% • C [

] A • 2★N [ Electron Pistol ] 200% • S [

] T • 1★N [ Stamina ] 150% • S [

{I guess this is not so bad, after all, could have been far worse}

Opening his eyes, Khallyon separate his hands from the Wild Monolith, seeing that he is the last member of the Exploration Group in being ready.

"Wow, you sure took your time to get out of there!"; Comment Naíndra with joking intonation and obvious curiosity on what Khallyon receive from his Random Shards.

Nevertheless, before he can reply, Instructor Londra command the Exploration Group to align in their Standard Formation.

The Youngsters act fast, leaving the tunnel under the Dead Tree, and resuming their previous task of scouting the area around Naguck Village.

The results are fruitless, aside the [Dark Shadow Hurdle], there is absolutely nothing that can be considered dangerous enough to explain the disappearances reported by the Village.

{I am almost sure about Londra being already aware of the Wild Monolith location; Even so, I don't understand why she told us about the missing people, Could it be a facade to hide the fact that she knows about a Wild Monolith?; Or there is an actual threat near the Village?}

"Sufficient for today"; Proclaim Instructor Londra, putting a smile of relief on Leroy's face "The Infamous Clouds of Naguck are going to appear in an hour, we are heading back to the Village".

Without further ado, nor waiting for an explanation, the Exploration Group walks back to the perimeter Palisade of Naguck Village, displaying their Credentials of Tiaone so the Guards allow their entrance into the settlement.

Only a few seconds have passed since the Exploration Group enter in the Village, when the clear blue sky is suddenly invaded by greyish clouds that refresh the environment.

The chilling breeze is not different than a Ghost traversing across someone's body, at least that is the feeling for those who doesn't have an [Åyûrïc Field] to prevent this nauseous eerie sensation.

{This wasn't mentioned in my Parent's Log, on the contrary, they write notes about the stifling heat of Naguck so often, that is frankly tiresome}

The Exploration Group continues strolling over the streets of Naguck Village, arriving at a large building in which it is possible to see countless Cadets, Recruits and Instructors of several Academies.

"This is The Recreation, Exchange and Accommodation Center Of Naguck"; Say Instructor Londra with her usual stern attitude, as the Cadets under her care enter in the large building.

"We would be spending the rest of our stay here, in 'Treacon', Is not what I wanted for your test, but following orders is an important part of anyone's training".

Although these words can be interpreted as an indirect scolding towards Leroy and Tania; The truth is, they apply for every single person here, except that the other members of the Exploration Group are more careful and sensible in their actions.

Ethreus raise his hand and Instructor Londra authorize her Cadets to speak freely "How long is going to be our stay Instructor?".

"Until the next Zeppler comes to Naguck Village, two or four days at most".

{So there is traffic to this Village, approximately every 60 hours, that is more constant than before; As my Parent's Log mention that Zepplers usually came only in one occasion each week}

"We have any specific purpose now that we are here in Naguck?"; Inquire Leroy with evident suspicion on the actions of Instructor Londra.

"To promote bonds of camaraderie and support among the Cadets of various Academies; As well as find the Traits, and Repercussion most suitable and compatible with each one of you".

That is not the truth, as the words clearly are a prefabricated reply, but that itself is a response for the Cadets, which makes way too obvious that the disappearances outside the Village, somehow are related to this building, most likely, the staff.

{That is preoccupying, Those behind the missing people have to be very stupid or extremely powerful to not care about pissing off any of the Academies}

"Are we free to roam around Naguck Village?, Or we are confined to Treacon?"; Inquire Elton, the arrogant Cadet is aware of how easy is to pick up a country girl and make her spend a passionate night, and he can't waste the opportunity.

"Is up to any of you"; Express Instructor Londra "At least after 17:30 in the noon, and at 7:30 in the morning, all of you must be already here in the vestibule, this will be your schedule for the next few days"…

{Wow, Londra basically is screaming our plans for… , Oh… , shit, she is going to use us as a bait}

"Tomorrow in particular, we will be heading to the forest, "Graveyards", are quite common in that place, "Crypts" appear occasionally too, so prepare yourselves by keeping in mind that Attributes and Åyûrïc are the only way to eliminate immaterial creatures; You are dismiss, enjoy your free time"…