(in the office of the Justice Department, HQ, Remiss City)
Well, I'm glad I remembered directions.
This new retractable purple uniform looks amazing. I remember seeing SPs wearing these, always wanted to wear them. Well, thankfully, now I am standing along with them.
I wonder if I could get the blue uniform SSPs wear.
.
Right.
My final moments will arrive by the time I ever get promoted to SSP.
Forget it, Ramos told me not think about my death or curse. I'll stick to that.
(outside the Leader's Office)
Alright, time to report.
(as soon as he opens the door, he gets immediately hugged by Kae)
BAIZHI- What the-
KAE- Omg, welcome back!!! (hugs tightly) I can't tell how much I missed you, Baizhi!!! [NAME: KAE, MASTERY 2 IN PRIMAL SKETCH, MASTERY 1 IN WORLD MASON, MASTERY 1 IN VIVID RENDER, MASTERY 1 IN ECHO PULSE]
BAIZHI- (pats her shoulder) I- I can't breathe- Help-
KAE- Oh my bad my bad (leaves him). Are you okay?
BAIZHI- (heavily breathes) Yeah... I think I'm okay...
That was truly a breathtaking hug...
KAE- I'm sorry, I got so excited after seeing you back hehe...
BAIZHI- Really? I thought everyone had forgotten me. Or perhaps, as if anyone ever remembered me or noticed me.
KAE- Aww. It's okay, I did notice you, okay?
BAIZHI- Yeah... You did more than that, assisted me in everything when I was a solo SP Trainee. I'm thankful to you for your help.
KAE- You're welcome (^^)
She's still so kind...
KAE- Congrats on becoming SP!!!!!!
BAIZHI- Thank you. Oh, by the way, congratulations on getting the Leader position over the Justice Department.
KAE- Thank you!!!! I never expected to receive such a position (>_<)!!!
BAIZHI- But I did.
KAE- Really?
BAIZHI- Yeah... I mean, you were one of the most active SSPs out there. Not to mention, your mission experience is 2000+.
KAE- Ah... but that's like 2 years of my experience. I forgot what your mission experience is.
BAIZHI- 200... 10 times lower than you.
KAE- (giggles) It's alright, it's still very good for an SP Trainee. Now that you're full SP, I expect great performance from you (^_^)!!!
BAIZHI- I will do my best.
KAE- Good (^^). Your cabin is especially next to me, okay?
BAIZHI- Whoa... okay.
KAE- Now get back to work :>
BAIZHI- Bet.
I have never been this excited for the job. Now that I am a full SP. I will become the best out of everyone.
While walking back to my cabin, I met another familiar lady. I think I have met her before.
Oh wait.
????- (looks at him) Uh, is that him?
BAIZHI- (looks left, then right, then back to her)
????- (approaches him) Hello!!! Do you remember me?
BAIZHI- Wait, you were the one I helped in managing the RSC Festival '25. Your name was... uh...
????- Mini :D [NAME: MINI, MASTERY 2 IN PRIMAL SKETCH, MASTERY 1 IN VIVID RENDER, MEMBER OF EVENTS COMMITTEE, SSP UNDER SERVICE DEPARTMENT]
BAIZHI- Yes yes. My bad, I'm kind of still remembering things here.
MINI- Oh, right, that reminds me to ask, you went missing for months, dude.
I need to refrain from telling people that I was found in the cave infected by the Liminality.
BAIZHI- Oh, uh... long vacation to Hidden Valley.
MINI- Oh. Weren't you kicked out of there?
BAIZHI- Not the valley, but a place near Hidden Valley. My friend lives there, so yeah.
MINI- I see. Anyways, welcome back!! And also, congratulations on the promotion to full SP.
BAIZHI- Thank you.
???????- Hey Mini, wassup.
MINI- Hi!!! I'm good, how about you?
???????- All good. Uh, your new friend?
MINI- A little old one. He helped me with my event during the RSC Festival '25.
BAIZHI- Baizhi.
???????- (handshakes) Reposed. Nice to meet you. [NAME: REPOSED, SP UNDER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, A POPULAR ACTIVIST IN REMISS CITY]
BAIZHI- Wait, I remember you being in the Justice Department...
REPOSED- Oh. Yeah, I was there before. But I had to change because I felt overworked there.
BAIZHI- Uh...
MINI- (whispers) He has beef with Kae and Astro.
BAIZHI- (O_O)
REPOSED- I feel relieved ever since I changed departments. I feel more relaxed here. And of course, my partner-in-crime is also in the same department after all :P
BAIZHI- Uh, who?
REPOSED- His name is Omar. Don't worry, I believe you're new SP. You will meet everyone one by one.
BAIZHI- Ah, hopefully...
REPOSED- Hmm?
MINI- I think he's feeling a little nervous xD
BAIZHI- Kind of...
REPOSED- (laughs) It's fine, mate. You will get used to this new environment soon.
????????- (coughs)
REPOSED- (!!!!!)
MINI- Oop-
????????- Seriously... talking during work hours? Tsk tsk, bad ethics.
MINI- Sowwy xD
REPOSED- Ah, we were guiding the new kid in the block.
????????- (looks at Baizhi) Ah, a new face.
BAIZHI- Yeah... my name is-
????????- (interrupts) Yeah, yeah, whatever. I care less what your name is. Just don't be a nuisance, please. And both of you have so many tickets pending, get back to finishing them before I sentence you both to the furry basement.
MINI- Lol, okay.
REPOSED- On it.
????????- Hmm. (walks away)
BAIZHI- Uh. Who was he?
MINI- Trakktor. Leader of the Service Department and Head of the Defence Sector. All the machines, terminals, and devices we use were invented by him.
BAIZHI- I don't like the way he talks.
REPOSED- Lol, he's like that, but don't worry. He's a nice and chill guy.
BAIZHI- Sure.
REPOSED- Anyways, I'll get back to work before he comes.
MINI- Same lol. We'll see you later.
BAIZHI- Okay.
(Both leaves.)
Hmm, I should get working then.
I went to my cabin, sat on my chair, waiting for the work to drop by my desk.
In the meantime, I found a short article on Resonic History and THM System here.
Wait, I wanna read it. And reading this gave me a lot of insight.
Basically, it's said that the Resonic Skills are a blessing from the warriors who forged the skills in their prime. And all 9 guilds here preach their warriors who blessed them with their skills.
Logos, the Warrior behind Logic Weaver, worshipped by The Cipher Order.
Ferronix, the Prime Architect behind Solid Essence, worshipped by The Forge Heart.
Aetheris, the Kinetic Breath behind Soul Motion, worshipped by The Kinetic Pulse.
Luminais, the Weaver of Shaders behind Vivid Render, worshipped by The Prism Veil.
Tectonus, the Foundation Pillar behind World Mason, worshipped by The Bastion Shell.
Pyrosyn, the Particle King behind Kinetic Spark, worshipped by The Flare Legion.
Graphion, the First Stroke behind Primal Sketch, worshipped by The Scripted Ink.
Oculon, the System Seer behind Data Vision, worshipped by The Oracle Eye.
Resonus, the Eternal Frequency behind Echo Pulse, worshipped by The Sonic Hollow.
And their skills, truly amazing.
Logic Weaver, the art of rewriting the fundamental laws and "if/then" rules of reality to bend the world to your command.
Solid Essence, the power to manifest raw energy into physical mass, giving 3D volume and shape to the intangible.
World Mason, the ability to construct the very environment and manipulate spatial geometry to forge fortresses out of thin air.
Soul Motion, the sacred breath that grants the gift of independent movement and vitality to the motionless and inanimate.
Vivid Render, the mastery over the final look, lighting, and surface of reality to weave perfect shaders and light into existence.
Kinetic Spark, the command over the explosive, flowing, and chaotic particles that dance between the threads of creation.
Echo Pulse, the authority to command the vibrations, rhythms, and sounds of the air to shatter silence and matter alike.
Data Vision, the insight to access the hidden menus and "stats" of the universe, seeing the truth behind the world's interface.
Primal Sketch, the foundational craft of creating the first runes and flat blueprints that serve as the origin of all alchemic works.
It's said that to receive a Resonic Skill, you need to impress the respective warrior and show them you're worthy of their skill.
You can have more than one Resonic Skill, but can only join any one of the Resonic Guilds, depending on what Resonic Skill you're good at.
Or in my case... Only 1 Guild... Since I have Mastery 1 Vivid Render. I remember getting this skill out of nowhere during one of my missions.
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[BAIZHI- (bleeding) Ugh...
(the anomaly approaching towards him with sharp claws)
BAIZHI- No... I can't lose like this... I still... have to prove my worth... for SP...
(the anomaly jumps at him to attack)
BAIZHI- (his eyes, and one of his nerves on his right hand, glows orange) I'm not losing. (shoots a flare at the anomaly, shattering it into dead pixels) What the... Did I... (looks at its hand, smoking) How did I...
[WARRIOR LUMINAIS IS IMPRESSED WITH YOUR GUTS TO WIN, GRANTS YOU MASTERY 1 VIVID RENDER]]
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Yep.
That day, I received my first Resonic Skill, as well as my first Resonic Title, from Astro herself. Although I thought to stick with my Resonic Skill and get higher mastery. But all I got was my arms exploding several times by pushing myself far.
Yes, your body can get a severe injury if you try to push beyond limits. This is why it took a lot of Mastery 4 Mages over the years to reach that level.
Also, not sure if it's only me, but I can sense the warriors watching me from above, as if I can hear what they feel about me. So, they keep watching you and grant you their skill if you impress them.
Hmm.
Wait.
Ramos told me to set a goal to keep myself motivated to live until my death arrives.
And I think I know the perfect goal >:)
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