Uh...
This is tough...
Tougher than expected...
I did took a break from SP to work on myself...
But it seems like I don't have a clear path to follow (;-;)
Now, for my goal of achieving Mastery 1 in all 9 Resonic Skills, I need to find a way to impress the warriors so they can trust me with their skill.
But it didn't go as expected.
First of all, everyone's making fun of me. "Oh, it's not worth it.", "Oh, it's gonna be rough for you", "Holy unemployment", "I'll surely attend your funeral after you end up done."
How about they just-
Actually, it's my fault. I shouldn't have been louder with my goals. Because people will make fun of me to pull me back. And I can't let that happen.
I only have a year to accomplish my goal of having all Resonic Skills.
And just like Kae said, a combination of Mastery 1 Resonic Skill can be more powerful than a solo Mastery 4 Resonic Skill.
Now I just need to find a way to impress the warriors...
TRAKKTOR- Well well well, who do we have here in the middle of the road at 7 am?
BAIZHI- Uh... hi?
TRAKKTOR- Didn't see you for a week in HQ. Are you doing well?
BAIZHI- Kind of. After that incident, I was told to take a rest because I was pushing myself too much.
TRAKKTOR- Makes sense. You did push yourself too much lol. Also heard about your goal from people.
BAIZHI- You're here to make fun of me, aren't you?
TRAKKTOR- Nah. I'll say just don't brag about it too much. It's gonna pull you back from accomplishing, and you have a year to achieve it so.
BAIZHI- (!!!!!) Huh? How do you know about it??
TRAKKTOR- Ok buddy. Do you not know I'm the one researching the Liminality? And I'm also the one who's trying to fix your old terminal.
BAIZHI- Right... I forgot about that.
TRAKKTOR- Honestly, sounds a little rough. It's not like you're the first person who survived the Liminality. But thinking about it, that you were in that cave for 3 months under high concentration surprises me.
BAIZHI- You're saying this like I'm some sort of superhuman or something.
TRAKKTOR- Well, I did think about it as a possibility. But after seeing the results of the tests done on you, you're just like any other human. Actually, weaker than a normal human.
What-
BAIZHI- Are you saying this because I got smashed to a wall by that punk?
TRAKKTOR- That, and also, you look underweight as hell. Are you like, allergic to eating or something?
BAIZHI- No- I have a huge appetite. But... I don't know why it's not working for me.
TRAKKTOR- And thinking about your goal, with this body? You're gonna pass out before the curses rot you completely.
BAIZHI- Okay man, chill (T-T)
TRAKKTOR- I'm not joking, bud. Having control over all Resonic Skills and using them in combinations requires tons of strength.
BAIZHI- Why do you think I'm trying to push myself running over 10 kms daily...
TRAKKTOR- Good thing. But running isn't enough. Your muscles need stress so that they can be built up. Like, look at me.
BAIZHI- You really have a nice figure...
TRAKKTOR- Years of training and gym, by the way. Anyways, don't forget you have a job to do in HQ too. Join back soon.
BAIZHI- Yeah.
Now that I think of it, he's not that bad of a person. Maybe I'm not very used to such a tone.
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(in a meeting with all SSPs, Leaders and Executives)
TRAKKTOR- Hmm. Things aren't looking very good. The recent activities of the Liminality have changed drastically.
UTF- How close are we even to the incident which happened 5 years ago?
MINI- What incident?
MILLER- The one who took the lives of dozens of SP Forces and mages, including some of the well-known persons.
MINI- Oh, that one.
RATZ- It's concerning to see how it changed its pattern of victimizing it's preys now.
BONES- Like the one we saw in the cave?
RATZ- Promptly. Weird thing that it was a SP trainee.
RAMOS- (...)
UTF- It's not necessary to know who the person was. The main thing is, the Liminality has changed its pattern over this duration.
JOE- So we have to adapt to the new changes, too, I assume.
NXEN- As if we have any other option. [NAME: NXEN, SSP UNDER PATROL DEPARTMENT, MASTERY 2 IN DATA VISION, MASTERY 1 IN WORLD MASON, MASTERY 1 IN ECHO PULSE]
RATZ- Oh, wait, what about the improvement in our devices you were talking about?
TRAKKTOR- I thought increasing the range of the terminal would solve the issue. But now, seeing the evolving pattern of the Liminality, we need more than that. Matthew and I need to look more into this.
BONES- And how are you gonna accomplish it?
TRAKKTOR- I was thinking to revamp the whole terminal you all have right now. For the past few years, we have been using open-sourced tech in the terminals. But seems like it's time to build everything from scratch.
RAMOS- Fair.
UTF- Good idea.
TRAKKTOR- But this will take a long time with tests and research, so for now, I'll get some small tweaks in everyone's terminal to get the job done for now.
MINI- Cool.
MILLER- You are sitting silent for a long time, Azurely, you good?
AZURELY- Hmm, just thinking about the patterns I've noticed recently. [NAME: AZURELY, SSP UNDER PATROL DEPARTMENT, GUILD LEADER OF THE ORACLE EYE, MASTERY 3 IN LOGIC WEAVER, MASTERY 2 IN DATA VISION, MASTERY 1 IN WORLD MASON, MASTERY 1 IN SOUL MOTION, MASTERY 1 IN KINETIC SPARK]
TRAKKTOR- Or thinking of how to make more money?
(everyone giggles)
AZURELY- Not worried about that anyway, I'm doing great with what I'm getting.
JOE- Rich fella.
AZURELY- I'll keep listening and speak where I feel good.
TRAKKTOR- Yeah, so I'll discuss things with Neon over this and let everyone know about it.
(everyone gives thumbs up)
TRAKKTOR- Shall we wind up the meeting then?
XYLORIL- Can anyone tell me about the recent SP Trainee incident? [NAME: XYLORIL, SSP UNDER JUSTICE & THM DEPARTMENT, MASTERY 1 IN SOUL MOTION]
(everyone staring at him)
XYLORIL- What?
TRAKKTOR- Yeah, we sometimes forget you exist.
XYLORIL- Bro.
MILLER- Miller thinks that because you have been inactive for a while.
XYLORIL- I'm a little busy with some personal stuff. But that's not the point. I'm curious because I heard that the trainee was from the Justice Department.
TRAKKTOR- Oh well, why not ask about it with your leader herself?
KAE- (o_o;)
TRAKKTOR- I'll let her do the honours to explain that.
MILLER- Miller doesn't wanna remember that shit again.
XYLORIL- Was it that bad?
KAE- Well... he kind of abused his position and tried to attack some of our SPs.
XYLORIL- Bruh what??
AZURELY- Damn.
MINI- Not gonna lie, I checked his past violations, they weren't good either.
TRAKKTOR- Funny thing is, how well he tried to hide his real self, even to pass the SP Recruitment Process.
MILLER- That really doesn't make sense. Our recruitment procedures aren't that easy, is it?
TRAKKTOR- That gives only one conclusion. Kae?
KAE- Uh... it might have been my fault somewhere...
JOE- I don't like that person at all after knowing he tried to throw hands at Miller.
MILLER- Miller's fine. Don't worry.
XYLORIL- Well, I hope he's fired or something.
TRAKKTOR- Or is he?
KAE- (...)
RAMOS- Anyways, I think we should wrap up the meeting since our main discussion is done.
TRAKKTOR- I forgot to tell one thing.
RAMOS- What?
TRAKKTOR- Since I have been more busy in the development side, I'm resigning from my leadership position.
JOE- Whoa.
NXEN- Damn.
UTF- Do you have someone who can take over the position then?
TRAKKTOR- Actually, I do. And that is Mini.
MINI- Wha... me???
TRAKKTOR- Seeing your performance over a year genuinely impressed me. You shall take the leadership from now on.
(everyone applauds)
MINI- Thank you!!
TRAKKTOR- Take the leader terminal from me later, and it's time to change cabins too.
MINI- Yes sir.
TRAKKTOR- Also, dear leaders, I'll be taking feedback from your juniors regarding your performance next week. I hope I don't hear anything bad :)
MILLER- Got it.
RATZ- Well, I don't know if I'm cooked.
MINI- Spooky.
KAE- Uh...
TRAKKTOR- Anyways, meeting dismissed.
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