I want to believe you, but they've mixed technology and magic in forbidden ways, harnessing the negative energy left from Dark Force's battles. Too dangerous. Too unstable. You don't know how it works. I'm not even sure they know how it works. Even safely disabling it demands an esper at least.
She processed this for a moment. Then repeated the more relevant bit for future playbacks.
'Dark energy. From Dark Force's battles. ...If that is the case, then they must be insane. Or desperate.'It only cemented her already established decision to have her along to assist with the situation. But this sparked other reflections. She had wondered why such an advanced civilization would limit themselves to just the one planet. Why not expend? And this could perhaps explain it.
'Has Dark Force manifested and waged battle on Ragol? Would this be the reason they cling to the inside of the planet?'And that was truly worrisome. Historically, Dark Force usually found its way back through the manipulation of a powerful nation, corrupting it to forge itself a way back.
If that civilization had been manipulated into using dark energy, from Dark Force no less, it was dreadful to think of what they might have brought back in time with them. Perhaps without even their knowing.
You would let me? I-I can do this! Thank you! Thank you so much! Like Lutz and the other espers of the legends, I will do my best to help solve this!
Min Yung beamed with joy.
'Looks like we'll be spending a lot of time together, then!'She beckoned her to follow.
'Your magic staff is likely still under analysis. We're probably done scanning it and any further experimentation, if any, can wait. I'll have it retrieved for your convenience. You are henceforth under my responsibility and I will put my faith in you. And protect you. For the record; Although I strongly believe that a nation ruled by magic is destined to fall, especially considering Dark Force's connection to the long-time practitioners of magic. But even had we cleared Ragol of ARKAS and made the planet apparently safe for colonization again, this ancient civilization would likely have ruined it. If we carry through all of this and succeed, Espers such as Elle and yourself will be among those who made it possible for Parum to secure a future on Ragol for its citizens. And save perhaps many more! I will not forget this.'She paused.
'We should prepare. A new expedition is planned for tomorrow.'She then turned to Eden.
'I have sent a message to our civic inspector Bassknot. He is to arrange for his return to Parum as soon as possible. Go with him and send our data on this threat to the administrators. Return to me when that is done, if called or if you judge that the situation requires it. Bassknot will use his old office in Parum and await further instructions.'Eden encrypts the recorded data on the photon pad, dismisses it and makes a quick bow to both Arryk and Min Yung.
'As you command, administrator.'occ: Bassknot will use 2 accumulated Real Rank favors to book a Transport. It'll arrive 1 minute after it is called, for unlimited distance within the same plane to reach Parum within 1d12 hours. He'll be doing office work during the trip. Min Yung will be doing her updates for the day while going through her administrative tasks, mostly involving paperwork.
Parum voyage duration 1d12 : 1, total 1
