386. A Seedy Commitment – Resolution

386. A Seedy Commitment – Resolution

Frost found it almost impossible to believe that they were not aware of the Seeds. It must have been a card that was played only recently by the Impuritas. Between the counterfeit coins, stolen magic, and technology – and even the destruction of it; she quickly understood how much pressure already existed on the shoulders of the Ateliers.

The Seed situation was a powerful opening issue that no one had any immediate remedies for as it was ill understood. At best the resolution for the Seeds were to capture or eliminate those already transformed by the Seed, and to recover as many unused Seeds as possible.

This was the suggestion of Magus.

“This is on the heels of a Corrupted uprising in the Nex Megalopolis. Question.” Beholder Descartes 3 suddenly asked both the Arbiter and the Amalgam. With an approving nod from both, the woman continued: “Our focus is primarily on the Nex Megalopolis?”

“Currently, yes. We’re bound to the Nex Megalopolis. But decisions here should and will affect branches of your Ateliers across Elysia. Aside from that, yes – our priority is absolutely the Nex Megalopolis. It failed at its primary function.” Frost reminded them.

“The defense of the Nexus. Seeds were sowed behind its walls. By a worm amongst us no less. How shameful.” Knalzark grumbled, staring inquisitively at the tiny, golden Seed. “This will not be easy to detect. It has a melancholic call. It would not be my first instinct to eat it, but that Seed begs one to swallow it.”

“Oh? You can feel a signature from it?” Beholder Umbra seemed surprised.

“It’s fainter than the Genesis Stones. However, it is a surface-level phenomenon. It will be easier to detect in the grand scheme of things. A new Aspect can be developed to detect the Seeds.” Knalzark confidently affirmed. “Pardon my curiosity.”

“Please, do take it.” Magus tossed the Seed towards the tall Dwarf.

It lit up like a shooting star as it fell into his palms.

“The value of this Seed must be exceptional. I can already picture it now. The promise of strength. The elevation of a puny soul into untold heights. But at what cost?” Knalzark’s fingers struggled to crush the Seed.

Evergreen caught on so incredibly quickly that it elated Satania enough to warrant a smug smile. The main issue with the Seeds was that any related incidents could occur anywhere at any time with likely varying degrees of danger. The Guilds were widespread enough where news could be picked up and be dealt with by Adventurers, or by Associations.

With how fragmented the Ateliers were now, creating a personalized team to deal with the Seeds was difficult, but not impossible. Rather, it was a certainty but would be used only for major operations and far deadlier incidents.

The Nex Megalopolis was massive, and without the Eyes it would be difficult to eradicate the Seeds.

“Hunger is a powerful drive.” Galia stated. “We’d be fools believing the Seeds can be removed at will without major repercussions. You all make promises, but you know that the state of our Ateliers will make fulfilling it difficult. Beholder Knalzark. How many Manufactories do you have direct communication with?”

“20%. It would have been 50% were it not for your past meddling... Hunger. You would know of its danger, Human.” He spat. “The best course of action isn’t one that’s specific. It’ll be an effort on multiple fronts.”

Frost couldn’t agree more, and the others were satisfied by this resolution.

Caldera Industries promised to create a product that could detect the Seeds. These were to be issued to specific personnel who undertook missions relating to the Seeds. The Repenters Satania spoke of would not be focusing on dealing with the Seeds. Rather, they’d be focusing on a multitude of efforts, but primarily on something far more sinister.

The recovery of the many fallen Genesis Stones.

This was where the Archivist finally revealed the power of the Floor of Civilization.

Through it, the Eyes of the Nex Megalopolis were partially restored.

And with the Golden Index’s only woe it was willing to admit now resolved, the torch was passed on to the Chained Theocracy.RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only