Bolt- So it is Sam, Eric and that girl named Mira, he mentioned to us earlier.
Lyria- Seems like that, and apparently the methods Eric used to trap Mira inside Skyveil, makes us think that she could've been a far more greater threat, that someone had planned all their journey along just to trap her in a state where she can't use any of her powers and keep her away from any acts.
AAA- Quite smart, if you ask me. And who knows what the powers of Mira are, if you are a Consort who is stronger than Crestfallen, then you better watch out for what's about to come from her, if by any chance she is released into the wild.
Bolt- So the true power comes from the stars? That must mean there are around 80-90 of these people.
Lyria- That, I cannot guarantee because there is more to become a Consort, and staying alive. The Consort power allows people to not even age, grants them freedom as to when they can die and stuff like that.
AAA- So, umm...who taught you all this?
Lyria- My teacher in the Flux Academy, he was later killed as he knew too much about the origins, or knowledge that he should've never known. Im quite lucky if I have to say that I'm still alive after knowing all this much.
Bolt- Yea you sure are, I mean 3000 years ago, if someone found a cure to a disease, out of nowhere they would be found missing and then later declared dead. The reason is to never be spoken of, like there is some underground society working from the shadows.
AAA- Hey, such is even common in this era, the more you talk about it, the more insecure I feel, knowing we don't have the complete freedom to learn everything.
Lyria- Guess what now? That applies to even the individuals who have the power of the stars. They are only granted freedom in their lifespan, so technically speaking they're not completely immortal.
AAA- So, which stars' Consort is our dear friend Crestfallen.
Lyria- The Vanguard member, Crestfallen, is the Consort of Orion and the frontline member of the Vanguard, so he isn't someone to be just underestimated, His lifespan and number of lives can be more than what we even expect, but---
Bolt - We need to get rid of him, I just know for a feeling that he isn't going to leave this universe without wreaking some havoc around.
Lyria- ...the peace bullshit he talks about, really is very unbelievable even if he is putting up a braver act.
Bolt- Well, in that case, the Overseer, also being a Consort shouldn't have too many problems, with fighting the Vanguard member.
AAA - That's where you get it wrong. Overseer's are just politically superior, but when it comes to a one on one brawl, you would always want to bet on a Vanguard member. There's only a handful number of people form the UBH, who have actually managed to survive them and get away. None even being able to defeat them in battle.
Lyria- No matter how silly they act, they are much more superior as they have always learnt the harsh ways of living as a Consort. Note to say this that not all of the Overseers are Consorts. But it could just be that Sam is a special case in this scenario.
Bolt- Speaking of which, is this passage ever going to even end? Seems like we've been walking for quite sometime and not realised about it since we were speaking so much.
AAA- Up ahead, look, it seems like that is the Door, the one with the Scorpio logo.
Bolt- Just one door? Doesn't it seems very suspicious? I had a feeling that this riddle would lead us to multiple doors.
Lyria- Well since this one door is our only route to take, the both of you stay behind me, I'll take the lead. And please don't start the cliché dialogues abouty safety. *she turns around and says with her red eyes flashing very darkly* If there is anyone who can destroy the entirety of Echelon, within a single slash, it is ME.
Bolt- Chill down! Who brought you up???!! you seemed like you're gonna actually do it. Not saying that I don't believie you it's just that---
AAA- She can get sometimes like that, but if you have confidence and have that confident person by your side, then what is even there to fear?
The door is opened by Lyria and followed by AAA and Bolt, they both enter a huge empty room. The room has very gloomy vibes and there are multiple items like a table and chair, a television even above the heads of the three. Lyria senses that there is nothing harmful. But right after that a theme song starts to play.
Welcome, destined folks, may you folks with gratitude,speak to the great overseer, the honorable madam awaits your arrival after your final trial.
???- Seems you have arrived, now for the final trial, read it aloud
Both Lyria and Bolt take guard but AAA takes it easy and starts to read it aloud.
AAA- Set forth, your benefaction, for those who are fortunate enough to enter this room are welcome here!
???- Tell me, what do you understand by this?
Bolt- Overseer Sam, it seems you want some offerings....
???- Uhh...uhhh....that was quicker than I expected. Anyways let's cut to the chase. You see this button? Click this and you shall meet up with me in this hall above.
None of them have realised but all this time, the Overseer has been waiting in her comfy chair above.
???- You, Red eyes, how haven't you noticed me? Making me want to underestimate you purposely don't you?
Lyria- Nah nothing like that
With that Lyria, presses the button and the room rotates and turns upsode down again. This time the three are face to face with the Overseer who is relaxedly sitting on the couch.
???- So I've been observing your movements since your time at the 674th floor.
Not gambling with the others I see.
Bolt- Isn't something we're interested at the moment.
Sam- But it's fine, you can address me as Sam. I am the Overseer of Echelon, it's a pleasure to meet you all.
Lyria- We...have some questions...
Sam - Oh sure, go ahead!
Lyria- What happened to our Internet connections? And why isn't anyone here that much worried about it?
Sam- Oh don't worry about that, we've informed everyone about the issues and that it will be fixed within a few system hours. Seems like there has been a bit of a dispute which has caused this to happen.
Bolt- Huh, a dispute you say? That could be true then.
AAA- How come no one informed the three of us about this?
There is a brief moment of silence around.
Sam- That's because you were the only group who wanted to visit me, the Overseer and since you were in the elevator, only the people in the 1900th floor received the news about the internet connection.
Lyria- So it does seem that you have been watching our every move while our time at 'The Scorpion's Backbone'.
Sam- As expected of course, after all, as the Consort of Scorpio and the Overseer of Echelon, I know everything that is happening around this massive universe. Even among the clusters in Echelon, my vision remains unfazed.
AAA- You really do speak like quite the leader.
Bolt- So then you know what we're here for in Echelon.
Sam- Yes. You're here for the special guest who arrived on Echelon, for the collaboration of a huge project.
Bolt- So, if we get to the point, could you know about his whereabouts?
Sam- He and I have made a deal that we are not to reveal each other's location until his time being in Echelon.
Lyria- I see, then I suppose we ought to take the intel out of you by force?
Sam- That's not necessary. He already knows that Bolt wants to meet him. Just a little patience is all you need now. Just wait, until the time comes.
TO BE CONTINUED