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Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

I can help anyone find face claims and references. glanced at my Pinterest board. Hehe

@Katakuri

Hitting up because I'm interested.

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

In a previous RP I ran, I put a soft limit on anime stuff, so that the game wouldn't start to feel too much like an anime RP. I still have that sentiment, but I don't mind one or two characters with anime-adjacent pics.

@Tortoise

My bad, I'm one of the anime faceclaims. I wasn't able to find something that could actually fit the image of Ark so I had to use one, I'm sorry.

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

Home from work. Gonna wait a lil while before I start up readin' through the sheets, mostly cause I wanna get the chance to work on my own. He's a half-vampire monk who can speak to the wind and the stars and gosh dang it he's the coolest thing I've ever done and I'mma cry if I can't work on him.

@Tortoise

The unexpected explosion of interest, hahaha! I think we're also all fixing stuff here and there to make our characters more plausible (for those who weren't accepted yet).

I'm also going to start planning a kingdom for us to go.

Also, that half-vampire monk idea sounds really promising! Can't wait to see it!

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

I'm kinda drawn into the prospect that we're building the world from scratch. It's so tempting.

And yeah @Crimson Flame, I'm not about to let the elves hog all magic to themselves, hahahaha!

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

Yeah, not gonna play the miserable today @Timemaster. Fancy to see you too!

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

OK, I have something to show right now. I might add something more and revise it but I just want to showcase my character.

Young Mage of Secretive Origins

"I'm just your run-of-the-mill mage-in-training with the wish to be an archmage and a scholar. And I'll make my dream come true, you can certainly bet on it."

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Basic Information

Name: Ark Andraste
True Name: To be revealed.
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Race: Magician (Human)
Alignment: Neutral Good
Time in the Caravan: Just joined the Pilgrim's Caravan 2 days ago.

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Appearance and Fashion

Appearance: Ark is a 1.60m (5'3) tall young man. He is slender, not having any muscles to show off, and is clearly uninterested in building a muscular physique since, according to Ark himself, doesn't fit his image as a mage and scholar. His hair is white by default (he hasn't bleached his hair), his eyes are blue and his complexion is white. His clothing is composed of a black bodysuit with white crystals attached to parts of it (for reasons Ark doesn't know how to properly explain), and his white cape with red strings adorning it.

Dressing Style: Ark's fashion style revolves around using casual clothing. However, because of his own clothing, he's known to have an "eccentric" taste and likes to actually experiment with various types of combinations. In tandem with these facts, Ark hates using formal dressing and cannot stand to wear a tuxedo.

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Personal Information

History: Ark is the only son of two magicians in a small village from the deep eastern ends of Alwyne. He was born on a cozy and rather lovely farm, where his parents both decided to use their magic for a small and peaceful life instead of aiming grand towards the magister courts from the kingdoms in the world. And so, Ark has been freely training magic in order to actually inherit the farm and become its next owner, where he would keep working until the end of his life.

But that wasn't exactly his plan in life. Ever since he was a child, Ark had a dream of becoming an archmage, dominating various elemental magics (except for Dark types), and becoming a scholar. His dream is to build an academy for magicians from scratch, even though this idea might or might not have been done by someone else, while also allowing normal humans and other non-magical creatures to develop the passion and desire to learn about magic, control it, and use it.

Ark studied hard to grasp whatever elemental powers he could control, but his mana as a child only allowed him to master Light elemental magic (which he sticks up to this day). And because his parents were against his dreams, they limited how much research material Ark had any access to, and how much they would teach him about magic, and didn't let Ark leave the farm to pursue other places in the village to study. This, in conjuncture with his age, made Ark a "prisoner" and he wasn't accepting it.

When he finally completed 15 years old, Ark packed his things and ran away from home. He grabbed a trustworthy horse and some money he had gained from some errands and went away to the next town. He never returned back home, so he doesn't know if his parents are still after him or not. Ever since his escapade, Ark started a new life of doing some quests here and there, going around towns in order to continue studying his magic and pursue his dream.

However, Ark ended up getting into some trouble when he hit 17 years old. His horse ended up dying because of age and it was in the middle of a storm. He managed to go to another town on foot but had to stay in that town for more than what he actually wanted to. He did some quests on his own but still had to stay stuck in town for over a year because he wasn't being able to afford another horse with the money he had.

That's when he met the Pilgrim's Caravan and asked to join them in order to keep traveling and pursue his dream. After some talk and settlement, he became (possibly) the most recent member of the Caravan, and perhaps the youngest of the whole squad. And so continues the story of Ark Andraste, who's now a member of the Pilgrim's Caravan while continuing his own research for the time being.

... At least that's the story he tells whenever asked about his origin. Where Ark truly hails from, though, is a mystery. As far as he knows, no one doubts him (or at least shows some doubt) and he hasn't been fully questioned about everything. Yet.

Personality: Ark is bibliophile at heart. He loves to dig himself into books and has a passion for studying. While he doesn't limit himself only to the studies toward his dream goal, he tends to focus specifically on the study of other elemental magic, as well as the history of magic himself. Another quirk is that he gets really passionate whenever discussing these topics with others and can go for hours and hours talking about magic.

Speaking of his social skills, despite being a bibliophile, Ark isn't a loner. He's actually quite well versed in socializing with others and his very charismatic towards other people, whether from the Caravan or not. As a result of his travels, Ark can easily speak with people and has no problems approaching strangers, which doesn't fit too much with his love for books but it works in his favor.

Ark's also very noble and is ready to make sacrifices for those who don't have the same power or conditions as him. He's a very compassionate and kind-hearted fellow, to the point that Ark can be somewhat invasive. He's a good listener but wants to listen and will insist to have a conversation with people going through some trouble until they snap at him.

One thing Ark actually hates speaking is about origins, because of whatever he is hiding at heart. Whenever the topic of speaking about the past or something of the sort, he's the first to leave the table or the room. He is, in no way possible, open to speaking about it and gets extremely defensive if he has to talk too much about it.

Likes:

• Books on studies of the history of magic, elemental tomes, summoning, and alchemy;
• Traveling around the world and learning about different cultures.
• Wolves. Ark's a wolf person.

Dislikes:

• Drinking, the smell of alcohol and drunkards;
• Abuse of power and dealing with the snobs of rich people;
• Talking about his past.

Worst Fear: Returning home without fulfilling his dream.
Favorite Color: White.
Favorite Time of Day: Daytime.
Favorite Season: Winter.
Heart/Will or Mind/Reason?: Despite being a bibliophile, Ark follows his heart/will more than he follows his mind/reason.
Motivation: Ark's motivation to join the Pilgrim's Caravan is to continue his travels and to keep learning about the world. He also believes that he'll be able to learn about summoning if he keeps traveling with them.
Lifelong Dream: Ark's lifelong dream is to build an academy of magic, where people can learn about it, about how to use it, and discover a new way of living life.
Spirit Animal: Despite loving wolves, Ark considers his spirit animal to be an owl.
Faith and Beliefs: Ark isn't very faithful or religious, since he has a notion that religion can be used as a way to trick and deceive people who don't know any better. He does pray sometimes to Marietta, known as the Goddess of Protection, whenever he and his current team are on missions.

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Battle and Equipment Information

Skills: Ark, as a magician, specializes in ranged attacks by casting magic. This is his primordial skill, which means that he's one of the party's main magic-specialized attackers in battle. His magic, currently, consists of light elemental magic. This means that, through his mana, Ark's able to generate and manipulate light, as well as cast offensive spells based on this element, as well as creating shields and barriers of this element.

Outside of his magic skills, Ark is a great and fast reader, as well as a rather good teacher (if necessary). He's able to grasp information from a book in a matter of minutes and quickly tries to put it into ways to explain it to others in a way people can understand without using too many technical words.

He also has good negotiation skills and is able to work his way around with words. He also, somehow, is very skilled in dealing with nobles, but how and why are some things that no one knows, and Ark himself doesn't explain.

Strengths and Weaknesses: As a light elemental magic user, Ark is a great counter for dark elemental magicians considering the affinity between the elements. This means that his magic deals extra damage to dark elemental damage users. However, he also takes extra damage against dark elemental users, so while he is a good counter against them, he has to be careful since he has a weakness in this certain regard.

It's also important to notice that Ark loses if fighting against physical attackers because he lacks a weapon that's actually helpful in a fight. The fact that he has the stamina of a bibliophile also means that he can get exhausted quite easily because he doesn't do much physical exercise in the first place.

Weapons and Tools: Ark's "weapon" of choice is a light magic tome containing intermediate to advanced spells that he can use. Other than that, he carries a bag with some spare clothing, his wallet, some family belongings he took with him when running away (in case he needs to sell them for some extra money), and two other books with water and wind elemental magic, although he hasn't learned them yet.

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Music Themes

Main Theme (Ark): Pascal (NieR: Automata)
Main Theme (???): Song of the Ancients / Popola (NieR: Replicant ver 1.22)
Battle Theme (Ark): Snow Sisters (Under Night IN-Birth)

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

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Always! And don't feel any rush on your sheet, we can accept folks even after the RP stars.

@Tortoise

Awesome! I'm going to prepare something to show off.

Pilgrim's Caravan: An Open-Ended Fantasy (with Worldbuilding!)

Can't believe I just missed this one at the Interest Check. I liked the premise, is there space to join?

Royal Rumble: Rumble over the Heavens

Zephyr Regrard

Location: Sir Clausewitz's School for the Militarily Minded, Faculty Office
Interactions: Zephyr, Melissa (NPC) > Wolfram (@KillamriX88)

The Council Venting with Her Fists

"One day you're going to lash out at the wrong person." Wolf narrowed his eyes at the other boy, but then just turned back away, looking down at the unconscious man. "No one is impressed." He could have said more, and part of him wanted to, but what was the point? He hadn't truly meant to say anything at all, and anything more would be to push his luck... assuming he hadn't already.

@KillamriX88

BGM: GEMINI RETORTA still playing

"I hope this day comes." Zephyr spoke.

With that said, he left them all alone. Just as he disappeared from their sight, Melissa came running from the corridor. She kneeled at the bleeding Executor, seeing how horribly beaten he was, and put two fingers at his neck.

"... His pulse is weak. Very weak. This isn't good." She spoke, angry.

Then, she grabbed a radio from her waist.

"I want an immediate response at this instant!!" She screamed at the radio.

"M-Ms. Margrave?! W-What happened for you to shout at the radio?!" A student responded.

"Don't give me that crap now!! I have a heavily injured Executor right here!! Get your ass here and bring someone to help!! I'll do the first aid right now, but get moving!!" She kept screaming.

"A-Alright, we're heading your way right now!!" The student responded.

Melissa put the radio back at her waist and proceeded to start the first aid treatments. She turned the man around and started to use her own powers of heat control to close the major bleeding as fast as she could. While doing it, she looked at the other students, completely pissed.

"What the hell are you all looking at?! If you have the time to gawk, you have the legs to walk! Get moving!!" She screamed at them.

The students all began to left the area. She then looked at the floor and smashed her fist on it.

"Goddamnit, I'm so fucking tired of this bullshit!! I'm going to get that bastard for it someday, oh I SURELY WILL!!" She screamed out loud.

Then, she noticed Wolfram there and immediately stuttered.

"Oh crap! S-Sorry, I didn't mean to scream that, I thought I was alone." She said.

Noble Arms - The ASEAN War [Moved to New Thread]

Location: Lingayen Beach, Municipality of Lingayen, Lingayen Gulf
Interactions: None

Even while reeling from Nico’s kick, the Dragon of the Zodiac switched all the way from a pained grimace into a hideous grin as he caught that sound. He dismissed his Noble Arm once again, and reached up to his ear with his remaining arm, brushing his hair aside with a slight flourish, scanning across all those in front of him - Princess Fuyuko, the brave white-haired flanker, the King, and the Witch closing rapidly…

His smile died a little, with regret that he was in no position to destroy them all himself.
“Zǒu ba, Cáo Bǎo,” he said.

And then Lotus Squadron’s cannon fire plummeted down from the clouds and plunged into the sands, a storm of dust and shrapnel, blinding and slicing and blasting into the melee, ignorant of friend and foe.

@Letter Bee

With the Lotus Squadron blasting away at Huo Ren without differentiating friend from foe, anyone in the vicinity would be caught. The King was caught unguarded and blown away to the ground, taking one of three hits. As for the Witch, when the hand actually entered Huo Ren's vicinity, the blast actually hurt it, and both vessel and entity backed off.

"OWWWW!! That hurt!! Who was the dumbass who shot me?!" The Witch questioned.

"Be grateful that I wasn't caught in the blast, only you." Regina answered.

"... If you weren't the one in control, I would have SO killed you, bitch." The Witch argued.

The amount of sand smokescreen created by the blast made it impossible to see if Huo Ren was actually alive or not. It didn't seem to actually be dissipating anytime soon.

(Did we get him? Is he dead?!) Regil thought.

As the sun approached the horizon, one huge shadow lengthened over the beach faster than the rest. An amorphous roaring crashing monster, shedding stones and clods of earth in a perpetual malicious avalanche, pulled itself from the hills and began to rush for the Philippine army at a terrible speed, blocking the river’s mouth which had been in its way and thus putting Alain, who was still by the riverbank, in harm’s way.

@Letter Bee

BGM: KAIJU (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim)

Their attention quickly shifted from the cloud of sand that remained from Huo Ren and went to the shadow's direction, only to reveal a giant titan-like creature coming towards their direction. The immense figure, which went toward them surprisingly quickly, was now directly at their door, inviting the Philippine Army and its allies to an event: their possible massacre. The shock on the faces of the Meitners was notable, as both were left speechless at what they were witnessing.

(W-What... is this thing?! It's huge! Who... what sort of person could create such a thing?! And how are we going to defeat this thing?!) Regil questioned himself in thought.

(Y-You're kidding me... that guy... was he just a decoy?! No, they wouldn't have sent one of their elite officers to buy time when he could have killed us. Then... is this their backup plan?! Are we going to die no matter what we do?!) Regina questioned herself in thought.

This wasn't just a tank or a jet that the lasers coming from Regil's pieces could destroy. This wasn't a human that the Witch could kill and decapitate. This was a giant, perhaps one of those fabled kaiju people see in movies like Godzilla or shows like Power Rangers. But keep in mind, this is no film set: it's reality. And their reality right now wasn't favorable, as this thing can just smash them like flies swarming around a net filled with pesticide.

"Is that our next target? Should we rush there and kill it?" The Witch asked.

"Are you out of your FREAKING MIND?! Or better yet, DO YOU EVEN HAS ONE?!" Regina nagged at her.

"Hey, I wouldn't be speaking with you if I didn't have a consciousness. Don't call me dumb, that's so rude." The Witch complained.

"Then why don't you use it to see that we're screwed?! We don't have a chance against that thing!" She responded.

"We COULD have a chance if you just let me take over your body completely." The Witch offered.

But this time, Regina didn't clap back at her. For the first time, the Witch started to make sense. She could only use a fraction of its power, but if she just conceded the entire control of her body to this entity, they could have a chance of winning. She may not know about the full power the Witch possesses but she also doesn't know if this power had any limit. After all, all things considered, Regina was the only thing holding the entity back.

(Should I just give up my body to her...? If I do that, can I survive this thing and live another day?) Regina questioned herself.

"Regina!!" Regil called her.

Her line of thought was interrupted as her little brother ran towards her.

"You're not thinking about facing that thing alone, are you?!" He asked her.

"What?! Are you stupid too?! Do you really think that I'm going to jump on the front without a plan?!" Regina
answered.

"For now that's all I need to hear." Regil said, a little relieved.

"Why don't you start worrying about yourself, for once? Do you plan on fighting this thing?" Regina asked.

"N-No, I certainly don't! I can't even think of a way for us to fight something this big!" He answered.

"Then start thinking! I'm not going to die here, and certainly, you aren't going to die either!" She ordered.

Regina was right. They needed a plan to face this thing and survive. But Regil was too discombobulated to actually think about something right now. He still was shocked to see what was in front of him.

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Location: Skies above Manado, Indonesia
Interactions: None

BGM: Voyage to Tomorrow (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim)

A jet flew alone to the north, towards Lingayen in the Philippines. It was his destination, where his mission would take place, and where his targets were awaiting him, unbeknownst to the fact that someone would be there, tailing their every move up close. He was alone, with no one.

"I kind of wish that I had someone to throw pointless banter to pass the time instead of flying all alone. Oh well, MI6's rules." He spoke.

Willard Sterrennacht. An agent of the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service, otherwise known as Military Intelligence, Section 6. Currently flying to his destination, he's on a mission to get information for the MI6 and the government about illegal actions being taken without orders. He looked at the suitcase right at his side, remembering the briefing he had to speak about the mission's details and what exactly he was sent to do.

*BGM fades*

Mission Briefing: The British Army's Illegal Black Ops

One Week Before Departure
Location: British Consulate General, Sydney, Australia

Willard was sent to Australia as perhaps the safest route to be taken considering the circumstances of the world, especially including travel. Taking a path that cut through the Americas, he reached Sydney and went directly to the British Consulate General, where he was being awaited for a briefing in a separate room.

As he booted up the computer, it immediately opened a call. As the camera turned on for both sides, a young-looking woman stood at a table, talking with him.

"Hello, Agent Sterrennacht. It's a pleasure to talk with you again." The woman said through the camera.

"Hello there, Edelweiss. Or is it more appropriate to say Ms. Edelweiss?" Willard said.

"Please keep your manners and don't try to flirt with me, I'm not interested into-" Edelweiss talked, but Willard interrupted her.

"Men, right? I know, don't worry." Willard completed her sentence.

"... How do you know? Who told you?" Edelweiss questioned him, seriously.

"We've been partners for quite a long time for now, so obviously I know that. And even if I didn't, an agent must know whoever he's dealing with, in case some traitorous trait pops up." Willard answered.

"... I'll admit it, I love and hate your people observational skill, Will. Ever since the training camp when we first joined..." Edelweiss reminisced.

"It'd be lovely to reminisce our old days, but time is of the essence, no?" Willard asked her.

"Yes, you're right. Perhaps another time. So, let's start with the briefing."

BGM: Bad Omen (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim)

"As we have informed you back here, the British Army has been doing... illegal and unauthorized operations regarding the current war China has declared upon the world. Our intel from inside the army has pointed us to a series of crimes done by some of the higher-ups in the military: document forgery, inhuman methods of training, which include physical and psychological torture, bribes to obtain personal information on our national Noble Arm database... and so the list goes on." She said.

"And our latest big rule breaker was a black ops sent to aid the Philippine Army with the invasion coming from China." Willard spoke.

"Correct. This operation was created and sent over to the Philippine Army under the guise of "helping with the invasion" but their true motive behind this is unknown. For now, we are assuming that they wish to gain money and information from the Philippines but the true answer will only come to light once the MI5 progresses on their end. After all, internal affairs are to be resolved by them, not us." She continued.

"Alright, that part is rather simple to understand. Nothing we can do about it. But let's brief the other part that actually falls under my jurisdiction this time, Edelweiss." Willard said.

She nodded and then opened two pictures. One was a photo of a white-haired gentleman and another one was of a distinguished lady. One could easily recognize them, as they were quite famous.

"Ashnard Meitner and Yuria Meitner?" Willard asked.

"Yes, the famous strategist and tactician of the British Army and one of the Arms Masters who helped us in other wars. We have leads that assume their involvement in this corrupt scheme." Edelweiss answered.

"For a retired tactician, he's very active in the business. Mainly by doing the wrong stuff." He commented.

"His word is still influential because of his expertise, that's why he's able to interfere with the British Army's MO because they consult him for a lot of issues with planning and stratagem." She said.

"I bet that his contacts also have some hands to just allow this. It wouldn't be surprising if the general himself has been caught in Ashnard's sweet trap. Especially because he can use him and the other involved personnel as a scapegoat if everything goes wrong, and just become a "hero" by saying that he was acting undercover to reveal the scheme that he created." He theorized.

"Your theory is very plausible and is already under our consideration. The lack of clues makes it difficult to make it an actual fact but it's a promising theory nonetheless." She spoke.

"Considering that it being "promising" means that we're in deep trouble if he actually goes through with it since this means that he can just repeat the process without any consequences." He said.

Then, Edelweiss showed two more photos to Willard. One of a rather young woman but with a composed poise and stern face, and one of a young teenage boy with an innocent and determined smile.

"And who are these other two?" Willard asked.

"Their children and your targets, Regina and Regil Meitner." Edelweiss answered.

"So even the kids are in the scheme? I'm a little shocked, to be honest." He commented.

"Quite the contrary, Agent Sterrennacht. Both are also victims of Ashnard's schemes." She corrected him.

"Are they now?" He questioned.

"Regina, the eldest, was a simple military soldier sent to some of the most dangerous and risky missions that a girl at her age should have been on. But because of her name, her father and the higher-ups simply felt as if she had no say in this. As such, she was constantly under pressure and, as of her last mission, awakened to a Noble Arm herself, though that awakening left a trail of blood, spilled both from her enemies and her allies. She is now leading the black ops herself and under deployment." She explained about Regina.

"She doesn't look like a victim to me. If she knew about the black ops, then she has the same share of fault as her father." He kept questioning her.

"The thing is that she actually doesn't. Outside of the fact that she was placed in a black ops unit, that's it. Any other information and even the irregularities of the procedures were kept away from her. Also, as someone who suffered through the regimen I told you about earlier, she may be even "programmed" to not refuse the orders, or else something could eventually happen to her. After all, the incident with her Noble Arm was not subtle in any way, despite the British Army's various attempts to sweep it under the rug." She explained once more.

"Basically, she's just a puppet they created to say "yes" all the time if she doesn't want to suffer any consequences by disobeying them. I can understand this coming from corrupt people in the army but from her own father..." He commented.

Edelweiss nodded but had a rather deep expression.

"And what about him? Regil, right?" Willard asked.

"Perhaps the biggest victim in this whole scheme. There was never any intention for him to actually join the military because his proficiency and skills are toward Noble Arms and not militarism. What happened, according to sources, is that Regina herself summoned him to the battlefield. And because the documents she has are perfect, even if forged, no one will suspect a thing and he'll just become another private, yet a Noble Arm Master himself. Edelweiss answered.

"Are you telling me that she just invited her own brother to the battlefield? Without any regard for his own life? And what for?" He questioned, this time showing anger.

"That we don't know. We weren't able to get an insider on her squad so we're out of luck. What we know is that this sheltered young man is being sent to war without any experience." She answered.

Willard fell silent for a second and looked directly at Regil's picture. Spies naturally aren't supposed to question information based on sympathy and feelings but he couldn't help himself. As the entitled "Overly Charismatic Spy" (by Edelweiss), he couldn't feel anything but disgust toward the Meitners. Even Regina wasn't spared because was leading her own brother to his death.

"... In my years working as an agent and spy, never in my life have I crossed such a mission. It's baffling that I'm not resolving a problem that just affects the UK but was CAUSED by it. And to be even involved in family drama, no less." Willard said, sighing.

"Believe me, we are just as baffled as you. That's why we have to act, Willard. The Meitners are using the British Army to win something for themselves, the corrupts within the army are taking advantage of the opportunity, and both Regina and Regil are being used as pieces in their sick game while their lives are at stake. Not to mention, if this becomes a global scandal, the risk of the UK becoming another "enemy of the world" and being considered an ally to China is huge. We need to prevent such a future. Otherwise, we're done for." Edelweiss said, sad but firm.

"... Alright then Edelweiss. I'm on it." He answered her.

"Excellent. Now then. Your mission is to join the army and track the Meitners. Gather whatever information you can of them and report it to us. We need proof of Ashnard being the perpetrator, and only the brothers will give that to us. You shall depart in one week, so take that time to train and rest." She briefed him on his task.

"Very well. I'll keep you informed of whatever I can get." He said.

"When you go to your room, you will find a suitcase. That suitcase contains some extra equipment to take alongside your Noble Arm, such as a reserve gun, ammunition, and a bulletproof vest. You'll also find a first aid kit and a letter endorsed by the Royal Family." She instructed him.

"By the Royal Family? Why?" He asked her.

"The original intent was to only have the Minister of Defence and the Prime Minister sign it. However, one of the parliament's members who are close to the Royal Family, especially to the princes, spouted everything about the investigation, so even the crown knows about this scandal. So now, there are three signatures on the document, alongside the Royal Family's seal." She explained.

"As if this couldn't get worse, now the royalty knows about the scheme. The pressure just keeps rising in my shoulders." Willard complained.

"Well, this is a huge chance for you to rise above the ranks since the crown is also counting on you. If you do a good job, you could get a recommendation letter to even join the Ministry of Defence yourself." She said.

"I'm already working my dream job for years now, thank you very much. I'm not one for politics." He answered her.

"Whatever you say. We are counting on your results, Agent Sterrennacht." Edelweiss spoke.

"Results will be given. Over and out." Willard said.

*BGM ends*

The conversation ended and Willard turned off the computer. With the mission given, he now has to prepare for the departure.

*BGM returns to play*

His train of remembrance, however, was interrupted by a call. He grabbed the ear communicator and picked it up.

"Agent Sterrennacht, reporting in." He spoke.

"Good that you picked it up. Are you on your way to the target location?" Edelweiss said.

"A "Hello, Agent Sterrennacht" wouldn't hurt right now, Edelweiss." Willard answered.

"Save your casual banter for now. This is serious. I have information about the current situation in Lingayen from the British Embassy in Manila." She reprimanded him.

"Alright, hit me with it." Willard asked.

"The Chinese Army is in bad shape after the counterattack they suffered, but the Philippine Army is now facing some sort of gigantic monster." She told him.

"Gigantic monster? Like, a kaiju or a mecha?" Willard asked.

"The former one. However, they were unable to get more information about it because the drone they sent to watch the situation was destroyed." She answered.

"Oh great, now I have a kaiju to deal with. As if the situation couldn't get any worse..." He complained.

"This battle took an unimaginable proportion and, apparently, the international news network is talking about this recent kaiju appearance. However, because of how dangerous it is, every single image obtained gets completely shut down for some reason." Edelweiss spoke.

"Then I suppose I should do something about it. Or at least help them. Though I have to do it so without making them see me somehow." Willard said.

"Why's that?" She asked.

"That's for me to know, Edelweiss. For now, try to get any sort of info about this thing that can help me." Willard said.

"Alright, I'm already mobilizing a team here and trying to see what our people at the Embassy can do to help us. Once I get something, I'll call you again. Over and out." She said.

"Over and out." He responded, turning off the call.

With the new "kaiju" danger rising, Willard's mission already became more dangerous. While the details of his plan are currently unknown, he now rushes to Lingayen to help his new comrades and his targets with this monster.