Stratocracy

Myriad Reality

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He didn't show any hint of doing something weird. Just pointed his arm at the ground for a bit and there it went.
*Groans*
Is this the part where you execute me? Just make it quick.

@Session

Enough people have died here. No, what I want to know is, what exactly is it that we are rescuing you from?

Myriad Reality

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I wish it was something that straightforward—he was just standing there, and people started dropping like flies. And yeah, the cultists called him Raguel. The General put up a good fight, he really did.

@Session

I don't doubt it. He's my mentor, after all.
*Clears my throat*
So ES just has that level of control and output, huh? It's good to know at least. I'll get more info from the General later about him. But about you...

Myriad Reality

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The other cultists got wiped out 'cept for their head guy. He did something to boost his muscles, but lost the war of attrition. The good General tried his true hardest, but couldn't beat Raguel in the end.

@Session

Right. But did you see how he did it? How he just triggered the huge flare up and accelerated everyone to their death instantly, assuming there even was one? And the name “Raguel”. It came from said cultists?

Myriad Reality

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So what else is there? I'm afraid I'm not much more useful to you past this point.

@Session

I can't talk to Calvin, and you were the only other person who was even able to see what happened. So... What happened? Was it ES himself? More lackeys?

Myriad Reality

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*Leans back*
Am I? In theory, I'm a free man once this is all said and done.

@Session

Of course. It was part of the deal. A deal which, as far as my own discretion is concerned, was technically fulfilled. Assuming the info others gave me is accurate.

Myriad Reality

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As physically as I can be. I'm burnt and stuck here, but won't be forever.

@Session

Of course. You have somewhere you're expected to be afterward, right?

Myriad Reality

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*Sits up*
Alright, I won't waste a pretty lady's time moping. What do you need from me?

@Session

Well, firstly, are you okay? Physically.

Myriad Reality

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How many lives is that worth?

@Session

Zero, of course. But it's important for the sacrifice to have meaning. It makes it... Easier to swallow.

Myriad Reality

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*Looks up at you*
Did you all get anything good out of this?

@Session

If I had to find a silver lining?
*Thinks for only a brief moment*
ES has put his capabilities on the radar. We're more aware of an enemy, so we can prepare better for if we ever encounter this scenario again.

Myriad Reality

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*Sighs*
Not even Rea, huh?

@Session

*Maintains a stern yet empathetic tone*
If that is someone you met here, then no.