Chapter 37 - Change Of Life

15.08.1642

The Southeast Military Base

16:49

Yet again, we find ourselves at the base during the morning while it is doing its daily schedule so that everyone can wake up and get ready for another day. It's been a few days since the Great Leader's disappearance happened, but it doesn't seem like anybody cares that much anymore. Ever since RY4N got the letter from his brother, they've stopped with this constant worry and focused on work only. There were days when the ruler came at the base too so that He can see how's everything going, and even explaining about what's happening around Him too. But He never stood much, He just assured that everything is okay and did a few things for His work before going back to His business.

So this time, while He is out with this new matter of an outsider inside the walls, the base is simply doing its normal work while RY4N leads everyone. And even if he got sick back then, now he seems as he got back into his more lively spirit, since he has rested properly and got rid of his sickness. Sure, he is curious about this outsider too, as well as all the other soldiers since they've heard about the ruler's letter. But even so, they trust the Great Leader in coming back and explaining everything later. If the outsider really isn't a threat as He said, then they do not need to fear this for nothing.

Right now though, as said, the base is waking itself up, with every soldier getting ready by cleaning themselves and doing a few morning tasks. RY4N for example is talking with some people about what he has planned for today, to inform them about a possible mission and later to know when they will get the full information about it. As he does so, Officer KYR4 approaches him too, wishing to speak with him.

[KYR4]-Morning, RY4N.

[RY4N]-Hm? Oh, good day, KYR4! How's everything going?

[KYR4]-Pretty well, I guess. There is nothing troubling us at the moment anyway, so nothing really changed.

[RY4N]-Alright. Hey, ER1C, mind if I talk for a while with the Officer?

[ER1C]-No problem. I have to do my tasks anyway, Master.

[RY4N]-Okay. And don't forget to do what I told you, alright? I'm sorry again if it disturbed your schedule or anything, but IZA4K wasn't available.

[ER1C]-It's alright, RY4N. I really don't mind. And don't worry, I won't forget. I promise.

[RY4N]-Alright. See you later, Mr. ER1C.

[ER1C]-See you.

ER1C does a nod as a goodbye and prepares to leave towards his next destination, while the two Officers remain to chat for a while.

[KYR4]-I see you are doing better than the first day of the outsider's appearance, RY4N. I will guess you have rested well?

[RY4N]-You can bet on that. And MY4 also helped me as always, so it shouldn't really be a surprise. So you came at the base already, huh?

[KYR4]-I mean, I arrived a few minutes ago, but I had to speak with a few other Hackers and Defenders to check on their equipment as I planned yesterday, and also... speak a bit with LUK3 who just so happened to block my way as always...

[RY4N]-Heh... Said anything useful or...?

[KYR4]-He is LUK3. What exactly can he say and be useful for once?

[RY4N]-Just asking, heheh...

[KYR4]-*sigh* Anyway... So? You are ready for today's Council meeting, I assume?

[RY4N]-When wasn't I ready, KYR4?

[KYR4]-Just saying. Do you know anything about what we will discuss today?

[RY4N]-Probably the old matters as always, nothing much. I mean, there are no problems that got reported in the past few days, are there? And we still have the issue with the supplies from the outside. We have to solve it quickly if we want to survive. Though I can't say for sure if we are going to do so or not... Whatever CHE5TER was talking about friendly demons, it doesn't really seem to be our solution. If anything, we just know that the younger creatures aren't really a threat, just the old ones.

[KYR4]-Why can't they just go outside the walls and gather the ores as soon as possible though? During the day, the creatures are vulnerable.

[RY4N]-I don't think it is as simple as it sounds... You remember when we saw the demons ourselves, right? They might be hiding anywhere, in any kind of cave, so they aren't as safe as it appears even if they have a source of light. They seem pretty aggressive after all, don't you remember that LUK3 almost got injured because of his curiosity alone?

[KYR4]-He gets in all kinds of troubles just because of it, RY4N. Let's be honest now.

[RY4N]-Heheh... Yeah... So, I assume you have plans for tomorrow with him and MY4, huh?

[KYR4]-Is that even a question? You know damn well that the moment he approaches me, he invites me out.

[RY4N]-I know, I know...

[KYR4]-*sigh* Yeah, I guess I have. I mean, as long as MY4 comes, then I don't have any problem with it. Why? Are you interested in coming?

[RY4N]-No, no. I was just asking. No need of me to come or anything. You can all go without me.

[KYR4]-Well, because it is a free day, you have no more excuses of "I have to stay at the base 'cause either me or CHE5TER have to be here, so I cannot leave because blah blah blah...", and it won't be such a bad thing for you to get angry at LUK3 too for a while instead of putting me to do it alone.

[RY4N]-So, in other words, you want to torture me, huh?

[KYR4]-Maybe. Or maybe I am done being the only person present in the group to keep him to behave properly. Seriously now, why am I always the person left to watch over him and his actions? Let him get in trouble if he truly wants it. I got sick of forever paying for whatever he destroys.

[RY4N]-Alright, I will come for a bit with you guys this time. It's not much I can do anyway since I have no idea of what to do tomorrow. CHE5TER is still out supervising the outsider and he might not come to do anything until we find an answer on who he is and where does he come from.

[KYR4]-I assume that Master is using that technique of His to manipulate the boy and get closer to him in order to find the information He wants, huh?

[RY4N]-I guess so. Oh, boy, the previous Leader sure had an influence on him... But he also told me that he will say a few things about us so that the boy will feel more comfortable to speak, so if anything, be prepared if he attacks again.

[KYR4]-Did He also say when exactly is this going to end? I mean, He is the Great Leader, He shouldn't be out with a stranger this much since there is a lot to do.

[RY4N]-Not really... He simply wishes to find the village the boy is talking about and see what's going on. Then, he might come back and everything will go back to normal.

[KYR4]-If you say so... I just hope that the outsider isn't a new kind of enemy or anything like that.

[RY4N]-I hope so too. But we will get an answer when CHE5TER gathers every important information from him. Until then, we might just stay vigilant and be prepared for anything. Anyway, let's stop talking about this subject...

[KYR4]-Mhm. So then, what subject you wish to talk about, Leader RY4N?

[RY4N]-Heh, you like calling me that for some days now, huh?

[KYR4]-I mean, you are titled a Leader now, aren't you? Master said that He will let the base in your hands from now on.

[RY4N]-Alright, alright... Then how about going back to the subject that includes the Council? Are you prepared for today's arguments?

[KYR4]-Ha ha...

They sure like talking, but shouldn't it be normal? After all, they are friends. Not as long as how LUK3 and her are though, but they know each other for quite some time now. And since they both had the same role in this building and had to work together, chats like this one are pretty common for them. Not to mention that they are both members of the Council, so they talk even about the meetings subjects.

Even if KYR4 gets mad and all at him or at anybody around the base, they will still remain friends, as they get along pretty well. And not only that, but she sure needs a small helper with the everyday LUK3, so that she can manage to escape him by simply going to do her work as an Officer alongside RY4N.