[ After this ordeal and the dungeon being completed, Sinclair will suddenly find himself in a very gloomy place with Hien sitting in the half chair. However, moreso than gloomy, it feels downright oppressive despite there not being many things in this vast room. It has a carpet floor, at least? It has some craters on the floor, but from what? Who knows? ]
[ Hm. He gets up from the chair and lethargically walks up to him with any energy that was present at the dungeon being nonexistent. He looks down at Sinclair for a moment before lowering himself to sit on the floor next to him. A crater forms under Sinclair and it shifts him to move a little at a curved incline downward. It's just a small hole. Nothing to worry about. ]
But even so, I can't let you get away scot-free regardless of your intentions. This is a game-breaking bug, and it paints a target on the staff's back.
[ He doesn't bother referring to himself though since he believes he won't be PK'd by the playerbase yet, but it's definitely Pete. Don't kill him again, please. ]
It will lead to harassment and bullying. I'm sure you understand, Vogel. So, please. Give me your utmost, genuine apology and I will lessen your punishment.
[It doesn't take much to crack Sinclair honestly, considering how guilty he feels already. It's written all over his face. He also hadn't thought of it that far because - who would bully Pete?
Conveniently forgetting the matter of copious amounts of swag
The teary eyes is definitely on accident]
I really am sorry. I wanted to apologise to him too--I didn't think that would take him out.
[HE IS ALSO DISTURBED BY BREAKING LEVEL 25 CAP. BOWING HIS HEAD, LETTING THIS PUNISHMENT COMMENCE. He hopes it's fast :(]
[Obediently picking himself up, and walking over. He feels shorter somehow. It might be imagination. His eyes are still squeezed shut, waiting for the blow]
[ Hien stands next to Vogel and puts his hand on his head. It's a gentle headpat despite everything and from that moment, it feels like the oppressing atmosphere has freed itself and this room vibes are normal.
Sinclair will find himself shorter when Hien lifts his hand off his head. He's also back at level 25!
Apparently, his punishment was getting his avatar shortened. ]
... Mostly everyone. Anyway, I will send you back to Mac Anu. The reported bugs will be worked on, including breaking level cap when PKing a staff member.
[ Hien invites Sinclair back to this terrible place again, but unlike before, there's no oppressive atmosphere. The only changes compared to the last time Sinclair was here are that there are more small craters on the floor (this isn't plot related) and two stacked caskets in the corner over yonder in a distance (neither is this). There is an invisible wall to keep anyone from getting close to those caskets. ]
I figured this would be easier for you.
[ Hello, Sinclair. The mummyhead is here to discuss. ]
The person who brought me in? Well, who knows... if word gets out that you know, whoever that is might try to kill you too.
[ Though he's honestly not worried. He thinks Sinclair is smart. ]
You already know at least three of the five. They explicitly mentioned it in the meeting. You can assume that by the data drain ability, they have allied themselves with Lily for whatever reason.
...so someone who isn't you that is pretty violent.
[ Is Hien joking? Can Hien joke? Sinclair is a serious boy though and will take it seriously.
How many people were like that in the game? Only two people tried PKing him on purpose here and there was only one left in the game still.
Did that mean.
Hm. Baseless speculation was baseless until he had something to confirm that with]
...Misteaks, Leviathan and Uta. Misteaks was the first to meet Lily. Uta was one of the later ones.... but Mithrun must have met Lily too. But he was arguing with Makoto near the end there...
Ah...well... [ He's going to avoid answering that because he's only ever wanted to run away when Makoto is concerned] He had a weird marking on his face too though but I was too far away to get a good look.
[ Some kind of pattern? Frowning]
They were arguing over a 'he' but the only 'he' Mithrun seems concerned about now is Lily.
Hm? Those are wavemarks. Wavemarks were a design choice based on your elemental typing when you were creating characters in the beginning and have the option to buy in the shop.
That said, you should ask Mithrun about that directly. Whatever deal they make is none of my business.
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