Atlantis

[Bloodedge]

And so, Holy Magic in pure form was passed into Seriri. Interestingly enough, Arjuna did not sacrifice any of his own ability to use the Magic, but instead replicated the very same code within himself to hand over. "I believe those cases might be a bit different. Those two are Dragons, and Dragons are powerful in every possible way. That Karna is just... wrong. I feel more normal like this. Maybe it's my fault for all that hacking-" Arjuna mused. It seemed Seriri was capable enough to integrate the Mystic Code into herself; her kingdom would be better for it in future. From what he'd seen, there was more to be concerned about than simple Corruption Events. This world was en route to a full-blown horde of creatures beyond its capacity. If he could have a hand in stopping this "Doom Ending" as some players of the game had called a teased event once upon a time in the world they knew previously. It was rumored to be an event for fun, one in which players would get the experience of the event at the cost of losing their characters by the end. There were further rumors of special unlocks and Mystic Code lines that were otherwise unavailable, including something about a new set of Classes. No one had ever confirmed any of these things, considering the event was never released... but it seemed they would be living through it soon enough.

"Just make sure you and your kingdom are prepared for anything. There won't be a group of Adventurers living with you for much longer. You should familiarize yourself with that Holy power," the young man insisted while shrouding his body in his cape once again. "There's nothing I need. Thank you for your offer, but I think I'm well past the early phase. I should be fine now."

[Apollymi]

Arjuna seemed to think there was an innate difference in the way that Karna behaved, and the way the two Dragonoids behaved. He claimed it might have been his own fault the other version of him turned out so wrong. "Oh..." she said with a gentle nod of her head. She didn't know anyone who did actual hacking. Her brother modified how he interacted with games a lot, simply by virtue of his connection to his own company. "Delving into games in such a way can be pretty harmful to the way they work... if you were actually still playing a reinstall would be necessary but I suppose a new Avatar is about all you can do while being here," Moving right along, she was warned of a forthcoming even which might place the entirety of her Kingdom in Danger.

According to this lad she was supposed to make sure she was prepared for anything. And not only her but the entirety of her Kingdom. He claimed not to need anything but that was to be expected, he had 20 levels on the ones that he was traveling with. Beyond that, he was higher level than even herself, though she'd gotten a whole level after being involved with that Leviathan Kill a few days prior. "Sou ka, I think I know what to do. Or rather what Kimi would say based on how she usually advises in such situations..." the Queen then went and sat on her throne. She went into her Mystic Codes and began a rewrite. Or rather a blending, an overwrite. She could only write Mystic Codes she had an affinity with, to learn to use Holy Magic quickly she combined it with her ability to manipulate water. And once it was complete there was a pulse as her weapon was situated in the back of the throne. The whole of the Kingdom changed entirely, Holy Water coursed through the domes, through the rivers through every bit of water contained within the Kingdom. And the protections of the lass' magic was something which extended beyond. Evil, Devils, Demons and the Undead, none could make their way into the safety of this place. It was the least she could offer her kingdom. "I'll see if I can teach this to the people who work in the church as well. Thank you for your help!" she said softly thinking of the arrangements that should be made in light of this new magic.

[Bloodedge]

"Too true. I first entered this world as the villainous son of the Lizard Chief, hellbent on sacrificing the entire Marshlands for the sake of becoming a Dragon. I'd have even succeeded if those two hadn't become Dragonoids themselves. It's a shame Karna was the one who came from that event. I feel I've given them more trouble than I've been worth. I'd like to offer them an apology as well, so I should be off to do that soon." Karna truly was a far-cry from the human known as Rook. Though Arjuna had his differences as well, he remained conscious enough to make amends for his other self's misdoings.

In taking Holy Magic into herself, Seriri chose to integrate it into her existing magical identity as a Water specialist. Arjuna raised a brow, and tilted his head. She'd certainly made one hell of a decision in doing that, and he could see nothing but benefits coming as a result. "You shouldn't have an issue teaching the masses if it's in the form of Water Magic. They should all have the affinity to digest it this way."

[Apollymi]

it seemed the lad who was currently known as Arjuna had been on quite the trip. He'd apparently played a villain within the Marshlands, only being thwarted by the pair who'd also ended the chaos within Atlantis. A bit of a smile came to Seriri's face as she thought about that duo, and decided that she was happy they'd managed such a thing as being able to stop the massacre of the Lizardfolk. "Sou ka, well they don't seem any worse for wear. I don't know Kou so well, but Kimi probably wouldn't take much of an apology even if you offered one. Do what you think is best though," she said knowing what her friend was actually like outside of these moments and figuring the soft version of her presented as a Druid would be even less likely to accept it. "They are both out right now. They left together to get food, looked a bit like a date. At least, I'm hoping it was a date~" she said still just invasive enough as a friend to be rooting for a particular outcome. As they moved along it seemed that Arjuna also approved of her decision to apply her Holy Magic to her natural water affinity. "Hai hai, I'll to my best to make sure others besides myself are prepared," she mentioned happily. Her job as Queen after all was managerial at most, she might as well dip her hands into a couple of other things for the overall wellness of her kingdom. And beyond to fight additional threats. Whatever the case she'd be content to carry on as such and leave Arjuna to whatever business he felt the need to conduct.

[Bloodedge]

"If she doesn't accept, that is fine. I will offer anyway," Arjuna stated, assuming there was even a chance of Miki refusing an offer from him due to her dealings with Karna. Kou, he thought would be a different case. On his way to the palace, he could see the pair of them from a great distance. Something was off about the male of that duo, though he couldn't place what it was. Perhaps Arjuna's offering would be of assistance somehow. According to Seriri, the outing he'd seen them on was potentially a date. Still Rook within, Arjuna chuckled. "That would be the ideal scenario, wouldn't it? I'd hate to intrude if that is what they're doing. If it's alright, I'll wait around here for their return."

He wouldn't have to wait long. In the midst of this conversation, the date had already come to an end. Mere minutes later, Kou set foot in the palace, a wafer betwixt his teeth as he seemed more than satisfied. "Sugoi! Atlantis has so many foods that remind me of home! I kinda don't wanna leave at all now," he said, clearly elated to have had an empty enough stomach for so many food items to fill.

[Apollymi]

"Hai hai," she said seeming to approve of the lad's general attitude about making amends with Miki, though it seemed unnecessary. After explaining what she'd witnessed of their favorite adventuring pair, it seemed that Arjuna was enough of his original self to find their plan to still be one worth carrying out. He stated he'd like to wait around with her until the pair returned in favor of not potentially interrupting an actual date. "Of course it is, I'd enjoy the company..." mentioned Seriri. Of course, she wouldn't get very long to enjoy the lad's company solo. Even so, he seemed quite a bit different from his other self in a completely acceptable way.

Floating along side the lad, draped over her pillow, also eating snack wafers was Miki. She was almost pretty amused by the variety of food offered within Atlantis. "Hai! I've probably been a bit spoiled by this. But... if there are others like Tsu-chan. I bet it will be really easy to find more samples of home!~" she chimed optimistically. The blonde haired lass was in a surprisingly good mood. One that was obvious on her face as they entered the palace and headed towards the Throne Room because of its placement. Upon entering they would see, Queen Seriri sitting upon her throne. 'Hm? Tsu-chan has a new friend? It's beginning to look like she has a type,' Miki thought to herself though she didn't immediately say anything. Instead the Queen would greet them both. "Okaerinasai," she said to both of them waiting to see how this next bit of interaction would play out.

[Bloodedge]

Every other step, Kou was biting into his wafer, using his lips alone to pull the next segment between his teeth. "Yeah, I guess you're right about that. I'd really like to find a place with a good burger. Might create AoE McDonald's; who knows?" Kou said in jest. He was becoming infinitely curious how many ways their world had influenced this one, but in reaching such a curious state, he also began to wonder what parts of this world influenced their own. Surely, it couldn't be a one-way street. That wasn't a thing of importance now, though. Kou had convinced himself that there was no going back at this point.

As they entered the throne room, there was an unfamiliar identity in the queen's company. Kou looked onward with mild curiosity. Nothing in his vision gave him an immediate answer as to who this person may have been; perhaps it was a glitch that clouded his sight? "Ohayou..." he said nonchalantly, seeming interested in this meeting taking place. Arjuna turned to the pair, wasting no time in approaching them. "Ah, there you are. Now that you're here, I'd like to see if either of you would be interested in taking this," he said, offering yet another Holy Magic Mystic Code. Kou took pause immediately, looking at the raw code whilst blinking again and again. Moments later, he shifted his gaze toward Miki, ever more curious. "Uh..."

[Apollymi]

"Burgers... I've never really had any before. If you open that spot though, I'll be the first customer~" she mentioned seeming to be both serious and amused. Upon getting to the right spot they were standing before Seriri. "Ohayougouzaimasu..." she mentioned to the woman sitting on the throne. The other man seemed to be new and Miki had a look at him though her Nexus vision but found him clouded for some strange reason. This man came forward with an air of familiarity and showing very strangely a raw mystic code of the Holy Magic variety. Miki also took great pause blinking before she found Kou's gaze and almost immediately spoke to him and him alone in this moment. 'I'm not the only one confused, right? It has to be too good to be true, random Holy Magic Mystic Code for free,' she asked of Kou. All the while Seriri looked on at the pair finding their reactions to this both amusing and kind of weird. "Hm, so I am not the only one sketched out by something like that. Good good, I didn't know if I was being cautious enough or not..." she said aloud wondering what exactly would happen between these three. It had become obvious that this pair also didn't recognize the lad in her company.

[Bloodedge]

Did he hear her properly? Did Miki say she'd never had a good burger before? That was undoubtedly the statement she gave, but Kou's interpretation was much better than the actual truth. "Really, you've been settling for mediocre burgers your whole life? That's a shame. We're gonna have to set you up," he said. Of course, he assumed her statement was to be taken as literally as possible. Little did he know.

This new individual was... questionable. Who was he, to so brazenly offer a rare type of magic in the form of pure, unfiltered Mystic Code? How did he even develop such an ability? He looked to be a member of the Church, but they weren't necessarily trustworthy individuals in the way they should have been. Miki agreed, even making her thoughts known in their shared mental space. 'Well, it's not completely ridiculous. The Church in this game was always really sketchy, though. I had to deal with them a bit when doing Holy Knight stuff, and I was glad to be rid of them. I'd assume that Holy Magic was laced with some sort of brain control, but... it's too pure,' he replied. Realizing he was now making the same mistake twice, Arjuna scratched his head and sighed. "Sumimasen. I'm still not used to it yet. I am... Arata. Arjuna, in this Avatar. I finally managed to subdue Karna, for now. This is my apology for taking so long."

Kou was left absolutely dumbfounded. He knew how stark a difference there was between Karna and the human behind the Avatar, but this was unprecedented. He wondered what even produced a need for an Avatar like Karna to be overwhelmed, but that was of little consequence. "Oh, well... yeah. Obviously. It was easy to notice, no doubt..."

[Apollymi]

Miki had indeed mentioned never eating a good burger before. But that wasn't really what she meant at all. She'd never eaten a burger before period. Strange though that was, she was definitely the kind of person who had her diet controlled and arranged for her most of the time. Even her snacks were made by chefs at her house at her request and based on the dietary guidelines enforced by her mother. "Yeah, never had a burger before. I don't think my mom would have allowed it. Actually, she found out I went to a carnival and ate fair food and ... well yeah," Miki's eyes shifted a bit when she thought about her lack of food diversity as a young person. In fact, she'd make it a habit to have a good few new food experiences while she was in this world. A giggle escaped Seriri when Miki mentioned her controlling nature of her mother but she stifled it immediately turning her head away.

Miki heard out what Kou had to say and could do nothing but agree. 'Yeah, I was always really sketched out by them. But I definitely wanted to get my hands on one of those Grails... It would complete my collection,' she said with a bit of deviousness in her eyes moving right along. This lad apparently was someone they knew, the name Arata was one she had seen before on the Nexus information of Rook who'd become Karna. "Did you just apologize?" there was pure confusion in Miki's voice. Miki couldn't help but have her eyes widen quite a bit, this lad was so vastly different from Karna as an Avatar without confirmation of his username she'd scarcely believe the information. "Uh-huh, that's pretty cool. I guess..." Miki said also trying to be as nonchalant as possible. But she gave up really quickly. "No, just no. Why the hell do you have a pure Mystic Code and why are you trying to give it to one of us?"