The Seer.

As Nova contemplated the revelation and the entity at the Center of Commerce being the potential key to his identity, the guild master approached him with inquisitive concern.

Guild Master: "Did he provide you with the information you sought?"

Nova, with a hint of disappointment, nodded in response.

Nova: "He gave me a lead, but nothing more precise. It seems the Center of Commerce is where I need to go next."

Acknowledging the lead, Nova and the others concluded their time at Lord Gaberiel's castle and returned to their respective homes.

-The Next Day-

As Nova, eager to pursue the lead to the Center of Commerce, approached the guild master for guidance, he inquired about the process of gaining entry.

Nova: "How can I go to the Center of Commerce?"

The guild master, acknowledging the strict entry policies of the COC, explained the necessity of making arrangements before Nova could proceed.

Guild Master: "COC is very strict on who they let in. Before you can go, I need to make some arrangements."

Nova: "Why are you helping me with this? I'm just an employee."

The guild master's response carried a sense of insight into Nova's potential.

Guild Master: "I see potential in you, Nova. Think of it as you are owing me one."

(guild master has no idea the weight of having nova owe her and how it affects her future).

As the esteemed seer arrived at the guild, her presence commanded the attention of everyone present. The guild master, recognizing the importance of the visit, rushed out to welcome her. Nova, curious about the visitor, turned to Em for information.

Nova: "Who is she?"

Em, with a respectful tone, explained the significance of the visitor.

Em: "She is the esteemed seer, advisor to the guild master's family. There are only four known seers in existence. Two reside in the light realm, two in the dark realm, and they hold the highest authority after the avatars of the Supreme Ones (Creators). They co-lead the council. The other seer is in the upper realm and doesn't interact with others as openly as she does."

Em also indicate that there are rumors that whatever she saw in her visions come true, their vision helped light realm many times before.

Nova's inquisitive mind continued to ponder the potential knowledge the seer might possess, especially regarding the mysterious Chrono Nexus. Fueled by curiosity, Nova decided to seek answers and approached the guild master's office.

Knocking on the door, Nova awaited permission to enter, hoping that the guild master might allow me to have a word with her.

Evangeline: "whoever is it? I am busy comeback later."

nova: "Ms. Evangeline, it's me. can I enter I have an important matter to share."

Evangeline: "come in."

The door creaked open, and Nova stepped into the guild master's office.

Upon stepping inside, Nova became an unintended witness to the ongoing discussion.

The seer addressed the guild master with a proposition.

Seer: "We think you should become the Next head, consider it dear."

Evangeline: "I have no intention to become a head. Elder brother Thaddeus is more than capable."

However, the seer countered her stance, suggesting that the Thaddeus and your other siblings were not suitable for the role.

Seer: "Dear, Thaddeus is not the right person to lead the family, and the same goes for your other siblings. According to the law, the current head has three years left before he retires."

Guild Master Evangeline, expressing her desire to avoid the political intricacies of her family, shared her reasons for settling on the remote planet of El-Kiin.

Evangeline: "Esteemed seer, I don't want to get involved in the political scenes of the family. That's why I settled in this remote planet, so I can stay away from their wretchedness."

However, the seer, with a knowing demeanor, chuckled softly and made a prediction that seemed to challenge Evangeline's intentions.

Seer: "You will take the seat in 2 years. You are the only one qualified for the throne."

The seer's prophecy hinted at a future where Evangeline might find herself drawn into the family's political affairs, despite her attempts to distance herself.

Evangeline: 'If I came back to home, it would result in a war. Ms. Seer'.

seer: "everything will happen as it should dear, you will take the throne even if you want or not."

The seer observes nova, she stares deep into nova and see how his energy fluctuates.

(Nova's power currently is not even a fraction of what he had.)

The esteemed seer addressed Nova, recognizing the immense power he held.

Seer: "Child, you hold immense power. Yet, I have never seen such kind of power."

Nova: "Madam seer, do you know anything about the Chrono Nexus?"

The seer regarded Nova with a serious look, opening one eye in contemplation. In a gesture of confidentiality, she initiated a sound barrier between the two of them, ensuring their conversation remained private and shielded from prying ears.

Seer: "Why do you want to know about that, Mr. Nova?"

Nova, with a sense of urgency, responded.

Nova: "It holds a very important piece to know about my past."

The seer, in turn, shared some information about the Chrono Nexus.

Seer: "The Chrono Nexus is created by both the Supremes, and they throw it after creating it. Maybe you heard about it in a book or a tale."

However, Nova, attuned to something amiss, sensed that what she said was not the entire truth.

-The next day-

Nova arrived at the guild, ready to tackle his daily tasks. The guild was bustling with activity as members engaged in various activities and quests.

However, the atmosphere suddenly shifted when a distressed individual rushed into the guild, carrying a critically injured person.

In a panic, the person pleaded with the guild members for assistance, explaining the dire situation. The guild's healers, known for their proficiency in natural healing arts, gathered around the injured individual. 

they channeled their energies, attempting to mend the wounds, but to their surprise, the injuries only worsened. The wounds seemed to resist their usual healing techniques, leaving the healers confused.

Recognizing the severity of the situation, the head of the healing department, a seasoned expert, made her way to the scene. With a calm demeanor, she placed her hands on the injured person, channeling a powerful surge of energy. As she did so, she carefully examined the nature of the wounds, her expression growing more serious.

After a moment of intense focus, the head healer addressed the guild master.

Head healer: "These wounds are unlike anything we've encountered before. It seems the victim has been attacked with an unknown energy. Our conventional healing methods won't be effective in this case. We need to delve deeper into understanding the source of this mysterious energy if we are to help this person." 

the guild master understands the gravity of the situation and asked head healer.

Evangeline: what happened to him, adventurer?

Adventurer: We ventured into the Sutur Forest to hunt down a formidable creature known as the Marti-Bull, an A-class beast.

Evangeline: with both of them cannot defeat a "A-class" beast. why did you endanger yourselves.

Adventurer: Everything seemed normal at first, but as we encountered the beast, something was off. Its appearance was disfigured, and it was oozing with black blood. We assumed it might have been injured, so we decided to engage it, hoping to put it out of its misery.

The adventurer continued, his voice carrying a mix of fear and confusion,

Adventurer: However, the creature surprised us. It moved with unnatural speed, charging towards us unexpectedly. In the blink of an eye, it struck him with incredible force, and that's when these strange wounds appeared. It was as if the creature itself was infused with some malevolent energy, something beyond our understanding.

Evangeline: how did you escape and bring him here?

adventurer: after the bull hit him, we heard a sound and the beast retreated.

The guild master, determined to uncover the truth, the guild master turned to the healers and ordered further investigation into the nature of this peculiar energy that now afflicted the injured adventurer.

As the guild master and the expedition party inspected the area surrounding the Sutur Forest, they found no trace of the Marti-Bull or any other monsters.

However, Nova, with his keen senses, detected a faint energy trail and led the group toward the heart of the forest. The trail eventually brought them to a hidden fortress concealed within the dense forest.

The guild master and the others cautiously explored the fortress, but to their surprise, they found it deserted. However, their discovery took a dark turn when they stumbled upon research papers scattered throughout the fortress.

The documents revealed unsettling experiments conducted on the monsters in the Sutar Forest. It became apparent that these experiments had gone awry, leading to the disfigurement of the Marti-Bull and possibly affecting other creatures in the forest.

Examining the findings,

Evangeline: it seems these individuals were experimenting with the monsters in the Sutar Forest. Given the lack of any monsters in the vicinity, it appears their experiments might have failed spectacularly. Whoever they are, they pose a significant threat, and we must locate and eliminate them before their actions cause further harm.

As the day came to a close, Nova and the others returned to the guild.

Upon hearing the troubling news, Lord Gabriel swiftly took action. Recognizing the potential danger posed by the individuals conducting experiments in the Sutar Forest, he decided to assemble a formidable force to address the threat before any more harm could be done.

Lord Gabriel, known for his decisive leadership, summoned a group of skilled warriors, mages, and scouts from his realm.

This elite force, under his command, they will set out on a mission to hunt down the individuals responsible for the experiments in the Sutar Forest early in the morning. 

Nova explained everything to Ignis (dragon) about today's events.

Ignis: I can sense the residual energy left by those people. Tracking them won't be a challenge for us.

Nova: I just wish I had more to offer in a fight. I can't fight and i don't have any battle prowess.

Ignis, the majestic dragon, turned his attention to Nova, his eyes glowing with a reassuring warmth.

Ignis: Don't forget, Nova, you're not alone. We make a formidable team. Your role is vital, even if it's not in direct combat. Your observations and insights are what guide us.

Nova's eyes widened with a glimmer of hope, "You can track them?"

Ignis: Indeed. My connection to elemental energies allows me to sense and follow their trail. When the moon is high, you may not have the strength for a direct confrontation, but with me by your side, we'll bring an end to this threat.

Nova: Thank you, Ignis. I appreciate your confidence. Let's do this together.

The duo cautiously entered the mysterious fortress, sensed that the source of the energy emanated from below. Nova, following Ignis' lead, scanned the surroundings for any clues.

As they explored the depths of the fortress, Nova's spotted an entrance. Together, they uncovered a concealed underground passage leading towards the shore of the river outside the country. 

The tunnel wound its way through the earth, and after a series of twists and turns, Nova and Ignis emerged into an open cave near an ocean.

ignis and nova sensed the presence of many beasts and a person among them.

Ignis: that person may be the responsible individual for what happened inside the forest.

As they approached, the mysterious figure noticed their presence. A sinister smile played on their lips as they spoke, "Ah, there are uninvited guests, Witness the results of my experiments."

Ignis, a formidable presence, growled lowly. "Stay close, Nova. We confront them together."

both of them getting ready to face each other.