Chapter 47: Under Their Noses. (Part 3)

"How can you even mention such obvious question Vannettzza?!" Say Hiamech walking towards the entrance of the Training Area "We need to tell the Instructors so"…

"So they put everyone in risk?"; Interrupts Khallyon with firmness intertwined with annoyance "We can't risk reveal our knowledge to potential enemies".

"The Stupid Snob understand our predicament, Hiamech"; Intercedes Mätzeniä, conscious of how dumb is seeking help on this moment "And the best course of action we have available, is delving into the Invasive Territory".

"That is evident"; Acknowledge Ethreus, pointing to the charred curtain "But what about the burned fabric?, Not to mention the cavern entry in the middle of the wall".

"Ethreus has a valid point Mätzeniä, Cadets, Recruits and Instructors are eating right now, they would notice immediately once they come to"…

"They won't do it, at least not with ease Hiamech"; Confidently and devoid of arrogance say the Haughty Lady "I will take care of hiding the Invasive Territory, be ready for Combat".

To the beat of her words, Mätzeniä Insta Cast four Åyûrïc Nodes to create a square [Åyûrïc Hurdle], putting and expanding this immaterial object against a curtain that is in good condition, whispering "[Imitate]" to the etheric graphite grey square.

The [Åyûrïc Hurdle] adopts the exact same shape texture and colour the curtain possess, being a near perfect illusion, unless someone has a really good level of Åyûrïc Sight, or enters in direct contact with the immaterial construction.

"Same formation as before, we are going in"; Mätzeniä's command is followed by the Cadets, crossing the entrance of the Invasive Territory were a large cavern receive them; The Haughty Lady does the same, but not before placing the Fake Curtain in front of the cave to block the exit.

"Nice trick Bratty Bitch"; Compliments Khallyon with condescendingly intonation towards the Haughty Lady; As he Materialize from his Equipment the Binocular Mask, along the Blunt Mittens and the Knife he received from his Father Friends.

"Nice goggles, Stupid Snob"; Retort Mätzeniä with the same condescending tone showed by the Rouge Cadet "Do they have Thermal and Åyûrïc modes of sight?".

"They do"…

"Excellent, Use both modes simultaneously, we can track the Path of anything that pass over this place in the last hour or so"…

{I didn't knew that… , This Bratty Mean Bitch is really intelligent and capable, Maybe that is why she looks down almost on everyone around her…}

Using both observation functions with the Binocular Mask, turns out to be a hectic and slightly confusing task for the Young Man.

When the Thermal Sight shows the environment with a blue hue and the heat sources with white, yellow, orange, red and purple depending on its intensity.

The Åyûrïc Sight only allows the User to see a graphite gray more or less bright depending on the Category of any Singularity close to the current location, which is interfered by Ethreus and Vannettzza, who walk ahead of the Rouge Cadet.

Khallyon is not one to leave things half done, relaxing himself to analyze how he should process what he is observing; Understanding that footprints leave a mark of Heat mixed with Åyûrïc Energy, that lasts after every step made by any creature alive.

{So this is what my Father was talking about; Back then, I only focus on the footprints in the mud during our walks in the Forest; Now I get how he could track deer's to hunt even through rocky areas}

"What path do you suggest we take?"; An obvious question from Ethreus, since the cave is divided into several tunnels and he is in the Punchline with Vannettzza.

"Stupid Snob, we are waiting for the answer, Or do you need assistance to use your own toys?".

"Sure"; Accepts Khallyon the proposition "But not with this Toy Bratty Bitch, just don't back off at the last moment once you see them"; His response comes with a predatorial glare that is hidden by his Binocular Mask.

A confused "What?"; Leaves Mätzeniä's lips, and Khallyon rolls his eyes annoyed, again, with anyone being capable of seeing such attitude from him.

{*Sigh*, Naíndra would have been delighted at hearing my answer; But that "What?" from the Bratty Mean Bitch was quite funny, she is completely oblivious about what I was talking}

"Nothing Proudtzeniä, but this tracks are weird, there are five pairs of footprints, two of equal size and shape, the third pair is similar but larger; However, the other two are… , from Anthropoids, I believe a Man with two meters of height, and a woman with high heels"…

"High Heels?, In a cavern?"; Snorts Mätzeniä with dismissive demeanor "You really are a Stupid Snob".

"I am reporting what I observe Bratty Bitch, is entirely your responsibility if we suffer any type of injury because of your negligence".

"Whatever, tell us the path Stupid Snob"; Demands the Haughty Lady as the Rouge Cadet signals the second tunnel to the left.

The movement of the provisional team resumes, being quite fluid and silent even when the path is not illuminated.

This is due to Ethreus having natural Thermal Sight, while Hiamech and Vannettzza are slightly different from the former Cadet.

The Dragon Aspirant can see in the Dark, and Thermal Sight is not out of her natural talents.

Vannettzza is different, having control over the Attributes of Dark and Shadow, her overall sight is considerably better in absence of light, even if compared with the brightness provided by the sun during the midday.

Mätzeniä and Khallyon have Åyûrïc Sight, nevertheless, using it has a drawback, because spending Åyûrïc Energy before a possible confrontation is absurd.

That is why the Rouge Cadet relays on the Binocular Mask, as the Haughty Lady has a monocle with a similar function but limited range.

The speed of the group doesn't diminish ignoring the noise of their steps knocking on the stone, as they cannot be masked.

In the following minute, the provisional team spots the owners of the footprints they have been tracking; Who are carrying two unconscious Young Ladies.

The third potential hostage looks too clean and cooperative to be the victim of a kidnapping, yet, all of that becomes dull and secondary in the face of the Leading creature and the owner of the High Heels.