Ever since that day, I have never seen the bright side...
Everyone turned against me, even if my objective wasn't bad, my execution wasn't good either.
The street was still being repaired after a week of Waleed's invasion.
And I... became the victim of my own doings...
Whether it was being bullied by the guild leaders over my goal...
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BAIZHI- (gets kicked away) Ugh...
FEVER- Hah, loser. You really think acting like that and just moving your hands around like this will get you, World Mason? LOL. [NAME: FEVER, MASTERY 2 IN WORLD MASON, GUILD LEADER OF THE BASTION SHELL]
BAIZHI- (tries to stand up but falls on his knees)
FEVER- This skill isn't for weaklings like you. With that burnt hand of yours? Pfft, forget getting it bud.
BAIZHI- Why... should it- bother you...
FEVER- Oh? Do you see this? (points at his leader badge) I am a guild leader. I have full authority to tell who deserves the skill and who doesn't. Fool.
JIMMI- Uh, you shouldn't act this hard on him... [NAME: JIMMI, MASTERY 2 IN WORLD MASON, GUILD LEADER OF THE BASTION SHELL]
FEVER- Why not?
JIMMI- It's not... a good way... you're setting a bad example of guild leaders...
FEVER- Listen, boy, it's my job to let people know where they stand. Or else such delusional people like him will think of themselves as godfather or some shit. Especially when you hear about this "goal". What was it again? To master all resonic skills, like bro. That's the most illogical thing I have ever heard about.
JIMMI- Uh...
FEVER- People like him with such thinking, when they literally blew the street off just to defeat some low ahh prisoner, should be pinned down under our foot.
JIMMI- Fever...
????????- Enough.
JIMMI- Uh.
FEVER- Ugh, Mono. We can't leave this early. I need to show this kid even more-
MONOXIDE- Reminder, this isn't part of your job as a guild leader. [NAME: MONOXIDE, MASTERY 4 IN WORLD MASON, GUILD LEADER OF THE BASTION SHELL]
FEVER- Sigh... consider yourself lucky, bucko. (leaves with Monoxide)
JIMMI- Uh... (glances at Baizhi for the last time and walks away too)
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Or just facing backlash even at office...
TSUKAMI- Why should I be bothering to listen to you?
BAIZHI- Uh... what do you mean...?
TSUKAMI- Someone who can't even take an action responsibly and let his emotions control him, you're not someone to command me.
BAIZHI- Bruh. It wasn't even my fault. I did what I could think of, the best.
TSUKAMI- Just say you're a son of a geek.
BAIZHI- (slams the table) Mind. Your. Words.
TSUKAMI- Or what are you gonna do? Mr. Incel?
BAIZHI- Ugh...
TSUKAMI- Becoming a bitchless person and then crying about your ex doesn't give you an excuse to underperform.
BAIZHI- It's not like I'm not trying my best.
TSUKAMI- Just quit being SP.
BAIZHI- (shocked)
TSUKAMI- You're barely required. Actually, SP Forces will work even more efficiently without your presence. You were kicked from Hidden Valley for a reason, chud.
BAIZHI- Uh... (runs away from the corridor)
This wasn't it...
Wherever I step... all I faced was...
Humiliation...
Disgrace...
Shame...
Embarrassment...
And whatnot...
As if I were being rejected by society just because I put my life on the line to save them...
If this is what I'm supposed to face...
What's the point of keeping myself alive...
Knowing that I have been infected by this... curse of the Liminality...
I shouldn't be existing...
(at rooftop)
(standing near the ledge)
Maybe...
(points his finger towards his forehead)
Maybe they were right...
I shouldn't be existing...
(attempts to shoot a laser beam at his head, but it doesn't shoot)
Uh... wait.
Did it not shoot?
(looks at his fingers)
Why was I unable to shoot?
RAMOS- I wonder too.
BAIZHI- (!!!!!) Uh... (turns behind)
RAMOS- Greetings. I don't remember this being your goal, Baizhi.
BAIZHI- Ramos... (eyes tear up, rush towards him to hug) I... I don't feel like living... I am not made for this world... please... save me... free me from this world... I... I can't... (cries out loud)
RAMOS- (pats his head) Don't worry. You can tell me.
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(after a few hours of expressing)
RAMOS- Hmm. I see what you're going through.
BAIZHI- (in a low, deep voice) I clearly didn't have the wrong intention. All I wanted was to... save them from that tyrant...
RAMOS- Hmm. They aren't wrong.
BAIZHI- Uh?
RAMOS- I mean to say, your intentions weren't wrong, your thinking was. I can tell your intentions were to release your rage on Waleed before the thought of saving people.
BAIZHI- What...
RAMOS- I can tell everything with the blessing of Mirau.
BAIZHI- Uh... maybe...
RAMOS- It's not wrong to be confused with what your heart truly wants and how it collides with what others' hearts want. It's a complex situation where you have to create a resonance between your heart and their hearts. That's how you make an image of yourself in their presence.
BAIZHI- Oh.
RAMOS- We often make bad decisions in a quick time. Sometimes they end up good, sometimes they end up bad. But whatever actions we take, it's not necessary that it will form the resonance, which is what happened with you. You're a relatively new face for everyone, meaning you still have an image to build. Once that image is built, people will support you even if the outcome turns out to be worse. The resonance will protect you from what you're facing right now.
BAIZHI- Hmm... but how am I gonna make my image... I have been getting treated like this for a week now...
RAMOS- (stands up) By helping them with their lives.
BAIZHI- Uh?
RAMOS- There are several people who need help with their problems. You can give it a go and help them with their problems.
BAIZHI- You gotta be kidding me. Them? And the problem? They look so happy and cheerful... Everyone is having their best time... How can they be-
RAMOS- Happiness can be faked.
BAIZHI- Uh...
RAMOS- The happy faces you're seeing aren't real. They are internally coping.
BAIZHI- How...
RAMOS- Hmm. Ever since the Liminality has entered our world, it has affected everyone in their life. Since we know Liminality attacks mentally first, then it shows its consequences physically as well, leading to a death more miserable than being stabbed by a weapon.
BAIZHI- Oh... how can you tell- (...) Right. Your blessing of Mirau.
RAMOS- Mhmm. I know several people who are hiding themselves, in hopes that they will get better or escape their problems. But because of how Liminality affects someone, most of them tend to take the wrong path. A lot of people have already stepped on the path of destruction, moving towards becoming the next victim of the Liminality.
BAIZHI- Oh...
RAMOS- So, I'll suggest you meet them, talk with them, identify what they are suffering with and save them before Liminality takes them. Who knows, you may find the answer to your curse as well.
BAIZHI- Right. Then I'll do this as well.
RAMOS- Nice. Also, don't screw your previous goal, okay?
BAIZHI- Uh... I don't know if I can even do it...
RAMOS- (pats his shoulder) I'm sure you can. If you're determined enough, I believe you can.
BAIZHI- Uh... Hmm... If you believe in me... (stands up) Then I'll do it.
RAMOS- Nice.
Yes, I shouldn't lose myself.
I need to find my answers and accomplish my goal.
I may not have much time to live, but that shouldn't stop me.
After all, this is just the beginning :)
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END OF VOL 1
VOL 2 AFTER A WEEK