Β If it was used to protect sensitive documentation, then an arts-user might not be needed if one knew how active itβ¦
SilverAsh managed to reveal the hidden information on the βblankβ papers by activating the arts-infused ink.
Β βI found these papers in an abandoned cabinβ¦.β, his voice trailed off as he saw the report of missing or dead operators. These werenβt accounting for the initial team sent and the company written here appeared to be attempting to take over the village through their business practices. His expression shifted from confident smirk to a much more stern grimace. The mood shift was evident as he called Courier by his actual name over his codename.
Β β-there are 4 dead, 8 missing and the condition of the initial team is unknown. There is technological machinery being used here alongside arts. The locals have supposedly gotten ride of outsiders trying to takeover the village and seem any outsiders overstaying their welcome risk the same fate.β He took a deep sigh.Β Their tech communications were just about useless due to static interference and inability to make contact with Rhode Island. His sharp eyes turned to a mom & pop looking store in the village and his tail swayed as he got an idea.Β
Β βCome. We have supplies we need for our war.βΒ He spoke with absolute authority and gravity in his tone.Β
The ambiguous yet dangerous business man SilverAsh was no longer present in the moment before Courier. Instead, he sawΒ Enciodas SilverAsh, WARLORD of the SilverAsh clan and radical plutocratic who threatened the very foundation of the Karlan government and religious order. The last time he gotten into this mode there was carnage and bloodshed as prices paid for their glorious revolutionary justice.Β
He bought notepads, pens, various bags of candy and treats and matches in bulk. After leaving the store he motioned for Courier to follow him into an area where they there werenβt may prying eyes watching them. He took out the arts infused ink and started write with great pressure on one of the notepads.Β
Β βWe must act as if the missing operators are still alive, so gathering intel on their status is a top priority. The company and the machinery used is likely responsible for the fog and illusion was noted on the paper. If this is the case, then our communication issues might be solved if we can locate and deal this technology. Finally, the festival is a piece to this puzzle we need more details on to make sense of how outsiders are treated during the event and then how poorly theyβre treated after. However much time we have left for the festival is how much longer we have until hostile moves are made more openly against us with what Iβve gathered from these papers and the conversation I had at the tavern earlier.βΒ He didnβt miss a beat as he kept writing instructions down switching between the arts ink and regular ink, folding up each note neatly with a back of matches and bag of candy to go with it.Β
Β Β βI want to deliver these out to the several operators in the area after you deliver the papers to the Doctor. Tenzin and I will also be doing the same. It will be likely the two of you keeping communications between our group until we can get the communication static issue resolved. Know you are aware I expect you to nit only survive but return to me with news, so with these orders - go.β
He knew that look. His demeanor had shifted, and Courier was keenly aware what that meant. It seemed that both of their blades will be in use in the near future. His only wish was that Matterhorn would have come along for this operation, as his defenses against arts would be useful here. No matter, he has a task at hand. One that was of the upmost importance.
βUnderstood. Just make sure you survive as well, Lord Enciodes.β
With that, Courier takes the papers, quickly and silently rushing towards the location of the doctor.