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Fifteen incidents since the last report, sir. Five were near Kolonia, but no damages have been recorded to the capitol. Others occurred throughout Gaia 1 and Ivalice. Major Gaul and Noyan have stationed themselves accordingly, but Colonel Oaka III would like you to head a relay to Gaia 1 before long. One of my men stated, weary from battle, but fierce nonetheless.
Thank you, Royce. Ill see to it Major Gaul gets my support as soon as my troop cleans up after the good Captain. I told him, taking my leave.
While the Fifth Division of Sanctum would be relocated soon to Gaia 1, most likely to the Balamb Garden Ruins, this was an opportune moment for the L.O.S.T. to investigate the Fathom sites to procure new developments of Daeva activity. Gemini had gone underground since its last ambush in Corel and Ares and Leo had mounted heavy fortifications following their subsequent conquests of Fort Condor and Rocket Town. There were still a few more of them that should surface within the next few cycles and the remainder before years end, though theyve arrived out of character from Ojiisans predictions.
Heading to the hidden loft behind my office, I first contacted Gen to have her take over in Nibelheim after the Captains sortie there. She made a mention to me that Fayth had wanted an audience before I departed to Gaia 1. How he already guessed my relocation assignment was beyond me. Something a little pyrefly told him, Id bet hed say. After Ojiisan was taken from me, his confidante was all I had. It was just a few days after that incident, when I first met and was aided by Private Yuki, but he had been a great guide to me.
Next, I contacted the L.O.S.T. and told them of the relocation and the exploratory mission to hopefully snag a couple Daeva before they debut. A few of them elected to remain home on Gaia 0, though, believing theyd be necessary in dealing with Daevas Leo and Aries. Finally, I returned to my official center to direct the proud men of Sanctum to the loading strip here in the Junon HQ.
Once they had their orders, I signed out from HQ and made my way to one of the older Fathom springs, a pathway to the Farplane where they originated. Fayth met me halfway, appearing among the mild collection of Lifestream. He would inform me of dangers on leaving a familiar environment. The Daevas that loomed within Gaia 1s core were adapted well to the systems structure, which would be a clear advantage. With the L.O.S.T.s furthering activities, awareness of it and its leader would soon come to the full attention of the Daevas. Once that occurred, it was a sure bet the ranks would be headed for me, though wed try our best to keep it on the team.
Fayth would depart immediately following his warning, but my journey back to the surface would not be without event. As I traveled, I noticed the faintest drop of temperature, one of the newly discovered signs that pyreflies were being manipulated against their benevolent wills. As the creature appeared, I sighed in relief. It was merely a pawn, and a haphazardly built one at that. It was probable, this Fathom was the workings of fractured magics splintered from a main spell.
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Kileya Surge vs. Fathom spawn
Roll set 1
Die rolls: [9]
Roll total: 0
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It came at me sluggishly with a larger, off-balanced left claw to which I easily sidestepped. Noting the weakness the limb posed on the creatures joint, I quickly cast Cripple on it, disabling the arm on the spot. Dragging it across the ground, it attempted to use its weight to hurl the limb at me like a mace. Missing the first couple strikes, it managed to back me to a bend within the tunnel before unleashing a full lunge. Thankfully, it estimated too high and I got under it, pushing my longsword through most of its length before it collapsed at my feet.
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End Battle!
EXP = 9/100
Overdrive = 9/100
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Following the battle, I quickly returned to Junon and awaited my men.