A voice screams through the tearing sky. Distortion light pierces the gaze of Kaeron Cael'ren who sees what is happening at the same moment. He is then clinging to the only being which he remembers the moment. Tyr Rad didn't see anything coming and for a few seconds, he and Kaeron find themselves propelled light years away from their point of origin, a teleportation like the scientist from Trastarce had never seen one. A split second later, he falls and rolls on dry ground. Facing him, a black-eyed entity stared Kaeron down, this turning away for a moment to face his opponent once more, hands behind him. Tyr Rad then took him by the collar and lifted him up.

  "You are shabby Kaeron, just as much as you are parents. Me..no we have built you a meaning for your life, all this so that you betray! ?

  He then threw Kaeron several meters further without even letting this last this morning. He looked around him, the environment seemed arid. They both seem to be in a vast cave.

  "You took us to this cave, why...? Anyway you won't find never all the crystals! ?

  Declares Kaeron, in a breathless way before getting up, wiping the blood present on his chin.

  "No..not alone of course. I have always faithful followers who will help me. The plan will nevertheless become more complicated now that the detective is dead. The police certainly we got our hands on the crystal and it won't be long before we find each other... ?

  Declares Tyr Rad resuming are calm.

  "I will do everything I can to stop you, even if I leave my life there. For the protection of my family. ?

  Tyr Rad, his gaze defying Kaeron's, came to sigh for a moment before looking up at the sky, closing your eyes and smiling.

  "You have already condemned your family by choosing to come to me. What naivety to have locked me in this jar. It's like barricaded a sheep in the middle of a wolf pack! It is almost as if you were waiting for my release"

  "That's because que...je i don't have complete trust from the guards. I wanted to make sure on my own that you no longer represent in danger to no one... ?

  After these words, Tyr Rad bursts out laughing, with an almost machiavellian. At the same time, several winged creatures fall from the top of the cave, all with deformed faces. Kaeron looks around him, positioning himself, ready to defend oneself if necessary. Those they began to surround Kaeron under the jubilant gaze of Tyre Rad.

  "I was trained by one of your most powerful allies, these minions won't do anything to me.. ?

  "I know that, that's why I have what it takes. ?

  Tyr Rad responds by throwing in crystal Alter in the direction of Kaeron before shooting at him with the help of these powers, even before it hits the ground. A fracture then came to this world, inflicting extreme pain on Kaeron, who finds himself little by little disfigured in his turns. The two hands nailed to the ground, he is then attacked by an armada of minions jumping on him one by one. Paralyzed, Kaeron can't do anything to do anything but scream for help.

  Several months later, in Scriba's laboratory

  Austin, detective in charge of the investigation into the disappearance of Kaeron, take a very close look at the alter crystal protected inside have a drink. A researcher came to meet him, a notebook to the hand.

  "We haven't tried to get new sound signals since but in came. Nevertheless, we are certain that it is Nethralians' energy because part of the essence is found in this crystal. ?

  Then declares the researcher. Next to him, hands behind the back, Austin didn't look away and answered :

  "Orion was right about this doubting of something... This crystal must not to be the only one, otherwise how could he have seen this demon. ?

  "In order for security to be guaranteed, the host's body and his gasoline must be separated. In other words, it is strong likely that this demon is still no any power and is still weak ... Ah less of course than other crystals exist. ?

  To the researcher's answer, several human soldiers enter the laboratory, armed, pointing their rifles at the researchers. finding in the room. Two investigator enters their turns in the room followed by two other people. Both show up in Austin, showing their badges.

  "We are now taking over this investigation, please leave these places immediately, all of them.. ?

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  Then declares one of the investigators, with a particularly serious air.

  "What are you doing on our territory. You have decided to build this is to protect you. So it's up to the Northern Police to Scriba to take care of this matter, our lieutenant has been clear on that! ?

  "Our governor has control over Scriba, in its entirety. Either you cooperate or things will end very bad for you, Detective Austin Ragroth.. ?

  Inspector Austin looked at these interlocutors with an almost cold gaze, without say one more word. The researcher located next to him came to them challenge them in turn but Austin prevents him with a gesture sudden movement of the hand.

  "You want our land, our work and our dignity. You are not not close to facing these things, any more than we are.. ?

  Answers keeping them calm. A female voice came to call out to him.

  "I am, and I will do everything to protect Trastarce and these inhabitants. ?

  A Shirynite appears, dressed in the most modern armor and equipped of a bracelet has the appearance of alter crystal.

  "One...Shirynite?You sent a Shirynite. Why? ?

  This confused Austin asks.

  "We know that several Alter crystals are distributed throughout the galaxy and it's only a matter of time before this demon, Tyr Rad, don't resurface to get them all back. We will therefore need help and Sileth it is shown very persuasive. ?

  Austin is even more confused than he already was and ignores how the latter have got their hands on such an object and it must be them call the police on it.

  "This object...what is it? ?

  He declares, almost panicked.

  "You don't need more elements, you are already remove him from this investigation, Detective Austin. But to make short, that's what who allowed us to see clearly about this story. ?

  Arix intervenes between Sileth and the two inspector.

  "Arix? Mr. Kaeron's thread? What have you been up to? ?

  Arix lowered his head, did not react to Austin's words.

  "This crystal must not move from here. If one of them destroyed it, this will only strengthen the power of the entity! ?

  Says Detective Austin again.

  "Get out of here and let us do our job Mr. Austin. ?

  Two soldiers come to take Inspector Austin by the arms. The one ci then tries to resist. Sileth then came to approach the artifact. From its visor, sound and visual waves intense escapes from the crystal. She didn't have time to open the glass until screams are heard at the back of the room.

  Several gelatinous green tentacles make their appearance behind the showcase of the room. While some fall because of their unpredictable movements, on the other hand they make it catch and propel to across the room. From the entrance door, an individual who are thank you, Sly.

  Trying to target the individual, several shots of soldiers are stopped by these tentacles that continue to grab them by the legs and arms before throwing them all over the room causing panic. While Sileth and the inspectors seem confused, Arix takes advantage of the situation to try to recover the crystal. He then rushes towards Sileth, shoving her without her having the time to counter and avoid before take the crystal in these hands. He then feels like a huge numbness in the body when holding the artifact of these own hands.

  "Stop him! ?

  The two human inspectors, having seen the stolen artifact, do not succeed unfortunately not to caught Arix who, through the tires of firearms, manages to join Sly at the entrance to the room.

  "Come! We don't have time to discuss. ?

  Making the tentacles of these arms come back. He handed over these gloves to follow Arix towards the outside of the building. There, Seryn is waiting for them on board a car. Not thinking twice, they decide everything together to get on board.

  "Since when did you learn to drive, Seryn? ?

  Arix asked, sitting next to her, Sly in the back.

  "I only did the theory but I already know the basics. This should be enough.. ?

  Starting the engine, she drives at full speed, joining the high road leading to the border.

  "Why did you come to save me? You know what you risked? ?

  Declares Arix, turning his gaze to Seryn and Sly.

  "Why yes, why that. A little action doesn't hurt. And then it's to prove to you that I'm a good person. Have is a team after all! ?

  Sly answers in an amused tone, while several sound police cars at following them.

  "Sly to insist on teaming up. When he saw you cross the border, he thought he would never see you again. I have let your mother know we're leaving. She seemed to be getting better and now that you've finally taken your decision. But she fears that your father will no longer be alive with the months that have passed. Besides, she asked me if you had always the bracelet with you.. ?

  Seryn asks, trying to concentrate as much as possible on the road.

  "Oh shit the bracelet... ?

  "Arix, don't tell me that you no longer have the bracelet"

  Seryn declares again in an almost aggressive tone.

  "This is Sileth, a new member they have recruited who has the bracelet. And the worst thing is that I think she was the one with Sly and who caused my mom's accident. ?

  Arix answers, rubbing his head, his gaze lost in these thoughts.

  "Oh well, that's great. She can locate us anywhere now. We have to divert. ?

  Seryn then bypasses a street and stops at the edge of a sidewalk. She then turn your gaze to Arix and explain.

  "Listen, give me the crystal. While I'm trying to divert, you're going down the drain with Sly. I understood that the water passage was always connected to a certain place. Have this found on the other side. ?

  After a few minutes, Seryn takes the road again, continued by a dozen from a police car heading for the border. Sly and Arix this are hidden behind the building, not having yet been noticed but time is running out.

  In the sewers of the city

  After moving a manhole, the two men taking a ladder leading to the basement of the city.

  "Is this water contaminated?"

  Declares Arix observing a slight spring of water flowing in abundance on along the corridor.

  "I don't think so. Humans must also now have their own water tank. Dirty water must end up in several kilometer outside Scriba Nord and do not hope to get pure water because we would exceed largely the limits of the south.

  Declares Sly.

  "You may be a player but you learn your lessons well, it's not the everyone's case. Here's hoping Seryn makes it through.?

  Arix answers before both of them venture to the sewers pretending without end.