A Glimpse of Necessity (Elite Rendezvous Arc)

[Ch 2, Act 9] The recruit.

"Welcome, Inzagi Rier, to KaiTech. Trust us, with your quest." — The AI of the bike said, as it automatically drove at a comfortable speed.

"Woah, shit— what kind of sorcery... I never knew technology like this could exist in such an era..." — Inzagi was filled with awe, as the bike drove around

"So, do you know where we're headed?" — Inzagi asks the bike

"We're headed to an alleyway. My radar senses a crying female sorcerer. Perhaps, you should bring her with your mission, to try and cheer her up, Captain Inzagi." — The AI replied, as Inzagi nods

"Alright, that's a pretty good idea, let's go." — Inzagi replied, as they went faster, quickly arriving at the alleyway

"There she is, captain Inzagi." — The AI said, as Inzagi looked at the crying lady

The sorceress notices them and is startled

"W-Who are you?" — The sorceress asked

"This is captain Inzagi, he's here to recruit you. I am the AI of Lady Ruru. But, Lady Sumiko has given Captain Inzagi permission, to use me." — The AI precisely said, as Inzagi sighs

"Sorry, sorry, this bike told me that it would be a great idea to bring it in a quest and I'm about to go to..." — Inzagi said, as he felt a subtle wave of embarrassment

"Quest..? But, why bring such a defect like I..?" — The sorceress said, as she looked up at Inzagi

"Hey, hey, no one is defective, don't tell yourself that... There are no defects in this world, only people who are yet to find success." — Inzagi comforted the sorceress as he got off the bike and kneeled in front of her

"Yeah..? Well, explain why I was kicked from the Occult Militia..." — The sorceress asked as she wept.

"Not all things are meant to be... Sometimes, dreams aren't things we get to grasp on... But, sometimes, it takes time for those dreams to get in the palm of your hand... I'm chasing my dream, to be an elite, one day, and it's been pretty well. But, that doesn't mean that I won't be experiencing obstacles, in the future. Life is a game of luck and skill, it cannot live without the other." — Inzagi replied as the sorceress stayed silent

"So, you're telling me to give up as a sorceress and chase something else?" — The lady asked

"If you feel that it is necessary, then go ahead. I'm not here to manipulate your future, I'm only here to tell you that everyone experiences difficulties." — Inzagi replied

"Now, do you want to come with me?" — Inzagi offers his hand at the lady, as she stays silent.

The lady nods and takes his hand, both of them getting up

"I-I know not much sorcery... But, I'll try my best to be of assistance.." — The lady said as Inzagi chuckles

"Enough with the formalities, we're both in this together. So, let's not meddle with what we're capable of and just kick butt!" — Inzagi said as the lady smiled lightly

"Alright, hop on" — Inzagi sits on the bike, along with the lady.

The bike began to move and drive out the gates of Shitosan, heading to their quest

"Hey, I didn't catch your name, what is it?" — Inzagi asked, as the bike began to levitate, for them to have a better conversation.

"A-Ah, it's Aster... Aster Norden" — Aster replied

"Aster, huh... Sounds like a name fitting for an elite!" — Inzagi replied as the two chuckled

"Ah, please, don't flatter me... Captain Inzagi was it..?" — Aster asked as Inzagi giggles