Ace 2
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Section 4
Part 2
Chapter 1
The convoy traveled to Helenia's capital, Wingsend. It was a city on a mountain.
They convoy arrived and after going to a stable found an inn to rent at.
Chapter 2
Helenia had beautiful statues of winged-beings in its streets.
Churches were on many streets.
The convoy went to the city palace.
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Section 4
Part 1
Chapter 1
The faction returned to the castle in Hinomin.
*
Garret had messaged Ace: ‘Ace, go to Helenia. They are leading a campaign for the world revamp. Meet with the leader and assist with the campaign.’
Chapter 2
The Tranquil diplomat convoy caught a ship going to Helenia.
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Part 6
Chapter 1
The ghost-mechs loaded extra soothing-tech in all three volcanoes after a day had passed.
Chapter 2
The faction and ghost-mechs gathered in one of the city squares.
“Ghosts were handling the other volcanoes in Stoneborough," Luke said. "Thanks for the help everyone.”
*
The faction began their travel back to Hinomin.
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Section 3
Part 5
Chapter 5
Magma began coming out of the west volcano in rivers.
“Clear away,” Luke hollered.
The faction members around got into their carts and guided themselves a distance away.
The ghost-mechs jetted away, landing in a nearby clearing.
Chapter 6
Some time had passed.
The west volcano had stopped spewing magma.
“Only a small disturbance,” Luke said. “The soothing-tech should prevent that from happening again. We'll put extra soothing-tech in all three volcanoes.”
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Chapter 3
Magma hit one of the ghost-mechs.
The mech's machinery hissed.
More magma flew.
The mechs got out of the west volcano.
Chapter 4
The ghost-mechs landed outside the west volcano.
Ghost-mechs and faction members stood around.
The volcano made a loud rumbling.
Magma suddenly flew out of the volcano's top.
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Chapter 1
The west volcano.
Ghost-mechs flew in with volcano-soothing-tech.
Inside the volcano the mechs hovered.
Magma was all over.
Chapter 2
Installing the soothing-tech was simple and quick.
The ghost-mechs descended to one of the magma-free cliffs of the volcano's interior.
The soothing-tech boxes were set down with tubes being plugged into them.
The mechs then flew upward.
The volcano's magma roared and blasted.
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Part 4
Chapter 1
At the center volcano.
Soothing-tech had arrived.
Ghost-mechs entered the volcano.
Chapter 2
Soothing-tech was placed in the center volcano.
The ghost-mechs flew out.
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Part 3
Chapter 7
At the east volcano.
Faction carts arrived with soothing-tech.
Ghost-mechs flew to the volcano's top.
They eased down into the volcano.
Chapter 8
The soothing-tech was successfully placed in the east volcano.
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Part 3
Chapter 5
Luke said, “We've brought volcano-soothing-tech. It should stop the volcanoes from erupting. Help us move the soothing-tech to the three volcanoes.”
Chapter 6
The faction loaded soothing-tech into carts.
The soothing-tech consisted of special material boxes, tubes, et cetera.
The ghost-mechs carried and jetted soothing tech.
They spread out toward the three volcanoes.
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Part 3
Chapter 3
The faction were at one of Silver's city gates.
The gates were open.
They entered.
Chapter 4
The faction entered a city square.
Ghost-mechs were here.
Lou greeted them, “Hello. We're allies of Stoneborough. We're here to help if we can.”
“Good day,” a ghost-mech said. “I'm Luke. We can use your help.”
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Section 3
Part 3
Chapter 1
The faction all gathered near one of Hinomin's city gates.
They traveled by cart and horse.
They set out for Silver.
Chapter 2
It took four days to reach Silver.
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Part 2
Chapter 1
Ace and the convoy were in one of the castle’s large studies.
Some of the ally representatives were there.
Ace saw Lou from Raydia.
Aero, diplomat of Weregoyle, was there.
He came across Teryl and others from Spirit Island.
Chapter 2
“Nice to see you Ace,” Teryl said.
With him were Mac, Jemma, Veera, and others.
“Good to see you,” Ace said.
“The faction has gathered here,” Mac said. “More nations have joined the faction.”
“Perhaps the faction could help with some of the world revamp efforts,” Glade said.
“What is the faction’s plan to help with the volcanoes?” Ace asked.
“We’re traveling to a big city nearby called Silver. It is surrounded by three volcanoes. It has been evacuated. There are Rit folk going there. We'll try to help them.”
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Part 1
Chapter 1
In Hinomin, Stoneborough.
The Tranquil diplomat convoy was at the city castle.
Chapter 2
In the castle’s throne room.
Hinomin's leader, Ellen, welcomed Ace and the convoy.
Ace asked, “How is the volcano situation?”
Ellen said, “None have erupted. Rit ghost-mechs will be arriving in Stoneborough tomorrow. Many cities have been evacuated. Hinomin is busy with visitors.
“The ally representatives from other nations are gathered in some of the castle's studies. Thank you for coming, Ace Bardon and company. The guards will show you to the studies."
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Part 8
Chapter 1
Ace and the Tranquil diplomat convoy left Diamond.
They traveled to a coastal Gale settlement.
Chapter 2
Ace messaged Garret, Tranquil's leader, about the tournament’s going-ons and conclusion.
Garret messaged Ace: ‘Ace, there is a crisis in Stoneborough. It is a nation with many volcanoes as you know. Apparently there are signs of most of the volcanoes erupting.’
‘Many nations are sending support. Rit believes it has new technology that will soothe the volcanoes and stop them from erupting.’
‘Travel to the Stoneborough town of Hinomin. It isn't near any volcanoes.’
‘The nations involved with the faction that helped Rit through its battle-scare will all be sending people for potential help. Meet with them in Hinomin and help in any way you can.’
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Part 7
Chapter 1
Ace and the convoy were at the palace for one of Ahmed's suppers.
Three days remained in the tournament.
Ahmed said, “The All Nations Tournament has been a success so far. I believe that safe martial arts should replace any notion of war, battles, skirmishes, and contention.”
Chapter 2
Ahmed said, “We are going to be holding more tournaments in support of the world revamp. I hope that all nations of our world nations alliance will take part. We will be holding special tournaments in many nations.”
Some at the dining table clapped.
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Chapter 7
Clive's hand was raised in victory.
The crowd roared.
The transformers bracket was concluded.
Chapter 8
Ace and some from the convoy went back to the inn where they were renting.
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Chapter 5
The second match.
Ace went at Clive.
Ace peppered punches at Clive's body from the outside. Ace moved his head from side to side while doing so.
Clive advanced and was struck hard in the body.
Clive backed up and Ace caught him in the body again with a firm punch.
Clive stopped and began throwing at Ace.
Ace moved to the side and punched Clive on the headgear.
Chapter 6
The third match.
Both circled around each other.
Ace jabbed at Clive’s headgear.
Clive swung at Ace's stomach and landed.
Ace backed away; his stomach was full of sharp pain.
Clive advanced.
Clive hit Ace's stomach twice more while keeping his head back.
Ace swung at Clive's headgear and missed.
Clive punched at Ace's headgear. Ace dodged.
Ace swung a hook at Clive's body. It landed.
Clive hit Ace's body with a straight.
Ace buckled and was on one knee.
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Chapter 3
Clive entered the ring.
He was a hulking, muscular man.
Both fighters were transformed.
The bell and the fight began.
Chapter 4
Ace dodged and darted around the ring.
Clive went at Ace. He punched Ace's stomach.
Clive long-jabbed at Ace.
Ace tried to strike and was hit on the headgear.
Clive won the first match.
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Part 6
Chapter 1
Ace at Blizzard Arena.
He was in his fighting gear.
The announcer called his name; he went to the arena.
Chapter 2
The announcer said into a microphone, the sound reaching the more than ten-thousand spectators, “From the nation of Bohemoth, Clive Smith!"
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Chapter 7
Ace had four more opponents to best to get to the final.
The following two opponents he bested with some ease.
The third opponent was more challenging. Ace won, advancing.
*
The fourth opponent was difficult. Ace lost the first match quickly.
The second match Ace won after a minute and a half.
Ace took the third match.
The referee raised one of Ace's arms.
Chapter 8
The final matches in the transformer bracket were a day away.
Ace rested at the inn.
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Chapter 5
Ace fought defensively.
Bryan advanced and was outmaneuvered.
Ace won the first two matches quickly.
Chapter 6
The Tranquil diplomat convoy at a pub.
Meals and drinks were had.
It was a chilly night in Diamond and the city was in party-mode.
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Chapter 3
Ace had an opponent the next day.
At the Blizzard Arena.
Ace's name was called, he went to the ring.
Chapter 4
Ace's opponent was named Bryan, of Raydia.
Both were transformed into their other versions.
The bell rang.
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Chapter 1
The next day Ace didn't have any fights in the tournament.
In the evening the Tranquil diplomat convoy went to the palace to partake in one of Ahmed's daily suppers.
Chapter 2
“How are the fights going for you Ace Bardon?” Ahmed asked.
They were sitting at a dining table.
“Well,” Ace said. “I've bested two opponents. Four more opponents to the semi-final, five to the final. I hope to win.”
“I hope you do,” Ahmed said. “I am in a leaders bracket of the tournament. We'll both win.”
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Chapter 5
The third match.
Mel threw jabs then went back to landing body shots.
Ace lost his wind from body shots.
Ace stood in place and threw punches for Mel’s headgear.
Mel landed another few body shots while ducking and moving his head fluidly.
Mel straightened and began throwing punches at Ace’s headgear.
Ace landed on Mel’s headgear just before Mel landed on Ace’s headgear.
Chapter 6
The referee raised one of Ace's hands, announcing him the victor.
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Chapter 3
Mel punched Ace in his stomach.
Mel landed again; Ace began backing up.
Mel's punches had a lot of power.
Ace circled.
Ace threw a lead hook, missing.
Mel landed on Ace's body again.
Ace was hunching, stunned a bit.
Mel landed a punch on Ace's headgear.
Chapter 4
The second match.
Ace slipped and dodged.
Mel was looking for body shots.
Ace landed a jab on Mel’s headgear.
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Part 4
Chapter 1
The All Nations Tournament was two weeks long.
Ace had another opponent the next day.
Ace arrived at Blizzard Arena and put on his fighting gear.
Chapter 2
One punch to the headgear ended a match.
If a fighter took a knee that also ended a match.
Ace's second opponent, named Mel, was from Berry.
Both entered the ring.
Mel was a fish-person.
The bell rang.
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Chapter 7
Sal's and Ace's second match began.
Sal moved around defensively.
Ace threw a straight right and missed.
He saw one of Sal's gloves pushing toward his face.
Ace moved his head out of the way. He threw a punch at Sal's body. It landed.
Sal came back with two more head punches. The second landed.
Ace felt the thud against his headgear.
Chapter 8
The third match.
Sal started swinging combos.
Ace flew into a defensive mode and started dodging punch after punch.
When an opening came he punched at Sal's headgear; it landed.
The bell rang.
The referee raised one of Ace's hands in victory.
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Chapter 5
The stands were full with spectators.
The first to three wins would be declared the winner.
A bell sound began the first match.
Chapter 6
Sal and Ace approached and circled.
Being transformed into their other versions they had better speed, reaction time.
Ace peppered at Sal's body with jabs.
Ace dodged to the right and caught Sal's headgear with an uppercut.
The bell signaled the conclusion of the match.
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Chapter 3
Twenty nations had fighters entering the transformers bracket.
Ace was eager to compete.
*
It was the third day of the tournament.
Chapter 4
Ace's first match was against a fighter from Gale named Sal.
Ace changed into fighting gear.
The fighters transformed into their other versions before entering the ring.
Ace's name was called and he went toward the ring.
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Chapter 1
The first day of the All Nations Tournament.
Ace was signed up for the transformers bracket.
The transformer matches didn't begin until the third day of the tournament.
Chapter 2
At Blizzard Arena.
Matches went by.
The action was exciting.
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Chapter 3
Glade and Julia entered the museum.
They strolled around, looking at various exhibits.
“Beautiful art they have here,” Glade said.
“I like them,” Julia said. “I'm an art enthusiast.”
Glade and Julia's eyes locked.
“I am as well,” Glade said.
Chapter 4
Glade and Julia left the art museum.
“Should we go to another art museum?” Julia asked.
“We should,” Glade said.
Glade leaned toward Julia and kissed her head.
They walked on.
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Chapter 1
At the inn where the Tranquil diplomat convoy was renting.
“Would you like to go to an art museum?” Julia asked Glade.
“I would,” Glade said.
Chapter 2
Glade and Julia looked for an art museum on a directions device.
They walked the streets of Diamond.
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The city was busy with visitors.
The Tranquil diplomat convoy went to the palace for supper.
Chapter 4
In one of the palace’s dining rooms.
Ahmed was at the table.
He said, “I want to announce to you all that Gale is releasing all our prisoners immediately. We are happy to join other nations in this movement.”
Visitors at the table clapped.
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Section 2
Part 1
Chapter 1
The Tranquil diplomat convoy was in Diamond.
It was days before the All Nations Tournament began.
Chapter 2
The city was being decorated for the tournament.
Ahmed, the leader of Gale, was hosting suppers in the palace for diplomats, leaders, fighters.
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Part 6
Chapter 1
The vehicle returned to Iris.
Lou went to the palace.
The Tranquil diplomat convoy returned to the inn where they were renting.
Chapter 2
The trade event was coming to a close.
Ace received a message from Garret Save: ‘Ace, travel to Gale. The ‘All Nations Tournament’ celebrating the world revamp is coming up. It's being held in Diamond. There are brackets in the tournament for transformers. I want you to compete.’
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The lightning continued to blast the ship.
“Hope the captain speeds up,” a crew-member said.
The ship seemed to slow.
The ship sped up.
The blasts diminished then went away.
Those on the ship felt dazed.
Chapter 4
Lightning blasted against the ship again.
The ship heaved as it got out of the lightning surge area.
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An extra-armoured flying vehicle arrived at Spiral X.
It lined up with one of the tower's entrances.
The group began to climb onto the ship.
Chapter 2
The ship left Spiral X and flew through the lightning surge.
A loud blast.
Lightning had struck the ship.
More blasts as lightning pummeled the ship.
“This ship can handle the lightning,” one of the ship's crew-members said.
The ship rocked.
“Hold on,” the crew-member said.
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Chapter 3
“I haven't heard of a lightning surge that has gone on for so long,” a scientist said.
A day went by.
Chapter 4
“We're going to need to call an emergency vehicle,” Lou said. “It will be able to pick us up.”
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Chapter 1
“How long do you expect the lightning surge to last?” Glade asked a guard-robot.
“One hour,” the guard-robot responded.
“Our radars picked up on the lightning surge,” one of the guard-robots said. “We're some of the newer RX-99 robot models.”
“Our radars at Spiral X didn't predict the surge,” a scientist said.
“Lightning surges in Raydia are becoming stronger,” another scientist said.
Chapter 2
Hours passed.
The lightning surge went on.
Guard-robots, some of Lou's crew roamed upstairs.
Six hours went by.
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Chapter 5
“The tower shut down is completed,” a guard-robot communicated.
Outside the windows the sky which had been dark looked like daylight.
Lightning was falling. Light rose and fell amidst other light.
The group was quiet.
Chapter 6
Guard-robots activated flashlights.
The group made it to the basement door.
Inside the basement were many scientists.
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Chapter 3
Inside Spiral X.
“The surge is early,” a guard-robot communicated.
“The tower shut down is currently in process,” another guard-robot said. “Let's take shelter in the basement.”
Chapter 4
The group was partway to the basement.
Hissing noises then sparks flying out of various machines around them.
They kept going.
More machines short-circuited, flaring up.
All the lights turned off.
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Chapter 1
Lou’s crew and Ace's convoy traveled toward Spiral X.
Thunder rumbled in the sky.
Chapter 2
The group led by Lou approached Spiral X.
Guard-robots were lined around the tower. They had stun-bows.
Lightning flickered in the evening sky above them.
*
“What is going on here?” Lou asked one of the guard-robots.
“There will be a lightning surge here shortly,” the guard-robot communicated. “It will be strong. This tower needs to be shut down before all the technology inside is wiped out by lightning. Enter the tower and go to the basement so you won't be caught in the lightning.”
The sky brightened and turned yellow.
“Inside,” a guard-robot said.
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Chapter 1
The one thousand guard-robots arrived at Spiral X.
Spiral X was a tower. It was an environment studies outpost.
The guard-robots entered.
Chapter 2
Scientists saw the guard-robots.
The guard-robots drew stun-bows.
“Into the basement,” one of the guard-robots communicated.
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Chapter 7
Lou entered the throne room.
Ace recognized Lou from their faction mission in Rit.
Garnet said, “Lou we have guard-robots astray. One thousand away from their post and going to Spiral X. Will you resolve this?”
“We will resolve the matter lady,” Lou said.
Chapter 8
Lou saw Ace.
“Hello Tranquil diplomat,” Lou said. “Here for the trade event?”
“We are.”
“Want to come with my crew and I to Spiral X? It is an interesting science outpost; a good tourist site.”
Ace smiled, “We won't slow you down?”
“No.”
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In the palace's throne room.
Garnet was a woman wearing a dress. A crown was on her long black hair. She was adorned with jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets.
“Good day,” Garnet said, greeting Ace and the convoy.
“Good day lady,” Ace said.
Chapter 6
Garnet and Ace talked.
A guard entered the throne room.
The guard said, "Lady, there is news. Guard-robots posted at Venter went on the move. They seem to be on their way to Spiral X. We're not sure why they left their posts.”
Garnet asked, “How many?”
“One thousand lady.”
“Get commander Lou,” Garnet said.
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The convoy was meeting with Raydia's leader, Garnet, the next day.
They browsed the wares at the market.
That evening they went to a pub and drank and ate.
Chapter 4
The next day.
The convoy got their rented horses and carts from the nearby stable.
They rode to the palace.
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Chapter 1
Ace and the Tranquil diplomat convoy were in the nation of Raydia.
They were in the capital which was called Iris.
There was a trade event going on.
Chapter 2
Ace and the convoy looked around one of the trade markets.
Technology, robots, machine parts were being traded.
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The nation of Gale announced a martial arts tournament to celebrate the world revamp.
All nations agreed to attend.
Chapter 2
Ace and the Tranquil diplomat convoy traveled to a coastal Gaia town.
Ace messaged Garret.
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Chapter 5
The rabbit-people of Crier suggested more bean and nut eating, suggesting the end of or reduction of animal eating.
Chapter 6
The summit ended well.
All agreed to meet again in Myriad in a couple of months.
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Chapter 3
Suggested at the world revamp was the end of starvation.
Chapter 4
Also suggested, by the leader of Arcville, was the beginning of free medical care in all locations.
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Chapter 1
The next day.
The world peace summit continued in Gaia.
The planet, called Corterrum, waited.
Chapter 2
Calvin convinced the attending nations of the world revamp.
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Chapter 3
“I've got an idea,” Pyramid Man said. “We propose at the peace summit of a revamp of all nations. With the revamp all nations could achieve amazing changes.”
Chapter 4
Pyramid Man went on, “I talked to one diplomat who was suggesting more free inns worldwide. That could be part of the revamp.”
“More free inns would be smart,” Ace said.
Pyramid Man said, “I'm going to propose the revamp at the summit tomorrow.”
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The next day at the peace summit.
Sonya and others were hosting the talks.
Ace talked about Tranquil's release of all prisoners.
Ace suggested a worldwide release of all prisoners.
Leaders and diplomats considered this.
Chapter 2
Ace, Pyramid Man, and company met again at a pub that evening.
“The prisoner release speech you gave went well,” Pyramid Man said. “I think I'm going to be able to convince the Gaia leader to release all of our prisoners.”
Ace said, “I will speak on it at the summit again in a few days. Maybe we can achieve a worldwide release of all prisoners."
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Ace and convoy met with Pyramid Man and convoy in a pub near the grand temple.
*
“How have you been?” Pyramid Man asked.
“Well,” Ace said. “Tranquil is releasing all its prisoners.”
“I see; good to hear that.“
“You should spur Gaia’s leader to do the same. The world is moving in a no-prison direction.”
“I will try,” Pyramid Man said. “More nations have joined the stunite medicine coalition.”
Chapter 2
“Will you do a speech at the peace summit?” Pyramid Man asked. “About Tranquil’s prisoner release?”
“Yes,” Ace said.
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Sonya, the leader of Myriad, took the stage.
“Welcome to the Gaia Peace Summit. It will be a week or more of discussions. The first topic is reinforcing our no-war stance. Pyramid Man is here to talk about this some.”
Chapter 2
Pyramid Man walked onto the stage.
“Hello everyone. I want all nations to commit to reducing stun-weaponry production by three-quarters. Please think this over and I hope we can come to this agreement.”
Pyramid Man, whose name was Calvin, left the stage.
Sonya said, “Everyone get comfortable for today. Enjoy the temple lounges and the city. Tomorrow we'll have some ideas to discuss and the floor will be open to all.”
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Chapter 3
Day one of the peace summit.
The Tranquil diplomat convoy went to Myriad's grand temple by cart and horse.
They entered the temple.
Chapter 4
There was a huge auditorium in the temple.
The peace summit was taking place in the auditorium.
Diplomats, leaders, and others went into the auditorium.
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Chapter 1
The convoy arrived in Myriad.
They left their horses and carts at a stable then rented rooms at a nearby inn.
Chapter 2
“The peace summit begins in three days,” Glade said.
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Chapter 1
Ace received a message from Garret: ‘Ace, next go to the Gaia peace summit. Pyramid Man has told me it's in a few weeks’ time. It's in the city of Myriad.’
Chapter 2
The Tranquil diplomat convoy left Cove City. They rode to the coastal Aquarious town they'd landed in.
They got tickets for a ship going to Gaia.
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Chapter 1
At the inn the convoy was renting at; the next day.
“We'll go see Marcus,” Ace said. “We will be leaving Aquarious soon.”
Chapter 2
In the palace’s throne room.
Marcus welcomed them.
He said, “The geologists sent to the great rocks have found signs of a possible dispersal. We are starting projects to help the great rocks. We're going to add boulders as well as build braces there.”
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The next day.
Ace and the others who’d went on the treasure search went to the palace.
The team set out.
Chapter 6
The team got more art from the sunken ship.
They returned to Cove City.
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The sculpture was of a jagged rock pointing in all directions.
Marcus said, “I'm going to send some geologists to the great rocks. See what they think about a potential dispersal.”
Chapter 4
“Come back tomorrow morning,” Marcus said to Ace. “We'll go back to the ship for more of the art.”
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The team went to the palace.
“Rare sculptures?” Marcus asked.
One from the team said, “Yes.”
“The one we came across is notable,” Julia said. “By Goddard Leo. It is said that all his artworks were about a potential disaster Aquarious might face one day.”
Chapter 2
“I've heard of Goddard Leo,” Marcus said.
“His art is from hundreds of years ago,” Julia said. “He suggested that the great rocks blocking the Three Rivers would disperse. If that happened much of Aquarious would face flooding.”
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The team swam away.
Chapter 6
They went to Cove City.
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Glade picked up one of the sculptures.
He and Julia swam toward the deck.
The team scrambled toward the deck.
Chapter 4
Ace had a water-stun-gun in one of his hands.
He watched the groups of sharks get closer.
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They looked around the ship.
Glade and Julia came upon some sculptures.
“These sculptures are rare,” Julia said.
Chapter 2
Glade heard a voice in his head.
It was Ace's: ‘There are many sharks approaching. Maybe hundreds. We have to leave.’
Ace was able to send psychic messages to others while in his other version.
“We have to leave,” Glade said.
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On the deck.
The team entered the ship.
Chapter 8
They began finding a number of sculptures.
“Let's look around for rare art,” Marcus said.
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The team swam into the water.
Ace had transformed. His usually short black hair was now blue and long. His brown eyes had turned blue.
They swam further in.
Chapter 6
The guides found the ship.
They swam close to it.
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The team went to carts and horses in front of the palace.
They left Cove City.
Chapter 4
They rode for several hours to reach their destination.
They got out of the carts.
“My guides will lead the way, we'll follow,” Marcus said.
They got in the water.
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The next day; in the palace's throne room.
The Tranquil diplomat convoy arrived to go treasure searching with Marcus and others.
“We're going to swim in a body of water to search for a lost sunken ship. Some of my guides believe they can find it. There could be some amazing artifacts there. The swimming could be extensive; only fish-people for this expedition.”
Chapter 2
The team was preparing to leave.
Ace said to Marcus, “I can go with the search. I'm a transformer. My other version can breathe underwater. I'm a very good swimmer.”
“You're a transformer?” Marcus said. “Impressive. A man of evolution. Please, come with us.”
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“Hello, Ace Bardon diplomat of Tranquil,” Marcus said.
Marcus was a fish-person.
Like Tranquil and Berry Aquarious had many fish-people.
Marcus had yellow eyes and wore dark garments. A gold crown was on his head.
“It’s good to see you,” Marcus said.
“We’ve come to enjoy your treasure festival,” Ace said.
Chapter 8
“We will feast,” Marcus said. “There are treasure searching expeditions in the coming days. You all can come treasure searching with us.”
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“The Blue City as it's called,” Glade said.
The convoy rented rooms.
They rode to the palace.
Chapter 6
Ace approached the palace's front doors.
There were two guards.
“Sir, how can we help you?” One guard asked.
Ace said, “I'm the diplomat for Tranquil.”
Ace took out his Tranquil diplomat emblem.
The guard put a machine to the emblem.
“I'll go check with the leader,” the guard said.
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The guard appeared.
“Marcus will see you.”
Ace and some from the convoy entered the palace.
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They rented carts and horses.
“We're going to the capital Cove City,” Glade said. “It's a several day ride.”
Chapter 4
Aquarious had rivers and lakes aplenty.
Colder weather was upon them.
The convoy came to Cove City.
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Garret messaged Ace: ‘Ace, go to the nation of Aquarious.’
‘There is a treasure festival going on there soon.’
‘Meet with the leader.’
‘Get me an artifact.’
‘Enjoy your visit.’
Chapter 2
The Tranquil diplomat convoy got tickets for a ship going to Aquarious.
Aquarious was beside the nation of Berry.
They reached Aquarious in a week and a half.
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Back at the inn.
Ace and the other convoy members returned that night.
Glade said to Ace, “They had two of the grand-books that Garret was looking for. I got eight other ones for him.”
“Okay,” Ace said.
“How was your audience?” Glade asked.
“It went well.”
Chapter 2
The convoy stayed for a few days to enjoy the city.
They departed from Love and rode to the Bohemoth city they'd landed in.
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“Are you alright?” Glade asked Juarez.
Juarez looked distraught and bewildered.
A grand-book hung out of one of his pockets.
Juarez glared.
Julia fired her stun-bow; the shot hit the grand-book hanging out of Juarez's pocket.
The book landed on the floor.
Chapter 8
Juarez's expression softened.
Library staff members approached.
“There you are,” one of the staff said. “Are you alright?”
“Yes,” Juarez said.
He looked at the grand-book on the floor.
“I'm afraid I made an improper grand-book,” Juarez said. “Trying for different effects. This one I was reading and it put me in a state of anger. Please forgive me.”
“All is well,” the staff member said.
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Glade, Julia, and the other convoy members with them wandered Opal Library some.
Glade decided on eight other grand-books.
Chapter 6
As the convoy members were leaving the library Glade recognized a green cloak.
It was Juarez.
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The staff member looked to be stunned.
Glade walked around the study some.
A voice came, “Put your bow down.”
Glade turned.
A figure in a green cloak stood on one of the study's upper platforms.
“What is going on sir?” Glade asked.
“I'm not welcoming any in my study right now.”
Glade nodded and backed away.
Julia left the study.
Glade dragged the staff member out with him.
Chapter 4
They got the staff member to one of the other staff.
“What happened?” The staff member asked.
Glade said, “This member took us to see Juarez about buying some grand-books. This staff member got stunned so we dragged him out. Juarez said none are welcome in his study right now.”
“Very odd. We’ll send some staff to see if Juarez is alright.”
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“The staff member has been in there a long time,” Julia said with some worry.
Glade said, “Let's go have a look.”
Chapter 2
The study was spacious. Bookshelves lined the walls. Tools sat around here and there.
The staff member who had went in laid on the floor.
Glade got out his stun-bow. Julia took hers out.
They glanced around.
“Hello?” Glade said.
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The staff member, Glade, and Julia walked through Opal Library's rooms and corridors.
The staff member went on, “Many sought out Juarez to craft them a grand-book in hopes of obtaining the same non-aging trait. Still no other has obtained this trait to our knowledge.
“Juarez lives in the library and stays working most of the time.
“This is his study.”
They came to an open door.
The staff member said, “I'll go in and see what he has. All of his grand-books have been selling fast. Wait here.”
Chapter 8
The staff member went through the doorway.
Glade and Julia glanced around the corridor.
Minutes passed.
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“We have only two of the books on your list,” the staff member said to Glade.
“I see,” Glade said. “Our friend probably still wants ten grand-books in total. Which are some of your best?”
“How much are you spending?”
“We have a high budget.”
“One of our grand-book crafters is always making amazing grand-books. He has some new ones. Come with me.”
Chapter 6
“His name is Juarez,” the staff member said. “He's been crafting grand-books a long time. He is several hundred years old.
“He once crafted a grand-book that gave him the trait to no longer age. He has eternal life, seemingly.”
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Inside Opal Library.
Lots of folks were around.
Staff members showed grand-books to potential buyers.
Glade approached a staff member.
Chapter 4
“We're looking for ten specific grand-books,” Glade said to the staff member.
Glade read off titles of grand-books.
The staff member began searching for them.
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Glade, Julia, and some from the convoy went looking for the libraries holding the book bazaar.
Chapter 2
“Garret wants ten grand-books,” Glade said to Julia.
“Have you read any grand-books?” Julia asked.
“I have not.”
Julia said, “A grand-book can cause a person to become stronger, more intelligent, improve, heal. All sorts of effects.”
Glade said, “Reading one can cause one to conjure very good ideas too.”
They came to Opal Library.
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It took a few days to reach Love.
Once there they found an inn and rented rooms.
Chapter 6
Ace said to Glade, “I want you to try to locate the grand-books Garret is asking for. I'm going to visit the leader. We'll meet back here tonight.”
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The convoy traveled to Valhelm.
They got tickets for a ship going to Bohemoth.
Chapter 4
They arrived in Bohemoth.
They rented carts and horses and began their journey to Love.
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Ace messaged Garret Save, the leader of Tranquil, about the success of stopping the wildfires.
Chapter 2
Ace received a message from Garret.
It read: ‘Ace, I need your convoy to go to Bohemoth. They are holding a book bazaar at some of their libraries. There are certain grand-books I would like you to procure.’
‘I will message you a list of the titles. The book bazaar is in their capital Love. Meet with the Bohemoth leader while you're there if you can.’
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Chapter 3
The palace's throne room.
Seto explained to Cassius of their meeting with the water dragons.
Cassius was delighted.
“We'll have a feast,” he said.
Chapter 4
The group left the palace that night.
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The group left Waterfall Peak.
They began their trek back to Aura.
Chapter 2
In Aura.
They went to the palace to see Cassius.
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Seto extended his wings.
He approached the dragons.
Chapter 4
Seto conjured symbols to communicate with the dragons.
He expressed to them of the rampant wildfires.
One of the dragons conjured symbols.
Seto nodded and conjured more symbols.
One of the dragons flew in one direction; the others flew in another direction.
“They'll extinguish the fires,” Seto said.
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Midday.
A shadow appeared on the rocky plains.
Some looked up.
A dragon descended toward Waterfall Peak.
Chapter 2
The dragon landed near the center waterfall’s pool.
It had blue scales and green eyes.
Other water dragons landed near it.
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The group set up tents.
From the peak wildfires and smoke were visible down below.
Chapter 8
The next morning.
Seto said the ritual’s words at the center waterfall’s pool again.
The group waited.
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They all approached the center waterfall.
They stood at the edge of the center pool.
Seto extended his blue and green wings.
Chapter 6
Seto said, “Please hear my call, dragons of Haze. We need your water, to save the mountains.”
Seto took a step back.
“It could take a day or two for the dragons to arrive,” Perry said.
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“This is it,” Perry said. “This is the summoning waterfall.”
Chapter 4
The group climbed out of their carts.
Three waterfalls were lined up beside each other.
“The center one,” Perry said.
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Perry guided the group to an area of the Haze Mountains called Waterfall Peak.
It took three and a half days to arrive at the area.
Chapter 2
Waterfall Peak was a large rocky plain.
Numerous waterfalls were around.
Following a path they rode on.
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The group went to the convoy’s rented carts and horses outside the pub.
They rode out of Aura.
Chapter 4
“It will take a few days to reach the waterfall,” Perry had told them. “There is an area of Haze Mountains with many waterfalls. The certain waterfall is there I think.”
The group traveled through High Point.
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The Tranquil diplomat convoy went to Serah's to meet with Seto and Perry.
They saw Seto and Perry at a table.
“Hey,” Seto said. “Join us.”
Chapter 2
Seto said, “Perry has located the ritual. It was shown to me a long time ago. It involves going to a certain waterfall in the mountains. There a half-water-dragon reads a certain poem. This should summon water dragons.”
“Do you know where the waterfall is?” Ace asked.
“Perry thinks he knows where it is,” Seto said.
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Seto and Perry left the pub.
Ace and the others in the convoy returned to the inn they were staying at.
Chapter 6
The next morning Ace received a message from Seto.
It read: ‘Ace, Perry thinks that he has found out how to perform the water dragon summoning ritual. Want to help us? Meet at Serah’s at three PM?”
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The pub was busy.
Someone said, “Seto, how are things?”
“Perry; I’m alright how are you?” Seto asked.
“I'm good thanks,” Perry said.
Perry joined them.
Chapter 4
“You're a half-water-dragon,” Perry said to Seto. “May I search your mind about how to perform the water dragon summoning ritual?”
“Sure,” Seto said.
“If I find the ritual in your mind we can summon the water dragons.”
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The next day.
Ace and some of the convoy visited Cassius around noon.
After a few hours the convoy members left the palace.
Chapter 2
At Serah’s Pub.
It was seven PM.
Seto had finished his performance.
Seto then got a drink and went to the tables where the Tranquil diplomat convoy was sitting.
