Chapter 42: Linguistics Has Arrived
The next morning, Adyr arrived at headquarters wearing his university uniform. Without wasting time, he headed straight to the designated player quarters and entered his room.
He changed out of his uniform into more comfortable clothes: pajamas and crocs. Then he powered on his computer and opened the forum.
Dozens of new threads had been posted since the one he created the day before. Most were filled with questions aimed at other players, but a few offered bits of information.
One thread stood out. It appeared to have been posted by a player from another shelter city and contained some basic details about Sparks, along with a note claiming access to further data.
It was clear now that Adyr wasn't the only one who had encountered them. There might even be others who had successfully captured a spark.
He scanned the thread, but most of the content aligned with what he already knew. For a brief moment, he considered sharing his own findings in exchange for Merit points, but dismissed the idea.
He still hadn't received any feedback from the Latin-language thread, and more importantly, he wasn't interested in giving away everything he knew. Information was power, and he preferred to share only what was necessary, when it was necessary.
After browsing a bit longer, he shut the computer down and moved toward the door to head to the playroom. Just as he reached for the handle, a soft beep echoed through the room, and a face appeared on the digital panel by the entrance.
It indicated someone was waiting outside.
The screen displayed a middle-aged woman in a lab coat, accompanied by a younger woman who appeared to be her assistant. Both wore the insignia of the research department.
"They must be the linguists Henry mentioned," Adyr thought, and opened the door.