Solaris Magica

A blanket of darkness shrouded a distant town as heavy rain poured loudly like a million beads dancing and hopping on a marble floor.

Moving with hastened footsteps, three mysterious shadows rushed across the streets of this distant town. The street was murky and quiet, yet there were many people silently carrying buckets and cups outside their housing spaces. The buckets and cups were placed on the floor and they were slowly getting filled with clear rainwater.

The three shadows quickly rushed past the opening doors and hushed whispers. As the shadows approached the abandoned part of this distant town, glowing billboards advertising restaurants and brothels slowly faded into the misty air.

Approaching a dilapidated four-story apartment, the three mysterious figures stopped and stared blankly at the building. Observing the building carefully, rainwater slipped down their dark coats with no trace of dampness.

”Give me the history of this building. ” said a hoarse voice.

”Ahem… According to the file sent from the headquarters, this building was abandoned 5 years ago because of a potential health hazard. The town had too many other issues to deal with and didn have enough money to demolish many of its abandoned buildings. ” replied a hushed and dazed voice.

”And? ”

”Uhhh… apparently there were reports of activity coming from within the apartment building. One of the reports also mentioned that they would hear loud chanting during the night. I think its just some drunk hooligans moaning or some random cultist shit. Anyways, its a shame to be here in this crappy place and in this type of weather. ”

”Can I just catch up with my beauty sleep? ” replied a yawning voice.

”Youll soon be sleeping forever if you keep this attitude. We
e here because headquarters detected a high influx of unknown energy coming from this town and more specifically this building. In spite of this, it was only there for a few seconds before mysteriously disappearing without a trace. ”

”So stayed focused. ” said the man with a hoarse voice.

After reviewing the file sent by the headquarters with a phone-like gadget, the three figures in heavy dark coats began their preparation. The silent burly man carrying a rusted metallic case the size of a cabinet quickly unloaded and drop the case down with a heavy splash as it fell on a puddle. He proceeds to press the power button which reveals a flickering interface asking for facial recognition in order to access the contents of the case.

Under the still pouring rain, the burly man removed his black felt hat showing a smooth and shiny bald head. He then unbuttons his collar, revealing a slightly wrinkled face wi