Chapter 116: An invitation you can't refuse

"Diplomats from Radiant Base. What plague did you bring now from this God-forsaken place?"

Celina let out a sigh. 'Well, this had started just awesomely.'

"Esteemed…" Antoni faltered for a moment. "Esteemed Gerig, we are bearers of peace, not plague. We had brought gifts and words of gratitude from Chief Kraust, though, our escorts had forced us to leave them in our vehicles. Please, allow us to bring them over."

'Somehow, I don't think that this place had sent any help to us before. I wonder if it even was Loupe's idea or Victor's to come here in the first place.'

Tobias made a sharp gesture with his hand. "You don't deserve to speak my name. Call me Esteemed Leader or Holy Father if your misplaced loyalty forbids you from recognising who is the right person to follow."

"Of course, of course, uh, Holy Father. If you were only so kind to let us—"