[Beep, beep...]
-Shut up.
After repairing the mine cart, our path cleared and we were able to move forward. About how we are moving forward...
-Ehm... Nadie, are you really going to keep holding on to Stelle like that?
-Silence March, can't you see that Nadie finally calmed down? Besides, I like this too.
-You too Stelle? Why does everyone like to tell me to shut up now?
I currently find myself hugging Stelle like a coala, she's also holding me with her arms to ease my grip.
I mean, it's all Herta's fault, it was her who turned my libido like this, I used to be a cold minded man. That sneaky bitch, she turned me into this on purpose, all so I couldn't live without her.... Anyway, I've already fallen into the trap so there's nothing left to do.
On the way to the geomedula vein, several robots commanded by Svarog got in our way. Of course, they were easy victories. Then, from a distance we could see two figures, one big and one small... it's Svarog and Clara talking.
-This vein... Through it are... Look, Mr. Svarog, it's a huge vein! I've never seen so much geomédula...
-Calculating... According to the average extraction efficiency, this vein can provide Belobog with energy for 231 days, with a margin of error of 7 days. But you didn't call me to look at this vein. Tell me what you really think, Clara.
-Mr. Svarog, I wanted to show you that, because of it, many vagabonds and miners were injured. Can you tie them up?
-I have already contained the dispute between the two sides and temporarily control the excavation area. According to my calculations, if a sudden variable does not appear, there will be no more large-scale armed conflicts for the next 30 days.
-I understand your motivation, Mr. Svarog! But I don't think it's enough. The miners and the people of Wildfire don't understand why you did it, Mr. Svarog. If we could do more for them....
-My mission is to protect the Underworld. The trust of a small number of specimens is redundant in my calculations. Human behavior always deviates from rational calculation, Clara... The fact that they are here proves it.
It was then that the protagonist's group made their entrance.
-Svarog! We still haven't settled the score from last time!
Seele shouted in an authoritative voice as she represented our group in front of the enemy leader.
-Seele, from Wildfire... Your resistance is futile. The result of the calculations is very clear: staying in the Underworld is the best survival strategy.
While the two of them were talking, March...
-Hey, Nadie, you want to let Stelle go now? We were supposed to make a heroic entrance, but your behavior ruins everything. This feels too anticlimactic.
-Silence, March, I feel safe here. Stelle's breasts are very comfortable. If I ignore the trashcan smell, it smells pretty good, too....
After thinking about it for another second, I pulled away from Stelle's embrace and moved a little away from her.
-Did you let her play with the trashcans? When did that happen?
I asked with a frown at March. When Dan Heng heard my question, he too moved a little further away from Stelle.
-It happened while we were playing hide and seek with Hook and her friends. I tried to stop her but you know how strong Stelle is, there is no stopping her.
At March's response, Stelle grabbed her hips and lifted her chest with inexplicable pride.... No, why does this girl look so proud of herself for stinking up trashcans?
-I was getting bored of those henchmen... Finally a real fight! Come here!
While we were distracted with our conversation, at some point Seele and Svarog had finished arguing; the latter sent his henchmen to retreat with Clara. The fight had started before we even realized it.
-Wait, they're already fighting?!
March's surprise represented the entire Astral Express group, that is, us, feeling confused because our attention was on the subject of garbage cans.
-How about you stop talking about garbage cans and give me a hand!
Seele complained as she saw us still wasting time, as she and Bronya were the only ones fighting the Automaton Bear named Mills.
Immediately the Astral Express trio joined the fight.
The Automaton Bear is known for its high defense, ability to provoke and summon Automaton Spiders. In conclusion, easy prey.
-Ugh, not bad. How many more like it does Svarog have?
March asked exhausted after the group defeated the Automaton Bear with some effort, to which Seele replies.
-Many... that's why Wildfire has never managed to defeat Svarog. His forces are too powerful and we alone can't handle him.
While Seele was explaining to us in more detail who Svarog is and the girl Clara that accompanied him, Oleg and his group arrive.
-Well done, Seele. A group of robots that came out of who knows where suddenly attacked us from two sides and we thought it would be a very long battle, ha, ha, ha, ha.
-Boss! Is everyone all right? Are there any injuries?
Seele immediately asked about everyone's well-being, overreacting in my opinion.
-We just encountered a much worse situation, we were about to face a middle boss. Instead they only faced normal henchmen, how exaggerated.
-Nadie, you shouldn't say that. You'll make the Wildfire leader look bad.
-But am I lying March?
-Hm. Well, not really.
As we were conversing loudly, Oleg and the others of course overheard our conversation, causing him to laugh out loud.
-Ha ha ha ha! What arrogant young men! You are Nadie, aren't you? Natasha already informed me of your offer and I'm willing to bet on you outsiders.
-I prefer you refer to us as the Nameless, that's what they call us Astral Express crewmen.
-I see, so Nameless.
So that Seele and Bronya too, everyone is informed and there are no loose ends, I went back to explain in detail the situation in which we find ourselves. Why we became criminals wanted by the Crinargenta Guard, the existence of the Estelaron and Cocolia being manipulated by it.
-I see, that explains why the Supreme Guardian fooled the Underworld with pretty words and doesn't care about our survival at all.
Oleg commented regretfully.
-I will not allow you to insult the Supreme Guardian in my presence! The Supreme Guardian would never allow herself to be manipulated by this Estelaron! Stop talking nonsense!
In the end, Bronya was unable to ingest my words. This response, Oleg suppressed with blunt truths.
-Miss Overworlder, whether the existence of this Estelaron is true or not, it is a fact that the living conditions in the Underworld are a disaster. My words may be hurtful, but they are absolutely true. You can ask the people in the mining settlements how much they have suffered over the years.
-...
Bronya was unable to answer anything.
-The list of grievances you have inflicted on the Underworld is very long, young lady. But I respect your request and will say no more for now.
Turning his attention back to us, Oleg continued.
-Back to the matter at hand, to carry out a successful Coup d'Etat, we have no choice but to recruit Svarog to our side. The Crinargenta Guard outnumber us in both numbers and weapons, there is no way Wildfire alone we can stand up to them.
As Oleg gave his opinion regarding my plan, I approached Dan Heng to also ask his opinion.
-What do you think, Dan Heng, is my plan feasible?
-If Stelle's dreams are true, then Cocolia has access to the power of the Stellaron. It is certainly too risky to fight alone. We have no choice but to devise a full-scale attack. Your coup plan, I'm all for it.
-Then it is decided.
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