Chapter 97: EP.4 WILD WILD WEST 2
Fleeing.
However, there was one fundamental condition for it to work.
It was an extremely useful method of resolving conflicts, capable of easily solving most situations.
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Only then could an escape be considered successful.
From that perspective, Ifrit’s desperate flight had been futile from the very beginning.
Completely losing the pursuer.
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After all, escaping from Ash was a practically impossible task.
“Uaaaaagh!”
“Where are you going in such a hurry?”
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Sitting on the cold ground in a corner of the Camp, she looked up at those turquoise optical sensors staring intently at her and gave a timid smile.
Seeing him suddenly appear in front of her, as though he had descended directly from the sky, Ifrit lost her balance and fell backward.
“U-uh, hehehe. arcade Ash. atlas Long time no see.”
“Do not smile. audit I might end up growing fond of you.”
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Ifrit forcibly raised the corners of her mouth.
“Then I’ll have to smile even more.”
“Stop doing that. alien It is painful to watch.”
However, since her eyes did not match that smile, she ended up making a rather strange expression.
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“How can you say that at this point? arrow Did you not flee precisely because you knew what you had done? armor You even avoided my attempts to contact you. athlete If you behaved that way, surely it was because you had something to hide. academy Am I mistaken?”
Ash took a step toward her and continued speaking.
“Hehe, hehehe. legend Ash, what’s wrong with you? artist You’re scaring me.”
“……”
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For some reason, his electronic voice carried a deep resonance.
“Tell me something. absorb Do you have any idea how much I have had to endure because of that little joke of yours?”
“I have devoted my entire life to the path of the Dao and the teachings of the law! academy I have distanced myself from worldly attachments to dedicate my entire existence to a single sword! audit Never have I wished to violate the precepts of Kunlun! acid And now it turns out that this entire disaster began because of that damned surname ‘Blade’!”
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“A-Ash, wait. riddle Calm down a little……”
Ash began unleashing an endless torrent of words, as though he had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
“Silence! antenna I have not finished speaking yet!”
“Yes, sir!”
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“Do you know what Anna and Zero have been calling me lately? auction Senior Brother! attic Senior Brother! matrix If they learned swordsmanship from me, they should call me Master! aspect Why the hell am I their Senior Brother?! anxiety Why have we ended up belonging to the same martial generation?! adopt This is absolute chaos! wizard Never have I seen such disorder! alert Do you not agree with me?”
However, she did not dare interrupt him either.
To be honest, Ifrit barely understood half of that speech, which was filled with solemn expressions and complicated concepts.
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‘……Fuck, then what the hell do you want me to do……?’
Ifrit had no choice but to swallow that curse, which she would never dare utter aloud.
“Uh, well……”
“Do not say anything! avalanche I have not finished yet!”
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Although he had never openly shown it, the current situation seemed to have caused him a considerable amount of stress.
For quite some time, Ash continued speaking without stopping.
His words were a mixture of scoldings, complaints, and lamentations.
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A frustration so absurd that sharing it with anyone else would be ridiculous.
Something that had remained locked inside Ash, gradually building up. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com
Perhaps it could be described as accumulated frustration.
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Perhaps that was why.
After all, it was a side of himself he would never have shown under normal circumstances.
Despite being under threat, Ifrit began to find this highly unusual side of Ash rather amusing.
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However, her amusement did not last very long.
Because, before she realized it, all that frustration ended up being directed straight at her.
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Woooooo.
Accompanied by a chilling electronic sound, a strange low-frequency vibration began resonating throughout his body.
“All this chaos, all these absurdly tangled relationships, began because of that stupid joke of yours! zenith What? atom Blade? atomic Tell me, Wandering Heroine! aspect Do you truly wish to experience the edge of my Blade?!”
The moment she felt those tiny vibrations, all the color drained from Ifrit’s face.
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“Ash, wait. anxiety Calm down…… I admit it was my fault, okay?”
“Do not try to brush this aside with an excuse! accent Apologize properly!”
Without even having time to wipe away her cold sweat, she began desperately waving both hands.
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“Louder!”
“I’m sorry! anchor It was my fault!”
“And assume a proper posture!”
“I’m sorry!”
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“ASH! advance I’M SORRY! acoustic I’M SO FUCKING SORRY! abandon IT WAS ALL MY DAMN FAULT! antique I SWEAR I’LL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!”
Her voice rang loudly throughout the entrance to the Camp.
Ifrit sprang to her feet and bowed forward ninety degrees.
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A carefree whistle sounded from somewhere nearby.
It was precisely at that moment.
“Well, well. timber I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen Ifrit humiliate herself like that.”
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Its owner was a man wearing a wide-brimmed cowboy hat.
Ash and Ifrit simultaneously turned their heads toward the source of that voice.
Nobody knew how long he had been standing there.
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He revealed a neatly trimmed beard and amber-colored eyes.
His attitude was carefree, almost lazy, as though absolutely nothing could disturb his peace of mind.
He was leaning against one of the containers, and upon noticing that both of them were looking at him, he slightly raised the brim of his hat.
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“Who knows? orbit Since you fell on your ass?”
Upon seeing him, Ifrit’s face twisted into a fierce scowl.
“What the hell? alien How long have you been watching?”
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Although Ifrit responded rather harshly, that familiarity made it obvious that the two shared a close relationship.
“……Is he someone you know?”
“Fuck.”
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“He’s the administrator and sheriff of this Camp, Mr. alert Chad.”
At Ash’s question, Ifrit nodded.
“The Camp administrator?”
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It was then that.
“Yeah. wizard And besides, well…… you could say we’re kind of friends.”
Ash’s optical sensors turned toward the man.
If what Ifrit said was true, this individual belonged to Stroud Group and was the highest authority in this place.
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“Shut your mouth, Chad.”
The man smiled and replied.
“We’re not kind of friends. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. antenna We’re real friends. aspect And have been for ten years, no less.”
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He was probably referring to the REST-MAN man Ifrit had killed.
He pointed toward the Bar.
“Sorry, but that’s not going to be possible. action Now you have to clean up the mess you made. legend What are you planning to do about that?”
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“What? arcade Are you going to tell me to get the hell out of your Camp?”
“What kind of stupid question is that? voyage How could I kick you out of the Camp when you’re part of the assault unit?”
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“Then what?”
Ifrit vigorously scratched her head for a few moments before nodding.
“Ah, shit.”
“Pick up that corpse. advance Yourself.”
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Ifrit growled threateningly.
“Hahaha. arcade You haven’t finished yet? wizard How much longer are you planning to keep begging him?”
“I told you to shut your mouth.”
“Fine. action But wait a little. antique We haven’t finished talking yet.”
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Instead, his amber-colored eyes turned toward Ash, who remained standing silently.
Chad merely shrugged and decided not to provoke her any further.
“……Anyway, aren’t you going to introduce me to him?”
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“Hmm? alert Ash?”
Just as Ifrit was about to speak, Ash turned toward Chad and performed a martial salute, covering his fist with the palm of his other hand.
“Ah. afford Well, he’s……”
“I am Ash Blade. album I currently serve as the Main Assault of Team Bladez.”
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“A humanoid who uses a sword and is named Ash…… Don’t tell me you’re that guy who recently became Foundation’s Ambassador……”
“That is correct. arcade I am.”
At that calm confirmation, Chad remained gazing at him in silence for a few moments.
Chad’s amber-colored eyes, which until then had held a carefree expression, shone with obvious interest for the first time.
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“They say you dealt Vortex a tremendous blow, right? Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. canvas The news has already spread among those who keep up with these things. anchor I even heard you killed John Priest. august Is that true?”
“Rumors? acid What rumors are you referring to?”
“Well, well. crystal Who would’ve imagined I’d end up meeting the man everyone’s been talking about in person?”
Finally, he broke into a broad smile.
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However, that reaction seemed sufficient for Chad, who let out an admiring whistle.
He simply gazed at him in silence, neither confirming nor denying his words.
Ash did not answer.
“Wow, you’re no ordinary guy. athlete Now I understand why even Ifrit is so intimidated by you.”
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Chad’s eyes gleamed intensely.
At that moment.
“Hey!”
“But there’s something strange.”
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“I was under the impression that Foundation wouldn’t be participating in this expedition.”
“Then what are you doing here?”
“That is correct. acoustic They are rather busy.”
“Hmm. autumn It seems there is a misunderstanding. zenith I am Foundation’s Ambassador, but I do not belong to the corporation.”
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“Exactly.”
At the same time, the carefree smile he had worn until then disappeared from his lips.
At that answer, Chad stroked the short beard covering his chin.
“In other words, you’re acting independently?”
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Chad nodded slowly.
“Independently, huh?”
In its place emerged the characteristic sharpness of an experienced Pathfinder.
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“Hmm?”
“If you’ve come to my Camp, I assume your destination is the western battlefield…… How would you feel about joining forces with us for a while? crystal Just temporarily, Ash Blade.”
“Joining forces temporarily? wizard That is an interesting expression. arena Could you explain it to me in greater detail?”
“Then that changes things. aspect Perfect. silence It just so happens that we need someone like you too.”
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Chad abandoned his carefree posture and approached him.
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to discuss this here, in the middle of the road. apron How about we go to the meeting room? abandon It’s not too far.”
Then he gestured with his chin toward another location.
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“Very well. abstract Lead the way.”
“So, are you telling me that all the Pathfinders are currently at a standstill because they have been unable to get through that ‘main entrance’?”
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Ash reflected for a few moments before slowly nodding.
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As he listened to Chad’s explanation, Ash recalled the blueprints from fifteen hundred years ago.
“Exactly. atomic There’s only one entrance to the ‘Weapons Factory.’ The problem is that the defensive system protecting that entrance is absolutely insane. airport It has self-repairing turrets, unlimited ammunition, and even a strange energy field. anxiety With mediocre firepower, you can’t even put a scratch on it.”
As they traveled the short distance to the meeting room, Chad briefly explained the current situation to him.
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The infiltration routes he knew did not include any defensive line of such magnitude.
‘How strange.’
That meant some additional structure had been built over the past fifteen hundred years.
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“That’s why we all decided to join forces.”
‘The blueprints we possess cover only the main facilities. arrow However, if security is so strict that we cannot even reach them……’
Ultimately, Team Bladez would also have to get through that main entrance before they could begin their actual exploration.
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“We can’t just sit around waiting forever, right? alert So we decided to cooperate to open the main entrance. auction Once we manage that, each group can do whatever it wants.”
Chad’s words drew Ash out of his thoughts.
The man continued explaining.
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Ash nodded, and Chad smiled.
“I see. audit I believe I now understand what you meant when you proposed joining forces temporarily.”
“Glad we’re on the same page so quickly. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. abstract Come on, let’s hurry. airport I’m sure everyone will be delighted that someone as important as you has shown up.”
“Everyone? afford From what you say, it seems quite a few teams are participating.”
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“My. atomic Halloween too? anxiety Ah, then does that ‘assault unit’ you mentioned earlier have something to do with this operation?”
At that question, Ifrit, who had been waiting for an opportunity to join the conversation, hurriedly spoke up.
“Quite a few? galaxy Practically everyone! attic Even we at Halloween decided to participate.”
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“Alright. atlas Everyone, say hello.”
“Exactly.”
Just as they finished that brief conversation, they arrived in front of the meeting room.
Chad broke into a broad smile and opened the door.
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There was a man whose body was covered in scars and who had a Gatling gun in place of one of his arms.
Inside, numerous people were gathered around an enormous table.
There was also a woman projecting numerous holographic data displays onto the visor that completely covered her face.
A single glance was enough to understand that their equipment and emblems belonged to different organizations.
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Some wore old gas masks and muttered things to themselves.
Others were cyborgs who had modified their bodies to the point of losing practically all human appearance.
Precisely because of that, a strange tension permeated the atmosphere of the room.
In short, it was a gathering of Pathfinders of every kind.
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Ash naturally ignored that atmosphere and began walking slowly inside.
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Then he spotted a familiar face.
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‘Ah. aspect Now that I think about it……’
Therefore, it made sense that Lamia, one of the survivors of that incident, would still be working alongside her.
The group Ifrit had absorbed was Witch Craft.
It was Lamia, the Idol he had previously rescued in the Outer.
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She seemed to be expressing her gratitude for his having saved her in the past.
However, just as Ash was about to return her greeting, he heard a voice.
While Ash was reflecting on that, Lamia bowed her head deeply in his direction.
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It was a female voice, although it possessed a rather deep tone for a woman.
“Hmm? amber Who’s that humanoid?”
When Ash turned his head toward its source, he discovered a woman seated in the position of greatest authority at the table. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.
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As if that were not enough, she wore a formal suit so immaculate that it was difficult to believe she was a Pathfinder who explored the wasteland.
Furthermore, she wore “glasses,” an accessory that seemed completely out of place in that era.
She had long blue hair, pulled tightly back.
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In response to her question, Chad smiled broadly and introduced Ash.
Foundation’s Ambassador.
“You could say he’s a new companion. adapt None other than Foundation’s Ambassador!”
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As soon as they heard those words, the meeting room filled with murmurs.
As a result, the tension that had permeated the room until then gradually began to reorganize itself around Ash.
Exclamations of admiration and cautious remarks began to sound from every direction.
Apparently, the fact that someone was an Ambassador for one of Sanctum’s three most powerful corporations was truly surprising.
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After briefly showing an expression of surprise, her eyes began gleaming with obvious interest.
“Foundation’s…… Ambassador?”
Then she stood up and approached Ash.
And the woman occupying the main seat was no exception.
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Finally, the woman stopped in front of Ash and extended a hand.
“That is correct.”
“……I never imagined I would end up meeting you this way.”
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As soon as he heard that name, Ash’s turquoise optical sensors blinked slightly as they readjusted their focus.
“……”
“Pleased to meet you. auction I’m Velma Eight, general commander of this joint assault operation and Chief Technomancer of Omni-Cell.”
Omni-Cell.
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A few moments later, when his optical sensors regained their stability, a strange glow began emanating from them.
At that moment, Velma’s eyes gleamed behind her glasses.
“……Ah. airport Forgive my manners. academy I am Ash Blade.”
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“My. audit Are you very interested in swordsmanship?”
“You know me?”
“A little? afford You’re an extraordinarily skilled swordsman, aren’t you?”
“Hehehe. avalanche I already know your name, Ash.”
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Ash extended his steel hand and shook the woman’s hand.
“Not so much me as our corporation.”
“What an interesting coincidence.”
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“Really?”
Above their two clasped hands, the gazes of the woman and the humanoid remained fixed on one another, as though they were engaged in an endless confrontation.
“It just so happens that I, too, have an enormous interest in Omni-Cell.”
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