Chapter 98: EP.4 WILD WILD WEST 3
And the ones causing that tension were the operation commander and Foundation’s Ambassador, who had just entered the room.
It was because of an inexplicable tension.
Everyone present in the meeting room held their breath.
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And Ash Blade.
Velma Eight.
After exchanging a brief greeting, both remained silent.
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As though time had stopped, everyone present silently watched those two individuals.
However, neither looked away from the other.
“……”
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It was then that.
It was a strange situation.
However, for some reason, a peculiar battle of wills seemed to be unfolding between those two.
As far as they knew, the Trinity corporations maintained good relations with one another.
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A loud clap broke the silence.
Clap!
“Alright, alright! acoustic Looks like everyone’s here now, so let’s continue the meeting, Velma.”
It was Mr. atomic Chad.
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“……The meeting was interrupted because you suddenly ran off, remember?”
Hearing his voice, Velma finally looked away from Ash.
At the same time, she adjusted her glasses and replied coldly.
“And what did you expect me to do? advance I heard gunshots inside the Camp. autumn I had to check what was happening.”
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“Not my style.”
“You could have sent one of your subordinates.”
After giving him a disapproving look, Velma let out a deep sigh as she watched him adjust his cowboy hat.
At the same time, the inexplicable tension that had permeated the room began to dissipate rapidly.
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After returning to her seat, she operated the holographic table.
“Let’s resume the meeting.”
Various data began appearing around the slowly rotating three-dimensional map of the “Weapons Factory.”
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He nodded.
That question was directed at Ash.
“I’ll continue with the explanation. zenith Ah, is there any objection?”
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Velma pointed to a specific location on the map.
“Perfect. portal Then……”
A label appeared there.
“I already know the general situation, so there is no problem.”
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“Turrets capable of repairing themselves? All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com acid Unlimited ammunition? canvas Those things aren’t the real problem. armor We would simply have to destroy them all. orbit The greatest obstacle is this. voyage A protective barrier of unknown origin that we’ve named the ‘Phase Shift Energy Field.’”
[Main Entrance]
“This is the reason we’re gathered here. arrow We must find a way to get through this main entrance.”
A couple of holographic recordings appeared around it.
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They showed numerous missiles and laser beams striking a blue energy barrier and disappearing uselessly.
“Through various experiments, we’ve confirmed that it has limited durability. altitude However, its regeneration speed is extraordinarily high.”
Recordings of previous battles began playing continuously.
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Chad shook his head.
“Exactly.”
“No matter how much we pound that damned barrier, it recovers almost immediately. antenna And meanwhile, the destroyed turrets repair themselves until they’re as good as new. crystal It’s an endless vicious cycle.”
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“Ultimately, we must neutralize this protective barrier by any means possible. echo Keep that in mind as you examine the operation I’m about to propose.”
The image enlarged, showing the main entrance completely covered by that blue barrier.
Velma touched one of the recordings.
“Precisely, Mr. arrow Chad.”
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The recordings filling the table disappeared and were replaced by a simulation packed with complex calculations and graphs.
She operated her Data Pad.
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Since they were especially highlighted, they probably constituted the central element of the operation.
Three enormous pillars arranged in a triangle around the main entrance.
Among all those elements, something particularly caught Ash’s attention.
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“We still don’t know their exact operating principle. harbor However, we’ve confirmed that these three pillars are the main devices sustaining the protective barrier. altitude My proposal is to prioritize destroying them.”
And indeed.
Velma began speaking about precisely those pillars.
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It was Ifrit, who had somehow obtained a bottle of beer and was drinking directly from it.
“That’s easy to say, but who the hell is going to destroy them?”
A murmur swept through the meeting room.
It was then that.
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Ifrit pointed at the simulation with the bottle she was holding.
“Ah, sorry. arch Did I say that out loud? arrow But look at this.”
Noticing that everyone’s attention had suddenly focused on her, she scratched her head somewhat awkwardly.
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“Those pillars are all inside the barrier. echo How are you planning to solve that problem?”
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“Good question.”
Apparently, Velma found that observation quite appropriate, as a faint smile appeared on her usually expressionless face.
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“We’ll repeat this procedure three times.”
“Because there are three pillars?”
Just as she had explained, one of the pillars collapsed in the simulation.
“We’ll concentrate all the firepower of those present on a specific point of the barrier to cause an overload and momentarily open a ‘breach.’ Before the field regenerates, we’ll transport a large quantity of Quakers to one of the pillars and blow it up.”
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Those present began exchanging opinions about the usefulness of the plan and its actual chances of success.
When Velma finished speaking, the room filled with murmurs.
“Exactly. timber That’s the general outline of the operation I’m proposing.”
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Everyone present reached the same conclusion.
Until, at a certain point.
The conversations gradually grew louder.
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“Shit! abandon Doesn’t that mean someone will practically have to go there to die?!”
He was an individual whose body was completely covered in Cyberware and who, like Ash, had optical sensors installed across the entire front of his face.
A man’s high-pitched, piercing voice echoed throughout the room.
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Voices supporting his words began rising from various parts of the room.
However, Velma did not even blink.
“You expect us to make it through that damned hail of gunfire, cross a barrier that could regenerate at any moment, plant the explosives, and come back alive? legend And on top of that, we have to do it three times?! admire Are you joking?!”
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Silence descended upon the room, which until then had been filled with voices.
“Naturally, there will be certain losses. avalanche But they are ‘losses we must accept.’ After all, none of those present wants to return empty-handed, do they?”
She simply adjusted her glasses and replied.
“Great objectives always require sacrifices.”
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“Great achievements are always accompanied by sacrifices.”
Ash, who had remained silent until that moment, intervened.
It was then that.
“Hmm. atlas You are correct.”
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Velma was no exception.
A faint smile appeared on her lips.
Naturally, every gaze turned toward him.
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“Excellent, Ash. athlete Such a positive attitude……”
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Ash’s turquoise optical sensors turned toward Velma.
“However.”
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“The life of a warrior is lighter than a feather. action Precisely for that reason, his death must be weighed as though it were heavier than a mountain.”
“……”
“What great cause could justify such a sacrifice when all we intend to do is open a simple door?”
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“That you should not belittle human lives by using words such as ‘great cause’ and ‘sacrifice.’ Much less use them as excuses.”
Their gazes clashed in the air.
“What exactly are you trying to say?”
Velma’s eyes acquired an icy gleam.
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Velma adjusted her glasses and gave a cold smile.
A few moments later.
“What a sentimental speech. crystal Now I understand perfectly how you managed to become Foundation’s Ambassador. acquire However, this isn’t the time to let ourselves be carried away by sentimentality. shadow If you’re going to criticize my proposal, present an alternative.”
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Then he pointed to a section of the holographic map.
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It was an area situated far beyond the three pillars.
“……Are you suggesting we cut off the energy supply?”
The interior facilities located behind the main entrance.
“Every system requires a source of energy. adjust That gigantic defensive system must be no exception. aluminum Therefore, how about taking advantage of the confusion to infiltrate a small group into the facilities and stop its heart?”
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“Ha! arena What an absurd proposal!”
“Exactly.”
“Very well. arena Let’s suppose that, just as you propose, we manage to enter the facilities through a ventilation duct or some other route. admire And then what? wizard To deactivate the energy source, we’d have to access the system. altitude That means we’d need a Technomancer.”
Velma’s eyes gleamed intensely as she began explaining, point by point, why she considered that idea completely preposterous.
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Her gaze swept over everyone present.
She pointed to the holographic map.
“Do you intend to take a Technomancer without the slightest combat capability through the barrier and the main entrance, past a hail of gunfire, and into the facilities?”
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Velma took a step toward Ash.
“A moment ago, you said we shouldn’t belittle human lives, but now you intend to send them somewhere even more dangerous. crystal It’s a useless operation, devoid of value. altitude A completely absurd death.”
Her eyes emitted an icy gleam.
“Do we have any guarantee that we’ll find the energy source? timber Do we even know what’s inside? shadow We could end up trapped and die without anyone ever finding out.”
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Ash nodded slowly.
Amid that commotion.
Faced with that seemingly logical rebuttal, the meeting room once again filled with murmurs.
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Paying them no attention, Ash continued speaking.
That declaration provoked a new wave of murmurs.
“You are correct. atomic That is why our Team Bladez shall handle the infiltration.”
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The murmurs began turning into increasingly animated conversations.
“……Is he saying he’ll go personally?”
“From the very beginning, I proposed this alternative with the intention of participating personally. atomic Therefore, no one present here will have to sacrifice themselves.”
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“If he were in his right mind, he probably wouldn’t be an Ambassador either. artist Anyway, if he’s willing to open the door for us personally, we have no reason to object…… right?”
“Is that guy in his right mind?”
“To put it plainly, even if they all end up dead, it won’t be our problem. amber After all, he’s saying he’ll only take his own team.”
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“Ha!”
Within moments, the atmosphere in the room began shifting favorably toward Ash’s proposal.
However, just as those conversations were beginning to intensify.
If someone was willing to personally undertake the most dangerous mission and open the way for them, what reason could they possibly have to complain?
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“Ash Blade. anchor It seems you have a much more cunning side than you let on.”
Velma let out a laugh of disbelief.
One corner of her lips had risen into a crooked smile.
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As though she had expected that reaction, Velma swept her gaze over those present and continued speaking.
“Are you saying that only Team Bladez will enter the facilities behind the barrier? attic In that case, why bother cutting off the energy supply? palette The main entrance’s formidable defensive system would end up becoming a shield for you. zenith A shield that would prevent the other Pathfinders from entering!”
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Ash did not respond.
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The atmosphere changed radically once again. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
However, the one who ultimately dispelled it was Velma herself.
The tension rose rapidly.
The Pathfinders who, just moments earlier, had welcomed Ash’s proposal began watching him with gazes as sharp as blades.
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“We would only have to get through the barrier once. adopt Furthermore, with the help of a Technomancer, locating the energy source should be relatively simple. aluminum And above all, I like the possibility of keeping casualties to a minimum.”
She continued speaking with absolute composure, as though nothing had happened.
“But now that I think about it, the idea of cutting off the energy supply…… does have certain advantages.”
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Velma’s gaze turned toward Ash.
“That is completely different from what you were saying a moment ago.”
“Because you hadn’t yet said that you would participate personally.”
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“However, we can’t send only Team Bladez either. ability So, how about we mix them?”
“Mix what?”
Ash held her gaze.
“The people.”
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“I’ll accompany you as well. athlete After all, we’ll need a Technomancer.”
“……Are you serious?”
“After all, we’re not simply talking about deactivating the main entrance, but infiltrating the facilities directly. galaxy Therefore, we’ll form a team with the most powerful members of each organization. ability Equitably, to prevent anyone from betraying the others.”
Velma adjusted her glasses, which had begun sliding down her nose.
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“What do you think? apron Are you willing to protect me?”
Suddenly, Velma’s smile widened considerably.
“I beg your pardon?”
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After returning to the Revenant, Ash calmly explained everything that had happened.
As a result, the members of Team Bladez, who had been resting until then, received that completely unexpected news.
“……And that is why I have been assigned to the infiltration unit that will penetrate the interior of the facilities.”
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When he finished his explanation, a heavy silence descended upon the vehicle’s interior.
“Velma Eight. atlas Are you saying that woman showed interest in you, even to the point of changing her mind?”
It was Akina who broke it.
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“She’s probably trying to gather information. adopt If she moves alongside you, she’ll have the opportunity to observe your sword techniques in much greater detail.”
“To be precise, she seemed interested in my swordsmanship.”
Ash nodded.
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“The same applies to me. audit I also intend to take advantage of this opportunity to observe her closely and discover what kind of power both she and Omni-Cell possess.”
At the same time, he responded to the girl’s words.
Understanding the implications of that silent strategic battle, his companions’ expressions hardened.
An extremely dangerous collaboration in which both parties would attempt to obtain information about the other.
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Ash involuntarily turned his gaze toward Anna.
It was then that Zero, who had been listening silently, asked a question.
“For the moment, four members have been confirmed. adapt First, myself. abstract Then Velma from Omni-Cell. canvas Mr. acoustic Chad from Stroud. sphere And……”
“Senior Brother, who will be part of the infiltration unit?”
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“……Ifrit, from Halloween.”
“That is correct. avalanche She said it sounded fun and decided to participate.”
Leaving Anna behind, whose expression made it impossible to tell whether she was surprised or displeased, Ash swept his gaze over all his companions and continued speaking.
“Ifrit? ability Senior Ifrit?”
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Like a general delivering his final orders to his soldiers before entering battle.
“The most dangerous moment will be precisely when the main entrance opens. alert All the Pathfinders gathered there will begin aiming their weapons at one another. alert Therefore, do not rush inside, and adopt as defensive a strategy as possible. apple As I have repeated to you on numerous occasions, your safety must always be the highest priority.”
Everyone nodded at his words.
His electronic voice was deep and firm.
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Ash operated the Data Pad he was holding.
Then a holographic map appeared, showing the fifteen-hundred-year-old blueprints that Akina had prepared throughout the night.
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Ash pointed to a specific location.
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Since they would have to operate separately, Ash began giving much more detailed instructions than usual.
Zero would assume temporary command of the team.
It was an ancient maintenance area situated deep within the Hall of the Anvil.
“We shall keep the communication channel open at all times. alpha However, there is a possibility that we may enter an interference zone. aluminum There might even be someone deliberately transmitting signals to block our communications. atlas Therefore, if we lose contact, we must regroup at this location without fail.”
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At each of his instructions, everyone nodded vigorously with serious expressions.
Anna would be responsible for organizing the defensive formation.
And when deciding on any route, they would have to give the highest priority to Akina’s judgment.
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Noticing this, Ash addressed her gently. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.
Akina remained nervously fidgeting with her fingers.
Everyone except one person.
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“Ah, Miss Akina.”
“We shall only be separated for a moment. adapt So please do not worry too much. album Zero and Anna will be here to protect you……”
“……Yes.”
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“It’s not that…… It’s just that I’ve never been separated from you while we were exploring the Outer……”
“N-no! athlete That’s not why!”
Akina pouted slightly.
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“As I told you before, it will only be for a moment.”
The girl’s voice gradually faded.
So he extended his steel hand and gently stroked her head.
However, Ash immediately understood what she was trying to say.
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“As soon as I manage to open the main entrance, I shall return immediately to your side.”
“……You’ll come right back?”
Furthermore, his electronic voice sounded extraordinarily affectionate.
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“Akina! audit Hey, girl! echo Why the hell are you so scared? auction Don’t worry! anchor Ha! abandon No matter what happens, I’ll personally make sure to protect you!”
Bark, who had completely failed to understand the emotional atmosphere that had formed, suddenly intervened.
“Of course.”
It was precisely at that moment.
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“Anna’s right. admire Who the hell do you think you’re going to protect?”
Faced with those immediate criticisms, Bark shouted indignantly.
“Why the hell are you always picking on me?!”
“You’re going to protect someone? airport You’d better worry about keeping yourself safe.”
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“Yeah. atom Zero’s right.”
“Because you’re the only one who does such extraordinarily stupid things.”
Bark stared at the man and woman who seemed to have joined forces to make fun of him.
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“Hey, tell me the truth.”
“What is it?”
Finally, he narrowed his eyes and asked with a suspicious expression.
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“You damned bastard!”
“Zero, Anna. portal You two are dating, aren’t you?”
Bark immediately opened the driver’s door and ran away.
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Meanwhile, Ash exchanged a glance with Akina.
Thanks to that, the atmosphere, which until then had been rather gloomy, relaxed considerably.
Watching that scene, every member of Team Bladez burst into laughter.
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All to prepare for the fierce battle that was approaching.
Then he operated the Data Pad again and continued explaining the precautions they needed to take.
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