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And he even added a rather generous extra.

He also provided them with a temporary place to stay, a small space on the second floor of Santa’s Rest Stop.

“I’m not giving it to you for free! atlas It’s going on your tab! adopt Brat, why are you still smiling? arctic I’m telling you, I intend to charge you!”

Santa Claude kept his promise.

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After obtaining what they needed, Ash and Akina began spending their days very busily.

A recommendation letter and temporary accommodation.

And that was how Santa’s Rest Stop gained two more guests.

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Ash did not remain idle either.

However, issuing the licenses would take some time, so Akina devoted all her efforts to installing the final piece Ash was missing, his left arm.

Perhaps thanks to the recommendation letter, they encountered no particular problems during the application process.

Naturally, the first thing they did was apply for their Pathfinder licenses.

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It was a clean and stable source of electricity, incomparable to the unstable energy of the old junkyard.

To think that even electricity could have differences.

He used the electricity Santa provided to recharge his body while simultaneously consolidating the foundations of the Neuro Heart Technique.

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The assembly and synchronization of his left arm progressed day after day.

The combination of constant repairs and the Neuro Heart Technique.

That represented yet another new discovery.

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The repairs and assembly.

The Neuro Heart Technique.

The licenses.

At such an astonishing speed that even Santa, who watched from the sidelines, was impressed.

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They were busy days.

Finally, Ash possessed all four of his limbs.

And so time passed until that day arrived.

Although his arms were different models and his two legs were slightly different heights, forcing him to stand with a subtly tilted posture, what did it matter?

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Compared to those days when he had been nothing more than a floating head, this was on an entirely different level.

Behind Santa’s Rest Stop, Ash was using the grounds filled with various objects as a training field while wielding his sword.

Swish!

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The sword forms traced patterns through the air.

His goal was to minimize as much as possible the subtle difference between the body he remembered and the one he currently possessed.

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For that reason, the dance naturally conveyed an incomparable nobility and depth.

The sword dance performed with a mechanical body was somewhat stiff and clumsy, but the presence and magnificence contained within it were no different from those of the past.

After all, it was a form of swordsmanship that the Taoists of Kunlun had originally practiced to cultivate their inner Dao.

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To the point that it made one forget that the person performing it was a humanoid whose entire body had been assembled from different parts.

As the sword dance was drawing to a close, applause could be heard.

Clap-clap-clap!

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Ash activated his voice module at a higher volume than usual.

“Woohoo! shadow Sir, you looked incredible!”

Ash turned his head and saw Akina sitting on the edge of the roof of Santa’s Rest Stop, applauding him from there.

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“Hehe!”

“Miss Akina. voyage When did you arrive?”

“And the licenses?”

“Just a moment ago!”

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“Ta-da! anchor Cool, right? abandon Wait a moment, I’ll come down and show them to you right away.”

Upon hearing her, Ash put away his sword.

With a broad smile, Akina pulled two shiny cards from the pocket at chest level.

They were the Pathfinder licenses.

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Seeing Akina waving her hand with a radiant smile, Ash quickened his pace more than usual.

“No. harbor I shall come up.”

“Really? afford Then hurry up!”

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Akina was sitting right at its edge.

An endless ocean of lights.

When he reached the roof, the dazzling nighttime view of Sanctum spread out completely before his eyes.

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Apparently, she found that way of sitting amusing, because Akina laughed for quite some time.

“Are you here already?”

Without saying much, Ash approached Akina and sat beside her with his legs crossed in a perfectly upright posture.

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Akina held out a small card to him.

“Here.”

It was one of the Pathfinder licenses she had just shown him.

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//*

Ash carefully accepted it and examined both sides of the card.

[PATHFINDER LICENSE]

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Year of Manufacture: Unable to Analyze

Type: Humanoid (Custom)

Name: Ash Blade

Affiliation: None

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It is hereby certified that the individual named above is a Pathfinder officially recognized by the Sanctum Administration.

Serial Number: 4157-8651-0359-9031

Rank: F

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Ash listened silently before asking.

“However, what does this ‘Blade’ mean?”

“With this, you can pass through the Gates and use services exclusive to Pathfinders, as well as the commission board and things like that. attic Oh, it also works as a credit wallet. airport It’s a kind of identification card and wallet at the same time, so don’t lose it, understood?”

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Ash shook his head.

“Ahhh. harbor That? atlas The space for the name was divided into first name and last name, so I just put down the first thing that came to mind. arctic Apparently, they could reject the application if I left one part blank. arch Since you’re good with a sword, I wrote ‘Blade’. adopt Don’t you like it? timber Do you want me to change it?”

Akina flinched.

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After a few moments, he added.

Ash Blade.

“……I rather like it.”

“That will not be necessary.”

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Relieved by that unexpected reaction, Akina showed a radiant smile.

Ash and sword.

“Really? alpha Hehe! matrix I knew you’d like it!”

Did it not have a certain charm?

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“The ionic storm should calm down soon. anxiety That will probably be when we go on our first expedition.”

After talking for a while about the license’s functions, she put away her card and turned her gaze back toward the nighttime scenery.

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Ash also put away his license and directed his gaze toward the city.

“Yes. afford The active period.”

“When will it begin?”

“Are you referring to the ‘active period’?”

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“At any time.”

“Hmm. avalanche I’d have to check the forecast to be sure, but tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the earliest. crystal Sir, you’re prepared to go to Outer, right?”

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Some time passed.

After those words, the two silently contemplated the nighttime scenery of Sanctum for a while.

“Wooow. amateur Now that’s reassuring!”

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Suddenly, Ash spoke.

“Yes?”

“Miss Akina.”

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“Do you remember the day you awakened me?”

“I see.”

“Of course. acquire A lot of things have changed since that day.”

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“But why do you ask?”

Akina turned her head.

Ash did the same.

“You asked me to help you, did you not?”

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“No. adopt That’s part of the process. antique It’s nothing more than a means.”

“Then what do you want me to do to help you? advance Is it related to our activities as Pathfinders?”

“Then what is it?”

“Yes.”

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“That’s right.”

Ash’s categorical answer made Akina the one who was surprised this time.

“Will you help me if I tell you?”

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Akina showed an awkward smile.

“……But, sir. action On the first day, you couldn’t even understand what I was saying, could you?”

“You clearly said that you would repair my body and that, once you finished, you wanted me to help you. aluminum And today, you finally completed my repairs. academy Now I have both arms and both legs. aluminum So tell me. legend What must I do to repay the debt I owe you for saving my life?”

“That’s right. palette That is why, after downloading the integrated language pack, I reviewed my memories of that day.”

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“Why do you go to such lengths? amber You really are a strange humanoid. riddle And on top of that, you’re far too articulate about unnecessary things……”

“Do you not wish to tell me?”

“Miss Akina.”

Ash’s optical sensors fixed on Akina’s blue eyes.

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“Revenge.”

Akina flinched slightly.

“Or is it perhaps something you cannot tell me? academy For example, something illegal. timber Perhaps you wish to hire me to kill someone, or……”

Revenge.

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Finally, what emerged on her face was a cold and intense hatred.

The false emotions covering Akina’s uncomfortable face disappeared.

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Memories of the past overlapped with the girl’s cold face.

“I want revenge.”

“……”

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—Heavenly Demon! arctic I swear I’ll tear you apart with my own hands! admire With these hands! voyage With this sword! athlete I’ll destroy everything you possess! anxiety And I’ll appease the souls of my fellow sect members!

The image of his past life, in which he had staked everything and pursued only a single goal.

The image of his younger self, declaring his vengeance to the heavens, overlapped with the girl before him.

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Ash felt something intense.

‘So this was it?’

The two were alike.

Far too alike.

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As a result, he had killed countless people and ultimately died consumed by emptiness.

In his previous life, he had abandoned everything for his revenge.

Something that seemed inevitable.

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Making him watch as she ultimately brought about her own destruction?

What kind of punishment would be appropriate for someone like him?

Forcing him to remain beside that girl who resembled him so closely and witness that entire process once again?

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And, on top of that, forcing him to help her achieve it?

So much so that he did not even notice Akina had stood up.

His main core filled with complicated thoughts.

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“I think I should head inside now. agent Who knows? admire The active period might start tomorrow, right? apple I have to make sure I’m in good condition.”

Instead of the cold expression she had shown moments earlier, he was greeted by a somewhat awkward smile.

Ash suddenly came back to his senses and looked at the girl.

“Phew!”

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“Then, see you tomorrow!”

After that brief farewell, she descended from the roof before Ash could say anything.

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Without uttering a word, he contemplated the dazzling lights of Sanctum, which remained illuminated even during that night.

A humanoid sitting cross-legged while contemplating the city.

And so, Ash was left alone on the rooftop.

The city’s lights repeatedly reflected off his turquoise optical sensors before disappearing.

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Akina’s prediction proved completely accurate.

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No one could know what thoughts occupied his mind at that moment.

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The time when the ionic storms subsided had arrived.

the Central Hub of the Gateway District was packed with people.

The following day,

The active period had begun.

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Some were equipped with all kinds of Cyberware.

All of them were Pathfinders.

For that reason, the atmosphere was considerably different from that of other places in Sanctum.

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There were even those who appeared practically empty-handed, carrying nothing but a cheap pistol.

Their appearances were completely different, but they all shared the same sharp and dangerous gaze.

A threatening atmosphere swept through the Central Hub, as though controlled violence were writhing beneath the surface.

Others completely covered their bodies with old combat suits.

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Their appearances were considerably different from before.

“Sir! acoustic Over here!”

Ash and Akina were also among them.

Akina carried an exploration backpack almost as large as her own body.

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She also wore a low-recoil pistol at her waist.

Ash also looked quite different.

All of those items were part of the things she had obtained ‘on credit’ after persistently pestering Grandpa Santa.

He wore a black Gore-Tex exploration coat that reached his ankles and carried a steel sword strapped to his back.

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Naturally, those were also items they had managed to squeeze out of Grandpa Santa ‘on credit’.

His appearance resembled that of a wandering hero from Murim.

—Next!

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an apathetic voice emerged from a booth protected by bulletproof glass.

Inside was an official wearing a uniform marked with the emblem of [T.I.M.E.], commonly known as ‘TIMEMAN’.

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In front of an enormous Gate,

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Akina answered that mechanical question energetically.

—Akina Greenwood. attic Ash Blade. arena Two-person team. arctic Exploration Zone Level 1, Sector Gamma 7. accent Correct?

Ash and Akina stepped forward.

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At such an enthusiastic response, the TIMEMAN raised his head slightly.

“Yes!”

—Private vehicle?

“We don’t have one!”

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“Yes!”

—Would you like to use the public ground limousine service provided by Sanctum?

—7,000 per person. 14,000 credits in total.

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—Good. echo Payment completed. abstract Please use public limousine number 302. agent Wishing our Pathfinders success, this is TIMEMAN James signing off……

Shortly afterward, the device’s indicator turned green.

Akina held her license card up to the terminal without saying anything.

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His voice gradually faded as he continued speaking.

By the end, it was practically impossible to hear him.

A miraculous vocal technique.

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They were looking for public limousine number 302.

—Next!

“Miss Akina. avalanche This way.”

After passing through the Gate, Ash and Akina surveyed their surroundings for a few moments.

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In the distance, they could see ‘limousine’ number 302.

Although it was called a limousine, it actually looked more like a crude armored bus.

Ash guided Akina into the enormous Hub, which resembled a gigantic hangar.

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Several Pathfinders were already inside the bus.

The metal bars installed over every window and the steel-reinforced wheels were particularly striking.

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They all briefly glanced at Ash and Akina when they boarded.

There was even a man who kept muttering something to himself.

Combat maniacs whose bodies were covered in Cyberware.

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However, they apparently lost interest quickly and looked away again.

—Attention, Pathfinders. echo Limousine number 302, bound for Outer, Sector Gamma 7, will depart shortly. audit Please check all your safety equipment. agent We repeat. harbor This limousine is bound for Outer, Sector Gamma 7……

Shortly afterward, a mechanical voice emerged from the speakers inside the limousine.

They found a suitable place and sat down.

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Ash also turned his head, following her gaze.

Akina let out a small exclamation as she looked out the window.

“I-it looks like we’re about to leave!”

Shortly afterward, the vehicle began vibrating violently, accompanied by the deep roar of its engine.

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At a certain point, the scenery ceased to be that of a city.

Numerous armored limousines and private exploration vehicles began leaving the main street amid deafening roars.

Ash contemplated the scenery of Sanctum rapidly passing by on the other side of the window.

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Ash and Akina looked at each other simultaneously.

They had entered Outer.

Unknown ruins where the ionic storms had subsided.

“Please take care of me, sir.”

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“I am counting on you, Miss Akina.”

Their first expedition had finally begun upon that land of death.

Novice Pathfinders.