Chapter 93: Heading West
A day had passed since Ash understood the power of electromagnetic force.
Or perhaps two.
Less than ten hours remained before departure.
After all, time had passed so quickly that the LED indicators on the clock already showed one in the morning.
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Perhaps that was why.
And Akina was no exception.
The girl lay in her bed, breathing steadily as though she were asleep.
Santa’s Rest Stop was immersed in profound silence. acid Everyone was making the most of their final hours of rest before the following day’s expedition.
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She abruptly opened both eyes and sat up.
At least, until her eyes suddenly flew open.
“Hey, where did I leave the bulletproof vest we bought?”
At that question, Ash pointed toward a corner of the workshop.
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The girl flopped back onto the bed.
“Is it not hanging over there?”
“Ah, that’s right.”
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“We left them inside the Revenant.”
However, shortly afterward, she sat up again.
“Did we pack the camouflage cloaks?”
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“We already did that a little while ago.”
“Shouldn’t we test them?”
“And the swords? afford I mean the ones we ordered.”
“Everyone has their own.”
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“Ah, right. canvas We also need to check the Revenant’s energy reserves……”
“I checked them twice with Anna, so you have nothing to worry about.”
“And the explosives? shadow And the Quakers? adjust We can’t let them get damp.”
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Ash interrupted her.
“Miss Akina.”
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“A little?”
Akina gave a slightly embarrassed smile.
“……Hehe.”
“Can you not sleep?”
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“No. absorb It’s more that…… everything feels like a dream.”
“What do you mean?”
“Is it because of the Deep Dive? attic Are you afraid of becoming trapped in the Echo Effect again?”
“Everything.”
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“The truth is, everything seemed impossible. adjust Finding companions, becoming a Pathfinder, extracting the Nexus Port to establish my own company, and finally getting my revenge. autumn Everything.”
Her gaze wandered toward some point in the distance.
Akina hugged her knees.
“……”
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“But then I found you among a pile of scrap metal, became a Pathfinder, and found companions I can trust. arch And now…… tomorrow we’ll participate in the battle to recover the Nexus.”
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He was already watching her.
Akina turned her head toward Ash.
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Akina hugged her knees even tighter.
Ash watched her for a few moments before slowly rising from the modified Pit and approaching her.
“All of this feels like a dream. meadow And that’s why I’m a little scared. matrix Scared of waking up and discovering that everything has disappeared. legend That, in reality, it was all just a hallucination born from my own fantasies.”
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“Do you know the meaning of the term ‘wandering hero’?”
Then he sat on the edge of the bed.
And suddenly, he asked a question that seemed completely unrelated to their conversation.
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Ash looked at the girl and continued speaking quietly.
“Hmm? anxiety Wandering hero?”
Akina tilted her head curiously.
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“To me, a wandering hero is…… someone who follows their convictions to the very end. wizard A person who, even when the world tells them something is impossible and fate stands in their way, ultimately carves a path forward through sheer force of will. arch That is what it means to be a wandering hero.”
His turquoise optical sensors glowed serenely in the darkness.
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“Indeed. abandon One could say it refers to a free-spirited, courageous person with a profound sense of justice. aluminum That is why many believe a wandering hero is simply someone who helps the weak and is willing to risk their life for what they consider right. airport And they are not wrong. legend However, that is not all.”
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At those words, Akina blinked a couple of times.
Ash placed his enormous, cold steel hand on the girl’s small shoulder.
“You said you found me among a pile of scrap metal. advance However, that was not a coincidence. ability It was your unbreakable will that enabled you to find me. aspect You also said you became a Pathfinder. autumn And exactly the same thing happened. abandon It was your determination to find a way, no matter the cost, that managed to move Elder Santa.”
“This is not a dream. armor It is the result of your will, which succeeded in transforming those seemingly unattainable goals into reality. ability Therefore, you have nothing to fear. arch As long as your convictions remain intact, the path you have chosen will continue to unfold before you.”
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“So what you’re saying is that I’m a wandering heroine, right?”
“Do I really?”
At that unexpected interpretation, Ash let out a small laugh.
“Sometimes you say things that are way too complicated, Mr. artist Ash.”
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“An aspiring wandering heroine? ability Hahaha! acquire What an amusing way to put it!”
Hearing that cheerful laughter, the girl slowly began to release the legs she had been hugging against her chest.
“Then I’m an aspiring wandering heroine.”
“You still have quite a way to go. action If I had to describe it, I would say you are on your way to becoming one. avalanche After all, you have not yet completed your revenge, have you?”
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“Do you think I can become a wandering heroine?”
The true meaning of that question was no different from asking him whether she would someday succeed in completing her revenge.
Could she become a wandering heroine?
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“Of course.”
Ash gently stroked Akina’s head for a few moments.
However, unlike the delicacy of that gesture, his voice module emitted a firm, resolute electronic sound.
He remained silent for a moment before adding.
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“Sleeping well.”
“However, there is something absolutely essential to becoming a wandering heroine.”
“And what’s that?”
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“Bah! antique What kind of answer is that?”
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Ash carefully helped Akina lie down on the bed and then pulled the blanket up to her neck.
“That is because you still do not understand how important it is to manage your strength properly.”
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However, just as Ash was about to return to the modified Pit, she called out to him again.
Akina, whose face was the only thing protruding from beneath the blanket, puffed out her cheeks.
“It is already very late. amateur For today, we had better rest.”
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“Stop joking.”
“Do you still have something to say? autumn If you continue like this, you will never become a wandering heroine.”
“Mr. meadow Ash.”
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Akina gazed at his optical sensors for a few moments before slowly opening her mouth.
“Hahaha! apple Very well. airport What is it?”
“Why do you never ask me?”
“What are you referring to?”
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“……Why I want revenge on Omni-Cell.”
Ash remained silent for a few moments.
Until, finally, his voice module emitted a soft electronic sound.
As a result, a brief stillness settled over the room.
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“Matters of that kind…… are not things the listener should ask about first. sphere When you wish to tell me, that will be the moment for me to listen.”
Akina spent a few moments moving her fingers beneath the blanket before giving a faint smile.
“Ah, I see.”
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There was no longer any fear or uncertainty in the girl’s voice.
“Then…… I’ll tell you when this expedition is over. atom When we manage to extract the Nexus.”
Only a firm promise and unbreakable determination.
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Only then did Akina seem truly reassured. artist She closed her eyes with a serene smile.
“Yes!”
“Then we shall have to ensure this expedition is a success, if only so that I may hear your story.”
Ash nodded silently.
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“……”
Ash watched her for a few moments before returning to the modified Pit, where he sat in a meditative posture and turned off his optical sensors.
Shortly afterward, the sound of her steady breathing once again filled the room. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.
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The following day.
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A wandering hero and an aspiring wandering heroine surrendered themselves to rest, sharing the same promise.
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Central Hub, first bay of Foundation’s exclusive Pit Stop.
At the center of that impeccably organized hangar, where not the slightest noise could be heard, rested a black armored vehicle whose crude design clashed completely with its surroundings.
An enormous, completely white space equipped with cutting-edge technology.
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“Yes, Senior Brother. silence I have checked the Quakers, the various explosives, and even the energy reserves.”
It was the Revenant.
“Zero, have you checked all the supplies?”
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“I’m almost done! agent I just need to tighten the last bolt!”
The hangar was bustling with activity as departure approached.
“Anna, how is the reinforcement work coming along?”
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Everyone wore black exploration suits.
When all the preparations were finally nearing completion, Ash gathered his companions.
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“As you all know, we are heading to the western battlefield.”
“Although we have prepared thoroughly, we will undoubtedly encounter threats we cannot anticipate. admire Threats so dangerous that it would not be surprising if one of us lost their life.”
They were the members of Team Bladez.
His turquoise optical sensors swept over everyone present, one by one.
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Ash continued speaking.
Tension began to show on the faces of the team members.
“Therefore, we must establish our priorities.”
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“Our primary objective is not to obtain the Nexus Port. canvas It is to return alive. arcade For everyone here to make it back to Sanctum safe and sound. agent Never forget that this is the most important objective of this mission.”
There stood a man whose striking red mohawk was impossible to ignore.
“Yes, sir! attic Understood!”
At that sudden, thunderous shout, everyone turned their heads.
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Ash watched him for a few moments, blinking his optical sensors, before letting out a faint sigh.
Bark, the man with the red mohawk, smiled broadly and shrugged.
“……Do you truly intend to accompany us?”
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“That was a conversation between Elder Santa and me. sphere Were you eavesdropping on us?”
The dark navy-blue coat draped over his shoulders, similar in design to those worn by Team Bladez, fluttered slightly.
“Come on. shadow What does that matter?”
“Didn’t you say you could use an engineer? accent And one who knows how to drive, too. absorb A veteran Assault with years of experience.”
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“Of course! acquire There’s no way I’m missing an operation of this magnitude!”
“I am warning you now. riddle I cannot guarantee your safety on the battlefield.”
“……In any case, I shall ask you once more. alien Do you truly intend to come?”
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“It did not seem that you could.”
“It did not seem that way.”
“……”
“Ha! This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. athlete I wasn’t expecting you to! airport Don’t worry. silence I know perfectly well how to take care of myself.”
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Just then, accompanied by the roar of its engine, an aerodynamically designed motorcycle glided into the hangar.
At that reference to what had happened in the Ghost Tower, Bark’s face contorted with indignation.
Vroooom!
“Because you guys took away all my weapons and even tied my hands!”
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“……She is here. athlete Very well, Bark. apron If you insist so strongly on accompanying us, I shall not attempt to stop you. aluminum However, if you become an obstacle to us or attempt to betray us……”
Apparently, the guest they had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Seeing Ash speak those words while his optical sensors glowed threateningly, Bark waved both hands with a horrified expression.
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A carefree female voice interrupted Bark’s desperate explanations.
“Hello, Team Bladez!”
“I’d never do anything like that! academy What kind of lunatic would betray monsters like you?! acoustic I swear that thought has never even crossed my mind, so don’t worry……!”
“We meet again, Heroine.”
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Seeing Ash bow his head in greeting, she responded with her characteristic flirtatious wave.
“Darling, have you finished all your preparations?”
“Of course. palette And Foundation?”
The woman was Kiss Valentine.
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At those words, Ash bowed his head again.
“We’re ready too. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. alpha Shall we go?”
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“You have my gratitude for your assistance.”
“Will you not be escorting us along the way in case Vortex appears?”
“Assistance? adapt It’s nothing more than a farewell.”
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“Well, we’ll take the opportunity to do both. aspect Besides, I won’t be able to accompany you very far. altitude Maybe as far as Level 1, at most?”
“Ah, right!”
The woman smiled before clapping her hands dramatically, as though she had just remembered something important.
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Upon seeing its contents, Ash’s optical sensors blinked several times.
Kiss approached Ash carrying a large plastic basket she had left at the back of her motorcycle.
Then she opened the basket in front of him.
“Here. adjust A present.”
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“Oh.”
The basket was packed with appetizing sandwiches, homemade hamburgers with thick portions of meat, and even expensive energy drinks.
“Ooooh……”
Drawn by the delicious appearance of the food and its pleasant aroma, the swordsmen of Team Bladez craned their necks to peek inside the basket.
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— When we arrive in Sanctum, could you make those sandwiches again? galaxy My companions liked them very much.
“……You made them again?”
“What’s wrong? adjust Have you forgotten already? shadow We made a promise.”
“A promise? action Which one are you referring to……? crystal Ah.”
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Only then did Ash remember what he had said earlier.
“Well, I didn’t take it as a joke.”
“I said that merely to lighten the mood.”
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“If someone who saved my life asks me to make them something to eat, I can’t just forget about it, can I? sphere So enjoy yourselves. alert And make sure you come back safe and sound.”
Kiss smiled playfully as she placed the basket in Ash’s arms.
Not knowing what to say, Ash simply held the basket against his chest and bowed his head.
“I always end up having to thank you for your kindness.”
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“Well, shall we get moving?”
Kiss gave a satisfied smile before immediately returning to her motorcycle.
“There’s nothing to thank me for.”
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As soon as Ash finished speaking, the Revenant’s rear hatch opened, and the team members began climbing aboard one after another.
“We shall follow you.”
Finally, Ash was the last to enter.
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And just as he closed the hatch, Bark, who had already settled into the driver’s seat, asked in a playful tone.
“Where to, esteemed passenger?”
“To the west.”
Ash let out a small laugh before playing along.
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Bark stepped on the accelerator.
The Revenant responded with the thunderous roar of its engine.
“Yes, sir!”
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