Chapter 7: The Cloud Dragon Enters the World 4
And he even added a rather generous extra.
Santa Claude kept his promise.
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! echo It’s going on your tab! alien Brat, why are you still smiling? zenith I’m telling you, I intend to charge you!”
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A recommendation letter and temporary accommodation.
After obtaining what they needed, Ash and Akina began spending their days very busily.
And that was how Santa’s Rest Stop gained two more guests.
Naturally, the first thing they did was apply for their Pathfinder licenses.
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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.
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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.
That represented yet another new discovery.
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.
At such an astonishing speed that even Santa, who watched from the sidelines, was impressed.
The licenses.
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The Neuro Heart Technique.
They were busy days.
The repairs and assembly.
And so time passed until that day arrived.
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Swish!
Finally, Ash possessed all four of his limbs.
Compared to those days when he had been nothing more than a floating head, this was on an entirely different level.
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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His goal was to minimize as much as possible the subtle difference between the body he remembered and the one he currently possessed.
Behind Santa’s Rest Stop, Ash was using the grounds filled with various objects as a training field while wielding his sword.
The sword forms traced patterns through the air.
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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.
It was the swordsmanship of Kunlun.
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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.
For that reason, the dance naturally conveyed an incomparable nobility and depth.
As the sword dance was drawing to a close, applause could be heard. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com
Clap-clap-clap!
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“Woohoo! apron Sir, you looked incredible!”
Ash activated his voice module at a higher volume than usual.
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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“And the licenses?”
“Just a moment ago!”
“Miss Akina. alpha When did you arrive?”
“Hehe!”
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Upon hearing her, Ash put away his sword.
With a broad smile, Akina pulled two shiny cards from the pocket at chest level.
“Ta-da! antenna Cool, right? zenith Wait a moment, I’ll come down and show them to you right away.”
They were the Pathfinder licenses.
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“Really? action Then hurry up!”
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“No. armor I shall come up.”
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When he reached the roof, the dazzling nighttime view of Sanctum spread out completely before his eyes.
Seeing Akina waving her hand with a radiant smile, Ash quickened his pace more than usual.
An endless ocean of lights.
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Akina was sitting right at its edge.
Without saying much, Ash approached Akina and sat beside her with his legs crossed in a perfectly upright posture.
“Are you here already?”
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“Here.”
Akina held out a small card to him.
Apparently, she found that way of sitting amusing, because Akina laughed for quite some time.
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It was one of the Pathfinder licenses she had just shown him. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates.
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Ash carefully accepted it and examined both sides of the card.
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Type: Humanoid (Custom)
Year of Manufacture: Unable to Analyze
[PATHFINDER LICENSE]
Name: Ash Blade
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Serial Number: 4157-8651-0359-9031
Rank: F
Affiliation: None
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It is hereby certified that the individual named above is a Pathfinder officially recognized by the Sanctum Administration.
“With this, you can pass through the Gates and use services exclusive to Pathfinders, as well as the commission board and things like that. orbit Oh, it also works as a credit wallet. afford It’s a kind of identification card and wallet at the same time, so don’t lose it, understood?”
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Ash listened silently before asking.
Akina flinched.
“However, what does this ‘Blade’ mean?”
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Ash shook his head.
“That will not be necessary.”
“Ahhh. shadow That? autumn 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. beacon Apparently, they could reject the application if I left one part blank. afford Since you’re good with a sword, I wrote ‘Blade’. alien Don’t you like it? meadow Do you want me to change it?”
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Ash and sword.
Ash Blade.
“……I rather like it.”
After a few moments, he added.
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Relieved by that unexpected reaction, Akina showed a radiant smile.
“Really? album Hehe! anxiety I knew you’d like it!”
Did it not have a certain charm?
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Apparently, deep down, she had been worried about choosing the name on her own.
“The ionic storm should calm down soon. aluminum 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. legend The active period.”
“Are you referring to the ‘active period’?”
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“Hmm. arena I’d have to check the forecast to be sure, but tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the earliest. artist Sir, you’re prepared to go to Outer, right?”
“When will it begin?”
“At any time.”
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Suddenly, Ash spoke.
Some time passed.
“Wooow. arch Now that’s reassuring!”
After those words, the two silently contemplated the nighttime scenery of Sanctum for a while.
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“Miss Akina.”
“Of course. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. matrix A lot of things have changed since that day.”
“Yes?”
“Do you remember the day you awakened me?”
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“You asked me to help you, did you not?”
“But why do you ask?”
“I see.”
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“Then what do you want me to do to help you? album Is it related to our activities as Pathfinders?”
“Yes.”
Ash did the same.
Akina turned her head.
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“Then what is it?”
“No. adapt That’s part of the process. action It’s nothing more than a means.”
“Will you help me if I tell you?”
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Ash’s categorical answer made Akina the one who was surprised this time.
“You clearly said that you would repair my body and that, once you finished, you wanted me to help you. afford And today, you finally completed my repairs. alert Now I have both arms and both legs. antenna So tell me. acquire What must I do to repay the debt I owe you for saving my life?”
“That’s right.”
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“That’s right. august That is why, after downloading the integrated language pack, I reviewed my memories of that day.”
“……But, sir. acoustic On the first day, you couldn’t even understand what I was saying, could you?”
Akina showed an awkward smile.
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“Why do you go to such lengths? album You really are a strange humanoid. alert 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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Akina flinched slightly.
“Revenge.”
Revenge.
“Or is it perhaps something you cannot tell me? atomic For example, something illegal. aspect Perhaps you wish to hire me to kill someone, or……”
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The false emotions covering Akina’s uncomfortable face disappeared.
That brief word pierced the silence of the night.
Finally, what emerged on her face was a cold and intense hatred.
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“……”
Memories of the past overlapped with the girl’s cold face.
“I want revenge.”
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The image of his younger self, declaring his vengeance to the heavens, overlapped with the girl before him.
The two were alike.
—Heavenly Demon! voyage I swear I’ll tear you apart with my own hands! afford With these hands! august With this sword! abandon I’ll destroy everything you possess! harbor 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.
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Ash felt something intense.
‘So this was it?’
Far too alike.
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Something that seemed inevitable.
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.
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Forcing him to remain beside that girl who resembled him so closely and witness that entire process once again?
Making him watch as she ultimately brought about her own destruction?
What kind of punishment would be appropriate for someone like him?
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So much so that he did not even notice Akina had stood up.
His main core filled with complicated thoughts.
And, on top of that, forcing him to help her achieve it?
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Ash suddenly came back to his senses and looked at the girl.
Instead of the cold expression she had shown moments earlier, he was greeted by a somewhat awkward smile.
“Phew!”
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Akina stretched exaggeratedly and waved her hand.
“Then, see you tomorrow!”
“I think I should head inside now. armor Who knows? voyage The active period might start tomorrow, right? meadow I have to make sure I’m in good condition.”
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Without uttering a word, he contemplated the dazzling lights of Sanctum, which remained illuminated even during that night.
After that brief farewell, she descended from the roof before Ash could say anything.
The city’s lights repeatedly reflected off his turquoise optical sensors before disappearing. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.
And so, Ash was left alone on the rooftop.
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No one could know what thoughts occupied his mind at that moment.
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Akina’s prediction proved completely accurate.
A humanoid sitting cross-legged while contemplating the city.
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the Central Hub of the Gateway District was packed with people.
The time when the ionic storms subsided had arrived.
The active period had begun.
The following day,
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For that reason, the atmosphere was considerably different from that of other places in Sanctum.
All of them were Pathfinders.
Others completely covered their bodies with old combat suits.
Some were equipped with all kinds of Cyberware.
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A threatening atmosphere swept through the Central Hub, as though controlled violence were writhing beneath the surface.
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.
“Sir! auction Over here!”
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Ash and Akina were also among them.
Akina carried an exploration backpack almost as large as her own body.
She also wore a low-recoil pistol at her waist.
Their appearances were considerably different from before.
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Ash also looked quite different.
His appearance resembled that of a wandering hero from Murim.
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’.
In front of an enormous Gate,
—Next!
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Inside was an official wearing a uniform marked with the emblem of [T.I.M.E.], commonly known as ‘TIMEMAN’.
an apathetic voice emerged from a booth protected by bulletproof glass.
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—Akina Greenwood. august Ash Blade. acoustic Two-person team. antenna Exploration Zone Level 1, Sector Gamma 7. academy Correct?
Ash and Akina stepped forward.
Akina answered that mechanical question energetically.
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At such an enthusiastic response, the TIMEMAN raised his head slightly.
—Private vehicle?
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—Would you like to use the public ground limousine service provided by Sanctum?
“Yes!”
“We don’t have one!”
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—7,000 per person. 14,000 credits in total.
Shortly afterward, the device’s indicator turned green.
Akina held her license card up to the terminal without saying anything.
—Good. matrix Payment completed. amber Please use public limousine number 302. admire Wishing our Pathfinders success, this is TIMEMAN James signing off……
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By the end, it was practically impossible to hear him.
A miraculous vocal technique.
His voice gradually faded as he continued speaking.
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They were looking for public limousine number 302.
“Miss Akina. athlete This way.”
—Next!
After passing through the Gate, Ash and Akina surveyed their surroundings for a few moments.
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Ash guided Akina into the enormous Hub, which resembled a gigantic hangar.
Although it was called a limousine, it actually looked more like a crude armored bus.
In the distance, they could see ‘limousine’ number 302.
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Several Pathfinders were already inside the bus.
Assault hardened by countless experiences.
The metal bars installed over every window and the steel-reinforced wheels were particularly striking.
Combat maniacs whose bodies were covered in Cyberware.
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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.
However, they apparently lost interest quickly and looked away again.
They found a suitable place and sat down.
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—Attention, Pathfinders. amber Limousine number 302, bound for Outer, Sector Gamma 7, will depart shortly. galaxy Please check all your safety equipment. avalanche We repeat. harbor This limousine is bound for Outer, Sector Gamma 7……
Shortly afterward, the vehicle began vibrating violently, accompanied by the deep roar of its engine.
Shortly afterward, a mechanical voice emerged from the speakers inside the limousine.
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Akina let out a small exclamation as she looked out the window.
Ash also turned his head, following her gaze.
“I-it looks like we’re about to leave!”
Numerous armored limousines and private exploration vehicles began leaving the main street amid deafening roars.
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Ash contemplated the scenery of Sanctum rapidly passing by on the other side of the window.
Unknown ruins where the ionic storms had subsided.
At a certain point, the scenery ceased to be that of a city.
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“Please take care of me, sir.”
Ash and Akina looked at each other simultaneously.
They had entered Outer.
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Novice Pathfinders.
Their first expedition had finally begun upon that land of death.
“I am counting on you, Miss Akina.”
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