Story/Chapter 45: Difference between revisions

*'''Asella:''' ''You mean these reffians really were in Rigomor?''

*'''Asella:''' ''... Understood. We'll talk more later. Hey you! Follow me!''

*'''Asella:''' ''So... The El Search Party, you say? Nichel just gave me a full report. I would have never guessed you'd actually know, not only Winster, but Calonne and Deborah as well... I apologize for my rudeness earlier. You may stay here in Aurora however long you'd like. I will personally make sure you are safe within these walls.''

*'''Asella:''' ''We've yet to find crucial evidence that they're together with Berthe, but we were on high-altert due to a recent report of their officer entering the central area. Appearances like your are hard to come by in these areas, which is why I suspected as such, Steel Queen.''

*'''Asella:''' ''But worry not. We confirmed his safety. He occasionally relays us information he gains through his communication device.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Yes. He knew information that was only shared by a trusted few. But the biggest assurance was his knowledge of Aurora's location. If Berthe knew of our location, he would have already sent his army. He doesn't need a justifiable cause to send in an army...... because Berthe has the ground completely under his control. The message was definitely sent by an ally.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Moving on, according to the information sent by Winster, the White-Ghost Army has been acting suspiciously for the past several days. That, along with the reports we've received from our agent in the White-Ghost Army, seems to suggest that the White-Ghost Army has found a way to find the soul fragments and begun a full-scale search.''

*'''Asella:''' ''That, we do not know. But Winster warned us to cease all our activities, as the White-Ghost Army will be nearby.''

*'''Asella:''' ''We are following his suggestion for now. Since Rigomor has already been compromised, if they know the location of this place, they'll surely do everything they can to crush us.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Plus, if Aurora is discovered, it will be dangerous for Winster and Haivan as the hostages.''

*'''Asella:''' ''No, The path to the soul fragment is heavily guarded. There's no report of anybody approaching the area.''

*'''Asella:''' ''That doesn't mean we'll just stand idle. The soul fragment is too important to leave unguarded. As long as we're not discovered, I don't see a problem.''

*'''Asella:''' ''We were going to continue searching for soul fragments as well, just in smaller numbers. It would have been easy to disguise ourselves as hunters, even if we were discovered.''

*'''Asella:''' ''A map? Hm, mmhm... I see...! We were also aware of the vague location after years of searching, but as expected for those responsible for hiding this fragment! he location in this map is much more precise.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Sure. But this is not enough. Although the location is clearly marked in this map... The path shown in this map can't be used. It's too outdated.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Yes. Earlier, I noticed you were walking without care, even though the ground can collapse at any moment, while leaving trails left and right.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Not careful enough. If you walk around like that, you'll end up being swallowed up by the land itself before you could even get a glimpse of the soul fragment. Huhu, unless you plan on making this your grave, it would be wise of you to accept more of our assistance. We will provide you with a guide.''

*'''Asella:''' ''If you are willing...?''

*'''Asella:''' ''Steel Queen, I apologize for not being able to show you the proper courtesy you deserve due to the circumstances, while still asking you to lend us your assistance. While you are searching for the soul fragment, we will stay here, watching for the White-Ghost Army. We will have Nichel carry a communication device.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Right now is fine.''

*'''Asella:''' ''Then, I will inform Nichel the path to the soul fragment.''