Pick Me Up Infinite Gacha! Novel - Chapter 319
Pick me Up – Chapter 319 – Mission Type – Transcendence (4)
Frey.
Aaron didn’t understand why Iselle’s name had changed or why she was here alone.
The only clear thing was that this poor fairy valued her relationship with her brother more than her own life.
She had the opportunity to evacuate. However, knowing she would destroy herself, the girl had decided to stay here of her own will.
«The master’s heart, huh.»
Aaron closed his mouth.
Lidigyon’s sword was already touching his neck.
«Are you willing to risk our lives for something uncertain?»
«Yes.»
«We don’t know if the master left that fairy because he values her or because she wasn’t useful. But if we don’t act, we’ll lose the Sleipnir. The mission success rate will drop to less than half. If the mission fails, will you take responsibility?»
«I just do what I believe is right.»
Sss.
The sword slightly sank into Aaron’s neck, causing a trickle of blood.
[Estimated time – 00:10:32]
Only 10 minutes were left for the aircraft’s self-destruction.
«If you insist on continuing, you’ll have to go over my dead body.»
«There’s nothing more terrible than a fool with convictions.»
Lidigyon smiled.
She still emanated a cold murderous intent.
If she decided, Aaron’s head would fall in an instant.
«Siris.»
Aaron looked over Lidigyon’s shoulder.
On the deck of the Sleipnir stood a figure in a red cape: Siris.
«Are you here?»
Lidigyon spoke without turning around.
She looked at the two and at Frey.
«You decide. Do we save the fairy and abandon the ship, or do we continue with the mission?»
«What is your opinion?»
«If we abandon the ship here, we can’t ensure the mission’s success. At worst, we might get trapped between contaminated entities.»
Siris smiled bitterly.
«Sheathe the sword.»
«Are you serious?»
«Yes, I’m serious.»
Lidigyon sheathed her sword.
Siris jumped off the deck and approached Frey.
The girl was lying on the ground.
«Not long ago, we made a similar mistake. We acted on our own, thinking it was for the master’s good. I don’t want to repeat that mistake.»
«Even if the mission fails?»
«It’s a burden we must bear.»
Lidigyon closed her eyes.
Then, she silently stepped away from Aaron.
«Thank you… thank you so much.»
«The decision was Siris’. Don’t thank me.»
«Sorry for causing trouble in the mission.»
«No, you did well. Without the master’s trust, none of this would make sense.»
Siris nodded.
«Yurnet.»
«I’m here.»
From the mist appeared Yurnet, holding Bifrost.
«Can you deactivate the self-destruction?»
«Sorry. The Sleipnir is already in self-destruction mode.»
Siris bit her lip.
If they had deployed Yurnet as soon as the hacking began, they might have stopped it, but 10 minutes had already passed.
It was too late.
«And the evacuation order?»
«It’s already given.»
A foldable ladder was lowered from the side of the Sleipnir.
Operators and technicians were hurriedly exiting through there.
«If we lose the aircraft, what are the risks?»
«They are quite serious.»
Yurnet’s eyes narrowed.
«About 8,000 meters remain to the destination point. If we cover this distance without the aircraft, it will be a great challenge. The breaking capability against the contaminated entities will drastically reduce. We’ll have to face thousands of monsters as we move forward.»
Yurnet continued explaining.
«The longer we take, the worse it will be. Enemies will increase in number and our condition will deteriorate due to the contaminated mist. You will have to participate directly. As you know, I can’t join due to the data transfer.»
«I understand.»
«It’s suicide.»
Lidigyon spoke without emotion.
«Abandon the aircraft. We’ll change the mission plan.»
Siris looked at Frey.
A fairy who had acquired a human body.
Having spent a long time here, she had achieved a sort of evolution.
«Can you hear me?»
「Uh… uh…」
«We are acting for Loki, the master of Niflheim. If you can release the interference…»
「Loki… forgive me…」
It won’t work.
She can’t communicate.
She seemed to have lost her mind.
«Nisel.»
[Hyaaa!]
Next to Siris, a fairy wrapped in flames appeared.
Nisel nodded as if she understood the situation.
[You want me to help this girl, right?]
«Can you do it?»
[I can’t undo the contamination, but I can take her to a safe place.]
«I appreciate it.»
Nisel fluttered her wings near Frey.
Then, she began to energetically spin her hands.
[Hyper Fairy Spin!]
Vmmm.
A flash shone on the girl’s body.
Frey shrank in an instant, transforming into a small fairy with two pairs of wings.
[She’ll be safe!]
Nisel took Frey, and both fairies disappeared, scattering stardust.
«Phew…»
Siris sighed deeply.
They couldn’t deactivate the self-destruction.
Hurf.
Flames began to sprout from various parts of the Sleipnir.
Originally, the self-destruction would cause an explosion within a radius of hundreds of meters, but thanks to Yurnet, that disaster was avoided. In any case, the aircraft became inoperable.
«Shall we walk?»
Nihaku approached.
In a corner of the clearing, non-combatant heroes stood, silently observing.
«This has gotten complicated.»
Nihaku scratched his cheek.
To reach the barrier, they had to walk several thousand meters.
They could no longer rely on the contamination barrier and the Sleipnir’s fire support.
Gruuu.
A uniformed girl shrank.
The groans of the contaminated entities. They were near the park.
[Unidentified Contaminated Entity Lv.???] X 249
Around them, many shadows appeared.
«It seems they have detected our presence.»
Lidigyon put her hand on the hilt of her sword.
If they had the aircraft, they could ignore them and pass, but now that wasn’t possible.
«It looks like there are some special entities mixed in.»
Lidigyon examined the area.
The contaminated entities surrounding the park were quickly growing in number.
All exits were blocked. There was no way to escape.
Then.
«Uooo!»
Boom!
Suddenly, the ground in a corner of the clearing lifted.
Where the technicians were gathered, among the debris and dirt, flew body parts and blood of the heroes.
[Warning!]
[Mutant Giant Contaminated Entity Lv.211]
About 10 meters tall.
It looked human, but its skin dripped a viscous substance.
«Only one.»
«No.»
Yurnet shook her head.
With successive explosions, more giants appeared everywhere.
[Unidentified Contaminated Entity Lv.???] X 325
[Mutant Giant Contaminated Entity Lv.211] X 17
The empty park quickly filled with contaminated entities.
«This is a grand welcome from the beginning.»
Nihaku shrugged and took out his bow.
«Siris, can we make it to the end?»
«We’ll try.»
Siris grabbed her sword Lævateinn.
Even if they managed to get out of the park, they would encounter contaminated entities filling the streets.
There was no way to avoid it.
‘Can we do it?’
If they had followed Lidigyon’s advice, they might have reached the final area.
For a single fairy, Siris and her team were taking an absurd risk.
«Aaah!»
«Save me!»
Siris gritted her teeth.
The non-combatant staff on the edge of the clearing were in panic. The protective cover had disappeared. They were exposed to the horde of monsters.
‘Sorry.’
There was no time to worry about them.
She had to prioritize Yurnet, who was working on the data transfer.
«Aaah!»
Crash!
A contaminated giant struck with its fist.
Two technicians were instantly crushed to death.
The circle of enemies was rapidly closing in.
Hundreds of contaminated entities and giants were approaching.
«We’re leaving here. Combat formation.»
The members of the 13th floor moved quickly.
They formed a circle around Yurnet.
«They’re coming.»
Gruaaa!
The leading giant started to run.
Siris raised her sword to cut the giant.
«Huh?»
Fwoosh!
An arrow pierced the giant’s forehead.
‘Nihaku’
No.
Nihaku blinked, looking up.
Whizz!
A second arrow pierced the giant’s forehead.
Three, four, five arrows. The giant staggered and stepped back.
«Phew! I almost didn’t make it!»
The team members looked towards the left side of the park.
A small figure was jumping between the trees, shooting arrows.
«You should have told me it would explode! I almost got burned alive!»
«Gaaah!»
Boom!
The giant, full of arrows, fell.
A small figure landed on the back of the giant.
«The young prodigy archer makes a spectacular entrance.»
«Ahem.»
Aaron cleared his throat.
The other heroes were perplexed.
«Jenna Cirai, a companion of the master.»
«Did you bring her?»
Lidigyon looked at Aaron.
«Yes.»
«That was an intrusion.»
«…Sorry.»
Jenna looked at the surprised heroes and put her hands on her hips.
«Ahem, it seems you need my help. I’m the master’s best companion since the first floor. We can read each other’s minds with just a look!»
«Gaaah!»
«Well, we don’t have time for introductions.»
The contaminated entities were approaching.
Jenna smiled and extended her right hand.
In her hand was a shining stone of various colors.
«Fly!»
Jenna threw the stone up and jumped.
[The hero Jenna (★★★★★★) has used the ‘Dimensional Stone’.]
«Domagsaramuuu!»
[The summoning ritual has begun.]
«Open, dimensional portal!»
With a blinding flash, a magic circle appeared behind Jenna.
[The dimensional portal has been created.]
[Through the portal, you can summon mounts and reinforcements to the battlefield.]
Finally, Anything started to move.
[You have selected the ship ‘Capitalism Ho (New Model)’. Do you wish to summon it?]
[Yes (Select) / No]
Vmmm.
A bright light emerged from the magic circle in the air.
Jenna spun in the air and landed nimbly on the bow of the emerging aircraft.
«This is…»
Siris smiled incredulously.
Finally, a small dirigible appeared from the magic circle.
With an aerodynamic body, the Capitalism Ho approached Siris’ team.
Grrrr!
Nearby giants ran towards the aircraft.
«Here we go!»
Jenna snapped her fingers.
[Do you wish to manually operate the aircraft?]
[Yes (Select) / No]
Creak!
At 10 meters high.
The Capitalism Ho turned sharply to the right and accelerated.