Pick Me Up Infinite Gacha! Novel - Chapter 321
Pick Me Up – Chapter 321 – Mission Type – Transcendence (6)
Aaron clung to a steel column.
His face was pale. His hands trembled as he gripped the column tightly.
‘I’m going to die…’
The Capitalism Ho was speeding through the city without any regard for its passengers. If Aaron hadn’t undergone intensive training, he would have lost his balance and fallen long ago.
‘But…’
The effect was clear.
There was no need to fight.
The Capitalism Ho didn’t have any defensive installations, but no monster could get close.
They couldn’t even approach. Every time they tried to latch onto the aircraft, they were thrown off by the rough driving.
Thanks to this, the Capitalism Ho had passed through the second zone and was heading to the final objective.
Vmmm!
The speed was so high that the wind deafened Aaron.
“Woohoo!”
Jenna shouted from the bow, skillfully maintaining her balance.
“Come on, brother!”
“She’s not in her right mind.”
Lidygion and Nihaku looked at her with exhausted expressions.
Meanwhile, in the control room.
“Is everyone okay?”
Siris held on while looking around.
The non-combatants were unconscious, scattered everywhere. Their bodies bounced each time the aircraft turned.
‘What kind of driving is this…?’
She had never seen anything like it.
At first, she thought the aircraft was going to be destroyed.
Fortunately, her worries were unfounded.
The Capitalism Ho was advancing toward the objective.
‘Yurnet…?’
She was fine.
Using gravity magic to maintain balance, Yurnet continued to feed Bifrost with her energy.
[Downloading… 501329/547637]
[Estimated time: 5 minutes]
The transfer work had not been delayed.
In fact, it was progressing faster than expected.
Despite the multiple incidents, Yurnet maintained her concentration.
“We’re almost there. Get ready.”
Katio, tied to a column, spoke from a corner of the control room.
The aircraft continued to shake as he spoke.
“You know from the map, right? From the center of the third zone, the aircraft can’t advance.”
Siris nodded.
Near the dimensional barrier separating Eden from the outside, there was a high concentration of interference. No machine, including the aircraft, could operate there. They would have to continue on foot.
“I’ll only take you to the entrance. From there on, you’ll have to make your own way.”
“Thank you.”
It didn’t matter where they came from.
‘Without their help…’
It would have been a longer and more difficult journey.
Right now, they would be desperately fighting in some corner of the city.
“After all this, don’t fail.”
Katio scratched his cheek, embarrassed.
Bang!
Not many minutes passed.
Aaron briefly lost consciousness due to a strong impact that shook the entire deck.
The aircraft crashed to the ground.
Scrrr!
The bottom of the Capitalism Ho dragged across the concrete floor.
With red sparks, fragments of the aircraft scattered everywhere.
“Damn! Can’t it even stop smoothly?”
Lidygion shouted through gritted teeth.
Jenna smiled broadly.
“Calm down. This way we can move forward more.”
“If it explodes…”
“Don’t worry. The engine has stopped.”
Pff! Psshh!
An escape sound came from the stern of the aircraft.
The Hell of Hell engine had stopped. They had entered the zone where it didn’t work.
Finally, Anything let go of the steering wheel.
“Incredible… We arrived very quickly…”
Nihaku sighed in amazement.
They had circled to avoid the horde of monsters, but the Capitalism Ho had covered several thousand meters in about ten minutes.
“Game over!”
Jenna stomped the deck with her foot.
Aaron got up from the ground.
“This… I don’t want to repeat this…”
“Why? It was fun.”
Whoosh!
Fire spread across the deck.
“It’s a one-time use. It’ll explode soon. We have to get out.”
As soon as Jenna finished speaking, a side opened, and a ladder unfolded.
Lidygion quickly climbed down. Nihaku, Jenna, and Aaron also exited the aircraft.
Behind them, the control room staff and non-combatants began to exit.
Finally, Siris set foot on the ground.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With small explosions, the Capitalism Ho ceased to function.
The aircraft’s flames spread to a nearby shopping mall.
“What a commotion.”
Yurnet squinted.
They had arrived at a bustling commercial district.
Beyond the forest of buildings, a large barrier was visible.
The final objective of the mission.
“Anyway, I’m done.”
Yurnet drew Bifrost.
The black sword was engraved with complex formulas and symbols.
“Take it.”
“Good job.”
Siris took the sword and hung it on her waist.
Now it was time to move forward.
[Unidentified Contaminated Entity Lv.???] X 2135
[Mutant Giant Contaminated Entity Lv.211] X 158
[Special Mutant Contaminated Entity…]
Gruu!
A wall of contaminated entities blocked the way.
The creatures swarmed between buildings and windows.
Their eyes glowed intensely as they approached.
“There are more than expected.”
“We made a lot of noise. They all must have come out.”
Katio stepped forward.
The boy looked around and spoke to the heroes of Niflheim.
“Can you handle this alone?”
“From now on…”
Siris stopped Lidygion.
“…….”
Lidygion looked at Siris and then stepped back.
Siris thought silently.
Anything’s account, Taonier.
The Lobby where the master had spent time as a hero.
‘I only thought it was a fleeting relationship.’
A relationship of convenience to survive the mission.
When she led Niflheim, Master Loki had always been cold and rational. She thought it was the same in Taonier. She didn’t believe there was camaraderie or friendship between the master and them.
‘They…’
They didn’t need to fight.
They could have gone home.
“I was wrong.”
Siris spoke.
The members of the 13th floor listened to her.
‘I didn’t understand.’
Why did the master want to stay here?
A life of suffering.
It would be better to live a comfortable life on Earth.
“Haa.”
Siris closed her eyes.
‘The master is human too.’
Not perfect.
Sometimes he makes mistakes and makes wrong decisions.
Sometimes he’s driven by emotions rather than reason.
Master Loki and the hero Han Israt were different people.
But precisely because of that, these companions had come this far desperately.
“We were wrong.”
Siris looked at Jenna.
“You’re Jenna Shirai, right?”
“Yes! I’m the master’s number one loyal subordinate in Taonier!”
Jenna saluted energetically.
Siris smiled.
“What was the master like?”
“Well…”
Jenna made an uncomfortable expression.
After a moment of hesitation, she spoke.
“He was serious, unfriendly, and only said what was necessary.”
“…….”
“Really, very cruel. I knew him for a long time and he left without even saying goodbye. He’s a selfish guy. It hurt a lot.”
Jenna pouted.
Then she changed her expression.
“But well… he’s not a bad person.”
“He was bad. Just not a villain.”
Katio responded briefly.
“Really?”
Siris nodded.
From the avenue, the contaminated entities approached.
There were hundreds.
“Jenna, Katio.”
“…….”
“Please help us.”
Siris bowed 90 degrees to them.
Jenna waved her hands.
“Sister, it’s not necessary…”
“No. It seems you were closer to the master than we were. Thank you for fighting alongside the master instead of us. If it weren’t for you, the master might not have survived.”
The team members said nothing.
Lidygion, with his arms crossed, leaned against a wall. Nihaku stood silently.
Yurnet seemed to be thinking, with her head down.
“It’s an interesting scene.”
A sharp whistle.
The team turned.
Behind the burning aircraft, a sharp-looking man approached.
“Who would have thought? The famous sub-master of Niflheim bowing to someone.”
The man smiled calmly.
Every time he took a step, the sheath at his waist made a metallic sound.
“Who is this idiot? Our Siris…”
“Stop.”
“But!”
“Please.”
Nihaku, pouting, stepped back.
“Brother Bel, you’re late. You should have come with me from the beginning.”
“No thanks. I don’t want to experience that crazy driving twice.”
The man looked around.
Hundreds and thousands of contaminated entities surrounded the street.
A dark smile appeared on his face.
“What a welcome. This won’t be easy.”
“…Who are you?”
“My name is Belkist. Your master knew me. We used to be in Taonier together. I see some familiar faces.”
Belkist looked at Aaron with a sly smile.
Belkist regained his composure and spoke.
“Don’t ask how I got here. There was a dimensional portal connected to Taonier inside the aircraft. I passed through it after you left.”
“…….”
“This is curious. All the high-ranking officials I knew were so rigid they couldn’t move. It’s not like they had iron rods in their spine, right?”
Belkist laughed.
Siris took a deep breath and spoke.
“I ask you…”
“No need.”
Clang!
In an instant, Belkist drew his sword and jumped.
A giant spider approaching from a building was cut, spilling black blood.
“Hoo.”
Belkist murmured, covered in blood.
“Don’t leave loose ends. I don’t want a messy ending. Whether we succeed or all die. I don’t like half-baked endings.”
Belkist’s eyes widened.
An intense killing intent shone in his eyes.
“Let’s start.”
A white horn sprouted from Belkist’s forehead.
[Engraving, White Dragon’s Blood, activated.]
Rumble!
Belkist’s sword vibrated intensely.
A white wave resonated in the sword.
Bang!
Belkist jumped, causing the asphalt to crack.
In the air, he changed his posture and swung his sword.
An invisible wave swept the front.
The contaminated entities were cut immediately.
Belkist plunged into the center of the horde.
Blood and remains of the entities began to fly.
“Let’s go!”
Jenna drew her bow from her back.
Three arrows were already ready on the string.
Ping!
Jenna smiled at Siris after piercing the forehead of a contaminated entity.
“We’ll clear the way. You save your strength for the crucial moment.”
“…….”
“We’re just doing our job. Right?”
“Of course.”
Someone responded from behind.
Siris looked back once more.
A girl in fine leather clothes clenched her fists.
“We, from the Forest Storm Tribe, do not forget a debt.”
Kishasha Vikshavi.
A hero from Taonier.
The tiger ears on her head stood upright.
“Han Israt. For our noble warrior.”
“Ja!”
Dozens of girls behind Kishasha shouted.
They were heroes from the same beast tribe.
Crack!
Kishasha twisted her wrist.
Royal blood of the Beast King. An unprecedented power coursed through her body.
“It’s time to fight!”
The beast people ran on all fours.
The contaminated entity at the forefront was shattered by Kishasha’s charge.
Next to the remains of the Capitalism Ho.
A round portal appeared.
From the portal, numerous heroes with weapons rushed out.
They couldn’t expect reinforcements from Niflheim.
They were reorganizing their fleet.
‘Taonier.’
The quality of each hero might be inferior to that of Niflheim.
They probably wouldn’t play a decisive role in this battle.
But…
‘They are risking their lives for the master.’
That was undeniable.
She couldn’t underestimate their sincerity.
“Siris.”
Aaron looked at Siris.
“Let’s go.”
Siris’s eyes calmed down.
She looked at the barrier at the end of the street.
The master was waiting for them beyond that barrier.
‘Master, I’m coming for you.’
Siris grasped her sword Lævateinn.