Chapter 40 Ancient City
Following Dr. O’Kali’s guidance, the Magic Ship gradually sailed towards the third outpost.
Although waiting here for the main force to arrive was a steady choice, it would likely mean missing the best opportunity for combat.
After all, it would still take three days for the main force to arrive.
No one knew what Dr. Marin would do during these three days, so everyone had to stop him now.
With Dr. O’Kali added, there were now 6 people inside the ship. For a small ship originally designed for 2 people, the room was a bit crowded… Lonis was arranged to rest on the bed, and in the bedroom, Bai Ye was diligently cleaning the room.
However, Lonis noticed that the puppet’s expression was a little dejected.
“Bai Ye, what’s wrong?”
Even though she knew she was a puppet, Lonis truly treated Bai Ye as a person… In fact, although Dean Emerald claimed to be a robot, in some ways, Lonis felt she was more human than humans.
“Young Lady Lonis…”
“I see you’re feeling a bit down.”
“Reporting to Youn Lady, I mostly can’t believe that Dr. Marin would do such a thing.”
“Does Dr. Marin usually have a good reputation?”
“Reputation, what do you mean?”
“Mainly interpersonal relationships and the like?”
“Not very good. Dr. Marin often keeps to himself. And it seems many researchers are afraid of him.”
“Eh, is he the domineering president type who suppresses others?”
“Domineering president type…?”
Bai Ye blinked, seeming not to understand what a domineering president meant.
“Never mind, I’ll change the question. Does Dr. Marin have any very prominent characteristics in his daily life?”
“Hmm, he is very rigorous in his academic pursuits, and he never leaves any leftovers when he eats.”
“Eh?”
“It’s convenient to clean his daily life. And his clothes are also very simple. Besides work clothes, he basically has no other clothes.”
“In that case, he’s quite like an ascetic?”
“Ascetic…”
“It means a monk who cultivates alone. It’s really hard to imagine someone so devoid of material desires being deluded by the Trickster Demon…”
…
Although she said this, Lonis also knew that anything was possible.
The brilliance of idealism only exists in a very small period of a person’s life. Even many of those who bring revolutionary changes to the world fall into the desire for power in their later years.
Moreover, people’s hearts are hidden canvases.
Most people wear masks of hypocrisy… but it’s really rare for someone like Elus to wear a mask of malevolence?
(Speaking of which, Elus is also very kind? She probably fears that this kindness in her heart will be hurt, so she’s always been like this…)
…
She chatted with Bai Ye about other things…
After sailing all night, everyone finally arrived at the third frontier.
It was located deep in the Boundless Soil, and the surrounding land appeared even more desolate.
The ground was uneven, and all sorts of debris resembling rusted metal could be seen everywhere.
Dark clouds covered the sky, and besides the black earth, Lonis saw something extraordinary.
“E-Elus, what is that?”
“A city left from the previous epoch. Hmph, but it’s long since been abandoned. Not even scavengers go there anymore.”
“!”
Lonis gasped for air because, just as Elus said, it was indeed a city.
Familiar high-rise buildings, familiar streets, familiar utility poles, familiar pedestrian overpasses.
Only everything was abandoned.
The outer walls of the high-rise buildings had long since weathered, leaving only concrete skeletons standing lonely.
The utility poles had long since rusted into scrap iron, and piles of car wreckage were piled in the middle of the road, with the rubber tires long gone.
…
Dr. O’Kali’s mentioned third outpost was precisely here.
In the northeast corner of the city, there was a relatively tidy building – it looked like a factory, with a two-story workshop outside, and a sign that read “No Trespassing” above it.
“Dr. O’Kali, is this it?”
“Yes, inside the third outpost, there is a tunnel leading underground, and that’s where the explorers discovered the seeds.”
“Hmph hmph, so it’s underground again? What do you think, Isumi, have you found any clues?”
“Indeed, there are many traces of people walking around here. Judging from the footprints, it should be within the last three days.”
“So, we can confirm that Dr. Marin has been here. Suling, you and Bai Ye stay on the ship. Do not open the door, no matter who it is.”
“Okay, I understand.”
“Isumi, you and Dr. O’Kali pack up, and we’ll depart in half an hour.”
“Understood!”
…
As expected of someone who had been a princess before, Elus organized tasks in an orderly and efficient manner.
Venturing into underground ruins was not a simple task. Gas masks, searchlights, compasses, and magic weapons were all essential…
However, after Elus had been giving instructions for a long time, Lonis had not received her task.
“Elus, what about me?”
“Oh, we still have the soft maiden maid? I forgot just now because she’s too frail.”
“Wuw?!”
Elus’s careless attitude made Lonis pout her lips.
“Well, since you’re a foolish maid, why don’t you pee outside?”
“Ha?!”
At first, Lonis thought she misheard.
But until Elus nodded solemnly, Lonis knew that her task was indeed like this.
“To, to pee anywhere?”
“Yes, and the amount of liquid should be large? If it’s not much, then I’ll have to activate the remote control.”
“Why is it such a task? This is too strange!”
“Hmph, do you dare to question my master’s plan?”
“Wuwu!”
Unable to deny Elus’s power, Lonis could only find an unoccupied corner and squat down.
Although there was no one watching, Lonis still felt extremely ashamed… because the way she was going to the bathroom was like a small dog marking its territory.
(Hmph, Elus must be lacking in magic power again, so she’s replenishing her magic power in this way. Elus is too detestable.)
After taking off her underpants, her entire buttocks felt cool. The clear and cold breeze continuously blew on Lonis’s body, making the young girl’s body exceptionally tense.
Gulp…
Before long, brilliant liquid moistened the black earth.
But the master’s task was not over yet, because Elus came over as if to confirm the situation.
“Eh? This amount seems to be a bit insufficient?”
“Still, still not enough?”
“Yes, it’s too little. It’s not as much as what came out of Lonis due to her loss of composure that night.”
“Wuwuwu!!!!!!!!!!!!”
When Elus mentioned this, Lonis felt completely unwell.
She didn’t forget that it was that night her body released “sweat stains” that soaked the entire bedsheet. Later, she couldn’t hold back and like a fountain, which made Elus laugh heartily.
So…
“N-No!”
“Good girl~~ Foolish maid, I’ll be gentle this time. Just activate the small toy for 3 minutes.”
“Wuwuwu!!!”
