Chapter 38 Europa Base
Just like that, after finishing their exploration of the Cygnus, everyone returned to the Time Shuttle.
Although there was some concern about the mental state of their companions left behind…
Fortunately for Lonis, everyone on the ship was safe and sound. After enduring this period, everyone had also somewhat adapted to these fluctuations of rage.
“Prin-Princess Cécile, are you alright? If you feel you can’t hold it in, you can hit me…”
“I’m fine… I just had an argument with Candelle.”
“Huh?!”
“I blamed Candelle for always trying to endure and not wanting to hit me… and Candelle also blamed me, saying that even though I really wanted to vent, I pretended to be a pure princess and always suppressed myself.”
“!”
“Hooah… hooah… Although sisters fighting is not a good thing, after yelling at each other, we feel much better.”
“Mm, everyday quarrels are not a problem.”
…
Just as couples occasionally bicker, quarrels between relatives are actually a proof of a good relationship… As long as there is no real resentment, the more you quarrel, the more you will understand each other, right?
However, Lonis and Elus rarely argued.
It wasn’t that Lonis didn’t want to argue, but that Elus was too formidable. As soon as she acted a little proud, Elus would tease her, even playing with her using various methods… She was so dizzy that she had no experience quarreling!
And Elus was not a girl who caused trouble unreasonably. When she was usually arguing or angry, she had valid reasons, so Lonis would generally tuck her tail between her legs like a fox and comfort her wife.
Then…
…
“Hmph, what disrespectful things is the little idiot thinking about again?”
“Ah, nothing.”
“Hurry up and eat lunch, and after two hours of rest, we have to depart again!”
…
Because they were affected by the “Berserk Pulse,” even when the girls were sleeping in bed, they basically only had nightmares filled with berserk energy.
Therefore, they would not linger around Jupiter for too long. Even for the sake of their health, they had to quickly investigate the situation at the Europa base.
However…
“Lonis, Elus, this time… let me join you too.”
“Uh, senior Isumi…”
Although senior Isumi’s symptoms were considered mild among the girls, if possible, Lonis did not want them to go on an adventure with “anger.”
“As long as it’s not strenuous exercise, it should be fine. And, junior Lonis, you’ve also found the Book of Fate on the ship, right?”
“!”
“I just analyzed the samples I retrieved and found a unique time turbulence frequency… If we follow this clue, we might be able to find the whereabouts of those missing warriors.”
“Mm, mm…”
Seeing that Elus did not object to senior Isumi joining, Lonis nodded.
However, on the other side, Zhisheng Luo also came forward and said solemnly:
“Lonis, junior Elus… let me join you too.”
“Ah, senior Zhisheng Luo? But you…”
Although Zhisheng Luo was the certified and blessed person of Rainbow Abyss, she was not the successor of Rainbow Abyss. Therefore, her resistance to the Berserk Pulse was much weaker than Isumi’s, and her daily situation was more difficult.
However…
…
“I also have a way to determine the location of my ancestors.”
“Ah?”
“Our family has passed down a unique marking method from generation to generation. That method originated from ancient pirate markings… so, I should also be useful.”
“Mm, in that case… will Miss Lian Lan take care of the ship’s interior?”
“Don’t worry, leave it to me.”
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Just like that, before she could even warm her seat, Lonis, along with her companions, set off again without delay
to explore the base on Europa.
From a cosmic perspective, this base was not large, about the size of a school, with an area of only a few acres.
However, that was only the surface platform area.
In fact, most of the functional structures of the Europa base were hidden beneath the ice surface… It was like a giant chisel, embedded directly into Europa’s mantle.
Therefore, entering the core area and the ruins district required passing through layers of functional zones.
And the first to encounter was the uninhabited surface.
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The Time Shuttle landed, and everyone arrived at the base.
Lifeless buildings stretched before them. Whether it were the abandoned rovers or drones, they were parked in their respective positions, with no trace of damage.
“Has the gravity system failed? Everyone be careful, this is a microgravity environment.”
“Mm…”
“Leave it to me.”
Although ordinary people would have difficulty maintaining balance in a microgravity environment, it was completely different for Lonis.
Not to mention that her spacesuit was a very light and thin dress, which did not hinder her turning.
It was just that her fluffy big tail could very conveniently adjust her body’s center of gravity, allowing her to move freely in this environment.
…
“Sister Lonis, you’re amazing! This way, we can follow your lead and move forward.”
Bai Ye exclaimed in admiration when she saw it.
Isumi also nodded and sighed, “Humans losing their tails during their development is indeed not evolution, is it? At least humans’ balance is poor among many animals, and humans are the only mammals that must undergo post-natal training to swim.”
“Everyone, stop staring at my tail, it’s… it’s so strange?”
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…
Chatting about these topics was not only to relieve boredom but also to boost everyone’s morale, so as not to be excessively affected by the Berserk Pulse.
Because, the moment they stepped into the base, even Lonis’s heart felt an indescribable palpitation!
That feeling was as if they wanted to pull out their big tails and attack their companions… But fortunately, Lonis quickly adjusted her emotions and prevented herself from having bad thoughts.
“Elus, are you okay?”
“Mm, the pulse has intensified, but this level is still bearable.”
“That’s good…”
“Moreover, it’s precisely because, if level 3 could be activated, then we would be able to be completely immune, and even enjoy this feeling of sadism?”
“That’s not good at all!”
…
Just like on the Cygnus, there were no signs of external invasion on the Europa base.
Along the way, Lonis did not see any bloodstains, signs of violent intrusion, or calls for help from people.
However, the difference was…
…
“Be careful, I heard many people screaming in the mid-level work area, 200 meters below.”
Standing before the elevator leading to the depths of the earth, Isumi nodded and made a clear judgment.
“People… screaming?”
“Yeah, they should be the personnel who were working here originally. I can sense that many people have lost their minds, so they are continuously destroying things.”
“In that case… should we hide from them?”
“Junior Lonis, no need to worry! I predicted this long ago, so I brought weapons in advance.”
Zhisheng Luo nodded and took out guns from her backpack one after another… However, the bullets fired were not for killing, but anesthetic darts.
“Oh, with this, I can rest assured.”
Because the staff in the base were also her compatriots, Lonis absolutely did not want to kill them unless it was absolutely necessary.
And as long as there were ** weapons, they could subdue these berserk staff first and find a way to save them later.
Therefore…
“Everyone, let’s set off carefully? Be sure to pay attention to safety.”
“Mm!”
