Dimensional Descent

"… So he survived."

Heira's voice carried a level of monotony that bordered on robotic. If it wasn't for the fact her voice flowed smoothly, it would be easy to mistake her for an AI. But, as time passed, she seemed to warm up—not toward a happier emotion, but rather just toward feelings in general.

"We cannot be sure, Miss. According to our analysis, the flying ship that caused the commotion originated from the main base. However, the last sighting of Leonel Morales was at mining site 102A where the corpses of Drunken Kicks, Shadow Rat, Double Shot, and were all found.

"We have cause to believe that the flying ship did not have Leonel Morales on it. But Planet Vincero was thrown into chaos soon afterward. So, it is impossible to tell if he is still on the surface or if he has long since left."

"He has left." Heira confirmed expressionlessly.

The three scientists looked toward one another but didn't bother to ask for an explanation. They had been working with Heira for long enough to know that she would provide an answer if she wanted to. If not, there was no use in asking.

Heira took a deep breath and her body suddenly relaxed. In what felt like an instant, her usual demeanor had returned. The subtle elegance of her movements, the intelligent twinkle of her eye, the calming rhythm of her breath… As though something had snapped back into place, her personality was back.

"Took a bit longer than expected." Heira shook her head. "That isn't all that happened, right?"

"Right. Gretta Ovilteen and Rollo Ovilteen have suffered quite some backlash due to their failure.

"Second, the four organizations who had participated have returned to their territories but have entered a state of near seclusion. Their movements are limited, and much of the movement that there is has been turned finding Leonel Morales.

"Thirdly, the Old Gentleman seems to have Havoc in hand as expected. It seems that he still feels as though there is a piece of the puzzle he is missing."

man has always been sharp. If not for this, he wouldn't be put in charge of such an important asset. However, it doesn't matter how sharp

safe to

doesn't have enough information to make a change. One way or another, the Milky Way Guild will fall to its knees before

love Anared, her late fiancé? The answer was yes. But, the reason why might be surprising

sensitive. They experienced emotions at a much higher

light along a path toward her ultimate goal. However, that easily blossomed into a true infatuation, very quickly. It didn't

was both the loss of a loved one and a setback that ruined plans she had been laying for

Failure was something she

small probability to it, it could be said that Leonel had surprised her once again, something he had

one would even have an inkling that she had staged it.

case, I have to thank him. I'm one step closer to overthrowing that so-called

could have Earth in her back pocket. Had she succeeded, it would have only

this method might

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escaping the immediate surroundings of Planet Vincero. This was why he leaned so heavily into Wind Elemental Ores. He had been planning on

been expecting to find. In

step out of his ship.

Aina should be back on Planet Valiant. So, using the connection already established between the two talismans, he would teleport to her location. This would

measure that would alert and send him over should someone other than

hide the fluctuations and maybe add some concealment on the other end. It would be pretty ridiculous if I teleported over just to be chased

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