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Let's begin our deal then.
Despite the situation of the train not looking good, and the floorboards ferociously shaking under his feet, the man named Aston didn't waver an inch.
Maintaining his pace, he strides forward with confidence, and even saluted Gray Raven.
Those two Constructs just no mentioned a deal as well... Care to explain what that is?
Babylonia sent you here without explaining the situation to you beforehand?
To a merchant, there's nothing more important than trading.
It seems that you have not fully grasped the situation yet...
Allow me to explain.
According to our intel, there was a huge battle between Babylonia and the space station not so long ago. And in that battle, "something important" that belonged to the space station crashed onto this train.
That is correct. Please destroy it together with us...
No, we will not, and will not allow you to do so. Unless we reach a deal.
After all, that is our most valuable merchandise.
You're using the Hetero-Core as a bargaining chip...? Are you people mad? That's the enemy of all humanity!
Anyhow, our demand is simple—let us move in to Babylonia.
...Why?
Hmph, asking useless questions.
Babylonia in outer space is currently the safest place in the universe. Although this train has kept us alive,
I still believe going to Babylonia is the only way to achieve true safety.
What do you think about this deal, commandant from Babylonia?
Then who has the authority to do so, and can you get in contact with them? I'd like a reply as soon as possible, if not...
Ahaha, I knew they wouldn't agree to the terms. Which is good, because now...
Then I guess we'll have to make the deal with the Ascendants then.
Wait, that's not what we agreed on before. We agreed to wait for an answer from Babylonia first...
Their leader, a teenage girl who stood silently when the aristocrat was talking, suddenly objected.
Little girls shouldn't meddle in this matter. And it's obvious, the Ascendants are far more superior to those from Babylonia.
Ashlar, Princess Jamilah is the current leader of the ACA, and as a member of Akdilek, you should show some respect.
...Of course.
I don't know what your situation is, but... You guys are on the Ascendants' side?!
There's no friend or foe in commerce. While you were dilly-dallying, this train has been approaching the designated meeting point with the Ascendants.
We are merchants, and we only want to gain the biggest profit from a deal. To us, both Babylonia and the Ascendants are just trading partners.
And as you can see, Ashlar suggested the Ascendants as our trading partner, while I, on the other hand, wanted to expand our options.
Yes, if Babylonia can provide a satisfying answer swiftly, then we need not head toward such dangerous areas full of Punishing Virus to "deliver the goods."
From how I see it, it's a win-win, and all that are wise would choose this.
Of course it's to become one of them! To be able to travel freely in this day and age is more valuable than anything else.
Tsk, no one is guaranteed to be able to become an Ascendant!
No one asked for your opinion, peasant.
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Something probably happened to the Hetero-Core...
Looks like the commoner carriages in the back have been assaulted by the Corrupted.
What?! Then it's dangerous to stay here, we need to head for the front carriages now!
The aristocrats behind Ashlar become agitated—
Some even ignore the leader of Akdilek standing right in front of them and scramble for the front carriages.
I guess there's nothing else we can do here. We should retreat for now.
Leader, please follow me
Alright.
...No matter how I look at it, that man named Aston feels more like the leader of Akdilek to me.
Now's not the time for observations. Commandant, we...
I'll try my best!
Lee and I will hold back the Corrupted ahead. Liv, provide medical assistance in the back.
Sophia, can I count on you?
Your wish is my command.
Wait, what about me?
...Leader, I remember warning you not to deploy Constructs casually, at least not in front of others.
And Changyu, you may not go. The aristocrats will riot if we deploy all our Constructs right now.
Tsk...!
