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We meet again, commandant from Babylonia. Thanks to your reckless behavior, this carriage is no longer safe.
That's not true. At least those filthy Corrupted never invaded our carriage.
Is this how Babylonia works? Always spieling lies like that? Revolting.
Wahhhhh! Momma! Momma! Wahhh! Where are you...
Shoo! Stop pulling on my dress with your filthy hands! Whose child is this?! Take it away!
My love... I'm sorry... Ahh... Why did I escape alone...
I've had enough of these pesky scums! Why are we not moving forward?! I can't stand being in the same carriage as these filthy mutts for one more second!
Tsk, it's too crowded here... Reminds me of why I hate crowds...
Which is why I suggested going to Babylonia.
You suggested... Wait, Lord Aston, what is the meaning of this?
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Aston, you...! Damn you for betraying us aristocrats!
I have no intention to betray you. And as Aston said, going to Babylonia can satisfy your aristocratic lifestyle!
But even Babylonia can't accept this number of people in... This deal...
I never said all, just move in the "selected few." You should have room for that many, right?
You mean, only the aristocrats...
Hmph... Looks like you still know the rules.
What... What are you talking about...
So we're gonna be abandoned either way?! Dammit!
The commoners cowering in the corner by the door instantly exploded with rage.
A wail of sorrow pierces through the rioting crowd, and the source of the wail, a woman in tattered clothing, walks out of the crowd—
—And as if possessed by something unseen, she rushes for the door, tears it open, and scrambles toward the carriages in the back.
It's full of Corrupted in the back! Someone stop her...
Are you out of your mind?! C-close the door!!
Isn't she the one who got separated from her husband...
The crowd hurries to close the door.
O-on it!
Over our dead bodies! You don't have a say on what happens on our train!
But that's a living and breathing person...
Cut the crap! You lot are all talk and no work! Always ordering us around! Get outta here if you ain't helping us to improve our livelihoods!
Everyone, p-please calm down...
You filthy scums! If you want to die, then go die quietly in a corner! Don't waste our oxygen!
Liv tries to get between the two fighting classes that look like they may go into a war at any second.
That is when a woman's screaming sounds from the other carriage, followed by silence.
...I'm sorry, Commandant. If only Lucia or Lee is here...
Sparks were no longer flying and the tension eased into silence due to this sudden incident.
...Everyone, please listen to me.
I don't plan to abandon any one of you... It is not my intention for anyone to get hurt.
After the aristocrats leave, there will only be commoners left on this train. Do you understand the meaning of this?
That's right. This train and the wealth that the aristocrats can't bring with them will all belong to the commoners, which should be enough for commoners to survive and thrive.
Correct. Both parties will be satisfied then...
But that can only happen under the premise that Babylonia accepts our deal.
If you agree, we can form an alliance and immediately destroy that black thing.
But if you decline, then this train, and that horrible thing on it, will be handed over to the Ascendants as per the aristocrats' request.
It was a gamble from the start.
As you can see, the aristocrats have enough power to decide the fate of Akdilek... I can only speak my heart at times of importance.
This train has been running ever since the outbreak of the virus, and everywhere we pass by has only been a pitstop for us.
Be it commoners or aristocrats, we all want to reach that terminal station... The final destination where we can call home.
And on this journey in search of peace... Many have paid the price with their sanity, including Ashlar, including me...
But using something this dangerous to bet...
...No.
It's not possible. Leader, you've been fighting on till now for the happiness of us all, how can you have gone insane...
It's because you've been by my side.
Leader...
No matter what, this deal will decide the fate of all on this train, so I have to reach an outcome that I won't regret!
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Commandant, what should we do now...
It's true that I alone can't defeat the enemy. Not to mention that whatever we try to do now is going to be hindered...
I know they will come back. Then we'll be able to find a way!
Please hurry back, Lucia, Lee...
