Chapter 1112 - Mysterious Predicament (1/2)

“… Good news and bad news.”

Gazing at Canary, Mini Bubble Gum, and Lydia, Rhode spread his arms apart helplessly and said.

“Good news: we know where this place is, at the very least. Based on the things I found earlier, we’re now deep inside a moon base. As for the bad news, this isn’t the region where we came from in our real world.”

“Isn’t that a good thing, Leader?”

After hearing his words, Mini Bubble Gum seemed relatively optimistic.

“Since this isn’t our region, that means we can defeat them all! Since they attacked us, they are definitely hostile. Besides, we may have already exposed our identities here. In order to not create any more problems, why don’t we just eliminate them all?!”

After hearing Mini Bubble Gum’s remarks, Canary knitted her brows. Neither did she agree nor reject her suggestion. She also felt like it was impossible to be treated amicably here. This was why they might as well kill them all, so they could at least escape and avoid capture. But this time, Rhode shook his head and denied Mini Bubble Gum.

“No, we can’t leave this place for now. It would be best if we can gain control over this base. Since we arrived here, it means their signaling position is within this base. We have to find the connection between the two, so…”

“Rather than leaving this place, we are better off controlling the area and conducting an investigation. That’s my leader! I love this bold idea!”

All of a sudden, Mini Bubble Gum became excited, while Canary rolled her eyes and kept quiet. Well, she couldn’t be blamed. After confirming that this was her ‘native home’, she felt mixed emotions. Mini Bubble Gum and Canary were ‘good citizens’ who obeyed the law and hadn’t been treated to tea by any police officers in a police station before. And now, they had actually attacked an official army of a country. Moreover, they weren’t weak, fragile young ladies anymore, but were strong, formidable beings instead. The battle against the steel machines earlier boosted their confidence and now, Mini Bubble Gum was like one who had coincidentally awakened mysterious powers and in a delusion to take over the world.

“All in all, put this on first,” Rhode said, tossing two sets of fully-sealed armor and helmets to Canary and Mini Bubble Gum.

“Since we know where we are, we have to act cautiously so as to not reveal our identities. You know it. Just stay out of trouble.”

“Okay, Rhode.”

Upon hearing Rhode’s words, Canary nodded in response and put on the armor and helmet. She understood what he meant. Since this was their original world, it meant that Bubble’s and her original selves were in this world. If people in this world spotted their true identities through surveillance means, they would be in trouble. This was why, for safety, they had to prepare and not reveal themselves to others. Even though it might be too late now, it was better than not taking precautions.

Not only Mini Bubble Gum and Canary, but Rhode also put on the helmet. Logically speaking, even though Rhode was considered ‘missing’ or ‘dead’ in this world, he could never be too careful. As for Lydia, she didn’t need the space equipment as she wasn’t a being of this world in the first place. Besides, Rhode also didn’t believe that anyone would have a pair of archangel’s wings like Lydia… if someone like her existed on earth, wouldn’t the news have spread all over the world by now?

Shortly after, Rhode made his decision. Due to time constraints, he didn’t explain the situation to Lydia. After all, it was only after a few minutes after they defeated the steel machines. Upon realizing the terrible situation, they would definitely send in reinforcements. Rhode’s group had to take control of this base as soon as possible.

“Let’s take the elevators that were used to transport the machines. Remember, we may possibly face strong resistance and try not to kill anyone. But we don’t have to hold back if they attack us, Your Highness Lydia…” Rhode said, turning to the archangel with narrowed eyes. “… I know you have a lot of doubts now, but now isn’t the time for explanations. I will fill you in after we settle down.”

“Got it, Your Majesty Rhode.”

Lydia wasn’t a sluggish person, so it went without saying that she noticed the strange behaviors from Rhode and the rest. However, she also knew that this wasn’t a suitable time for clarifications, which was why she nodded in response and buried her doubts. But later on, Lydia witnessed a strange smile on Rhode’s face.

“By the way, Your Highness Lydia, face the enemies head-on, if possible.”

“Me?”

After hearing his remarks, Lydia asked in surprise. Rhode nodded.

“That’s right, Your Highness Lydia. I do understand this world to a certain extent. The steel machines we faced earlier are considered high-end forces in this world, at least on the surface. With your strength, you shouldn’t need to be too worried. Besides… with your identity, I’m sure people will notice your presence. If you can garner most of their attention, I will be able to enter their central control room and see if I can gain total control. Once I succeed, I will send you a signal.”

“Okay, I got it.”

After listening to Rhode’s command, Lydia gave a short response and nodded. She lifted her head and gazed at the tall, vertical ventilation ducts ahead, before expanding her white, elegant wings. Then, she vanished in front of them and meanwhile, Rhode shifted his gaze away from her.

“Let’s get ready too.”