Chương 148: Chapter A-6:”Lilna Charges into the Underground”

Captain Lilna and Vice-Captain Plato entrusted the pursuit to the Dieclan members for the time being. And returned to the Dieclan Headquarters. Even if they chased in a hurry from that place, they would probably have been escaped. Rather than that, they thought to prioritize the recovery of consumed energy and start over in as perfect a state as possible. In the first place, even if they escaped underground, they just became somewhat harder to see.

The defense here is not so weak that they can easily escape from this capital. The downed security system was also about time to be restored by backup soon. Eventually, as expected. A report came up that they transferred underground and the path to chase was cut off. Now, Plato, judging that Lilna's damage was significant, told her to finish minimum recovery at the Dielevats department. He himself went to report the situation and give instructions. Only myself and Plato are left, huh.

Lilna looked around and felt lonely. Most members were beaten, and the preparation room is empty. Tranity, who always greets with light clothes and a smiling face. Steargol, who laughs heartily and is always fiddling with his favorite Power Arm. Zeed, who leans his back against the wall and speaks quietly in an old-fashioned way. Brinda, who looks at the whole situation happily tilting her head slightly. Now, no one is here. Everything was done by that Humite who appeared suddenly. Yu. Alone.

That the elite Dielevats members were so magnificently routed. It was an unheard-of situation. Fortunately, all of them are only under repair. Truly a naive guy, Lilna thinks again. A naivety very unsuitable for a Humite warrior. She no longer tried to hide the complex feelings that cannot be expressed in a word towards Yu welling up in herself. And—." Zacklay..." Only he, who was killed by others, will never return again. He had a bad mouth, but he was a lovable guy who noticed various things well.

Looking at the table where he often sat, Lilna looked down. Then, she noticed a piece of folded memo placed there. She picked it up and opened it. 『Expected escape routes of the bunch Ground route from Diesnatura Outer Perimeter Gate: Out of the question. Heavy security. Outside the city is a gentle hill with no blind spots. Geesnatura Routeway: Favorite. Heavy security. Countermeasures taken. Escape mixed in logistics route: Favorite No. 2. Countermeasures taken.

Use of Ultra-Long-Distance Trive: Possibility extremely low. Should be unimplemented except for Tranity. Luon Underground Railway: Possibility low. Many years have passed since the blockade. Need investigation just in case? 』 If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. And, the part of Luon Underground Railway was circled round and round. A light memo saying 『Maybe here after all! 』 is added in round letters.

Lilna suddenly remembered that he cared about his handwriting being girlish. Thinking of this memo as a memento, she was wrapped in helplessness sadness. And yet. Although sad, for some reason it's funny and makes her laugh. Why is that. As if you are there sulking, saying sorry for the cute handwriting. Hey, Zacklay.

"Luon Underground Railway, huh. Certainly smells suspicious." The monologue that came out potsuri was unrelated to his figure floating in her mind. Luon Underground Railway. A heritage of the old era when this city was still in the hands of Humites. Before Trive technology was put to practical use, it is said that a land transport institution called Railway was used. Certainly, it should have been connected to the old cities in various parts of the Eln Continent.

It was blocked long ago and has disappeared from the map now. It has been left untouched for a long time, aging is remarkable. It should be a place with a high risk of collapse always, but... I see. A bunch who intends to sneak into such a place slipping through the eyes of strict security. Unexpectedly, this area might be the correct answer." I thank you. Zacklay." Although a reply cannot come, she said so in the exact same manner as when he was alive. And, head to the supply capsule immediately.

Finishing energy recovery in just a few seconds. She muttered with a face hiding determination.

"No matter what. After all, I must settle this with these hands." If Zacklay's prediction is correct. Probably by now, they are already on the train or whatever. They should also understand well the immeasurable risk of staying long in this capital. Now, inside her, two things were colliding violently. The abominable memory about Humites that still possesses her brain and does not leave. And, the words asked by the man named William. —If you go, you should surely understand. If I go.

What is correct, should become a little clearer. She somehow had such a premonition. I must catch up with them. And I must settle things with them—with Yu. For the sake of those who were beaten. And for all Natura. Not just killing intent. Something like an indescribable sense of mission was welling up futsu-futsu. Lilna didn't wait for Plato's return. Before she knew it, she was running alone. Getting into the exclusive convertible, speeding up at full power immediately.

The light blue car she rode arrived at the huge Spiral Staircase connecting the ground and underground. Near the exit of the Central District. The blockade had already been lifted, and the entrance to the underground was open. She forced her way in with the car. Around the vertically long spiral staircase winding round and round. A Polamit guard is hung in a cylindrical shape. Scraping the car body against the guard gari-gari. Driving the convertible along the stairs.

Rushing into the underground with tremendous momentum. That ghastly driving seemed to reflect the strength of the emotions burning inside her as it was. She was quietly capturing the appearance of the underground city peeking from the gap of the guard in her vision. And the car carrying her finally passes through the stairs. And jumps out into the underground city Geesnatura. Flying over it alone, while nothing else is running. Running through at a speed leaving buildings behind one after another.

Towards the end of the underground city, Luon Underground Railway. Breaking through the barricade installed at the entrance. She finally drove into the vast underground tunnel. She noticed immediately that the place was unexpectedly maintained and there were traces of recent use. She narrowed her eyes filled with transparent blue pupils sharply. And tightened the corner of her mouth. They had no choice but to use the railway, a heritage of the old era. Finally caught the tail.

This railway is a single track for part of the way. If they are on the train, undoubtedly there is no escape." Don't think you can outrun me. This is the end. I'll settle this!"