"Because of 500 power stones i have release one more extra chapter with regular chapters" Back to the story
"Don't worry, you can hide here for as long as you need!" Silvar patted her chest confidently.
Danheng looked at Silvar and asked, "Is it really okay to go against the Supreme Guardian's orders?"
"Hey... it was her who kicked me out of the architects. I have no reason to side with her," Silvar waved her hand dismissively.
Danheng: "Hmm... It seems quite complicated. I won't pry."
"It's actually not that complicated." Silvar scratched her head. "When I worked in the research department, I studied the Stellaron."
Gu Tang nodded. "I see, that makes sense. Anyone trying to approach the Stellaron would be expelled or dealt with."
"You're quite lucky that the Supreme Guardian didn't just eliminate you," Seele said bluntly.
"Seele, even if that's true, you don't need to say it so directly," March 7th quickly reminded her from the side.
She recently realized that she might be the most emotionally intelligent member of this team.
This house would fall apart without me...
March 7th sighed internally.
Silvar didn't mind and laughed freely. "We used to be inseparable sisters. Of course, that was before she became the Supreme Guardian..."
Stelle asked, "If you were so close with Cocolia, do you know what her goal is?"
Silvar shook her head. "Sorry, we haven't spoken in years... Ever since she took the position of Supreme Guardian, she's become a completely different person. The beliefs and passion she used to have... It's like they've been drained from her."
Listening to Silvar's description, Stelle rested her chin on her hand in thought.
"Silvar, thank you for letting us hide here, but it seems we can't stay long..." Gu Tang said, rubbing his temple. "Bronya's telepathic message just came through... She's with Cocolia, passing through the Silvermane Guards' restricted zone, heading to the northern snowfields of Belobog."
Seele quickly asked, "Is Bronya okay?"
Gu Tang closed his eyes. "Hmm... let me see... Bronya is reminiscing about hiding cookies under her pillow as a child and getting scolded by the housekeeper the next day. Hmm... she says not to tell anyone about this... Ah, she's cursing at me now."
"Alright, alright, just tell her to be careful," Seele sighed helplessly.
"The Silvermane Guards' restricted zone... My intuition tells me that's not a place for wanted criminals like us," March 7th raised an eyebrow and said.
"Your intuition is correct." Silvar pulled out a map, spread it on the table, and pointed to an area. "This is the restricted zone. It's the main base of the Silvermane Guards, where they gather their forces to fend off incursions from the Fragmentum."
March 7th counted the people present and concluded, "Hmm, I don't think we can fight our way through."
"They have the advantage of numbers and fortifications. A frontal assault is not an option," Danheng pondered a strategy.
"Hey, don't be so pessimistic! I used to frequent the north when I was in public service and got to know many soldiers and officers on the front lines." Silvar patted Gu Tang's shoulder. "If we can't force our way in, we can use cunning. How about I take you there myself?"
March 7th's eyes lit up. "Really? Great! Having someone familiar lead us really puts my mind at ease!"
"While my great wisdom makes sneaking into the Silvermane Guards' zone a piece of cake, relying on Silvar isn't a bad idea," Gu Tang nodded.
Seele looked at Gu Tang with concern. "Gu Tang, I don't doubt your abilities. I just doubt whether we can keep up with your abilities."
"Hey, we need to hurry. I just remembered Jepard is coming today. It wouldn't be good if he found us here," Silvar glanced at the clock on the wall.
At this moment, Gu Tang suddenly raised a finger. "Heh... my great wisdom has an idea. I have a plan."
Oh no...
Seele covered her face.
Gu Tang took out something resembling a phone.
Silvar immediately recognized it. "This is... the signal transmitter I gave you."
At that time, when the Express Crew first visited the workshop, Gu Tang found this gadget in a corner, and Silvar gave it to him.
"Could it be... you've successfully modified it?" Silvar looked eagerly at the phone in Gu Tang's hand.
The spirit of the mechanic burned brightly within her.
Gu Tang nodded. "Indeed. Now, this thing not only controls monsters, making them fight each other, but it can also temporarily control humans."
Danheng was thoughtful. "So..."
"So, we can control Jepard and have him take us to the restricted zone, making things much easier," Gu Tang said confidently.
[Name: Neural Controller]
[Type: Disruption Tool]
[Level: 5]
[Effect: Can control Fragmentum creatures, allowing various commands. It can also control humans, but the effect is weaker.]
[Evaluation: Most people probably wouldn't guess how this thing is used.]
"Great, we'll use this to control my brother!" Silvar said excitedly.
Seele tried to persuade her. "Silvar, I think you should care more about your brother."
"How does it work?" March 7th asked curiously.
Gu Tang smiled.
Then he broke off a corner of the phone.
Everyone: "???"
"Make him eat it," Gu Tang placed a piece of the phone in his palm and said to everyone.
Stelle walked up, reached out to inspect the piece.
She touched it; it was soft.
She sniffed it; it smelled good.
She rubbed it; some powder fell off.
"Mm, it's a mung bean cake," Stelle concluded.
"How could this be... my invention... turned into a mung bean cake..." Silvar collapsed to her knees, hands on the ground, muttering powerlessly.
Seele looked at the kneeling Silvar. "Hmm... I understand why Bronya said it felt satisfying..."
'Ah... I don't know why, but I really enjoy watching others be shocked by Gu Tang's actions.' That was Bronya's exact words.
At this moment, Seele fully understood.
Thud, thud, thud.
The workshop door was knocked.
"Sis, are you there?" Jepard's voice came through.
Silvar looked up at the door. "Oh no, my brother's here."
"Oh no? Oh yes!" Gu Tang placed the mung bean cake in Silvar's hand. "It's up to you, Silvar."
"Hu... leave it to me." Silvar took a deep breath.
"We better hide quickly," March 7th said urgently.
Everyone found places to hide.
Gu Tang and Seele squeezed into a cabinet.
It was cramped, mainly because of the garbage bag Seele was holding.
"Hey, hey... move in a bit more..." Silvar struggled to push Gu Tang further inside. "Damn it, if Gu Tang gets discovered, I'll say you're my hidden boyfriend."
"What if I get discovered?" Seele asked curiously.
"Hidden girlfriend!" Silvar answered without hesitation.
"What if we all get discovered?" Gu Tang asked.
"Open relationship!"
"That's bold."