The Sword Saint of Arknights [MTL/Machine Translation]

Chapter 33 | Departure

The slightly worn-out armored vehicle was making its way across the land of Kazdel. As the driver of this vehicle, Roy was currently following the directions on the map.

Although he had been in Kazdel for over half a month, he had only managed to familiarize himself with the residential areas and some of the battlefields. As for the entirety of Kazdel... it was not something that could be fully explored in just a short half-month.

"If only there was a navigation system," he thought.

At this moment, Roy found himself missing the times of his previous life. Even though things like deceitful maps could sometimes lead you to strange places or make you take detours, at least they didn't have many issues with the overall direction. If such applications existed in this world, traveling would be much more convenient, especially if they included a disaster warning feature. Such an app would surely be a bestseller, as there were no similar competing products in this world.

However, this was just wishful thinking. Although aircraft did exist in Terra, there was not a single one that had successfully broken through the atmosphere and entered outer space.

It wasn't that scientists hadn't tried; all their attempts had failed.

In this world known as Terra, all mechanical devices were powered by Originium engines. Even the so-called "energy revolution" was nothing more than modifications to the Originium engines to improve their efficiency. Mobile cities were one of the products at the pinnacle of this technological tree.

In the past, both unheard-of small groups and well-supported scientific organizations like Rhodes Island had created rocket-like devices, and they had even been successfully launched.

However, as these devices were about to break through the atmosphere, their internal Originium engines would fall silent, and the Originium stored inside would enter an inert state. The only fate awaiting these expensive devices was a crash.

Over time, after realizing that this path was temporarily impassable, the scientists of Terra shifted their focus to other directions.

Naturally, constructing a satellite network and establishing a navigation system was not feasible in this world, at least not at the current time.

As for preventing catastrophes...

The people of Terra had indeed gained some experience in this area. As a result, an organization composed of scholars and those naturally able to sense "catastrophes" was born. They were known as the Catastrophe Messengers. Through them, it was easy to obtain information related to catastrophes. Moreover, when signs of impending catastrophes were observed, the Catastrophe Messengers would issue warnings to the nearest cities and surrounding settlements.

Although the predictions of the Catastrophe Messengers were not always accurate, they had a success rate of over 70%, which was not low.

Even for a national leader, this was an acceptable figure. Therefore, in any country's city, there was a position affiliated with the Catastrophe Messengers. Whether or not a Catastrophe Messenger could be recruited depended on the capabilities of the city's leader.

However, as of now, most mobile cities already had Catastrophe Messengers.

As Roy continued on his journey, a pleasant ringtone sounded inside the vehicle—it was Roy's phone, but not the one he had initially used.

The phone Roy took out was blue, with a minimalist style pattern on the back cover that was currently popular in Victoria. Unlike ordinary phones, this device used technology related to the Catastrophe Messenger communicator. Because of this, even if the owner was in Bolívar, the westernmost part of the continent, they could successfully contact someone in the Eastern Countries.

However, this device was not without its drawbacks. Besides its high cost, it only supported long-distance calls to registered devices using the same technology, which was a significant limitation.

As for short-distance calls... this phone was no different from any other phone.

This was something Chen had slipped into Roy's pocket when he left Lungmen. Currently, the only remote devices registered in this phone's contact list belonged to Chen and Swire. Therefore, it was clear who was requesting the call—there would be no third person besides Chen or Swire.

After all, finding someone using a phone in the midst of Kazdel's civil war was not an easy task.

"How have you been lately, Roy?"

"Not too bad. How about you? How are things going with the Triad?"

Listening to the familiar voice on the phone, Roy smiled.

Being able to talk to someone on this long journey was something to be cherished, especially when it was an acquaintance with whom he had a reasonably good relationship.

After all, in this land of prolonged war, no one was trustworthy.

"The evidence related to the Triad has been reviewed, and we've now entered the trial phase. It won't be long before the Triad becomes history."

Chen paused for a moment, as if pondering something.

However, the pause didn't last long. Soon, Chen continued:

"If it weren't for you, this day might have been a long time coming. But... no one in Lungmen will remember you, the person who made it possible."

"Don't overthink it. Someone had to do it, and I just happened to have the opportunity at the time."

Roy had no regrets about this matter. Even if given another chance, he would make the same choice. As for Wei Yenwu's promise... Roy didn't care about that.

"But what about you? Is it really okay for you to be talking to a murderer like me? Aren't you worried that some people in the Lungmen Guard might use this opportunity to target you?"

"Hmph, are you asking me to come and arrest you myself?"

Meanwhile, in the office of the Lungmen Guard's Special Operations Group.

Listening to Roy's words, Chen, who was looking down at the city below, revealed a faint smile, as if joking. At that moment, she suddenly said:

"Oh? Then come on, I'll wait for you in Kazdel."

Hearing Roy's words, Chen felt a bit disappointed. She had hoped for a different reaction from Roy.

However, Chen was somewhat intrigued by Roy's words. Perhaps, after the whole incident was over, she should apply for leave and visit Kazdel?

This thought surfaced in her mind. After putting it aside, she began to get busy.