Chapter 91: Discrete Diversions (Rewritten)
Before moving on ahead, the group had a short conversation about their plan once they encountered Gepard. Sunny passed Bronya’s letter over to Serval during this process.
After a couple of minutes that consisted of formulating, considering, and debunking plans, they eventually settled for a simple, yet effective plan of action.
"And you’re completely sure that he won’t get too hurt, right?"
Sunny paused at Serval’s question.
"A couple bones might break, but that’s his area of expertise, right? It’s not like he’ll die or anything. Besides, there won’t be any fight as long as you succeed in convincing him."
She sighed, but didn’t voice any more complaints.
Meanwhile, Sunny’s shadow was scanning the area around Gepard. There were a few Silvermane Guards around, but they didn’t seem prepared to engage in combat. Instead, they were off to the side as Gepard stood in the way to the Fragmentum. Sunny’s attention was particularly drawn to an excessively short one, causing him to wonder if the Silvermane Guards took in children.
He must have ordered them to stay out of the fight. After all, they had no place in a battle between Awakened.
However, this brought up another problem. How was Gepard supposed to face four Awakened — along with an Ascended, if Serval fought as well? She might not have a combat-related Aspect, but her physical strength certainly should have exceeded that of Gepard’s.
Sunny mindlessly surveyed the area around, but couldn’t find anything out of place. He didn’t believe that Gepard was stupid enough to fight a losing battle — one that might end alongside his life if something went wrong. Despite that, he couldn’t find anything that denoted another Awakened to assist him.
Even with the strangeness of the situation, they proceeded onwards.