Chapter 104: Plans of Deliverance
Placing down her wine glass, Bronya professionally folded her fingers over the table.
"As you know, once Madam Cocolia had fell into a coma, I had to return to Qlipoth Fort to provide an... altered version of the events that transpired. In particular, I removed the part where we battled her ourselves. The official story is that she attempted to go against the Stellaron but failed, and that we finished the job for her by sealing it. Tomorrow, once I’m inaugurated as the acting Supreme Guardian, you and your companions will have your charges dismissed."
She paused, a tired sigh escaping her lips.
"During the past month, the situation in Qlipoth Fort has been chaotic. The sudden loss of a Supreme Guardian drastically affects the countless operations of Belobog. Not only that, but as an Awakened, I’ll always be gone for almost half a day. There’s a reason why any Supreme Guardian that carried the Spell needed to Ascend."
Sunny blinked, a hint of curiosity on his face.
"Actually, where are you anchored? I’ve always found it weird that you guys were so isolated from humanity. I mean, you can’t all be anchored in the middle of nowhere, right?"
It was highly unrealistic to expect that every Awakened from a planet was anchored at the same gateway.
Bronya thrummed her fingers against the table.
"We happen to be in the same region, but not at the same Citadel. I don’t believe anyone from two seperate citadels have encountered each other. The only reason we know this is because we’re all from the same place in the Waking World, so we can discuss such topics."
She stayed silent for a moment.
"That place... is strange. It is very much like the planet we live on — cold, dangerous, and unexplored. From a distance, we could sometimes glimpse a vast body of water. Nobody has ever reached it, though. It seemed infinitely far away, and sometimes, those who pursue it relentlessly would simply disappear."