Chapter 377
Michelle is the highest in command of the Machinery Four . I’m sorry to say it, Sharma . But I believed you were all being tricked . ’
‘We were told to gather our fighting force . I shall give you my support . We will send as many men as we can . ’
‘Zalando . Aren’t you being a little hasty?”
‘Perhaps . But, Blancha . There is no future for us unless we act . Many are dying due to our life support machines failing . We cannot find new homes now . It is too late . Even if it turns out to be a trap, we have no other hope . ’
‘That…’
‘It’s true . We must give this some thought… I had wanted to watch you a little longer before deciding . But I shall come to a decision tonight . ’
Their reactions varied .
As Sharma had arrived earlier than scheduled, many of them had not come to a decision yet .
And the main reason for this was that most of them did not entirely trust Michelle . They believed that Sharma was being deceived .
However, now that Sharma had arrived safely, they were starting to think that they could trust Michelle .
Still, it seemed that it would be difficult for them all to be in agreement .
And so it was decided that the talks would end for now, and they would continue the meeting on the following morning .
Now they just had to wait for their answers .
That’s what Sharma thought .
Michelle had requested that they gather a fighting force that they could trust .
However, information was still to be kept from them for the most part .
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Each director knew that Michelle was a collaborator . Michelle had allowed her to share this information .
Even if there was a spy in their midst, Michelle thought it would be a good opprotunity to find the traitors . This willingness to sacrifice herself was well-received by the others, and Sharma fully trusted her now .
And so she had told the other directors of Michelle’s request, that they gather their men .
There was a possibility of fighting within the empire, and the resistance would act in accordance .
She told them that Michelle would be in their debt after this, and would promise to aid them…
It was no surprise that the other directors had their doubts .
They too had comrades to protect . They did not want to lose men if there was no need .
It would be difficult to persuade them, but not impossible—that’s what Sharma thought .
As some of the directors had said, the shelters were at their limits .
The surface was full of threats, but their claustrophobic homes would no longer be able to support them .
So they had no choice but to strike out .
In that case, there was no better time than now .
They had a collaborator within the empire . Michelle . And so helping Michelle to destroy the current regime became a path to survival for the resistance .
With this renewed conviction, Sharma directed her thoughts towards tomorrow’s meeting .
Unfortunately, things would not be favorable .
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An unexpected problem awaited them .
Sharma and the others finished their communication with the directors and returned to the main hall . There, a stranger awaited them .
She was covered in wounds, proof that a battle had been fought .
Currently, Karman and Reiz were treating her .
“Who is that?”
“She is General Michelle’s adjutant . Her name is Jegyll . I don’t know what happened, but she arrived here like this . Barely breathing…”
Karman answered Sharma’s nervous question .
It seemed that the stranger had escaped from the empire .
But there were no pursuers .
Jegyll must have killed them so they would not locate this place .
That’s why she was wounded so badly .
“I have used healing drugs and she seems to be improving . Her loss of consciousness should be temporary…”
“…Where am I?”
Just as Reiz was explaining this, Jegyll’s eyes cracked open and she muttered .
“Oh, she has come to . Adjutant Jegyll, it is me . Reiz . Do you understand?”
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“Reiz… So this must be Shelter 5 . The one that General Michelle prepared?”
“Exactly . ”
“Did anyone follow me?”
“No . Karman’s men are patrolling the area . No enemies have been sighted . ”
“I see . So I killed all of them then…”
Jegyll said . Then she sighed with relief .
Karman nodded and said,
“Adjutant Jegyll . It’s Karman . General Michelle told me everything . I am now just like you . ”
“I see . That is comforting . As for the rest of you, I apologize for such a rude greeting . I am Jegyll . I am Michelle’s adjutant and I know of her intentions . I am not your enemy . Please rest easy . ”
Jegyll said this, and Sharma and the others introduced themselves .
While this happened, a man who could not read the room—or had no intention of trying—asked Jegyll a very blunt question .
“So, Jegyll or whatever your name is . Why are you here?”
Hey!? Zaza became frantic .
Not just Zaza, but Karman and Sharma as well .
Reiz was speechless at the lack of manners .
This person was Michelle’s adjutant . A noble of the highest rank who belonged in the ruling class of the empire .
And yet he had no respect for her .
Even Reiz felt he had to say something…
“No-now, now, Mister Reiz . Calm down . And Mister Veldora, let’s try to be a little more polite . Actually, we will be dealing with all the negotiations . You can go over there and play with the children…”
Rindo said as he quickly stepped in between them .
“KHahahaha! The children are already asleep, thanks to my flawless ability to babysit . Besides, negotiations are very important . You must leave it to me . Don’t worry, I won’t let things go wrong . ”
That’s what we’re worried about!! Everyone who knew Veldora thought this .
However, none of them said it out loud .
“Hohohoho . We cannot allow Lord Veldora to do something as low as that . ”
“Ye-yes, Master . We have a nice room prepared . Why don’t you go and have a rest!”
“Hmmm . I hope you are not just trying to get rid of me…”
Veldora muttered as he started to walk away, but then—
“Th-that’s right! This is no time for talk . General Michelle has been taken!! You must help me…”
Jegyll’s face went pale as she dropped this unbelievable bomb on them .
And so in a flash, the situation suddenly changed for the worse .