Chapter 102: The Stellaron Spirit's Willing Delivery
"Welcome, esteemed guests, to the Goethe Grand Hotel. I'm the owner here."
"Here are your keys. These are our most spacious rooms. If you need anything, just give me a shout."
Having heard the heroic tales of the Trailblazer team's assassination of the Supreme Guardian, and with the story of them 'conjuring' supplies from the Fragmentum spreading like wildfire through the town, the hotel manager, a woman named Gotty, was exceptionally enthusiastic toward the group of six. It made March 7th a little uncomfortable, and she muttered under her breath, "Nothing else crazy is going to happen this time, right?"
It felt like ever since Stelle and Caelus had joined, the Trailblazing journey had suddenly become breathtakingly perilous, but on the other hand, the surprises and joys were just as abundant. Flipping through the photos on her camera—pictures of her and her friends running on the rainbow candy bridge, and of candy raining from the sky, all looking like something out of a fairy tale—March 7th beamed with a sense of accomplishment.
"Get some rest."
Dan Heng spoke quietly. After a moment's thought, he looked at the two gray-haired troublemakers beside him. "Caelus, is everything alright with that little girl?"
The gray-haired raccoon held a handful of rainbow candy beans and was playing by herself. She tossed the beans high into the air, tilted her head back, and opened her mouth to catch them. Caelus, timing it perfectly, pushed Stelle's head aside and caught the falling candy in his own mouth.
"You mean Clara? Don't worry. With her as a connection, it'll be easy to meet Svarog."
Playing the hero to rescue the damsel, while cliché, was extremely effective. What's more, Caelus had also given Clara a large amount of energy candy supplies, sending her favorability of him soaring. When Clara heard that Caelus wanted to meet Svarog, she didn't hesitate for a second, nodding her little head vigorously and promising she would make the meeting happen.
"Mm, that's good," Dan Heng nodded.
They had learned from Serval that the Stellaron was in the northern snowplains of Belobog, but its exact location couldn't be pinpointed. Svarog was a robot who had participated in the defensive war seven hundred years ago, possibly a relic left by the city's original builders. He might know something about the Stellaron. Furthermore, Svarog controlled a large number of robots left over from decades, or even centuries ago, which would be crucial for the overall situation in Belobog and for lifting the blockade between the Overworld and the Underworld.
"Big Sister Bronya, what's wrong?"
Seele looked with concern at Bronya, who had been silent and somewhat lost in thought the whole way. She had been like this ever since she finished talking with Oleg.
"I'm fine, Seele."
Meeting those sparkling, sea-like eyes, Bronya forced a smile. "It's just... I've learned so much all at once."
From Caelus first telling her the truth about her mother and the Stellaron, to later learning about the state of the Underworld from the Wildfire leader, Oleg, it was all world-shattering information for Bronya.
"If anything is troubling you, Big Sister Bronya, you can talk to Seele about it. Even though I might not be able to help, it's always better than keeping it bottled up inside."
Seele had become her thoughtful little comfort.
"No, not at all. Seele has already helped me so much."
Bronya pursed her lips and shyly extended an invitation. "In that case, Seele, could you... talk with me tonight?"
"Of course."
Seele smiled understandingly, mentally preparing to cancel her game night with Big Sister Silver Wolf. After all, she could play games anytime. Right now, Bronya needed 'Seele.' A healing angel must provide maximum emotional support!
Caelus used the old-fashioned iron key to open the corresponding room door. The warm light from the Geomarrow lamp hanging in the center of the ceiling revealed the room's layout at a glance.
"This decor really gives off a... warm, homey feeling."
Low EQ: Simple, Syrian-style.
Click. Caelus locked the door from the inside, pulled open the linen-like curtains, and pushed open the window. A rustling sound arose as the wind stirred the curtains like ripples on water. Caelus turned and shut the window, pulling the curtains closed again, ensuring not a single sliver of light could get through.
When he turned back around, a slender figure exuding an alluring aura like a poppy flower was sitting on the bed, one rounded, leather-clad leg crossed over the other.
A trial character card.
You had to seize the time limit and test out all the aspects, like the body's flexibility, the fit's comfort, the tightness, and so on.
Golden eyes and rose-red eyes reflected each other's figures. The feeling of looking at oneself is something everyone experiences in a mirror, but for two separate bodies to look at each other was a completely different feeling from seeing a reflection.
A smile touched the corner of her lips, dotted with a beauty mark, and Raven began to undo her iconic jumpsuit.
"Hiss—so this scale was due to the constraints of the jumpsuit? I didn't expect it to be so... after being released..." Caelus sucked in a breath.
Even grander than Big Bronya's! To be honest, the reason Big Bronya's chest looked so exaggerated was partly due to her height and build; among the adult female characters, she was on the shorter side. By female height standards, Raven had the tall, slender build of a model.
He remembered that Natasha in the Star Rail game was an Abundance Path character. With this much milk, she was bound to be a healer!
Caelus leaned forward, his lips pressing against her ripe, crimson ones. At their core, they were one person. When not deliberately roleplaying, there was naturally nothing to be said. The soft sensation traveled from his lips to his brain, accompanied by the wonderful feeling of warm, fragrant jade in his hands.
"Mmm... hngh..."
Her full chest began to rise and fall, and the intense, wet kiss made Raven let out an involuntary, seductive moan in response.
Outside the window.
Standing on the narrow ledge of a water pipe, the older Seele leaned against the wall, her arms spread flat against it. The bangs falling over her forehead hid her expression, but one could vaguely glimpse the shock in her azure eyes.
What is going on!?
She had originally intended to go help Natasha with the supplies. The supplies Wildfire had brought back from Rivet Town weren't just energy candy. With the Fragmentum creatures turned into candy by Caelus, Rivet Town had essentially been cleared out. The Fragmentum, having lost so much energy, stopped expanding and even showed signs of shrinking. Seizing the opportunity, Wildfire had retrieved many abandoned supplies from Rivet Town—all sorts of parts, food, medical supplies, clothes, shoes, and intact daily necessities. They all needed to be sorted.
But after seeing that fleeting shadow, Seele had stopped in her tracks. The magical abilities Caelus had displayed were too eye-catching. The Underworld was full of all sorts of people, and as a core member of Wildfire who often dealt with vagrant incidents, Seele had a full appreciation for the diversity of the species. It was possible some lunatic might try to make a move on Stelle and Caelus. Their safety was more important to Seele than sorting supplies.
Thus, she had entered her phantom form and followed the black shadow. When she saw the shadow fly into Caelus's room, Seele immediately grew serious. It was strange, though; there were no sounds of a fight from inside the room. Seele knew Caelus's strength; even she might not be able to subdue him. There shouldn't be anyone in the Underworld capable of taking him down without a fight.
So who could it be?
Concerned for Caelus's safety, Seele immediately flashed over and pressed her ear to the wall to listen. She had to eliminate any potential threats. Caelus, the younger Seele, and the others were not just her friends; they were the benefactors of so many people in the Underworld.
However, Seele quickly became confused. She didn't hear any conversation, but rather, panting filled with a wet, ambiguous atmosphere. Having grown up fending for herself in the chaotic Underworld, what didn't Seele understand? She knew what that sound was and guessed what was likely happening in the room. Her first instinct was to leave.
But just as she leaned back, she realized something.
This isn't right!
First of all, no one in the Trailblazer team had shown any romantic interest in Caelus. And that black shadow was clearly not one of their group! Seele was baffled, unable to make sense of the situation. As for just bursting in and asking? She might be straightforward, but she wasn't that stupid.
Just as Seele was pondering what to do, she suddenly realized the woman's voice in the room sounded familiar... no, more than just 'somewhat.' It was a voice she would never mistake.
It was... it was...
Na-Natasha!
The sounds from the room were so faint, yet in Seele's ears, they were deafening. She was completely thunderstruck. It was as if Qlipoth himself had descended and struck her, leaving her head buzzing.
Why would Natasha sneak into Caelus's room, and... and do this with him?
Re-repaying a debt? That was the only possibility Seele could think of. As the secret, true leader of Wildfire, was Natasha using this method to repay the kindness Caelus had shown the Underworld? Or perhaps, was it love at first sight? Seele had to admit, Caelus was very handsome, one of the most handsome men she had ever seen. It wasn't impossible for Natasha to be moved, but... wasn't this all happening too fast?
A storm raged in Seele's heart. To her, who had no family, Natasha was like a sister and a mother, having taken special care of her when she was a child. This was why Seele would never misidentify her. It was like accidentally discovering a 'little secret' between your own sister or mother and your friend. The explosive shock made Seele feel as if her heart was about to burst from beating so fast.
"Natasha..."
Her thoughts in turmoil, Seele bit her lip hard. In the end, she didn't choose to break through the window but fled in a panic.
Seele left, but Caelus still didn't get to test the comfort of his new accommodations.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The fierce knocking on the door made Caelus and Raven stop their movements. The gray-haired beauty, already half-undressed, rolled across the bed, grabbed her clothes, and entered the Valkyrie space.
Caelus was crestfallen.
"Who is it?"
His good time interrupted, Caelus opened the door, his voice listless. Then, his expression slowly froze.
"Who do you think?"
Stelle flashed a brilliant smile that held no warmth. Her fair face was flushed crimson, as if radiating a certain afterglow. She was wearing the Trailblazer's long coat, but underneath, her upper body was clad in a thin nightshirt, and her lower half was just a pair of blue and white panties.
"Uhh... what are you doing?"
"I'm sleeping with you!"
Stelle grabbed Caelus's collar and walked into the room, tossing her black and gold coat onto a chair, completely unconcerned that large swathes of her fair skin were exposed to his eyes. She dived directly into Caelus's bed.
Tonight, she was going to find out just what this Caelus fellow was up to at night!
Caelus stared at the Stellaron spirit lying in his bed as if she owned the place, and fell into a profound silence.
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