"Ace!"
"Eeeek!" March 7th was grabbed by the head by Dan Heng, letting out a series of cute screams.
Caelus immediately pulled out his bat and swung backwards, knocking down a large group of Silvermane Guards and temporarily clearing a path.
After seeing March 7th retreat safely, Dan Heng opened his palm, and the Cloud-Piercer spear materialized in his hand.
He gripped the spear tightly and swept it towards the guards behind him, the spearhead scraping sparks against the ground.
In an instant, the trio had escaped their predicament and were running towards the Fragmentum.
The Silvermane Guards were well-trained soldiers. They immediately raised their rifles and took aim at the three.
However.
The gun barrels inexplicably became covered with frost.
March 7th stuck out her tongue and made a face at Bronya and the others.
"Jumping first to show respect, everyone!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
The trio dove into the Fragmentum one after another.
The guards surrounded the Fragmentum entrance but none dared take another step forward.
"They actually charged into the Fragmentum themselves? I don't know if that's overconfidence or suicide. It seems Mother's judgment was correct..." Bronya slowly walked up to the Fragmentum.
Pela glanced at the entrance. "Should we report them as missing or dead?"
"No. The Supreme Guardian's order was to capture the criminals. We can't stop pursuing them just because they fled into a restricted zone. Dead or alive, I need to see it with my own eyes!" Bronya's gaze sharpened.
"Yes!"
"The only thing I can do now is eliminate the threats to Belobog."
——
[March 7th's squeals just now almost killed me from cuteness overload!]
[March 7th is seriously so adorable!]
[You all only noticed Dan Heng grabbing March's head but missed that he held her hand!]
[Huh??? More shipping material! Us shippers are blessed.]
[I ship Caelus/March!]
[I ship Caelus/Dan Heng!]
[Hahaha I'm dying, Dan Heng just straight up grabbed her head - what an absolute straight man.]
[Did you see Caelus whack that guard right on the head with his bat? So cool but so illegal!]
[Damn, Dan Heng just tripped them but Caelus went straight for the head. Those guards are either dead or crippled - they're real fugitives now.]
[March 7th is so lively! That face she made! My March wife!]
[No way! Absolutely no way! March wife is mine!]
[Fine then, I'll just take Pela and Bronya.]
——
The scene transitions to show the trio already inside the Fragmentum.
March 7th: "They really didn't follow us in! Serves them right! Trying to catch us? They're centuries too early!"
[You're 20,000 years too early!]
[Ultraman Zero?]
[Classic Ultraman Zero line.]
Dan Heng wasn't as relaxed as March. "The Silvermane Guards were just caught off guard. It won't be long before they pursue us."
Dan Heng looked ahead. "Let's move along the path. Secure our safety first, then plan our next steps."
After evading the guards' pursuit, they found a Fragmentum exit blocked by an iron gate.
The journey was uneventful aside from fighting until they finally opened the gate.
At this moment, the trio charged towards the exit like wild horses, weapons in hand.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
Countless bullets blocked their path, forcing them to brake.
"They actually caught up? Even set up an ambush?" March 7th panted heavily.
"Hmph! You underestimate us!" Bronya appeared behind them, heels clicking.
A large group of Silvermane Guards surrounded them.
Hearing Bronya's official speech, Dan Heng shook his head. "Just yesterday your Supreme Guardian treated us as honored guests. This overnight change is hard to accept!"
Bronya argued firmly: "The Guardian investigated your backgrounds. She summoned me last night and said you deceived her - your identities and purposes are fabricated to undermine the Architects' control of Belobog."
March 7th blurted out immediately: "Ah! That old witch is two-faced!"
Bronya frowned. "Publicly insulting the Supreme Guardian will only add to your crimes. Surrender your weapons now!"
[Hahahahaha I'm dying.]
[Foot-in-mouth disease! Bronya calls Cocolia "Mother" - March just insulted her mom to her face!]
[Why am I not surprised?]
[Old witch?]
[March 7th remains adorable!]
[This girl seems so silly - the more I see the sillier she gets!]
[Silly? Oh no I think I'm falling for her.]
——
Dan Heng: "March, no use talking. We can't be captured now!"
"Right!" Caelus hefted his bat. "If there's no escape, let's show them the power of the Astral Express!"
Dan Heng, March 7th and Caelus exchanged glances.
Instantly understanding each other, they divided roles clearly:
March provided ranged support, Dan Heng covered close quarters, and Caelus swung wildly!
Countless guards fell before them while Bronya watched without intervening.
"Whew~" March wiped sweat after the last enemy fell.
Suddenly Dan Heng's spear swept behind March. "Duck!!"
"Huh?" March immediately crouched with hands over head.
With a "bang", the ambushing guard was sent flying towards Bronya.
She simply reached out and caught him.
[Bronya, so cool!]
[Single-hand catching a person? How strong is she?]
[Bro, remember this is a show? How can a girl do that?]
[Stunt double!]
[The close-up shows Bronya's face - how?]
[You underestimate girls? I once saw a gray-haired girl split durians barehanded!]
[As expected of a Dou Zong expert, terrifying!]
——
"I'll handle these villains myself!"
Bronya drew her rifle.
Caelus frowned, sensing danger, and fought back fiercely.
But Bronya's professional skills were terrifying. With the guards' support, the battle reached a stalemate.
...
"Uh, not to kill the mood or anything."
Several bombs exploded before them, releasing thick smoke.
"Cough cough! What...who's there!"
"So pungent! Cough cough!"
Caelus' consciousness faded as a blue-haired figure approached.
"Just wanna say!" Sampo flicked his bangs dramatically.
With Sampo's entrance, tavern music began playing.
"Old Sampo never lets friends who helped him down!
See? Sampo keeps his word!"