Hyperdimension Neptunia: Legend of the Male CPU (HDN x Male Reader)

Chapter 13: Absolutely Zero! A Bizarre Meeting!

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

Dimension: Zero

Location: Dark Plains

June 30, 20XX

Time: Evening

I am seen walking along through a rather more corrupted looking part of Gamindustri as I have my combat clothes on ready to be of assistance for some allies that Neptune, Nepgear, and Histoire explained to me back in Planeptune. We picked up some readings that the Virus Empire may be sighted in this part of Gamindustri too which is called Zero Dimension. It's quite a long walk, but I'm not complaining too much as I've been through four reactors and kicked ass in all of them and I plan to do the same here.

(Y/N): (This is Zero Dimension, huh? Histoire told me to find one of their friends, Uzume who should be lurking in a hideout somewhere. Still, this place looks pretty dangerous as much as a reactor so I should keep my guard up. From what Neptune said, Uzume is the tomboy type of girl so I shouldn't be surprised if she acts cool. . . As a matter of fact, our conversation about the whole thing was weird enough. . .)

(Flashback)

Earlier in the Morning. . .

Dimension: Hyper

Location: Planeptune's Basilicom

Time: Late Morning

I am currently sitting with Neptune and Nepgear as we were listening to some information that Histoire was giving to us. She called us about an urgent matter and I'm guessing it was about Virus Empire if it's an emergency.

Neptune: *sighs* I'm lucky that it wasn't Mini-Histy calling for emergencies this time in Plutie's Basilicom. God knows that joke has gotten old fast in that game.

Histoire did not like that joke that Neptune made as she proceeds to scold her.

Histoire: Be quiet! Now is NO time for any foolish talk at the moment!

Neptune: Well geez, Histy. I was only trying to brighten the mood.

I simply just deadpan at Neptune not taking this seriously.

(Y/N): You need to remember the "when" in trying to brighten the mood, Nep.

Nepgear: What's the matter, Histoire? Is it about the Virus Empire?

Histoire: Yes. I thank you for telling me when you got back from Plutia's Basilicom that you were attacked by two of the generals that were from the Virus Empire. Apparently, we're having that problem again, but in a rather unexpected area.

Nepgear: Really? Where?

Histoire: The Zero Dimension part of Gamindustri.

This alarms all of us as they must've expanded their attention to that place for the same reason that they were in the Ultra Dimension. There must be another CPU there that they're trying to abduct.

Nepgear: Oh no! Uzume!

Neptune: Come on, Virus Emperors. It's one thing to attack the protagonist of the story, but its another to go after her best friends. First Plutie and now Uzume. I take it you want us to fly there ourselves and take care of the situation, Histy?

Histoire: Actually, when I received the call, Uzume sounded like she was able to hold herself just fine against the Virus Empire. She told me that they just tried raiding her base, but they were able to kick them out before they could do any collateral damage. She still said that assistance would be helpful if we could send any.