Another Side Of The Universe

Chapter 85 : Sneak

Axion and Rum ride a motorcycle through the sewer and manage to get inside Sveratis kingdom.

"This is a cool ride," Rum yelled, trying to fight the loud sound of the motorcycle's running engine.

"It would be much cooler if we rode it on better tracks," Axion replied.

"You never told me you have a cool ride."

"I have a lot of things but very little desire to share."

Rum laughs. "You should let me ride it sometimes."

"Only if you can ride it without blowing anything."

"I know how to drive. I have a driving license."

"Oh, I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about this!" said Axion as she pressed a button.

Suddenly, the motorcycle shoots two bullets. They break through the metal fence on their way.

Rum shocked. "This thing shoots?!"

"Of course it can. It even has grenades," said Axion proudly.

"It's amazing!"

They continue to drive through the sewer. After a while, they stopped at an iron gate door. Axion breaks the padlock on the door. They climbed up the stairs and exited the sewer. They came out under the bridge near the capital's square. Axion looks around.

"Looks quiet around here," said Axion.

"Hey," said Rum as she pats Axion's shoulder. She showed Axion her tablet computer.

"The news said General Versatel is commencing martial law. The whole kingdom is in lockdown," said Rum.

Axion read through the news article. Suddenly, they heard heavy footsteps. Axion peeked from the bridge's shadow. There are some troops patrolling above the bridge. She turns at Rum.

"Let's go back inside the sewer. We need better plans," Axion whispered.

Rum nods.

They quietly go back into the sewer.

"Okay. What we need now is information. Can you hack into CCTV and see the situation in the city?" Axion asked.

"Shouldn't be hard," said Rum.

"Great. I'll contact Kaizo and report to him our situations," said Axion as she pulled her tablet computer.

At the camp...

"So, you guys are from Astraeus?" Flavius asked.

"Not this time," Kaizo replied. "Astraeus can't meddle with your political issue. We don't have Astraeus' authority to get involved. We're alone in this."

"So, Astraeus didn't send you...." said Flavius with doubt.

"Well, at least not officially," Ramenman replied.

"You must understand. Astraeus station should remain neutral as part of the united galaxy alliance. Plus, the request that your Queen asked us was unofficial. We can't risk Astraeus getting involved in some political affairs," said Kaizo.

"I understand. Taking a side based on personal interest is not a good image for Astraeus," said Flavius. "Even so, I thank you."

"About the Queen's request. What is it?" Virion asked.

"The thing she asked us to deliver? Axion has it," said Kaizo.

"Yeah yeah. What does she want you to deliver?"

Kaizo and Ramenman looked at each other.

"Come on. We've already gone this far. I know we still don't trust each other in some parts. But we're already starting to get to know one another," said Virion.