What?! I'm Mei?!

Chapter 8 - New Atra (part 2)

Parvati, that's the wrong opponent lol

"Talking"
'Thinking'
*Noises*
"Comm link"

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We just arrived at the other side of the bridge.

Mirya: "Seems like this place is bigger than we anticipated, I think we should split up."

Kiana: "Alright, let's split up then."

Mei: "Everyone, take care."

Bronya: "Of course."

They then split up and went to separate directions while I was only pretending to split up with them.

When I saw Mei and Bronya were far enough, I immediately changed route and headed to the direction where Kiana went.

While I was trying to catch up with Kiana, I saw that on the ground there were a few destroyed mechas that had slash marks on their weak spots.

I ignored them and kept going, until I saw her not too far away from me.

Kiana: "Phew, that was good warm up."

She planted her sword in the ground and rested her arms on the sword handle.

She was also surrounded by a few destroyed mechas.

Kiana: "Ugh! What's happening..."

But suddenly, she fell on her knees.

Mirya: "Kiana!"

I immediately rushed towards her.

Kiana: "...Mirya?"

Mirya: "Kiana, are you okay?"

Kiana: "I'm feeling a bit tired...it's like as if something is suddenly sucking my energy away. But I think I can still fight just fine."

Mirya: "I see...anyways, let me help you up."

I was about to extend my hand to help her, but I suddenly hear a robotic voice similar to Bronya's coming from behind me.

???: "How troublesome. The only reason these factory manufacturers stop you from getting closer is ironically to protect your safety. Also, It's the first time the suppression device has been switched off by someone since it has been installed.

Kiana: "Huh? You're..."

Kiana had a face of surprise at seeing the person behind me.

I turned around and saw someone I already knew that would appear.

PROMETHEUS No. 17

Mirya: "Oh! Hello, PROMETHEUS."

PROMETHEUS: "It's more accurate to call me No. 17."