Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 161: Imperial Reconnaissance

"You're not allowed to take your helmet off for more than one minute," states a passionate young woman's voice. Though 'young' is relative, as her own age is still roughly five times more than the human to whom she is speaking.

"Yes, yes, Mukori," replies the Emperor of the Fievegal as the redhead nags him lightly, watching over him as he does one final check on his equipment.

"And, you have to check in on the radio every hour," adds the orange dragon in her human form. "And, if we catch even a hint that something dangerous is happening, we're coming to get you."

Daniel smiles, continuing to work. "I'll keep the helmet on, but I'll only radio at breaks."

She pouts, and Ryuogriar speaks up next. "With your permission, Mukori and your Greatness, I'll continue hosting negotiations with the smaller territories and merchants alongside the young Duchess and her Grace the Grand Duchess."

"Please do, Mukori," replies Daniel, and Hekate smirks proudly. "I approve, Ryuo. Please don't take any nonsense, though. I don't care if we end up having to conquer the whole world."

The young feldrok's face becomes deathly serious. Of all things that she has said, she has become more and more impatient with the idea of playing nice when their respective kindness has been routinely spat upon. "As Empress of the Fievegal, I don't want anyone forgetting who is the strongest in the world."

Ryuogriar smiles, placing her hand on Hekate's shoulder. "I'll keep your words in mind, my sweet Hekate, but I will strive for diplomacy. Fear inspires challengers to attempt to overthrow the strong, and makes it easy to gather allies. You just make sure to keep the strike team safe."

The young feldrok smiles and nods. "Mm-hmm. We'll be fine."

"Anything on the Grand Duchy or Grendel Six?" asks Daniel, in case there are any emergency updates before he departs.

Xyreko answers, "Grendel Six reports that the anti-magic bombs seemed to have disabled Kernuules in a manner similar to a golem. They are monitoring on station to determine if it has been defeated, or if it has a core similar to the Citadel."

Daniel nods in understanding. It'll be troublesome if Kernuules can spawn indefinitely from its core, which may be located somewhere hidden in the forest.

"The Grand Duchy is unchanged. No attacks to report. I do believe we will be receiving Rikuto's reply today, though."

Daniel looks up at nothing in particular as he thinks. "Ah, the deadline is today, isn't it."

"Yes."

"And, have you had stealth golems in his proximity?"

"Indeed. I believe he will approach the negotiating table, since there are a great deal of nobles in Mornistae that are troubled by the Grand Duchy's capture and the Grand Prince's presence in Mornistae. Additionally, the otherworlder they summoned has caused quite a bit of chaos as well, prompting various factions to pursue her in the hopes of bringing her over to their side."

"Ah... I forgot about that..." remarks Daniel.

"What's this?" asks Hekate with her ears perked up. She and Doephluev crowd closer to Daniel. "What about a 'her'?"

"A friend of ours asked me to keep an eye out for and potentially help a woman who was summoned just recently. I'm sure we talked about it briefly."

Doephluev complains, "And, what is your intention for her?"

The mechanic smirks wickedly at the archoneldwyn playing at Empress for the second day in a row. "You seriously don't want to play this game, Doephluev."