A Moment of Peace #5
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📍 Herta Space Station Master Control Zone
Listen
Mare
That's right... that's right. "The resentful spirit's senseless obsession turns into a tangible hand, and the shadow of the old disaster will conceal the heavens!"
Mare
That's exactly what was written on the Mystic Scroll of Aeons. It refers to the followers of Nanook the Destruction using antimatter to create a galactic weapon of war.
Mare
I didn't think I'd be fortunate enough to witness... hehehehe...
Mare
Oh, have you also come to witness the power and miracle of the Aeons? Then go over there, there's a good spot right there.
Mare
Beware of any interferences from your mortal body when observing... you must seize every detail. When an Aeon appears, even the tiniest trace must not be missed. Hehehe...
Listen
Gunn
You see that, Sheila? History always repeats itself.
Sheila
History? Gunn, this is the first time I have witnessed the space station in such disarray.
Gunn
Oh Sheila, when we face another dire crisis like this, if you're able to rescue your home planet... Will you come back and save us?
Sheila
Home planet? My home planet? ...I do not understand what you are saying.
Gunn
Never mind. If Sheila could hear this, she'd understand.
Listen
Emily
Emily, calm down and think about what she would do in such a disaster. Ten cups of coffee? A pill? Or maybe hide in a room full of Mystic Scrolls of Aeons?
Emily
...
Emily
...That's bitter coffee... *coughing* ...so bitter.
Emily
Too dang bitter!!!
Emily
Oh sis, where are you? I'm so scared...
Listen
Rocky
Lesley! Sir, I need to go. I need to go find Lesley.
Bernard
Stupid boy, is your head not screwed on right? You're leaving over my dead body.
Bernard
I'll knock some sense into you yet... Hey, where do you think you're go— Argh...
Listen
Wen Shiling
*crying* What should we do!? They said there are monsters in the storage zone. And the gift I prepared for Master Capote is still in the analysis room of the Department of Implement Arts...
Adler
You know, there's loads of monsters attacking the space station this time, and some of them aren't even on the station's records—
Wen Shiling
*crying* You're so annoying, stop saying that! *crying*
Adler
Hey, how old are you? Don't be a baby!
Adler
Please stop crying. *gasp* How about I pretend to be a monster for you, huh?
Adler
Raaaawr!
Wen Shiling
Waaaah!
Asta
Hello, you must be... {NICKNAME}, right? How can I help you?
Options
I'd like to learn about the space station.
I'd like to learn about you.
I'd like to learn about Arlan.
I'd like to learn about Herta.
I don't have any more questions.
Asta
This is Herta Space Station. As you might tell from its name, it belongs to the distinguished Madam Herta herself.
Asta
Herta Space Station was originally built as a warehouse for rare items and relics, but Madam Herta also allowed her followers to oversee tasks and conduct research. It then gradually turned into a scientific research base.
Asta
The storage zone you passed through contains all our inventory, and is the main research center.
Asta
The master control zone where we are now is the control center of the whole space station.
Asta
It is said that the space station also contains Madam Herta's private chamber where her most precious, rare, and dangerous collections are sealed... And for someone like her, it's not out of the realm of possibility.
Asta
Even from me, the lead researcher, there are many things she keeps secret.
Asta
I'm lead researcher of Herta Space Station. But honestly... I'm more like Madam Herta's "housekeeper" of this place.
Asta
Madam Herta is a genius, but managing disparate staff, tactfully representing the space station before the Intelligentsia Guild... these are all things beyond her abilities. But as it turns out they are my forte.
Asta
Hehe, scholars are a lot easier to deal with than those vociferous old geezers back at home.
Asta
No matter how much they drone on about "Astronomy is just about looking at things, it doesn't bring any real value," they all fall silent in front of Madam Herta.
Asta
No matter the problem, you just needed to say that it was Madam Herta's wishes and all would be fine. After all, Herta herself is a symbol of wisdom.
Asta
Hey, thanks to her, I can count the stars to sleep. Otherwise, I would've had to take over the family fortune. Just thinking about it terrifies me.
Asta
Arlan went to dress his wounds at the rest area. He knows himself well... but if he insists on pushing his limits, I'll give him a good earful.
Asta
I'm very upset he didn't obey my orders and insisted on searching the storage zone even though everyone had already evacuated.
Asta
I know he didn't want to leave any researchers behind... The Security Department is more than just a job to him.
Asta
But Arlan doesn't care about getting hurt, he only cares about protecting others. It's the only way he feels... fulfilled.
Asta
And it's not that I don't understand where he's coming from. I just want him to look out for himself, too!
Asta
Herta... she's a member of the Genius Society. One of the proud favorites of the Aeon of Erudition. Ever since the birth of {RUBY_B#Aeon of Erudition}Nous{RUBY_E#}, there have only been 84 people admitted into the Genius Society.
Asta
That is why Madam Herta is extremely... headstrong... She only pursues what interests her and as soon as that interest is lost, she abandons it and moves on. The space station was one such abandoned interest...
Asta
Anyway, I lent out one of her manuscripts as a resource reference not long ago. It should still be in the master control zone. You can take a look if you wish.
Asta
Huh, chatting with you seems to have lightened my mood. It seems like talking can really raise one's spirits.
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