*Click...clack...
Both me and Asta fell silent, and all we could hear is sound of high heels. It is not what I'm thinking right? I stealing glances at Asta. Her face is worse than my expectation actually. Even if this is just inside a dream, her presence is no joke. I think Sparkle was really serious when she made this.
"Look who is here~ We got a guest huh?" As she spoke, I went back to my thoughts.
"S-senior Herta, nn-nice to meet you!" Asta suddenly bowed to her. Oh my, should I do that too? But I'm not the member of Herta Space's researcher. If I bow too, Asta could suspicious of me.
....wait. She didn't hear me right...? There's no way she came in because he heard my conversation with Asta earlier, right? Yes, no way.
"Oh my, It's been a long time since we met. Isn't that right, my student?" Look at her sly smile, full of tricks and deceits.
"Hmm? Why are you not saying anything?" She waved her hand in front of my face.
{ Loading... Copy files (2/2)... Complete }
[ Trailblazer, all the file has been successfully copied! The flash disk is automatically stored in your bag ]
Nice! Just in time. Now system, teleport me to Supply Zone: Spare Parts Warehouse!
[ Location confirmed. Will be teleporting soon in 3- ]
"Hey, what are you doing~?" Herta suddenly grabbed my shoulder.
[ !!! Teleport canceled. There is an external interference. Please retry ]
What?! How can it be canceled?
"What are you planning to do, my student?"
"Ehm...nothing! It's been a while since I see you...Herta. You are beautiful as always."
"Oh, you say that I didn't get more beautiful now?"
"Who dare to say that? You are at the peak of beauty. No one can compare."
*Chuckle
"You sure use your mouth cleverly. Now, should we go to a more private room?"
"Yes...." I give up. Dear Aeon, please help me. I hope my body is still intact when I leave the room.
"You there, what is your name before?
"Yes ma'am!! My name is Asta from Research team 4!" Asta shouted.
"Ah, yes Asta. Thank you for accompanying my student. I should give you something as a gift."
"No-no, no need! All I do is just accompany him after all, hehe..." Asta laugh bitterly.
"What a generous heart you have. As expected of you, ace of Research team 4. If so, we'll excuse ourselves first." As The Herta walk out, I can only follow her behind.
When Asta's eyes meet mine, she smile awkwardly and wave her hand. I just wave back. Hoping that she will find peace in her work.
[ Trailblazer, you should think about yourself first ]
You're right. Now, I should think about how can I escape this genius trap with my simple brain. Can't I just teleport now she is in front of me?
[ Trailblazer can teleport right now. But if Trailblazer suddenly vanished, it will raise suspicion ]
Hmm...maybe I will talk to her first.
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"Huft... I can't believe that grey boy is actually The Herta's student. There are many more that claimed to be her student, but they didn't last long though. I think he just want to deceive me."
*Kringg.... kring....
"Ah, my deadline. I should go back."
...
"He will not say anything bad about me right?"
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Here I am now, sitting in The Herta's office. It feels like I'm in investigation room actually. Since I can overcome the problem before, this one should be easy, right?
"So, what will you explain first?" The Herta started the conversation. Should I just tell the truth? She a genius after all. All the genius have a different mindset though. Ordinary people might find that genius's mindset is strange. But I'm not an ordinary one! So The Herta should be able to understand me.
"Huft.... My name is Caelus. I'm from...different universe. Actually, I have been kidnapped to some dream. I should complete the dream so I can 'wake up'. This Station is the beginning, and here I am, inside of the dream." As I spoke out, Herta face remain unchanged. Huh, seems it's not that surprising to hear.
...
"So, what will you explain first?"
Huh?