Chapter 88: Call to Rebellion: The Shore Runner Embarks

So how do we get to Lashval?

The Lashval-bound Shore Runner departs from Omegapolis Midlayer. But you'll need tickets to ride the train...

And where might we acquire said tickets?

Well...um... I think only Midlayer meks and above can buy them...

Seriously?! I've had just about enough of this. Is EVERYTHING determined by birth and status here?

In any case, let's go to the station.

So this is the station for the train that goes over the sea?

Who're you? You don't look like Imperials to me.

We want to go to Lashval. We heard the Shore Runner was the best way to get there.

Lashval, eh? You got tickets?

No, we don't.

Then no can do, I'm afraid. We're on high alert right now, and I'm not allowed to issue any new tickets.

Oh no...

If you insist on blocking my way, I'll have to remove you by force.

What did you just say?

Look, I can't let you on the train, okay? Now leave!

Whatever is the matter?

Huh? O-Oh... Th-These people, they...

Who are you?

This is Her Ladyship, ruler of Omegapolis.

No way! You're in charge here?

Hey! Show a bit more respect!

It is no matter. Now, what is going on here?

I heard there was much tumultuousness in my city, so I thought it best to take a look around. Troubling rumors of heart-eaters, or what have you, have reached my ears. As ruler of this city, this disturbed me greatly.

Well, um... These people want train tickets to Lashval...

Lashval, you say?

Very well. Issue them with the special tickets, the ones I signed myself.

What? Are you sure, Your Ladyship?

Quite sure. It is my duty to help those in need within Omegapolis. Now hurry up and give them their tickets.

Y-Yes, ma'am. I will do so right away!

Yay! We did it!

Thank you.

Your Ladyship, are you sure about this? They are intruders from another world. The Empire is after them.

You there. You are an Imperial arbiter, yes?

Yes, ma'am. I am Arbiter Minalca.

Then they are working in concert with an Imperial soldier. I don't see the problem here.

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Here are your tickets. The next train will be departing soon, so you'll have to be quick.

Now we can get to Lashval.

Yes, your help has been most appreciated.

Yay! Let's go, everyone!

May Merzfer, the mechogod of travel, bless your journey.

I say! So this is the Shore Runner?

It's amazing!

It's like an enormous carriage, but powered by steam! I've never known anything like it!

It's definitely what we saw back in Moonsteel Forest, racing over the bridge.

And this vehicle crosses the ocean?

I hope they sell refreshments on board! Frozen orange is the best!

This isn't a holiday, Riica. On y va!