Chapter 90: The Sea Winds Howl! Stop That Train!

What's everyone doing out here? Is something the matter?

Oh, it's terrible! The Acacia Stargliders have hijacked the Shore Runner!

What, Darius has?! You can't be serious?

We are! They loaded the train full of explosives, and now they're speeding towards Omegapolis!

Why would they turn to such violence again?

We think they plan to blow up Omegapolis!

Today's the day of the Shore Runner's 100th anniversary! Her Ladyship herself will be there. If they charge into the station at that speed with an explosive train, then boom! The whole place'll go up!

Is this what he meant by our welcome party? The fireworks he spoke of are actually bombs? He must have lured us all the way here to keep us out of Omegapolis.

Urgh! I can't believe he manipulated us like that!

We have to do something!

But even if you chase them on another train, you'll never be able to catch up with them!

Aldo, let's go! There's no time to waste!

Huh? But...what are we gonna do?

We'll chase them... In the Sleeping Pearl! Now that she's been repaired, she can definitely handle it. Trust me on this!

Okay, if you say so! Let's go, everyone! Time to thwart Darius' plan and stop that runaway train!

Okay, let's go!

No one can predict the future. There is no such thing as an absolute in this world. Whatever will be, will be. Or rather, whatever must be, will be.

But that's why we have to do something about this!

We're coming for you, Darius!

I see the Shore Runner!

Darius! Stop the train!

No way! You followed me?! Tsk. Looks like sending you off for ship repairs really backfired on me.

Stop right now, Darius! I won't let a brilliant invention like this be used for such vile purposes! We will stop you!

Pah. So naive. What're you gonna do from all the way over there? Nothing, that's what. You'll just have to stand there and watch it all play out. Bwa ha ha ha!

There's nothing we can do? Pah, we'll see about that. Don't underestimate us, Darius.

What?

Let's go, Sleeping Pearl.

I'm ready, Ashtear.

Now let me tell you something, Darius! This ancient pearl can fly! Full power to boost nova! Go, Sleeping Pearl!

Now's our chance! Go, go, go!

Are you all right? Let me untie you.

Thank you so much! They just appeared out of nowhere.

They've planted bombs in the passenger cars! Can you find them and remove them for me? I need to check on the locomotive as soon as possible!

Got it. We'll take care of the bombs.

Thank you!

Okay, we've got to find and dispose of these bombs in the passenger cars!

Search results show three dangerous material signatures, possibly explosives. Hurry, everyone!

A bomb signature came from somewhere around here...

Aha! A suspicious box and a load of cords. This must be the bomb.

What the? That doesn't sound good! Oh no, I think it's gonna...

Phew, that was close!

Erm... It must be somewhere around here...

Found it! This looks pretty bomb-like to me. Now, how do I disarm it?

Uh oh... I think I triggered its sensor! I've gotta get outta here!

Job done, I guess.

The bomb signature was around here. I wonder where it is.

Ooh, Ashtear, is that it?

Oh no! I think I activated the sensor! Oh, I'm so stupid!

No, you did well, Korobo. I've got this.

Child's play. No need to worry about the bomb now.

Okay, I think we've removed all the bombs from the passenger cars.

We should head to the front of the train. We've got to stop the engine.

Right you are. Let's get going.

Bad news, everyone! The brake and regulator valve handles have been broken! I can't control the train! If we keep going at this speed, we'll crash into the station during the ceremony and explode!

Okay, we'll try to fix that. Is there any way to get out in front of the locomotive?

You could use the emergency inspection hoverboard. It's kept over there. But it'll be pretty dangerous.

Maybe so, but someone has to do it. We can't just stand here and do nothing.

We've no time. Let's go.

All right! Now let's get in front of the engine!

Darius! Stop this foolishness! Stop the train!

Why do you insist on meddling? No one can stop this now.

Why are you doing this? What's your objective?

The ceremony is a golden opportunity to get rid of Her Ladyship and the head nobles all in one go. This will bring us one step closer to changing the world. Results will soon follow.

But there is another reason as well. I had a dear friend. He didn't approve of my way of doing things, and chose a different path. He said that he wanted to expose the Empire's plans as a journalist. He disappeared a while ago. I think either Her Ladyship or the Empire bumped him off.

So this is for him! I will crash this train into Omegapolis and avenge him!

Enough.

I don't have the time to waste on your interminable horseplay.

Let's end this. I will not let this stupid vehicle destroy my friend's town.

Heh. Go ahead and try.

Go, Zomas 86! Blow 'em all to smithereens!

Grh! How could Zomas lose?

We're in trouble now! I have to separate the locomotive from the passenger cars!

Ngh! Aaarrrgh!

I heard you stopped the runaway train and thwarted the terrorists' evil plans. You have done yourselves proud. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

There's no need to thank us. We just did what anyone would do.

Please, must you nitpick so?

As thanks for your work here today, I would like to invite you to my residence. I will also give instructions to Midlayer, such that you may enter freely. Please visit whenever you like. You are truly welcome there.

Now then, I will see you later.