102. Nebu's Last Resort

Well done, guys. It's been a long journey. We are also very keen to host a banquet for you...

But right now, it will look like we are helping a group of criminals escape from Eastrise, so I'm afraid we are unable to publicly welcome you. We hope you'll understand.

Don't worry. This isn't the time for etiquette. We would also like to cut to the chase right away.

Thank you for your understanding. So, including what I've explained, I will now explain everything in detail from the beginning.

First of all, I'm sure you all have already witnessed the Dragon Orchid's power. And the information of that battle has also been reported back to Nebu in real time.

If we don't take countermeasures, the balance between the four factions will collapse soon.

It isn't difficult to imagine a battle bigger than the disturbance you caused in Eastrise, Or rather, a one-sided slaughter, happening in the foreseeable future.

Slaughter... Indeed, that is the only word to describe its power.

Yeah. We are the ones who can speak as people who have fought directly with it. The Dragon Orchid may have other powers yet to be discovered...

It is not clear whether there is a limit to its power absorption.

If it didn't even use half of its maximum power, then I'm gonna be sick.

Yes, the urgent task right now is to find out the Dragon Orchid's exact strength. There is no doubt that we, Nebu, will never surrender to Eastrise.

Therefore, Lord Horus orders us to obtain weapons that can fight the Dragon Orchid as soon as possible... So, here is the important part.

Well, is the Relic the weapon that Horus thought could counteract the Dragon Orchid...

So how has it changed to wanting to work with us?

I mean, don't tell me... you guys are expecting Teslovik to lend us the relic component?

There is no need for that. Because Lord Horus... is about to awaken the Relic belongs to us, Nebu.

... What? Are you saying this country has the Relic too?

That's right. It is said that the Relic component is sealed in the existing ruins in Nebu. And that lord intends to use it as a defense against the Dragon Orchid.

And Lord Horus hopes that... Teslovik can find and retrieve this component for us.

Wh...!?

Are you serious? Teslovik may be a neutral organization with the authority to act independently.

But to other countries, we are still an organization under Bifrost Industries. And you want us to look for the Relic...

Well... this isn't really a sensible decision.

Wait... You guys didn't even mention that you have the Relic the last time we came to Nebu..!

You may find it hard to believe, but what I said is genuine. Of course, it's up to you to interpret it...

... This seems really suspicious. Clearly, there's a hidden agenda...

It is suspicious enough that you have kept the fact that you have the Relic a secret until now. Is it possible that such a coincidence could happen?

Th-that's right! You have to be more specific. Even though it is possible to fight the Dragon Orchid with the Relic...

But why did Horus choose to ask us for help?

Awakener's right.

Anubis, you know what Horus has in mind, right? Please give us a clear reason.