Chapter 80: Research never stops.
-"Good that you are here. Here, can you sign it?"
~"Hmm... To think you would even recruit the whole Jarilo-VI to become Vassal of the Hold. Happy to have you on board, Miss Bronya."
-"Thank you, Your Majesty."
~"I'll transport some personnel to build a Terminal on your planet."
-"Hephaestus already gathered them, so we can go right away."
-"I would appreciate that as I was away from the Jarilo-VI for some time already."
~"I'll open the gate for you then."
When the portal was opened, Bronya bid her farewells and returned to her planet with her entourage. I also sent a group responsible for constructing the Terminal with her.
Now, only IPC, Stellaron Hunters, and members of Hold were left. Thinking of the Baiheng matter, I spoke to Kafka.
~"Right, Kafka, I've restored Blade's memories, so he might remain in Hold in the future."
-"To think you would poach my people, you are indeed a Fox."
~"How about you all join Hold?"
-"Maybe later, I still have a debt to Elio."
-"This... Your Majesty, can you save me?"
-"Entropy Loss Syndrome? Sure, no problem, give me your hand for a second."
Taking Firefly's hand, I used Abundance and Permanence to eliminate defects created in her body and restore her lifespan.
~"Done."
Firefly looked at the hand I was still holding, stunned by the instant effects of eliminating what had plagued her for so long. Recovering from her stupor, she looked at me again.
-"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
~"No problem. Jade, feel free to open your shop here if you wish, but be mindful not to break any laws while in Hold."
-"Thank you. For now, I'll focus on my job as an IPC member."
-"Tingyun will assist you, Jade."
-"Thank you, Ningguang."
As Kafka and Jade exited with their people, only Hold members remained in the room.
-"Now that we are finally alone. How was the meeting with Aeons?"
~"Sigh. As Hold will fight the Chaos, I'm to deal with Tyrnaids."
-"Bugs? Arent they rather weak compared to other forces?"
~"There was additional information not disclosed in the general meeting. Tyranids were able to obtain Propagation."
-"This is something that IPC would like to keep under wraps."
~"Terminus promised to keep an eye on you during the battle, but if anything happens, inform me instantly."
-"Yue, we can take care of ourselves."
~"I know, Nobu. I'm just worried."
-"Right, right. What forces will you take? Or your Elves will be enough?"
~"I'll take my Guard and the Herrschers, as their destructive capabilities would be perfect for clearing the pests."
-"Sure, I can work with that, but I need your help with something."
~"Hmm? What can I do for you?"
-"Almost half of our forces are still engaged in that demon and angel infested world. I would need to call them back to prepare for fighting the Chaos Fraction, but that would waste our accomplishments on said world."
~"You want me to swoop in and deal with them?"
-"I will push more forces to clear the Demons, but I want you to get rid of the angels."
~"When will you start?"
-"In five days."
~"OK. I'll act together with you."
-"Great. Anything else?"
~"I don't think so. How about some meal?"
-"Sure.
The next morning, I asked Elysia to come with me to Moon Palace, where those who would form a unit against Tytanids were already waiting. Along with them, my Elven Court was also present as they will also assist us in getting rid of the pests.
-"Your Majesty."
~"You are here, Yue."
~"Sorry for the wait. Now, let me bring you up to speed."
While explaining the situation with Tyranids and what we will have to face, I also introduced all the Hold's Herrschers to the ones brought by Terminus.
-"Ugh. There is too much Bronya's for Bronya."
-"I've seen big Seele and big Bronya in the meeting, and now there is another Seele and Bronya..."
-"Senior Mei, you now have another sister."
-"You too, Kiana."
-"Haha."
~"How should I call you four to avoid confusion?"
-"How about calling us your sisters? Sister Kiana would fit me quite nicely."
~"Is there a way to avoid it?"
-"Come on, don't be such a bore, Yue!"
-"Bronya seconds Kiana's idea. Sister Bronya..."
-"Ehem. Yue, we are Emmanators of Finality, so we can be considered your sisters through that connection."
~"You seem to know me well."
-"We do, but we agreed to keep why a secret for now."
~"I'll call you my sisters for now. Back to the main topic, Tyrande, I want Sisterhood to be stationed behind Hold's forces and act as medics for the wounded."
-"Won't we be needed on Your Majesty's front?"
~"No, I plan to use a small but elite group to unleash destruction upon the Tyranids. Sentinels won't be deployed this time as their style of combat doesn't fit this battlefield. Only Demon Hunters will take part in the combat. Druids of the Circle will assist with restoring the battleground after the combat."
-"What about Watchers, Grandfather?"
-"Grandfather?!"-Four of my new sisters were greatly shocked by my relationship with Lunara.
~"I want you to act as scouts on the battlefield and defend the Sisterhood from any danger they may encounter."
-"We will keep everybody safe."
~"Do you want two of us to assist you?"
~"If you don't mind."
~"You can count on us."
~"Yes, I will mobilize Wild Gods if you need some assistance."
~"When the time for battle comes, I'll be sure to call you."
-"Yue, what about that project?!"
~"Right, I'm ready to launch it, but aside from you, I have one more slot free, so who do you want to assist you?"
-"Can't it be you?"
~"You are aware that I'm rather busy."
-"Please..."
~"Sigh."
-"You told me that there is a great chance that those worlds will be mortal ones, and didn't you want to spend some time in one with us?"
~"True... So be it, but I won't be too active there."
-"Sure!"
~"Even if I wasn't part of it, I would still be able to see everything in it."
-"That's not the same. Now you are part of it, not some kind of lurker."
~"If you say so."
-"How is it? Can you start it?"
~"Give me a second."
Using my power, I send the twelve invites to the best-suited people while creating connections to allow the Chat to function. After a few minutes, all invites have found their recipients.
~"Almost ready. Elysia, do you want to use real names or some pseudonyms?"
-"Pseudonyms, of course!"
~"Right. Done."
Starting the Chat, I watched if any troubles were to appear. The Chat window appeared before Elysia and me, but aside from us, none could see it. Elysia instantly started sending the messages while I continued to look for errors.
~"What do you plan to do for now?"
-"Would you mind us accompanying you?"
~"That might be problematic..."
~"I don't think that you will sabotage us. Just some places are for my family only."
~"Sure, I can do that, Sister Mei."
Turning to the rest of Herrschers, I continued speaking.
-"Sure! I can't wait to fight someone!"
-"Bronya agrees with battle junkie Kiana."
~"What about you, Fu Hua, Hua?"
-"Right, no need to think too much."
Nodding at them, I turned to the last group present here."
~"I was wondering when you will start doing this. Everything is ready on my side."
As we started setting up the Simulated Realm, I kept glancing at the Chat.