blueteamnovel 857. Cer – The Awakened Star
857. Cer – The Awakened Star
857. Cer – The Awakened Star
It was not just Cer who had finished from a grueling battle.
Now that she had a closer look at the other people who roamed across the deck, she noticed that their clothing was in tatters. Wheelbarrows carrying limbs were brought into giant, smoking incinerators.
Cer had thought that was the engine... no, it was the engine.
It required biomass to sustain the engine that ran this ship.
“Just what is this ship?”
“The Iron Voyager. I’m not surprised that it’s your first time hearing it. Tales of sailors often die with them at sea. But we’re fortunate enough to have several experienced crew members. Without them, we may never have returned. And here we are, in another dangerous sea. It’s a miracle that you weren’t killed by the Gravity Wells.”
The sea between Grandis and Brandar/Dwarhellven was polluted with Gravity Wells. They were known to have trapped tens of thousands of Aquatids and Impuritas, and those were the only the numbers of identifiable people.
The vast majority were those who dreamed of entering the Nex Megalopolis or Atlas. Of course, there was no shortage of enemies who wished nothing but harm to both.
The Gravity Wells did not discriminate between friend or foe. It killed all those who dared to approach from the sea. Then again, Moons could hold their breaths for a long time. Death by asphyxiation was one of the rarest causes of death for a Moon.
Typically, the stronger one was, the less breaths one required. Most possessed the [Hyper Saturated Blood] Passive which kept their blood constantly saturated with oxygen. This was why the blood of Moons and stronger beings were usually brighter.
A long sigh left Cer’s lips. She threw one of the suits away and remained in a white button shirt and trousers. The chest area was a little loose since she had expected to see major developments there, but she was satisfied with herself regardless.
After flicking her tail clean and finding that the tip was still colored with a hint of gold, she looked back at Asmodeus. It made her squeamish in a good way. Being able to look at someone eye to eye was surreal.
But she was happy.
No one could look down at her ever again.
“Regardless of where we both stand, I’m still thankful for your help.” She admitted.
“Ahh... Such a tease.” Asmodeus slithered aside. “It has been an honor, Fang of the Head.”
Cer was easily over 170cm excluding her ears. Tall, and probably not as cute as she was before. But was she ever cute to begin with? It put her close to Ber’s height. Maybe she was even a little taller.
Just thinking about it made her want to see them again.
How would they react if they saw her now?
She reached for her neck expecting to find a tie but there was nothing to hold onto.
< They would be elated >
Cer’s hands slowly creaked down to her sides. Shock filled her eyes as she both heard and saw the prompt.
Nav...?
< I didn’t expect you to be the last of your sisters to talk to me >
< But I always felt like you would be the one to do it on your own >
... Are you just saying that now I’ve Awakened?
Cer mentally laughed.
< I can joke, but I have no motivation to lie >
< You’ve always been at the forefront, unwavering and unafraid >
Nôv(el)B\\jnn
< Weren’t you the one who knew their inherent value? >
That was back before we even knew what each other looked like. You remember that. Nav... You sound like you’re right next to me. I thought your voice would be more mundane. It’s not so bad.
< There is a lot I need to show you >
< I am currently calculating your stats >
Chuck them my way when they have it ready. I want to see where I stand now.
“Speaking to the... Nevermind~ I should leave you be. Depart however you wish. The Iron Voyager was built to withstand the might of false Angels.” The Demon was about to leave her, but Cer had more to say.
“Wait. There’s something I have to ask.”
Both had their backs turned. Neither of them spun around to face the other.
“Was I the only one who washed aboard?” She asked.
“You weren’t alone.”
Cer bit her lip. She knew the answer to the question she was about to ask. It was redundant, but she felt like hearing it from this person would bring her closure.
“Is he dead?”
“He may as well be dead now. That is the fallen Star and Ex-Wayfarer Raoul. His crimes were deemed worthy enough to place him into an Iron Coffin. Oboros Infinitas and CogitO are aware of that much. But from what we can extrapolate from his condition, there may be more crimes he’s guilty of.”
Cer didn’t answer for an entire minute. A swarm of thoughts assailed her as she struggled to find the right one. Eventually, she sifted through her thoughts and arrived at the only one that made sense.
“What happens if I leave him with Oboros Infinitas?”
“What all criminals are destined to become. A Repenter. But he’ll be a special case considering he’s guilty on a count of treachery. Oboros Infinitas no longer creates the Condemned. But he can be an honorary Condemned. A fate worse than a Repenter.”
Asmodeus answered succinctly as another similar-looking woman approached her. Cer didn’t turn to see them, but she could hear them slowly approach.
“Why do you ask?” The second woman spoke. Her voice was gentle. It was like listening to the notes of a harp. But at the same time, there was a dangerous undertone that was far worse than the most depraved Elves or Aquatids.
Their presence was similar to that of the White Wing.
Status.
Sammy
The Winged Mother
< The Angel of Lust >
LEVEL : 330ORIGIN : AngelATT : ???MAG ATT : ???ATT DEF : ???MAG DEF : ???RESIST : ???AGI : 230
< Electric Certus >
< Here are your stats >
LEVEL : 235LIGHT: 1
Electric Certus
TEMPERED: Third StateAwakenedNAME : Cer(tus)HP : 3,200,000
MP : 600,000
RESIST : 2,100AGI : 165AGE: 1ATT : 35,000
MAG ATT : 35,000
O : 200D : 100ORIGIN : Demi-Human (Wolf)DEF : 12,000
MAG DEF : 12,000
S : 100E : 0
< PROFESSIONS >
OFFENSIVE
THE WOLF WHO COULD: 50
< The wolf who hopped over the sun and moon >
Formally – DIGNITY OF THE WOLF
GALVANIZED BLOOD: 350
< The enabler of electrical manipulation >
GALVANIZED ARTS: 0
< Art of those with galvanized blood >
WARPED ACCELERATION: 0
< A replication of an Angel’s power >
DEFENSIVE
DYNAMICISM: 0
< To adapt to any situation >
SUPPORT
APPRAISAL: 50
< See the world as it is written >
COMPREHENSION: 0
< Comprehend the incomprehensible >
EXPLORATION
MEMORY BANK: 0
< Precious memories must never be forgotten >
< AWAKENED SKILLS >
DESIRE
< (A) Warp Speed [O] >
< (A) Godspeed [OO] >
< (A) Lightspeed [OOO] >
WRATH
< (A) Brightpaw [O] >
< (A) Ascended Claw [OO] >
< (A) Deconstructing Swipe [OOO] >
< ABILITIES >
Serum S (Galvanic Blood)
Charged Blood Tether
Awakened
Glimmer
Blessing of the Magician
Craving Electric Currant
Serum H (Redundant)
Atelier Jaw (Redundant)