In the sky not far from Kjerag, a black armed helicopter was flying towards Kjerag.
This armed helicopter was the one Fujino and her companions were riding in.
It was interesting to note that the technology tree of the Arknights world was truly strange. Despite having giant mobile cities, they were extremely backward in terms of weapons and transportation.
In terms of weapons, the most famous were guns, but those weren't something an average person could afford. Beyond that, the more powerful ones were just bombs or time bombs; things like RPGs didn't exist.
Then, in terms of transportation, there were only trucks, motorcycles, and the like.
The world's self-destruction caused a huge gap in this world's technology, and much of it had been lost.
"Fujino, we're almost there." 2B turned around and said to Fujino, who was enjoying a lap pillow from Manticore behind her.
"Mm, we're arriving, huh." Opening her eyes, Fujino had drifted off to sleep for a moment because Manticore's lap pillow was just too comfortable.
"Contact SilverAsh. We sold him a few helicopters last time; he should have built a helipad."
"Understood."
SilverAsh had long since dispatched people to build a helipad at Karlan Trade. Following the instructions of Courier and Horn, 2B landed the helicopter steadily on the helipad.
"Miss Fujino, Miss 2B, hello." Courier and Horn did not notice Manticore, who had already hidden her presence on the plane.
"Where is your master?" Fujino looked around and, not seeing SilverAsh, couldn't help but ask.
"It's like this." Worried that Fujino might be dissatisfied, Horn quickly said: "Because the Saintess selection is approaching, the Master was called away early this morning by the elders of Manjuin for a meeting."
"Those old geezers again." Fujino said coldly: "It must be because they heard the news that SilverAsh invited me, so they specifically called him away to probe for information, right?"
Fujino had been to Kjerag before. That time, SilverAsh was taking Fujino to tour Kjerag and happened to run into several elders of Manjuin. Due to some accidents, Fujino had gotten into a dispute with those elders. In the end, the elder was naturally angered by Fujino and fled in a panic, and thus, a grudge was formed.
Those elders had some status within Manjuin, and it wasn't low. They had tried to make a move on Fujino several times, but they had no power in the outside world and couldn't do anything against the behemoth that was Umbrella, so they took their anger out on SilverAsh. One of the reasons why the other two great families were so quick to join forces against SilverAsh's family this time was because they saw that those elders were at odds with SilverAsh.
"That's about it." Courier scratched his hair in embarrassment: "Miss Fujino, please come with us first. Miss First Snow was very happy to hear that you have returned."
"First Snow, huh." Fujino muttered: "The situation between those two siblings is still the same, right?"
"Yes, that's right." Courier said helplessly, then revealed a smile: "If possible, please help us persuade Miss First Snow, Miss Fujino. After all, the Master had no choice but to leave back then."
"I will." Fujino nodded with a smile: "Alright, you go attend to your own business. I remember the way; I'll just go up with 2B."
"That wouldn't be good, would it?" Horn and Courier said in unison. After all, they were here to receive guests; how could they let the guest go on their own while they went off to work?
"Alright, don't worry." Fujino waved her hand and pulled 2B's hand, walking towards the cabin where First Snow was, according to her memory.
Horn and Courier looked at each other and then both smiled helplessly.
In First Snow's cabin, First Snow was wearing the unique attire of Kjerag, humming a cheerful little tune, her tail swaying back and forth behind her.
"When will Sister Fujino arrive?" Looking at the taro she had prepared, First Snow rested her arms on the table, propping up her chin with both hands. Recalling the scene of when she first met Sister Fujino, her face flushed slightly.
"Sister, what are you thinking about?" At this moment, her younger sister Encia walked out, holding a towel to wipe her wet hair.
"Encia, hurry up and get ready, Sister Fujino is almost here," First Snow said, sounding dissatisfied with her leisurely sister.
"Come on, Sister, you're too nervous," Encia said dismissively, sitting on the sofa. "Sister Fujino wouldn't mind things like this."
"Besides, don't you think you're overreacting?" Encia looked at her older sister, who had a slight blush on her face, with a playful expression.
"What are you talking about!" First Snow said in a panic, her hands hidden under the table, nervously intertwined.
Seeing her older sister's adorable appearance, Encia couldn't help but smile. It had been a long time since she had seen her sister like this; only Sister Fujino could make her sister show such an expression.
However, thinking of the discord between her older brother and older sister, Encia sighed helplessly in her heart.
Knock knock!
The sound of knocking echoed, and First Snow stood up excitedly upon hearing it.
Noticing her younger sister's smiling gaze, First Snow glared at her fiercely before trotting over to open the door.
"Sister Fujino, you're finally here."
Just as Encia had expected, her older sister's cheerful voice rang out within seconds.
With a faint smile, Encia rose from the sofa and went back to her room to change clothes.
Being pulled into the room by First Snow, Fujino looked around at the room, which hadn't changed at all, and couldn't help but smile: "It's exactly the same as before."
"Hehe." First Snow looked at Fujino with a smile: "Because Sister Fujino said a room that is easy to take care of feels very cozy, I haven't changed anything."
"You still remember." Fujino smiled and patted First Snow's little head, her palm inadvertently brushing over the ears on top of First Snow's head. Seeing First Snow's flushed face, she appeared calm on the surface, but Fujino's heart was not so peaceful.
I really want to rub these ears hard!
The slightly twitching ears were, in Fujino's eyes, simply tempting her!
If this weren't the wrong time, Fujino would definitely want to play with these ears in her hands.
"Alright, Sister Fujino and Sister 2B, come sit over here." First Snow also knew 2B; when Fujino came to Kjerag before, she had brought A2 and 2B with her.
The three of them sat around the table, each picking up the taro drink on the table and taking a sip.
In this cold region of Kjerag, having a sip of a warm taro drink was truly the best thing.
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