Chapter 293: Captain Raschi and Mumei!
Looking out, the large green forest connected like an ocean. Sunlight, like strands of golden sand, passed through layers of branches and leaves, then sprinkled onto the Soil blooming with various wildflowers, occasionally emitting an enticing fragrance.
The birds in the Forest flew and Cry, overwhelming the roars of the Insect and Wild Beast.
"Mount Fuji"
A black-haired Girl with amber eyes, wearing a pink Japanese Style short skirt, carried a Steam Gun at her Waist and a slightly short Blade on her back.
She was standing at the very top of a large tree, gazing in surprise at the other end of the sea of trees, where a high mountain towered into the clouds with a snow-capped peak, resembling a Jade fan hanging upside down in the air.
Although she had never seen the Sacred Mountain of Hinomoto in the Ancestral World with her own eyes, related pictures were everywhere, and basically everyone knew of it.
But now she actually saw it in Another World; this truly felt like Fate playing a big joke on her.
And she, of course, was Hozumi, a Member of the Cipher Pol - Nue Squad, currently under the World Government, from Kabaneri World.
The reason they called Kabaneri World the Ancestral World was because they didn't like using Kabaneri World as the Name of their native World, but they couldn't change the World Government's Decision, so a few of them discussed using Ancestral World or Kōtetsujō World as Code Name.
After all, compared to the death terror brought by Kabaneri World, Iron Fortress represents Station City (Train), symbolizing Hope and safety for them.
Actually, they also thought about suggesting to the Higher-ups changing the Name of Kabaneri World to Koutetsujou World, but they were refused on the grounds that changing the Data/Files would be too troublesome.
This made them realize their Status and influence within the World Government were too low.
Yes.
This was the New World inside the second Star Gate!
"Mumei, what did you see?"
At this moment, a very cold inquiry came from below. Hozumi didn't dare to delay after hearing it, quickly flipped over and used several thick, long tree trunks, and swiftly returned into the sea of trees.
"Captain Raschi, this is a very large Forest, and I also saw..."
The little Girl, facing Lucci's sharp Gaze, her little face tense with some Nervousness, quickly began to Report.
That's right.
This Other World Exploration Mission had Hozumi and Lucci as one group. His wife Mata did not participate because she went to Kona Island to visit her Daughter.
Or rather, most of the CP9 Members did not participate because their Body Size was too large, so they selected personnel with suitable builds from other CP Squad.
Although Lucci also had a Height of two meters, he had rich Experience and was Strong in Combat Power. Considering the Exploration team needed frontline command, he was still sent, and also to look after the only twelve-year-old Hozumi.
It is worth mentioning that for the convenience of executing the Mission, Hozumi once again used Mumei as her Code Name.
"Different Worlds, yet two identical mountains..."
Lucci finished listening to Mumei's words, thoughtfully scanned the surrounding Forest Environment, then said, "Let's walk some more. See if there are any other places you Familiarize."
"Yes!"
As Mumei agreed, the two-person Squad began to traverse the vast sea of trees at high Speed. Later, to increase Speed and save Stamina, they leaped from the Ground onto tree trunks and then quickly jumped between tree trunks.
It must be said, after several months of Training at Cipher Pol Headquarters, Mumei's skills had improved significantly compared to before.
Of course.
This was also inextricably linked to her upgrading from an Ordinary Kabaneri to a 'Nue'.
When the Sunset was about to go down, and the Sky also revealed a hint of night, they totally walked out of this somewhat exaggerated large Forest.
They continued walking along the mountain path, and this time both of them slowed their steps, looking like a young Father and Daughter with quite high appearances.
What was interesting was that the current Lucci was not wearing his favorite Suit and Leather Boots, nor was he wearing dark red Sunglasses on his face.
Instead, he was wearing a vermilion Samurai Attire of ordinary Material and carried a Katana with a red hilt and black sheath at his Waist.
This was an Attire adjustment made based on the Experience from the previous Kabaneri World. Although he couldn't say this second World was also Japanese Style, it was still better than Black Suits that clearly came from a certain Tissue.
"Hmm?"
Not long after, Lucci and Mumei saw fields planted with lush green Crops appearing ahead. The two exchanged a Gaze, both understanding the other's thoughts.
Human Civilization also existed in this World!
"Hey!"
"Why are you coming from the Forest with a Child, and it's almost dark? You're too careless as a Father, aren't you?"
At this moment, an old man carrying a hoe, with legs full of mud, walked from his own cultivated field onto the path, looking in surprise at the two blurry Black Shadow, one tall and one short, in the distance.
Walking closer, Lucci glanced at the old man's Attire and thought to himself, "I really didn't change my Clothing wrongly. It seems we've encountered another Japanese Style World!"
He found it strange. Is Wano Country Style so famous that every World has it?
Also.
What this person said was also Japanese Language!
"I am a Samurai. I was just Training in the mountains with my Daughter!"
But thinking is one thing; on the surface, without any hesitation, he stated the Identity they had set.
"Samurai?"
This old man carrying a hoe looked in surprise at the Katanas on Lucci and Mumei and thought to himself, "The Sword Ban Edict has been in effect for decades, how could..."
But a humble Smile appeared on his face, and his upper body bent slightly. He quickly apologized, "Excuse me, this old man didn't expect to encounter a Samurai Lord, please forgive me!"
"Hmm, we need a Residence tonight. Lead the way."
As soon as Lucci saw the old man's Attitude, he instantly guessed that Samurai should have high Status in this Country, so his tone naturally carried a Feeling of arrogance.
"Okay, okay, please come this way!"
The old man was actually not very willing in his Heart. After all, Samurai, these Blade-carrying Creature, were very dangerous, but given the current Situation, he didn't dare to refuse rashly.
The three walked, one in front and two behind, on the Loess path between the fields, and before long, they entered the Village where dozens of Wooden Houses stood.
"This place..."
Mumei looked at the scene of men and women in Kimono walking all over the street and instantly felt a sense of Familiarize wash over her. It was almost like returning to a certain Station City Inside the City in the Ancestral World.
"Is this the Other World?"
And their appearance clearly aroused the curiosity of the neighbors. After all, outsiders rarely came to such a small rural place, let alone two people carrying Katanas.
Lucci, through the old man's Communication with others, also learned that he was the Village Chief here, named Yamana. This aroused the former's interest.
Since he was the Village Chief, he must know more than Ordinary People, right?
Arriving at Village Chief Yamana's house, sure enough, as expected of the Village Chief, it was indeed much larger than the Wooden Houses of other villagers. Three Wooden Houses formed a small courtyard in a 'pin' character shape.
"Samurai Lord, you and your Daughter can stay in this room. This was the Original Copy of this old man's Son's room, but he hasn't returned since he went into the mountains to collect herbs with two friends ten days ago..."
As soon as this Matter was mentioned, Village Chief Yamana became particularly sad. Even though he was used to seeing birth, aging, sickness, and death, the disappearance of a Son was still a Matter difficult to let go of.
Just like the villagers said, he actually also felt he was probably bitten and taken away by a Wild Beast in the mountains.
Fortunately.
He still had a younger Son in the Fortress, so his Bloodline wouldn't be cut off.
"Okay, thank you very much then!"
Lucci didn't hear much useful information from the other party's words and lost interest. After casually dismissing him, he took Mumei and walked into this Wooden House of about fifty square meters.
After the Village Chief left, he didn't care if Mumei found a place to sit down and rest. Instead, he took out a small Transponder Snail and contacted the Star Gate side in a low voice.
(End of this chapter)