CF INTERLUDE 2: Morgiana (Patreon)

As vast as the galaxy was, news could spread incredibly fast. For many creatures, the Time Devouring Beast was nothing to care about or think about. But for some others, the news about its retreat was noteworthy enough for them to immediately try to understand the situation.

One such person was obviously Morgiana. Since her group was currently operating in Neverland, she had made sure to keep an alarm for any news related to that planet. Small or big, it did not matter much for her. The most important was to avoid missing anything and let her teammate fall in danger.

After Noah left Oz, she had been doing doubly so. The incoming auction was stressing her greatly but this was nothing in the face of the danger her friends might face.

This was why, when she saw the video of the combat, she could only stare in confusion and disbelief.

Morgiana knew that Noah was strong. Incredibly so. Beating Omid then Cowardly Lion was more than enough proof of his abilities as a warrior.

But this was different. A good warrior did not necessarily make a good pilot and what she was seeing in the video was far beyond simply being good. His display of skills was incredible and she wondered who taught him this way of fighting.

There was no way he could have learned all of this in the few days of training he had on Oz. But if this was the case, he went beyond simply being a genius and was a straight-up monster.

More importantly,

“Since when can he use fire?” This was the thing that baffled her the most. Dark Matter manipulation was not easy and converting Dark Matter into an element was even less so. Those who could were generally born with such a power or used a special medium like Dorothy’s boots.

As far as she knew, a model like the shadow blade did not offer such power.

Her communicator vibrated, breaking her out of her thoughts.

Clearly, she was not the only one keeping an eye on the situation as she could see two codes names appearing on her com.

Sleeping beauty.

Snow White.

Those two were the main group for the mission on Neverland.

“Accept.”

Two holographic screens immediately appeared in front of her. Showing her two friends and companions.

“You two have to give me a serious explanation about why you called me. We already decided to go low contact.” Morgiana might not be the strongest in the team but she was still the vice-captain.

[We saw the video. I did some research and damn. Is it really the guy you are sending us? Where did you get this kind of veteran?] Sleeping Beauty immediately started throwing questions like there was no tomorrow.

She was a petite woman with a slim body. Her clothes made her more like a punk than a princess with her ripped shorts and tank top.

“Firstly. He is not a veteran. Secondly, I already explained the distribution system. Finally, I am as surprised as you. But remember, if we reach a point where you guys have to use your mecha then we already lost.”

[I understand. Don't worry. The problem is. I think we will have to change plans. Wasn't he supposed to join incognito? That doesn't seem incognito to me.] Sleeping beauty let out a snicker of amusement.

Even if the special gas on the planet made him younger, there was simply no way anyone would be fooled.

There was also no way the Piper of Hamelin or the Candy Witch would be stupid enough to try and kidnap someone who could go head-on against a Cosmic Beast.

Morgiana bit her lips as she too recognized this situation.

[I have an idea.] Snow White, who had been staying silent all this while finally spoke. She was in an unknown location, holding onto a sheathed sword that was nearly as long as her.

Snow White was generally the muscle of the team. The one they sent when they needed people to die fast. But this did not mean she was stupid.

[Since he is a VIP we can join as his guard. No one outside of the Guild Higher up knows that we are handling the kidnapping case. Why not use his new fame to act in the open?]

“Oh?” Morgiana raised an eyebrow, recognizing the merits of Snow White's idea.

After this stunt. There was no way Noah wouldn't be welcomed as a super VIP in Neverland. He might even be able to approach the Dark Knight or meet directly with Peter Pan.

This is dangerous. But…

Fire flickered as she breathed in and out, her expression was filled with indecision. The initial plan was made with security in mind and to let the girl have a way to escape incognito should anything happen.

But if they were to act in the open, this would definitely help them. It would also jeopardize their abilities to sneak out without being noticed.

“Only one of you will approach. Snow White. It will be you. You have enough power to flee should anything happen. Sleeping, you will stay in the Dark.”

[Roger!] Sleeping Beauty accepted immediately. She was not a front-line fighter. So there was indeed no need for her to appear. Her talents were better used on the Uninet.

[Understood.] Snow White had no reason to refuse. She was clearly interested in meeting and discussing with Noah. So it was all good for her.

“Very well. Anything else, I should know?” She asked. Since after this they wouldn't be able to communicate much, it was good to be sure.

[Well. It seems like the action of our new guys attracted a few big fishes. Even if it's the wrong ones] Sleeping Beauty chuckled a little.

“What do you mean?” Morgiana did not Like where this was going.

[The ships of Captain Hook and Captain Ahab moved. Destination unknown. But there are high chance they are coming to Neverland.]

“Fuck.” Morgiana cursed. She shouldn't have been surprised. One lost an arm to the Time-Devouring Beast while the other one lost a leg to the Space Swallowing Whale.

There was no way they wouldn't be interested in Noah and she was sure that they weren't the only one.

She bites her nails. “Chaos will most likely ensue in Neverland but this might be our chance.”

Not all pirates were enemies. One simply needed to know how to use them.

“Let's do this.” It seemed like worries upon worries were adding to her already complicated situation.