Aeon of Creation Chapter 31 (Patreon)

The astral expresses trip around the Luofu was on the easier side as even should some lesser Abundance Abominations and Mara Struck Cloud Knights attack them. Welt Yang, March 7th, Stelle and Elysia could easily deal with those issues.

All the while Welt Yang was keeping a close eye on that 'humble' Tingyun. That was setting off all of Elysia's alarms.

And considering after their own private conversations that confirmed Elysia was the Herrcher of Humanity/Origin. Her ability to read the aura's of sentient beings was on a conceptual level.

So Welt was also keeping a close eye on her to say the least as he knew that Elysia woudn't lie in any case.

"Ugh! Even in the middle of large commercial area's Mara Struck soldiers are going wild." March 7th grumbled with annoyance as she watched with a frown at the sight of the mara struck being caged up to be taken to the Shackling Prison.

Welt sighed before he said calmly. "We simply must sort out the leaders of the uprising of both Destruction and Abundance enemies. Neither force's lesser entities are capable of targeted attacks like this after all."

Then Stelle strode over with a frown as she looked around. Welt awaited for Stelle to say something after leaving the small girls party she, March 7th and that Tingyun were having.

But Welt's hopes for intelligant conversation were instantly dashed as Stelle complained. "Where the hell are all the trash cans? How am I supposed to find treasure if there isn't any trash cans?" 

"The mechanical cranes and other automatons clean up any trash Stelle. How about after we deal with the monsters on Luofu, I can help you find some treasure." Elysia said with a gentle smile.

Then with a loud clatter of noise everyone turned to Tingyun who held out her own personal cellphone.

And from the cellphone came Yukong the leader of the Sky Faring commissions voice. "Tingyun, please lead the Astral Express to the Divination Commission. There has been reports of major disturbances and possible sightings of the Stellaron Hunter Kafka in the area."

The Astral Express without any arguments or saying anything quickly followed Tingyun. As Kafka had already communicated with them before they even landed on the Xianzhou Luofu to tell them that trouble was coming.

And Stelle in particular was very noticable wanting to meet the woman who knew more about her past. A past that she had zero memory of.

All to soon they reached the Divination Commission with Welt saying with a frown. "Many of the Cloud Knights here have been corrupted into being Mara Struck. It will not be easy to find Kafka or whatever is causing these issues." 

Then Stelle spoke aloud thoughtfully. "Maybe I should go undercover with these Sanctus Disciples? Maybe I can find out where their leader is hiding?"

Welt for a moment considered denying Stelle offhandedly but then considered it. Stelle herself wasn't well known for being part of the Astral Express or even being part of the Xianzhou. 

Being a clear foriegner it would be easier for her to get into the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus to find out who was controlling the mindless Abundance Abominations.

As many people joined the group in hopes of earning the Aeon of Abundance's blessing of immortality.

"Hmm, if that is what you wish Stelle. Then that could be a good idea. But I do hope you plan to stick around for a bit in case Kafka makes her appearance."

Stelle firmly nodded in agreeement before she looked over at Tingyun and back to Welt before saying in confusion. "Is there something wrong with Tingyun? You have barely said more then a few words with her?"

To which Welt hummed thoughtfully before he said calmly and evenly. "I believe that Tingyun is under a good bit of stress so I am just keeping an eye on her. As she has not shown herself to be a combatant so she needs more protection."

And Stelle for however kind she was... Well she wasn't always the best in social situations so she just shrugged and went back over to talk with the Foxian and March 7th

But then as though in an answer came a dozen more Mara Struck Cloud Knights that were previously guarding a bridge in the distance.

Though they didn't even reach Stelle who had her baseball bat at the ready as March 7th shot them down and covered them in ice so they could be more easily captured later.

"Well well." A husky female voice spoke with Welt watching as a very dangerous woman strode out from another alley in front of them.

"Four Astral Express members... How scary." Kafka spoke as she walked out with a dozen Cloud Knights that were staggering with each step they took behind her.

Welt realizing what this was after reading the warnings about the Stellaron Hunters then spoke out firmly. "Do not hurt the Cloud Knights to badly ladies. Kafka is controlling them with her Spirit Speak!"

Kafka in turn gave a throaty chuckle as she pulled out her dual machine guns and then said in amuesment. "Well, I do hope you forgive me Astral Express, acorrding to the Script, I have to play with you all a bit."