The Bloodline System

Chapter 1477: Arriving At Miss Aimeeʼs Planet

Authorʼs Note: Unedited Chapter

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Uncle Bila watched in amazement as Gustav interacted with the newly revived NID. The artefact, long dormant and silent within the depths of the Vertigon vaults, now pulsed with a vibrant, mystical energy.

”Mr Crimson, to use the—”

”Donʼt worry, I understand how it works,” Gustav cut Uncle Bila off.

He placed his palm flat against the NID, and the device responded immediately, its surface shimmering with an ethereal glow.

The rhythmic pulsing seemed to sync with Gustavʼs energy, creating a resonance that filled the room with a palpable sense of anticipation.

Gustavʼs thoughts were singular, ʼI need to find a way to get to the remnants of planet Humbad.ʼ

He held onto this intention, willing the NID to provide a path forward.

After a few tense moments, the artefact responded. A projection of shimmering letters floated in the air before them:

”Planet AGON.”

Gustav stepped back, his surprise evident.

”AGON? Thatʼs... thatʼs the name Miss Aimee calls her planet.”

The room fell silent as the NID powered down, its task seemingly complete. Uncle Bila, breaking the silence, confirmed what the machine had implied.

”It seems that whatever you need, Gustav is tied to Planet AGON. According to our ancestors, the NID has never been wrong.”

Gustav, puzzled, murmured to himself, ”But why there? What could be on Miss Aimeeʼs planet that relates to Humbad or the Warp Demolator?”

Miss Aimeeʼs planet was still very new so it didnʼt make any sense to him.

Stark chimed in, ”Remember, Miss Aimee isnʼt just your former master. Sheʼs a creator of worlds, a manipulator of cosmic scales. There is every possibility that she has foresight of the current predicament.”

The idea resonated with Gustav but he was still skeptical about it.

”You might be right. I guess the only way to find out is by heading there.”

”Iʼll arrange for transport,” Stark voiced in response.

”And Iʼll gather some supplies for your journey,” Uncle Bila added.

”I need to find a way to send a message... An intergalactic message,” Gustav requested.

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Days had passed since the Warp Demolatorʼs appearance and subsequent disappearance, leaving Aildris, Endric, Falco, and Ria adrift in uncertainty.

They had been scouring the coordinates and searching for any trace of Gustav, their efforts fruitless and their morale dwindling.

As they prepared to set a course for a nearby planet in hopes of finding assistance, the console beeped loudly, signalling an incoming transmission that immediately drew their attention.

Falco who was closest to the console, quickly tapped to accept the transmission. The familiar face of Gustav appeared in full vibrancy.

”Hey, guys.”

The group exchanged looks of relief mixed with confusion upon his appearance.

”Rival! Weʼve searched everywhere, where did you vanish to?” Ria was the first to yell out.

”Iʼm on earth,” Gustav revealed.

”Youʼre on Earth?! How did you end up there?” Falco voiced in shock.

-”Itʼs Starkʼs doing. Itʼs a long story—Iʼll fill you in later. But Iʼm alright.”

”We thought we lost you... How are you going to get back?” Aildris inquired.

”Iʼm not coming back just yet. Iʼm actually about to head to Miss Aimeeʼs planet, AGON.”

His revelation prompted a round of surprised murmurs among the group.

”Miss Aimeeʼs planet? Why?” Endric voiced in bafflement.

”Itʼs related to something called the NID—an artefact pointed me to AGON. I think itʼs crucial for what comes next. Since I missed the Warp demolatorʼs appearance, this might be the only way I get to planet Humbad.”

The group listened intently as Gustav briefly explained his encounter with the NID and its mysterious guidance.

”So, what do you need us to do now? Head to the Milky Way to join you?” Aildris inquired.

-”No, that wonʼt be necessary. Youʼre over a month away, and I canʼt have you trailing behind that long. Instead, I need you to fix up my ship. I believe by the time youʼre heading back, I will have gotten what I need.”

”Okay, we could help with other things while you do what needs to be done,” Endric answered with a nod.

-”Thanks. Iʼll keep you posted on my progress and what I find out on AGON.”

As the transmission faded, the crew sat back, processing the flurry of information. Gustav was safe, but he would have to tread alone on the journey ahead of him. They turned their attention to the task at hand—repairing Gustavʼs spacecraft and finding their way back without mishaps.

”We are gonna head for Earth afterwards right?” Ria asked.

”You bet we are.”

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Gustav and Stark stood in the dimly lit hangar, their spacecraft prepped and ready for departure.

The air thrummed with the low rumble of the engines warming up, a subtle vibration underfoot that spoke of the power at their disposal. Beside them, two bodyguards in silver robes, their features obscured by the high collars and hoods, stood silent and alert.

Gustav, checking over his disguise—a similar silver robe that masked his identity—nodded towards Stark.

”Itʼs time to go.”

Although Gustav didnʼt shapeshift due to the numbers seeing Stark off, he knew he wouldnʼt shy away from it when the time came.

Stark adjusting his gear, looked at Gustav with a mix of excitement and apprehension.

”What should I expect out there, Gustav? Itʼs not every day one travels to a planet crafted by a goddess.”

”Honestly... itʼs hard to say what weʼll find. Miss Aimee is... unpredictable. But if thereʼs one thing Iʼm sure of, itʼs that sheʼs continued creating life. She aims to craft a world far different from Earthʼs—full of diversity and harmony,” Gustav responded with a reminiscent look.

As they boarded the spacecraft, the bodyguards took their positions at the controls, and Gustav settled next to Stark.

The bay doors slowly retracted. With a smooth surge of power, the spacecraft lifted off, leaving Earthʼs atmosphere in a streak of light.

As they ascended, Gustavʼs mind drifted to his past interactions with Miss Aimee. He remembered the lush landscapes she had shown him, teeming with life—creatures of her design, each species more fascinating than the last.

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Miss Aimee stood before a sprawling vista, her hand sweeping over a field dotted with two-headed creatures grazing under a colourful sky.

”Here...” she had said, ”I will create a sanctuary where all the life forms I create can coexist in balance. A model of what any world could be, free from strife and inequality.”

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Gustav felt a pang of nostalgia and a deep-seated curiosity about how much her world had evolved since his last visit.

He pulled himself back to the present as their ship broke free from Earthʼs gravitational pull and entered the open cosmos.

”Space travel still amazes me every time,” Stark mumbled while peering forward. He started intently at every nook and cranny of the exterior of the spacecraft.

”How far until we reach AGON?” Gustav questioned.

”Weʼre looking at just over a dayʼs journey with the current hyperdrive settings since AGON is situated at the edge of the Milky Way,” Stark answered informatively.

The journey through space was smooth, with the vast starlit void offering a display of serene beauty. Stark occasionally attempted to draw out more stories from Gustav, who remained somewhat reticent, lost in his thoughts.

”You respect her, donʼt you? Miss Aimee, I mean.”

”More than respect, Stark. I owe her my life. I was hoping I wouldnʼt need her help anymore until all this was over but I guess, there is no other way,” Gustav voiced with a look of admiration and perturbation.

As they neared AGON, the planetʼs image began to fill the viewport—a colossal world, its surface swirling with vibrant colours and cloud patterns that hinted at its dynamic atmosphere.

”There it is. AGON,” Gustav announced.

”Wow, it truly is four times the size of Earth... Very breathtaking. To think one being could create all this... itʼs beyond what I thought possible,” Stark couldnʼt imagine just how powerful Miss Aimee was.

Although he had very much witnessed her might at IYSOP, it was an entirely different scenario to physically be in the presence of an orbital body she created.

The spacecraftʼs approach was carefully calculated, as they prepared for descent.

As their spacecraft approached the vibrant, swirling atmosphere of AGON, Gustav and Stark were suddenly jolted by an unexpected resistance.

A shimmering barrier, invisible until now, materialized just as their ship was about to enter the planetʼs orbit.

Stark startled by the sudden halt, looked over at Gustav with concern. ”Whatʼs happening? Why canʼt we move forward?”

Gustav brow furrowed in confusion and surprise as he responded, ”This... this wasnʼt here before. Miss Aimee must have later put this in place to prevent external entry.”

”But she should be aware of my presence by now. Why isnʼt she taking the barrier down?” Gustav wondered out loud.

It was impossible for anything to pass by Miss Aimee since she became a goddess so Gustav had expected her to have sensed their spacecraft long before it got to that point.

Trying to understand the situation, Gustav instructed the shipʼs AI to attempt a gentle push forward, but the barrier remained impassive, its surface repelling every advance with increasing force.

”Letʼs not force it. We might damage the ship—or worse, trigger a countermeasure weʼre not prepared for.”