The Railroad - Journey - 4.7
Following the terminal's instructions, I found 74258 already inside the cave. He had lit a campfire and brought all our belongings in, even setting up my sleeping bag for me. The fox was curled up on his side inside his own sleeping bag,...
The Railroad - Journey - 4.6
The engine roared, and everything around us blurred into streaks as they rapidly faded into the distance, left behind. I had already tucked my tail away, avoiding being swept away by the relentless wind. The internal combustion engine vibrated beneath...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.4
"I've been wondering if 'railroad' is meant to be taken literally," I stared at the tunnel ahead, stretching out endlessly in both directions. "Still, this is... quite interesting." With a clattering sound, a metal carriage stopped at our platform,...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.3
The term "boat" might be misleading. To be more precise, this is more like a small craft. As we sailed through this underground palace-like waterway, I began to understand why Bert said we wouldn't be able to remember it—at least, that's what...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.2
"You really caused quite a stir, didn’t you?" Bert led the way ahead, the hem of his khaki coat fluttering constantly. "But thanks to your report about the situation of Green Katydid, otherwise the Railway would have had difficulty dispatching anyone...
The Railroad - Terminus - 6.1
Based on the data that 74258 copied from Hunter's terminal, we arrived at the largest free imperial city in the Earl of Ontario's territory—the trade capital, Ottawa. There's a major base of operations for the railway organization here. All we need to...
The Railroad - Empathy - 5.4
"That was tough." For some reason, the coyote's voice sounded a bit like an angel's. I blinked, confirming that I was still alive. The seat was in its normal position, so I unbuckled the safety belt and stood up, trying to shake off the...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 5 Strength - 5.2
I crept quietly into the lecture hall, selecting a seat near the exit in the back row. Though it was pointless to try and hide in a room full of psychics without a shield, breaking a habit cultivated over ten years wasn’t easy. And...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 5 Strength - 5.1
Strength: courage, confidence, compassion, and, quite literally—strength. In the dim, narrow hallway, I stepped lightly, setting my boot heel down first before each step, prioritizing silence above all. There was no...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - Good Evening
Good Evening: A Lovely Night Luther lay sprawled across my chest, his wet nose twitching occasionally, rubbing up near my neck. With each steady breath, I could feel his body rising and falling rhythmically, transmitting that...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 4 Temperance- 4.5
Kotetsu senpai led the way, guiding us into an area that, even by Academy standards, felt almost too hidden. “No one else has access to this room but me," he said, swiping open the sliding door and flashing a slightly smug grin while showing...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 4 Temperance- 4.4
After class, I rose to pack my things like everyone else, ready to leave. At that moment, Master Tartarus lightly touched the edge of my consciousness. "Master," I approached the black wolf, flattening my ears and lowering my muzzle toward the...