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DICE [63]
Gala glanced slightly as the footsteps behind him approached. His mother. Also, Seth and... Alex. Oh God. Why are they so fond of clustering together? Especially since this journey was deliberately made not too conspicuous, and Gala almost touched the bottom of the sea to avoid detection by Gideon the Great's radar. Gala needs a signal to monitor the situation at the southern gate of Metro West.A gently sloping beach stretches as far as the eye can see, with a desert beyond. That's the only easiest access point at the moment, although it's quite risky."Besides why those coordinates are our destination, what really happened, Gala?" Seth asks, still plagued by high curiosity. There wouldn't be an attack from Gideon the Great if it were just a trivial matter. Just before Gala's message, he did feel that the dice was being used. Maybe the rulers of Metro also knew what the dice could do, but why?Gala sighs softly. His eyes slightly look up at the ceiling of the largest submarine among
DICE [64]
Dice never kept her distance from Gala, who is currently with Alexander Millian. The girl leans slightly on one of the pillars near the partition between the spaces leading to the ship's engine and towards the tail of this large ship. Even from this distance, Dice can still hear the conversation between the two men of different ages. She chooses to watch while paying attention to her observation of the outside area of the ship. She is afraid that the Grand Gideon might still be pursuing them, considering, once again, the man has lost.The blue glow isn't too bright. Bright or not, no one sees it except..."It seems you're here, dear?"Dice immediately turns and looks at the man who speaks to her with a melancholic gaze. "Dad," she says softly.What she isn't prepared for is when Seth suddenly embraces her tightly. "It's been so long, dear. A long time." She can feel a slow, gentle touch on her back. "Are... you okay?"Dice nods slowly. "I'm fine, Dad."Seth carefully observes her face
DICE [65]
Gala never messes around when he says that about the submarine surfacing; he takes charge. Maverick repeatedly raises an eyebrow, but he doesn't argue at all. Truth be told, he's pretty curious about where their journey is headed this time. He hasn't worked together like this in years. Although the collaboration with North Metro has been smooth, it's purely business and some dirty dealings between them. No one has ever really done something with a purpose.Now? Oh my. Even he is willing to do what Gala asks. Somehow, his words really intimidate him. Physically, the kid is much smaller than him, towering over him. Is it because he's a Xavier's kid? It could be. Especially when the steering lever is taken over. Like someone familiar with advanced machines and a somewhat confusing display of ship engines, he finds no obstacles. The ship's speed becomes even more stable, and as they approach the coastline, what he does with Alex has its own purpose.Maverick has never visited West Metro t
DICE [66]
The sandstorm was quite powerful, but it didn't hinder the movement of the ship, which had been transformed into a large, controllable sled by Dice. She took over while Gala monitored the entire safe distance, considering Gideon's attacks that had played havoc on them. The submarine-shaped ship had wings wide on both the right and left sides, resembling a manta ray.Fortunately, it could be maneuvered and hidden at specific angles serving as aerodynamics to facilitate movement and increase speed in the water. And here in the sandy terrain, those wings were highly functional, adding air pressure to the top of the ship, making it slide even faster on the unstable highs and lows of the sandy ground. Strong swirling winds could be seen just from the front window."Enjoying this, Dice?"Dice chuckles. "Absolutely.""Just keep an eye on the path. The aerial surveillance from the coast doesn't show anything suspicious. But the drone I sent to check the new coordinates hasn't returned yet. I.
DICE [67]
Freya squirmed a bit. The twilight light looked beautiful from Gideon's large window. The extraordinary view was indeed a rarity here, and she felt lucky to enjoy it freely. Glancing towards the large man now peacefully asleep, she sighed softly. She slowly removed his strong hand, allowing her to get up from the sofa, perhaps preparing to leave the room.There was a somewhat disturbing pain she felt between her thighs, slowing her movements. Gideon's idea of satisfaction was always done in his way—rough, intimidating, without pauses, tenderness, or consideration. Yet, Freya couldn't do anything. She couldn't even complain. Gideon's grip on her life was too strong. On one side, she could feel how Gideon didn't want her to get hurt again.She sighed softly again, draped in a bathrobe she intentionally took from one of the large closets slightly hidden among Gideon's massive wardrobes. One cabinet looked different from the others, indicating that it wasn't Gideon's but deliberately plac
DICE [68]
Gala quickly checked the report provided by the stealth drone. All the recorded findings in the depths of the chasm were extremely strange. It seemed that after the edge, there was a sturdy staircase descending, ready to be walked on. Moreover, there were wall ornaments that made Gala furrow his brow. Writings that he had never seen before."Check," Gala ordered swiftly, with Dice beside him working rapidly. Dice herself was puzzled because she had never seen this place before. The origins of all those carvings were being searched. This die must come from thousands of years ago, surely holding ancient manuscripts and knowing the meanings of the carvings. With precision, Dice began searching one by one until..."Oh my God," she whispered softly."Dice?"Dice didn't respond. She chose to quickly open the old files about the numerous violations Kyler Lamont committed in West Metro. All the records about the violations were kept in a special file that Xavier maintained separately. If they
DICE [69]
Dice has entered the dice. She shouldn't do anything until she fully recovers. Gala is quite curious about what happened to her. He has never seen Dice like that before. Her eyes also look scared, and Gala suspects one thing. There's something significant hidden by Dice, or... something very secretive.He knows everything about Dice, and it seems that when Cathleen or Dice speaks, there are no lies there. This means that for today, something must have happened beyond Dice's reach. And Gala thinks Seth Rafael knows that clearly. It shows from his uneasy face. But there is something far more important than just Seth's story this time.The two-on-one battle, where it turns out the snake is not just any snake. He can't let Alex and Maverick, who seem to be in trouble, be left alone. The large snake turns out to be more than just a snake. It is quite heavily armed on several sides, making Maverick and Alex look very frustrated. And it seems that the dice protection for both of them was sev
DICE [70]
The snake stops moving, Gala can feel it. Then its wide mouth, with sharp and terrifying fangs, opens. Making Gala shudder a bit in horror. The droplets of saliva dripping from the sides of those fangs create enough sound for Gala to exit immediately. It seems that the snake is indeed asking Gala to come out without words.He examines his body once again, luckily not too much slime from the snake. Very strange. Inside the snake, he felt like he was swallowed alive in the slippery, wet, foul-smelling, and strange body of the snake. But Gala also doesn't forget how the battle between Alex and Maverick unfolded. The large snake still watches him, releasing a lot of weapons to protect itself.Not yet over his surprise, Gala is stunned by what greets his sight. A large room with lots of equipment he doesn't know. Bottles of various colors that look like they're heated from beneath the surface. Also, many large tubes containing... Gala has to confirm his view, afraid he's seeing it wrong. A