I Only Wanted A Class In The Apocalypse Chapter 1980: Meeting Shemos

The moment Hye stepped through the massive gates, a palpable sense of gunpowder permeated the air.

All eyes were fixed upon him, as if he were a formidable adversary. Hye found himself uncertain whether this intense scrutiny was a result of his earlier, uncontrolled display of power or simply the prevailing atmosphere of the base.

However, he surmised that with Moth by his side, none of the Hescos would dare to make a move against him. The Hescos Elder was a figure of considerable renown, and a special contingent of base leaders and numerous generals had emerged to greet him and his retinue.

"Welcome to our humble base, Elder," one of them said, offering a slight bow to Moth. "Your presence honors us. We trust your journey was not overly arduous or taxing for you."

"Everything is satisfactory, Shemos," Moth replied cordially. "How fares the situation here? We have just arrived and were met by the Toranks."

"Those scoundrels..." Shemos's voice dripped with irritation and fury upon hearing of the Toranks. "They have been acting exceedingly brazen of late. We've endured several attacks on our base in recent months alone, compelling us to allocate all our available forces to our defenses. Had we known you would be gracing us with your presence, we would have mobilized an entire army for your escort."

Shemos paused, his gaze then shifting to the considerable number of forces that had accompanied Moth and Hye into the base. "How did your encounter unfold?" he inquired.

For reasons Hye couldn't quite articulate, Shemos's demeanor struck him as more unsettling than reassuring, especially given the substantial number of survivors emerging from the confrontation with the Toranks.

"We managed to pass them without engaging in combat," Moth stated cautiously, offering no inkling of Hye's actions. "We are weary from our travels. Where shall we be accommodated?"

"Ah, how remiss of me," Shemos chuckled wryly, his suspicion intensifying with each word. "Let us proceed to the Eastern Wing; it has become somewhat desolate following our recent losses. What are your intentions in visiting? Will you be staying for an extended period, or merely passing through?"

"Passing through?!" Moth exclaimed. Though Hye could not discern the expression on Moth's face due to his helmet, he could sense the frigid intensity of his gaze behind the mask. "I did not undertake this long journey and brave all these dangers merely to 'pass through'."

Moth surveyed his surroundings before adding, "As the highest-ranking member in the Outer Battlefield, and according to our race's laws, I shall assume supreme command of our forces. I expect you to cede all keys to the vaults and gates, and to place the generals and armies under my leadership."

Shemos froze for a moment, as if his deepest fears had materialized.

"Certainly, certainly. Please, take a few days to rest and recuperate, enjoy yourselves, and then I shall hand everything over." For some inexplicable reason, Hye found himself disbelieving Shemos's every word. Shemos's strange response only amplified Hye's suspicions.

Yet, Moth offered no objection to this arrangement, which further perplexed Hye.

"You do realize this Shemos appears quite suspicious, don't you?" Hye blurted out as soon as they reached the Eastern Wing, voicing the thoughts that had been consuming him throughout their journey.

Their ten-hour journey to this wing had been via an advanced bullet train. The sheer duration of travel alone offered Hye a glimpse into the immense scale of this base. Moreover, Shemos had shared the same compartment as Moth and Hye, denying them any opportunity for candid conversation.

The train itself was capacious enough to transport half of their contingent; the remainder had to await a subsequent train. It resembled a miniature, track-bound village, hovering a few meters above the ground and capable of speeds rivaling those of small spacecraft.

Hye had decided with Moth to divide their forces. One half remained behind, while the other boarded the train. Hye had appointed Legend to lead the contingent he left behind, imparting a discreet but thorough briefing on the prevailing circumstances.

He offered a few crucial words to the capable and ambitious general:

"Consider this area as if you are deep within enemy territory. Should communications falter for any reason, act according to your best judgment."

Since their arrival, Hye had observed that communications were frequently disrupted. He attributed this to the presence of spiritual energy and the unique nature of the Outer Battlefield.

Thus, he entrusted Legend with command of the forces left behind, anticipating potential difficulties and even conflict.

If the decision had rested solely with him, Hye would have selected Olana for the task. Logically, being in the heart of allied territory, choosing someone adept at fostering deeper connections with allies rather than provoking conflict would have been the more prudent course of action.

However, the current peculiar circumstances dictated a different approach.

As soon as they stepped onto the train, Hye instructed Olana to begin exploring its length. Her task was to engage with other passengers who had arrived from the same zone, aiming to uncover any significant information or hints regarding the true state of this base.

Olana appeared to harbor similar suspicions and unease about Shemos as Hye did. Without any objection or further inquiry, she simply nodded and proceeded to carry out the directive.

Regarding Lily, Hye placed her in charge of their contingent aboard the train, preparing for any potential negative developments.

Fortunately, no unfortunate incidents occurred. However, this did not alter Hye’s assessment of Shemos.

"My purpose isn't solely to accompany you on this journey," Moth explained, illuminating the present circumstances of the Hescos within the Outer Battlefield. "Recently, we've encountered numerous defeats against the Toranks. Everything began to shift after Shemos assumed command from the former leader. He hailed from a prominent lineage, and we never harbored any doubts about him previously. But subsequent to the recent events..."