Chapter 48: Chapter 48 – Wall Creation and Bacon

As the old ship bobbed over the languid waves, Astrid gazed up at the orange horizon. The sun’s haze was radiating into the air.

Her mind wandered to the events that had transpired. It became a habit to reflect on a mission. It helped her calm down and figure out where she went wrong, or made a mistake. She needed to correct everything, so she wouldn’t ever put her team in a position where they had to risk their lives for her. It was her duty as the lowest level here.

After a couple of hours, HMS Rebirth emerged into view. Gazing at it from a distance filled her with awe. The migrators, and their ancestors, built a ship for outer space and Rebirth, a ship to traverse the endless seas. They had long lost most of their technology as science classes were running out. The current engineers were only capable of repairs. The information to enhance the technology had been long lost.

Much like everyone else, she always wondered where the migrators were. In what faraway galaxy had they travelled? Were they still alive? Was it peaceful there, and was there abundant land? There were too many questions, but not enough answers.

“Hey Astrid, will you be attending the auction?” Lisa asked.

“The auction?” Astrid said. “I hadn’t even thought about it, you know, with death clawing at my throat and all.”

“We need to hand over the item.” Daniel motioned towards the chain around Rob’s wrist. “And you may find something worth spending that Sinwen coin on.”

“You say that as if my father would give me any,” Astrid pouted. “Will you be coming?”

“Afraid not. We’ll be busy with the debrief,” Daniel said.

“You’re missing the main reason,” Brett continued, “it’s cos’ we’re piss poor. Look.” Brett turned his pockets inside out, revealing two large holes.

“Well, that too.” Daniel chuckled.

“When’s the next mission?” Astrid asked.

“Not too sure, to be honest,” Daniel said. “I imagine as soon as headquarters finds out about that dungeon, all the divisions will congregate towards it like flies to shit.”

“I doubt there will be any exploration down below for a while,” Lisa said.

“You know what that means.” Losef rested his hands behind his head.

“Seafarer duty?” Brett groaned.

“It’s not that bad, right?” Astrid said. “I quite like it out on the ocean.”

“It’s a Wayfarer’s pride, my lady.” Leena said.

“She’s right. It’s alright being out here,” Rachelle said, “but it’s different when we’re being ordered around. Do this, do that.”

“We prefer our freedom.” Brett stuck the tip of his blade into the side of the boat.

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“Oi. Stop doing that to old Bessy,” Daniel frowned, “or I’ll get Rob to throw you overboard.”

“Mmm,” Rob nodded.

“Sorry, just bored.”

Finally, making it to the bottom of Rebirth, Daniel hooked on the wires to the boat. With a jolt, it rose. Hopping off once it had reached the top, Astrid quickly regained her balance. It was difficult to get used to the wobbling of the little boat.

Maybe that’s why a lot of younger Seafarers look drunk most of the time.

Major Steele stood with his hands behind his back.

“Major, looking for the debrief?” Daniel said.

The other Seafarers took hold of the boat as they finished securing it.

“I am, as you can see.” The Major motioned towards the entire military corps scrambling around. “We have a lot to discuss.”

“I’ll send a letter to the Sinwen manor when I have news for the next mission, missy.” Daniel said as he walked alongside the Major. The back of his hand waved goodbye.

After saying everyone’s goodbye, Astrid retreated to the manor. A lot of things had changed in such a short amount of time, but others remained stalwart. She gazed up at the thousand stairs as the manor remained as the only building to have never fallen on HMS Rebirth. It was the emblem of humanity. An unbending, unbreakable sign that humanity was still standing. That was what the Sinwen’s represented.

She knew the sacrifices that had taken place for it to remain standing.

As they entered, Leena had to report to the head maid and so Astrid scurried back to her room. Entering the bathroom, she kick started the heating element within the boiler. She waited for it to heap up for a few moments before running the hot water. The steam hit her face. Ah, scalding. Just how I like it.

With the bath running, she meandered into her room and lay on the floor. Entering her System, she gazed at the new messages.

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