『 [ This…. ]
[ …What is this situation?! ]
Hotaru looked at these oddly shaped Garbage cans, simply stunned.
[ Why are they all Garbage cans? ]
Stelle was a bit puzzled, yet somewhat happy.
She loved playing with Garbage cans the most!
[ You have finally come…. ]
[ Greetings, diver in the dream…. ]
[ My name is Shatana—I wish to discuss terms with you. ]
At this moment, a Garbage can at the entrance of the clinic, speaking a strange Garbage can dialect, arrived in front of Stelle.
Her voice was strange, so strange that she babbled a whole lot without Stelle understanding a single sentence.
But for some reason, the true meaning of the other party's words emerged in her heart.
[ Shatana? What is your relationship with Natasha? ]
Stelle looked at this Garbage can and asked with a strange expression.
[ Natasha… who is that? I presume we have not met. ]
[ Let's get back to the question... Have you heard of Tatalov the Garbage King? ]
[ He's our king, as well as the manager of all the waste in this world. Perched on his throne, he uplifts trashcans that are humble and suppresses those that are violent. ]
[ He's the cornerstone of Belobog, the lid that secures us, the barrel that reinforces us… ]
[ However, when the object from beyond the sky descended here with the Eternal Freeze, his eyes were blinded—he no longer listened to pleas, allowing poor cans to suffer bullying, causing loyal cans to be shamed in vain… ]
[ We could not bear the humiliation and swore to raise the banner of Skyfire, to make the Garbage King turn over a new leaf. But we were no match for that sinister King…. ]
[ He spread vicious rumors, dividing the cans, making garbage bags no longer able to sense each other… ]
[ ..I implore you, bring peace to the garbage bags of this land and reconnect the cans once more—in this way, we can launch a counterattack against the False King! ]
Shatana Can poured out a whole heap of riddles to Stelle as if dumping Garbage.
Listening to it made Stelle's head feel like it was going to explode.
[ You mean, you want me to unite you all? ]
Stelle summarized the main point.
[ It seems that is indeed what she means.. ]
Hotaru's voice came over.
[ Then, the contract is established. ]
Shatana Can added another sentence.
[ Established what? I haven't agreed YET!! ]
Stelle was somewhat dissatisfied!
[ Dr. Edward said he didn't have time to make that many branches, just accept it. ]
Sampo reminded her at the right moment.
[ You only need to accomplish one thing—help the Garbage cans be free from their worries and obtain three "Proofs of Trust". ]
[ In this way, you shall become the New King and lead us to revolt against the False King. Go forth, diver in the dream.. destiny is calling you. ]
Shatana finished assigning the main quest and paid no more attention to Stelle.
[ What is all this… ]
Stelle complained speechlessly.
Immediately, she could only obediently go and collect those mission items. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Seele: "Natasha, this Garbage can.. is she your own sister from a different father and mother?"
Natasha: "…What do you think.. Seele?"
Hook: "Wow, Old Witch CAN!! That's just too scary! (Laughing.jpg)"
Natasha: "Hook, sleep with Big Sister tonight. (Kind.jpg)"
Serval: "This can's words… seem to mention some old acquaintances of Belobog…"
Bronya: "..."
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—✦In Between✦—
Belobog—
"Sigh…"
Bronya looked at this video and couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"What's wrong? Missing that mother of yours again?"
Seeing Bronya like this, Seele immediately walked to her side.
"I sometimes wonder. If Mother hadn't been bewildered by the Stellaron back then…"
"Then she…. would definitely have been a very qualified Supreme Guardian, right? It's just a pity…"
Bronya's expression was somewhat desolate.
"It's a pity, there are no ifs. She ultimately did the wrong thing, and never repented until the very end. However… As her daughter, you can accomplish the things she failed to do in her stead."
"If she could see this scene, surely she would be very gratified. So.. work hard.. work hard to become an even more competent Supreme Guardian!"
"I will always stay by your side and silently support you!"
Seele patted Bronya's shoulder, her eyes full of sincerity and encouragement.
"Ha… Thank you, Seele.. It's so good to have you. Let us… work hard together! For Belobog.. for a better tomorrow!"
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『 Stelle followed the guidance and found an NPC can named Courageous Can.
[ We've had enough of Tatalov's oppression! To retrieve our belongings from his treasure trove, the resources vital to our livelihoods seized by Tatalov's greed and tyranny, we must open this door. ]
The Courageous Can said a few sentences, then pointed to the door in front of Stelle.
Stelle understood instantly, stepped forward, and shouted "Open Sesame."
However, before she even finished shouting, the door opened automatically.
Only then did Stelle realize that this was an automatic sensor door, but it couldn't sense Garbage cans!
This was obviously naked discrimination!
[ The gate has opened.. the rumors are true, you are the Savior destined to defeat Tatalov! The God of Garbage sent you to distribute the Tyrant's treasures to us! ]
[ Ah, I have never felt as carefree as I do now! When you raise the banner of rebellion against Tatalov, I and the other oppressed cans will surely follow by your side! ]
After the Courageous Can excitedly finished these two sentences, it beckoned the underlings behind it, and they filed through the sensor door into the room.
Subsequently, they tore open bag after bag of Garbage in the room, and dumped them all into their own can bodies.
Just like that, Stelle obtained the first mission item. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "This is a bit too unhinged, isn't it?"
March 7th: "Who exactly is impersonating Sampo? Why can they make up such an unhinged dreamscape?"
Stelle: "No matter who it is, I feel like he understands me!"
Stelle: "I am the woman destined to become the God of GARBAGE!!!"
Lumine: "Uh… hehe. Miss Stelle's hobbies are really a bit… unique."
Paimon: "Why does Miss Stelle like Garbage cans so much?"
Stelle: "You wouldn't understand even if I told you. That pleasure of rummaging through garbage in every different Garbage can is simply an unprecedented thrill!"
Dan Heng: "Remember to shower after rummaging, and then disinfect."
March 7th: "You just go live with the Garbage cans then! (Disgust.jpg)"
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