One-way traffic

This time, they will rely entirely on their own equipment and strength to directly enter outer space and then reach the moon.

That's no simple operation.

With his reflective abilities, he can move freely in outer space, and the oxygen problem can be solved by Nathos's various systems. However, he is not sure if Nathos can perfectly avoid all kinds of harmful rays and other harsh environmental conditions in outer space.

What would happen if Alice went to outer space with him? He didn't know.

But the girl in front of him refused to look away, her expression suggesting she was determined to join in.

Even if you fought her right now, she would probably still choose this.

“...Listen carefully.”

Accelerator took a deep breath.

He got into the car and slammed the door shut.

"If anything goes wrong once we get to space, don't come looking for me."

Now that things have come to this point, the outcome is perfectly clear.

The doll-wielding girl unconsciously let a pleasant smile curl up at the corners of her mouth.

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Thus, Accelerator and Alice...

The two of them actually went to outer space.

Nathos itself has a variety of modes that can be transformed, and it can take shape whatever the user wants.

This time, it traveled to space in the form of a spaceship.

It did not change its overall shape. Instead, something like airplane wings appeared on the left and right sides of Nathos, and the exhaust outlets at the rear were replaced with several huge engines. The four wheels also retracted.

Of course, even the interior of the car has undergone tremendous changes.

"Oxygen system, gravity balance system, dangerous radiation avoidance system, deck defense system..."

"Everything is fine, so we can at least consider it a safe haven."

Even in the universe, Nathos's interior can still successfully maintain a good environment suitable for life to move around.

The spaceship has a direct supply of oxygen, which, in terms of quantity, is oxygen converted from karmic fire as an energy source, so it is inexhaustible no matter how much is used.

The spacecraft's outer walls and glass were also transformed into special materials that not only avoid dangerous cosmic rays but also completely resist the varying temperatures outside the universe, keeping the interior temperature environment the same as when it first left the ground.

Now, even if Accelerator suddenly loses his powers, he can still travel freely in this universe.

"This is... outer space?"

For the first person, the universe was not of much value; as someone born into the scientific world, he had already seen it more than once.

But for people living in a fantasy world, it's a completely different concept.

Alice stared wide-eyed, leaning over the passenger seat, looking out at everything in disbelief.

"It's so vast... It looks like the sky has become all-encompassing and without any blind spots... And the stars are floating everywhere in the sky...!"

"In the grand scheme of the universe, Earth and the Moon are nothing more than tiny, insignificant planets, not to mention your so-called Gensokyo."

"Wow! This is the first time I've ever seen such an environment! It's so beautiful..."

Unbeknownst to her, the girl who was once silent and aloof in Gensokyo had suddenly become like a child, shouting excitedly.

She looked at the countless stars in the sky, and at the same time, she saw blue and white planets, and—the ever-approaching, bright moon.

"Where exactly are Reimu and the others?"

"Those guys are still behind us. It'll probably be a few more hours before they can log on."

The radar showed the coordinates of the rocket belonging to Gensokyo, which was quite far from them.

It has been about half a day since I left Gensokyo.

During the past half day, Accelerator used the food he had prepared in advance and the internal system of Natius to solve the problem of meals with Alice. As for going to the toilet... Natius itself has the ability to change the internal structure, so creating a toilet on the spot was not a big problem.

then.

At a speed even faster than the rockets of Gensokyo, they arrived at their destination ahead of schedule.

"That is..."

Ahead, the bright light grew increasingly dazzling.

A huge, white planet, there it is.

"Hold on tight."

One-hand drive gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands.

"That settles it."

"Eh? -- Wait, wait a minute!"

Alice was somewhat panicked, and before she could recover, Nathos was already falling rapidly downwards.

It instantly entered the lunar orbit.

"Waaaaaahh ...

Crackling and clattering—! The spaceship glided at high speed across the ground, causing a series of shocks that made Alice scream in alarm.

It took about several tens of seconds for everything to be over.

Accelerator switched the spaceship to land-walking mode and began to look around.

"Why...why is the descent speed so fast...!"

"That's so strange..."

Before Alice could even complain, Accelerator posed a strange question.

He frowned and looked out the window at the surroundings.

A dead silence.

There was nothing there, just craters of all sizes everywhere. On this desolate lunar surface, there was nothing but wasteland.

"Where exactly is this so-called Lunar Capital?"

If the City of the Moon is a city located on the moon, then he has already arrived on the moon.

Even so, no trace of the Moon People was found.

Accelerator opened the radar map and scanned the entire moon for graphic information.

"...Is this the whole place like this?"

Even with radar, the surroundings remained completely silent.

He moved around and stumbled upon a long-abandoned mechanical part in an area—and there, the American flag was flying.

That must be the flag dropped by the American Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon.

however.

Beside the flag, Accelerator discovered other things.

A completely alien thing that could never exist on the moon.

"This is…?"

Even he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Lying beneath the American flag was a clearly human carcass.

"crow--?"

For an instant.

Just as he realized this.

Without warning, golden lightning surged toward him from all directions.

Chapter 487 The Moon Capital on the Moon

A magnificent palace.

That was a palace belonging to the Moon Capital, an ancient building that retained its ancient style even though it was located in a technologically advanced city.

"elder sister."

In this house filled with ancient charm, the girl gently picked up the teacup in her hand.

She took a small sip of the rather bitter liquid.

"Isn't that a little slow?"

"Hmm... compared to the previous processing speed, it is indeed much slower."

Sitting directly opposite this young girl was a girl with a completely different temperament.

But regardless of which side they were on, the aura they carried was always the kind that would keep ordinary people at bay.

It's as if it's an innate noble quality.

"Last time the target was a shikigami, what about this time?"

"I'm not quite sure, but from a general perspective it seems to be a rather large object."

The girl, addressed as "elder sister," sat in the chair opposite, a faint smile on her face, savoring the pastries on the table.

Both her movements and her demeanor perfectly embodied the word "elegance."

"Don't worry, just now, my spell showed that it completely defeated the opponent."

"As expected of my elder sister, she does things without any hesitation or delay. She is truly an extraordinary person."

"Seriously, Yorihime, you're making me blush by saying that to me~"

The two girls continued their discussion in a very harmonious manner.

So, naturally, what is the topic of their current discussion?

The girl, who was her younger sister and had long, straight purple hair, immediately stood up from her seat.

"Well, now that we've dealt with the invaders on the moon's surface, it's about time we went to the location mentioned in Lord Yagokoro's letter to wait."

"Hmm~ Be careful, it'll be my turn to appear around the time."

"Big sister...didn't you already say it was okay? Really."

The girl shook her head helplessly, then picked up the sword hanging nearby and tucked it into her waistband.

"Well then, I'll head out now."

"Take care on your journey!"

The girl, holding pastries in one hand and peaches in the other, waved goodbye to her younger sister as she left.

She was left alone in the magnificent, antique-style room.

"Next, that's about it..."

She casually took a bite of the peach in her hand.

As the refreshing sweetness brushed against her lips, her beautiful eyes narrowed in response.

"How many will actually come?"

"Against the invaders on this moon..."

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—Zigga!

Thunder roared across the surface of the moon.

In this lifeless world, the moon, already a scorched wasteland, became even more like a ruin.

The golden lightning stirred up countless specks of dust on the lunar surface.

Dust obscured the space in front of them, and because gravity was very weak, the dust drifted in the air for a long time.

however.

The next instant, a shadow tore everything apart from the inside of the dust.