Limitless The Strongest Revenant

"Hmm, we do not have those in the north. Are Dirge sirens infallible? What would be the effect if they did not work?"

Knowing the answer to that specific question, I told Liv what I knew.

"Basically, the dirge sirens are what the battlefront uses to monitor our domain. Not knowing the real situation would allow the Reapers to be ambushed at the very least. At worst, it could lead to the undead amassing an army within our borders without our knowledge."

"That seems frightening. If that were the case, the fall of North America would only be a matter of time. Solving this problem has become a critical issue then," Liv remarked.

"Indeed. Husband, we need to know the extent of the damage as soon as possible. If the lower floors have already fallen, we need to reinforce them immediately. But the main problem will be manpower. We can either reclaim this area or go down to the 31st floor. We cannot do both."

"Hmm. I have some drones. Perhaps it will be possible to send them back up? But how would we even get them to warp? Don't they need the approval of the Managers?" I suggested.

"Well, fortunately, we have a party of 8. If our ground becomes the 1st group, Dearest's {Vassals} and the adventurers can serve as the 2nd group. We can have the 2nd group return to report to Hellsend. Once they have received the message, we can simply reassemble at the 31st floor."

"The ones who know about the 31st and 32nd floors are Leo and Nyda. That is why Beloved brought them here in the first place. It might be wise to bring at least one of them with us. Going in blind when the whole floor could have fallen is dangerous.

When I heard the girls mention the separation, I somehow had a premonition that this would become a problem. If they took Leo or Nyda, one of the Sirens would have to stay behind. The question was who?

"Hmm. I agree. Then Liv, you join the 2nd team. Escort them back to Hellsend while we take Leo. We can reconvene at the warp gate on the 31st floor. Husband, perhaps it would be better if the adventurers were the ones to investigate this floor and the 31st.

That should be their specialty."

"WAIT! Why am I the one who has to join them? I'm Beloved's shield! My place is at his side!"
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"But Leo's {Fate} makes him quite durable, he can serve as your replacement. My {Fate} is ideal for scouting and reconnaissance. My Soulgear also serves as a defensive measure. My skills would be wasted on the 2nd group."

Liv pouted unhappily before turning to Lilly.

"In terms of utility, I am the all-around ace. Besides, I am more familiar with the situation of this battlefront. I need to be in the 1st group. You are not asking me, Lilly Browning, to play nanny, are you?" She replied arrogantly.

I noticed that both Jas and Lilly were smiling menacingly, as if they had unanimously agreed to bully our Northerner. But against all expectations, Liv grabbed me into her chest instead. The feeling of my face pressed against the massive breast of my beloved was always a welcome one.

"I have a better idea. Lilly, Jas, I agree that you two are essential to the investigation team. Take Leo and Nyda with you. Meanwhile, Beloved and I will escort D and Pixie while we report back to Hellsend and North America," she explained smugly.

"What? That... I um... Ugh... How could I lose a battle of wits to Liv?"

"Wait! Dearest is the reason I wanted to be in the 1st group in the first place!"

"Nonsense. This is for the battle front, right? You are both right." Liv then looked into my eyes as she pursed her lips. "Beloved, can you please accompany me as part of the 2nd group? I lack the firepower. I know it's a menial task, but hopefully my company would please you."

Caught off guard by Liv's passionate advances, I could only nod my head like an idiot. Unable to voice even the slightest complaint, my Valkyrie grew pleased and smiled brightly. At my acceptance, Jas and Lilly grew frustrated that our Northerner had managed to outwit them.

"YOU! LIV! When did you become so shameless? It's because of Aki, isn't it?"

"Fufu, well done. Unlike before, you now know how to use our arguments against us. It was worth teaching you, Liv. I concede to you this one time because of your brilliant rebuttal."

"What? You taught her? When? Why? Now we have to go without Husband!"

"Fufu, oh come on, Jas. Winning all the time is boring. Both Robyn and Liv are working on their wordplay and debating skills. It was bound to happen eventually."

It was then that the rest of our group spoke up. Though they did not ask, I knew the adventurers wanted to know our next steps.

I turned to Pixie and gave her an order.

"Pixie, can you find the manager for me? If we do not find him in time, our home may be attacked."

"Huh! Is that so! That can't happen! Leave it to me, my lord! {COME!} Take me to the manager of the 30th floor!"

From Aira's explanation earlier, {Compass} was driven by Pixie's emotions. That's why she couldn't find anything earlier. In response, I now gave her a clear order with a consequence that she could understand.

Knowing the reason for doing something was what separated those with conviction from those without. And the effects of knowing clearly transformed Pixie's {Fate} from an unreliable tool to a game-changing cheat.

"I have a lead, my lord! Follow me!"

Running while carrying her manifested {Fate}, our party ran after my {Vassal}. As the girls and I expected, Pixie returned to the room with the torsos. But she walked past the ones hanging on hooks and entered a hidden room to the side.

As we went deeper, the light from the moon became less visible. The Sirens and I took out flashlights and handed them to everyone. Leo and Nyda were stunned when they saw our modern tools.

D walked beside our teenager, making sure she didn't smash her face into a wall. We followed them until we came to a room with a heavy looking door.

"Leo, cut it down."

"Yes, my lord!"

The adventurer drew his steel sword and made a mighty swing. A horizontal slash sliced the door like paper. Pixie and D ducked under the still-closed parts of the door and ran inside.

"MY LORD! I found him!"

As we entered, we saw what looked like a research room. Inside was a black metallic contraption. It kind of reminded me of a giant Victorian-era boiler. Using {Imaging} I scanned the inside and saw a gruesome sight.

"D, take Pixie outside and wait for us."

"My lord! I am no longer a child! Please let me see! I was the one who found him!"

Hearing the young Reaper's desperate attempts, she must have wanted to prove herself. I looked at my girls, who were communicating their thoughts through our link.

'Beloved, protecting her innocence won't necessarily protect her.'

'Husband, getting used to such sights will help her in the future. If she wants to be worthy of her position, she cannot remain a child.'

'Such is the burden of responsibility, Dearest. I say let her make her choice.'

Taking a deep breath, I gave Pixie the answer she wanted.

"Very well. Prepare yourself. This is not for the faint of heart. Jas, please break the seal."

"Yes, husband."

Jas took out the M24 and fired at what looked like rivets. Without the pins holding the metal cover in place, it broke, revealing the defender, or what was left of him.