True to its standards of a spaceship meant for space travel, their cruising speed was substantially faster than simply running along the ground while battling the hazardous elements of the perilous terrain that he had done with Morgiana previously. Due to said speed, they were able to reach the spot where Noah had beaten Morgiana down to a state of unconsciousness not long before.

In fact, Noah had many questions about their technology such as leaving the gravity well with such giant ships. Though he had the distinct impression that all they would say in response would be something along the lines of Dark Matter usage or something similar.

Not the most intelligent answer, yes, but it was probably the truth in this case.

Thankfully, he was not a scientist by any means, and due to that, he did not particularly care about their technological specifications. Simple explanations were more than enough for him to be satisfied. He did not need to know how things worked out for the time being.

He simply needed to know how to make it work and if it even worked in the first place. He would cross any other bridge when he got there.

‘Found anything yet?’

— The interior of this ship… I felt something similar from Morgiana’s ship as well but now I am absolutely certain. These ships will be able to provide us with the energy we need to meet our goals.

‘Hum…’

Noah acquiesced quietly while keeping the appearance of an entranced kid who was watching a flying machine for the very first time in his life.

‘If it’s deeper inside then I guess what we want should be the core of their machine.’

— Or we can just devour these people. However, I am certain that their energy is negligible compared to what I am feeling from this core you speak of. It’s like comparing a firefly to celestial bodies. Once we consume the core of those machines we will be able to reach a new threshold of energy and you may finally experience what it feels like to be full.

Noah stayed silent, choosing not to answer. He didn’t know what to feel about devouring sentient creatures who had such a stark resemblance to humans. He didn’t feel particularly guilty or repulsed by that particular fact. In the first place, it wasn’t as if he was truly devouring them through his mouth like a psychotic cannibal.

He might have been more hesitant if they were humans though… Perhaps? He wasn’t really sure anymore after all these years. All the time he had spent alone had affected his mindset more than he imagined.

‘Well… I guess I will know what I will feel when it happens. Though either way, they are going to die.’

Noah smiled brightly at the thought. At the very least there was no moral ambiguity or hesitation when it came to simply killing those people. Not because they were pirates, no, but simply because they wished to kill him.

He had never been the kind to forget and forgive. Nor would he embody those traits in his life. That was simply his nature.

“We have reached our destination, We are in the habitable part of the planet now.”

The female Cyclops’ voice reached Noah’s ears. What was her name again?

— Does it even matter?

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‘Heh… I guess it doesn’t, yeah.’

He looked around as everyone started arming themselves to the teeth. A silvery substance seemed to be leaking out of the bodysuits they were all wearing before transforming into the power armor he had seen them all donning previously while fighting the Abyss Beast.

‘So this is how they do it? How? Are they nanobots or something more advanced?’

There was so much to learn and adapt to. This was going to be fun.

“Okay, guys! From here on we are going to land and walk as we look through the terrain for the ruins.”

Omid turned to Noah. “Where do you think the ruins are exactly?”

“I…I am not exactly sure. But, I feel like they should be close to the desert.”

“The desert, huh…”

Omid nodded his head, a somewhat nostalgic voice leaking out of his visor. He was used to the desert. After all, Djinns were children of the desert and fire in a way.

This adventure might truly be something that will benefit him greatly.

“Change of plans. Noah, you will stay in the ship and give instructions from afar. Those that will stay behind will be here for your protection. As for everyone that will follow, go take the high-caliber weapons. We might need to face the Guardian of the ruins at any moment. Phaeia, you stay in the ship and be ready to bail us out if the Guardian is continental level in power.”

Ruins had different levels of danger and rewards befitting them. The lowest-ranked guardians might be dangerous and hard to fight but they were not impossible to beat or escape from.

In fact, sometimes the guardian would not even fight and the dangers would come from enigmas and puzzles that they needed to complete in order to reach the heart of the ruins.

All of this made ruin dives a very problematic endeavor as you never knew when you would get unlucky and face impossible odds.

Omid was not letting the desire for riches completely dazzle him. While he would love to kill Noah immediately after finding the ruin, it was dangerous to have a native of the planet with full knowledge about the terrain traveling with them while they explored the lands.

He might activate some traps they knew nothing about. At least, if he stayed on the ship he would be completely powerless.

“Okay, then…”

Omid continued firing orders left and right but he was also communicating with them through the communication device of his armor.

｢Keep an eye on the kid. Once we find the ruins, you guys can kill him. It’s better for him to stay here.｣

He might be able to escape outside. But here? He would have no way out.

“What do you think, Noah?”

‘What do I think?’

Noah had to fight the urge to simply laugh like a madman.

He could understand Omid’s plan. It was a solid plan; if he had been in his place he would have probably done the same. This was a simple and effective plan that would take care of all variables in the frame of reference they had knowledge of.

Sadly, this frame of reference was based on one supposition.

Their absolute power over Noah.

So what did Noah think about this proposal?

Giving the best shy and hesitant smile he could muster, Noah fidgeted ever so slightly before answering in a low voice,

“Wouldn’t it be easier if I followed you guys?”

“No. You do not have power armor to protect you nor can you use Dark Matter. Anything is possible once we find the ruins and having to protect you would slow us down. Here at least, you are 100% safe. All you have to do is watch the screen, give us some instructions, and wait.”

‘Wait for your death you mean?’

Noah nodded a little,

“Can I eat a little more?”

Omid laughed, it seemed like having his belly full had made the boy happy. Giving one last meal to someone who was about to die was common courtesy after all.

“You can eat as much as you want.”

— Hahahaha!

“Then. Yeah and… Thank you. I really mean it. I don’t know what I would have done without you. I will be sure to savor the meal.”

Noah gave his most heartfelt smile as he sincerely thanked Omid.

Truly, sometimes being too smart and cautious could also be a grave mistake.