Webnovel Author: ShinomiyaDR - Novel Collection

"Mom always had a way of seeing beyond the surface," I mused. "She believed in the intangible, the things that couldn't be measured or quantified. Maybe that's what we're missing in this fight against Titanos."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

Vyran's gaze lingered on the stars, a silent yearning etched into his features. "Maybe," he finally said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Maybe she was right. Maybe there's more to this universe than circuits and steel."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

Maybe there was a religious aspect to it instead. In our planet's very ancient past, religious beliefs had played a role in drumming up support for expansion. Sadly, the ambitions of those using people's honest-held belief ended up eroding said beliefs over time. It gave birth to a jaded people, distrustful toward religion. Although, a few still believed in a power greater than our own. Alas, the gods of Retra were a shy bunch. Even with our universe spanning tech, we've been unable to find them.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

"The one about the hero god. How he saved all of Retra, at the cost of his own life."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

"True, granted, it appears the visitors to Titanos only went a quadrant within one galaxy. Hardly a decent sample of a whole universe's beliefs."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

"Do you think their planets actually have hearts instead of cores?" Vyran asked, a playful smile on his lips.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

How did life exist on such a cold planet? According to the scholar, the people used a power called 'Ki' to strengthen their bodies, allowing them to survive the rough conditions. This gave them the ability to adapt to extreme cold. On other planets, the same power was seen being used to survive extreme heat. 

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

 My little brother hummed. "According to the databank, they use something called Ki. Maybe that's it?" He tapped the air, causing a holographic screen to pop out of thin air. It was a report from one of the explorers to Titanos. They happened upon an icy planet called Titania. According to its natives, the planet was said to lack a planetary titan's 'heart', which they blamed for the planet's inhospitable environment. The winters on that planet were rougher than any modern planet in all of Retra. Yet, it managed to have life. 

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

As night fell, we gathered around a small fire, the flames flickering against the darkening sky. The warmth was a small comfort against the chill of uncertainty that hung over us. We still knew very little about our enemy. My databank had a lot of info about what explorers to that universe had learned, but a lot of it could be outdated. One thing that was outdated was the existence of a universe spanning empire. Although, it did appear that Titanos had a few empires close to being one in their ancient past, but none existed by the time of our people's most recent visit to their realm.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

I placed a reassuring hand on Vyran's shoulder. "I concede, you were right. Technology is only as good as the person wielding it. Zephyria might have had outdated specs, but his experience made the difference. We'll learn from this and adapt. That's what we do."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

"Well, in your defense, you were trying to get away from an enemy commander."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

He scratched his head and sighed. "I know, but... I can't help but worry, you know? I'm the one who pushed Valkyrie past her limits, despite you warning me to take it easy."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

His voice trailed off, and I understood the gravity of the situation. Valkyrie wasn't just a machine for my brother. She was a friend to him. Ever since Dad gave it to him for his fifteenth birthday, he had been caring for it as if it were a baby.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

He didn't look up, his hands deftly working on a circuit board. "I ended up overdoing it during our escape. I used more energy than its core could take after the original damage it had sustained in space," he said, his voice tinged with frustration. "Some of the core systems melted and others shorted out. I'm trying to find a work around to restart the fusion reactor, but without the right parts…"

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

My eyes fell to the basket of fruit beside me. They appeared to be freshly picked. All looked edible Deros was good at picking fruits from what I had seen on the other island.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

I rubbed my head. It ached pretty badly. How long had I been out? My body felt hungry, but that didn't tell me much. I'd gone into energy saving mode when knocked out, assuming my chip still had that function.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

I rubbed my head. It ached pretty badly. How long had I been out? My body felt hungry, but that didn't tell me much. I'd gone into energy saving mode when knocked out, assuming my chip still had that function.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

As we flew, I looked down at the crate, the parts within crucial to our victory. Not all were for Valkyrie. I had also included some for Aegisa, to upgrade her. There was much work to be done, but it had to be done. We would repair the Valkyrie and upgrade my Aegisa. Then we would return to Varia and Vyran's world and gather a fleet to retake Orginal.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

I thanked him, my gratitude genuine. "You have my thanks, sir. You've done a great thing today."

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial

I spent the next few days in Romeroa, blending in with the locals and keeping a low profile. I stayed in a small inn on the outskirts of the city, spending my days in the markets and my nights poring over the schematics of the Valkyrie. I studied every detail, every component, ensuring I knew exactly what was needed.

Titanos's Invasion

Fantasy · sun_imperial