Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1093: The process of an end

Rain and Jori bumped their fists, and then they left the arena. While the match didn't last that long, it was the first where a lot of blood had been shed, and it was actually the longest so far. Since they were friends as well, there were no ill feelings left. Only the desire to improve to make sure that the result would be different in a month if they had the chance to fight again.

"Seriously, what did you do?" Jori asked.

"As if I would explain my trump card to win this tournament," Rain said. "I need to win in order to make sure that I won't be forced to work to death making relics."

"Of all things he could have found motivation in…" Jori said and then sighed. "Still, I guess that is just like you. By the way, how did you move your arm when they are still broken?"

"This is twenty percent luck. Thirty percent skill. Fifty percent concentrated power of will," Rain said. "It hurts a bit, though."

Those two moved from the arena and then decided to heal themselves while they waited for the next matches, but it looked like things wouldn't be so convenient for Rain.

"Rain, we need you here," Isa said after she called Rain's communication device.

"Oh, destiny… is this… the world you wish for?" Rain asked and then sighed. "Just when things were about to get interesting."

Rain silently moved from the arena when the other match started, and no one was aware of him. He couldn't let that event come to a stop at such a moment. Besides, if Isa didn't alert everyone, it wasn't something urgent.

In any case, Rain reached the center of operations in no time and found his relics working with Isa and Regis. They looked serious. The room was connected to the telescope outside, and they were in front of it. freewēbnoveℓ.com

"What is shaking?" Rain asked.

"What kind of question is that?" Isa asked. "I think that you have been spending too much time talking with the relics. Regardless, with their help, we found traces of a civilization."

"In the same direction, the cargo went?" Rain asked.

"No," Isa replied.

"Where the fuck did they send that cargo…" Rain said and then sighed.

"This civilization isn't advanced, they didn't even leave their planet yet, at least it looks like that," Sakaki explained. "Look through the telescope."

Rain nodded and took his turn to use the telescope. As he adjusted the lenses, a distant yellowish and grey planet came into focus. The majority of its surface appeared to be covered by vast deserts, stretching as far as the eye could see. The barren landscape held an air of desolation, hinting at a planet that had yet to experience significant technological advancement.

Rain continued to adjust the lenses, zooming in further. Soon, he spotted something that caught his attention—massive ruins scattered across the planet. The remnants of an ancient civilization stood as silent witnesses to a long-gone era. The structures were imposing in size, their outlines blurred by the relentless forces of time. They resembled a bit pyramids…

However, Rain's observations were not without obstacles. Half of the planet was engulfed in swirling sandstorms, making it challenging to get a clear view of the entire surface. The storms seemed to blanket the ruins intermittently, that was very suspicious…

"It looks like there was once a thriving civilization here, but now it's lost to time and the harsh conditions of the planet," Rain said.

"We think that this planet just suffered the same as we did one hundred thousand years ago. There is a chance that we might find survivors there," Larisa said.

"We can find, but do we have to?" Regis asked. "If they aren't going to help us and they are far behind us in terms of advancements, they will only drag us down, or worse… nothing says that they aren't working for the enemies since they are in their territory."

Rain nodded… Regis had a point; they weren't on a rescue mission, they were on a military campaign in search of answers. The planet was in the opposite direction of Earth, so it was safe to assume that the people there were in the enemy's territory.

"They might be able to contribute in other ways, they would know how the enemies operate nowadays, and their knowledge and technology could add to ours," Larisa said. "Besides, we need to increase our forces."

"Larisa has a point; we need to think about the long game; we won't win this war anytime soon," Sakaki said. "That planet must be down in resources and manpower, but anything will help until we find our next target. Finding such places is incredibly difficult, to the point that we might stay here for several months without a clear goal."

Sakaki's perspective resonated with Rain, and he considered the broader implications of exploring the newly discovered planet. While it was true that they were on a military campaign, the necessity of resources and manpower couldn't be ignored. The once-thriving civilization might provide valuable knowledge and technology that could contribute to their cause in more ways than one.

"Humans thrive when they have a sense of direction, a purpose to strive for. This planet might hold the key to unlocking new possibilities and propelling us forward. It's not just about immediate gains but the potential for long-term growth." Rain said. "Still, that is something we need to talk with the others about. This is an important discovery, after all."

The group made up their minds, weighing the potential benefits against the risks. Rain recognized that finding such civilizations was a rare opportunity, and the knowledge and resources they could obtain might propel some individuals within their society to new heights.

It wasn't just about the immediate needs of the military campaign; it was about the future trajectory of their collective existence. They just had to wait and see what the others thought.