Another Fragment

According to model calculations, once Atlantis began to rise, its Pan-Energy Conversion System would enter an unstable state. Under such circumstances, it would be difficult for yokai with only average control over their own power to safely "take turns" with others. Therefore, once the ascent began, every yokai would have to keep going until she could no longer hold out. To prepare for that situation, the yokai had to begin rotating shifts now, allowing those with greater endurance to rest as much as possible.

However, their rest period would last no more than twelve hours, because the agents inside Atlantis had brought back some bad news a few minutes ago: there were even more mutated creatures on the floating island than expected, and the city had to take off as soon as possible.

After repeatedly explaining the precautions for the ascent to these yokai, who did not look reliable no matter how one looked at them, Sandora and I began chatting with several of the locals here. Yakumo Yukari, who temporarily had nothing else to do, joined in as well.

We had to thank Hakurei Reimu for bringing the bamboo mats, which had created a fine spot for chatting and shooting the breeze on this rugged hillside amid the chaos. We also had to thank her for the green tea and snacks, though I discovered that every last one of those things bore the manufacturing mark of Shadow City.

"Mm, the Great Barrier has basically stabilized, but it can't be fully repaired. That'll take a long time, and even if it is repaired, it'll probably break again the moment you start messing around." Watching the busy yokai below, Yakumo Yukari looked quite relaxed, reclining comfortably in a luxurious leather armchair. She was practically about to doze off. "It's really lively.