They finally saw the train ridden by the Six-armed Ape ancestors... It was inside a huge underground facility.
The train was covered in many layers of paint, as if it had been assembled from parts cut out of components scavenged from an abandoned recycling station... Although it looked dilapidated, the lights flickering across it showed that it was indeed powered up—and remarkably quiet.
One Ape Warrior after another carried batches of combat supplies into the rear carriages.
King Mojito of the Stone Giants led Longgang and the others straight into the front carriage.
" Our ancestors called it the Ship of Hope." Mojito introduced it to everyone. "Back then, it overcame countless difficulties and eventually arrived here, far from The Hub Tower."
"What are those guys doing?" One of the Underwater City warriors pointed toward the depths of the tracks. A large number of Six-armed Apes were emerging from there, carrying stones of all sizes.
"To guard against pursuit by the servants sent by The Hub Tower, our ancestors deliberately blocked off part of the tracks." Mojito smiled. "Don't worry. It's almost cleared out, so it won't affect our departure... Oh, would you like a drink? We brewed it ourselves, using a very special plant. It probably doesn't exist anywhere else."
Madam Kaiya gently shook her head at the blue-purple drink, which even fizzed as King Mojito handed it over. "Tell us about that Louis you mentioned."
King Mojito sat down first. "I know you must be curious... Sit down first. We have plenty of time, so I'll tell you slowly... Really, no one wants a cup?"
No one reached for the cup, but everyone sat down in their respective places... Kong Hai sat alone at the back. A biological tentacle quietly extended from him, then slipped into a gap