Nirwana [Saionji Ukyo X Reader] [Dr. STONE Fanfiction]

28th Shot: 48:1

Note: This chapter occurred before the Christmas Shot, we're having a few steps back

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"The Kingdom of Science's supply network is completed!"

An incredible news to be heard, although the delivery wasn't that too incredible–in fact, [First Name] almost missed Senku's grand announcement completely. The mine cart they're currently riding was running in a rather frightening speed and once again, she had to hold on for her dear life. Unseen bumps had sent them hovering slightly in the air and sudden turns up ahead threatening to throw them off were a great source for early cardiac arrest–[First Name] could testify that.

Both Chrome and Senku unexpectedly dragged her to join–no heads-up nor further explanation, just straight up snatching her hands and pulled her in. Despite her (quite) adamant refusal, they probably built an impressive ability to ignore everyone's protests. Thankfully, stacks of reports in her hand were still intact–grip instinctively tightened upon it when they're being blasted off down the slope. Her hands refused to let it be carried away by the wind, not after the hours she spent arranging, listing, and correcting everything.

And here the three were, speeding through from the iron mine to their one and only destination–the end of the tunnel dug through the cave which served as a designated exit.

While the scientists were having the time of their live enjoying speed and rush of adrenaline, the archer was busy trying make sure none of them flying from the vehicle. Even though [First Name] was sure it would never happen recalling Senku was beyond strict towards safety. In just a few minutes tops, lit tunnels turned into wide open space and showed the end of their trail–with Ukyo and Gen already expecting them with Steam Gorilla II. The mine cart slowly came to a stop once it reached evened surface.

Sighing in relief, [First Name] stood up and becoming really eager be back on the ground once they've stopped–it's magical because her legs still functioned normally rather than falling asleep. "I think I just noticed speed is my least favorite thing."

This would probably the first and last time the archer let herself ride the cart.

Ukyo chuckled, approaching forward and once he's right next to the vehicle, he held out his hand for her to take. Of course, [First Name] didn't hesitate to accept his assistance by placing her hand on his. "Good to know there's something you're not fond of."

He held on firmly as she jumped off, safely landed on a ground accompanied with thin cloud of dust and a resounding crunch. Ukyo then reached out for the goods sitting innocently in the wooden vehicle–sacks of iron ore from the new mine they discovered ready to be delivered.

All thanks to Chrome and his short science adventure, the realm of factory wasn't something to be frighten of by the Kingdom of Science and he livened up to his name as King of Materials. He was indeed brilliant for someone who has no single idea about modern technologies, coming up with something based on curiosity and accumulation of his knowledge from Senku gave them gold.

Mine with insane amount of iron ore was the ultimate key for them to tackle enormous scale iron objects for their ship's engine component, wood was out of the list of this point aside for the body and interior. A sturdier engine meant safer vehicle for their voyage. They couldn't gamble anything, not if passengers' life were involved and Mother Nature became their biggest hurdle. With both iron and oil upon their palm, Kingdom of Science was ready to face future hurdles yet to come.

With a huff, the sonarman gave a strong pull and hauled a big sack over his shoulder. Positioned it in a more secure way, he then averted his gaze to her and gestured towards the smaller ones. "You can lift the smaller sacks, let me carry the bigger ones."