Chapter 32

He simply grinned when Nell arrived at X Manor and saw Microsoft X waiting for her.

Although it's always nice to see you, I mistakenly believed that National City was where you frequented with our common friend in blue. said Nell.

It is, however I'm currently traveling to other cities in an attempt to revive our countrymen's memories without success. Anyone in the room that meets that description and could offer assistance? Inquired Microsoft X.

"Only one individual. Adam Robert's. Without you, he is essentially the only friend I have left on Central World 1, and I could use his assistance without beating him up. said Nell.

Microsoft X laid his hand on Nell's head and grinned. Alright, I'll do what I can.

I apologize, but who are you? One of the guards inquired.

Your new superior. I go by Nell Gross. It ought to sound familiar considering that the Blue Squadron was my former team. I was given control of this location by Microsoft X before he left. You are welcome to do so. smugly said Nell.

The guard added, "You'll understand if we have to detain you until we've confirmed your story sir.

It indicates that your work is being done properly. Move forward. Nell gave them comfort.

Nell instructed the guards to have Robert Adams visit him in this office after the guards' investigation of old records from before the Advanced Warriors left corroborated his assertion.

What was it you wanted to talk to me about, Mr. Gross? Also, who is this? Robert enquired with Microsoft X.

"You'll understand in a moment. Microsoft X, would you kindly ask? When Nell inquired, Microsoft X concurred and approached Robert to use Data Mind Transfer to recover his memories.

That was a rush, whoa. What made you do that? Nell grinned when Robert inquired. "Because he's our supervisor who keeps track of every aspect of our lives throughout all Data Worlds," Luke responded as one might expect to what Nell stated.

"Wait, you have a friend named Microsoft X?" Robert enquired.

Please show him. Microsoft X replied, nodding as he changed to his Data form.

"That's fantastic." Richard said.

"A number of people believe so." Now that I've helped him get his thoughts back on track, please excuse me. I'll let you handle the rest since I know you won't let me down. Please have this fixed as soon as you can. said Microsoft X.

Nell smiled and replied, "I'll try my best for you.

Good, I'll head back to the First Central World," Microsoft X stated.

"What is my fault?" Robert enquired as Microsoft X left the building.

Later, I'll tell you. You must immediately create a mock-up of the King Owl costume for me to wear in order to protect Caleb from a Triad Gang member. said Nell.

Robert asked, "How do you even know Nichole is the one who kidnapped Caleb?"

Nell arched an eyebrow as she regarded Robert.

How did I know Nichole had taken Caleb without telling me or making me aware of a plan? Uncertain, Robert said.

Said I was knowledgeable when I said that. Since Lara had sent it to him, Nell stated as he opened Nichole's statement of destruction.

"Okay, OK. When you discover Nichole, what are you going to do to her? The last time you two fought, nobody came out on top. Robert enquired.

"Never mind," I said. However, the previous time, I refrained from confronting Nichole because I clung to the hope that maybe there was still some kind of reason someplace. said Nell.

And now? asked Robert.

"When she killed Catherine and blamed Microsoft X for it, she crushed that hope. Tonight, getting Caleb to safety is my top goal. However, if we cross paths again after that, I'm going to beat her senseless and throw her in the Data Recreational Ward, where she belongs. Maybe we may try to free the good inside of her from whatever mental cage Nichole has trapped her in after the city is safe from her. Robert nodded after Nell spoke.

"Are you certain you can support that talk? She is a Tier 3 Level Criminal, after all. Richard said.

I genuinely want to think that Microsoft's old ally is still alive inside that monster. But I can't let that conviction interfere with my capacity to defend Maryland, the nation, or even the entire globe. not now. not once more. I can't let her suffer because I refrained from striking her with my fist. said Nell.

"I'm unsure if I would describe Catherine Young as innocent. She has equal blame for Nichole's creation with DarkString, Rattis, Ocelot, your former friends, and Robert began to speak but then stopped.

"And me. You are free to speak it. I accepted my part in who I developed into during the crisis. said Nell.

Since Nichole is not only crazy, but she also understands how to manipulate you, I just want to be sure that she was a part of your education. Richard said.

And just as she can get into my skull, I can do the same for her sick one. said Nell.

Maybe, but let's just hope you can restrain yourself long enough to check her into the Recreational Center. Richard said.

Nell responded, "I guess we'll find out.

"Let's descend so we can start working." Nell nodded as Robert said as they moved in the direction of the Data Suit Creation Room.