Exo Seeker: The Strongest Human Woke Up In The Future!

Kael and Bach Ponce moved to another area of the mine. They went through the tunnel where the miner had first found him, and after walking for a minute or two, they arrived at another cave.

The place looked just like the previous one—filled with nothing but ice.

Kael began his investigation, and as he expected, he didn't find a single clue. Not even a trace of his Exoskeleton suit.

"You still didn't find what you're looking for?" Bach asked.

"No," Kael shook his head, his gaze falling toward another tunnel. "I'll have to investigate this mine further. I think you should go home—I'll just find my way back."

There was a high possibility that the only thing he'd find here was useless ice. Still, Kael wanted to investigate every corner—especially when it came to something as important as his Prime.

"I won't leave," Bach said. "But I can stay here and wait for you. We're deep in the mine—no one's coming down here just to check if something's wrong."

Kael didn't say another word.

He continued his investigation. Thanks to the maze of tunnels, he was able to explore every corner of the mine—though it took him almost two hours to finish.

Eventually, he stood at the deepest level of the mine, where there was even more ice than the previous areas. Kael swept his gaze across the chamber. He didn't bother taking a step forward—one glance was enough to know there was nothing worth seeing.

"No signs of my suit…" Kael muttered in disappointment. "Hmm… she separated me from it. She must've sent it somewhere else. Probably another planet… Do I have to leave this one?"

His mind churned, his plans shifting depending on each new thought.

The New One company… they know something. Why else would they not abandon this mine? And those Half-Aegis suits... Kael narrowed his eyes, recalling Carina and her team.

They were the only group he'd seen wearing Half-Aegis Exoskeletons. Normally, Kael wouldn't have suspected anything. People with money could get suits—as long as they could pay. But the design of their suits… there was a faint resemblance to the Exo-Primeval Aegis.

Have they acquired my suit? Kael wondered.

But it was still too early to jump to conclusions. He didn't have enough information. Besides, the Exo-Primeval's popularity had spanned the entire universe—plenty of people would've tried to copy the design.

"But that resemblance… it's faint, but it's there," Kael said, placing a hand under his chin.

Kael could tell if an Exoskeleton suit was a copy—even if the replica was nearly perfect. It was like handling money—he just knew. One was fake. The other was genuine.

And when he thought about those Half-Aegis suits… he could feel a very faint hint of genuineness.

This was the first time Kael had ever felt something like this.

It tugged at his heart—like it was trying to tell him something.

"And that boy's gloves…" Kael's mind wandered to the young man, Trey.

Trey had a pair of white gloves—ones he didn't use. Or maybe he couldn't. Kael could feel a faint trace of genuineness from his White Prime suit in them. It was one of the reasons he wanted to keep Trey close, even though there was no real need to.

"If my suit isn't on this planet… why the hint of genuineness?" Kael muttered. He stood still, thinking for a moment longer before deciding to head back.

He turned around—then caught a glimpse of something.

"Oh?" Kael raised an eyebrow and walked deeper into the ice.

He found a particular piece of ice, reaching up to his waist. The ice itself was ordinary, but the impression frozen within it made Kael's eyes widen.

He bent down, touching the cavity. Feeling the edges put a smile on his face.

"It was here."

The shape left in the ice resembled a bracelet—almost like the Status Band Kael was currently wearing. As his fingers traced the frozen imprint, an image formed in his mind. He remembered the item clearly: the Primeval Drive.

A white bracelet with cryptic symbols and faint circuitry. The design was both futuristic and minimal. But what made the item truly special—was its purpose. It allowed Kael to access his Exoskeleton Suit.

With just a tap from the bracelet, the Aegis Prime would form around his body in a flash of light. He wouldn't need to wear it manually—it would simply manifest.

When Pink removed his suit, the Exoskeleton reverted into the Primeval Drive. No matter the distance or location—even if the Aegis Prime suit was scattered across the universe—it would always return and reform into that white bracelet.

Kael had been searching for that item ever since waking up here.

Unfortunately, it looked like someone had already gotten to it first.

The imprint left in the ice was a sign—a high-intensity laser had been used to extract the Drive.

And knowing the durability of Pink's ice, they must've spent weeks—possibly months—firing lasers at it before finally prying the Drive loose.

Kael stood up, his eyes gleaming as he stared at the mark in the ice.

"New One… it seems you guys have it."

He stayed there a moment longer, then turned and made his way back to Bach Ponce. Along the way, his plans shifted once more—

Only this time, things became clearer.

…

When Kael returned to the tunnel where he'd left Bach, he found the old man fast asleep.

He approached and tapped him a few times.

"We can go now," Kael said as Bach stirred and opened his eyes.

"Did you find what you were looking for?" Bach asked while trying to stand.

"Yes," Kael nodded, a smile on his face.

Luckily, he was the kind of person who liked to be thorough.

If he'd given up—thinking there was nothing left to find—he never would've learned that someone had already taken his Primeval Drive.

"What is it?" Bach asked, though he was already expecting Kael not to answer.

"My Primeval Drive," Kael said casually, as if the words weren't earth-shattering.

And sure enough, when the miner heard that, he froze on the spot—eyes wide, mouth open.

"You… You…" Bach stuttered, completely at a loss.

Primeval Drive? Really?! This guy still thinks he's the legendary White Prime?! Bach cleared his throat, gathering his thoughts with a sharp cough.

"Let me get this straight, and I want you to answer honestly… you really think you're the White Prime?"

"I know you don't believe me," Kael said, shrugging. "Like I said before, it's up to you whether you believe me or not. I personally believe I'm telling the truth."

Bach was left speechless. The idea that the actual White Primeval was standing right in front of him—it just didn't work in his head. If he told anyone that the White Prime was with him, they'd laugh their asses off and call him crazy.

But the crazy one was this guy standing right in front of him.

Kael kept claiming to be the White Aegis Primeval—and they'd already confirmed he was dead serious about it. Still, the idea that this young man could really be Kael Draven had never fully clicked in Bach's mind.

Maybe he's got some kind of delusional disorder—one where he actually believes he's the White Prime…

But then again, how the hell did Kael even end up in this mine? Naked and sleeping inside that thick layer of ice?

"You weren't kidding when you told me you came out of that ice?" Bach asked again, letting out a sigh. He'd had enough of all this insane talk.

"Yes," Kael nodded. "For a hundred years."

Bach narrowed his eyes at him, then shook his head. "I still don't believe you. I just can't. If you want to think you're the legendary White Prime, go ahead. Doesn't matter to me—as long as you don't bring trouble to me or my family."

"You think I'm delusional, right?" Kael smiled faintly. "But you're still helping me. Why?"

"Maybe you just wandered in here and passed out in the ice. I don't need to know the real story—maybe you did something that forced you into hiding. And as for me helping you… like I said, it's just a gut feeling. That, and I really hate the upper management," Bach said, speaking honestly.

"A gut feeling…" Kael chuckled. "I hope it's not wrong."

"I hope so too," the miner laughed. "I don't wanna ask anything else about you. Thinking about all this hurts my old brain. Believing it? That'll fry it."

"I think that's for the best," Kael agreed.

The two of them began making their way out of the mine, making sure this time that no one would notice them.

Once they got back to their vehicle, the miner hit the gas, and they drove toward Bach's house.

Inside the vehicle, Kael stared out the window, watching the massive moon hanging in the sky, lost deep in thought.

I'll have to investigate that company… Kael thought, his eyes narrowing with a dangerous glint.

The vehicle sped along the highway, and it didn't take long before they reached their destination.

Stepping out, Kael walked straight toward the house without even waiting for the miner.

Seeing this, the miner was left speechless once again. "Does he think he owns the place?" he muttered.

Bach had already decided—Kael could stay at his house for as long as he wanted.

Clearly, the guy didn't have anywhere else to go. And while Kael was suspicious as hell and obviously hiding something he didn't want to share, Bach had already started helping him. Might as well see it through to the end.

Besides, Kael could fight—and not just a little. Even Primers in suits had trouble dealing with him. It was like Bach had just picked up a personal bodyguard. And someone with that kind of strength showing up now? The timing couldn't be more perfect. If Kael hadn't been here, Milan's ex-husband might've gotten what he wanted.

Thinking about it, Bach couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Maybe his gut feeling really was right.