episode_0047

[morning. 2 hours before operation time, battleship hangar.]

The county is a very ascetic place.

In order to maintain the military’s combat power, the freedom of soldiers is significantly restricted, and in the face of this freedom, human desires are also suppressed.

This is especially true for women.

The military is a place where the instinctive desires of males, beyond their mental desires for the opposite sex, are significantly limited.

If you have risen to the level of an executive, you may not know it, but in your position as a soldier, you cannot help but be swayed by male instincts in many ways.

In a word, being crazy about women.

And if you become crazy about women like that-

“So, Ensign Natalia, are you saying that the entire unit under your command was bewitched by the women of the Artemis Colony and boycotted their participation in the extermination of space pirates?”

“Well, that.”

“Even though you gave the order?”

“Yes….”

Even the orders of executives are ignored, resulting in so-called ‘unsophisticated’ behavior.

“There is no shame. As a commander, I cannot raise my head in shame. It is clearly my responsibility…”

“Raise your head. There is no one to hold them responsible.”

“Yes?”

“Even if military law is not followed, what does it mean when the colony that will be judged by that military law is now ruled by the Red Moon?”

Even if military law is violated, there is no longer a place to judge it, and there is no one who says they will be held accountable, so what reason is there to follow military law?

“It may seem like an extreme situation, but this is not a problem with your command. Would you say it is a problem that comes from the differences between men and women?”

“…….”

“If you were a man, you might have fallen for the temptation of Artemis Colony. It was so terribly sticky, wasn’t it?”

“Yes….”

Although I did threaten Actaeon by saying, ‘Don’t mess with the students.’

“Still, I didn’t expect it to be so simple and that I would end up listening to them.”

Against the soldiers of the Colony Defense Force, the Artemis Colony tried desperately to persuade them.

Since I don’t have money, I do it with my body.

In the colony, pretty women secretly visit at night with a bottle of alcohol and launch a hand-to-hand attack. How could a young man in his early 20s, a former soldier (by force), not fall for it?

“Cloud instructor. Was there something like that towards the instructor? Honey trap.”

“It’s a bit hard to call it a trap, but unfortunately, I guess they didn’t intend to recruit the man with the suspicious mask.”

“…….”

“Because what they need is not students or teachers, but farmers. In that sense, it’s a win-win. In many ways, you’ll be ruining your face.”

“Maybe I should have comforted them…”

“That’s not true.”

What crazy thing is this woman saying now?

“Instructor Natalia did nothing wrong. Of course, it would be wrong to force military law on them and say, ‘If you don’t follow it, you will be shot.’”

“…….”

“Did you say something?”

“No. I almost did it right before.”

I did it.

She is quite an extreme woman.

It’s dangerous, but it’s not that bad because you have a soldier’s mentality.

“It’s okay. Fortunately, there was no major problem with power, and my mind became clearer thanks to that.”

“Yes?”

“…….”

I wonder if I’m just talking to Natalia and then scratching her and making a pimple.

My mouth is itching.

-Why are they trying to exterminate space pirates, but are trying to take out National Guard soldiers who will actually be a huge force?

-Common sense tells us that if they are the ones living in the colony in the future, wouldn’t they be able to gain points from the colony people by showing off the space pirates?

-Did he simply ask to stay because he was afraid of dealing with space pirates or because he was worried that those he tried to persuade would die?

“…At least I can promise myself that I won’t abandon the academy because I’m bewitched by a woman like them.”

“Ah, that’s what it means.”

“Yes.”

It’s suspicious.

Although it is an inductive inference based on statistics, there is no need to confuse anyone who will climb Harkon and participate in the battle from now on.

“I have one favor to ask of you.”

“Follow orders.”

“Please.”

“If this is what a former member of ‘that unit’ is saying, to me it is an order. Especially when it comes to combat.”

“Well…I’m the one who appreciates that attitude. It’s okay. I’m someone who really hates fights like suicide special attacks or those that force people to die.”

Although the kimchi soup flowing in my body and my perception of history also have an impact –

“A commander like that…?”

“Let’s just say it’s an aversion that comes from experience. Why, there is something like that in the military. There is no need to pass on bad habits to future generations.”

“Ah!”

“Moreover, maintaining full strength is important now. What I’m asking you to do is ‘Lavender’s escort’.”

“If it’s an escort….”

“Just keep your distance and keep following behind.”

“…….”

Natalia licks her lips.

It looks like he wants to say something, but he can’t seem to say it to me.

He heard an order he didn’t want to hear, but his expression looked like he had no choice but to do it because it was an order.

“Guarding Lavender’s rear isn’t just about taking care of a child.”

“Then…?”

“Lower your voice.”

There are many effective methods against such soldiers, but this one is the one that works best.

“Keep it to yourself. There is a high probability that this battle will not be a simple fight with space pirates.”

“……!”

“You follow in Lavender’s footsteps and maintain your strength. If the worst happens, you may have to move.”

“Ah…!”

Natalia is capable and wants to prove her abilities.

“You have a joker card.”

“…Headquarters, we will support you!!”

Although all members of the unit deserted, Natalia’s motivation was stronger than ever.

* * *

Except for the soldiers from the Colony Defense Force, all the remaining personnel boarded the battleship.

“The atmosphere is gloomy.”

The atmosphere on the bridge is calm in many ways.

The operators also seemed displeased with the fact that ‘someone was not on the battleship’, and the captain just stared ahead in silence.

“What is the atmosphere in the hangar, Instructor Aria?”

[worst.]

Aria’s face appeared above the panel.

She had a very cold expression and was about to spit out a swear word with a grim face-

“Suit, it suits you well.”

[…That’s not what you’re talking about.]

Virgo Colony, wearing a pure white pilot suit unique to the Virgo constellation, grunted at me.

[Still, they were comrades who endured drifting together and overcame hardships, but they were the only ones to get off the battleship like this instead of boarding it.]

“Instead, you left Harkon behind.”

[That is more unpleasant. Does it make sense for a soldier to put down his gun?]

“It’s the same in peacetime as in wartime, but now the situation is an apocalypse.”

[……ha.]

Aria is very angry.

The reason I’m sharper than usual is not just because I can wear a pilot suit and go into combat –

[I just hope the worst doesn’t happen.]

As I told her the truth about my suspicions, the resulting stress seemed to have intensified slightly.

“Wouldn’t you like to make a bet?”

[bet?]

“If everything goes as this instructor thinks, you will grant one of my wishes.”

[Then, if it’s the other way around, I guess I can ask the instructor for a wish?]

Aria relaxes her expression and her eyes shine.

[Are there any restrictions?]

“No. I’ll listen to anything. Anything you can give me.”

[Isn’t that a limitation?]

“Unless it’s just asking you to hold your breath and die?”

[…Well, actually, you could say ‘anything’. great. but.]

Aria spoke again with a straight face.

[Don’t tell Miss Lavender.]

“…Huh?”

[My head hurts for no reason.]

“I understand. Well, then.”

I told Natalia that she was a joker, but unfortunately, each pilot was not a card.

Natalia is a joker.

Aria is four cards.

“If you offend him for no reason, you never know how he might go crazy.”

Lavender is-

* * *

“Ah, it was a straight flush angle.”

A woman with a black eyepatch on her face threw away the cards she was holding and stood up.

“Hehe, boss. Die?”

A man with a skinny face licked his tongue as he chewed the cards in front of him.

Although it was only a two pair hand, there is a big difference in the fact that it is ‘complete’.

“Okay. You die, you bastard. Eat it all.”

“Hehe. So, I can’t be the leader without taking out the bottom.”

“What do you say? You’re also skilled at removing the hem, right?”

“When is the right time to just play poker?”

The subordinate picked up the glass in front of him and drank it down in one go.

“Keueook.”

“Ah, because it’s dirty. What are we going to do?”

“Ah, then why not help me get some good alcohol? I only drink cheap moonshine all the time, so I must feel like something is going down my throat.”

“Tsk. To do that, call the kids and get some tools. It’s work.”

“Oh.”

At the woman’s words, the subordinates who were playing their own games stood up one by one.

“Where did you get the job this time?”

“I still have to see it in person to know the details, but I can just eat a transport box.”

“Transportation…? Are you sending it again after the last trade?”

“No. They said a transport ship entered that village. But…”

The woman played with her black eye patch and twisted the corner of her mouth.

“They say there is AS inside?”

“Oh! What?”

“Harkon.”

“No, I would rather ride that…”

“New one.”

“…Isn’t it used anyway if someone has used it once?”

“What do you say? If it’s used, don’t you want to rob it? Get ready.”

Clap, clap.

“It’s wrong for a bitch to wag her tail asking for a bite. is not it?

“Hehe, that’s true too!”

Men, including women, are commonly called space pirates.

“Titan 3, turn on the engine.”