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What is the highest efficiency that one ace pilot can achieve?

Of course, victory is achieved through a short assault.

Without any friendly aircraft involved, only one aircraft charges into the enemy camp, defeats all enemies, and achieves victory.

In that sense, this simulation is data that anyone aiming to become a ‘special ace’ has tried at least once.

“Any colony ace can achieve this feat within 8 minutes.”

I delivered information about the simulation to the seven pilots gathered in the briefing room – five Green Camp members, Natalia, and instructor Aria.

“Gas used, unlimited. Weapons used, unlimited. Use ether output, unlimited. Enemy power is fixed.”

From Lavender to Aria, everyone is busy looking at the simulation data.

“This is why all the famous people in the universe are challenging this score.”

“Instructor! I have a question.”

Andy, our faithful leader, raised his hand.

“Okay. What?”

“The official record for first place in the mock match is 5 minutes and 9 seconds. It is said that Sagittarius’ [Singung] personally took on the challenge in his own aircraft…”

“Really? When was the data updated?”

“…the day before yesterday.”

As Andy said, the shrine is currently ranked first in the official rankings.

“There are many people who take on challenges unofficially and upload records, but aren’t all of these records here also uploaded with actual simulation videos?”

“That’s right.”

“By the way, where on earth is the ‘4 minutes and 33 seconds’ record that Captain Maria mentioned?”

In a way, Andy’s question is a natural one.

There is no 4-minute time frame in any records, and even Shin Gung, the most famous for quick maneuvers, recorded a time in the low 5-minute range.

“That’s-”

“Of course, this is a score that this guy took in real life a long time ago!”

Behind me, Captain Maria appeared, clasped my shoulder and revealed the truth.

“Eh?!”

“What is it? Didn’t everyone know who they were?”

In response to the students’ shocked reactions, Maria noticed me.

“Honey, have you decided to completely hide your identity by wearing a mask? Probably not? You said you clearly revealed your affiliation during the interview…?”

“I revealed that I was part of the Galaxy Unit. However, he did not talk about what kind of combat he experienced or what kind of enemy he faced.”

“Why?”

“Why? Because it doesn’t help.”

There was no reason to teach students the memories of a battlefield where the word mock did not exist and only live ammunition was used.

“There was no need to scrape and make a mess.”

“Was it?”

“The situation is different now.”

At least until now.

“As you can see, the Taurus general wants to test how great your power and potential are.”

I got out of Maria’s arms and gained some distance.

“Try not to hide it. 4 minutes 33 seconds. This is a simulation created based on data from actual fights by this instructor.”

“Wow….”

The students’ expressions change.

“Don’t you believe it? Coincidentally, if it is a testimony, Captain Maria can give it here.”

“I saw it in person~ Wow, it was amazing. Destroyed six battleships in less than five minutes. Even one was large.”

Maria praised me with a somewhat ecstatic look on her face, but I wasn’t particularly proud of my major or anything like that.

“It was really amazing back then.”

“…….”

Gas suck?

Before talking about such things, it was a real battle.

How many crew members are on one medium-sized ship?

That’s five.

There was even one large ship that carried more people than the five ships.

At least several thousand people.

4 minutes and 33 seconds is the time when one colony tried to fight against the galactic forces with all its might, including its souls, but all of its lives were scattered into the ether dust of the universe.

I’m not proud of that.

I may have thought it was bragging at the time, but even more so now that I’m older.

and-

“Honey, this was an unbelievable performance, wasn’t it? Hehehe. It’s not like it barely fits within ten fingers.”

“You just spread gold on your face.”

“It’s true, right? Should I recite the ‘10 White Cavalry Pledge’ in front of these kids?”

“Kill.”

We can’t instill strange things in our children for no reason.

“Look at this. I think there are already kids who are curious?”

“Hanae. This is data that doesn’t come up even if you search.”

“Tch….”

While the others were secretly curious, Hanae was secretly tapping on the terminal, so they sent out a warning.

“Instructor. Could you please speak for a moment? Those 10 pledges…”

“Ha. It’s like a ritual. It was just an opponent worth risking his life to fight for, or a pledge that a knight would recite to survive on such a battlefield.”

“Before the sortie, he said a few things, and when he said those things, he came back alive and kept his promise, so that’s why it got that name~ For example…”

Maria cleared her throat and placed her hand on her chest.

“If you come back alive from this fight, let’s go for a walk in the sea of stars together.”

“…….”

“Surprisingly, our Cloud, who came back alive after saying those words, actually went for a walk with his girlfriend at the time! Hahang.”

The students flinch at Maria’s words.

Lavender licked her lips, and even Aria, who had been quiet, crossed her arms and twisted the corner of her mouth.

Suddenly, I feel a chill running down my spine.

Why?

Is the air conditioner blowing this way?

“There are many other things, but this time, if we only talk about the 4 minutes and 33 seconds… Ugh, this is probably the best!”

Captain Maria operated the terminal and-

[Hahahahaha—!!]

Somewhere, a rather frivolous sound of laughter rang out.

[God, you will have to kneel before me!! Hahahaㅡㅡㅡ!]

“Instructor, instructor?! This is…!”

“This is a penalty for drinking. It’s synthetic.”

It’s real.

“I swear with my soul. No, why do I still have this?”

“Isn’t it perfect for synthesis? I happen to be wearing a mask too. It’s the perfect source for propaganda.”

“Don’t do it. Because I’m going to sue you.”

“Haha. I’m scared, how could I do something like that? It’s a joke, a joke.”

Maria smiled and turned off the audio playback.

I was a little worried that the number of files in the panel that seemed to be passing by was not the same, but Maria is not the kind of person who would play something like that carelessly…

“Depending on the timing of this mock battle, let’s reveal the shameful dark history of our Cloud instructor!”

“What.”

Suddenly, I was caught as a prize.

“Hey. for a moment. What?”

“A photo of a cloud instructor from his active duty days! It’s a recorded voice!! And….”

“Maria.”

“Some combat data from active duty.”

“!!!”

The students’ eyes changed.

“How about it? It’s quite tempting, isn’t it?”

“…It’s definitely effective in boosting motivation, but shouldn’t you ask for the person’s permission?”

“That’s why we’re talking now. I will discuss product selection with you and only open what you decide. Okay then?”

“…Tsk.”

It’s already a trend.

The students’ ears have already perked up at the mention of combat data from my time on active duty, and even the timid Jace is showing interest by whetting his appetite.

“Instructor’s….”

“I can’t stand this.”

Lavender and Aria also have lights in their eyes.

Do I really want the data from my time on active duty?

‘but. I can do it verbally, but I don’t have any electronic data.’

If Maria says she has some of my battle data, I might be able to get it this time under the pretext of taking a look at it.

If it helps students improve their skills, doing business with Maria isn’t that bad.

“Good. Well then, you can practice as much as you want until you get to Starlight Colony over there. The showdown… can be done with this record.”

“Are you not doing a mock battle between platoons?”

“Oh, that?”

Maria glanced at me at Andy’s words, then smiled and answered.

“Reporting these results?”

* * *

After Maria left.

While all the students at Green Camp sat in the new simulator capsule, each person took on the challenge of ‘4 minutes and 33 seconds’.

“What are you curious about, Lavender?”

“Um, so many things?”

Lavender did not enter the simulator, but came next to me holding a notebook.

“Once others see it, it will look like a student asking a question to an instructor, right?”

“It looks like you have something you want to ask me, even while disguising yourself like that. Do we have to talk about it alone?”

“Well, there is that, but you can’t go to Harkon because of that, right?”

As Lavender said, we cannot ascend Harkon because of the Fenrir problem.

If you do something like that, you will be immediately discovered by the Taurus Colony.

“This is really, really talking about what if.”

“Okay. It’s a story that has zero chance of happening.”

“What if I had just arrived at the colony and the Creator saw me and said he would liberate the colony if I lifted the barrier and became his master?”

At first glance, it seems like a no-brainer.

But I know, and Lavender knows.

“Well. Will the Red Moon open my heart to you easily?”

“I don’t know! The best ace in the colony! A talent recognized by instructor Cloud! Transcendentally beautiful girl! It might steal the heart of the Creation Tree.”

“That is correct. So, when that happens, what do you wonder?”

“…Hmm!”

Lavender cleared her throat for a moment.

“From what I heard, Changsei can be transferred to another aircraft.”

“That’s right. In fact, there were many cases like that.”

“Of course, then.”

Lavender pointed to the new simulator.

“…Which aircraft would suit me, could you please take a look at the new model?”