episode_0014

Early morning, 5:40.

There were still 20 minutes left until the appointment time, but I had already arrived at the appointment location.

Wearing a suit and mask as usual, I entered the third factory and quickly inspected the promised supplies.

“Still, Ace ensures investment.”

In the 3rd Factory, a fairly large Harley Porter was sitting comfortably.

The fact that it is a shuttle large enough to accommodate four Harkon Abandarte means that it is that large.

Of course, I was impressed by its size, which was so large that it was no exaggeration to say that it was a fairly small assault-type battleship.

‘Actually, I took everything out of there.’

Who said that?

This Halliporter, his nickname is ‘Damas’.

It is a product that gives up design, safety, speed, and combat functions solely for the sake of ‘loading efficiency.’

‘Rather good.’

There is no need to go on a grand field trip to another college on a battleship or have a mock sparring match, but simply go to Masil, located about 2 hours away, and have a day-trip field experience.

The fact that it was a space monster eradication that doubled as practical training stimulated the teachers’ anxiety, but in the end, I succeeded in getting permission from the teachers, including Vice Principal Stella.

‘It doesn’t matter if there are a hundred conditions instead of five. ‘As long as I can raise funds.’

Even if it means handing over a portion of the funds earned to them as if it were taxes, it is much better than squeezing the hard work out of a desperately poor foundation.

Just now, I’ve squeezed out all those high blood pressures, and one of those high blood pressures is coming over there.

Jerk, jerk.

“Nice to meet you, instructor.”

A woman with short black hair wearing Starlight Colony’s distinctive white uniform approached me and saluted.

“I am Second Lieutenant Natalia, a member of the Starlight Colony 2nd Defense Force’s ‘Flash Unit’. Loyalty.”

“Until you salute me…”

“All academy instructors are treated as honorary lieutenants.”

“…grunt.”

They say he is a talented person sent by the Foundation through the colony, but I never thought they would send a soldier who is FM itself.

“Still, I am an instructor from outside, so you don’t have to be too harsh.”

“No. As a person responsible for the safety of the instructor’s educational activities, I will only do my best in my duties.”

Beyond the somewhat cold and indifferent look, a hint of hostility is felt.

Although he came out early in the morning for a mission, he also seemed dissatisfied with having to take students to a dangerous area outside the colony.

“Perhaps this is the ether obtained through this ether monster extermination training. Do you take some from the military?”

“……I haven’t heard anything.”

I guess it really doesn’t exist.

‘What are we going to do?’

Still, I sent someone, and even though the Colony Defense Force is affiliated with the Starlight Foundation, there should be at least some feedback.

“Is that so? Of course I thought there was such a thing, but if it doesn’t, there’s nothing I can do.”

If travel expenses are incurred simply in the name of a mission, this is an example of a person who will write a detailed and accurate report on our educational activities.

“I will leave you with the best I can.”

“What is that….”

“After defeating the ether monster, we will return to the colony and do some maintenance at the National Guard dock. If the Haliport is too heavy, it will be difficult, so let the National Guard take off unnecessary luggage.”

“…….”

Even if it was FM, if you said it this way, you would understand.

“Well, that’s what will happen if you overload the ether, including the corpse of the ether monster, to the point where it becomes difficult for the Halliport to move. Haha.”

“…Overload control is the National Guard’s duty.”

It seems like it was passed down.

And thanks to that subtle offer of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Ensign Natalia’s hostility towards me seems to have eased slightly.

“Then, instructor Cloud. I would like to discuss the mission of the ‘Green Camp B Team’…”

“We will discuss that together when the platoon members come.”

Now, there is not much time left until the appointment time.

“When student Lavender Whitely arrives, I will take the Haliport and go straight out of the colony to give you an overview of the operation. You probably already know this.”

“I am aware of this. The problem is that educational activities can only take place if there are students.”

Ensign Natalia pointed to the closed door.

“What happens if you don’t come?”

“…….”

“Last night, I heard that a story about Cloud Instructor was circulating in ‘Eta’.”

Ether time.

Bamboo Forest is an anonymous bulletin board, a community mainly comprised of Starlight Academy students, and some of which can be viewed by graduates as well.

“They are called ‘resellers’ who provide practical training to students in the name of education and make money based on that to enrich their own pockets.”

“I didn’t really plan on hiding it, but of course everyone found out.”

Reseller.

Yesterday, I was questioned in the teacher’s office, but I have a stigma other than the stigma of being a reseller.

“I cannot tell you the details because it is a contractual matter of confidentiality, but I have not committed any illegal acts.”

“They package it as a reseller, but don’t you know that it’s actually ‘reselling’?”

“Yes. Let’s resell it.”

Although reseller technology and resellers do their own packaging, the fact that it is a resale does not change.

And the person I resold was the student I taught.

“I just help students move to a place where they can grow and develop in the best environment.”

“…….”

” Then, without knowing the value of the student, I gave it away at a low price, but when they realized its true value, they gave me this nickname to insult me. It’s similar to a sports scout.”

I simply developed the pilot, who was classified as C-class, through my own training and put it back on the market as S-class.

“I just want talented students to shine in a place where their talents can shine the brightest. I also think that the financial gain gained in the process is a result that must be achieved through the expression of talent.”

“Performance, is it?”

“Yes. It is true that I received a small amount of money in the process, but it is difficult to say anything more than that because it is confidential.”

Even if I tell you, I don’t understand.

Anyway, if I try to convince you, it doesn’t mean anything to me.

“It would be better to teach at least one more student while explaining this in detail. Coincidentally, he’s coming over there.”

5:59:57.

Coo coo coo coo.

The door to the third factory opens.

An awkward person’s image appeared from the shadow cast at the entrance, and I put on the mask with my hand.

“…Ah.”

After lightly clearing my throat.

“I don’t have time to say hello to you and say good morning. Get on Harkon, Lavender student.”

“Oh, yes!”

Lavender, wearing an academy uniform and carrying a light luggage, ran toward Haliport immediately following my instructions.

“Then let’s get going, Ensign. Ensign, board Harkon N, and in case of emergency, please immediately open the dock and respond.”

“Okay…I heard wrong?”

“If it is about Haliport operation.”

I pointed to the driver’s seat of the port.

“I drive it myself.”

* * *

About 2 hours later.

After leaving the colony and emerging into the vast dark sea illuminated by darkness and starlight, we headed to our destination, Point.

“Ah. Can you hear me, Lavender.”

[yes! I can hear you well!]

Lavender, who was already on her Harkon, was wearing a pilot suit specifically for space warfare and nodded her helmet loudly.

“It is an entry-level model, so it will not fit the body tightly. Is there anything uncomfortable?”

[I feel a little tight in my chest…]

“Next time, I’ll prepare a larger size. It’s my fault.”

Lavender’s pilot suit seen through the camera was in the form of tights that were tight to the body, and the chest area was so tight that it felt stuffy just by looking at it.

‘It will never happen.’

I don’t know if the suit has a little extra space to let in more air, but it’s not necessary to have space so that the body is compressed like a corset.

Even if you end up floating in space as a lost child, if there is enough air in the suit, you will have a little more time to survive.

“Are you satisfied with the weapons supplied?”

[Ah yes! It’s a little awkward, but…]

Flashing.

The ether attached to the surface of the ‘melee weapon’ attached to the arms of Harkon, riding on Lavender, sparkled.

[I know the method well, so I’ll do my best!]

“Okay. It’s okay for weapons to break. Instead, what you should be most concerned about is your safety.”

If you think about safety, it is right to give her a gun, but I have to think about not only Lavender’s safety, but also the safety of Lieutenant Natalia and I.

‘If you give him a gun for no reason, he might end up shooting Haliport during a melee.’

While taking an evasive maneuver due to a sudden attack by an ether monster, you end up in the firing line where Lavender’s gun can be pointed?

Piyung.

ending.

Death and special promotion to level 2.

‘I don’t want that yet.’

Even if you die when you die, such a dog-like death is not acceptable.

I wouldn’t know if my death becomes the cornerstone of Lavender’s growth and protecting the universe, but that’s not the case, and it’s even more unacceptable for an ally to explode to death before I can teach her properly.

‘Suppress those who come over there instead of me.’

As we approached the rendezvous point, the ‘enemy’ slowly began to be detected on the radar.

“Enemy found ahead. As for the identification reaction…4 ether monsters.”

It is similar to a mock battle.

“Eroded ‘bad omen’, .”

At that time it was Magnolia Bugs, but this time it was a humanoid mobile weapon similar to Toei’s Harkon.

These guys, with ether minerals attached to them as if filling in broken parts here and there, are looking for ‘humans’ with one of their damaged mono-eyes shining brightly.

“The opponent is the runaway AI remaining in the aircraft. I’ll attack with all my might to kill you, so do your best to avoid it while approaching.”

[Ah, I understand! then…!]

“Hatch open. Disconnect.”

Thump, thump.

In the center of the dock’s oscillator spread out towards the enemy, Lavender’s Harkon places both feet on the rail.

“System All Green. Sortie.”

[Lavender Whitely, Harkon! …I’m going—!]

Pusheee!!

Following the thrusters of the rail connected to the bridge, Lavender Harkon ran out of Haliport with great force.

Flashing.

The etheric light that shines throughout the body is the brilliant light of a diamond.

“Chop and destroy everything that comes near.”

The light was also shining on both arms of Harkon, who was advancing with Lavender.

[Instructor. I have a question.]

“What is it, Ensign Natalia?”

[…What on earth is swinging a beam ax attached to the back of your arm?]

“The weapon has not been ordered yet, so I had no choice but to attach it to both arms.”

The beam axes shining on Harkon’s arms were not in her hands, but the handle and the back of the ax blade were attached entirely to the backs of Harkon’s arms.

“[Arm Blade].”

The slowly approaching etheric omen raises its arms like a zombie and raises its beam lifeple, but-

“Lavender.”

Lavender’s Harkon approaches the booster at once.

“You have become stronger.”

I dodged the beam rifle fire by turning my head slightly to the side.

“Charge.”

Sigh!

Swinging the beam ax on his arm like a blade, he cut down the ether monster – the specter of bad omen.