episode_0015

Before sortie.

As I was looking through the mock battle videos of Lavender Whiteley, wondering what weapons would be suitable for her, one possibility came to mind.

‘What if I throw a melee weapon?’

Coincidentally, the weapon supplied was a ‘beam axe’, that is, an ‘axe’.

‘What if I swing the ax and throw it away with a screech?’

Instructors must keep all situations in mind when teaching.

You are shooting at an ally from behind with a beam rifle, but what would you do if an opponent suddenly pops out at a mid-range distance?

Should I get closer and attack, or should I throw the weapon I am holding?

I decided it was closer to the latter.

I wanted to make a space Viking by holding an ax in both hands and swinging it wildly, but I was worried that he would suddenly throw the ax too far.

In that case, the only remaining direction is ‘physical education’.

The best attack method is to utilize the aircraft’s own body and swing the body itself.

However, safety had to be pursued while charging, and the most appropriate method had to be selected among the existing weapons.

In one way, I had Lavender Whitely attach beam axes to Tal Harkon’s arms.

Instead of tying the hand and handle, a beam ax like a rake was attached to the outside of the arm to swing it.

The idea was the back blow she showed while exterminating magnolia bugs.

I caught a glimpse of the possibility of an arm blade from the way it instinctively turned its body and struck with its arms against the enemy aircraft that popped out from the side.

‘It’s not yet a perfect arm blade, but the shape of the arm blade is enough.’

purple.

At a faster speed than the opponent.

Shows an overwhelming response to enemies that come within range.

Piyung.

Look at that peregrine falcon, which dodges slow enemy attacks with very light movements and swings its arms wide towards the body of the ether monster to cut it down.

Kaga River!!

The blade of the beam ax cuts down the rusty body of the bad omen so as not to damage the ether.

In an instant, the space opened up, and the inner space of the gas that had been filled with ether was immediately revealed.

Creep, creak!

The blade of the beam ax, sparkling with activated ether energy, cuts off the ether that extends like long branches inside the enemy aircraft.

As the etheric frame, which had taken root like a tree branch, was cut off in place of the rusted and damaged main frame that penetrated into the aircraft, the bad omen Pajarovine’s monoeye gradually lost its light and stopped operating.

‘Ghost of war. Bye.’

The moment the weapon’s power source is completely cut off, the weapon no longer moves.

One, two, three at once.

As the specter of a runaway AI breathed its last breath with only the command ‘annihilate the enemy’ left, a lavender-like cluster of lights seemed to momentarily sparkle on the booster of the aircraft as it advanced, sprinkling Harkon’s unique white starlight.

“Enemy reaction: All roasted. Enemy aircraft, all destroyed.”

[Haa, haa, haa…!]

Lavender is breathing heavily.

Panting like someone who ran at full speed until the sound of ‘stop’ was heard.

“Well done. lavender. As expected, my eyes were not wrong.”

[This, this…]

“Although it was a real battle, I showed off my skills to the fullest against an enemy that was slower than a slug. Even if you get stung by a slug, a hole will puncture your body.”

[However, not a single one was pierced… hehe…]

“Okay. As expected, you are a great ace.”

The fact that she is able to achieve such good results even though it is her first time in combat is clearly proof that she has trained tremendously so far.

She may feel awkward fighting alongside her comrades, but she has taken down countless bugs and ethereal monsters since taking the helm as a pilot.

Even if it’s a simulation, it’s strange that even on the first real battle, you can’t deal with ether monsters that are like junk cars.

‘Were the concerns of the academy professors really concerns about safety?’

Putting students into practice?

Just like I did with the Hareport, external training allows for practical training as long as you follow the procedures properly and receive clear approval.

Nevertheless, there are many reasons why teachers are so fierce.

Someone other than Lavender should step up as the representative of the colony.

I don’t want to see a rolling stone pretending to make money.

Or maybe I just didn’t want to spend the already insufficient budget on something that didn’t seem to produce any results.

‘It’s the perfect performance to overcome all of that at once.’

Lieutenant Natalia is probably organizing the report, but if I were to organize it myself…

“The first performance evaluation score is 70 points.”

[yes?]

“You fulfilled the exact educational goals of this instructor’s first class assignment. I’ll send a drone to retrieve resources, so don’t cut down the drone for no reason and return to Haliport slowly.”

[Well, I won’t attack that drone…!]

Lavender’s breathing became more stable, as if the joke had eased her tension slightly.

[Lavender Whitely, I will return!]

“Okay. Listen to it when you get back.”

I launched the resource recovery drone that was waiting in Haliport’s hangar.

[star. star. star.]

The spherical AI control robots attached to each drone cling to Pajarovine’s body, saying their device names and flashing their eyes.

Jijijijijing.

It is always a sight to see the cutting machine with both arms stretched out from the drone cutting off the ether and the rusty body and starting to apply the ether.

Someone described that scene as ‘mineral slaughter.’

Beasts discard their bones to obtain skin and flesh, but the opposite is true for ether monsters.

The destroyed, worn-out, and corroded fragments of the older generation are nothing more than scrap metal.

The only thing of value to humanity is the ether mineral that dwells in the scrap metal like a ghost and contains the will to destroy humanity, and the only traces of ether that can be recycled as an energy resource.

Whether it is used as a container for new ether resources.

Whether used as a pipe through which ether can flow.

Or, you can put another ether in it and use it by filling it with ether energy in a battery manner.

The broken aircraft has its own value as scrap metal, but the only thing that makes money is the ether that sprouts like crystals inside the scrap metal.

[Instructor! Did I do well?!]

“Okay. Well done.”

[Well, by the way… may I ask why it is 70 points…?]

Lavender, approaching Haliport, swings her arm blade widely and asks.

Although it was a little awkward to gesture with the aircraft, I was slightly worried that the blade might be pointed at me, so I held the Haliport back slightly.

“First, turn off the beam ax. How long are you going to consume energy?”

[Oh, sorry!]

“It is good to remain on guard even after the battle is over, but if you approach an ally with a flashing blade, think about the feelings of the ally facing you.”

[Sorry… Is that a point deduction factor…?]

It seems that Lavender is the type of person who cares a lot about scores.

“No. My skills as a pilot were 40 out of 40. You fully followed your orders, and as easily as taking something out of your pocket, you charged towards the ether monster and took it down.”

-1 point for each number of point deductions due to being hit. Not applicable.

-2 points per aircraft damage due to unnecessary close contact when contacting an enemy. Not applicable.

In addition, all kinds of points deductions are comprehensively analyzed to make a decision.

“The pilot was perfect. The remaining point deduction factors are the aircraft and the environment.”

[ah….]

“If the command chain is rated 30 out of 30, then the aircraft and supply in general can be said to be 0 out of 0.”

To put it simply:

“Student 40 points. Instructor 30 points. And the Academy score is 0.”

[Foot… Isn’t that recorded?]

“Even if I am listening in real time, I have no intention of withdrawing my remarks.”

You must be listening.

You can remotely view the video records that are automatically saved on the server at Halliport, or you can watch the scene through Ensign Natalia.

“They will know better why I gave the academy a score of 0. Since you tried to treat a student who didn’t have any problems with actual use like this in clothes that don’t fit him and treat him like that in the name of ‘a friendly mistake,’ now I’m going to wash my eyes and look at you again.”

now.

All that remains is to secure funds by selling the ether of the ether monster that has been secured this time.

“Whether you quickly change aircraft, install new armament, or purchase reinforced armament, there is only one conclusion. You don’t have to control it according to the aircraft.”

[A suitable aircraft for me….]

“Must be customized.”

A custom aircraft that only Lavender Whitely can drive.

“Do you know what the qualifications for an Ace are?”

[Uh, the most skilled pilot…?]

“No. When you think of a certain aircraft, the image is that only that person is riding it.”

How can an aircraft that just anyone flies be an ace aircraft?

“An ace can become an ace even if he rides another aircraft, but only the ace pilot can ride that aircraft. That is truly the mechanic ace pilot of this universe.”

[ace….]

“Then, let’s return soon-”

Beep beep.

Something, an abnormal signal was caught on the radar.

“…!!”

The entire Haliport began to glow red.

“Lavender! Return to dock immediately -”

[Instructor! Oh, that!]

Lavender turns the aircraft sideways and turns on the beam ax blade again.

[Um, what the heck is that…!]

“……’Jasuriang(紫獸狼)’.”

excuse me.

Beyond the universe.

“Take care, Lavender Whitely. That is.”

A red flame shines across the sky like a comet.

“There are only 12 in this universe, [Ether Bus] with infinite ether.”

A giant wolf of purple starlight, dividing the universe, runs as if drawing the Milky Way.

“A mechanic of origin that uses the ether of origin as its engine. One of the ancient weapons that can be said to be the origin of all mechanics.”

Its appearance is similar to that of a magnetic giant star.

“Fenrir.”

SS class, space monster.

“…Guardian of the Ether Bus, pursued by all colonies.”

The beast of creation.

The heart is made of infinite ether.

[…….]

“Really, no matter how many times I look at it, it still shines brightly.”

The purple wolf running through space scattered violet stardust and disappeared into the distance beyond the universe.

like.

As if celebrating Lavender’s first victory.