episode_0058

I spoke boldly in front of students, but as an instructor, I needed someone to talk seriously with.

A temptation even more serious than that of Artemis Colony.

It was everyone’s dream that most of the students at Starlight Colony wanted to escape their hometown and go to a larger colony, a colony corresponding to the 12 constellations.

That is now possible.

I was just drifting through space and caught a space pirate, and I was able to become a Taurus citizen by just signing a document.

About this, I came to discuss this with Instructor Aria, but-

“To be honest, I am pessimistic. The Starlight Colony is alive.”

Contrary to my expectations, Instructor Aria took a quite negative stance.

“Starlight Colony is a colony that has difficulty being self-sufficient. Although there is an agricultural plant, agricultural products are not produced on a regular basis every month.”

In order for a colony to be self-sufficient, it needs at least Artemis, or rather the entire Starlight Colony, farmland.

I think someone did that before.

It is said that self-sufficiency in outer space will be possible only if the entire Korean peninsula, which can be called Earth, my home, is pushed all the way to the plains and only wheat is produced there.

“Or there is one more possibility, but it seems impossible.”

“Possibility?”

“Ether Bus and Genesis Water provide food to the citizens of Starlight Colony.”

“……Certainly, it is not impossible.”

Although it is like consuming etheric energy, etheric energy can freely provide the energy necessary for human life activities if the Creator wants to do so.

Even if you don’t eat a full meal, you will receive a fluid injection and the ether will be converted inside your body to produce the same effect as glucose or protein.

This story is impossible without Genesis Water.

and.

“Maybe it’s possible.”

“Red Moon is Starlight Colony?”

“……Maybe?”

no.

Red Moon is not the seed for that.

This guy is the type of creation beast that doesn’t like humans very much.

What came to mind was that it was established as an energy source inside the Starlight Colony.

Another Genesis Tree that has taken root in the underground hangar may be feeding the people of Starlight Colony.

The moment those expectations collapse, you become desperate.

“I hope Starlight Colony is safe.”

“Hey, Instructor Cloud. There is one thing I would like to ask.”

“What is it?”

“If Starlight Colony is truly in a state where recovery is no longer possible.”

Aria took a serious stance and looked at me.

“Would you like to go to Virgo Colony with me?”

“Virgo Colony?”

“Yes.”

“Shall we go to Virgo Academy and continue as an instructor?”

“…at least it will be better than Taurus, which is close to militarism. Of course, Virgo Colony is not a very good place for a man to live, but I will vouch for Instructor Cloud’s identity. If you do not want to disclose your past experience.”

“Haha, just hearing that makes me feel relieved.”

There were many people who told me to settle down in the universe where I was wandering around like Bupyeong Elementary School, but hearing it in this situation gave me something new.

Maybe it’s because I’m tired.

As I traveled around various colonies not as a pilot but as a tutor or temporary instructor, I may have thought of this as my final settlement.

okay.

last.

“Thank you for your favor. And thanks to you, I can definitely trust you.”

“What?”

“Starlight Colony is alive.”

I got up from the bed.

“If there is a reason why Red Moon is holding on until now, it is probably because it is waiting for me to appear.”

“…….”

I reached out to Aria and pressed my index finger to her lips.

“Taurus, Captain Maria is just trying to think that any of the students can stimulate Red Moon. She also doesn’t want to reveal my identity.”

“Why is that so?”

“Even though Captain Maria is on active duty, I had a higher rank and authority before retirement.”

Although I was a pilot, I was a person belonging to a quite special class.

“Are you carelessly informing or disclosing that I am here? Then Captain Maria, you will never achieve what you want.”

“Drawing the instructor to Taurus or capturing Red Moon?”

“Both. Because, well, this could be my boasting.”

That’s right, I’m proud.

“He was famous as an ace in the Galaxy Unit, so if he knew I was here, the 12 Zodiacs would immediately raid against this Maclops, right?”

“To catch the instructor?”

“Okay. I don’t know anyone in Virgo Colony, so I can’t say anything, but among my connections there are several representatives of the 12 Constellations Colony?”

I even saved the lives of two people.

“So, if I were to ask the exact question, it’s not that Instructor Aria will invite me to the colony, but rather, I can take Instructor Aria wherever she wants.”

“Really?”

“Okay then. Is there somewhere you want to go? Even though our time together as co-teachers was short, considering my relationship with Instructor Aria, there’s nothing I can’t give her.”

Since you never know when you will die, being able to do something for someone before you die is valuable in many ways.

“Then.”

Instructor Aria extended her hand towards me.

“Let’s go back. To our home.”

“…Okay.”

I shook hands with Instructor Aria.

“I will definitely go back. To Starlight Academy.”

* * *

As a refugee, I have to do some kind of productive work, even though I can barely eat anything.

But are you going to catch space pirates?

What crazy space pirate would come near the Taurus oversized ship Marklops?

Rather, when they see Marklops passing by, they suddenly throw away their base and run away.

So eradicating space pirates is impossible.

However, if you just eat the three meals a day, even if it’s only for a day or two, after the fifth day, you literally become a stranger.

So something has to be done.

Of course, I, as well as the academy students, must do something to repay the meals and environment provided by Taurus Colony, at least in small amounts.

“Let’s have a mock battle?”

“Okay. It’s okay for everyone to come forward. All members of the special platoon team can step forward, or even the ace in the maiden position can step forward. Oh, that soldier in the National Guard is fine too!”

“You are confident.”

“No matter what, I’m full of confidence. Our kids are regular soldiers?”

Maria gave us money to pay for our meals.

“You don’t fight aboard the actual Harkon, but you fight in a mock battle simulator. How about it?”

“Are you using Taurus’ simulator? In the latest style?”

“Okay. It’s cutting edge.”

“…….”

“Why? Are you scared?”

“No, I’m not scared.”

The opportunity has come.

“I thought it would be a good opportunity to try out various things that I had never tried at Starlight Academy.”

“What?”

“Thank you, Maria. Thanks to you, my kids have a chance to drive a high-end after-sales service even though it is a simulation.”

For reference, all AS that is operated through simulation must purchase a license.

Those operated by individuals can be purchased relatively cheaply, but if you try to purchase them at the colony level, even for educational purposes, you will need a huge budget.

Therefore, most of Starlight Academy’s mock capsules were low-end aircraft such as Harkon.

Most AS aircraft grades are classified as C class or lower.

In the meantime, do you provide a simulator that allows you to freely control the aircraft?

“Thank you so much. In return, I will use all my skills and overwhelm the Taurus regular army.”

“Ahaha! It’s fun. Do you think the kids are that good? Are you very confident?”

Maria burst out laughing.

“Even if there is an ace in Virgo, can the pilot survive on his own?”

“Ace is not limited to instructor Aria.”

“What?”

“Did you forget? Ace means that anyone can become an ace.”

“…You can do it pretty convincingly, but you know that there is a clear difference in skill, right?”

Maria snorted and laughed at me.

“It’s not like you’re going to play in his place. But how can we lose?”

“You have to guess to know whether something is long or short. Don’t argue for no reason, just form a team. A platoon unit is good, or it can be organized as a fleet interception battle.”

Since it is a mock battle, the situation can be created quite interestingly.

“Or should I try Magnolia Bugs Blood? Otherwise, stop AI robots?”

“Ha. Didn’t you call us for a mock battle to deal with the AI?”

Just as I previously summoned four Magnolia Bugs through Lavender’s training, mock battles can create situations in various forms.

“Hmm…. Okay. Then, how about doing this?”

“…Hey. Maria.”

“Why? This is what you liked the most.”

Maria brought up a simulation situation.

“Battleship raids and continuous shootdowns through small number of AS operations at the platoon level. In particular, destroying all five medium-sized battleships and one large ship through a short AS breakthrough.”

“…….”

“4 minutes 33 seconds. Did you know that there are still many people challenging world records?”

“…The aircraft was just good.”

My eyes were good at that time.

“But maybe that record can be broken this time.”

“You’re really confident. Aria, is that friend that good?”

“Aria is good too, but.”

I believe.

“If our students can work together, they can produce as much power as any other squadron.”

Lavender can do it.