So, when I'm done, I'll go back to space again.
After finishing one job and leaving the atmosphere of Cormatt III, Zia, a formal how-to entertainment, murmured blurrily.
"So we're mercenaries?
"That's also the main thing in battleships, huh? I don't specialize in conspiracy investigation."
"It's like taking axes and chainsaws out for precision surgery."
Protozoans that clearly do not seem natural (?) Unilaterally ravaged them and hit and destroyed a creepy surface structure that seems to be the starting point for the time being, such as Black Lotus' EML. Around this time, heavily armed Imperial Air Force Marines will be raiding some sort of protozoan nest.
"But don't you care? They obviously didn't seem like normal protozoans, did they?
"I would lie if I said I didn't care, but it's out of my jurisdiction. Hitting enemies after an investigation will help, but I can't help but stick my neck out of my field of expertise. Rather, it would be better for the world, for people, and for us, to chase and beat the Space Bandits."
"In other words, it's money!
"Exactly!
"Are you guys okay with that...."
Bischi! Bischi! And seeing me thump up, Zia's confused. What kind of mercenary is this? I'm strong, Krishna is strong, Black Lotus is strong, Mimi and Elma are excellent crews. But that doesn't mean you can do anything.
"In other words, it's the right material. We'll do what we can. Anything that goes through your neck and ruins someone else's life doesn't make you busy."
I see.
Apparently Zia was convinced too. As a matter of fact, if you stick your neck in something extra, the bad luck that's going around about us must be pulling something weird. I don't need any more trouble. He said he was on time.
Besides, at times like this...
Master, I have a report.
Mae's voice broke into Krishna's cockpit to block my words.
"- What's wrong? Oh, have you finished decrypting the data cache?
In the previous transfer attack, two Space Bandit ships were acquired almost intact, with the exception of armor and thrusters. I was either in a hurry to attack the fighter bot, or I left it to May to analyze the data because it was acquired in full form without erasing or destroying the data cache and the data in the black box.
Yes, the location of the space bandits, the transaction data, etc.
"Well then, I'll sell the location data to the Imperial Space Force... No, I'll report it to Chris."
"Yes, I was wondering if that's okay. Christina will be able to work with the Imperial Space Force faster and more forcefully. And I looked into the data on the alien bandits' transactions and found out."
"Oh, what?
"Apparently, someone is attempting to disrupt Earl Darrenwald's planetary colonization business by channelling money and equipment to the Space Bandits. There are flows of funds and supplies that are not commensurate with the size of the space bandits."
"I see... let's talk to Chris about that information as well. I'll handle the setup."
Yes, master. Leave it to me.
I can't get through to Black Lotus with Mae and other media staff on board. Krishna also completed the Atmospheric Departure of Cormatt III. In the meantime, taking a breath, I looked back at Zia, who was sitting on the sub-seat behind the cockpit.
"At times like this, I didn't have to stick my head in here, but the trouble rolled in from over there. It won't work, will it?
"I can't help it. I'm so sorry about that bad luck."
"Don't say that. I won't be bothered by your stories."
If you walk down the road, you meet a beautiful girl chased by a villain. If you go to space, you will pick up a distress signal and help a ship being attacked by a space bandit. If you descend into the colony, you will combine power armor with a mysterious mutant life form. If you defeat a space bandit and fish for loot, you will pick up a beautiful girl. If you go on vacation, the planet will be attacked by a space bandit. If you go with the Imperial Space Force, you will be attacked by a rebel space force. If you escort a noble ship, you will be involved in a trail dispute, and if you go to buy a ship, the beautiful girl (legal Lori) will fly.
And if you request the transportation of supplies for commissioning, you will be involved in the battle between the Imperial Space Force and the crystalline life form, and if you go to the Imperial Capital for the award, you will be thrown into the martial arts club called the game before you.
Yeah, that's fucking bad luck!
"I'm a normal person. If you get in trouble all the time, no matter how much life you have, it's not enough."
I don't know.
Isn't that right?
That's right.
The three of us nodded deeply in Zia's words and showed our sincere agreement. I feel like I'm starting to be an elusive person, but my mind is still ordinary.
Chris, contacted by May, made a quick decision. We quickly and secretly made our way to the Imperial Space Force, gathering the Earl Darrenwald's private soldiers and the Imperial Space Force's elite, and moving in the direction of hitting the Thief's Ajito.
Secretly pursuing this is a common policy when attacking these bandits. For some reason, if you declare to raid a space bandit's Ajito on a large scale, the bandits will escape. Their ears and eyes usually extend to trading colonies. The point is, there are a certain number of people who are receiving money from space bandits and circulating information.
"That's why we have to be careful when attacking Space Bandit Ajito."
"So we can't get off the ship either?"
"That's what it is. It would be a terrible thing if I had zero information from Polori and her mouth outside."
"You don't trust me?
"Because there are many ways to extract information even if the person does not intend to do so. Well, it's only been two days."
Elma and I will explain to Allen and Nia who will ask questions individually.
Krishna and Black Lotus will be docked on the Cormat Prime Colony until the launch order is issued. Well, it will take some time to refurbish and sell off the captured Starfleet, so I guess it's a ship to cross.
"Cleaning the interior of the ship is more difficult than refurbishment."
"I didn't... really"
Last night, when I talked to the two of you who came back, my pretty whiskey eyes were dead. She's right. The Space Bandit's ship was a real mess with dirty interiors. At a level where they say it's faster to remove and replace the interior than to clean it poorly.
Compared to that, your boat is really beautiful.
"It's spacious, it's bright, it's beautiful, and the rice is delicious..."
I told you not to push too hard, but they both seem busy refurbishing two medium-sized ships, leaving the ship early, returning to the ship late, taking a shower, and sleeping right away.
The fighter bots on Black Lotus can also help with the work if they are fully equipped, so I took them with the Black Lotus maintenance bots to Tina and Whiska. I'll be your escort.
By the way, they're both out there, but they haven't talked about the Space Bandit attack in the first place, so there's no need to worry about leaking information. I told them that I would stay for a while and take a break, and that I was waiting for both of them to work. I don't feel like we're both working too hard because of that. Next time, tell Elma to prepare some delicious liquor.
"Mercenaries aren't an easy job either. Do you have a lot to think about?"
I see. I had the image of fighting more bang-bang space bandits and using bang-bang gold to bang around. "
"That's the image, right? I understand."
"I understand. Normally, yes."
This is our standard.
"I think your husband's lifestyle is wonderful."
I like it, but I don't know, because it looks like Wamdo and Zia from Space Dwelg are impressed or a little sad. Mimi and Elma agree, but I don't know. What kind of life do the rest of the mercenaries in this world lead when I'm treated like a stoick? On the contrary, it bothers me.
While everyone bullies me, only May will be on my side. The boulder is May. Today, let me heal my broken heart to the fullest. I'm gonna cry with Mae's chest!
I don't really feel like I'm being played by a mechanical intelligence-specific hand-held tube, but I'm sure it's okay as long as I know it's sweet. Probably.
Thus, we spent a few days in Black Lotus until Chris and the Imperial Space Force were ready to cultivate wisdom for the Space Bandit's Asiatic raid.