Having handed over the Space Bandits to the system army, we are now being held hostage by the system army and subjected to harsh interrogation - no wonder.

"I'm really sorry, but I really appreciate it."

I was bowed down by the top of the system army defending this Rifil system.

After handing over the still breathing Space Bandits to the forces of the Rifil system as they rushed to the battlefield to protect the captive Elves, we towed the Bandit's large vessel on Black Lotus to the Rifil Prime Colony.

As soon as we arrived, a pick-up car arrived from the Reefil Prime Colony's system headquarters, and General Gem Dar, the leader of the Reefil system army, asked us to greet him personally about the incident, and he is still here.

By the way, the appearance of His Excellency General Gem Dar is a dandy good-looking beard.How old is this man?

"As I've said many times before, don't worry too much because it's a coincidence.It was an act of sincerity. "

I did not act under the noble will to save the hostages, but simply wanted to capture the big Starfleet ship as unharmed as possible, so I went out of my way to fight white soldiers, so it was very uncomfortable to be thanked this way.It was just because I really liked it, I don't know if it was up to me or not, because I might have blown up the ship with every prisoner elf.

"If that's what you say, I'll do it.I just want you to know that we are deeply grateful.You saved the lives of many innocent people. "

I got it. I got it.

It seems like you're really appreciated, and it's a lot of pressure.The pressure of gratitude is terrible.This one was really whimsical, but I was overwhelmed by the gratitude that was directed at me.It was really just for capturing large ships and training in white warfare, as well as training Mimi in white warfare operations.

"In addition to the prize money, you can expect a bounty and a thank you note.It will take a few days for the administrative procedure, so please stay relaxed in the colony during that time. "

"Well, anyway, it's convenient because I was going to stay in the colony for a while."

"To this colony? If you don't mind, may I ask why you visited the Rifil system?

"It's a tour of the mountains.There's an elf on the crew.I had a chance to talk to you about Elf's home planet, so I stretched out thinking I might enjoy some rare food and drinks or get some rare deals.Luckily, three of my crew, including me, have senior citizenship, so we can apply for a drop. "

"Hmm, three of them....."

His Excellency General Gem Dar strokes his jaw as impressed.

From my point of view, the system around citizenship in the Graccan Empire is somewhat complex and strange, but it is very simple with regard to senior citizenship.Citizens with advanced citizenship can step into any colony or planet or live there if they wish, provided they follow the prescribed procedures, unless the Empire imposes special restrictions.In addition, only visitors, not residents, can accompany up to two citizens who are senior citizens... well, this is what it's like.

I mean, at the moment, I have three senior citizens, Mimi and Elma, so Mei, Tina and Whiska can all come down to the planet together.No, because May is a maid, does that mean she handles equipment...?

"But that's convenient.In fact, among the prisoners you helped were the children and sons of the most powerful family in Rifil IV. "

"Ah... I see?

When I visited the prisoner's cell, I remembered the beauty who had spoken to me without losing her courage in that situation, and the handsome man who had been laser-shot and was dying.Maybe those two?

"Well, there's one thing about you that I think about when I actually get here."

"Well, that would be good.However, in my opinion, this is definitely going to happen, so I want you to stay that way. "

"I understand."



"Haah, oh my god.My shoulders are stiff. "

Yes, good day.

"Good work, Hiro-sama."

You're bored, sweetheart.

"Good work, oniisan."

Returning to Black Lotus and going to the cafeteria in the break space, everyone but me was there.Mei stood behind me silently and rubbed my shoulders in the seat with exquisite hands.Hmm, Mae's service is at last exhausted.The boulder is May.

So, how's the progress?

"I'm still working on my descent application.I wonder why there are so many entries in this procedure. "

"I can't help it because it's a bureau job.Where's Mimi? "

"I'm working on the Black Lotus shipment and the Starfleet shipment.It's hard because there are quite a lot of products. "

"I had plenty of cargo in my hold.If it's not worth much here, don't force me to sell it. I think it's a good idea to take it in the direction of the Black Lotus. "

"Okay."

Now Mimi is also a completely reliable operator.It may be time to review the allocation.

"What about Tina and Whiska?

"We have no plans to renovate the ship."

"I checked it and found it was unexpectedly well constructed, so I think I can handle it with interior cleaning and repair, as well as replacing armor plates and thrusters and replacing equipment."

"I see. I'll leave it to the professionals.I always charge for repair parts. "

Acknowledgement of points of convergence

"Yes"

Of course, repairs cost money.Ultimately, to cure the destroyed device, appropriate components are needed, so it will cost materials to make those components, and it will also cost money to buy ready-made products.Especially since it was a single-ship catch this time, it is impossible to remove the missing parts and components from the wreckage of other ships, so it will take a considerable amount of effort and expense to renovate them.Of course, it doesn't seem to outweigh the profit from the sale of the ship, so I'm sure Tina and Whiska will think about repairing it.

"And I'm throwing the details at you."

"Can you help me?

Elma pressurizes her with a smile, but ignores it.That kind of input work would be inefficient if we did it alone, right?

"Shall I tell you what the General said?Well, that wasn't a big deal. "

and told him that among the prisoners who had been rescued in advance, there were children and sons of the clan who had power at the destination, Rifil IV.

"I see...."

"Is that so...."

"This is Whiskey's victory."

"Ahahah...."

I don't know what the bet was, but while I was visiting the General, I was betting on how trouble would roll in this time.Yeah, well, even if it's such a trivial thing, it's actually like a mercenary, yes.Elma must have taken the lead.

"Well, no matter how powerful a clan is, it's nothing compared to an empire."

That's a bad comparison.

Tina laughs at Kerakera when she hears my words.

In fact, even though it is said that it is a powerful clan, it is only about Li Phil IV.I may have the title of Empire, but it's more like a wooden edge than an empire.A powerful clan in Refill IV is a Japanese sense of facial role in town hall clubs and so on.

"It's better not to lick it too much.This Refill system is a system in the Empire's prints, but it's a species' home planet.Moreover, the head of the clan that is rooted in the home planet, or its immediate system... For us traveling through space, the Rifil system is only one of countless systems, and Rifil IV is only a tiny habitable planet in that tiny system, but for many people who don't fly out into space, their planet is the whole world. "

Hmm.

"I see...."

I see.

Me, Mimi, and Tina each take Elma's words and think.Whiska was silently thinking about the meaning of Elma's words.

"Nevertheless, I'm on the rescue side, so I don't think I'm going to be treated that way.But let's be careful.We should be careful about intercultural exchanges. "

When humans raised the white flag with the intention of surrendering, it meant a declaration of war that was unprecedented for aliens, and that caused the killing of each other in the mud... what an animation there was.

"In that sense, Elma is counting on you."

"I've only been here once in a while, and I don't remember much."

"If you're building a unique culture, maybe there's a manner-guide for visitors?May, check it out. "

"I understand, I'll take care of it."

In this way, the first day of my stay in the Refill system ended with a procedural inquiry and the retrieval of materials.