I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship, so I Became a Space Mercenary

"What's the progress of the strategy?" "Yes, Captain. It was a bit happening, but it's okay to say it's fine." Nii, Iaimumu

Switch the display tab to Mercenaries currently earning ... I looked up at the prize money that one mercenary earned on the screen that was switched, and I opened my eyes. It has destroyed four more medium-sized ships, and some mercenaries have shot down smaller ships. He seemed to be fighting now, and the prize money was steadily rising while watching.

"Isn't there any such mercenary in our star system?" "Well, this is indeed ... a gold-ranked, or platinum-ranked battle. It's a name I've never seen."

The correspondent said he had never seen a name, but for me it was a familiar name.

"Please give me the data" "Hah"

After checking the data, he was again. A self-proclaimed mercenary on an unfamiliar ship. It looks like he's officially mercenary now.

"... Bronze rank?" "It's not the result of bronze rank. Registration is about a week since registration. Is this result in bronze rank since registration was originally a military pilot? No ace class. "" Yeah, yeah ... "

I remember that self-proclaimed mercenary. It must have been a little above my age. I'm not a retired military pilot. Then you should be older. And he didn't feel any military-like atmosphere at all. If anything, it's more like a normal person than a soldier. I didn't feel much like a mercenary. If you think about it, that's an unusual story. Judging from the battle results, he knows that the ship he is on is a first-class battleship. However, a ship can't take full advantage of its performance without any decent rider. In addition, maneuvering such a battleship requires extraordinary concentration. It is very difficult to maintain that concentration in an environment that is constantly at risk of life. Some people may need to take medication or suggest hypnosis. In other words, he is a civilian who seems to have no connection with ships, but has the skills and courage to handle such a battleship. What should I say without saying this is abnormal? Who he is ... more interested.

"The score difference is steadily increasing ... this is likely to be the second and triple score."

Can I use a triple score? I don't think it's going to work at this pace.

"Be careful, keep all the data you can get."

Listening to Ai Iam's response, I once again turned to the tactical map, which overlooked the entire battlefield. The conclusion is almost over.

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The operation has ended. The pirates' ships have been wiped out, now it's time to search for survivors and retrieve supplies and useful debris scattered around the battlefield. That said, my ship doesn't have the equipment to search for survivors, so I leave it to the Starships and I'm dedicated to getting loot.

"Hiro, why don't you get in touch with this?" "It's first-come-first-served if you've jumped out of the cargo of a ship into outer space. I don't have to worry about salvage from there. ''

However, this time I flew around a large area, and the collection points were scattered here and there, so it was tedious. Nevertheless, it is impossible to skip this. There is no doubt that the subjugation rewards and achievements from the star troops alone will make a big profit, but salvage items stripped from destroyed pirate ships can be stupid. In particular, when attacking such a pirate base, pirates often fly out of the base with all the supplies and rare metals.

"Now, work and work." "Hilo-sama seems to be having fun ..." "Well, it's much more fun than killing bees on a boat. Sometimes unexpected treasures come out. Isn't it fun? "" Well, I'm worried about Elma ... "" Mimi is kind ... Well, it looks like the ship was wrecked, but fortunately or unfortunately, I went into it Was a star warship and I'm sure it's safe. "" Is that so? "" Oh. The warship has full-fledged medical facilities and a doctor. Don't worry. " Is that good? "

Mimi looks relieved. Yeah, there's no danger of life, but it's pretty dangerous in financial terms. In addition to the cost of repairing expensive ships, the cost of repairing partially destroyed battleships will be borne out ... oh scary scary. It may be cold, but there is no reason to take care of it, or there is no reason to see it. I took care of both mercenary registration and Mimi's case, but that was a matter of paying a large amount of brewed sake as compensation, and in that sense I could not lend and borrow. That doesn't mean I'm not grateful, but if she took a lot of debt in this case, it's too weak as a reason for me to take over for her. First of all, she is an independent veteran mercenary. Baking a spouse without being asked would be extra care. If you can help me, I will help as much as I can.

"Well, let's get a treasure. Mimi also learns the steps while watching my work. It's not that difficult."

Fly a recovery drone over the wreckage of a drifting ship and scan inside to retrieve the cargo. Hmmm, food, sake, ammunition. This area is classic. Contact, refined industrial metal? This doesn't sell at a fairly high price. Others: air purifiers and spare parts, water purifiers and filters, and other colony maintenance components. This also sells. The products around here are used to maintain colonies and stations, so they can be sold at reasonable prices anywhere. But what can be said to be treasure ... oh, rare metal. This is good though the number is small. Good money straight.

"Hiro, there are many things." "There are many things. I'm glad if there are many rare metals." "Yeah.

Some of the supplies collected by the drone are unclear, so let's do a detailed scan. Quartz? Quartz in a strangely tightly sealed container. This is ... no way.

"Ah, uh ... this is that." "What is it?" "This is a" singing crystal "... a little dangerous thing?" "That's right. Do you take it home?" That's right. "

Is there a possibility that some lovers can sell high? By the way, this singing crystal is a very special item, and it is a very dangerous item that when destroyed in space, a large amount of space monsters will suddenly come in from nowhere. The space monsters that come out are not really strong opponents, but the problem is the number. Hundreds to thousands of space monsters come in at once, so it is impossible to manage with a single ship. Stella Online has stated that at least 10 or more parties should be organized and challenged. It is an item that generates what is called a raid boss or raid quest. Actually, there are a few tricks that use this guy ... Well, given the current situation, it might be insurance to keep it secretly. It looks like the international situation is kinky.

"Take it home. Secretly" "Is it secret?" "Yeah, secretly"

It shouldn't be a banned item, but if found, it's a nuisance. As a matter of fact, this ship has a little special cargo space that can escape scanning, so let's store it there. e? What is it used for? Hahaha, because some illegal goods are useful. It can not be helped. The mercenary tastes like that. Having collected supplies until the cargo was full, we returned to the Turmaine Prime Colony with other mercenaries and star troops. It seems that Elma's white ferry was also towed ... Is it possible to repair it? I guess it's almost a renewal because the frame itself was lazy. Or, in spite of the enormous difference in the ship's mass, I was worried about how fast I was going to break down the battleship ... I was really worried whether Elma was safe. Communication comes in where I thought so. It's not sent to me, but to all ships, including mercenaries.

"This declares the end of the operation. Everyone was a hard time. The pirates' bases were completely destroyed, and most of the ships were destroyed. This will make this system safe for a while. "

For a while. The system is rich in mining resources and close to national borders. After a while, they will spring up from somewhere again. It's hard to imagine whether it's an insect or something.

"Regarding mercenary rewards will be transferred to your account as soon as the results of the battle are over. It will be paid at least two days later. '

It's a delicate place to see early or late. In the case of games, rewards were obtained immediately after returning to the base, but this is the reality. It seems fast enough for organizations like the military and government offices to finish counting and pay in just two days. This time lag was normal, and mercenaries did not complain. Apparently, it doesn't matter if it takes a while, because there is no fear of being deceived. Certainly, on days when the payments promised by the military or government organizations are rebelled, authority is severely lost. Of course I have no complaints. If you don't get the money right away, you won't be living tomorrow.

"Okay, Mimi, send me a docking request." "Yes, I see."

Mimi operates the console for the operator and sends a request for hunger cooking to the Turmaine Prime Colony. Soon after, a hanger bay to dock from control was specified. This is the first docking request, but Mimi seems to be working without any problems. Don't be afraid to cause a contact accident in such a place, so dock the ship carefully according to the guide marker. The sound of the connection between Gashan and the hanger bay sounds, and the ship is locked and begins to be transported into the airlock. For now, this is all you need. This feeling of security when safely docked in Hanger Bay is the same in games and in real life.

"What's going on, Hi-sama?" "From now on, yes. Well, it's a rest period until the money is paid. I'm tired mentally and physically."

Remove the seat belt, get up from the cockpit and stretch your body. I'm really tired of my body. During fighting manoeuvres, you will always be exposed to the powerful G, so your body will gain strength, and your hands holding the control stick will naturally gain strength. Even though I was sitting in the cockpit, I feel tired after doing intense exercise. Operate the console while standing next to the cockpit and run the aircraft self-check program. We've done a pretty hard fight, and this time we need some maintenance. I would have to reload ammunition and fuel.

"No, not that. Where do we go and what to do in the future?" "Where do we go and what?"

It's a very philosophical question. Where do people come from, where do they go, what they do and what they leave ...

"First of all, it's the purpose or goal of my journey." "Yes." "I want a detached house with a garden in a prime location on some planetary habitat." "It's a grand goal. "Yes or no"

He eats as much as he wants when he likes with his unearned income, sleeps when he wants to sleep, and plays as much as he wants. I want to live such a life. I don't say this because I'm going to be disillusioned.

"It might be good for Mimi to think about some goals. It's hard to live just to live." "Yes ... I never thought about that." I want to taste the universe's gourmet, or look around the mysterious scenery that spreads through the universe.

A sightseeing trip for a gourmet trip? I have to say it myself, isn't that bad too? Alright, let's call it my sub-goal.

"I like the gourmet of the whole universe. Let's do it." "Good. Then I wonder if I'll go with it." "That's why. My goal is to eat the whole universe with Hiro-sama. I'll do it! "

Hold your hands tightly and applaud Mimi who gets excited. Now, a harapeco monster that consumes the entire universe has been born here.

"I can't afford to lose weight, so I'll do my best to exercise!" "Yes. I think Mimi can put on some more meat."

Mimi, stroking her stomach as if confirming her body, suddenly shook her body. what? What happened?

"Um, um, you're a bit sweaty, so you're going to take a shower?"

Mimi exits the cockpit with an unnatural movement as if hiding her lower body. What happened? I thought.

"... Is it leaking?"

The ship wasn't hurt, but in today's battle it was shot by a pirate ship. It was all stopped by the shield, but Mimi, who was first in combat, might have been a little stimulating. I sniffed and sniffed the smell in the cockpit, but I didn't feel that kind of smell. Did you wear diapers?

"... I feel like a pervert. Let's stop!"

I decided to stop pursuing any further and go to the kitchen. Let's say I take a shower and rest after I replenish water and calories.