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

"It is the bravery and brilliance of those who won the winning seat in the White Blade, White Soldier, Space and all matches. Use it with praise."

"... thankful happiness"

This is the middle of nowhere. Apparently it is a place for His Majesty the Emperor of the Graccan Empire to meet and exchange words with those who descend publicly.

After the battle with Captain Banks, we were led straight down to Imperial Castle by a Kingsguard ship, and when we got off the ship, we were taken politely - guided and congratulated, and thus taken out before His Majesty the Emperor. This seems to be an OK place for media access, and this situation, which Me, Mimi and Elma see as His Majesty the Emperor and are honored for martial arts, is being broadcast live throughout the Empire. Most likely, the video arrives a few days to a week late, even if it's a live feed on the periphery that takes time to communicate the information.

"First of all, the crew of their ships will be given their status as First Reich Nationals as a reward. Otherwise, Captain Hilo's ship shall be granted the right of passage for the gateways present within the Empire. Helps me serve as a mercenary, but good."

"Thank you very much."

My status as a First Reich citizen as well, but I honestly appreciate the gateway traffic rights. The range of action will be exceptionally wide if the gateway is made freely available.

"Also give 50 million Enel as a prize money for anything else. This is a personal reward from the rest for showing strength in all the matches before you. I'll take it."

"Thank you very much."

That's what I said and drowned my head. I guess ”personal” is like an apology money for swinging us at your convenience. That's what I got. Most importantly, His Majesty the Emperor must have done everything in his power to keep Mimi from being targeted by weird people, so much for resentment - no, this guy definitely prioritized personal fun too. But you gave me money, so I'll flush it all down to the water. I'm an adult.

If you are also an emperor of the Galactic Empire, you cannot do so, such as bow your head and apologize. Or even if they do, I'm in trouble. Very troublesome. I'm sure it would be a fuss to scratch the Emperor's authority.

So His Majesty the Emperor showed sincerity with a truly understandable thing called gold. Nothing can visualize sincerity more so than gold. That would also be a lot of money if you gave me 50 million enels. Well, I guess the thought of asking for Mimi as my great-uncle is also in.

"Uhm, it's good to encourage you in the future"

With that said, His Majesty the Emperor nodded satisfactorily and withdrew from the sight. After this ritual, we finally became free.

"Oh boy, now you can finally say goodbye from Imperial Castle"

"Master Hiro had a tough time, really a lot of things"

"We were just relaxed except during the last space war... well, it was a valuable experience"

"You've become friends with Her Royal Highness!

That's what Mimi says and smiles as she prepares to launch Krishna.

After the ceremony at the end of the previous match, we decided to leave Imperial Castle early. Because I was originally allowed to stay in Imperial Castle to participate in the match before you, so I thought it would be a good idea to free up earlier than the match before you ended.

I was also worried about staying poorly for a long time and getting caught up in some imperial entanglement hassle. I don't think so, but it's us anyway...!

That's why we've gone through all the procedures fast and are flying out of Imperial Castle now. I'm going to head back to the Glakius Secondary Colony once and pick up the mechanic sisters. I'm halfway under house arrest because of your sudden decision. The two of them have been in an admirable state of unattended play for the past nine days. Well, I've been in touch a little bit with the messaging app, and I'm not so worried because neither of you look like kids anyway.

"In the meantime, when I get back to the ship, I'd like to relax while we proceed with the descent procedure to the Imperial City again."

"Well, I have to go to Chris' mansion, too."

"I think it would be a good idea to proceed with arranging battle bots during the process. I need to get in touch with Commander Serena."

"Well, I must ask Lieutenant Colonel Serena to keep her promise."

"There's probably some contact from the media, so we'll have to deal with that, too"

"Was that there too... I wonder if I can manage to buckle it"

I have a position with Teena and Whisker, and that's not how we're going. That's a pain in the ass, at all.

"That's a lot to do. Let's at least hope everything goes smoothly."

"I don't know if I can..."

"Sounds impossible..."

"Stop giving up from the beginning..."

Exhale into the threesome.

"Even if something happens, your husbands will be able to get over it. Just like before."

"I hope so."

I don't know if we can handle the trouble that comes down to us every time.

"Dear Hiro, permission to take off has been granted!

"Oh, shall we go then? You ready for this?

"Ha!"

"Yes."

"Anytime."

"Then it's time to go. Goal, Glakius Secondary Colony"

"Yes, I will set the course"

"Generator output, moving to cruise mode. Pathway clear."

"Undocking. Krishna, we're leaving."

Krishna floats and rises with the thrust of the posture control thruster and begins to accelerate by the injection of the main thruster. Krishna, with her bow pointed at the sky, accelerates and increases altitude, but with the work of inertial controls, the strain on personnel in the cockpit is surprisingly small. It's a far better level than the jet coaster I rode when I was on Earth.

Eventually Krishna escaped the atmosphere of the imperial capital and reached space.

"I didn't know you'd feel safer out of the gravity zone..."

"Haha, I'd be more horrified to be in space than I am in the Imperial Capital, too, to be honest"

"Me too. So you're soaking up your head in mercenary life. How's May?

Speaking to Elma, May patted her eyes once before tilting her neck, thinking a little and opening her teasing mouth.

"I'm not sure. But spending time with you... yes, my heart is at ease"

"My heart's at ease, I totally agree"

"Right. I enjoyed wearing a beautiful dress and having tea with Her Royal Highness, but I guess this is where I am."

I agree with Mae's words as well as mine.

"Shall we go home then? Our home is our home."

"Right. All right, I'll fly!

That's what I said, I sprayed the afterburner and let Krishna pull the tail of the light.