I want to live. I don’t want my life to end like this. If I’m going to die anyway, then I’d loved to die living to the fullest. Experimental results said that Variable Stones responded to the strong feelings of people. Certainly, the Variable Stone responded to such feelings and made her move. Linis started talking to the girl inside a cylindrical capsule. – Rise.* *TN: The kanji for this word was “wake up”. Then, the water that filled the inside of the capsule was drained and before long, the girl opened her eyes, blinking in surprise. – Huh? Where am I? Linis asked the girl who surveyed the surroundings, as if spacing out. – What’s your name? – … My name? – Yes, your name. – I’m sorry, I don’t understand. The girl answered while casting down her eyes, looking sad. – What happened to me? – Before that, I’ll tell you your name. Your name is Mei. – Mei? Page 243 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Um, you heard your name but you don’t remember anything, am I correct? – … Yes. The girl nodded. It seemed that a defect of memory had occurred. (Now, what should I do?) At any rate, she would have to talk about it sooner or later, and that would be the key to unlock her memories. Linis, who thought so, wondered the same for the original body of the girl. Now, she decided to tell her what happened and the situation she was in. Obviously, that she became an automata. Page 244 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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– How can I say it? It went beyond my expectations. I’m surprised. The reaction of the girl after she finished talking about everything. Did she understand the situation she was in? Or did she not? An ambiguous answer she didn’t understand at all. Linis asked. – You can’t remember anything about your original self──about Mei? – No, nothing at all… The girl pondered. – I feel like there is someone in me. But it has fallen asleep so profoundly that there’s nothing I can do… – … I see… It appeared that a disturbance of consciousness was taking place. The possibility that she had split personality was high. (I thought it was alright if she could survive in this way, even if this body breaks, but it seems it’s not going smoothly…) Linis smiled with a feeling of self-deprecation. Moreover, even if aging was prevented by soaking the brain in drugs, maintaining a healthy state for 100, 200 years in her current state was impossible. Brains aged, and eventually, death came. Her ability to think would gradually decline. Being alive in such a state made no sense, she wasn’t interested in a self like Page 246 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
that. Besides, the Variable Stone didn’t react strongly to her. In any case, it was impossible to become an automata. This was the conclusion Linis reached to after two months of research. Using the remaining time for automatas was a waste. She had better betting on the child in her belly. (I’ll just do what I can do while I’m alive. For the future generations too──) The research of this technology had to be handed over to someone. But──. Linis gazed at the girl before her. – Excuse me, what I am going to do from now on? Feeling anxiety was normal. The seemingly worried automata girl stared at Linis who was silent and indulged in thought. – You will fight. Linis replied. – Fight? – … Yes. You’re a weapon created to fight against the mysterious invaders called Savages that threaten mankind. It wasn’t a lie. That was the truth. – Grasp this. Try thinking strongly. Page 247 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Linis opened the capsule and presented a Variable Stone to the automata girl. – Think? – Imagine a weapon in your head. Anything is fine. Give it a try. – Understood. The automata girl received the Variable Stone as she was told and decided to do so. However, the Variable Stone only showed a weak brilliance, it didn’t transform. – Umm… what do I do next? – Let me hear something first. What did you imagine? – First a cool great sword! Then a big gun, then… – Enough. Linis stopped the words of the girl. – Given that it’s not transforming with that, then that means you’re not suited to fighting. Based on the situation seen now, she could only say that. – In other words, I’m a failure as an automata? Dropping her shoulders dejectedly, the girl showed she felt sad with all her body. She almost thought she ended up doing something bad. However, Linis had no mercy. – Hmm, I don’t know if you’re a failure, but from my point of view, you’re Page 248 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
not a success. I’m sorry. – *Sniff*…. Then what should I do now? – Let’s see… Linis asked the girl who dropped her shoulders. – Is there something you want to do? – Something I want to do…? There’s nothing that comes into my mind… *Hmm*, putting a hand on her temporal region, the girl pondered. Linis thought, looking at her. (Now, what should I do…?) Was it okay to give this girl to Warslan? Despite being no reaction to Variable Stones, she could be equipped with weapons on her body, turning her into an anti-Savage weapon or a humankilling machine. (But this girl doesn’t seem to be cut out for that…) Linis, who saw the girl still thinking in the same posture even now, showed a soft smile on her face. Judging from the exchange just now, maybe she wasn’t suited to fighting. She would tell Warslan that the experiment failed and that she would be responsible for raising this child──. That was what Linis concluded for her. If she could get her to take care of the newborn child while doing research and experiments, then that should do it. Page 249 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
At any rate, this was the first infected human. A Variant. She didn’t know what would happen. Based on that, this was better than leaving the child to humans. Because of that, Linis told the automata girl frankly. – If so, be my assistant. – … An assistant? – Yes. I’ll be your master. So I’ll give you a name. – A name? – You’re not Mei, are you? So I thought and decided to give you a new name. Yes, what about “Mei Mei”? – Mei Mei? – I take Mei, which is your original name, from「Mei」and 「meido」resulting in Mei Mei. For some reason or another, I think it suits you.* *TN: Meido is the way “maid” is written in furigana. In a different sense, Mei Mei2 . That was also the meaning of the second Mei. – Even so, I think it’s very cute! The girl lightened her facial expression in a flash and struck her palms in front of her chest. – Then, Mei Mei. Do you want to work as my maid? – Yes, of course! There’s no need for Mei Mei to do anything else! Page 250 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Alright. Then, you’ll look for what you want to do while helping me. Okay? – Understood! Around 10 years passed since then. She found what she wanted to do. That was, to be useful to everyone. And──. The next time she died, she would die in happiness. My body already died once. I’m prepared for that. I’m just going to do my best until that day comes. When that day comes, I would like to thank all the people that supported me until now, including Charlotte-sama and Linis-sama who gave me a wonderful time. While feeling a sense of accomplishment──. As if her life could end in happiness as Mei Mei. She just had to keep living with all of her might until that day came. (Surely that should be a repayment for Mei-san and doctor Linis) Mei Mei closed her eyes slowly while thinking so and decided to take a small rest. Page 251 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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Around 15 years ago Near 13 years ago from the present time. While Maria assumes and takes the name of Serivia in an important office to assist the Pope of the Holy Church called the cardinal. Maria alias Serivia was visiting Khmer Kingdom with the Pope and equal cardinals for missionary work. The Khmer Kingdom is a land with many infidel believers who believe in a God different from Puritaria. It’s a place that can be called “enemy territory”. The security of the assembly held in the local palace was strict. However, there were some infidels who went through the strict security and launched an attack. Maria knew that because several screams were raised from the soldiers who were guarding the area around the sanctuary. – Infidels! The infidels came to attack! The voice of a report from a man. Shortly after that, she heard a shriek. Next, a lot of men in black from top to bottom trespassed the palace. Along with the gunshots of light machine guns, the believers were killed one Page 254 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
after another. Among them are cardinals in great numbers who came along to Khmer Kingdom with Maria. – Please escape, Pope-sama! The surviving cardinals were moving to try to escape from the backdoor and addressed to the Pope. The believers who were gathering are starting to flee and surging like an avalanche from the exit which is different from the door where the terrorists entered. Maria tried to start running towards the backdoor with the Pope and other cardinals but infidels appeared from the backdoor too, their escape route was blocked. (Now, what will they do, I wonder?) Maria sighed in her heart. This is not the first time she’s involved in a battle with infidels. Hundreds of years ago there was a history of a longstanding battle with the infidels and she also entered the battlefield as a single Holy Knight. Of course, Maria never suffered a defeat. She has a marvelous ability——the《ability of miracles》. – The pawns of the devil! This is the end. The light machine guns were pointed to Maria and the others as well. Checkmate. As things are, the Pope will die now. (But, I don’t need to protect him) Page 255 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Maria judged so. The actual Pope moved only to increase the influence and magnification of the Holy Church and accumulated the hatred of many infidels. He should take the responsibility for that. Then again, the sounds of the light machine guns echo in the palace. A lot of screams raised following so. Among them, the ones of the Pope were also included. Together with the Pope, believers were killed one after another. But only one person was standing among the ones who wore the vestments of Puritaria. It’s Maria. Her eyes were shining in golden color. ——who the hell is that woman? There was only one person who knew her identity, which is only a cardinal. The infidels are watching Maria with a surprised face. Even though they should have shot her thousands of bullets, rather than falling down, the strange woman has no wounds——. – Ugh, Shoo. Shoot more! Everyone shoot! The man, the leader of the terrorists shouted in panic. Following that voice, they sweep a simultaneous attack on Serivia again. However, the bullets were completely averted by a thin golden membrane that covers her whole body. Page 256 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Before long, the strafe of the terrorists stops. The bullets were used up. Ultimately, the terrorists couldn’t do any damage to Maria. One of the infidels said, looking at the eerie standing Maria who releases a golden radiance from her whole body. – … it’s a miracle…. No way, that’s God isn’t…. The words were leaked out from fear. – Don’t screw with me! *Bang*! The man was shot to death with a rifle, and the leader continued. – God is our only God. The God that those people believe in is a fake God ——to say nothing about that ominous woman being a God or something like that! Responding to those words, Maria raises her mouth with a meaningful smile. Then, her pupils shone much more violently and fired a strong vortex of energy from her whole body. It drags into it not only the terrorists but also the believers of the fallen Holy Church. A few minutes later, when the vortex disappeared. Maria was the only one standing in the sanctuary. (… this became really troublesome…) What is she going to do from now on? Page 257 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Maria sighed among the many corpses. There, a voice was heard. It’s the voice of a fragile woman. – Help, me… Maria headed towards that voice. (How’s that there are persons still alive?) She must dispose of those who have seen her ability. That could be in the past, but if it’s the present world, there’s a high possibility of getting in trouble if she’s found out and she’ll be immediately be called a deviant. – G-god…? It was a girl who was still in her tender years who called out to Maria while watching her. … she has 5 years old, perhaps? Lying down and looking upward, a large woman is weighing on most of her body. She looks like a mother when only looking how she was having a figure similar to embracing the little girl in her arms. Becoming a shield, the little girl barely escaped from death. (God, huh…) Did she say so, looking at the appearance just now? Or else, is she seeing a hallucination or something? Page 258 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
There’s a lot of bleeding from the girl’s body. Even if she leaves her as she is, she won’t be saved anyway. But, just in case. – Yes, I am God. Maria replies, laughing at herself. The God who has developed and raised the human beings on this planet. There’s no doubt about that. – In that case, God…. Save my m-mom… and save, me… The girl extended her arm to Maria. But Maria doesn’t grab that hand. Maria said, pointing to the little girl the muzzle of the gun she took out from the breast pocket. – God is very selfish and is only interested in herself. However, I am only interested in revenge. The planet of the humans is no more than a piece to reach her purpose. It was like that up to now, and it won’t change after this. ——That she survived even to the end is a special service. ——Let’s kill her with a human weapon, a humane ending. Maria shot the gun without hesitation and became the only survivor there, Then Maria was the only survivor in the terrorist incidents caused by the Page 259 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
infidels in the Khmer Kingdom——and as the cardinal of miracles, she was selected as the Pope at a secret meeting after the late Pope. Maria aka Serivia became the current Pope, Serivia Notre Dame Paulo III. It’s the first time in hundreds of years that Maria sits on the chair of the Pope. (It’s a little quicker than I had estimated, but it can’t be helped, right?) Nonetheless, the evolution and development of mankind for hundreds of years has been tremendously quick. They are already trying to advance into space. If they begin, then it can be now. It encourages further development to mankind, so she can return to Planet Notre Dame till it’s time for her abdication. Making the earthlings surpass the Notre Damians. And then, she will return the favor to the earthlings who have evolved so far. ——Harvest time is approaching. Thus, approximately half a year after she became Pope Serivia Notre Dame Paulo III——. A big event that will shake the world will happen. Page 260 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The invasion of the Savages on the globe. That later on would be named as the First Attack. Page 261 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The distance between the two──Fritz and Latia Time passed in Little Garden, when the second year of spring was about to arrive. Fritz and Latia had decided to move to the moon──to Lunaltia Base by the end of this year with Claire Harvey, the Queen of Little Garden. Not only they would leave Little Garden, this was nothing but a momentary farewell between the two of them and the blue star they were born and raised──the Earth. They had never left the United States of Liberia until they enrolled in Little Garden, but in a year, they had gone to various places around the world. Still, there were many places they hadn’t been to. … Speaking of that, they had talked about going to various cities around the world during spring break. As a result, they decided that Yamato would be the first place to go. They accompanied Hayato and Karen to their homeland. Then, they went to the south through Rasiya Empire──they skipped over Qin Empire they visited once and now they visited Khmer Kingdom located in the Middle East. Page 262 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
This country was also the home town of Krovahn, Nakri and Nesat. Until a few years ago, the land was devastated by a long civil war, the public order got worse, its condition was far from stable, but the situation had improved considerably recently. Probably this was due to the efforts of Al-Salaam’s representative Slayers who pledged stability and development of the Middle East region together with Krovahn and the others. They grasped that, even when walking on the streets. When they told they belonged to Little Garden when the people of Khmer Kingdom talked to them, they wished for a handshake. Service was also offered at the shops introduced by Krovahn and co. After they left a store, Latia muttered spontaneously. – It has truly become a nice country, huh. – Yeah. They’re really doing their best. Fritz replied. They walked towards the hotel they planned to stay at in a good mood. Without knowing the ridiculous thing awaiting them after this──. ※※※ Page 263 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– … W-what’s the meaning of this? The face of Latia, who entered the hotel room, was dyed bright red. They had booked a twin room, and yet, this was a double bed. Now, the two of them had to sleep in one bed. Looking confused, Fritz asked. – Latia…. Did you book a room like this? – Y-y-y-y-y-you’re wrong! I’m sure it was a twin room! It was Latia who booked the hotel room. She denied with desperation as she shook her head to the left and right. This shouldn’t be at all, it’s strange. – If so, then the staff made a mistake. I’ll go to confirm it. – Y-yeah! Do so! Fritz immediately left the room and went to the reception. Five minutes later, Fritz returned to the room. – How did it go? I wasn’t wrong, was I? The room was mistaken, right? Latia approached Fritz as she turned her eyes housing such expectations. – It does seem to be like that… Looking troubled, Fritz scratched his head. – Well, it looks like there’s nothing it can be done. Page 264 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– W-what the hell does “it looks like there’s nothing it can be done” mean!? – Well, the thing is… Then Fritz made a mistake and arranged the room. They would have the rooms they booked tomorrow, but they were told to put up with this room for tonight. He told Latia that this hotel, like the hotels in this area, seemed to have no room for tonight. In the middle of this, Latia’s face blushed even more. – T-that means that we have no choice but to sleep in this room!? – That seems to be the case. Their eyes were turned to the bed at the same time. A few several seconds of silence visited. – Ah, that’s right. I forgot one thing. – What, there’s another option or something!? – No, that’s not it. Shaking his head, Fritz continued. – This room seems to be more expensive than the room we booked, so they gave us a discount. They said we could drink the drinks in the fridge as we like too. – That’s great, but I can’t be actually happy though… Haa…, Latia sighed deeply and turned her eyes to the bed again. Not only 2, but 4 or 5 people could easily sleep in it, it was that big. – W-well, the bed is big, so we can manage something. – If you don’t like sleeping together, I’ll sleep on the sofa. Page 265 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– I-I won’t stop you if you want to do so, but there’s no bed cover, is there…? If you were to catch a cold, our travel plans will go crazy from tomorrow… – In other words, you want to sleep in the bed with me? – I-I’m not saying that! – Yeah yeah, what about the bath? – I’m fine going later. – Okay. Fritz disappeared into the dressing room. Latia pulled her luggage into the room and sat down on the bed. They had slept in the same room numerous times until now. However, many years had passed since they slept in one bed. 5 years──. No, maybe close to 10 years. (In the same bed as Fritz…) What crossed her mind was her own sleeping figure while being hugged by Fritz. Moreover, both were naked──. (… w-what the hell am I thinking!?) However, during this trip──. If they were going to develop a profound relationship now, wasn’t this the opportunity for it? Page 266 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
(Although I say this, Fritz doesn’t see me as a woman) That was the case even today. Only she being nervous was somewhat embarrassing. (Calm down, calm down! Pull yourself together, Latia!) Latia shook her head to shake off the delusion. Eventually, the sound of the shower stopped. – … Ah… Latia was so surprised she jumped up, seeing Fritz coming out of the dressing room. – Hey, you! What on earth are you thinking!? – What is it? Why are you shouting like that all of a sudden? – Goddammit! W-why are you c-coming out n-naked!? As Latia said, Fritz had come out of the dressing room with underpants and a towel in his hand. – Isn’t it a bit late for that? This is how I always am, no? Certainly, it was as he said. Even during this trip, Fritz changed in front of Latia without having to change clothes in the dressing room. Still──. – So noisy, today is special! Latia threw a pillow at Fritz. That hit Fritz splendidly. – Ouch! What are you doing? Page 267 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Those are my words! I’m taking a bath! Meanwhile, get dressed! As she hid her bright red face with the clothes she had in her hands, Latia headed to the bathroom, passing next to Fritz who picked up the pillow. ※※※ (Jeez, what is Fritz thinking…?) Her heart didn’t calm down, even when taking a cold shower on her head. On the contrary, when she was submerged in the bathtub, she had the feeling that not only her body was burning, but also that her heart was pounding. (What is really happening…? I’m way too weird…) Latia slapped her cheeks with both hands. To regain her sanity. – Alright, I’m going to be like I always am. Telling herself so──, Latia, who came out of the bath, changed into her sleepwear tank top and shorts and left the dressing room. Page 268 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Then──. *Pishaaaaaaan!* A loud sound echoed and the window glass shook – W-what was that? Standing upright, Latia made her body quiver. The one who talked there was Fritz. – What, you didn’t notice it in the bath? Already dressed in his pajamas, he walked towards the window and opened the curtain. – It suddenly thundered. And a heavy rain started too. They call it squall. It seems to be common in this area. It was dyed white outside of the window. For an instant, *Pishaaaaaaan*, a violent sound reverberated in the room again. Bringing her shoulders together, Latia froze. – … Ah, come to think of it, lightning aren’t your favorite. I remembered that when we were kids, you always cried when it thundered. – S-shut up! Those days are those days. Now… I, I, I’m not crying, I’m not! Latia declared so, turning her face deep red, but teardrops could be seen in the corner of her eyes. She was really scared. She hadn’t changed, not even now. – Alright, then can you sleep like this? – Heeh!? Page 269 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– It’s already past 10 o’clock. We’ll go sightseeing from early tomorrow morning, no? – That’s, true, but…. – If so, let’s go to bed quickly. – Y-yeah… Fritz closed the curtain and went to the bed first. Then Latia also slipped into the bed. (Uu, why does it have to be like this…?) Due to her fear of lightning, her heart racing and the like──were absolutely not overwritten. Although she felt at ease for a moment, when she got in the bed, her palpitations went crazy again. The bed itself was big enough for 4 or 5 people to sleep in. Still, Latia lay down at the very end of the bed, distancing herself from Fritz. Seeing that, he thought it was dangerous. Fritz spoke to Latia’s back. – Hey, get closer. If not, you’ll fall down. – I’m okay, there’s no problem. Latia replied curtly. Sighing as if he were amazed, Fritz said. – Then I’ll turn off the light. Page 270 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Keep the nightlight on as always. Don’t turn it off! – Okay, okay. Replying so, Fritz extended his hand to the switch. The inside of the room dyed pure-white, a thunderous roar reached their ears. – *Eek*! Plugging her hears, and closing her eyes, Latia made her body smaller. Not only the lights in the room, the footlights, the emergency lights, TV and even the lamp of the fridge turned off. – It looks like the circuit breaker went down due to the lightning…. – W-what do we do, Fritz? What should we do? Latia asked, turning her body toward Fritz. Her body became frightened and trembled at the perfect darkness that arrived. Tears appeared in the outer corner of her eyes. – Even if you tell me what to do. There’s no breaker in the room, but it will be back sooner or later. We have no choice but to sleep like this. – That’s, impossible… – Impossible? Oh, because there’s no electricity? Latia nodded. She couldn’t sleep in a situation like this. – But it can’t be helped…. There’s nothing we can do. Troubled, Fritz scratched his head. Page 271 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Then another lightning struck. – *Eeek*! Latia covered her head and curled her body up, becoming smaller. – Jeez, it can’t be helped. – Eh…. He sighed as if being exasperated. Fritz gently embraced Latia’s body. Latia turned bright red up to her hears and began to act violently in Fritz’s arms. – Hey, Fritz! What are you doing at a moment like this!? – It’s okay, calm down. Saying so, and putting more strength, Fritz hugged Latia’s small body. – T-there’s no way something like this will calm me down… Page 272 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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Latia mumbled. Her heartbeat became stronger and stronger. – But, at that time, you said you were so scared that joining hands wasn’t enough, and so we did this, no? – … At that time? – That time when I stayed at your home. With Fritz’s words, Latia remembered. Although it was evening, it started to rain heavily like now and thunders began to roar. A sudden power outage. Darkness arrived. It was Fritz who calmed the trembling and crying Latia by hugging her gently. (That’s right, that’s the first time that I, towards Fritz…) Latia’s chest tightened. – Did you remember? – Y-yeah── Latia nodded, her forehead still put against Fritz’s chest. Despite being dark, she couldn’t raise her face. She didn’t want him to see her current facial expression. She couldn’t help but be embarrassed. – … And I finally calmed down. Page 274 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– If so, do I pull myself away? Latia answered, shaking her head to the left and right. – It’s useless. Let’s stay like this. – Okay. Then do we sleep like this? Latia nodded. She wanted to stay like this. She wanted to sleep like this. Those were the true feelings of Latia now. Her real intention. – Then, good night. Still wrapped in the warmth of Fritz, Latia replied in a small voice. – Yeah, good night. Anywhere in the world. Of course, even on the moon. If Fritz did this, she wouldn’t be scared. She could overcome anything. Latia fell asleep while thinking so. Page 275 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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First Attack The morning of the day before the 《First Attack》. – We have trouble, Serivia-sama! A nun came bursting in the room. She was the private secretary of Maria aka Serivia. – What is it? Why so noisy? Getting out of the bed, Serivia replied. – Liberian scientists seem to have discovered an asteroid approaching Earth! – … An asteroid? – It is approaching the Earth at a considerable speed. It is not known why it could not be discovered up to now. If a meteorite were to crash, not only humanity would end extinct, there was the possibility of causing great damage too. (The earthlings I finally raised will be wiped out?) That was an inconvenience. Depending on the situation, even she might end up dying. – The probabilities of collision are? When will that be? Page 277 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Approximately in a day. The probability is 93%. Naturally, the world fell into panic. There was no time to gather and think about ways to deal with it. In the middle of that, the Rasiya Empire was the first to move. The chances of the meteorite falling on Rasiya which had vast lands was above 70%──that was the probability the Rasiya Government Crisis Management Bureau had calculated. The people of Rasiya immediately demanded the government to deal with it. Pressed by them, the emperor decided to launch a nuclear missile at the asteroid. The hardness of the asteroid’s surface wasn’t considerable. There was a chance of destroying it. That was also the analysis of Rasiya Crisis Management Bureau. Even if it didn’t make it, its trajectory would shift and the chance of falling on Rasiya should decrease too, said their expectations, so Rasiya Army immediately launched a nuclear missile towards the meteorite. Speaking of results only, the analysis of Rasiya scientists wasn’t wrong. Even though they weren’t able to destroy the asteroid, they were able to crack it. It was the United States of Liberia, which self-proclaimed to be the police of the world, launched nuclear missiles after Rasiya. Two nuclear missiles. The first one to destroy the asteroid. The second one to make the fragments smaller and prevent damage done to Earth. That was their plan. Just as Liberia planned, the first missile smashed up the asteroid in pieces and Page 278 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
the second one made the meteorite smaller. The staff shouted「GREAT!」 unconsciously. But soon the delight disappeared. Because an unimaginable situation occurred. Mysterious creatures that emitted fluorescent lights emerged from the fragmented meteorite. Serivia, who saw their appearances through a monitor, gasped in surprise. What she remembered was the events of tens of thousands of years ago──. A few days after she took off from Planet Notre Dame. And that thing of hundreds of thousands of years ago. (That’s…) What was reflected on the monitor was a mysterious creature similar to an insect that covered its body with a thick steel shell and that emitted a fluorescent light from its entire body. An existence called space invader that destroyed her spaceship and damaged the small spaceship for evacuation and the rescue pod. It was a Savage. Moreover, it wasn’t one or two. She could confirm more than ten fluorescent colors, even if she could just visually confirm them. (Why there are so many Savages on Earth now…?) Her spine shivered with fear. If the Savages fell on this planet called Earth along with the fragments of the Page 279 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
meteorite, chaos would succeed. The earthlings had no means to deal with the Savages. Even if they launched nuclear missiles indiscriminately, they would have almost no effect. They had to destroy their cores. Maria knew the countermeasure. However, she couldn’t move immediately. She thought it wasn’t time to reveal her identity and abilities yet. Moreover, she thought that rather than moving herself, a further evolution of the earthlings would be prompted by the invasion of the Savages. The last resort was moving herself. (Yes, this is the trial of mankind bestowed by God. They shall do so) A few hours after the earthlings made contact with the Savages. The Savages, along with numerous fragments of the meteorite, fell to the ground. Fortunately, the largest fragments and most of the Savages fell to the South Pole where people didn’t live due to the guidance of the missiles. Thus, the curtain of the long battle between the earthlings and Savages opened. And, ironically enough, the earthlings would make even further progress because of this battle. Page 280 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The love situation of many people──Girls’ Talk/School Life At the cafeteria in Little Garden. Alphonse Brewstadt, who was promoted to the second year in the Martial Arts Department, was sitting on the terrace table, eating a strawberry-flavored shaved ice. The time of year was early summer. Moreover, it was pretty hot. Probably because he ordered it to try mitigating it, his facial expression wasn’t bright. Far from it, he even sighed. It wasn’t that the shaved ice wasn’t delicious. It felt nice and cold and very delicious. But the deliciousness didn’t fill the feeling of loneliness. Alphonse muttered. – Hey, Silver Blitz. We’re lonely, aren’t we…? – … Woof? Silver Blitz, sitting in the chair in front of Alphonse, twisted its neck as if saying he didn’t get what he meant. Silver Blitz looked like a dog but it wasn’t a dog. Its identity was Alphonse’s Tamer-type Hundred. Suddenly, a shadow fell in front of him. Page 281 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Alphonse-kun, why are you sighing while eating something that looks delicious? With the voice released, Alphonse realized who the shadow belonged to. – Noah-san! And, Shuemei… Turning around, Noah, a second-year student of the same Martial Arts Department, was there. And Shuemei was behind her. – Is there something that is making you feel down? Shuemei asked. And Noah said. – If you like, we can give you advice. Wait a minute. We’ll also buy shaved ice. It looked like Noah and Shuemei came to the cafeteria to eat shaved ice. The two who separated from Alphonse came back right away. Noah had lemon-flavored shaved ice in her hand. He could see that condensed milk shaved ice was in the hand of Shuemei. Including Silver Blitz, they sat as if surrounding Alphonse. Then Noah asked Alphonse again. – … So, what’s the reason you’re feeling down? – Umm, the thing is, that… Sighing in a big way, Alphonse began to talk. – I had a lot of expectations. I thought a Tamer-type Slayer like me would come to enroll this year and── Page 282 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Oh, so that’s it. Tamer type is quite special, no? As one would expect, there was none, huh. – If there were, I would have boasted our Hundred and I’d have loved to train together with them, and yet… *Losing Strength*, Alphonse dropped his shoulders. With that, Shuemei became aware. – But wasn’t there a freshman who resembles that a bit? – Eh, who? Raising his body vigorously, Alphonse turned eyes full of hope to Shuemei. – Aila-chan. She fought against Sango-chan back at the entrance ceremony. – Oh! The one who said to be a descendant of vampires… – Yeah, that one. A bat that didn’t fly!? Having told that, Alphonse recalled. Certainly, that freshman used bat-like floating batteries. – If I remember correctly, those bats were pretty cute. Do they have a name like my Silver Blitz? – … Hmm, Aila-san happens to be in the right place. – Eh? Within the line of sight of Noah who raised her voice, there was the rumored girl Aila Ersvady. And Kurumi Sango, a first-year student of the same Martial Arts Department. They could also see the figure of Tsuzura Mirai with them. Page 283 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
It seemed that everyone came to eat shaved ice like Noah, Shuemei and Alphonse. Aila and Sango had strawberry-flavored shaved ice like Alphonse. Typical of someone coming from Yamato, Mirai held a matcha Ogura shaved ice. – Aila-san! Noah called out to her while waving her hand in a big way. – Hmm, what is it? Do you have business with me? The called Aila approached Alphonse and the others. Sango and Mirai came following her. – Now, Alphonse-kun. Explain it, explain it ♪. – Eh? I have to explain it!? Umm… Urged by Noah, Alphonse said he was looking forward to fellow Tamer-type Slayers enrolling, but that didn’t happen. In the middle of the story, he told her that he had remembered Aila’s bat-type floating batteries. – And so, do those bats have a name? I thought. – There’s no way they’ll have something like that. Aila replied as if being amazed. – They’re my underlings, but they’re batteries after all. If I give them a name, I wouldn’t make them explode and damage my opponent. Alphonse was so laughably shocked that he could hear sounds behind him. Page 284 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Uu…. She felt a bit chuuni, but to think it was… Alphonse crumbled down to the ground. – There there, Alphonse-kun. Cheer up. I’m sure Slayers of the same type as yours will enroll next year. Saying so, Noah tapped Alphonse’s shoulder. – Ah, yeah…. If there’s one, that is. Encouraged by Noah, the cheeks of Alphonse, who stood up and grabbed the hand that was presented, dyed faintly red. Seeing that, Mirai spilled a smile. (Ho-ho, could it be that Alphonse-han…) At that moment. – That’s right! Aila shouted as if remembering something. – I answered your questions, so now you answer my question. – … Question? Alphonse asked back. – Yeah, about the two Vice-presidents. – By that, do you mean Hayato-san and Emilia-san? – Exactly. Aila, who received Shuemei’s question, nodded with a dignified attitude. Kisaragi Hayato and Emilia Hermit──. Page 285 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
It hadn’t been long since they officially became Vice-presidents. Just before Claire went to space, Kisaragi Hayato and Emilia Hermit were designated Vice-presidents by the former President Claire. No objection came from other students. In fact, not only they had already assumed the role of Vice-presidents since spring, their true strength had no shortcomings. – What would you like to talk about? Is it about their uniforms? The reason Mirai asked so to Aila was because their uniforms were almost the same as those of ordinary students. President Claire wore a red one ever since the establishment of Little Garden. The Vice-presidents Liddy and Erika wore red ones and the members of the Student Council wore uniforms of a particular color. However, even after becoming Vice-presidents, Hayato and Emilia basically wore the same green uniforms as the other students, except for the red collar and arm line that indicated they were part of Selections. Liddy, who became the president, wore the same blue uniform as before, she firmly refused, saying she wasn’t someone who could stand side-by-side with Claire, the first president. In other words, it represented honor to Claire. No one complained about it in Little Garden. … However, it seemed that some sort of distinction should be made for the time being, and so, it was decided that a special badge would be attached to the president and vice presidents. The members at Lunaltia Base wore the same uniforms for now; it was decided that characteristic badges would be attached to them. – ──No, not really. Page 286 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Aila immediately denied it. – No? – What I particularly want to hear about is the relationship between Kisaragi Hayato and Claire Harvey. My Nee-sama, Sango-sama, has been worried about the outcome of Claire-sama’s romance for a long time── – Wait, Aila! What, are you saying!? Blushing suddenly, Sango began to shake Aila’s body. However, Aila continued speaking without being perturbed. – Please be silent for a moment, Onee-sama. This is a good opportunity. It’s something we should ask. – But… Hanging her head, and looking shy, Sango rubbed the fingertips of both hands together. However, her eyes that looked upward were full of expectations and turned them to Shuemei and Noah. – So, how is it? Answer me. Aila asked Noah, Shuemei and Alphonse. – Even if you tell us to answer you…. Noah showed a troubled expression and looked at Shuemei. – What do you think, Shuemei? – If it’s about who’s the closer one, there’s no doubt that’s Emilia-san, but…. – Closer one? If we’re talking about the moon and Little Garden, then Emiliasan, who’s in Little Garden with him, is the closer one. What a boring answer, Noah interjected. Page 287 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Panicking, Shuemei supplemented with a different aim. – I’m not talking about that. They are childhood friends, aren’t they? When they came to Little Garden, they lived in the same room for a few days── – In the same room!? It was Aila who shouted, looking surprised. Both Mirai and Sango showed surprised expressions. – That’s some info I didn’t know. – Me neither. Their faces were dyed red. – Yeah, first-year students don’t know that. That’s right, Shuemei added. – Actually, Emilia-san dressed as a man first and enrolled. And so, she lived in the same room as Kisaragi-san for a few days── – D-do-does that mean that those two have such an amazing relationship it can’t be told to others? Aila said hastily. Her cheeks were redder than Mirai’s and Sango’s. It seemed that Aila had a lot of interest in that sort of things. – Umm, is that the case? Blushing as if feeling embarrassed, Shuemei turned her gaze to Noah. – There’s no way I’d know that! Page 288 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Noah replied, blushing like her. – But, apart from living in the same room, and speaking of childhood friends, that diva Kirishima Sakura is also Kisaragi-kun’s childhood friend, no? She also approaches Kisaragi-kun a lot…. – But even if you say childhood friends, I’ve heard that she was with Kisaragi-san and Karen-chan a mere day though. Replying so, Shuemei continued. – And does Sakura-san really likes Kisaragi-kun? It feels like romance helps her develop her singing skills, I mean, they feel closer…. – I feel like I get that somehow. Sango nodded. Mirai inclined her head and said. – Yeah. What does Hayato-han think of Sakura-san? – He often says she’s amazing, but…. The one who replied was Shuemei. – I mean, it goes without saying he meant that as a diva… right? Then silence came with the words Noah said. Nobody could argue. Everyone seemed to look it like that. It was Aila who broke the silence. – T-that’s right! There are another women who are interested in him. That woman with an eyepatch and his sister. Page 289 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– You mean Nesat-san and Karen-chan? – Yup. Nodding and replying Shuemei’s question, Aila continued. – His little sister is only his little sister, as far as I know. – For the time being, Karen-chan is── Shuemei remembered the exchange between Karen and Hayato that she had seen so far. – Karen-chan loves her older brother and doesn’t want him to be taken by anyone, I suppose it’s that. But I don’t feel it’s in a romantic way or something like that…. That was Shuemei’s point of view. – Leaving Karen-chan aside, Kisaragi-san only sees Karen-chan as his real little sister. Noah also agreed with Shuemei’s opinion. – More importantly, the problem is Nesat-san! To be honest, I also suspect of her. – Yeah, I think she’s suspicious too. As far as I can see, yeah, she is. – I think so too. – I think so as well. She understands Hayato-han well. Following Aila, both Sango and Mirai agreed. – … But the moon and the Earth are too far away, aren’t they? Shuemei muttered. Page 290 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Then Noah said. – That’s the same for President… no, Honorary President Claire, right? – If so, then Emilia-san has the upper hand. – I’m not sure about that. Mirai manifested a different opinion at Shuemei’s conclusion. She began to talk, looking happy. – A reunion after a long time is a burning situation, no? Claire-han and Hayato-han who meet again on the moon. There’s the possibility that they’ll realize each other’s feelings, have a long kiss to fill the time they were apart──and the usual development, no? It’s the same for Nesat-han, but… – That’s incredibly romantic. – Yeah, very romantic. Noah and Shuemei showed ecstatic facial expressions. And Mirai asked again. – By the way, what do you think about Hayato-han? – Eh!? – Us!? That question seemed to be unexpected for them. The suddenly shaken Shuemei and Noah jumped up, stacking their voices. Not only Mirai, who asked the question, but also Alphonse turned curiouslooking eyes to Shuemei and Noah. – W-well…. Page 291 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The one who replied overwhelmed by their eyes was Shuemei. – I’m grateful to him for helping me during the entrance ceremony, and obviously I think well of Kisaragi-kun, but…. She glanced at Noah. In response, Noah continued. – No matter how you put it, our opponent is too strong. Aren’t we out of reach? We can’t compare with her…. Mirai didn’t fail to notice that Alphonse’s facial expression shone suddenly when he heard Noah’s reply. Without a moment’s delay, she fired another question at Shuemei and Noah. – If so, then is there another men you’re interested in? – Other…? Shuemei looked surprised. – Like Fritz-han? Or Krovahn-san? – Fritz-kun has Latia-san…. Shuemei replied right away. It was hard to intervene there. Shuemei felt as if they were bound by a deep bond. – About Krovahn-kun, Nakri-san gets in the way when other female students try to talk to him. – Ahaha, that’s true. Hearing Noah’s words, Shuemei showed a wry smile. Page 292 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com