X》and started to explore it. But, I don’t really understand the current situation』 It was Charlotte who replied. Continuing, Nakri asked. – You don’t understand? What thing would that be? 『I’m suddenly not able to get in touch with them. It appears that with the barrier regenerating itself, the communications ended up getting obstructed』 – Now that you mention it, that’s very true. Nakri turned her eyes to the place where the Slayers of the capture team had descended. She couldn’t see anymore the hole that Claire had opened. The barrier had finished repairing completely. – If so, then there’s only one thing to do. The one who said so was Krovahn, he was next to Nakri. And by turning his eyes to Nesat that was on the barrier like them, – Nee-chan. – … yeah. Nesat nodded and generated Buster Cannon using Truth Eye of her left eye*. Then turned the muzzle to the ground. *TN: I’m not sure if I’m wrong here but, wasn’t her right eye the one with the powers? Or perhaps the author messed up again? – I will destroy it with this. Page|94 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– Wait, Nesat! Nesat was about to load energy into Buster Cannon. When Nakri suddenly shouted. With a surprised face, Nesat looked at the face of Nakri. – … what is it, Nakri? – Look, over there! As she pointed her line of sight towards the place where Nakri turned a finger, she saw the figure of Savages approaching, going towards them like they did before. But this time, it wasn’t only them walking on the barrier. They could also grasp that there were praying mantis Savages heading towards the spaceship. – Hey, doc. Reinforcements! Krovahn shouted by opening a communication. 『I’ve confirmed that here as well』 Charlotte replied right away. – What should we do? 『Like were you doing just now, give maximum priority to protect《Charlotte No. 1》』 That was the order of Charlotte. Fritz continued. 『Due to the nature of your Hundred, the ones dealing with the Savages Page|95 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
heading towards the spaceship are Nakri and Nesat——we’ll entrust Krovahn to deal with the Savages above the barrier. There shouldn’t be problems with that, right?』 – No, not a problem at all! Energy was beginning to rise up from the whole body of Krovahn who replied. – Okay then, Nee-chan, Nakri, you take care of the side of the spaceship. I’ll go! Making his eyes shine, Krovahn accelerated. He immediately got closer to the position of the approaching Savages, having Orthros Liberio at the ready. – We should go to, Nesat. – … yeah. They flew out in the opposite direction than Krovahn——they were heading towards the position of the praying mantis Savages that were flying and getting closer to the spaceship. At that time, Krovahn had already approached the Savages, he was about to swing downward Orthros Liberio, aiming at the core that was in the head. The one that aimed towards《Charlotte No. 1》was a normal type, it was about to bombard it. – ——ORAAA! If it was a usual normal type, then he could definitely destroy its core with that blow. Krovahn was going to do so, he intended to put only that much of strength on it. Page|96 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
However, and speaking of reality, it wasn’t possible for him to destroy the barrier that protected the core. Just a little brilliance broke into it, it was barely able to stop the bombardment. – … even if it looks exactly like a normal type, why is it so hard…? Krovahn landed on the barrier, then muttered while looking at the Savage with a surprised look on his face. As that Savage was doing until seconds ago, and by just opening its head, it fired a bombardment towards《Charlotte No. 1》, It was neutralized by the barrier of Liza and Maria, but for Krovahn the situation was like the defeat itself. – Damn… Overwhelmed by the frustration, the moment when Krovahn spat out so. Nesat and Nakri also started fighting the Savages. – Ei! Nakri threw Duo Varga towards the praying mantis Savages heading towards《Charlotte No. 1》. Following her, Nesat fired a beam from the Long Rifle she created with Truth Eye. Both of them thought that the Savages would be defeated with that, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen. The chakrams of Nesat were repelled and the beam of Nesat ended up vanishing. – Huh? Did they get stronger than before? That was the honest impression of Nakri. Page|97 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– If they were making adjustments on them, then this might be bad… After Nakri muttered. Krovahn looked at their figures, he was thinking that this wasn’t a problem happening to him only, so he decided to contact Charlotte. – Hey, doc! What the hell is happening? 『Well, this is no more than an inference of mine, but it appears that the Savages you are fighting were strengthened in response to the previous fight』 – That is to say that compared to the Savages so far, these have gotten stronger? Then I’ll have to go with all my strength!! 『Ah, wait a minute! I haven’t told you eve——』 If he displayed all his strength, the Savages may evolve even more. Even though she was about to tell him how important was to make a tactic, Krovahn headed towards the Savages and ended up starting an attack. – Good grief, this trouble child is… Even though when speaking of everyday life he had settled down a lot, he gets worked up on the battlefield and may end up becoming aggressive like in the old days. That was a characteristic of the Variants. It was like a side effect caused by the activation of the Variant Virus that flew throughout his body. – UOOOOOOOOOO———! Krovahn slashed at the Savage while releasing a powerful energy. As a result, the Savage was silenced by that blow. Page|98 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
On the contrary, the barrier of the ground was destroyed, and the dead Savages fell to the surface of《Planet X》. However, and together with that, Krovahn didn’t fall. Using the floating device while doing a somersault with the momentum of the attack, he landed on the side of the hole opened in the barrier. Thereupon, Krovahn sent a communication to Charlotte with a prideful look on his face. – How is it, doc? I opened a hole too! 『Good grief, you sure are…』 After she sighed as if she was amazed due to his reprehensive, violent manner of doing things. Charlotte continued her words immediately. 『Be that as it may, I thank you for opening a hole in the barrier. And, for continuing battling——exterminating the Savages like you’ve done so far. However, I’d like to ask you to use 70% of your strength, without using all of it』 – Wait, what? Why would I do that? 『I was just trying to tell you that a little while ago, you know』 Prefacing so, Charlotte didn’t know how the enemy could strengthen the Savages, but if they used all their strength, there was a possibility that there would be further improvements. She told Krovahn that that was the reason why it would be impossible for him to do so when that moment came. Krovahn seemed to be convinced about that. – ——agh…! It’s troublesome, but I understood. Then, I guess I’ll do so! Page|99 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Shouting, he speeded up by releasing energy from his feet——. Since he was approaching the rest of the remaining Savages on the barrier, Krovahn launched an attack. Naturally, and as he was told, he couldn’t go all out. Just 70% of his strength. Still, Krovahn was able to defeat the Savages one after another. Since Nakri and Nesat also heard the communication between Charlotte and Krovahn, they adjusted the degree of their strength in the same way while dealing with the Savages drawing near《Charlotte No. 1》. During that. Charlotte and the others continued trying to contact Claire, Hayato, Emilia and the rest——. ※※※ – Claire, Hayato-kun! Emilia! Do you hear me!? If you hear this, please reply! Claire! Hayato-kun! Emilia! Charlotte kept calling for Claire, Hayato, Emilia and the others many times by now, but there was no response at all. No matter how many times she called for them, she couldn’t establish communication with them. – It’s strange…. Even though the regeneration of the hole that Krovahn opened has just begun. Irina, what about the connection log? – I have just begun to confirm it. Right after Irina replied. Page|100 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
The characters of『DANGER』were displayed on the monitor in front of her and the emergency alarm sounded. The monitor in front of Charlotte displayed the same. The interior was also similarly dyed red. – Looks like we have an intruder in the network. Charlotte muttered with a worried expression. While confirming that the controls of the spaceship were being hijacked in succession, she continued speaking. – Apparently, it seems that it intruded from the line that was open for communication. This seems to be reason why we didn’t get any communication. – This is no good…! I can’t stop the intrusion! Irina shouted while typing on the keyboard with a desperate look. Charlotte was working desperately to stop its progress as well, but the speed of the enemy was better than theirs. The greens on the monitor before her eyes——the parts that Little Garden side had the leadership were changing to red one after another——to a state where the enemy side had the leadership. That was saying that the control of the spaceship was being hijacked. And when they thought that this was bad enough. – Eh!? Irina gave a surprised voice when seeing that the majority of the parts that turned red turned into green all at once. – What, what ha…? Page|101 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Irina turned her eyes to Charlotte. Charlotte shook her head, like saying it wasn’t me. A voice sounded there. 『I have dealt with the intruder』 It was Liza’s voice When Irina turns her gaze, the capsule was shining with a light of energy, and inside there was Liza who opened her eyes. Liza continued her words. 『As I will continue dealing with the intruder, will Irina and Charlotte take back the system in the meantime and reconstruct a new wall—— a security wall?』 – Of course, we will do it. Responding, Charlotte continued. – If so, let me take back the system. Irina, please prepare the reconstruction of the wall. Can you do it? – Absolutely. Let’s cooperate to deal with this. After they decided what to do, Charlotte and Irina faced the monitors with a serious expression without saying anything. In the midst of the tension and silence in the control room, only the sound of the fingers of the two moving around on the keyboard was echoing. The eyes on the other side of the glasses also moved around quickly. Sakura and Karen could only watch by turns the state of the Slayers fighting the Savages——the state of Krovahn and the others that was continuously displayed on the monitor, notwithstanding the noise that was Page|102 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
repeatedly entering, and the figures of such Charlotte and Irina that were displayed then disappeared. What was arising in them was a feeling saying “we want to help too in order to escape from this situation”. While thinking that it was bad to disturb them, they looked at each other as if to check each other’s intention. Sakura and Karen nodded to one another, stared at the monitor with an earnest expression and resolutely spoke to Charlotte who continued fighting the unknown enemy that was beyond that. – Charlotte, is there anything that we can do? – Is there anything that can be done by Karen and Sakura-san!? Charlotte received those swords and ended up showing a troubled look. – It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing for now. That was her answer. – I see… – … how unfortunate. Sakura and Karen showed a sad expression on their faces. As if comforting those two, Charlotte continued speaking. – Don’t feel sad. Your turn will definitely come one day. Since we’ll be working hard until then, please wish for us that all will turn out well. However, she regretted that they couldn’t do anything in this crisis. It was Irina and not Charlotte that noticed that Sakura and Karen continued showing such expressions. While moving her hand, she turned her eyes towards the two of them and talked to them. Page|103 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– Sakura-san, Karen-san, if it is fine with you, could you make a sweet coffee with four cubes of sugar in it? My throat got dry and my brain is completely tired as well. In fact, that wasn’t a lie. Her throat was getting dry from the tension so she wanted to drink something and since her brain was getting tired, she also wanted a sweet thing. However, the one who requested that to the two of them came from the kindness of Irina. Both Sakura and Karen understood that. Still, they were very happy that they got a job. – Yes! – With pleasure! The two of them gathered their voices and headed to the kitchen in the public space and were there for around 5 minutes. Sakura and Karen prepared a coffee with 4 sugar cubes in it as it was requested, then returned to Irina. – Thank you, both of you. Irina received the coffee, smiled at them then tasted the coffee. – Yeah, it is very sweet and tasty. The feeling that my head was dazed has been cleared. I will do my best in this last part. Turning towards the monitor, Irina started typing on the keyboard again. Karen asked on her back. – Excuse me, what is the current situation…? Page|104 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– In this last part, as I said. While typing on the keyboard, Irina replied. – In this last part, all the repairs will be about to end. Those words immediately became real. In less than a minute, Irina stopped typing on the keyboard. Charlotte also stopped her hands. – We were able to manage somehow, for now. Charlotte rotated the chair, turning her body towards Sakura and Karen who were watching attentively, looking worried, and reported them. Then, the facial expressions of Sakura and Karen became bright in a flash. – Nevertheless, we only exterminated the virus that intruded inside the spaceship and just blocked that intrusion route. There are still lots of things to do yet to get in touch with the Slayers on the surface of《Planet X》. That’s why—— Charlotte prefaced so, and by smiling at Sakura and Karen, – Will you make me a cup of sweet coffee like the one you made to Irina a few moments ago? Although I was licking a candy like always, my throat ended up getting parched. – Of course! – Please leave it to us! Sakura and Karen replied cheerfully accepting the request of Charlotte and headed once again to the public space where the kitchen was. ※※※ Page|105 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
While Sakura and Karen were making the coffee in the kitchen for Charlotte, something was inside《Planet X》. A little girl was floating in a pure-white space. It was the girl that confronted Hayato and the others. While typing on the keyboard floating in the same way as her with all her fingers, she projected in mid-air the images of Krovahn, Nesat and Nakri that were fighting with the Savages that she had sent out, then continued the analysis. In this connection, a lot of other images were projected in the air. She analyzed the spaceship《Charlotte No. 1》and its numeric data. The data of its crew members: Sakura, Karen, Charlotte, Liza and Maria. And the data of Hayato, Claire, Emilia, Latia, Aila and Ryuuto that was collected directly by herself. – Mm-hmm, a lot of data was gathered. However, since the intrusion to the main computer of the spaceship was completely prevented, and that the《V》new guys suffered quite the damage, there are still things that are half way through, but for now, the analysis of this much is over, so…. By leaving the spaceship side to the《V》new, I’ll amuse myself with theeem ♪. Saying so and looking happy, the girl showed a wicked smile. *TN: By the way, 《V》new = Savages. ※※※ – Hey, doc. I’ve completely disposed of all the Savages. How about you? Were you able to get in touch with them? In accordance with those words, and after the Savages that appeared as Page|106 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
reinforcements were entirely defeated. From above the barrier deployed to protect《Planet X》, Krovahn sent out a communication to Charlotte who was inside《Charlotte No. 1》. Both Nakri and Nesat who were fighting in outer space have already silenced all the Savages they were in charge of and were returning to the top of the deck of《Charlotte No. 1》. 『Unfortunately, I haven’t got in touch with them yet. It seems that the possibility of being jammed by some sort of barrier signal is high』 That was the answer of Charlotte. – If so, shouldn’t we go and check it directly? 『In other words, we’re also joining the capture team!?』 Listening to the words of Krovahn, Nakri interrupted the communication with an almost happy voice. Although they battled quite a lot, she looked like saying that she hadn’t fought enough yet. 『Hey hey, hold your horses. If I end up losing contact with you guys with that, there’s nothing that we can do, you know? Since we’ll try to organize the situation a bit more from here, Krovahn, return to the deck once again』 『Tsk』 Following the voice of Charlotte, what reached the ear of Krovahn was the uninterested voice of Nakri. She most likely pouted her lips there. That figure crossed his mind, and after he smiled with a puff. – ‘kay then, I’m going back. Page|107 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Krovahn responded to the words of Charlotte and started returning to the deck of the spaceship. While that image was displayed on the monitor, Irina mumbled. – Even so, it is truly distressing that we aren’t able to make contact with them… – That’s certainly true. Fritz showed the same opinion. – As things are, since we’ll just end up waiting in vain and in case that we weren’t able to get in touch with them, should we get someone to go and investigate—— Then, while he was continuing his words. 『Help me』 A voice suddenly resounded in the control room. It was the voice of Maria in the capsule. Help me. Those words were calling for help, but the voice of Maria didn’t look like it was in pain. There was no emotion put into it. Maria said 『Help me』,with a mechanical-like voice. – … what’s wrong, Maria? Sakura asked Maria with a look that mixed curiosity and uneasiness. Turning her neck towards Sakura, Maria replied. Page|108 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– I heard a voice. It says 『Help me』 – … a, voice…? Karen was standing next to her, turned her gaze to Maria in the same way and tilted her head. It was because she couldn’t hear anything other than the voice of Maria. And that, for Charlotte and Irina——. And for Liza in the capsule next to her, it was the same. Nobody other than Maria could hear the voice. Because of that, Liza asked. – How’s that voice? – Be sure to hear it now. Immediately after Maria answered so. 『… me… 』 – Ah… Hearing a voice mixed with noise from the speakers of the spaceship, Sakura raised her voice involuntarily. And there again, the voice was heard. 『… help, me…』 This time, it was a solid one. – Is this… Being overwhelmingly surprised, Irina stared in wonder. Page|109 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
The voice they heard was not the voice of Maria. The voice she heard was the voice of a woman. The capsules containing Liza and Maria were connected with the control system of the spaceship. So it seemed that Maria used its features and reproduced that voice. – Where does this voice we are hearing coming from? Sakura asked. – The source is 《Planet X》——it looks like the voice was delivered and sent out by energy. Liza replied. – Because it was a mere, small wave, I didn’t notice it. You perceived it nicely, Maria. – While I was watching the fight of Krovahn and the others, I felt by chance the energy that was there, but not from who. And that is worrying me. – That is very meritorious deed. You did a great job. After she smiled sweetly at Maria. And returning her eyes to Sakura and the others that haven’t moved, Liza continued speaking. – When I noticed that there was a voice here, I could hear it directly too. That’s why, Sakura and Karen——you, the Slayers, should also be able to hear it like I do. Charlotte, can you lower the volume of the speakers for a moment, please? – Sure. As requested by Liza, Charlotte lowered the volume of the speakers. Page|110 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– Alright then, I’ll give it a try. Inside the spaceship that fell completely silent, Sakura and Karen who got the words of Liza closed their eyes and carefully focused on the noise of their field of vision. They tried to sense the waves of energy with their whole bodies. And when 10 seconds have passed in that state. . Ah… Sakura opened her eyes in a big way and looked at Karen who was showing a similar reaction, then raised her voice to ask. – I heard it. The “help me” voice. – Yes! Karen also heard it! – You did? Lisa smiled with satisfaction. – But, what is this voice, I wonder? It was as Sakura said. It didn’t make sense to just being able to hear it. – We are already starting to analyze it, but I’m pretty sure that what we’re hearing comes from《Planet X》. What do you think about this, Irina? While typing on the keyboard and standing in front of it, Charlotte asked Irina who was watching attentively the monitor in front of her. – Well, hmm… After she thought for a few seconds. And with a serios look, Irina replied. Page|111 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– I don’t know at all what is this, but it is possible that it is a trap. – I agree with that. The 『help me 』is indeed, very suspicious. – But it may become the key to explain the mystery of《Planet X》. I must get to grips with it, but it is what I believe. – Even so, I also agree with that again, but it’s a drawback at this moment that we can’t get in touch with Claire and company. If we could get in touch, then being able to find the owner of the voice would be just… If they still couldn’t get in touch with them, then they will have to ask one of the three people of the interceptor unit——Krovahn, Nakri or Nesat to do an investigation. – So, who will be…? Charlotte turned her eyes to the Slayers of the interceptor unit displayed on the monitor. It was right there when Krovahn returned to the deck. Certainly, even if they let them go to investigate, there was no way all the members could go together as they were also the guards of《Charlotte No. 1》. Even though, they had to let one person go. If so, the one that they should choose was——. The moment when Charlotte started to ponder. – Since we have come to this, I’ll go to investigate. Liza in the capsule voiced so. – Err, you serious? – I’m always serious. Page|112 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Replying, Liza closed her eyes. Thereupon, the body of Liza began to shine faintly. At the same time with that, a liquid that also emitted a radiance filled the interior of the capsule. Eventually and immediately after all the brilliance disappeared. The body of Liza in the capsule became a mere vessel that floated in the liquid. Simultaneously with that, another person——Liza, who became an energy body, appeared on the deck. – Wha-what is she doing so suddenly!? She surprised me! Looking at Liza that appeared abruptly, Nakri raised a surprised voice. Krovahn and Nesat who were on the deck like her also had a surprised look on their faces. – I’m sorry for surprising you. Liza apologized right away. – … so, what are you going to use this for? – Ask Charlotte about that later please. Replying as if dodging the question of Krovahn, Liza continued. – Alright then, I’m off. Maria, if the time comes, please protect the spaceship together with Krovahn and the others. I will leave everything to you. 『——understood』 Liza smiled sweetly when listening to the reply of Maria, then floated Page|113 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
gently in the space and flew out from the deck towards《Planet X》——to the destination of the audible voice. Page|114 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Chapter 3: Game / The girl of the mysterious voice / Rescue ——Falling. To a pitch-dark world. Straight into it. Still, Hayato didn’t close his eyes. This didn’t mean that he was going to fall endlessly. When the ground was finally visible, he did an ukemi*. *TN: The art of falling safely. (Now!) Immediately after the ground could be identified due to the brilliance of his armament. Before crashing into the ground, and as he recovered the balance of his body, he was able to land on it. (Even so, what is this place…?) Shaking his head to the left and right, Hayato ascertained the situation. It was the same pitch-darkness than when he was falling. He couldn’t see anything. – Emilia! President! He raised his voice continuously, but there was no reply. Page|115 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Even when calling the name of Latia was the same, or when calling the names of Ryuuto and Aila. There was no reply from nobody, and he couldn’t see the brilliance of their energies. It seemed that he was by himself in this place. (Really, what is this place?) Until a while ago, he should have been on the surface of《Planet X》. Thereupon, Hayato and the others decided to confront, to battle a whitehaired girl. In the middle of that, the girl pressed a button that she had produced and the ground below the feet of everyone collapsed——. And that was how he got to where he was now. Judging from the situation, he sure was inside《Planet X》. (The question is, what should I do from now on?) Hayato was thinking about waiting until someone came where he was or if he should move to look for his companions, relying on the light of his armament, but when he was thinking so. A voice resounded there all of a sudden. – Ku ku, it seems you fell into my trap magnificently. Following that, all the space surrounding him was illuminated by light. Because of that, Hayato was surprised looking at something that was reflected in his field of vision. – Are those…? Page|116 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Capsules shining dimly. Those seemed to be the source of light. Inside them, the comrades of Hayato were being imprisoned. Emilia, Claire, Latia, Aila and Ryuuto were inside them, all members of the capture team. Though the armaments of everyone are cancelled, they don’t seem to have any injuries. He couldn’t hear their voices, but their bodies and mouths were moving inside the capsules, and when he got to Emilia, *bang* *bang*, he also hit the glass of the capsule with both hands. It appeared that they were saying that he could get out from here. – ——What do you want? Hayato asked, glaring at the little girl in front of him. The girl answered with a quite indifferent expression. – As I said earlier, I like games. So, let’s play a game, okay ☆? – A game? And what kind of game are you after, huh? – From the five people inside the capsules, you’ll have to choose two first. Those will be your teammates. And together with those two, I’ll make you fight the remaining three. The winner side wins. Once that is done, we’ll be ready to proceed to the next stage. – You’re going to make my allies fight each other? I’m not going to do such a——. – I’ll make you do it. Because I’m being serious here, you know. The girl showed a meaningful grin and continued. Page|117 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– If you like, would you like me to show evidence of that? Following the words of the girl, the capsules emitted a light. Then, all the members who were inside them began to suffer, screaming. – What did you do!? – Inside those capsules, and as you all refer to it, I sent sound waves that interfere with the Variant Virus. At this rate, eeeveryone might completely run wildly ☆. – Stop it! And release everyone! – You didn’t hear me? if you choose two companions, I’ll release everyone from those capsules just as I’ve been telling you, okay? However, the three that you didn’t choose will be released in a rampaging state. If you kill those three, then it’s game clear. I’ll only set free the ones who have survived, alright? – … Hayato clenched his teeth in response to the words of the girl. (What, what should I do?) Hayato thought that there was no way to break free from this situation successfully. If that was the case, then how could he stop the sound waves inside the capsules? And, from where were those capsules being controlled? But, he didn’t know. The girl continued while cackling, looking at Hayato that had a vexed expression on his face. Page|118 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– Hey hey, if you don’t choose quickly, then far from everyone running wildly, they might end dead, you know? But, since this is getting boring, should I choose them? Emilia and Claire are your precious* women, right? That is what I get ☆. *TN: term used is 大切 (taisetsu): it’s been used a number of times throughout the series, but in this particular case I don’t know what term fits better here. It can mean: beloved, precious, dear, cherished, valuable among other uses. When the girl finished saying that, the light of the capsules of Emilia and Claire disappeared, the two crumbled down from their knees. – Emilia! Even when Hayato called her, she didn’t reply. – President Claire! That call had the same result. The capsules descended slowly and when their movement came to an end, the transparent lids opened. – Emilia, president! While calling them again, Hayato rushed to where the two collapsed as if they had jumped out from the capsules. Both of them were moving. They recovered consciousness somehow. – Hayato… what is this? – What is this place desuno? Emilia and Claire, placing both hands on the ground, asked Hayato while standing up. Page|119 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Then, the little girl replied. – You’re going to play the game from now on. – Game you say? – Yeah, the three of you are just one team. By betting the survival and escape from this planet, I’ll make you kill each other with the team of the other three. – What!? – What!? While the voices of Claire and Emilia gathered as they stared in wonder, the light of the rest of the capsules disappeared. Next, and like it happened with Claire and Emilia, the capsules started to descend. And exactly like not long ago, the lids opened immediately after they stopped moving. Because of that, Latia, Aila and Ryuuto, who fell as if they jumped out from the capsules, placed their hands on the ground almost at the same time and raised slowly. Dyeing their eyes in a golden color, *groan*… they were also raising deep groans. It was obvious that they weren’t in a normal condition. – Alright then, game start! Following the words of the girl, Latia jumped out. – AAAAAAAAAAAAA! She rushed to attack Emilia while screaming. Page|120 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– Is she… running wildly!? Emilia said while dodging with a jump the fist of Latia who was coming to strike her. – No matter how you look at it, you can only think so masenwane. Claire responded, she was standing off against Aila. What was drawing near her was a bat-shaped battery. Claire shot it down with her battery and after she did so. Claire called out to Aila. – Calm down, Aila! You are being manipulated by that girl now desuwa! She said so because she herself had the experience of being manipulated by Serivia. However, those words seemed to not reach the rampaging Aila. Then again, Aila created a bat-shaped battery and fired towards Claire. While that was happening. Hayato was squaring off Ryuuto. (Damn, what should I do?) Hayato thought while blocking the sword of Ryuuto. How could they stop Ryuuto, Aila and Latia? However, no method came up. (Do we have no choice but to defeat her?) “Her” was, of course, the mysterious girl. Page|121 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
He didn’t know whether they would stop with that or not. But——and while he was troubled by that. – By the way, you’ll break the rules if you attack me on purpose. For each attack, I’ll kill someone in this place. The girl said, as if she had read the thought of Hayato completely. – Well, in the first place, it’s impossible for you to do such a thing, to kill me, you know. *Kyahaha*, the girl laughed innocently. Anything and everything ended up appearing like she saw through it all. (What do I do…? What should I do?) The only things that could be done by Hayato now were dodging and mowing down the attacks of Ryuuto. The breakthrough solution beyond that point hadn’t been found at all. That was the same for Claire and Emilia. All they could do was to protect their bodies from the attacks of Aila and Latia. It was in the middle of that when. – Hmmm, this is somewhat boring. The girl who was looking at the fight of the six and sitting cross-legged on top of the row of capsules was yawning greatly and unnaturally. – Since the situation doesn’t seem to change, it’s genuinely boring. That’s why let’s add a time limit. Standing up with effort, the girl snapped her fingers as if she pseudo-used magic. Page|122 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Then, numbers emerged on the wall. ——3:00. Then 2:59, 2:58 and so on, a countdown had started immediately. – 3 minutes remaining. If you don’t kill them quickly, I’ll kill your three companions. After that, I’ll make you three have a death match. Naturally, only one of you can survive—— – Wha… Hayato was lost for words due to such sudden thing. – You’re changing the rules!? That’s so unfair! – That’s right desuwa! As if following that, Emilia and Claire raised displeasured voices. – If that is alright, then no holding back is also alright, isn’t it!? That’s why, I’ll also—— – Hey, Emilia! Stop! She didn’t hear the stop of Hayato. A floating battery was deployed around the mysterious girl. Emilia fired a beam. However——. – Wha! The figure of the girl disappeared from that place, the beam of Emilia ended up being dodged. What appeared next was the back of Ryuuto. Page|123 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Moreover, a scimitar was held in his hand. *Slash*, swinging the scimitar on the back of Ryuuto, the girl cut off his back. – ——kuaah! Ryuuto screamed, blood was sprayed from his back and fell to the ground just like that. – Yes, with the loss of this guy, the king of this planet is me. I said that breaking the rules is strictly prohibited, didn’t I? – Dammit… After she spat out so to the girl that was turning a broad grin towards them. – Sorry, Ryuuto… Emilia turned her line of sight to the fallen Ryuuto. Likewise, and when Hayato also turned his line of sight to him, he noticed something. Like the silver lining of a dark cloud, the body of Ryuuto was slightly going up and down. He was still breathing. Emilia also noticed it. However, Aila didn’t seem to be aware of that, – How dare you… how dare you, to Ryuuto! The eyes of Aila who shouted shone in a golden color even more furiously. – Hey wait, Aila——. Page|124 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Panicking, Emilia raised her voice, but she didn’t reach Aila. – AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Together with a scream, Aila started a desperate attack on Emilia. While she sent a number of bats flying that was twice than normal, she hit Emilia with a new weapon——with a whip she made from her bat-shaped floating batteries. – How dare you! How dare you! How dare you! How dare you! – Kuh…! That attack was intense. Aila was full of gaps, but Emilia was facing her with all her might, blocking and dodging the attacks was the only thing she can do. It didn’t look like she had the room to counterattack. (Should I go and help her out?) However, and to do so, he had to no choice but to attack Aila. Was there any other way to stop the attacks of Aila? To do that, it would be the best to take away the whip from her hand. When Hayato was about to start moving to try and do that much. A floating battery was deployed around Aila. It wasn’t from Emilia. It belonged to Claire. – Get away from Emilia! Shouting, Claire fired a beam. Page|125 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
That hit directly and in succession the full-of-gaps Aila. Aila crumbled down, it made her fall to her knees on the ground. As a result, Emilia was able to get away from Aila——. – Thanks, Claire…. But, is that fine? – What desuno? – Look, Aila is… Emilia turned her eyes to Aila with an uneasy expression. Claire replied, as if being apologetic. – I shouldn’t have caused a fatal wound to her desuwa. However, that was the only way to stop her moveme—— The moment Claire got to say that. – HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! They heard a yell. Latia released energy from her feet and tried to punch Claire. – ——wha! The floating battery wasn’t at hand now. So Claire created a gun on her right arm and tried to divert that with it, but she couldn’t make it in time. The blow of Latia punched the cheek of Claire. Because of that, Claire was sent flying, she ended up being blown away to a wall. Page|126 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Latia accelerated, attempting to add another blow there. She approached Claire and, – Haaa! She sunk the fist into her abdomen. – … ah … The armament of Claire who was struck by the fist was cancelled——. And from her knees, she collapsed to the ground. – President! Hayato shouted instinctively and tried to rush to the location of Claire. However, Latia turned around and this time accelerated towards Hayato. She tried to punch him like she did with Claire. But——. – I won’t let you! Emilia stood in front of Hayato. He could see that a huge hammer was in her hands. Of course, it was created using Arms Shroud. Holding the huge hammer aloft, she stood off against the striking Latia. With a full swing, she sent her body flying towards the wall. With that, the armament of Latia was cancelled, she was unable to move. – Woooow, eh? The bones of her body didn’t crack? But, the table was turned in one go with this. The team of Hayato-kun has an overwhelming Page|127 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
advantage, no? What’s last is the finishing blow and the game is over ☆. Saying so, Hayato glared at the girl laughing rudely. The remaining time was 1:30. In essence, the victory was pretty much obtained. And yet, the girl said to finish them off. (How do I know what I should do?) Hayato was confused. It was Emilia who talked to him. – Hey, Hayato. Do we surrender? – Eh…? Emilia cancelled the armament while Hayato is surprised with what are you really saying? Hayato asked while dumbfounded. – Surrender? And how? – Like this. Laying her hands on the shoulders of Hayato, Emilia——. Kissed Hayato. It was a short kiss, they only and barely put their lips on top of the other. – Emilia… what on earth do you think you are doing? He didn’t get the meaning of her actions at all. Putting her hands on the cheeks of Hayato that showed even more confusion, Page|128 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Emilia continued her words. – I love Hayato. I want to survive from this place with Hayato. Even if everyone else dies, the only one that I don’t like at all to die is Hayato. Besides, I would never want to fight with Hayato. I don’t want us to kill each other. – Then, you’re saying that by giving up she’ll release us? – … yeah. Emilia nodded. – In the first place, it was a mistake to come to this planet. We can’t win against that girl. So, if we just surrender, then we might get her pardon. – What are you saying… – Ahahahahaha, you truly say fascinating things, Emilia Hermit! Laughing loudly, the little girl continued her words. – … however, what I’m going to do is the destruction of all the universe—— and since I decided to destroy even the Earth sooner or later, it’s meaningless to escape. Lastly… oh right. If you say that you’re giving up on the capture of this planet, then until you die… no, until almost the same as the generation of your children, I may stop launching attacks on the Earth. – You heard her, Hayato. Don’t you think that her proposal is good? – There’s no way I think so! Hayato replied immediately. – Such a thing doesn’t solve anything. It’s absolutely wrong to just turn around and make ourselves happy! Even from the preparedness as Slayers of Little Garden, aren’t your actions off? The ones who had the power will use it for the sake of those who don’t——. Page|129 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
They should exercise their power to create a better world. Noblesse Oblige. That was also a preparedness as Slayers of Little Garden. Emilia should naturally know that as well. But then, she even said such things. – I see… Hearing the words of Hayato, Emilia muttered looking vexed. – Hayato cares about Claire rather than me. Together with those words, the eyes of Emilia changed into a golden color. – Hayato chooses Claire rather than me. Simultaneously with those words. Feeling the strong energy of Emilia, the back muscles of Hayato shivered. – Hayato, I, I totally hate that I’m not the number one of Hayato! A thing like Claire being the number one of Hayato means that Hayato is not real! It’s a fake! Emilia released even more intense energy from her whole body and by creating a sword with Arms Shroud, she attacked with it. – Haaaaaaaaaaaa! Hayato thought while staring motionlessly at the impending Emilia. (I wanted to see the situation a bit more, but it can’t be helped now that this is happening, huh) While bending his upper body, and at the same time he dodged that sword Page|130 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
While he had Hien at the ready——. – Haaa!! He immediately and mercilessly unleashed a counterattack. – Wha… Haya…to…? Being struck by the not-lenient brandish of Hayato, Emilia tumbled down. Emilia, who was struck by the blade, wasn’t the only surprised with that attack. There was a little girl who was watching over the situation. Emilia fell with a thud. Then, the body began to transform into particles. Hayato muttered, confirming such state. – As I thought, so this is what it was. The Emilia until a few moments ago——. ——No. Only an ore was left in the place where the fake Emilia was——. It was almost like a Hundred’s ore. Hayato asked, scowling at the little girl. – Hey, what is this? – Oh, you noticed it? What did convince you? – I had an uncomfortable feeling from the beginning. Including the fact that the president and Emilia don’t get caught so easily in the first place. Page|131 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
The two of them always overcame the obstacles. Even if they were to get in a pinch, the actions themselves never felt incorrect. But this time it wasn’t like that. That was the first sense of discomfort. – Due to that, what convinced me that she was a fake was when she kissed me. The reaction of his body at that time was different than usual. The Variant Virus of his whole body rejected it. “This is not what I want”, it said. – Besides, when the color of her eyes was golden, the thing that I felt from her body was completely different than always. “There’s no doubt this is an imitation”, Hayato was convinced of that. But, he was also thinking of seeing a little more of that. Because he tried to find a chance to attack the girl. – I see… the reason is that yours and Emilia’s Variant Virus were the same type, yeah? I intended to come near but not to an inferior one, but you weren’t able to trace it completely, right? Still, you perceived it. It’s my utter defeat. I give up. – How is everyone else doing? Saying so, Hayato turned Hien to the girl. But still, the girl never showed a frightened behavior. – Right now, they’re playing games that were created by other terminals from this me, aren’t they? Those guys are probably dead by now. Page|132 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
After the girl laughed continuously with, Kyahaha, hahahaha. Immediately there, the girl continues her words. – … or perhaps I should say that you planned to corner me, huh? As you know, I’m no more than one of my terminals. There’s no effect on the main body and on the other terminals if at this rate, you kill me, you know? However, since I’m not in a good mood, I won’t be killed so easily. Saying so, what the girl took out from the pocket was, a capsule. – I’ll tell you something good. Inside of this there is an energy crystal——the things that you guys call Hundred and which has the same quality as those. That’s right, let’s call it Monster Ball. – Monster Ball? That is pretty much like the name of a game item. So that means——. – Ahaha, you’re making a “I guessed so” face, you know? That’s right—— When the girl threw the ball into the air, it transformed while emitting light like a Hundred and covered the body of the girl. After the light disappeared, the girl who was supposed to be there disappeared, only a huge dragon remained there. A long neck and a big body. Big arms and a long tail. It was a green dragon similar to an enemy monster of an RPG which had a thick skin like a chain. 『Whadda ya think? It’s quite game-like, right?』 The voice of the girl was like a proxy that acted as spokesman for what Page|133 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Hayato was thinking. – Certainly, that’s what I think. Hayato ended up smiling bitterly involuntarily. 『——anyway, let’s have a match, Kisaragi Hayato. Could it be possible for you to defeat me, now that I turned into a dragon?』 It could be that this won’t go like it did in the past. Still, he couldn’t afford to lose. Having Hien at the ready, Hayato started the duel with the girl that became a dragon. ※※※ Shortly before Kisaragi Hayato started the game with the little girl——. When he was still falling from the surface of《Planet X》to its interior. Like him, Claire was falling from the surface of《Planet X》, she was being driven by her guilty conscience. (It was my mistake… deshitawane) Page|134 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Their opponent had no limits. They should have put themselves on guard to be able to respond to whatever may have happened. ——No. Even though they were standing ready, the response to it ended up being delayed. That was something she should reflect on. Staying in the air using the thrusters, Claire turned her eyes to the place from where she had fallen. However, there was nothing like a hole in there. Did it have the same principle as the barrier deployed outside《Planet X》? It appeared that the ground that should have crumbled hds already been restored, so it was unlikely that she could return to the ground. Because of that, Claire slowly landed on the ground using the thrusters and decided to think about what to do from now on. (What is this place desuno?) She didn’t feel signs of people in the surroundings. If she didn’t feel their energies, then she couldn’t see their brilliances. Like she ended up being isolated. (… no, this isn’t restricted to myself only masenwane. It’s possible that each one of us is isolated masuwa) What was the thing that the girl had set? She honestly hadn’t the slightest idea. Page|135 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
So, with precaution, she began to investigate what was going on with this room. Thinking so, and when Claire was about to move. *TAP* *TAP*, echoing footsteps could be heard. They were slowly approaching her. The footsteps weren’t heavy, but light. … Perhaps was, that girl? Claire put herself on guard while turning her gaze to the direction of the footsteps. Then, lights slowly began to turn on around the ceiling. The illumination that was hidden in the walls appeared to be no more in that state. The scenery of the surroundings was slowly appearing. That was when she found out that this was a square room with a high ceiling. She got that the room itself had a considerable size just by looking around. To the extent that it could be used even in baseball. However, the ones who were in that space were just herself and another person——. It was the previously mentioned girl that stood 5, 6 meters ahead. – What are you going to do in this place masuno? Claire fired the first shot. – No other than a game, you know ☆. Page|136 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Replying with a smile, the girl answered while greatly spreading both hands. – It’s a very, very entertaining game! If you clear it, then I’ll let you meet your companions. This is a proof of that! – Wha… Claire was lost for words, looking at the video projected in the air together with the words of the little girl. Because there was a video of Kisaragi Hayato crucified on something like a cross. The camera on the surface of《Planet X》was pulled just like that, then she saw that Emilia, Latia, Aila and Ryuuto, her other companions, were similarly crucified. Everyone seemed to be unconscious. – ——now, I’ll let you get all the members. Clear the game if you want to save them. Easy, right? – I won’t know whether that game is easy or not unless I listen to its contents masenwa. What kind of game is this anyway masuno? – It’s really a simple game. You just choose one from the five of them——. Smiling broadly, the girl continued her words. – Let’s say that if you kill one, that if you sacrifice one, then the rest of the members will be saved. – Please stop joking. What are you even saying masuno!? Glaring at the girl, Claire shouted. That meant that the death of someone was absolutely inevitable. – I’m not joking. By the way though, I’m not going to kill you, so be Page|137 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
relieved. Now, if you’re reluctant, then let me kill them with the robots that are near them. According to those words, and around Hayato and the others that were crucified, there were robots they fought on the ground. When she looked carefully, all of them had something like rifles in their hands. – What stupid things are you saying masuno!? This is not even a game in the first place masenwa. It’s too one-sided masuwayo! – Ahahaa, that may be, certainly. But, it’s fine. If it’s interesting for me, then that’s great. Shitty video games also exist in this world, after all. Although, I don’t care whether you all know that or not. The girl laughed rudely. – Now that I remember, if you say that you can’t choose from among the five of them, then maybe I can give you another choice? For example, what about this? Saying so, what was projected on the wall was《Charlotte No. 1》. – As you can see, this is the spaceship you were on board. I wonder if it’s completely alright to go all-out with a bang on that spaceship. But, won’t a lot of people die, rather than just one? Ahahaha, ahahahahaa! – You truly joked about… Claire glared with a sharp gaze at the girl that laughed loudly. – Oh, how scaaary. The girl imitated her, making her body tremble. Her irritation swelled with each and every attitude of hers. The girl repeated her words again. Page|138 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– If so, then what about even more choices? This will take a little of time, but let’s change the choice to your hometown——to what you call the Earth, shall we? When I intruded the computer of the spaceship, I found its location by analyzing the data. It seems that it will take time to destroy it, but I’ll do my very best! As usual, she was joking. She thought of nothing but making fun of her. – By the way, the time limit for the selection is one minute——if the countdown finishes or before it finishes you do any suspicious movements, then at that time, and by all means, not only I’ll kill your companions and the spaceship——but also the earthlings, so be careful. In the end, you have no choice to not play the game ☆. After she said so. She raised her hand high above her head and declared sonorously. – Alright then, countdown start ♪. Together with those words, a display at 1:00 appeared in the air. – … kuh… ! Claire showed a vexing-like expression on her face, looking at the countdown that started decreasing with 0:59… 0:58… That figure seemed to be irresistibly amusing. The little girl kept grinning. – So, Claire Harvey? What’ll you do? In this situation where you aren’t able to sacrifice me and where you can’t carry out Noblesse Oblige which is what you say often? – Why do you know about such a… Page|139 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– I scanned and analyzed the data of the brains of the captured Slayers. Not only the things about the spaceship but about also about you, everything was completely examined. That’s why, this is my suggestion! “Yes yeees”, raising her hand, the girl said. – I thiiink it’s fine if you kill Emilia. You see, if you kill Emilia, you may be able to get Kisaragi Hayato, riiight? You also love Kisaragi Hayato, don’t you? That’s what I get, you know? Ahahahahahaa! Claire showed an angry expression as she listened to the words of the girl. Even so, and by regaining her serenity right away, she asked again while cowling at the little girl. – Can you tell me one more thing desuka? – Hmm, it’s fine since we’re still in time, but what would it be? – This, this isn’t your body, but just a terminal——so there is no meaning for me to kill you here. Is that thinking correct masuwane? – You’re right. It’s useless for you to kill me. At that point I’ll be transmitted to my real body and your comrades will die. – Understood. That means that you’re inheriting the will of your real body. There is no mistake when thinking so desuwane. – That’s right. Do you want to ask anything else? – Just one last question desuwa. Claire asked the girl again. – When thinking about it, you should be able to kill us more easily——that is what I believe masuwa. And yet, why don’t you do so? Why do you let me ask things? – Because it’s funny. That’s all there is to it. Page|140 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
The girl replied, acting quite indifferent. – For example, insects can easily be killed if they’re crushed underfoot, but that just sounds boring. An innocent child that pretty much laughs heartily, looking at them in a state where they can’t move while picking their legs one by one. Such feeling is my feeling, you know? – Understood. That is more than enough desu. – What? Did you decide who you’re going to kill now? Ah, but the time is almost up though. As her words said, the count was below 10 seconds. Claire released a strong energy from her whole body and displayed a change to a whole-body armed state right there. – … huh? Somehow that the girl didn’t expect that move. With a flustered expression, the girl shouted. – Wai-, what do you think you’re doing, huh!? If you make a suspicious movement, then I’ll kill everyo—— – I don’t care masenwa. Claire replied clearly. She didn’t imagine that answer. Naturally, the girl was amazed. – Excuse me? Do you know what you’re talking about? I’m saying that your companions will be annihilated, you know? And not just the spaceship, but even the Earth as well——even so, that’s ok for you? Page|141 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
– I believe in my companions—— The reply of Claire didn’t flinch. – My companions aren’t existences to the degree of being killed by your playful, half actions masenwa. At any rate, the video where they are crucified is nothing but a fake video that you made, no? Besides, no matter how much technological strength you have, that doesn’t mean you can destroy the Earth in one way or—— – S-still, I can issue an order to launch an all-out attack on the Earth! Since it’ll take some time, it will be destroyed in a few days! Moreover, this video isn’t fake! I didn’t say that it was a joke! – If so, then why don’t you just show how you kill them? I believe in my companions masu. On top of that, I have the role of the leader. And the role of the leader is to complete the operation desu. Declaring so, Claire created Buster Cannon in her hands. – I promised to go back to Earth with everyone. My companions have never betrayed my feelings. This time as well, they’ll absolutely grant my wish. That’s right, I believe in them masuwa. – How…! How can you believe so much in others!? By holding her temper. The little girl shouted while making her shoulders quiver. – How? I’ve been saying it, right? Because they’re my companions——that’s all there is to it desuwayo. Also, I’ve spent all this time together with my companions desu. No matter what you say, that trust isn’t going to sway arimasenwa. The count went down to 0. Page|142 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
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