- Eeerr, how many days ago was the battle in outer space? Since we couldn’t move so much after that, I’m impatient to do something. My energy is also completely recovered, so this may come right in time. That also goes for Krovahn, right? - Well, yeah, it is. Latia, Nakri and Krovahn began to move and twist their bodies to loosen them. Claire sighed as if she was amazed, looking at their figures brimming with fighting motivation. - Good grief, please stop doing warm-up exercises here. That is a discourtesy to the people of Notre Dame desuwayo. After she gave such warning. That same Claire did a proposal while apologizing to the representative of Central District. - I am sorry for causing trouble to you. Since we couldn’t move our bodies in the narrow spaceship, everyone seems to be gained a lot of stress desu. To finish, and if you don’t mind, could you let us fight against the Savages? In regard to that proposal, the representative of Central District didn’t give an objection. Rather, he wanted to request so from his part, to the extent he lowered his head. However, it was natural that there were no maintenance rooms for Variable Suits in Notre Dame. Therefore, Hayato and company will have to change clothes in the spaceship 《Charlotte No. 1》 The fight with the Savages also leads to protect《Charlotte No. 1》that is placed on the surface. If it were to have damages, then that will certainly affect the exploration of《Planet X》. Page|194 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
And that will take them several months to return to the Earth. - … hmm, what’s this? After he finished changing clothes to his Variable Suit, Krovahn, who came out from the spaceship, spontaneously knitted his brows. - What is it, Krovahn? Ah… Nakri, who also came out from the spaceship after him, knitted her brows like saying “what the…” There were mobile soldier pilots belonging to Central District of New Planet Notre Dame lined up in front of the spaceship《Charlotte No. 1》as if they were waiting for the Slayers of the Earth. They got that from their forged bodies and the suits they were wearing, and behind them, the powered suits which they equipped to become mobile soldiers were also lined up. - Hey, Hayato. Do you know what are those? - Well, even if you ask me… Being asked by Krovahn, Hayato showed confusion. Even himself came out after changing his clothes now, so there’s no way he knew about this. Although some faces were familiar to him, the majority were unknown faces. When he was thinking so, a man, a person he remembered, was approaching Hayato. - Long time no see, Kisaragi Hayato. - You’re…! The one who greeted him, the first day when Hayato woke up in New Planet Notre Dame. He’s one of the three pilots who was fighting the Savages as a mobile soldier. Page|195 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
He is the leader, Hector. - You guys are coming out to the battlefield as well? - Yes, that’s how they decided it. Then, everyone is—— - Sorry, but I can’t allow that. Hector declared as if stopping the words of Hayato. - What do you mean with that desuno? It wasn’t Hayato who asked back. It was Claire. - This planet is ours. So, let us do it. This is not just a battle. It’s for the exploration of 《Planet X》as well! - Wait a moment! The one who raised her voice and stepped in was Kikka. She immediately continued her words. - You guys, do you realize they are Slayers n—— - I know that! Hector raised a loud voice while showing a vexed look. - But then, why… - Still, we’ll do it. This is our pride as soldiers——as men of Notre Dame. The ones who’ll protect this planet are us! - Is that so? Claire showed an almost pleasant smile while hearing the monologue of Hector. - Alright, I understand mashitawa. If that’s the case, then why don’t you have a contest with us? Page|196 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
- … a contest? -´Yes, a simple contest desu. We the Slayers and you the mobile soldiers——by coming out to the battlefield with the same number of people, the side that defeats more Savages wins. So, will you do it? - Hmm, that’s what you mean. - How about it? Do you accept masuno? - Yeah, then it’s the five of us here. If you are okay with it, then it will be a pleasure to be your opponent. - If so, it’s decided desuwane. We’ll go with all our strength, it will be a privilege to be your opponent masuwa. - … aren’t you a little energetic, prez? It was Emilia who talked like that to Claire as she returned to where they are after settling a contest with Hector. Then Emilia asked to Hayato who was next to her. - Hey, Hayato, you thought so as well? Certainly, she might have looked like that, and just before Hayato tried to answer that. - N-not at all, that’s totally irrelevant to me masenno. Claire, whose face turned bright red, was saying so while averting her line of sight, then continued her words. - … I also wanted to move my body once more before heading to《Planet X》. Besides—— - Besides, what? - No, it’s nothing masenwa. - What, don’t be bothered by it. The prez’s matters are ours too, right? Moreover, we’re companions, aren’t we? In that case〜 Page|197 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
While saying so, Emilia twined around the arms of Claire. - Enough, you’re irritating desuwane! Moving her arms in a big way, and shaking off Emilia, Clare continued shouting. - I don’t know how many times I’ll be able to fight with you like this. There you have it, you wanted me to say it desuwa! - … eh? Emilia stared in wonder. Being equally surprised, Hayato asked. - What does that mean? The other Slayers were also turning a similar suspicious look towards her. It was Charlotte and not Claire who answered so. - Claire has thought of retiring as a Slayer If《Planet X》is really a production site of Savages, if it’s possible to destroy It, and if the threat of the Savages practically disappears from this world because of that. The moment Charlotte fired those words. Emilia looked at the face of Hayato by reflex. The day when she returned to Little Garden with Hayato. After the night party. It’s because she remembered the conversation about what they’ll do after this on the roof of the Martial Arts Faculty school building, ——Retiring. That’s what Emilia was thinking as well. It’s also what she requested to Hayato. Claire didn’t try to stop the words of Charlotte by signaling her. Page|198 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
She was just listening to the words of Charlotte, hanging her head as if she was stuffed in her own thoughts. It was Aila who talked to such Claire. - Claire-sama, is that true…? - It’s true desuwa. Raising her face and looking at Aila, Claire replied clearly. - In the first place, there was all sort of people who tried to stop me, so that I wouldn’t accompany you to New Planet Notre Dame in this way desu. Even Chris tried to stop me mashitawa. It was back then when she told Chris that she would rely on him with the Warslan matter and that she would head towards New Planet Notre Dame. - If Claire-sama wants to go with them, then I think it’s okay if she does so. That’s what Chris said. - However, when thinking about Warslan and the Earth of course, I don’t want Clairesama to do the unreasonable if possible. Even though he himself is leading Warslan now, it was because Claire is there. If there was a moment where he could rely on her as an emotional support. If that disappeared, then he wouldn’t feel that he could do it. That should be the same for others. That’s what Chris thought. - That’s why Claire-sama, safety is number one priority—— Claire informed what Chris told her. - … what Chris said is very true. That’s what I think as well nanodesu. Page|199 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
After that, Claire pointed to Charlotte that her reaction values were dropping. As for the reasons for that, she told everyone about a part of her analysis. About what she thought, about her position. And then, regarding that hesitation. - In other words, the reaction value of the prez dropped because she was worried about whether she should go to the battlefield or not? - It was pretty much like that masuwane. Claire answered Emilia’s question. - … however, as I said after the battle in the space, that worry has already been settled desu. And now, I resolved myself. ——Resolution. Aila and Ryuuto caught their breaths for a second time when listening to those words. Claire noticed those two, then continued speaking, letting a smile show with a puff. - … however, the retirement is only if《Planet X》were the source that produces the threat called Savages——and if we can get rid of that threat desu. Let’s head to investigate《Planet X》by winning this battle with everyone first. The representative of Central District approved the contest between Little Garden team and Mobile Soldier Team, and then, 10 people headed to the arrival point of the Savages. - It’s a battle of 5 vs 5. In the selection of who will participate in the battle, the selected ones were Claire, the leader, and beside herself were Kisaragi Hayato, Emilia Hermit, Aila Esrvady and Isurugi Ryuuto. The one who issued an objection was Nakri. Page|200 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
- Tsk, even though I also wanted to move my body with all my might on the ground. I mean, why Aila and Ryuuto? You said “with all our strength”, no? - I understand what you want to say masuwayo. - If so—— Judging from the situation, she can understand the participation of Kisaragi Hayato. Emilia and Claire can also draw out their strength. However, what Nakri wanted to say is that she is stronger than Aila and Ryuuto. This is why she was questioning the decision about going easy on them. - Nevertheless, I would like these two young members to gain experience this time desu. Rather, I would like these two young talents to watch me battle with all my strength. That is my wish desu. That unmistakably should be the best way to gain knowledge. Claire turned her body towards the battlefield that began to be dyed by the evening glow and stared without moving at that place, then by turning over, she continued her words. - That’s why I, as I declared, will fight with all my strength from the beginning masuwa. There was no falsehood in those words. When they finally reached the war site with the Savages together with the mobile soldiers, and simultaneously with the opening of hostilities. From the beginning, Claire showed all her strength. - Suddenly with whole-body armament——and with petals… Emilia muttered without thinking, looking at the figure of a defeated Savage in less than a minute. While smiling bitterly, Hayato continued. Page|201 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
- It seems she’s really going it with all her strength, huh. - We can’t lose to her, don’t you think? - Yeah—— Although they won’t go as far as to be with whole-body armament, Hayato and Emilia also headed towards the Savages without easing up on them so as to not lose to Claire. Page|202 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
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The Savages were of the same types as the ones that invaded the Earth. Besides, all 27 of them were normal types, and as a matter of fact, they were no good against their 3 opponents. ——No. Not only the Savages were no good opponents. The other two people in that fight——. Ryuuto and Aila weren’t able to keep up with them at all. With a dumbfounded look, they could say that it was absolutely beautiful, as they were only able to look at the three efficient people. That was no different for the pilots of New Planet Notre Dame’s mobile soldiers. - Two down desuwayo! Claire defeated a Savage with Buster Cannon again. (I am feeling even better than when I fought in space mashitawane) At the previous battle. It’s possible that her body relaxed with Operation《DIVA》. But Claire herself understood that it was not just that. Right before departing from the moon and in the middle of Operation《DIVA》——. Claire was measured by Charlotte in private about her reaction value during the battles in two opportunities. As expected, it didn’t go up till her peak time, but it had recovered considerably when compared to the day when Charlotte pointed out the decrease in her reaction value and when she fought against Liddy at the exhibition match. That’s because her worries and anxiety were gone, as she had said earlier. After this point, everything was settled. Page|204 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Betting her own strength, she will put an end to the fight with the Savages. Even if she couldn’t do so, she will show all her strength to the Slayers that will succeed her and leave as much as she can leave. That’s the feeling of Claire now, that is her behavioral principle. (I am sure that the Hundred is responding to that feeling, yes?) In a sense, it may be like the light of a candle before it went out. However, Claire thought that that’s okay. And then, she checked the state of Aila and Ryuuto. They were just dumbfounded, looking at her direction, they were standing upright. (… good grief, it can’t be helped desuwane…) Claire called out to the two people to incite them. 『Do you hear me, Aila, Ryuuto? Unlike the previous battle, you’re not in a defensive position desuwayo. You are free to move nanodesu. Like in the last Operation 《DIVA》, head towards the Savages with all your strength and defeat as many as you can! Are we clear desuwane!?』 - Roger, Claire-sama! - U-understood! Aila and Ryuuto gathered their voices. Continuing that, Ryuuto said. - Aila-san! Let’s do our best to not lose against Claire-sama, Hayato-san and Emiliasan! - Even if you don’t tell me that! Not wanting to lose to Claire, Hayato and Emilia defeated one, two Savages. Following that, Aila and Ryuuto started to move. Page|205 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
And almost at the same time. Hector, the leader of the mobile soldiers, shouted to his comrades. - We can’t chicken out! We’ll defeat them! Not one but lots of Savages! We’ll defend our planet! By motivating them with those words, the mobile soldiers also started to move. Still, and in terms of the results, the number of Savages killed by the mobile soldiers of New Planet Notre Dame was 3——. The number of Savages killed by Hayato and co, the Slayers of Little Garden, was 24. From that number, Ryuuto and Aila killed 6. No one was injured. - At first it seemed you were perplexed, but your efforts were greater than what I assumed during the fight mashitawane. You did it well mashitawa. - Yes! Thank you very much, Claire-sama! - Thank you very much, Claire-sama! Both Aila and Ryuuto were praised by Claire, and while showing very proud smiles, they continued their words. - This is because Claire-sama and the others became a good example—— - Thank you very much, Hayato-san and Emilia-san! Then they said so, looking at the direction of Hayato and Emilia. - If it’s this way, then I guess we can fight even if we lead subordinates again. Don’t you think so too, prez? - Yes, that is correct desuwane. Even if they capture《Planet X》, something else could put the Earth—— and the universe in crisis again. Page|206 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
- ——for the sake of that moment, you will fight on the battlefield together with us, so you can gain experience from here on masuwayo. Are you okay with this desuwane? 「「Yes!」」 Right after the two people replied all together. One of the mobile soldiers approached Claire and the others. - Haha, we lost completely! Despite saying so, Hector didn’t look frustrated. He felt great, to the point he smiled. That was the same for the other mobile soldiers. - As you can see. Not only me, but everyone accepted our defeat. We’ll entrust this planet, Notre Dame, to you—— - Yes—— Claire, who was requested to shake hands from hector, accepted that, then continued her words. - Naturally, we will show you that we will meet your expectations masuwa. Isn’t that correct desuwane? Claire looked back and asked. Hayato and the others cheerfully replied all together with a 「Yes!」. Thus, Little Garden team decided to head to《Planet X》. The Spaceship《Charlotte No. 1》was under examination to discard any problems that could have occurred on their journey from the Earth. It took less than a week to complete it and so they were all ready to head to《Planet X》. The preparations of Hayato and the other Slayers that came from Earth are also ready. Page|207 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
By moving their bodies and training every day without taking a rest, they reached a perfect condition, and their energies that had been consumed at the battle with the Savages since they came to New Planet Notre Dame have also recovered. Thus, by the 10th day just after arriving at New Planet Notre Dame, they have gotten used to live there as well as interacting with people living there. Hayato and the others, in order to put and end to the fight with the Savages——. In order to give a step forward to the completion of the Project《Save the Universe》, they decided to depart from New Planet Notre Dame to head towards《Planet X》. Page|208 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
Epilogue On the planet located several hundred light years away from New Planet Notre Dame, many species, including intellectual life forms, were living until around a million years ago. But not even a shadow of that was seen now. However, the surface wasn’t devastated. In comparison to the intellectual life forms who had erected a civilization on the planet they lived, it was rather prepared. ——No. It could be said that everything was perfect, that was too well prepared. And that was due to the current inhabitants of this planet. The 《machines》robots. And the artificial intelligence that could be said was their brain. There was one individual in particular among the current inhabitants of《Planet X》 who was the invader that continued wandering through the universe, destroying numerous planets——and also the boss of the factory that was producing the Savages. Page|209 Goldenagato| https://mp4directs.com
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