Chapter 135 – NTO – 001
The next day passed.
Finally, the date of the mission to cross the border of Elflandia is right around the corner.
“······Ha.”
Last meeting for final check. After the unit meeting that lasted until late in the evening, Rien came out to the terrace for a while. He wanted to get some fresh air and catch his breath.
Rien pressed her aching shoulder and looked up at the sky, unable to hide her tired expression.
Compared to Area 39, it’s clear that I have more time to rest, but I can’t help but have more things to do than others due to the nature of the commander.
As a commander in charge of a unit, things to prepare and check are piled up every day.
Deep down, it would be nice if someone could do it for me, but… That would be like a dream. At least, it was fortunate that Asuna had been by her side for the past few days, helping her even a little bit.
I am really grateful to Asuna.
Even so, Asuna was living as tired as her commander Rien these days.
In particular, she said that there are many things to check today because of the commander’s command vehicle with 〈 Aegis 〉 installed. Even in such a situation, he helped Rien.
The command vehicle currently being inspected by Asuna plays a very important role in this mission.
In the meantime, Lien was observing the movements of the bugs in Area 39, locked inside the unit. But in this mission, I can’t.
The commander’s primary role is large-scale observation over a wide area. It is to observe the movement and topography of bugs and provide data link to the pilots.
However, on this mission, she cannot make as extensive observations as she did in Area-39. Because she couldn’t get support from the observation tower. Moreover, the area of activity for this mission was originally outside the country’s borders.
‘…I never thought I’d get into a car and make observations while driving around.’
Because of these circumstances, this mission required a commander’s tactical vehicle equipped with 〈 Aegis 〉. The commander has to move directly and observe every nook and cranny.
It was for this reason that a large number of commanders were put into this mission. If there are more than one person, more areas can be explored in a short time.
“It will take a long time.”
Lien put on a melancholy expression as she recalled the hardships of her life that would begin tomorrow.
How much time would it take to cover the vast territory of Elflandia with observation?
But anyway, I have no choice but to endure this time.
You have to go and do something. Whether it’s the movements of the bugs or the location of the newly nested queen… Anything is good, so I needed information.
That way, you can prepare for something. I don’t want to go through a situation like Prasion that happened this time again.
“···You can do it. Lien.”
Mate. Rien, who had been encouraging herself by slapping my cheeks with her hands, turned her back.
For tomorrow’s sake, you’d better get a good night’s sleep.
* * *
“Uh, why… Am I excluded from this mission!”
I was still thinking that it was insufficient power. However, there is a gap in the power due to an unfortunate incident ahead of the mission, so as one of the people in charge, I can’t be in trouble.
“Are you asking because you really don’t know?”
Berléans looked with his sunken eyes at the man standing in front of him. It was Baldroy, whose coupling with Kerene was broken two days ago. Baldroy’s face became urgent at Berléans’ cold gaze.
“Everything, it might be okay if we try coupling again! I’ll teach Kerene well…”
Even as he spoke, Baldroy looked to the side. Kerene had not said anything since earlier and had been quietly standing in her place.
Boldroy, who was glaring at him, shouted.
“…Kerene! Don’t be still and say something!”
“·······”
But even when her name was called, Kerene remained silent. He just stared blankly at Baldroy, who was glaring at him.
Red eyes, cold and silent.
Her woman, who only a few days before had been coquettish like her whore beneath her own body, is like her lie. Everything was so cold now, as if it were made of ice. It had been that way ever since I went to Netoru’s room that day.
“Sir Baldroy, give up. Because I already judged that it would be difficult for me as well as above.”
Berléans handed Baldroy a piece of paper on which the coupling wavelength was recorded. Immediately after reaching out his hand to check the contents, Bold Roy’s eyes shook violently. The number of waves was strangely low.
“Hey, what is this… Is this really the right number right now?”
“Well···. I wish I was wrong too. But no matter how many times I check it, they say the result is the same.”
A low number that is judged to be impossible to couple.
Berléans was also perplexed by this. This was an unprecedented surprise. In particular, an incident that could not be found among female knights who received thorough education from a young age.
So this time Kerene was classified as a special case and she was scheduled to be examined at the capital’s hospital.
And this was Berléans’ last ‘consideration’ to protect Kerene. You never know what will happen to Baldroy if you keep leaving him here.
Since it is judged that the two cannot couple, it is better to take good care of Kerene and use it elsewhere.
Even though the knights are nobles, they often show arrogance, but on the contrary, the female knights were also a valuable resource.
In the first place, a man and a woman must be paired in order to properly deal with sexual cavalry, so it is ridiculous to distinguish which one is more valuable.
That’s why Berléans wanted the female knight named Kerene to be used in a valuable way elsewhere. Like Ceres.
‘If that doesn’t work, should I send him to the training center as an instructor?’
It just so happened that there was a request from a training institution that fosters female knights. Considering Kerene’s age, looking at her late twenties, it wasn’t a bad choice to push her into the instructor’s position. After all, most female knights were supposed to retire by the time they reached their thirties.
Of course, there was no way that Baldroy could understand Berléans’ thoughts.
“Lord Berléans. So what do I do now…?”
“How to do it. You wait in the city. I heard that there are a few female pilots left as standby resources from another unit nearby. If you’re lucky, you might be able to find a temporary couple partner while you wait.”
“Now, wait a minute. Are you telling me to pair up with a pilot from the report agency…?”
“You know that there are currently no female knights in the knights as standby resources, right?”
“·······”
Berléans’ eyes grew cold and sharp. It was a cold look, as if looking at something pathetic. Baldroy could not hide his pale complexion even as he clenched his fists.
How did this happen?
I don’t know if the coupling didn’t work from the beginning, but until now, there has been no article that has broken the coupling with the female knight in this way. That’s why Baldroy became a laughing stock among the knights.
Honor and partners are all lost.
* * *
“How do you feel?”
“···Sick.”
“Are you sick? Where?”
“···Here you go.”
I asked because I was worried. Kerene, who was sitting discreetly on her bed, slowly spread her thighs apart, and she quietly picked up the hem of her short skirt, which was already showing her through.
Then, with the imprint of her magical nervous system, she saw the underwear that narrowly covered her vagina between her thighs. It is a strange scenery that is difficult for a man to take his eyes off.
Moreover, she is a woman with whom she once mixed up. Even if she wasn’t aware of it, the bed she had with Kerene flashed through her mind. She is submissive, but she knows how to seduce men.
If you make a request here, Kerene will surely accept it. But Netoru held Kerene’s hand and straightened the hem of her skirt that had been lifted up.
“Oh···?”
“Cerene.”
Netoru had no intention of agreeing to Kerene’s temptation.
Because there was something else that was important right now.
“So what is the body really like? Since the magical nervous system was changed, there really is no pain anywhere, right? Be honest before I leave. So what can I do for you?”
“Hmm… Where does it hurt?”
Is it because of his serious yet worried voice? Or did he realize that temptation didn’t work?
Kerene, who was staring at Netoru with a mischievous smile, also became serious.
“···Yes. Fortunately, I haven’t had any major issues with my body over the past few days. In fact, the last time I coupled with Sir Baldroy, my magical nervous system was fine.”
“·······”
Is it really okay? Netoru stared at Kerene’s face. Netoru was the first to twist a woman’s magical nervous system in this way.
I’m sorry for Kerene, but she changed her magical nervous system because it was a preliminary exercise for Karen.
That’s why I don’t know what will happen to Kerene. Of course, it doesn’t seem like there will be any major side effects on her body, but she didn’t know that it might be.
If, after Netoru’s sortie tomorrow, she suddenly becomes ill, I can’t help it. It was something Netoru wanted to avoid.
Did he see through Netoru’s worries? Kerene smiled brightly and smiled.
“…I’m really fine. So feel free to do your duty and come. You’re the only one who cares more about me, right?”
“Is it.”
Netoru nodded her head as if relieved only then.
If there are really no problems with Kerene’s body, now everything is ready to rebuild Karen’s magical nervous system.
All that remains now is to put it into action.
But···. I need to explain this to Karen.
After all, it would be good to have a serious talk tonight. After all, if the child came of age, she wouldn’t hesitate any longer.
“…Did you say Karen will be coming of age soon?”
“·······”
It was then. At Kerene’s sudden question, Netoru paused and looked at her.
When her eyes met, Kerene said with a smile.
“Anyway, it’s just me playing with fire for one night, so I’m not going to bother with anything… Be careful though. Ceres, because that child seemed to be secretly jealous. Since she has been a child who has been without anything in my hands all her life, she will not know how to yield.”
“·······”
“There’s nothing ugly about a girl’s jealousy, no matter how close she is to a girl like her younger sister. In the first place, just looking at me right now. So be careful if you don’t want to see your coupling partners fighting. All right?”
In other words, is it to be careful about female relationships?
Netoru smiled bitterly at her and nodded her head.
* * *
“It’s finally tomorrow.”
It was late evening. Finishing her shower and wiping her wet hair with a towel, Karen looked out her window.
While the dark night sky covers the whole world,
Karen thought of the border of Elflandia somewhere far away.
A strange foreign land.
Hearing that he was going to such a place soon, something made his heart pound. Maybe I could even meet elves.
Although he briefly crossed the border of Elflandia with Netoru due to the Observation Tower incident two months ago, he was unable to properly go inside.
So, it could be said that this was the first time that Karen had actually moved on to Elflandia.
So she was actually more afraid than expected. She tried hard to pretend to be strong against Ran the other day, but Karen was also worried about the same thing.
This mission is different from simply defending Area 39. No one knows what will happen inside. It is literally exploring unknown territory.
······It should have ended safely by all means.
A large full moon was shining in the night sky, so it was time for Karen to gaze at the moon in a daze.
Smart-.
There was someone knocking on Karen’s door. Who came at this late hour? Wanting something, Karen put the towel she was using to organize her wet hair into the washing machine and moved on.
Open the door
Then Natsuo stood in front of Karen’s door.
Karen tilted his head.
“What? Natsuo, what’s going on?”
“·······”
But Natsuo didn’t answer. She just stares into Karen’s face with her empty eyes.
Although gloomy… Natsuo’s face is somewhere unfamiliar.
Eventually, Natsuo, who had pursed his lips, said quietly.
“I have one last thing to tell you.”
“A story to tell?”
“Huh···. I think the story will be a little long, so can I go inside the room?”
I don’t know how long the story will be, but… If I leave tomorrow, I won’t be able to see you for a while. So if you have something you want to say, you better say it now.
Karen nodded her head.
“Okay. Come in.”
