Chapter 50 – NTL-001
─The battle is over. Everyone has suffered.
Soon the battle was over. Netoru looked down at Ceres, who was struggling to breathe from below his waist.
“Ha. Ha. Yes…”
Heated breathing and a red face. The heat flowing from her body was reaching Netoru as well.
“Huh… Yes…”
The output was lowered, but Ceres’ spine could be seen trembling pitifully, perhaps because of the magic power still remaining in her lower abdomen. Every time he gasped for breath, drops of sweat dripped down Ceres’ thin jawline.
‘Even a female knight can’t help it.’
Seeing Ceres like that, Netoru smiled bitterly.
She made some adjustments, but the result was this.
This wasn’t Ceres’ problem, it was because of the wavelength coincidence rate. In a way, it could be said that the real problem lies with Netoru himself.
No matter how good a partner is, if the compatibility is not good, they cannot handle it properly. In fact, at this point, I want to praise Ceres for following her to this point.
For some reason, as time passed and she “Grew up,” Netoru could feel that her frequency matching rate with other female pilots was getting less and less.
At least in the beginning, she didn’t use her ability to ‘force’ the coupling.
In fact, even when she first opens her eyes in this world. At that time, Netoru, like pilots from other organizations, was normally paired with a female pilot.
‘… Is this my problem too?’
Even objectively, Ceres’ body was excellent. It was rare for a woman to accept her magic as she gave it. This was evidence of Ceres’ mana burning power.
I’m sorry for Karen, but Ceres was simply too overwhelming in terms of her abilities. I never thought the difference between the institution and the knights would be so clear…
The female knight’s body, which had only been heard through rumors, was admired the more he handled it.
But this isn’t because Karen is lacking. Aside from her talent, this was an inherent limitation of the structure of the magical nervous system built within her body.
General-purpose pilots trained by institutions to quickly push troops to the battlefield,
Pilots who have been specially nurtured and meticulously managed one by one since childhood for the ideals they pursue.
So, this wasn’t because of the difference in talent between the two, it was just a difference in the goals the organization and knights were aiming for.
Maybe if Karen had been raised in the Templars, she might have excelled Ceres. Considering his personality, she would have made an excellent coupling partner even with her mental strength.
It was while she was unconsciously tying Ceres’s hair as if she was tempting a man while thinking about that.
Ceres, who was catching her breath, suddenly spoke her words.
“… Netoru. Can I ask you something?”
“What?”
“If Karen asks for swapping in her unit, never accept it.”
“… “
It was a sudden request. What’s more, for Ceres, who has lost his spirit, he is even bold, which is rare. Thanks to that, Netoru’s expression became subtle.
If it was another trivial request, he might have gladly granted Ceres’ request.
But she said not to swap…
From Netoru’s point of view, it was a request that could not be hastily granted. Anyway, I had no intention of letting go of Karen.
‘… It’s not easy.’
It wasn’t common to have two coupling partners. However, since the two of them are doing this to each other, Netoru has no choice but to be in trouble.
Karen asks not to couple with Ceres,
Ceres also demands not to couple with Karen.
Whether it’s Karen or Ceres, it’s a very embarrassing situation for Netoru, who has no intention of letting go of both.
What should I do with these two women?
I don’t know anything else, but I can’t do it in a coercive way. Even if it takes a little time, it should be resolved somehow in the most peaceful and rational way possible. In the first place, the ‘mental’ element of coupling was also important.
… Really, the more I think about it, the more ridiculous the situation.
Have you ever been in agony among women like this before? In fact, even Netoru knows. The idea of trying to catch someone without missing out is greed.
Being a coupling partner is not just a relationship.
But what to do?
As well as the heresies that are not often found around,
Like a girl who is like a white drawing paper like she’s ready,
It’s just something you don’t want to miss out on. So it’s better to grab them all at once while you can.
Is it because the battle is over? It was a time when I was thinking about that and the tension was relaxed.
───!
As if a column of ice had pierced my spine, a chilling sensation ran across my spine.
Unpleasant as if something unknown was observing us.
Netoru’s hand, which had been stroking Ceres’ hair, stopped at that sensation. And at the same time, the senses of her body, which had been loose, were strongly tightened.
‘… This.’
It was an instinctive judgment that was close to a sixth sense, a combination of uncertain information and the like, but it was not a sense to be hastily ignored.
In the world of magic and swords, the sixth sense was not a superstitious ability to conclude that it was just a sense, but rather a realistic and tangible supernatural power.
So, with her serious face narrowing between her brows, Netoru slowly looked around her.
On the battlefield after the battle.
All that’s around are the corpses of bugs. No matter how you look at it, there are no dangerous elements. And even Rien said. That the battle is over.
… However, the commander’s observations should not be trusted too much.
Netoru knows this through countless battle experiences accumulated over the years. That no matter how sincere and talented a commander he is, he is also human and is not perfect.
Is that why? Unknown tension continues to create tension. Netoru felt cold sweat run down the back of his neck.
This… Not good.
Something danger was approaching, but it was the moment when I felt stuffy because I couldn’t figure out what it was.
────Kuuuuung.
It was just a slight shake. A weak vibration that would not be strange even if it was just a mistake.
But there is no hesitation.
Netoru, who accurately sensed it in a split second, pulled Ceres’ control rod and pushed her mana into her body.
“Huh!?
Then, the half-closed magical power pass suddenly expanded, and Ceres let out a strange groan and his back gracefully bent.
Could it be because of the unexpected stimulation?
“… Mandible. Ugh!”
Ceres, who had barely managed to straighten her body on top of her cockpit, slowly turned her head away, unable to digest all of her sudden magical energy that had finally surged into her body.
And naturally, our eyes met.
But her eyes are red.
“… “
She sure did a little bit rowdy with her, but
Could this woman be crying again? Netoru swallowed her saliva as she looked into her report.
Why are you so weak in front of me, while still wearing the mask well in front of the other unit members?
But now I have no time to appease this lady.
“… Ceres.”
“… Why.”
“I’m sorry about this now, but don’t misunderstand me. Because the battle isn’t over yet.”
“… “
It was when Ceres’ eyes, upon hearing the answer, instantly turned into eyes that seemed to say that it was an excuse.
─I hope everyone gets out of there quickly!
Rien’s voice was urgent and astonished.
And at the same time, the ground began to shake.
──Kuuuuu!
─Ahhh? What, what! Earthquake?
—What, why is there an earthquake all of a sudden!?
The voices of the platoon members panicked by the sudden shaking are heard through the voice channel.
But it’s not like an earthquake.
It’s hard to believe, but something is coming up from underground.
Seeing that fact that he could vaguely know even if he couldn’t see it, Netoru pulled Ceres’ control lever and shouted to the platoon members around him.
“You fools! This is not an earthquake! Everyone get out of here!”
─Well, what is that…
─Rin! For now, let’s get out of here like Mr. Netoru said!
Even after hearing Rien’s warning, the platoon members, who were bewildered, began to move quickly. Ceres, as if feeling the seriousness of the situation, suddenly came to his senses and responded immediately to increasing his output.
Within a few seconds, the intensity of the earthquake continued to increase,
Eventually, it was time to step back about 100m with the platoon members.
Kurururung—!
With an earth-shattering sound, something large began to soar through the floor where the platoon members had just been.
“… “
A huge shadow falls on the ground. It had risen furiously from the underground and was struggling toward the sky.
At first glance, it looked like a dragon ascending to heaven.
Therefore, if it is magnificent, it can be said that it is magnificent,
If it’s ugly, to that scenery that can be called ugly.
It was a time when everyone was speechless and silent.
Netoru, who was the only one awake, said quietly.
“… Retreat all If you don’t want everyone to die.”
This was not the time to wait for Rien’s judgment.
I don’t know exactly what that big bug is,
There was a huge hole in the floor, and countless centipede-type monsters—chase-type centipedes—climbed up from it.
