Play holy light heart to be dirty

Responding to Kotori's voice, the voice of the management AI of 'Fraxinus' came from the loudspeaker on the bridge.

In the next instant, sparks erupted from the console that Reine's hand was touching with the sound of "cracking".

Electric shock generated by short circuit is one of the preventive measures to prevent intruders from performing illegal operations.

Although it is not fatal, as long as the power is increased, it still has the power to immobilize a person for a period of time.

"Well, don't be dominated by emotions, calmly judge, and respond well."

However, even after fully enduring the electric shock, Reine still stood there without changing his face.

"..."

Faced with this strange atmosphere, everyone on the bridge gasped.

The deputy commander, Kannazuki Kyohei, who was next to the captain's seat, naturally changed his standing position in order to protect Kotori.

In this short ten seconds, the bridge was full of tension again.

Chapter 330 I Wasn't A Companion From The Beginning

In the end, it was Reine's unexpected speech that broke the silence.

"Thank you, Kotori."

"What did you say?"

Hearing Reine's words, Kotori frowned and asked back, and then Reine continued.

"I've been bothering you all this time, thank you so much for letting me experience a good life."

"..."

Kotori moistened her thirsty throat with saliva and opened her lips.

"I don't know why, what's going on? Lingyin, who are you?"

"Surely it's not much different from what you imagined."

"Don't play charades with me... What is the relationship between that girl and you?"

Saying that, Kotori glanced at the mysterious girl on the screen, and then Reine looked at the girl on the screen as if following Kotori's gaze, and then continued.

"'That', is 'I', 'I' itself."

"What did you say……"

"...Compared to Kurumi's clone, it may be closer to an avatar.

Because 'that' is 'I' and 'I' is 'that'.

Just treat it as one will controlling two bodies.

After all, I also have things to do here, so it's more convenient to do things separately, especially when giving everyone a spiritual crystal. "

"what--?!"

Hearing Reine's words as if discussing daily life, Kotori's eyes widened.

Giving, spirit crystallization... that's exactly what Lingyin said just now.

And there is only one fact expressed in this sentence, that is——

"'phantom'?!"

"..."

Yes, the 'Phantom' - the elf who turns humans into elves, Kotori's enemy.

Facing Kotori's shout, Reine neither affirmed nor denied, but lowered her eyes.

"Then, it's time for me to go too, Kotori, the time I spent with you was really fun, but it's over."

"What did you say--"

"The time will come when my wish will come true, the time will come when my sad wish will come true.

All for this moment, all for this moment.

To bless all the human beings I have left behind, to express my gratitude to all the lives I have trampled upon.

I will have him again and never let him go! "

"Wait a minute, Ling—"

There was no feasible solution, but she absolutely couldn't sit idly by, Kotori reflexively extended her hand to Reine.

However, the latter just glanced at him indifferently, then stomped on the bridge floor with a 'boom', and disappeared as if melting into space.

"...!"

Kotori's hand was caught in the void, her expression suddenly changed as if she was about to cry, she clenched her hand into a fist and slammed it heavily on the armrest of the captain's seat.

"Ling Yin..."

In terms of time, it took about 5 minutes, but in such a short time, Kotori's world was turned upside down.

The most trusted friend has become the worst enemy.

No—probably not even that.

If what Lingyin said is true, then Lingyin didn't betray Kotori and the others at all.

From the very beginning, she wasn't Kotori's partner.

The time that had passed so far had been nothing but a show to her.

This too cruel reality made the fleet commander transform back into a young girl corresponding to his age in a few seconds.

"..."

However, I must not always stand still!

Thinking of this, Kotori forcibly pulled himself together, wiped away the tears seeping from the corners of his eyes with the sleeve of his military uniform, then his gaze became sharp again and he raised his head.

"Everyone, continue combat operations."

"Commander, Commander."

"but……"

The crew members below the bridge showed uneasy expressions, and Kotori stomped on the floor with the sole of her shoe and stood up.

"We lost a partner and gained an enemy. What happened just now is nothing more than that."

Then she put into her mouth a pearl pearl she had picked up from the rack at her waist, and continued.

"If you're drinking tea in a cafe at noon, it doesn't matter how you complain.

If it's drinking beer in a bar late at night, it doesn't matter how much you cry and complain.

However, this is the battlefield, the hunting ground of the god of death whistling with iron wind.So, what should you be doing now? "

"...!"

Hearing Kotori's words, the team members gasped at the same time and saluted in response.

Then they looked back at their respective consoles and continued their combat operations.

"Oh, I cheered up so quickly. I am maintaining the defense of the hull, so it doesn't matter to be depressed for a while."

The words 'Maria' on the screen of the personal computer are flashing.

"Hmph, if you want to encourage us, do better."

"This is really disrespectful, it seems that I still have a lot to learn about the subtleties of the human heart.

This is me, an AI that is still growing while boasting of its own perfection. "

"Only unpleasant abilities are worthy of approval." Kotori's expression relaxed after saying that.

To be honest, it would be a lie to say that they were not trying to show off their strength. The battle situation finally became optimistic, but now there are new enemies who don't even know their purpose.

Although she kept hiding her appearance, Kotori's spirit was about to collapse, and she could even cry immediately if the situation allowed.

'Maria' probably sensed Kotori's heart, that's why she said such a thing.

If the former can learn more about the subtleties of the human heart, Kotori will probably be made to cry by her in turn, "Really, my sister who is not cute at all."

"Kinri, what are you talking about?"

"It's nothing, just studying the disposal of talkative AI."

"Ah, I really should think about this, he is the kind of guy who will show his fangs to humans one day.

I've seen it in movies, but that level of AI will spread malicious viruses to the network while formatting itself, so you must be careful.

Well, but it seems interesting to set back human civilization by a few decades. "

'Maria' said as if she was playing dumb, she is really a talkative AI.

However, thanks to her, the atmosphere has eased somewhat.

Kotori sat on the captain's seat and straightened up, giving instructions to the crew.

"Anyway, maintain the battle situation and move forward to the scene, and tell Tohka and the others to prepare—"

At this moment, in an instant, Kotori's words were interrupted by the siren sounding from the bridge's loudspeaker.

"Commander! Look at the screen!"

"...!"

Hearing the voice of the crew, Kotori looked at the screen, where Reine, who had just disappeared from the bridge, came out of the space.

Chapter 330 IX Unsolvable Power

"Who?!"

The girl who suddenly appeared naturally attracted the attention of the elves, among them the first to bear the brunt.