My machine combat simulator has come true

"...Okay. If you can still drink, it's not a big deal...Look, I'm not going to say 'it's great that you survived'. Don't know who else was on that plane though- it was you Relatives, friends, or lovers... But in short, if you want to cry, do it now."

And the opponent also got up at this time.And in his mouth, he said something that sounded like relief.

"Cheer up afterward. Take up the responsibility that survivors should shoulder, and continue to live strong..."

For this mercenary, things are nothing more than quite simple.

I received the distress signal, and then at the scene of the air crash, I saved the only survivor—that's all.

Therefore, from his perspective, it is quite necessary to speak out to appease the other party.

But this series of speeches, for Yu Xiao in front of the camera——

He couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Although he knew that this might be the manifestation of the two traits of the character he had chosen: [Misfortune] and [Adventure], but he still couldn't know exactly what happened before.

"…Feel sorry."

Therefore, Yu Xiao chose [Doubt] among the two options of [Doubt] and [Silence] that popped up.

"I don't quite understand... what are you talking about?"

And the character he manipulated asked this question.

This led to the doubts of the mercenary man:

"...What? No way. Even if it was the shock caused by the accident, it wouldn't be the case until now...or...?"

While spinning uneasily, he was slowly thinking.Then he seemed to think of some incredible possibility, and then he asked:

"...So. Hey, boy. Do you remember your name?"

"Xiao....Probably, because I only remember. This name."

And here, Yu Xiao didn't even need to take the initiative to respond, that's what the character he manipulated said.

"Then... you don't remember anything other than these?"

"Probably so."

"Where's the proof of identity?... Tsk. Blame me. After escaping from such an accident scene, what documents can I bring with me..."

At this point, Yu Xiao probably understands——

Although I don't know what means it did it, but "Machine Warfare VS" probably created a man who was killed and lost his memory for himself, as his clone in the outside world, in order to correspond to "Fate" and "Adventure" two conditions.

And Akatsuki's response made the other party a little stunned.

At first, he probably didn't expect this to happen.

Logically speaking, in this case, he can completely leave it alone - after all, that's what wandering mercenaries are like.Rolling around for profit, naturally you can leave because it is unprofitable.

"…All right."

But maybe it was conscience that overcame the desire for profit, so he finally opened his mouth slowly.

"—You. It's called 'Akatsuki', right?"

"En." Yu Xiao chose [Yes] in the newly pop-up options.

"...do you want to live?"

"En." Yu Xiao repeated the second choice of consent.

"—Then come with me. I have a way out for you... It's bad... But it's better to have something to eat than starve to death in the wilderness without knowing. Maybe you can find someone who knows the truth about your life Where's the guy?"

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"…thanks."

Yu Xiao chose [Thank you].Then, faced with several new options that popped up, he followed and chose [Question].

"...But, sir. Are you...?"

So his character tried to ask the man about his true identity.

"Oh. Indeed... If I don't know my true identity, I will look like a strange uncle who kidnapped an ignorant boy..."

While speaking jokingly, the other party took off the hood that he had been wearing since just now.

The face that was revealed—it should be said to be the image of a somewhat tired man.

There are a few strands of aqua blue highlights in the shaggy black mess.There is also a pair of eyes that I don't know whether to say listless or ready to go.

"...Edge Santa Claus."

"If you don't mind, just call me Aiji."

Chapter 140 Seven "Sane Old Man"

— Edge?Yu Xiao turned the camera to scan the other party, and he felt strange and confused about the name and the image of the other party in front of the screen.

...As for the other Aiji, Yu Xiao is quite familiar with it.

That is the protagonist of "A Century of Heroes", a character who can transform into a legendary hero clan to fight.

However, Edge Santa Claus.

...To be honest, Yu Xiao has no impression of this name.

It's no wonder he—

After all, the time he traveled was three years ago.

At that point in time, not to mention "Super Robot Wars 30", even Mecha T, its predecessor, had just ushered in the day of release.

...Yu Xiao before time travel, even because of his busy work, he still didn't get through the T yet.

However, even though he didn't know that the other party was one of the male protagonists in the machine war series, Yu Xiao still chose to trust the other party.

This is not just due to the affinity shown in the other party's casual conversation.More because——

After all, like this, a guy with a typical Sugita Tomowa-style voice known as the "team leader" in the seiyuu world.

It is often the type that seems more unreliable, but actually more trustworthy, right?

Manipulating the character and following the other party to board the cockpit of the modified Chinier in front of him, Yu Xiao thought silently in his heart.

***

Although it cannot be said to be very time-consuming, the process of reaching the destination is not fleeting.

Moreover, during this period, it has not been briefly mentioned in the form of transitions that are common in games.

This also convinced Yu Xiao that the "real battlefield" and its derivative modes in "Machine Warfare VS" are indeed reflecting the reality that is happening.

Of course, he was not idle in the game.With the help of a word game-style dialogue system, he also learned a lot about the other party:

Edge is a wandering freelance mercenary.

But at this moment, the place they were going to was an existence that could be called a mercenary agency.

This site, which is completely run by individuals, has existed in the war-torn Middle East for nearly 40 years, and has made a name for itself early on.

And in the end, it became the necessary place for these free mercenaries who have no public support or corporate backing to maintain their lives.

From the purchase and lease of various mechas, to the release and acceptance of entrusted tasks, everything can be conveniently carried out in this place.

Some mercenaries were unknown newbies in the industry when they first stepped into this agency, but now they are already well-known celebrities——

Gossip less.Ai Ji brought Yu Xiao to this place, and his intention was quite obvious.

He wanted him to become a free mercenary like himself.

"Sorry. Because I don't know any other way to survive."

In this regard, Edge at the time said so with some shame.

However, even without his pushing hands, Yu Xiao felt that he would still embark on this path.

"...It's okay, Brother Eji. After all, I don't know any other way of life."

So at that time, he just manipulated the character to choose the response of "Thank you".

And not long after, they were close to the agency.

The huge building stands in the middle of the vast wilderness, but there is not much light in it.It's like a cave where primitive savages live in seclusion.

"It seems that there are not many people here. That's right, is it this time after all?" Aiji said to himself, "...Okay! Akatsuki, come with me!"

In the process of following Ai Ji to the building in front of him, Yu Xiao recalled another part of the information obtained in the previous conversation.

...The man who manages this agency is a senior mercenary who is old enough to retire and go home in any industry.

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Although I'm afraid it's because there are too many enemies that he never reveals his true face and real name, but he is experienced and has good hands and eyes.

So the caretaker, with a bit of respect and awe, is called "Al-Hikmah" - or simply paraphrased, "Sane Old Man" - by frequenters and local residents.

But corresponding to this, the old man's temper is said to be quite weird.

So when you meet, you should be cautious in your words and deeds, right... Just when Yu Xiao was thinking so.

However, I saw Aiji stepping forward casually, and after walking into it, he yelled at another wooden door that was closed behind the front desk:

"—Grandma!...Grandmother!"

Hey... You have to be careful with your words and deeds, right?

"Why are you shouting so loudly? I'm not old enough to lose my hearing!..."

Afterwards, there was an idle voice like that of an elderly woman who would often come out to bask in the sun when she had nothing to do in the park.

The person who opened the door was a man in black robe with a stooped body.Judging from the scene where she can only walk slowly with a cane, she is indeed very old.

"Also, I said it before. How should I be called?"

However—her words naturally reveal the majesty of an elder who makes people have to look at her directly.

"Ah... yes! I'm very sorry, I'll start correcting it now! Sensible old man... no... my lord! Little Aggie Santa Claus, I want to see you~!"

Seeing Ai Ji following, speaking in an overly flattering attitude, the wise old man couldn't help but sigh.

"...I didn't say I needed you to do this. Well... let's talk about something. If you come here at this time, if you want to make fun of me, you will be angry here?"

After getting permission, Aiji naturally took a step forward.

"You can rest assured! I, Aiji, have no second thoughts about you! —— Hehe. Actually, this one beside me...well, this one, brother Xiao!"

Then he turned sideways and made a gesture of introduction for the wise old man.

It's just that the name "brother Xiao" is a bit... strange in the Chinese context.Yu Xiao slandered.

"He, he was originally a soldier of the Personal Revolutionary Union. But when he was performing his mission, the troops were devastated, and he himself became a deserter... So, in order to make a living, I recommended him to come to our Here... to be a mercenary! He himself agreed. Then, the matter of registering data... I will trouble you!"

"Well."

The wise old man responded briefly.But this does not mean that it is allowed to—

"Do I need to give you a little more time? This hasty lie is not well-made."

Instead, it is a sign of some kind of doubt.

"Time? A lie? Ahaha... What are you talking about...?"

Aggie still wants to continue the lake.But the other party obviously did not allow him to do so:

"Don't be stupid. You see. From movement to manner. He doesn't have any of the characteristics that a guy who lives a bloody life would have."

The sane old man leaned on the crutch in his hand and walked over slowly.

"—and. Those eyes."

But under the black robe that covered his whole body, Yu Xiao shuddered even through the screen with his cold eyes.

"This doesn't look like the look a soldier should have. No... or even, it doesn't look like the look that people living in this world would have. Aiji. What kind of person did you bring...?"

Then she turned her head and cast the same sharp gaze at Aggie.

"Tell the truth. Before I try to throw you out."

"Okay. Actually, he is..."

Lowering his head like a child who has been scolded for doing something wrong, Edge then narrated his previous experience.