My machine combat simulator has come true

But for now, that's enough.

"...No change. It's the same as before."

"Really." Yu Xiao rested his chin and pondered, "But...is this a compliment or a derogation, step brother?"

"...Of course I'm praising you, kid! I wouldn't have cleared all the dishes if it wasn't delicious—"

Bu Qing scratched his hair.

"Oh, it's all right. See you later, A Xiao...Although, I'm afraid I won't see you at school."

And what he said was true.Although Bu Qing was nominated as a test driver, he was able to show up at the school as usual.

But Yu Xiao has already asked for a long-term leave of absence because he wants to work in the Siegfried system, declaring that he is sick and needs to rest——

Naturally, under the management of Alves' senior management, all this went extremely smoothly.The classmates basically have no doubts.

After watching Bu Qing leave, Yu Xiao got up as well.

——Of course, he is going back to Alves again, heading to the Siegfried system.

After all, he also has things to deal with over there.

In order to obtain a series of blueprints in the future...even if it is a mercenary mission that has nothing to do with me, I have to pay more attention to it.

But before going out, Yu Xiao turned his head away and looked back at the display at home with some reluctance.

Because, this place that can be called "home" is probably the last permanent residence for him.

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Yu Xiao thought with some regret in his heart.

...Although, this is not because of any special circumstances.

However, in consideration of the double efficiency of attendance and future attacks——

He has already decided to move his residence from above the island to Alves.Like that Mr. Kalinin.

The permission submitted during the day was quickly approved.

So he picked up his packed luggage and walked out in the bleak night wind.

The deep black sky enveloped this small island, which is really like a paradise—only at this time, Penglai Island will appear a little lonely.

However, perhaps it was the stillness of the night that aroused his thoughts.

"... hasn't changed?"

Yu Xiao raised his head, looked at the full moon in the sky and murmured.

***

In a corner of the desert in the Middle East, there is an endless bonfire crackling.

Obviously, this is a campground.And the people who live here for the time being...

Just look at the large transport truck looming in the shadows.It was Yu Xiao and his party who were heading towards the VTX branch.

After all, mercenaries also need to rest to ensure sufficient energy.You can't go on a sleepless march.

Of course, safety issues cannot be ignored, so they also decided on the grouping of the vigil.

In the first half of the night, Yu Xiao and Ai Ji were in charge of guarding, and in the second half of the night, Haidong and Zhenshang were replaced.

At this time, around the campfire...

"...What's wrong, Akatsuki?"

A man with black messy hair - Ai Ji, sat next to Yu Xiao with unavoidable worry on his face, and said this to him.

Maybe it was intuition, he felt a little unstable emotion from Yu Xiao after the battle——

"Is there something... disturbing?"

So he specifically singled out this period of time.I plan to ask the other party out of a caring attitude.

"Ah... um. Indeed... a little bit."

But it was indeed what was said.So Yu Xiao's immediate reaction was a little dazed.

"Is that so? Then"

"...No problem. In today's battle, I killed someone."

Under the light of the fire, Yu Xiao looked at his right hand in a daze.

That was the hand that controlled the mobile suit and took the life of another today.

"—But... even now. It doesn't seem to have any special feeling."

Then, he frowned even more and said in a deep voice.

"It's okay to be ashamed. Everything else is fine... Nothing came up. It seems that I am more ruthless than I expected..."

It was this feeling that troubled him for a long time today.

Knowing that what he was doing was a "killing" act, he fell into a moment of melancholy——

In all kinds of machine warfare works, such cases are not uncommon.

But he himself can't feel the slightest cloud...

However, it was this case that made him doubt himself.

After all...if his essence is a "ruthless" guy.

Then to "save" the future Penglai Island——

It might seem a little ironic.

"...Nothing like that. It's not that I can't understand how you feel—but ah, Akatsuki."

Aggie's face hardened.

"In this day and age, there is nothing wrong with using force to protect yourself... and what you cherish. On the contrary, if you are too entangled at this time, it is not human nature—— It’s just pure self-satisfaction.”

And after saying these words that sounded a bit critical, Aiji's tone turned moderate again.

"...But, that's the case. You're still young...and you've lost your memory. It's a big deal to be so sad."

Maybe I wanted to use these words to take away the somewhat depressing atmosphere.

After receiving the other party's response, Yu Xiao also regained some confidence in himself.

"...Yeah. Thanks, Ajigo."

So he nodded, and responded to the other party with gratitude from his heart.

And seeing Yu Xiao like this, Ai Ji couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hey. That's weird... You two are not alike at all. But when I see you, it always reminds me of my sister—"

"Hey. Ejigo's younger sister...?"

"Well.... But it's been a long time since we separated. I don't know where she is now..."

"yes."

Yu Xiao nodded noncommittally, and didn't want to delve into this topic.

After all, in his opinion, since they are separated brothers and sisters in such war-torn times...

Then I'm afraid there are more things to talk about behind the scenes.

And at this moment-

"Zi...Zi Zi..."

It is placed by the side, and it is used to alert the radio equipment transmitted by the surrounding radio waves, and it emits a buzzing noise.

Who is using the public channel to send information at this point in time...?

With such doubts in mind, Yu Xiao and Ai Ji went to adjust the frequency of the radio station so that they could more accurately intercept the communication from nowhere.

"...Zi...Hello? Is there...Is anyone here?"

It sounded like a cry for help.

"—We've encountered some... situations. Please help...! Please, does anyone hear...!"

It was a somewhat hoarse male voice.However, this made Yu Xiao tremble in surprise.

Because the voice...he had heard it before.

In the game of "Machine Warfare VS".It was a sniper belonging to his own team and responsible for long-range shooting——

... Luo Dongchuan's voice.

But, why is he here?

Chapter 160 Five Uneasy Premonition

...Luo Dongchuan's mood is a little messy now.Just like the icy wind whistling in front of me.

He—to be precise.them.

Now, because of the lack of materials, especially energy, people and bodies are stranded on the way.

——But at the same time, in Luo Dongchuan's pocket—the bank card of a certain private bank that was distributed internationally when the army was temporarily disbanded.

At the beginning, if all the deposits were withdrawn, it would be able to fill a whole suitcase to the brim.

And he himself is a frugal type.I'm afraid he won't be able to spend the money for several years.

…What the hell does this happen?

And when the status quo will inevitably lead to such doubts, it is time to find answers from places other than himself.

I saw it beside Luo Dongchuan—to be precise, a corner of the road.A figure of a girl with orange-yellow hair is curled up.

She bowed her head and buried it between her crossed hands.

"So... Filuti."

And Luo Dongchuan turned his head.What is revealed in the expression is a helplessness that can't be laughed at.

"I remember, the supply funds each of us got from the headquarters, but as long as they are distributed appropriately, it is completely enough to consume more than ten years and still have surplus food, right?

"...So. How on earth did you end up in this situation... Not only did you lack enough money to do odd jobs as a mercenary, but you also got stranded here halfway due to lack of supplies...? You also brought me along... !"

"No... there's nothing you can do about it, Uncle.... After all... if you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your weapon... or something like that, right?... If you want to blame, you can only blame my eyes for being too vicious! I can recognize you at a glance. The most expensive MS in the entire market..."

And Feluti finally raised her head, but she still responded with averted eyes.

Luo Dongchuan sighed.

Then he turned his head and looked at the machine standing motionless in the wind and sand behind him.

It was an Iron Man...but the structure of the outer armor was quite different from the general mass-produced models.There is also a scarlet heavy artillery weapon mounted on the back, which looks murderous.

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He remembered that the name of this machine seemed to be "槴子".

It is a prototype model developed by the Human Revolutionary Union to deal with the combat environment of land and space at the same time——

However, the mass production plan for this machine was rejected.

This is often the case.

After all, how could the big shots above allocate additional military expenditures for the "cosmic battle" that will happen again at an unknown time.

Then it is still the same old, dusty prototype, and I don’t know how to get out of the hangar...

After that, I came to the market in this chaotic Middle East.

...But I don't know whether to call it unfortunate or lucky.

However, this machine was taken by Feluti who came here.

However, it is not so much fancy as it has evolved into a strong buying and selling to some extent.

That MS businessman, who knew at a glance that he was coming from a wrong place, cast a bad look at the people around him from time to time...

Luo Dongchuan probably knew what they meant.