Chương 123: Chapter 16:”One Week Until the Operation 2 – Joint Exercise with Lunatope”

The next day. All members of the execution unit, including me, gathered and conducted a joint exercise. The first purpose is to synchronize everyone's breathing while grasping the movements and specialties of each member. We spent time concentrating on that for a while. Since the members of Lunatope were originally perfectly synchronized, the main task was for me and Ausser-Chilions to match them.

After grasping the feeling of coordination, we conducted a simulation assuming actual movements during the operation execution. We did training according to various situations. Not just when things go as planned, but also dealing with failures on the way or unexpected events. The content of the simulation was mainly planned by William and Nelson. It was very well thought out so that it could be applied to any situation with limited training time.

While facing the exercise, the members were serious without cracking a single joke. The air was tense piri-piri. William's instructions were always quick and accurate, and I felt his high command ability. It's not just for show that he overcame death many times. He had the dignity of a famous commander. Nelson, although taciturn, played important roles at key points and showed his ability as a staff officer.

Lasla is inferior to William in seeing the whole picture, but she is very active in mock battles assuming combat. She took the lead in cutting in, covering, and retreating, and had the ability to lead the front more than anyone else. I see. I wondered why she, a young person, was entrusted with the vice-captain position over Nelson, but I understood somewhat. For a military officer type like her, if there is a reliable superior, the position of vice-leader leading the front line might certainly suit her.

The mock battle settled down, and we entered a break time. I thought I would deepen my friendship by talking to people I haven't talked to much in order. Well, I was tired yesterday and hardly talked. I noticed David and Lorenz chatting happily, so I decided to go talk to them immediately. Approaching, both noticed and looked back here.

"Good work so far."

"You too." To my greeting, David responded with an affable attitude.

"Ou. Yu!" Lorenz approached familiarly. Since yesterday was yesterday, I brace myself a little. Coming right next to me, he put his arm around my shoulder and pulled me close. And whispers in my ear.

"Hey hey, a man? That's cold. That's where you become a woman and say 'Good work' cutely~."

"Ah, is that so." Well, that would be good for you. While being amazed, this guy touched my chest peta-peta with playful hands.

"Tch. Nothing there." He is regretting from the bottom of his heart that there is no bulge... Since I'm not a woman, I don't feel anything particular even if touched. But simply because it's annoying, I brushed off his hand and said.

"Naturally. Because I'm a man now."

"Sigh~. I prefer your soft-looking breasts when you're a woman. Hey, transform a little and let me touch—"" I refuse." Why do I have to let a guy I don't even like touch my body willingly? When I cut him off with a cold voice, this guy who finally released my shoulder laughed frivolously, "Your guard is hard for a man~." I got irritated. Honestly, that annoying position, Lenks alone is enough. Pervert bastard.

"More than that, David's Dual Sword Style was helpful in various ways." I don't want to be entangled strangely anymore, so I change the topic. Among the members, only he holds two Slaises in both hands and uses them skillfully. Although I have confronted many opponents in the category of swordsman, dual wielders are rare and I don't have much experience. So the mock battle with him was quite useful as training for maneuvering conscious of Lilna, who also manipulates two swords.

"Likewise. I learned a lot from Yu's movements." The swordsmanship that was thoroughly taught by Sensei (Master) and sublimated in my own way over the past four years seems to have had something for him to learn too.

"That's good then."

"I heard from Lasla, but you are really strong."

"Not really." I answer not out of humility but as a realization. Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

"By the way, this training focuses on countermeasures against unforeseen situations so much, why is that?" Although well thought out, there are too many recoveries when something fails. I know it's severe, but isn't it a little too lacking in confidence?

"It's to be cautious of the Special Functions that Dielevats guys have. Because it absolutely won't go as expected." Lorenz answered in a serious tone. Please always stay like that.

"Ah. Certainly, you said all members of Dielevats are Special Units."

"Yeah. We know up to the point that they have some kind of special function. Unfortunately, we haven't accurately grasped what kind they have. Because there are almost no members who fought them directly and survived."

"Is that so. That is troublesome." Although it is common with opponents meeting for the first time, not knowing the opponent's hand is a very scary thing.

"When I was a brat, there were more various resistance groups. But almost everyone was beaten. Survivors also got scared. Before we knew it, only we Lunatope were left on the front line." Lorenz was clenching his fist with a face as if chewing a bitter bug. David sighs as if sympathizing.

"Even us, the members are half of the time when there were the most. Not much fighting power is left anymore. In addition to this, if Theo is executed—it's really the end of the story."

"So, only this time, I'm seriously risking my life. No matter how many lives we throw away, we must succeed in this operation."

"We are Pawns. To let the King live and escape from the jaws of death."

"Don't say such sad things like pawns." I inadvertently said so from the sound of the word pawn like disposable. Because I think everyone has dignity in the same way, not just the King. But David made a face as if to say it was unexpected.

"Sad? I'd be troubled if you misunderstood. Being a pawn gladly is what a soldier is. If I can be a useful pawn, there is no greater honor."

"Is it like that?"

"It is like that. Besides, the blood and sweat of each one of us become a bridge to the future. There is nothing more wonderful than this." From David who declared so, joy and pride in being a soldier of Lunatope were strongly felt. When I saw his eyes burning with hope and passion, I thought I said something unnecessary.

"Sorry for saying strange things. Certainly, I think it's a wonderful thing."

"Haha. Right? Well, of course, my life is precious too."

"Can't hold a woman if you die."

"You say such wicked things again. Apologize to the seniors who passed away."

"Heh. You, don't underestimate lust. It's no exaggeration to say that living things live to Do It in the end. Because we think we want to do it again, we can live, and we can kill." What is that monkey remark like a famous quote? I inadvertently pressed my forehead. The level is too high.

"You are too honest about that. Look, Yu is also put off."

"If you are too noisy, I'll have you return the Gravure Magazine I lent you the other day immediately."

"Wait. That and this are different stories." David. You were a man too.

"Or rather, that idol on the cover is cute, right? Purun-purun (jiggly) Big Breasts are the best!"

"I have to agree there." Touching fists with a refreshing voice, David hits it off with Lorenz. You guys are close, hey.

"Shall I lend it to Yu next time?" Eh, passed to me!? I am agitated by the unexpected development. What to do. Purun-purun Big Breasts. No way. I'm not of the same kind as these guys. I don't particularly... need such things. 『Stare—』...

"Watashi" is watching too. Alright. Here I should refuse resolutely. But, Purun-purun Big Breasts.... Might be a little interested. —No no! I want to be a rational, calm, and firm human being as much as possible always! Because I have a weak and unreliable side in various ways since long ago, and I am emotional and easily agitated. Hating that, I have always aimed for the ideal adult and cool self and tried to behave so, right? And I finally became able to do it a little bit.

Yet, I can't expose my disgraceful behavior for such a silly thing...! Ah but, Purun-purun Big Breasts. 『Stare—』 So I said, "Watashi" is watching too...! Gu, but. Uaaa, Purun-purun Big Breasts.

".................. Please."

"Haha! Honest is good!" Lorenz, who approached while laughing loudly, slapped my shoulder bashi-bashi. I was a man too. I couldn't win against desire and curiosity... 『After all, you're a boy. Fufufu. 』"Watashi" is grinning all the time. 『Can't be helped... 』 『Yeah yeah. Can't be helped. Since I am an understanding big sister, let's forgive you. 』 『Thanks for that. Anyway, you are watching everything I do again, right? 』 『Of course. It's okay to release moderately properly. Endurance is bad for the body. Right?

』 Inside the 『World of Heart』, my cheek is rubbed suri-suri. Looks happy. Geez. It can't be helped because of mental cohabitation, but from morning to night, from meals to bath to toilet matters, she really sees even shameful parts. It's practically a Life Complete Surveillance Play state... And she will make it a teasing material again. Anyway. What is myself who can't even hold my head up to another self? 『I am here to watch over Yu. 』 Yes yes. Is that so. Thank you.

While immersed in a state of resignation, Lorenz puts his arm around my shoulder frivolously again.

"Right right. Certainly around the middle, there is a Service Feature of Girls that Men Dream of."

"... So?"

"Of course! By all means, wear that, become a girl and try it on me—" 『" Absolutely Not.

"』 The cold voices of "Ore" and "Watashi" harmonized beautifully. After chatting happily? with the two like that, next I went to talk to Mina and Nelson. When I approached, Mina directed a quiet and warm smile at me.

"Oh my, Yu. Hello. What were you talking about so happily with Lorenz and David earlier?"

"Haha. It's silly things." Perhaps because of the guilt of having a lewd talk, or because of the bewildering adult atmosphere she exudes, I inadvertently used polite language.

"What is your business with me?"

"I thought I'd talk a little."

"Fufu. It's okay. But since it's a rare chance, get along more with young children. You don't have to mind an old person like me much."

"No, I've already talked to them reasonably. Besides, Mina-san is also young. Or rather, an adult woman, beautiful." Then she made a face that didn't look bad.

"Oh my oh my. With a cute face, you say it quite clearly."

"I just said honestly." I return to casual speech consciously. Since I'm already talking normally with Captain William, I thought it would be strange to speak in polite language only to one person.

"Well, I'm in my twenties for the time being. That's right. If Yu needs anything, please tell me without hesitation. If it's something I can prepare, I'll prepare it perfectly."

"Yeah. Thank you." Then, I also speak to Nelson who was standing next to her.

"Nelson."

"... What." Nelson raised a clearly troublesome voice.

"I want to talk a little, is that okay?" Then he said somewhat apologetically.

"Sorry. I'm not very good at talking about nothing usually..."

"I see. Then it can't be helped." There are people who don't want to talk much. There is no need to force him to talk if he dislikes it.

"Umu. Well, do it properly. I really rely on you."

"Yeah. I'll do my best as much as possible." In this way, I mainly chatted with Mina. Nelson muttered comments like a monologue boso-tto only when it was a topic he was interested in. Unexpectedly, he might be a personality who can't help saying what he thinks. While talking about various things with the two, the break time ended. The exercise resumed again and continued until night. We moved around until we were exhausted.

It was hard, but thanks to that, I became synchronized with the members of Lunatope, and I feel like we became quite close.