Shaun Lyatt
When I opened my eyes, the hospital ceiling came into view.
Having been admitted several times for examinations or injuries, I was sure of it.
Checking my body, I appeared to have all my limbs intact.
I slowly sat up and looked around.
It was a private room with only a vase of flowers,
and a beautiful blue sky visible through the window.
And I was still in female form.
I tried recalling one by one the events leading up to my current situation.
I was captured by those brat military cadets who sabotaged my ship.
I incapacitated all the ringleaders.
The GCPO and military ships arrived to arrest the brats.
Then my memory cuts off right after that moment.
As I was pondering, a voice called out from outside the sickroom.
“Pardon me. Oh, Lyatt san. You’re awake.”
A female-type nurse android entered.
“How long was I out?”
“Approximately thirty-one days and thirteen hours. You were shot at maximum stun output.”
The nurse android answered while checking my pulse.
In some cases that could be fatal, but it seems I survived.
“In any case, let me call the doctor.”
The nurse android smiled and left the room.
The next day was filled with examinations, and the day after I got the results. If no issues, I would likely be discharged in two or three days.
And the day after those examinations, the Captain came to visit.
“This was quite the disaster.”
“My apologies, I don’t want to recall it.”
As unkempt as ever with his stubble, he looked extremely fatigued.
“But we must discuss what happened…”
Taking a seat, he began explaining the events after I was shot.
According to the Captain, of the ringleader brats, all five are facing death penalty charges.
After hijacking the ship and stealing cargo, over twenty ships were confirmed to have been used for target practice.
Furthermore, of the thirty students involved in the coup attempt, twelve thought they would be going on a normal training cruise afterward. When they objected, they were all killed.
No wonder they never showed up.
While it’s undisputed that the captured female student demanded sex in exchange for rescuing her, only the five male ringleader students actually carried it out.
That big shot’s brat Delnov initially proclaimed his innocence and tried intimidation by invoking his parent’s name. But when informed that his father had disowned him, he started blabbing about his father’s misdeeds and ranting about a plea bargain.
The accomplices merely stood watch on the ship during the coup attempt, so they are all facing 20-year prison sentences.
As for the lone female ringleader Pamela, she claimed to also be a victim who was threatened. However, the recorded footage of her interactions with me and statements from Delnov and the others sealed her fate with a life sentence.
And incredibly, the one who shot me was none other than the supposed victim, the female teacher herself.
Not only did she instigate the crime plot, she was the mastermind, scouting potential “prey” through the cargo delivery desk.
Apparently it was all a scheme for her to marry into wealth.
She likely had her sights set on that young dashing Captain as well.
She was deemed unfit as a soldier, educator and human being due to her selfish ranting. Combined with the gravity of her crime, the death penalty is being sought.
However, the sentences have not been fully confirmed yet.
The reason being:
“You’re the final witness needed. Security has been posted around the hospital. The confirmation of everyone’s sentences hinges on your testimony.”
Normally they wouldn’t seek testimony from someone critically unconscious. But since it was stun-induced and recovery was expected, sentencing was postponed until I regained consciousness.
“So they did it to give the military command and councilors a chance to have me killed and sweep the case under the rug?”
It’s glaringly obvious they want to eliminate me to cover up the crimes.
“No, apparently the military command wants to oust the Mustags father and childs. Alvanse Mustag imposed that condition. As for the councilors, they seem preoccupied with self-preservation and have no intent to help their daughter. In fact, they’re claiming their daughter used the family name without permission while absolving themselves.”
“How ridiculous and senseless…”
These so-called elite really defy comprehension.
“Regardless, contact me once the doctor clears you for court. You’ll need to testify. As for your ship, the keel was damaged beyond repair. Your personal belongings from onboard are being held at the spaceport. The food seems to have been consumed, but you can request reimbursement for that. Ah, and the cargo was properly delivered.”
“The food’s not a big deal, but my ship is regrettable…”
I was so close to paying off that loan.
“you’ll get a bit of old coin. Apparently the military will pay you consolation money.”
“I’ll put it toward the ship loan.”
It probably won’t be a huge amount, just enough to cover the remaining loan balance and these hospital bills.
“What are you going to do for work?”
“Well…”
I have some savings, so the down payment shouldn’t be an issue, but if I use that to pay off the remaining loan, I won’t be able to afford another ship.
“Then why don’t you join my crew?!”
“With Shaun around, we’ll get delicious food and eye candy!”
Barging into the room unannounced and making asinine comments were Tony and Sam.
“No thanks.”
“But how are you going to work without a ship?”
“Once I pay off this loan, I’ll take out another and buy a new ship.”
I shot them a disdainful look, but it had no effect.
Tony struck a smug pose while Sam leered at my chest, grinning like an idiot.
I could shift back to male form, but the doctor said not to until the test results confirm there are no abnormalities, so I can’t for now.
“Well then until you pay that loan, I’ll just keep you prisoner on my ship for some forced labo-“
“What did you just say?!”
“Gah!”
Tony got a stinging yakuza kick to the back from Tina for trying to decide my future plans after discharge while grinning lecherously.
“Our precious Shaun locked up…you’ve been a naughty boy.”
“Eep!”
Sara rested her hand on Sam’s shoulder, smiling sweetly.
That smile meant she was about to put the screws to someone.
“Tina, no roughhousing in the hospital. And you mustn’t bully children.”
At least Maya was calm, bringing get-well flowers and gift basket.
“Shaun, congratulations on your recovery. You’ve been through quite the ordeal.”
“It really was terrible.”
Maya started arranging the flowers in a vase.
“But at least the cargo made it safely. We should be grateful for that.”
More than anything, I was relieved my main concern was resolved.
And my painting submission too –
missing that contest would have been worse than any compensation money.
I nodded in thanks to the police commissioner.
“Well, I should get back to work. But let me know when the doctor gives you the all-clear.”
The commissioner left, shaking his head at the antics of my sisterly visitors.
“By the way Shaun, I heard your ship was totaled. What are your plans now?”
“For now, I’ll use my savings plus whatever the GCPO and military provide to pay off the loan balance. With what’s left, I’ll make a down payment on another ship. If that’s not enough, I’ll take some temp jobs…”
I was about to mention getting a part-time job
when they all crowded around me.
“But my ship would be perfect! We’re in the same cargo hauling business!”
“Yeah! Boobs every day! Er…I mean food!”
“We’ve already got dibs on Shaun’s cooking and company! Back off!”
“Shaun dear, you’ll come stay with your big sisters, won’t you? Won’t you?”
“If you need a ship, mine is the best option!”
They were all talking over each other, but I knew they were just concerned for me.
A little noisy relaxation for now wouldn’t be the worst thing.
A shipless sailor doesn’t have much choice but to go with the flow.
For the time being, I’ll put thoughts of work aside.
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Glossary
【Beastfolk/Bestials】
A race that has the appearance of humans combined with animal features – basically, humanoid animal-people.
The Keezel are a cat-like variety of beastfolk.
【Ship Registration/Registration Certificate】
A certificate indicating you own and are registered to pilot a spacecraft in public airspace/space lanes.
Essentially like a vehicle license plate.
【Registration Number】
An identification number indicating what organization you and your spacecraft belong to.
Akin to an employee or student ID.
Shaun’s registration number properly refers to:
Galactic Cargo Transport Union – Member Registration Number
Example:
Ship Registration Certificate
Registered Owner: Shaun Lyatt
Registered Ship: Cargo/Passenger Ship White Cargo
Registration Number: D-47-37
Registration Number
Galactic Cargo Transport Union – Member Reg. No. SEC20110300003
Registered Owner: Shaun Lyatt
Registered Ship: Cargo/Passenger Ship White Cargo
Ship Registration: D-47-37
【Laser Gun/Blaster】
These are the typical sci-fi laser gun/blaster concepts.
The distinction between “laser gun” and “blaster” is actually quite blurred, and can vary between translations of the same work.
Generally speaking though:
Laser Gun: Quieter firing sound, higher penetration
Blaster: Louder firing sound, lower penetration but higher destructive force
【Needler Gun】
Instead of regular bullets, these fire needles propelled by gas.
Specialized for use against living targets, often for assassinations.
The needles themselves aren’t very powerful, capable of being stopped by a car door.
Though some works have them fire corrosive needles that can melt through metal.
【Tranquilizer Gun】
Also called tranking guns or sleep guns, these fire darts/beams that cause the target to fall unconscious when hit.
Commonly used for capturing animals.
Should be a familiar concept from certain famous game series.
【Paralyzer Gun】
These “paralyzers” fire rounds/beams that cause temporary paralysis and loss of muscle control when hitting a target.
While generally just paralyzing, extremely powerful ones can also stop the heart, so caution is required.
【Stun Gun】
The Japanese image of these “stunners/shock guns” is likely handheld prods that incapacitate on contact.
Essentially using electric shocks to temporarily numb, restrain, and disorient/stun the target into unconsciousness.
The type that fires electrified tether probes may be more familiar from TV/movies.
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To add, blasters have low projectile speed unlike lasers. Its not light speed, it throws a ball of plasma, like in star wars.
The glossary is from the novel, I’m just translating the text
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