Mob No. 86: [Oh dear . Well, that saves us one trial. Now, what about the rest of you? I’d be more than happy to save you the trouble of the trial…]

Rebel Separate Team Side: Third-Party Perspective – Continued

The Duke raised his eyebrows in astonishment at the Count’s words.

The Marquis had said that with the Duke on their side, reform would surely succeed.

Yet now, why was the Duke looking at him with such cold, discerning eyes?

He could not understand.

“Your Grace! What is the meaning of this?! Were you not our supporter? No, our leader?!”… Read the rest

Mob No. 85: [Thus, I will annihilate you all as the cause.]

The sudden preliminary battle ended, all allied forces withdrew to the colony region for rest.

But not leisurely resting at the colony, waiting on standby in our ships after resupplying.

With possibility of enemy detachments or ambushes anytime, vigilant guard is only natural.

The rebels likely retreated near planet Gatohaga’s orbital line for similar rest.

I use the time to activate the newly loaded radar, comparing the map from Gonzalez to the actual terrain.

That purchased map marked various fortress colonies about due to the nearby borders, even … Read the rest

Mob No. 84: [Frightened and fleeing, worthless mercenaries! Onward! Display the valor of my Mantas viscount family! All ships, charge!]

Amid that standby, fire from some enemy ships towards our central forces is confirmed, seemingly the trigger for combat initiating everywhere. Immediately,

[Mercenary units remain as-is, advance, and engage the enemy. Once you deal some damage, withdraw immediately at this side’s signal. Ships needing supplies should resupply then. Others accompany them, reverse again at the signal, and attack the enemy ships.]

Orders to [lure them out] it seems.

[Luring out] is where we first attack, then when the opponent counters, … Read the rest

Mob No. 83: “Don’t kid yourself! Payment after you return!”

The guild interior is crammed with a considerable number of mercs.

Like the venue for a major event held twice annually.

Some acquaintances are surely here but impossible to find in this crowd.

As I’m wondering what to do, a staff member appears with a megaphone, announcing:

[Mercenaries! Proceed directly to the main hall at once! I repeat! Proceed directly to the main hall at once!]

The main hall, also used for ceremonies and such, was where we gathered before the Caides Pirates subjugation too.

Entering the main hall, some … Read the rest

Mob No. 82: “The phrase bedridden king alone makes this speech absurdly suspicious.”

Leaving the guild, I head not straight home but to Gonzalez to get some intel I’m curious about.

En route, the city is quite chaotic. Shops for food and medicine are mobbed while restaurants, clothing stores, companies, travel agencies and such are already closed. With martial law in 4 hours, everyone’s frantic.

Some seemingly clueless folks make a ruckus in the streets too.

In the black market street, shops are successively shuttering, but food sellers seem intent on operating till the last minute.

That butcher has a … Read the rest

Mob No. 81: “To sever worries about the rear.”

This new ship of mine is complete, but naming it is the issue.

The previous ship was cobbled together so I debated between Patchwork, Franken, and the wordplay Hatchpotch, settling on Patchwork for slightly smarter sounding cadence.

But this one’s entirely new besides the tuned flight systems, so I should pick a different name.

Changing a ship’s name means buying a new one, spending suitable money.

Gold-diggers loitering the guild ATMs will keenly catch such info and request loans from total strangers.

In total – Base price 3.85 million, modification 420k, … Read the rest

Mob No. 79: “My mom knows boss man Dorg, we’ve been acquainted since way back.”

“I’m looking for a combat ship radar. Long range as possible.”

“How far are we talking?”

“At least 20 billion km detection range would be ideal.”

“20 billion huh. That’s like one gen before the latest from 7 years ago. Nowadays it goes to around 28 probably? Want the newest cutting edge?”

“No, something proven around 25 billion if you’ve got it?”

I give the specifics of what I want to the shop owner of this black market [Curie’s Garage – Repair and Recycling], apparently … Read the rest