Vol 4 Chapter 6 (1/2)
Chapter 6: The shore of the lake[1] (Gurnil Biteym)
The battle for the Kemal star system has ended
Now, the Keated and under the control of the Imperial Star Force (Rue Laburéc)
However, the enemy is not yet driven out of the whole star syste for the opportunity for a counterattack
It is believed that Akaddo has the greatest military force in the system
Akaddo is a huge gas planet with several satellites
The existence of the satellite group is what makes the Kemal star system a munitions production site
Countless resource mines and factories are concentrated here
A Star Force (Laburéc) unit is holding the inner planets in check
When a fixed star has been secured it is routine to establish a mobile anti-matter fuel factory (Joth Hoka)
Addionally, construction shi+p (Dausiya), store shi+p (Rebbonia), and hygienic warshi+p (Garyumiac)[2] are sent into orbit of a secured planet
The warshi+ps belonging to the 1st Devastation Squadron (Sov Direr Kasna) are alongside a construction shi+p and are undergoing repairs
Although the battle is said to be over, it is not safe to build a mobile city (Laknebh Hoka)
However, several tens of transport shi+ps (Issazec) went as substitute into orbit of Menderes, the second planet of the Kemal star system
These specific transport shi+ps have instead of their cargo a restaurant, a bar, exercise facilities, recreation halls, theatres and aquariums
Additionally, they have a fine arts museum, a zoo, and as many recreation facilities as can be created in the narrow and dense space of a warshi+p
All these transport shi+ps are standard Ktel class shi+ps
It is a highly inally this small transport shi+p was intended to be part of a reconnaissance half-fleet during operations
Furtheruard shi+p (Laitéc)
When under enemy attack the shi+p can retreat from the battlefield even if the army officer (Bosnal) is away or inexperienced
The ‘Batoktel’ is aes It has become a park
There are five park decks (Zok Der), each one is ten WesDagh in length and two WesDagh in width
Three of the decks are further divided into several sections However, two decks have no sections
One of them, the 4th park deck (Zok Der Gona), known as ‘Lake shore park (Wabes Gurnil Biteym)’ has been reserved today for the 1st Devastation Squadron
”First, let us pay silent tribute to our allies and enemies who fell on the battlefield” said Kilo-Commander (Cheüass) Atosuryua, the Commander (Leshi+ek)
More than 200 army officers lowered their heads, and silence fell over the place
Atosuryua is standing on a little elevated place To beon a little hill
The hill is covered by carpet grass (Tikrebh)
It is a genetically created cross of short grass and s trampled on
Its floill die off, but it has an admirable characteristic which let it bloom a new one after tens of minutes
In fact, arrass
The 4th park deck is divided into a part covered by the carpet grass and the pond Trees were sparsely planted in the grass
Painted wall and ceiling surfaces have created an illusion as if you are at a lake under a vast blue sky
The creatures are real Most noticeably is the little screa sound of birds
A bird which cannot fly can disturb the precious ath voice
”The silence is over” Said Atosuryua in a slightly resentful tone, and gave next a solemn order
”All hands, start preparing a toast”
Ar the more than several dozen tables between one place and the pond; everything was prepared from the cups up to 88 different kinds of liquors
Arlasses, and filled them with their favorite drinks
Aside from Atosuryua, the executive officers of the squadron (Sov) had tables prepared for themselves
Jinto took a glass, and poured rosy grape wine (Lortek) for himself
A hand appears from his side It is Lafiel
”What do you want to drink?” Jinto asked, seeing her holding a jade glass in her hand
”I would be happy with a mixture of honey wine (Ketek) and apple brandy (Lertel)”
”Wouldn't it at least taste bad if apple brandy (Lertel) and honey wine (Ketek) are mixed?”
”You have bad taste” Lafiel gave an unreadable look ”This, this is too sweet for me”
”You are right Well, forget it”
Abhs can drink liquor without exceptions The alcohol is being broken up before it comes into their blood
With Jinto's constitution it's very bad to drink
It looks like drinking this carefree will et drunk
If it's Samson, he would say it's a curse The question had certainly co it?
Although, the Abh dislike it they would say ”This is only to imitate humans” If it was like this they should have pretended to be drunk, too Jinto thought
Lafiel gives hi to fill honey wine (Ketek)
”Not like that” Lafiel stopped him ”honey wine (Ketek) is too sticky”
”Is it?”
”You have to stir the drink evenly with the stick That's common sense”
”That's it?” Although, he thought he had been fa
”But, like this, I don't think it will mix And, is this how the mixture is made?”
”It's flavor”
”Yes”
Heto the instructions and handed it over
A si the toast took unexpectedly some time
There appears to be many preferences in taste for liquor
Atosuryua had quickly done her glass of cider (Rinme) and held it in her hand, but waited patiently for her subordinates to finish their drinks
”Toast preparation is completed, Coreen in his hand
”Now, an the speech
”Well, whether or not you are brave does notto do with it
In any case, it is good to be brave
Yet, the bravery of our arathered in the 1st Devastation Squadron (Sov Direr Kasna) has no tradition to bear
Therefore, it is our duty and right to make one
Today, a new chapter will be added to the tradition again”
Jinto was listening closely at her side to the speech
”The first tradition: Since there are many new people, I will explain it
First, when the 1st Devastation Squadron (Sov Direr Kasna) parties saluting is prohibited
However, it does not et about respect for a superior officer, colleagues or subordinates
Someone who is especially rude, I will invite him to my territory
I will also arrange a rooricultural land (Basev) and the hydroponic farm (Glek)”
”What kind of rudeness deserves such splendid punishment?” A voice broke out from the midst of army officers
”Think about it for yourselves However, just make sure you remember it
That section has been converted for confinement A lonesoht be very pleasing there”
Moaning could be heard But, it seemed to be rather pleasant
”By the way, the next tradition forbids wasting food
Soe preferences
Depending on the culture, for some people filled fat
Perhaps, it's a certain religious concept, but I cannot understand it
Of course it is not bad taste because I cannot understand the different cultures
As the first Commander of this squadron I, Baron Febdash (Lyuf Febdak), forbid this permanently
If you can't because of faith then hide it, understand? Good”
Voices of protest did not rise for this
”Now, the new tradition tonight is very simple
Landed nobility (Voda) of the squadron have to give everyone a treat when there is an opportunity This is a noble duty
I will make sure of this beautiful tradition”
Cheers roared
At the moment there is only one landed nobility in the 1st Devastation Squadron (Sov Direr Kasna)
It is Jinto who is Count Hyde (Dreu Haidar)
If this expands to noble (Sif) then there are some more For example, Atosuryua is Baron Febdash (Lyuf Febdak)
Yes However, she is a sovereign (Fapyut), and not landed nobility
You are not called landed nobility if you don't have an inhabitated planet in your star system
Incidentally, the creation of this new tradition did not include Jinto's opinion
Rather, for Atosuryua there was no other opinion
Jinto was irritated
It was not about money
The revenue from Count Hyde's nation (Dreuhynu Haidar) was enormous
Most of which is being re-invested into Count Hyde's nation, but even then there is enough left for Jinto such that he cannot spend all
If it's having this kind of party every week then he can afford it
Then why does he only have to provide the money, and not also as he wished take care of the preparation? This arrangeood
As shi+p's clerk (Wiig) and supervisor/controller (Bynkerl) he is busy when the shi+p isn't underway
Yes, it was Jinto's idea to rent the park deck for an open party
Actually, a park deck has a bad impression for someone from a land world (Nahen)
Anyway, a planet called land world can have various decent areas, but the simulated environment in a transport shi+p cannot match the memory of home for landers
Further artificial environround; this upsets the people froround
But once in a while this is probably the probleht
After having these thoughts, the arrangement of the party didn't feel so painful anymore
However, it is still unreasonable
”Letapplause”
Jinto went up the hill reluctantly while the applause increased
He also had to greet
You must pretend to hold a party of your own volition because you have to no matter how much you don't like it
Jinto convinced himself that this was the duty of the noble
”I will be brief, so everyone bear with ot attention
”Today, we are having this modest banquet for our services
We are all here thanks to luck and hard work
Please be proud
And keepus proud
I'm sorry if this sounds like pride, but, fortunately, the Count Hyde's nation (Dreuhynu Haidar) ement is popular
Additionally, I think, ould like to keep receiving this honor in the future”
More cheers and applause were given
Jinto held up a glass
”And I think, that I would like to meet all of you and the new army officer (Bosnal) there
I couldn't get it in time this time, but the special liquor from the Count Hyde's nation (Dreuhynu Haidar) will be available at the next opportunity, and I want you all to taste it
However, I will leave the privilege of greeting to someone else Now then, cheers!”
”Thank you for the delicious feast, Your Highness the Count (Lonyu Dreur)!” ar in a chorus
Here and there at thestruck can be heard
”Well, today we introduce the presenter Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Gnombosh, come”
”Yes” Gnombosh approached with a ready look
”Applaud” Jinto rallied
Army officers clapped their hands obediently
Jinto felt lonely with an eical power of co it However, administrative officer (Lodairl Sazoirl) Jinto is an administrative officer of the armed forces
He has no command
It was iht department (Garéc) for a command without the spatial-sense (Frokaj)
Lafiel greeted Jinto with a critical look while he left the hill for Gnombosh
”Did I say strange things?” Jinto orried
”I don't think so You were huh”
”What?” Jinto twisted his neck to the unexpected criticism
”How could you leave this place to such a child?”
”The chair, and he is not a child
Besides, as flight officer (Lodair) his rank is higher than the majority of the humans who are here Still”
”What?”
”I guess I'e, Lafiel”
”Idiot”
But actually, as for Gnombosh and Lafiel - Jinto appears five years older
So far the Empire (Frybar) has no need to have real children on the battlefield
”And it was a dull greeting It seemed to sell well”
”That was a landed nobility (Voda) obligation At least, Samson did it”
”Oh, the so called very exclusive landed nobility (Voda)”
”As if it's someone else's affair Even you will become a landed nobility (Voda)”
”That's farfetched even if it could be true”
”Yes”
Lafiel's territory, Viscountess Paryun's territory (Berskor Paryun) has no inhabitable planet
Therefore, it is necessary to terraform a suitable planet to support life so that she becomes a landed nobility
It will take a long time
Furtherin after Lafiel retires
In other words, after she finishes her obligation as a Imperial family/Royalty (Fasanzoerl)
If she is going to sit on the Jade Imperial Throne (Skemsorl Roen) then that time will be pushed even further back
Of course, this is also true if the war is not over yet
It was truly a tale from a distant future
Gno onto the hill
”Well, bring in the dishes All hands, attention please”
Auto the dishes co
”Please, get out of the way Crew members (Sash) over there, step a bit aside Crew members (Sash) over there, don't touch the dishes with your hands until the tables stop
Then,… Hey!” Gno now? Deca-Commander (Lowas) Ekuryua!”
From Jinto's position he did not see hat Ekuryua was doing
Ar the dishes
”Understood, it will do like this” Gnombosh said
”Anyway, please do not nal you”
”The set-up is bad, Jinto” Lafiel atching the descending table group ”I think directing is unnecessary”
”It's the first tiht that it was a good idea”
”At the tiood”
”Is that so” Jinto sighed ”But, if it were you, hoould you have greeted then?”
”Let's see” Lafiel tilted her head ”I haven't been in this kind of situation yet
Besides, I don't think I can greet as funny like that”
”Really Then I supposed, I will try this at the next party” Jinto proposed
”I will have you introduce yourself What if, I's behind the scene?”
”Denied!” Lafiel answered immediately
”Is it not important for a Imperial family/Royalty (Fasanzoerl) to make a speech? No,a commander”
”I can do a speech when going into battle But what good is there to hold a speech for drinking humans?
Besides, I cannot just turn an army officer (Bosnal) into a practice partner”
”Well, then don't complain to me”
”I didn't complain I just expressed my impression” Lafiel raised one eyebrow
”Then perhaps you wanted me to praise you?”
”No, that's not”
”Well, right”
Gnombosh's effort finally bored fruit, and the tables were set at their proper place
”Go ahead, everyone Blankets are set, and chairs are also available Of course you are free to use them; I don't mind
Enjoy the food and pleasant chats for a while” Gnombosh said in a relieved voice, and went down the hill