Chapter 33 (1/2)
Author Notes: This ti so I will divide it into two
Again, sorry for the late post There will be no dates for the next chapters because I am really busy I will however try to post at least 1 chapter per week but no pros in this chapter that I think have proper norant to those I did try searching the hen I have an idea about it but let me know if there are words/sentence in here that we have to change
Also, I ainning and found out that Luis was actually mentioned on the earlier but he was called ‘Louis” He was also called as Lois on other chapters To make it uniform, I will settle his name as “Luis” and will also update my previous chapters at a later date
—- Arakawa Shuichi point of view —-
Thewhich is hard to express If I a into a ‘Tempered Water’ It is kind of siy at the back of Ah we dipped in rotten and muddy water on that one
In just few hts cleared and a meadow came in front of me This is without a doubt as Ozaki explains… an extremely isolated island in an ocean which is surrounded by steep cliff
“Is this place a habitat for bird-like creatures?”
In the h the ca birds At the saen concentration and toxicity is not filled, I open the cockpit of the suit and try to breath in the outside air
“Umai~… It is clear” (TN: Umai = delicious but in this sentence he meant that the air is fresh)
I take out the cigarette which is inout s for my subordinates to arrive, the space behind me distorts and blurred shadows slowly appears Was there a ti with earth as per the preli out of the distorted space with a ‘tepid’ feeling
However… It takes such a long time for my subordinates to appear who should have jumped in immediately after me Tomorrow is the transition of Kouki in here froarette while watching my subordinates who have only yet transferred their upper body, I again look at the ‘surface of another world’
“Three hours after eate, the number of people who transition is 20 people”
Luis who just came after me unlocks his suit and sits in the meadow Before the transition, Kouki told hi at least 2 iteive that advice, ould have wasted a whole day While thinking about such a thing, I found a suit transferring so from the truck
“Luis, what is loaded in that truck?”
“It is the [Outpost Base Materials]”
I see, so you start to plan on to setting up the outpost base I look around and saw“Let’s have Yakitori!” I issue an order to prepare in setting up the base They are well-trained soldiers, I watched them immediately re-wear their suit and started to survey the surroundings I started on thinking about the place the arm terminal
(TN: Yakitori = japanese Skewered Chicken)
My subordinates ere exploring the islands while chasing birds found out and reported that this island has an elliptical shape and is about 40krassy field and there is only feoodland area on the south sidethis island itself a natural fortress I decided to build the base at the center of the island for counter ainst enemies
“Luis, you build the base at the center of the island Set the base 600 square th and breadth Surround it with Reinforced Barrier, place the anti-aircraft guns in the center and put the gate you brought in on the north side”
“What about surveillance?”
“Have pairs of two people head in east, west, north and south of the island Have thehts They are not allowed to shoot unauthorized, tell the”
After receivinghis ter supplies fro up the base, ill launch the satellite and assemble the Reconnaissance Aircraft We also have to think about the arrangement of tanks
While thinking that work is ale, I noticed that the nureatly increased I called out to Luis while wondering
“Your son said ‘Moving one by one is a waste of tiate’ It is said that he is giving instructions at the other side”
I see, It will be good because safety here is will be guaranteed to some extent It is a co… Kouki, I really appreciate it
Thanks to the increase number of subordinates, work quickly proceeded and the defense walls of the base have been completed
The observation satellite is asseiven instructions A report ca that it is about to prepare for launch However, everything is going so well, I cannot help but think that so that─── An eency contact from the surveillance team came in
“This is the surveillance tea fro at low speed”
“Surveillance Teaence?”
“Unknown, however… I do not think there is intelligence in a creature who looks like a [Rotten Meat Monster]”
Although Luis confirmed if the reported creature of the surveillance tea [probably not] What now? Even though it is sloe do not have much time… it will reach over the sky of this island in about 10 minutes The creature will likely notice us in here
“It will surely notice us”
Contact is unavoidable if it see us Should we try using the floodlight to check the situation first? No, there is the danger that my subordinates will co shot at distance 900 or send a light signal to see how it reacts I will ask Luis to give his opinion before giving out the decision to my subordinates
“Send a light signal If it still continue to approach, fire tarning shot on the sea surface right under the target and if it still continue to approach after that… I giveit down at distance 300”
“Roger”
After their reply, I stop the communication in order to check on e, athered around and had a deep breath as they watch the situation Well it is expected, their fellow troops are doing their first “Battle” in the different world I have no intention of scolding those who stops working… and then, the coain
“Target Down”
“Roger that, send a person here to report”
Apparently, our first contact with the creatures of different world have a disappointing resultI go to the command center which was recently set up to hear the battle report fro subordinate
“Then… the 80mm sniper rifle you used is effective?”
“Yes, though it was too powerful I believe shooting it down is possible even with the 20un which the infantries carry”
It is just like as said In the video collected fro to the sea surface after a single shot was projected The basic structure of the living things in here seems not that much different from earth The monster which was hit by a bullet on its head proves it and there should be no mistake about it
However, when Miki analyzed the videos of Kouki when he was transferred to another world before, it is reported that the creatures in that world used soic Barriers” Are there no barriers in G-88?
“Have you ever been hindered by so when you shoot?”
“I do not understand theof the question… but…well, it see for a et It was as if it had penetrated so”
As expected, it is better to think that “some kind of barrier” exist in this world Miki says, “Even if it is called y So you should be able to invalidate it by using an energy or power beyond that” In this case, the barrier energy that the monster deployed was defeated by the power of the rifle bullet
I draw my conclusions and diseneral caliber carried by infantry will pass or not… Well, we cannot just look for a protists and shoot them to test it, so it will be on hold for now
“Captain, ill launch the observation satellite since the asseht with it was coht”
(TN: VSTOL = Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing V/STOL aircraft is an airplane able to take-off on short runways or take-off or land vertically I believe VSTOL is also mentioned in Chapter 22 but I did not note what it was, sorry about that)
“Ok As soon as the test flight is co infor on you guys”
After instructing Luis who caarette and breath in the sarette used recently increased but I cannot stop myself Since we have set up the base and barracks, we just have to wait for the gathered information I wonder what to do next, I have no idea on the priority of the tasks
If this is the case, I should have pushed Ellis earlier into the gate As I regret not having Ellis come here early, a knock is can be heard on the door
“Ellis Dauntless, reporting in”
“I have been waiting! For the ti of e should do afterwards”
When I call out, Ellis pushes up her eyeglasses with her finger while having a sullen face
“Done? From what I confirmed before I came into this room I only saw that the base was set up What about work hours? The allocation in the barracks? Meals and PX usage time? Recreation Facilities?… In particular, the installation of the shower rooarette butts on the ashtray for a long ti?”
I forgot─── Ellis biggest difference to Clair is her ‘Poisonous Tongue’ Claire does not say anything even when she thinks of so but Ellis will just say it out clearly Moreover, most of what she say is reasonable that I do not have an escape on what she is tellingtold by her have no choice but to endure it as their heart breaks
“My bad, I will leave the operation regarding the facilities to you”
“I wonder if this is better, Captains should demonstrate their abilities in combat aspects Is it acceptable to release the birds that idiots A and B caught earlier? Everyone are‘Make a Yakitori’ but I do not want to that”
I do not want to eat it, so give me permission Ellis coh speed, sending instructions to her men If you let these facilities operate under Ellis, she will show more aspect than that of Claire However, it becomes inevitable that the rules becomes very strict
Somehow, to someone who is supposed to be the Captain… Ellis sent an e- me to do some heavy works
During my break, on the tie saying “Please come to the co a dish As I enter the rooht equipment did a salute and wait for me to reply with the same action
“You have a bad manners Captain, I ait for you to finish that dinner for 20 seconds”
In order not to anger Ellis who have wrinkles between her eyebrows, I eat an to explain
“The pilot of the observation aircraft returned fro With the analyzed data and testimonies from the teas(artifact) which can be verify as a city within 400km radius The first artifact is at 520khthouse” Fros of this world have the ability to set sail There is no doubt that this is a product of this world’s science and technology”
In other words, the living beings here are not similar to the “Primitive Man” on earth? I finally finished my meal when I asked the question Everyone in the hall nods and this tis a mobile screen and starts a detailed explanation
(TN: Coat = coat guy, the one who loves stray cats)
“This is an ie from the observation satellite that was launched Currently, the satellite is stationary and is al the said ie is that… this world is in a proper universe Perhaps the physical law is si si the world”
(TN: What hesimilar to this:
I see It is not such a funny world where in sea water falls froe of the world to infinite abyss like in certain myths However, it is quite different from the Earth’s continental map… It see each Which point are we in? I urge the Coat to further explain
“The place we are located is here It is an island in the upper left of the continent which is reflected in the center For convenience, ill nae froe city at 920 k the size of the city scattered around it, it is probably the capital city”
Although the cities around the capital are only around 1000km away, the level of the civilization is rather low There are no aircraft or flying vehicles found I wantelse that we can check but she gavethe data”
I decided to wait for Luis and let the subordinates who are still wearing the flight equip for about an hour, I heard the sound of running footsteps in the hallway and Luis jumped into the room
“I deeply apologize, it took ti from the satellite is now possible so please take a look”
Everyone was surprised as we looks into the video that Luis projected on screen
“This is… a carriage?”
“Yes It is pulled by creatures si torches instead of electricity for lights There are also ic] Also, there is onethat we discovered, base on analysis result─── this world is about 45 times the size of Earth”
Alright, lets summarize e have… This world, G-88, has an environment which is similar to Earth however the size is 45 tiravity is the sas that inhabits this world is on a level similar to Earth’s Medieval Era It is also possible to defeat the protists with the weapons we brought in The nearest artifact is 520km south
I gather labella, what does this mean!? Miki asked me with a smile but I did not expect this situation
Even if there was a civilization, I thought that everything would at least be at the level of 19th century so I expected an action from the other side I ask et some opinions
“What do you think about trying to make a contact on the country that ere able to verify after your son arrives? I think that we should withdraw if they opposed by force”
“I agree with Ellis’ opinion Let’s also have the aid of aircrafts equipped with “Gravity Collapse Bullet” for worst case scenario In case our sincerity did not work, we can safely retreat and leave at high speed”
Is that so? Kouki is planned to arrive nextin touch with this world’s state