It's morning!
Underwater Scenery
Wake up!
Kana-chan, you're going to be late!
It's morning!
Wake up!
Ouch.
Merida Island
Next, take a look at this.
This was taken during one of the battles that Sergeant Sagara took part in.
That is the AS we that engaged at the time.
It has been confirmed that its codename is "Venom."
However, this is what I want you all to pay attention to.
This glowing phenomenon that you see here,
when combined with a certain power source, is capable of neutralizing almost any form of attack.
This phenomenon is produced by a device known as the Lambda Driver.
It is almost identical to the one equipped on Sergeant Sagara's Arbalest.
Lieutenant Commander!
What is it, Sergeant Weber?
What is this "Lambda Driver"?
I shall hand the floor over to the Captain for a detailed explanation.
Captain
Since the documents on this device had to be classified secret,
I haven't been able to explain it to everyone in detail before this.
However, I am now able to do so.
The Lambda Driver is also known as...
the Imagination-Resonating Repulsion Forcefield Generation System Device.
So, in other words...?
To put it bluntly,
it is a device capable of taking a person's imagination and physically manifesting it as energy.
For example, you can repel a bullet, or even destroy a target.
No way!
That's impossible!
Do you think I'm joking?
Then, I have a question!
Yes, Sergeant-Major Mao.
If it really is that all-powerful, why does Sousuke use it so rarely?
I've never seen him use it properly before.
Actually, that's one of the primary factors contributing to the instability of the device.
In order to activate its power to reproduce the will of the human user, as I've just said,
a massive amount of concentration is needed.
Concentration?
For example, it is the kind of power that can only be activated when the mind is under extreme duress.
And if you can't reach that level, the device will end up failing?
Precisely.
It seemed to me that the enemies I engaged with the last time were capable of using it perfectly.
Why were they able to do that?
I can't say for sure.
I think it's either because they've undergone strenuous training,
or because they were using some sort of drugs to artificially create the right conditions.
In that case...
Yes. Corporal Yang.
Are any other units other than the Arbalest equipped with the Lambda Driver?
We are trying to develop new devices within Mithril,
but due to various reasons, we still do not have any clear answers at this moment.
In other words, aside from Sergeant Sagara, no one else is equipped to fight?
That is not necessarily true.
However, to engage in a battle without the Lambda Driver,
one has to be prepared to suffer severe damage.
Quiet down!
A device to counter the Lambda Driver is currently being researched.
I shall inform you of any further details once the report has been submitted.
That is all.
Dismissed.
Captain.
What is it?
This is the report on Wraith from Sergeant Sagara.
Again?
I understand.
I shall look it over.
An escort, huh?
We don't know who's after Kaname-san at the moment,
and since she's a Whispered, it may not be enough to have just Sagara-san and Wraith protecting her.
But the number of people we can keep her safe from is limited.
Nevertheless, there's no way I can allow any more of the Whispereds' knowledge of Black Technology to be handed over.
Whispered...
Both Kaname-san and myself...
If only we hadn't listened to that voice...
I wonder if we could have lived as normal girls.
Good morning, Kana-chan!
Oh, morning!
Hey, hey, take a look at this!
I found a really interesting site yesterday.
Let me see!
What?
Huh?
The test data is...
The test I painstakingly labored on for three whole days is... !
I wonder what's wrong?
I heard there's something on the rooftop.
Wow, you're right!
It's huge!
What is that?
Kana-chan!
Ah, Chidori.
Take a look at this radar.
With this, I can keep a close watch on the sky...
Switch it off at once!
So suddenly... it hurts.
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Seriously... After all this time, he still hasn't changed!
Now, calm down.
I'm sure Sagara-kun regrets what he's done too.
Sagara-kun!
What is it, Kazuma?
I'm sorry for disturbing you when you're down, but please take a look at this.
It's from a BBS somewhere and these were posted last night.
Though I have no idea how he took the pictures.
This is not good.
This is serious!
It's the same as revealing yourself to the enemy!
We'd better find the culprit quickly and ask him to stop-
Sagara-kun?!
What?
It's nothing.
Please ignore it.
What's the matter, Kazuma?
It's better not to let her know.
I'm sure she'll be hurt by it.
Really?
Usually, yes.
That's why it's better for the two of us to just-
What's gong on?
The two of you have been whispering for a while.
N-N-Nothing!
Please enjoy this fun-filled school day cheerfully like you usually do!
It's so obvious that you're acting weird.
Hong Kong
Onee-chan, how's Sensei doing?
He seems to have calmed down a little.
I think the medicine is working.
Yeah
Oh, that's right.
What?
We're out of bandages.
I'll have to buy some later.
I'll go.
I see.
In that case, I'll go clean Sensei's body.
Sensei... I wonder how long he will last?
But Onee-chan,
l'm happy.
About what?
That we were able to see Sensei again.
I see.
You're right.
We've got work to do.
I hate that guy.
You'll have to bear with him.
Let's go.
What's going on?
Chidori-san.
This is the CD you wanted to listen to...
What are you doing, Sousuke?!
Good.
No problem here.
Yes there is!
Oh, Chidori!
About your report a few days ago...
Don't you dare touch her!
No problem here.
Yes there is!
So, no matter what, you're going to follow me everywhere?
Can't I?
Of course you can't!
I don't care how sad you are, but do you really need to wait for me in front of the stall?!
You don't have a problem with it, right?
I have a lot of problems with it!
In that case, at the very least, let me thoroughly check the stall you'll be using before and after you're done with it?
You sick pervert!
Kana-chan, calm down.
Sagara-kun sure is weird today.
I just can't stand it when he sticks so close to me!
But it's so like him, isn't it?
What do you mean?
The impression I'm getting from Sagara-kun!
Don't you remember? He's behaving just like he did on his first day of school.
Really?
What on earth are you doing?!
What's wrong?
Don't give me that!
I'm asking, "What are you doing here?"
Investigating!
Investigating what?!
Stop it right no-
Keep still!
So, it's there.
Hey, what...
Stop it!
Seriously, don't break it!
Ah!
Huh?
No!
My computer...!
Geez! Why the hell do things always end up like this?!
So that's the equipment they dropped?
Mithril, huh?
No, that's not necessarily true.
Go to the south!
Those footprints were left by an M9. Most likely there were three of them.
We don't have definite proof of that.
Destroying all threats after they land,
they move to another position in order to evade the anti-aircraft gunfire... Something like that?
You mean they changed their rendezvous point?
It looks like one of the units left the group.
And his destination is... most likely the anti-aircraft battery.
We can't verify that from here.
To be able to deflect a direct attack from the cannon of a tank,
It must have been the work of a Lambda Driver. If not, it's impossible.
We can't come to that conclusion based on assumptions alone.
I'm sure of it.
It's the white AS from before.
Something like color is easily changeable.
Come! Now that the flawless defense of the white AS has been breached, he's running away!
Running away! Running away!
Oh no! The enemy is also chasing after him!
How's my professional commentary?
Oh! He threw his weapon away!
Is he out of bullets?
Just as he reaches the top of the bridge, he's suddenly attacked from both sides!
He's in a pinch!
Oh, but wait!
He actually dives into the river!
Oh well... battles are all like that.
Let's go meet the customer now.
Make sure that something like this doesn't happen ever again!
Do you understand?!
Roger that!
How did it go?
Hey, Sousuke...
What's the matter with you today?
No matter what's going on, your behavior is way too weird.
No!
It's nothing!
You're just making too much out of it.
Fine.
Its okay if you don't want to tell me.
Chidori-san.
Umm... The truth is...
You're not going to pay me the money?
You're damn right!
Those weapons you guys bragged about were completely useless!
I have no obligation to pay you!
Get out of my sight now!
Didn't your mother teach you anything?
When you meet with scary people, always protect your wallet and your asshole!
What are you trying to say?
Nothing in particular.
I don't mean anything.
Kill them.
What is this?!
These pictures were most likely taken secretly.
I wanted to find the culprit with Sagara-kun before you became aware of it.
But I just can't take it anymore.
Unforgivable!
A person who does something like this should receive divine punishment!
Divine punishment!
Actually, we haven't figured out who the culprit is yet.
You haven't found him yet?!
No, but I do have an important clue
This is it.
What is this?
It's equipment used for recording voyeur films.
I found it hidden in the ceiling of the changing room.
So that investigation was...
It was done to locate this.
I've already examined the frequency of the waves.
All that's left is to trace the source and then we'll be able to find out who the culprit is.
Sousuke, you're so awesome!
Let's begin right away.
I have it.
That's fast!
Direction: 090
Distance: 5 meters.
That means...
It's the classroom next door.
All right!
Charge!
So, it's you!
Throw away your weapon and get down on the floor with your arms and legs spread out.
You idiot!
Can't you go a little easier on him?!
But this is the proper procedure for infiltrating a room.
Even so, there's no need for you to create such a big hole in the classroom wall!
The culprit is getting away.
We're going after him!
What the hell is this?
They're all dead?
I can't collect the rest of the money now!
But you were the one who ordered us to...
Stop uttering such nonsense!
Didn't your mother ever tell you not to blame others?!
Ah! Ah!
Can you hear me?!
What the...?!
He's dead.
Another one dead!
Oh! What's happening to this world?
It's filled with such cruel death!
I'm sad... I'm very sad.
How idiotic.
Don't come near me!
Before you do anything, take a look at this!
No!
If you dare come any closer, I'll reveal this embarrassing picture of you to the whole world!
How can he be so vulgar and inhumane?
I don't think you have the right to say that about someone...
Do you get it?!
If you don't hurry up and leave...
He's really the worst, isn't he?
Shut up!
Listen up!
This is revenge!
Revenge?
That's right!
Feel the wrath of my grudge against you for beating me in the student council election!
I'll never forget it for the rest of my life!
You were in the election?
Oh no!
Anyway, I'll show this to the whole world and make you lose all your confidence!
Have a taste of my hatred!
What the...? It's just unjustified resentment.
Stop making a fool out of yourself!
Calm down!
I told you not to come any closer!
I'll push the button!
Stop!
Fine. Let's open fire on him.
Do it!
No, you can't!
I'll... really push it!
Chidori
Yes?
The important thing is to make sure that image doesn't get distributed, right?
That's right!
In that case, it makes things easier for me!
No way.
No!
Hey!
Is this the mouth that said those things earlier on?
Huh?
Well, is it?
You shouldn't do such things, you know.
You should have your ass spanked for that.
How boring.
We're withdrawing.
Make all the necessary preparations.
Oh, yes!
I heard that your Sensei became fish bait, huh?
You have my condolences.
Hello.
Hey.
It's been a while.
How unusual for you to call us.
What do you want?
Well, I heard that you guys picked Sensei up.
News reaches your ears pretty quickly.
Actually, I really want the two of you to keep a low profile.
Is that a warning?
Sort of.
That was my intention.
Relax.
We have no intention of causing any trouble.
Can I believe you?
Of course.
No!
F-Forgive me already!
In that case, hurry up and spit it out!
I'm really sorry!
What is your real motive for stalking Chidori?!
It's just as I said before!
So you intend to feign ignorance to the end?!
Let's ask your body then!
We'll start with a finger first.
Which one do you prefer?
S-Stop it!
Fine, fine.
Stop right there.
Why are you stopping me?
It's obvious, isn't it?
He's just a normal high school student.
Oh yes.
Were you also the one who peeped in my apartment this morning?
You bastard...!
I don't know anything about that!
I only peeped at her when she was in school!
Is that true?
Yes, it's true!
Your acting skills are really remarkable.
But it won't work on me.
Stop it!
Wait!
Forget it. Just let it go already.
But I'm not done with the interrogation yet!
You've done enough already.
But, I wonder what that was this morning.
This radar is really powerful, isn't it?
I have to go buy a new cell phone now!
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Ah... I need to poop...
Next Episode
The smell of the enemy coming from somewhere,
the isolated battlefield at the bottom of the Earth,
and the distrust between Aihui and Auob.
Even so, that was not a difficult plan.
Next,
"The Labyrinth and the Dragon"
The Labyrinth and the Dragon
The thread of the cloud, which deeply and complexly expands,
binds our limbs together.