"So, even if someone calls you cute, does it mean nothing special?"
Natsumi's eyes were wandering, causing the atmosphere of the scene to freeze for a moment.
"Xion, do you care about this kind of thing in the first place? My hair used to be messy, but now my face has not even changed."
"She's not the type to say flattery. Do you really think she's cute?"
"...Occasionally someone says I'm cute."
"Xiao An is as cute as a doll~~"
The three people in Class 13 put their faces together and exchanged opinions quickly.
Finally, Lin Li announced to Natsumi: "Since I said it, I should mean it."
"Let's not talk about this for now. Can you tell me in detail how you were called cute?"
"Yes! I sense the atmosphere of a romantic comedy!"
Lina looked sideways at Natsumi, who was forced to Jinjiang in addition to Angela, and thought quietly.
"...Lina, why are you looking so sad?"
Lin Li asked with concern, perhaps because he frowned subconsciously.
"No, it's not a big deal...I was just wondering what kind of person Theon is..."
Lena decides to take a cool look at Theon, but for the first time, by listening to those close to him, she discovers a side of him she hadn't seen.
It is natural that the sense of distance is different and the things seen are different. However, after receiving the new information, Lina's image of Theon Istar was somewhat shaken.
"I have to think about it all over again..."
Is Theon trustworthy? Friend or enemy to humanity?
"I think it's not that difficult, right?"
Looking at Lin Li who was talking casually, her expression was completely opposite to her seriousness, as if she was chatting casually.
"Are you just simply acting on your own will?"
"Like you want to do?"
"Yes, yes. I am the kind of person who will never do anything he doesn't want to do."
Without further elaboration, Linli and Angela took back their golden roots and walked out of the bath.
I watched her back and thought about the words Lin Li left.
"...Doesn't the current situation go against Theon's wishes?"
Lina didn't think this was the case of fighting the human army under the suspicion of the human army in the name of a facilitator.
Still, there are reasons why he continues to accept his current situation.
When thinking of this, the first thing that comes to mind is Xion smiling with the members of the Thirteenth Skill Class.
"(For everyone in the 13th Skills Class, for the people who are your relatives, will you be here?)"
He even acted in order to prevent the members of the Thirteenth Skill Class from unnecessary ill will. This possibility is very high.
Moreover, if, as Lin Li and the others said, they can be equal as long as they are one of their own, then that range is not limited to the Thirteenth Skills Class.
(Are we also the ones to be protected?)
It’s not incomprehensible if Natsumi and Les are treated as such.
However, Lena, who still does not admit that Xion is her partner, and Hama, who declares that he will kill Xion if he is judged to be evil, are such targets. This cannot be expressed in simple words such as indulging relatives. of.
It's something else, something beyond ordinary people's understanding...
"...Lina?"
Faced with Natsumi's worried voice, she immediately replied "nothing" and walked out of the bath with her and walked to the dressing room.
Even during this process, that possibility never left my mind.
"...Are you ready to go to the football country?"
During the sequence of "The Mist" anchored at a human military base in the Bay Area, Ajit asked Christopher on the screen.
First of all, as a premise, this time "Mistolstan" came to Asia to receive new military uniforms at this base and help fight against invaders in Asia.
If this were the case, it would not be surprising to go to Ball Country, but in fact, compared to other areas, the number of invaders in this area of Ball Country is very small.
I haven't heard of any good luck in the area, so it's hard to imagine that "Miststan" would have to go out of its way to help.
"Your question is very reasonable. ... In fact, the reason why I asked you to help me this time is not for An's luck, but to defeat others..."
Mist held his breath on the side. Although Ajit's attitude was not as obvious as hers, he was also surprised by Christopher's words.
"The forces of [Alien] are in the Ball Country?"
"No, it doesn't seem like that. I'm thinking he might not be someone who lived here a long time ago."
In this case, it should be someone other than Theon, Miranda, or the hummingbird type I met in South America before.
“Someone other than that person explicitly working against me?”
Some people may take this for granted, but so far, none of the people Xiaojing has met are particularly hostile to humans.
Although I heard that there are various things outside of Xion and humans just like humans, I couldn't help but want to confirm.
"They appeared to be hostile, although there were no obvious injuries."
People other than the problem person will hinder the human armies operating in a specific area.
In order to fight against it, a large-scale crusade was recently planned and ordered to join them.
"Supreme Commander Gordo, don't you want our troops to participate in other people's crusade?"
Misty, who had remained quiet, asked Christopher with a serious expression.
"We have Theon Istar in our ranks, and there's no denying that he might use force against his fellow humans."
Although this statement is as unfounded as ever, it is not entirely impossible.
He asserted that Anaiyun was an enemy to others, but so far he had never had the opportunity to be hostile to others.
Xion also showed an unexpected attitude in the battle with humans. Ajit didn't know how he would react to a battle with humans.
"Regarding this, there are also concerns from the higher-ups... However, I firmly agree with sending you."
"Why?"
"Let's not talk about what Xion will do, but I want to confirm first the extent to which the new mobile armors of the 'Ghosts' and 'Sabres' can be used against people other than humans. ...It was created for this purpose."
EC drive-equipped machines such as the "Mist" and "Saber" were developed by the Anti-Special Agent Technology Development Bureau, a high-level secret service organization, with the idea of anti-security missions and aliens.
Compared with other ordinary troops, "Mist" moves briskly, also because in this context, it is in a special position as a special guerrilla force directly under the jurisdiction of the upper level.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for a force composed of a mere mid-level warship to communicate directly with the supreme commander of the human army like this.
"Although it is not a good thing, with my support, all the senior officials have reached a consensus. If the new weapons delivered at the base over there can be fully utilized, the people in the Development Bureau will also be very happy."
“…What should we do about Easter?”
"Compared to me, it's better for you to make the decision. Including the option of not attacking, it's up to you to make the decision."
Christopher jokingly said: "Of course, if something happens, I will be responsible, don't worry."
Normally, he would smile bitterly at such a speech, but Xiaojing doesn't have such leisure now.
"…can I ask a question?"
Perhaps he noticed that Argento looked different from usual, but Christopher's expression in the front of the screen was a little nervous.
"Considering what happened at the Central Building, what does Commander-in-Chief Gold think of Istar?"
On that day, when Theon announced that he "just killed him because he was angry," the only person other than Ajid was Christopher.
The young man said this calmly, with eyes without confusion or guilt. What was he thinking in front of him?
"...I'm half scared, half relieved."
"Are you relieved?"
Xiaojing was confused as he did not expect to say the word "peace of mind" to the boy who had taken dozens of lives. He looked at Akid with calm eyes and continued.
"His actions were horrific and cruel. It's beyond comprehension. However, his actions were much simpler than I imagined."
"...Is it something that touches the wrath of Istar?"
"Yes, and his boiling point was unexpectedly high, and he didn't even show anger when he was almost killed."
