"Huh? Because this is not something that can mobilize the human army. In that case, I am the only one who can become a fighting force."
Xion seemed to ask me what I was talking about, and Ajit held his head.
Xion's face was full of doubts, even disgusting, about Ajid's reaction.
"(We asked him to do this, right...can't this guy just worry about it and discuss it with us?)"
If it's something more complicated related to magic, that's all. If it's just about defeating the invaders, the human army can handle it.
I don't deny that it was difficult for him to impress me, but he didn't believe my actions at all. Even though I knew it was no different from being irritated, I was still very angry.
"By the way, are you the only one who can fight?"
"Then let's call 'Asano' out."
Facing Xion, who was full of confidence, Akid gently pushed his shoulder.
As simple as that, Theon lost his balance, rolled over backwards, and received a heavy blow to the back of his head.
"~~~??︎What are you doing suddenly?"
"How is it possible to control the mobile armor in this state!"
Although Theon had recovered to the point where he could sit, move his arms, and eat, he collapsed just by doing that. It would be difficult for a person to stand up and walk alone.
Just lifting the fallen body was already a fierce battle, and it was impossible to control the mecha in such a state. Even if 'Asano' is summoned, he won't be able to fight like usual.
"Find a way with magic there..."
"Well, I've had enough of this magic power."
Although Theon tried to appease Ajid, he was unexpectedly attacked by Oboro.
If Oboro is to be believed, then Theon is in a very bad state not only physically but also in terms of the amount of magic power.
"Originally, if I could use magic to change my physical state, I would have done it long ago."
"Well, it's just kept as a precaution. Sometimes, sometimes..."
Xion easily turned away from Ajid's accusation.
Judging from his attitude, Ajit was convinced that his condition was not suitable for fighting with mobile armor.
The reason why I say "can deal with it" is probably because of the premise of "unreasonable trouble".
"Rejected, people in this state cannot go to the battlefield."
"That's what you say, but do you have any other plans? It's impossible to mobilize the human army for a while, so you can only use 'morning', right?"
Theon's excuse, which pointed out the problem with dissatisfaction, was an indisputable fact, but it could not be used to throw a boy whose physical condition was so bad that he could hardly walk into a battle.
Needless to say, Theon's personal safety, if the village's defense failed, that would be the worst.
The only people who can be used without any problem are Ajit and Xion here.
The only weapon that can be used is one "Asahi".
If you use it to deal with the situation instead of giving it to Theon -
"Istar, I've been curious before, why is it that only you can use 'Assault'?"
"Huh? That's because...if I weren't controlling it, the EC driver wouldn't be able to output enough power."
"'Yuesha' is a magic sword, right? Is the output so weak?"
Since it is a special sword that can be named as a god, it is not surprising that it has corresponding power.
I used to find it incredible that when this kind of thing is used as an energy source, the output power is very weak.
"No, the energy itself is not a big deal, energy quartz, but if you don't control it and pull it out, you can't make the mobile armor move..."
"In other words, 'Asano' is not driven by your magic power?"
"Strictly speaking, I use my magic power to control Tsukisha, and then use the magic power drawn from there to act. Because Tsukisha is a very powerful treasure... If I just move Asano normally, my magic power will hardly be used. On."
"So what?" Facing the confused Theon, Ajit came to a conclusion after sorting out the information confirmed so far.
"Easter."
"What?"
"This time, I will control 'Arut' for the defense of the village."
Seeing Xion's mouth open and smiling blankly, Akite's determination was firm.
"Why did it become like this?"
Far away from Oboro's shrine, on the open land at the end of the village, Xion, who was being held by Achid, looked far away.
"...Why did it become like this?"
“You can hear it without repeating it.”
"Then can you answer me properly? Why do you say such nonsense?"
Theon shouted like a troubled child: "I demand an explanation." Ajit sighed deeply.
"I also said it in the company, it won't be a mess, right?"
"Even if you are an original pilot, isn't it ridiculous to start combat for the first time in a mecha?"
"It's much better than driving with a man who has difficulty moving without being held by me."
As long as Xion controls the EC drive, "Asahite" can move. There are no limits on manipulators there.
If this is the case, it would be more reasonable for Agit to drive than Theon, who is unable to drive normally due to his poor health.
For Ajit, just handing over the control of the EC drive to Xion, who was obviously already very weak, was already a huge concession. However, this boy could not even move without the help of Ajit's hands. Still want to stop complaining. No.
"Originally, this discussion has ended in the company, so you might as well give up."
"That's not so much the end as it is the forced end..."
After Ajit's declaration to the company, Theon fiercely retorted.
He knew clearly that his physical condition was already very bad, but he still said "no" and "no" as if he was cheating, and refused to give in. This meaningless quarrel ended with a cry.
Yu Jian's plan is better, just choose that one.
A decisive sentence without even opinions or suggestions.
Under Theon's outright rejection and further unilateral decision, Theon could only give in.
"Even if it is a forced end, the end is the end. Besides, the old woman has said so, how can she overturn it?"
"It was really that beast... it must have been because he thought it was funny that I was panicking or something."
Theon uttered curse words and dissatisfactions that he might not have uttered had he been present. Looking at his appearance, Ajit smiled bitterly.
Indeed, Xiaojing also noticed that he had such an intention, but judging from the results, it was a satisfactory development for Xiaojing, which made her feel lucky.
Perhaps because he was sure that he had no intention of succumbing to Ajit, Theon began to quietly observe the situation in the village in Ajit's arms.
“What a laid-back village.”
"...Ah, it's a nice quiet place."
There are very few houses within sight, and most of them are farmland or dry fields.
Compared to cities with cement pavements and high-rise buildings, time here passes leisurely.
…My heart aches with guilt at the thought of how close I came to destroying such a peaceful place.
"The people in the village must be living happily. There is almost no sign of filth."
"...Is this also thanks to the old woman?"
This is a village abandoned by human armies. Under the protection of today's non-human gods, this is a peaceful and happy land, which is somewhat complicated for the soldiers of the human army.
"Actually, he is more tolerant than he lets on."
"Why do you think so?"
"That's because my body is fine."
"...Are you okay?"
There are bite marks all over the neck, and it is difficult to even walk on his own. Can he still be safe in this state?
Perhaps sensing Aqide's doubts, Xion smiled bitterly.
"...The only restriction in the agreement between me and the old woman is 'don't take her life'. So you can eat her hands, feet and eyes."
"!!"
If "not taking lives" is ok, then it is the same as anything as long as it is not taking lives.
As Theon said, even eating body parts is not a violation.
"If I did that, I might get stronger power, but I didn't do that. As a human being... I don't have that kind of mood."
Xion smiled helplessly and said that this was evidence that the old woman was too tolerant to people.
However, Ajit was shocked to understand the consciousness with which Xion made that agreement.
(Because I knew I might lose my limbs and eyes...)
Despite this, he still made that choice in order to protect Anna and the people in the Thirteenth Skill Class.
This way of being is scary and dangerous.
Can't take his eyes off Theon.
As soon as it leaves sight, it will disappear without a trace in that instant. Such a premonition passed through my mind.
"Hey, did you hear that?"
The cowardly voice that slowly sounded in my head made me raise my head suddenly.
Looking around, I didn't see any shabby figures, but the sound came through accurately.
"Old woman, you heard me. Did you hear me?"
"Ah, no problem. Did the swordsman hear that?"
"Yes, no problem."
He imitated Theon and said the reply, and it seemed to be sent to Oberau without any problem.
It seems that I heard the sound here through some method.
"Okay, everyone in the village is ready. Now I am starting to prepare to cross the river... Are you mentally prepared?"
"I'm OK."
"Of course, there is no problem on my side."
"That's great, then I'll leave it to you."
After saying this, the communication became inaudible, and the light beam began to change.
"Collapsed?"
"It collapsed. The barrier was lifted in order to cross the river."
Ajit looked up at the light particles that were slowly disintegrating and scattered in the air. In his arms, Theon's arms stretched toward the sky.
"Come on, 'Assault'!"
The "Asahi Man" slowly descended from the huge magic circle that appeared in front of the gloomy hand and landed in front of Xiaojing and the others.
"I can sit alone now."
"Stalking."
"...Okay, I give up."
Xion sighed and snapped his fingers, and Ajit and Xion's bodies floated in the air and walked towards the cockpit of "Abbott".
"Since I want to control, I'll leave it to you. I don't want two people to become bodhisattvas together."
"Of course, I don't want to die here either..."
"Don't want to die?"
Without answering Xion's question, Ajit slid into the cockpit, put Xion into the space behind the seat, and finally spoke.
"...I don't want you to die either."
He put the wide-eyed Xion aside and activated 'Asano' skillfully.
Is it because what you should do now is very clear?
It must have been a long time since he activated the armor like this, but surprisingly, he didn't feel uneasy.
"'Assault', let's go!"
Accompanied by Xiaojing's voice, "Asano" flew high in the sky.
