Mine's future is determined

　　The 5th Stage Gastrea, Scorpio, was undoubtedly wiped out.

　　The rapid cannonball opened a large hole in her head, and her brain was spit out.

　　Vibranium metal had the effect of inhibiting regeneration, and that Gastrea should have died immediately.

　　However, I don't know what magical power caused Scorpio to turn her body before she died, facing the [Ladder of Heaven] on the coast.

　　The half-closed black eye sockets swayed as if talking about something.

　　Finally closed slowly, and her body fell into the water, causing a huge tsunami in Tokyo Bay.

　　Such a big move, the cover-up afterward was enough to keep Seitenshi busy for a long time.

　　"Shiro-san, did you see it?"

　　Kayo's voice suddenly sounded:

　　"Scorpio seems to be telling us something? It's amazing..."

　　"This is very normal," said Ryota, "After all, the Gastrea might be a human, maybe a little girl."

　　"Human…little girl?" Kayo looked at him in surprise

　　"I can guess," Ryota explained: "But the truth behind the Gastrea is humans. Arrangements like this are very common. I think that's closer to the truth."

　　What exactly, he is not particularly interested.

　　Because there must be another story about human nature behind it, and the ending must not be so great.

　　There were a lot of bad things going on in his own world, and he really couldn't bear to dig up the hidden history of other worlds.

　　Anyway, however mysterious it was, it wasn't an exaggeration on his part.

　　SSS-grade [Red Advent] phenomenon… That's outrageous!

　　"Let's go first, pick up someone, then head back to the Tokyo Area."

　　Ryota looked up at the sky, the sky gradually turned white.

　　Perhaps because of the altitude of the terrain, the breath that is exhaled is white.

　　He took Kayo with him, and quickly came to the outskirts of the [Ladder of Heaven] base.

　　Looking at [Ladder of Heaven] from the periphery, it was clear that the orbital portion of the accelerated shell had collapsed. With the current level of resources and technology in the Tokyo Area, there's no way to improve it.

　　In other words, it becomes impossible to use it twice.

　　"Can't the power of the track support such hard acceleration..."

　　Ryota assessed the situation.

　　Sure enough, it was a weapon that could only be called a next-generation weapon, and its technology was completely immature.

　　"Is the person Shiro-san is going to pick up here?"

　　Kayo also found [Ladder of Heaven] abnormality. But she didn't pay much attention, just asked:

　　"Could it be that the person who just killed Scorpio was Initiator Shiro-san?"

　　"That's right."

　　Ryota nodded, didn't say anything else, and walked towards the inside of the facility.

　　The [Ladder of Heaven] has been broken, and the magnetic field has naturally gradually returned to normal.

　　All of the facility's electronic doors were remotely removed and opened by the Holy Residence.

　　After seeing this scene, Ryota felt a little regretful.

　　(Too bad I'm feeling the normal way of traveling... How much do I want to destroy here?)

　　From an angle Kayo couldn't see, Ryota shook his head slightly.

　　Throw away wild thoughts. It seemed that in future battles, he would need to pay more attention.

　　Rely on physical strength to rampage. Such an easy catch.

　　...

　　Soon, Ryota finds Mine living in the central control room, almost dancing with joy.

　　As soon as they met, Mine quickly approached Ryota, and said with emotion:

　　"Shiro, do you still have the cannonballs from just now! Do you still have it!"

　　"Do you want..."

　　"Correct! Another shot!"

　　Mine's eyes filled with excited emotion:

　　"A gun that can explode a mountain with one shot is really really cool! Do you know that feeling? An unprecedented warm feeling!"

　　"...Mine, although I don't want to bother you right now, but..."

　　Ryota spread his arms and said helplessly:

　　"The acceleration path was destroyed by the attack just now, and the electromagnetic weapon is useless."

　　"..."

　　Mine was stunned for a few seconds before she realized:

　　"What did you say!?"

　　"I said, [Ladder of Heaven] can no longer be used."

"How..."

　　Mine felt a little lost. But immediately asked with hope:

　　"The people here should be able to repair it?"

　　"Unfortunately no."

　　"Why?"

　　"Resources, technology, etc. Everything is lacking."

　　Ryota explained: "Since the outbreak of the Gastrea Virus ten years ago, this world's civilization has immediately suffered a lot of decline. Much of the cutting-edge technology of the past is now lost. Even if the data is still there, it will take a long time to retrain talent in this area."

　　"...Okay."

　　Mine lowered her head, her expression slightly gloomy. Perhaps it was greatly distressed that this treasured weapon was damaged.

　　Or she's so depressed that she can't feel the feeling of being so excited anymore.

　　"Cough… Mine, as someone who has been here before, I have to remind you."

　　After Ryota coughed, he asked seriously:

　　"If you trick other weapons like this, will Pumpkin really not lose it temper?"

　　"What are you talking about? Pumpkin has no consciousness."

　　Mine curled her lips and complained:

　　"Do you think everyone is the same as you, and will be jealous when choosing a weapon?"

　　"I had to..."

　　Before Ryota finished speaking, his heart suddenly became irritable.

　　He quickly changed his words midway:

　　"I urgently need a weapon to help me, and Ming Hong only meets this requirement, and it fits my style perfectly. Who should I choose if she is not her?"

　　After a pause, Ryota said with emotion: "Voting Ming Hong was really the right thing I did."

　　After speaking, the uneasiness in his heart completely subsided.

　　Mine looked at Ryota suspiciously.

　　How can we talk about guns, and still feel like a confession?

　　Ryota naturally noticed Mine's gaze.

　　But he didn't explain anything.

　　To avoid further mishaps, the topic was changed:

　　"Mine, I remember that what your Pumpkin shot was an energy cannon, right? Since you have such a thirst for firepower, why not use points to strengthen it? "

　　"Hah?" Mine was dumbfounded, "Weapons can also be strengthened?"

　　"Of course," said Ryota, "go back and read the experience posts on the forums carefully. Apart from weapons, I suggest you also increase your spirit attribute. Pumpkins absorb spiritual energy and turn it into firepower to release, right? If it is strong enough, the endurance and battle strength will be enormous."

　　"There is still a way like this…"

　　Mine was also aware of her inexperience as a newbie.

　　After thanking Ryota, she firmly kept these suggestions in mind.

　　Ryota glanced at Mine, and made several images in his mind.

　　That is, the scene where Mine is standing on the city walls of the imperial capital and shooting at each other.

　　When the minister finds out that a human can rip Gundams with his hands, will his jaw drop to the ground in shock?

　　It's really fun to think about.

　　"Shiro-san, is she your Initiator?"

　　At this time, Kayo suddenly appeared from behind Ryota.

　　Before Ryota could react, Mine's face suddenly stiffened.

　　She was too excited now, she only cared about sharing the joy.

　　Only now did she realize that behind Ryota was actually a little girl?

　　In other words, all her mistakes just now were seen by the other party?

　　Immediately, Mine's cheeks turned red.

　　At the same time, she looked at Ryota.

　　"..." Ryota was somehow stared at by his teammate's irritated eyes.

　　Unable to make out Mine's train of thought, he ignored the past, turned around and said to Kayo:

　　"Instead of being the initiator, it is more appropriate to address her as a teammate, or companion."

　　"Who's she?" Mine asked.

　　"I will introduce this on the way."

　　Ryota called up the system light screen to see the quest time, then raised his head and said:

　　"Time is tight, I'll go back to pick up Kiritsugu, then I'll check my score in the morning, and by noon, the mission is almost over. As for Mine, you've been tired all day and night, so go to sleep first. "

　　"I can still..."

　　"Don't you dare, scoring points is also dangerous. You have to factor in the possibility of me not getting back in time."

　　Ryota's tone was serious and harsh.

　　Under his gaze, Mine finally lowered her head.

　　So, a group of three people made preparations to return to the Tokyo Area.

　　But before leaving, Ryota suddenly finds a problem that is not easy to solve.

　　Mine and Kayo are two people.

　　Who is lying on their back?

　　Who was he hugging again?