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You beast.

Who's a beast?

I was a passive participant during round two.

Good morning.

Morning.

I'm making breakfast right now.

Thanks.

It's a good thing Ms. Elma came.

Yeah.

She's dependable as a mercenary,

and having her around is encouraging.

Yeah.

Mr. Hiro?

Where are we going?

The bath? But why?

You beast.

You better believe it.

How can you do that first thing in the morning after last night?

We all get along. What's better than that?

Maybe you're okay with that.

Do you not like Mimi?

Of course I like her.

I also love you, Ms. Elma.

See? We all get along, and everyone's happy.

I'm worried about our future.

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A New Daily Life

What a haul.

This is why I can't quit being a pirate.

Heat source approaching!

What?

And I can't quit being a mercenary.

Mercenaries? Damn it!

They ambushed us!

Let's get out of here!

Enemy ships are dispersing!

They're quick to run.

Not if I can help it.

N-No way! These guys are crazy!

S-Stop!

Beasts!

All enemy ships have gone dark.

Job done.

They didn't stand a chance against the Krishna.

Either way, you've got skills.

You've mastered this extraordinary ship,

and you're great at ambushes and other surprise attacks.

Must be natural talent.

Strangely, I feel right at home with anything combat-related.

If you say so.

Now, let's salvage what we can and find our next target.

Combat records can be submitted and rewards received at...

You defeated 70 space pirate ships.

The combined value of the bounties, extermination pay, and materials salvaged

comes to 1.8 million ener.

That's amazing.

Pretty good for one week's work.

Yeah. Some wimps escaped the recent large-scale extermination,

but pirates with big bounties on their heads are still hanging around.

It's a good time to make money.

I still don't trust the empire or the Belbellum Federation, though.

Conflict could break out between them anytime.

And when it does, we'll just get the hell out of here.

Anyway, here's your pay. Good job, guys.

Thanks.

Nine thousand whole ener?

Are you sure you should be paying me this much?

What?

Unlike you and Ms. Elma, all I do is sit in the operator's seat.

I can't accept this much.

No, no. Sure, you're still learning, but you're also risking your life out there.

You deserve that pay. Don't be modest.

It's also your pay for taking care of this guy.

Taking care of me?

But...

In any case, it's also a sign that we're friends.

You can feel good about accepting it.

Friends? Okay.

Just a merry band of friends held together by money.

Don't put it like that.

Now that our wallets are heavier, let's do some shopping.

We could all use a break.

You mean you want one.

Yeah, but most of all,

I wanted Mimi to experience spending the money she earned however she wants.

What?

I see. That is important.

I-I'll do my best.

Looks like an import shop.

They've got every kind of food in the universe.

It's the perfect place to shop.

Isn't that yura from the Brachy Star System?

They even have squilla, which is only found in the Orato Star System.

That crystal organism is what it looks like before it's processed?

I've never seen one before.

You're pretty knowledgeable, Mimi.

Oh, I'm a fan of foodie sites, so I read a bunch regularly.

Sorry I got so excited.

It'd be weirder to not get excited after seeing stuff you like.

Right.

C-Cartoon meat that's ready to eat?

Not knowing what it's from makes it all the better!

Now he's excited.

I guess he's into that.

Okay, we're buying some of this! I have to eat it!

Each one costs 76 ener?

That's expensive, but I can't resist!

I'll buy it.

What? But we'll all be eating it. I'll buy it.

No, this is how I want to spend my first paycheck.

Okay, then I'll let you treat us.

You can count on me.

Look at what else they've got.

It's a living luxury food.

Wanna try it?

N-No, thank you.

They've got this, too!

Wait a minute. Could this be...

My journey's goal lies right here!

I knew it.

It tastes like cola, but it's not carbonated.

They tricked me.

D-Do you have a question regarding our products?

Do you have more of these?

In addition to the ones on display, we have seven cases in the back.

I want them all.

Man, I can feel it going all the way down.

I'm surprised you can't drink. What are you, a kid?

Shut up. That's just how my body is.

This is good enough for me.

That is, until I can drink real cola again.

You've got crazy eyes.

Thank you for waiting.

This is good. The strong seasoning is addictive.

I wish I could've eaten the bone.

I'm glad. It was worth the money.

Ta-da! There's more.

When did you get that?

This is good, too.

Not bad.

Right? Let's try the next dish.

Seriously, when did you get all this?

What's wrong with spending the money I earned however I want?

That's not what I meant.

I've made my decision.

Your decision?

What decision?

Just as Mr. Hiro wants a home and Ms. Elma wants her own ship again,

I want to eat all the yummy food that space has to offer!

I'd like to try all the delicacies of the universe together with both of you.

That's my goal.

Sounds good to me. That's something you'd do.

Anyway, I look forward to working with you, Mr. Hiro.

So do I.

Actually, you're the one who recruited me.

You'd better take responsibility.

Mimi, Elma...

Mr. Hiro?

What are you crying for?

Sorry. I'm just really glad to hear you guys say that.

I was actually a little worried

you felt obligated to stick around just because I saved you.

Sounds like you still don't understand just how serious we are.

We'll have to drill it into your body.

I-I'll do my best.

Hey, wait.

You still don't know what the Belbellum Federation is up to?

No, ma'am.

We've received an increased number of reports

of possible Federation ships entering our space in the past few days, but...

We still haven't found solid evidence.

Either way, I don't like the idea of them doing as they please within our territory.

Yes, ma'am. We'll deal with them right away.

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We haven't found a thing.

Do space pirates take days off, too?

Obviously not.

Mimi, broaden the range of our search.

Understood. I'll try maximum power.

How do you two have so much energy?

Are you sucking it out of me?

The radar detected something.

Is it pirates?

According to the ship's registry, they're mining ships.

No luck, but...

Yeah.

Huh?

Most of the asteroids around here have been mined completely.

There's nothing decent left.

If they're wandering around here...

They must be really stupid or after something else.

What should we do?

The best choice would be to leave and let sleeping dogs lie.

They're moving.

Too late.

Ships of unknown affiliation deploying weapons!

Mining ships, my ass. They're armed to the teeth.

Based on their coordinated movements,

I'd guess they're disguised Belbellum Federation warships.

You've got the devil's luck.

Look who's talking.

Mimi's luck is pretty bad, too.

Who, me?

Enough, or we'll lose the mental battle, too.

Set generator to max output. We'll intercept them.

Aye-aye, sir.

Shields reduced by 30%.

Not bad. Let's hit them back.

Your moves are as crazy as ever.

I-I've gotten used to it.

We're going in!

Bingo!

They want a gunfight?

Bring it on.

H-Hey, wait!

Figures. One shot's not enough for a military ship.

But how long can they withstand it?

Their shield's battery is depleted.

Of course they're running.

But they won't get away!

How's that? Don't underestimate Captain Hiro.

What are you doing?

You're not leaving anything to salvage!

I think we can salvage one ship.

Crap. We almost worked for free.

Because you got carried away.

At least we got their black box. Not too shabby.

Black box?

Yeah. There should be all kinds of data on it.

The star system force will pay handsomely for a Federation box.

I see.

I'll handle selling the data.

I've got a connection in the military.

A connection, huh?

You'd better not bring trouble back to our ship.

I wouldn't do that.

I'll sell our booty and be right back.

Do you have anything to say for yourself?

I'm sorry.

Mr. Hiro...

I'm truly sorry.

You're unbelievable.

How did you end up signing us up for a military operation?

I really have no idea.

We analyzed the data on the black box you turned in,

and as you thought, they were Belbellum Federation spies.

I see.

You performed well in the large-scale extermination, and in this case, too.

Not at all. We're just doing our job.

Well, now that I've been paid, I should get going.

According to the data you acquired,

an invasion of the Tarmein Star System is underway.

Naturally, the star system force will respond, and conflict will break out soon.

Yeah? That sounds rough. Anyway, I should go.

Therefore, our forces are seeking the cooperation of mercenaries,

especially skilled and valiant fighters like yourself.

Oh, I'm hardly a fighter. That's really not my thing.

Flattering me won't get you anywhere.

I see. That's a shame.

Well, we are dealing with the Federation army this time.

I don't blame you for being scared.

These things happen.

I can't force anyone to fight if they don't have the guts.

I'll have to remember that the famous Captain Hiro

is ultimately a two-bit mercenary satisfied with hunting pirates forever.

Let's go.

Yes, Lady Serena.

Are you sure you won't join us?

I'll do it!

I have high hopes for you.

She completely talked you into it.

Mr. Hiro...

I'm really sorry.

Good grief. Well, whatever.

You're our captain.

It's your right to make decisions without our input.

You're right.

Hold your head high, Mr. Hiro.

You forgive me?

But we'll be expecting some kind of bonus in return, if you catch my drift.

I'll take that into consideration.

He's got two cute girls with him?

That's Elma, the silver.

What's she doing with him?

I hope he gets blown to bits.

Having two pretty women with me sure attracts attention.

And getting blown up's no joke. Don't put that on me.

Attention!

Here comes the woman who suckered you into this.

The briefing on the Tarmein Star System defensive line will now begin.

According to data we acquired,

this is what the Federation's forces look like.

They vastly outgun our own forces stationed in the Tarmein Star System.

We learned that most of their forces will attack here.

Reinforcements are on their way,

but they'll arrive the day after the Federation attacks.

In other words, we have to survive for at least one day with our current forces.

When the Federation fleet warps out of hyperdrive,

star system forces will attack from the front

and draw them into the asteroid belt.

Mercenaries under Lieutenant Serena's command

will hide among the asteroids and carry out a guerrilla attack.

They'll slow down the enemy fleet's invasion.

That's the gist of our strategy.

Seriously?

We're going up against a fleet

of greater-than-cruiser-class ships with high-powered shields.

A bunch of mercenaries equipped for fighting space pirates

are gonna struggle even with the element of surprise.

What? Then...

To be honest, I can't say we have the upper hand.

If you have any ideas, we'd like to hear them.

We'll use anything that sounds promising.

The floor is yours.

Mr. Hiro.

Go ahead.

I've got a plan. Actually, it only involves my ship.

I'll wait for the enemy fleet's warp out point by myself.

Once they show up,

I'll cut through their fleet and destroy their flagship with an anti-ship torpedo.

Then I'll get out of there.

One ship against a fleet?

That's crazy.

You'll never make it back alive.

You'll be blown to bits.

Are you insane?

I'll make it work.

If their confusion disrupts their formation, it'll slow them down.

And if I fail, you'll just be down one idiot.

The empire won't feel a thing.

I won't force you to do it.

It's a shame, though. I could totally pull it off.

After all, I'm apparently a skilled and valiant fighter.

No? I'll have to remember the star system force is lacking in guts themselves.

Very well. I'll allow it.

Thank you.

It's a dangerous job.

You'll be paid well if you succeed.

But...

only if you succeed.

Of course.

Translation: Sho Stifler Editing & Typesetting: Geoff Mazzolini

Subtitle Timing: Edgar Cruz Quality Check: Alicia Ashby

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