Chapter 61 — Jason?
The hundreds of Guardian Knights soon returned to the hangar site. The pilots hurriedly went out of their cockpits as they threw their helmets away.
"WHOO-HOO!"
"HURRAY!"
"We fucking did it!"
"We destroyed Ocarina!"
"It's time for a grand celebration!" Akai raised his fist with a huge grin.
Momose and their two squad members began to clap beside him.
"A grand party!"
The pilots raised their hands, and began to happily hug each other
Everyone was smiling happily.
It was normal considering they managed to eliminate Ocarina!
They managed to eliminate a Small Mass Union Ship.
"I wish I could be as happy as them. Look, they are so happy that you'd think that Gaunas have vanished from the entire universe," Seii commented from the side, watching them with a smile.
But he too, felt his heart pounding excitedly, like them.
After all, no pilots died in today's battle against Ocarina.
"Heh, you're right about that," Samari replied besides him. Like Seii, she too felt joyful to see everyone alive.
"Samari!"
"We did it! We won against Ocarina!"
Samari's squad members ran after her with their arms spread apart, clearly wanting to hug her.
"Damn perverts!" Samari pummeled them to the ground, leaving them with huge bumps above their head as they cried happily.
Not normal perverts, but masochistic perverts.
Seii let out a few chuckles.
"Hmm?" Nagate and his squad were also celebrating with other pilots, but they soon saw Yuhata approaching them.
"I'm glad all of you're fine," Yuhata said towards them.
"Yes, we are also grateful for you guys providing assistance," said all the pilots embarrassedly.
"There will be an official party tonight, so please look forward to it," Yuhata informed them with a smile.
A party was the best to allow the pilots to relax from their tense state.
The pilots exploded after hearing that there was a party. They were very excited and eager for it.
"Where's Jason? How's he doing?" Akai curiously asked.
The other pilots also looked at Yuhata curiously.
Yuhata sighed deeply, her face not looking good.
"Jason's condition is unclear. He's currently unconscious. We don't know when he will wake up."
"...!"
Everyone was shocked.
"W-Why?"
"We can't fully disclose, but he forced himself too much to save Sidonia."
"I see…" Akai sighed helplessly.
The pilots grew solemn, looking very worried about Jason. They inwardly knew without him today, they knew the situation wouldn't be the same. Sidonia might have been destroyed. And many pilots would've died.
"Let's not party tonight! We'll party when Jason wakes up!" Seii suddenly suggested, "You guys agree with me?"
"Of course, we agree!"
"Besides, we're feeling exhausted from the strenuous battle. It's better for us to rest well."
The pilots agreed without hesitations, coming out with excuses.
"Very well," Yuhata smiled.
…
In the female photosynthesis room, the females were planning to do photosynthesizing since it's been awhile.
"Good job to everyone today!" Samari said to all of them, "It's been awhile since we could photosynthesize so leisurely, right?"
The other girls thanked her while nodding their heads.
Bzzt!
Yuhata heard her watch alerting. She looked at it, her face soon growing dark.
"What's wrong, Yuhata? You alright?" Hoshijiro asked after she saw Yuhata leaning weakly on the locker.
[ Large Mass Union Ship has started its rumbling. Report to the control room immediately. ]
…
Jason silently stood in a completely dark space, his black eyes staring at the two shadowy figures in front of him.
They were 'him'.
To be more precise, it was the personification of his two SINS.
A black sword materialized in his hands, his legs walking forward slowly, a hazy mist escaping from his mouth.
Time to put leash on them.
…
Few days later….
Sidonia | Hospital.
In a certain room, a masked woman quietly watched a handsome man laid on the bed. Based on her subtle movements, she was worried and anxious.
The man's eyelids began to quiver before opening so slowly, revealing two cold crimson eyes.
He slowly sat up, his black hair slowly turning white as snow. Coupled with his sharp face and crimson eyes, he appeared extremely cold like ice.
"Who are you?" The masked woman asked coldly.
The white-haired man looked at the masked woman, the corner of his lips raised slightly.
"A pleasure to meet you, Captain Kobayashi," said the man with a cold sharp voice, "I am Mr. Alien."
Kobayashi took of her mask as she frowned deeply.
"Where is Jason, Mr. Alien?"
The white-haired Jason replied, "Please don't worry. I'm taking his place since it will take time for him to fully regain his consciousness. And I've gained his consent."
Kobayashi looked relieved before asking more questions.
"Why did you take over him? What's your plan?"
"I plan to do productive things. In this form, I can do things that I couldn't before. As such, I'll be able to help Sasaki more efficiently."
"I see… Then relay my words to Jason," she took a deep breath, "I'll wait for him, so wake up quickly."
"Understood," Mr. Alien nodded, "In the meantime, I'll soon start the creation of the perfect knight."
"Good luck. I'll take my leave now," she said as she left the room.
The white-haired Jason smiled, watching her leave the room.
Kobayashi stood near the closed door, feeling disappointed it wasn't Jason.
…
"Kobayashi plans an assault against the Large Mass Union Ship?"
"Has she finally lost her mind?"
"First, not only did she not restrict Jason's freedom, she also didn't do anything to stop his power and influence from growing in Sidonia!"
"We must now eliminate both of them! If we let them free, our authority will only further get threatened!"
"Yes, we must take appropriate measures without a moment of delay!"
"Kobayashi's impeachment trial has been settled. Let's take her into custody."
"As previously agreed, I'll become the next leader," a man got from the immortal pod, white gas spreading, "Any objections?"
"Objection."
Instead of them, an unfamiliar voice suddenly responded.
"...!?" The immortal council were immediately startled.
Before they could know who it was, their heads were punctured by something that flashed with lighting, leaving bullet-like holes to appear on their foreheads, causing them to drop dead instantly.
A merciless assassination.
"Good job," Kobayashi said as she appeared behind Ochia, who was the one responsible for this assassination.
Ochia nodded at her words.
Now, no other powers could restrict Kobayashi's decision.