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What the hell is this?!

Appropriate compensation for the damage

you caused the star system force during the previous battle.

Forget the amount! What's with this payment deadline?

A first-rate silver-rank mercenary should have no trouble earning that amount.

Are you stupid?

I'm not sure that's even possible for a platinum mercenary.

How am I supposed to work when my ship is damaged?

As I'm sure you're aware,

should you fail to pay on time, you'll be charged according to imperial law.

Be sure not to miss your deadline.

Fine. I'll meet your stupid deadline.

Don't underestimate a mercenary.

Screw this.

Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!

Elma

I woke up to find myself in a world similar to Stella Online.

Then I saved an unfortunate but beautiful girl

and used my ship to obliterate space pirates in battle.

I still wonder if it'll all be a dream every time I wake up in the morning.

Mr. Hiro...

But this is no dream.

Yummy, yummy meat...

Better steel myself for another day.

Hey, Mimi.

Good morning.

Should we have breakfast?

I-I'm ashamed you saw me like that.

Anyway, about today's plans...

Did you look into what we discussed?

Y-Yes. Take a look at this.

I've picked out everything that could improve the environment on the ship.

Looks good to me.

Good food, clean rooms, and comfortable beds are all good for mental health.

As mercenaries, our living conditions need to be in top shape.

Right.

Speaking of which, you said you were suffering from amnesia

due to a hyperdrive accident, right?

What?

Uh, yeah, that's right.

It ended up being so little of an issue, I totally forgot.

I still think you should have a thorough medical check done.

It's really not that big a deal.

But if something does happen, then it'll be too late.

Oh, right. They weren't sick, but Mimi's parents...

If something happens to me, Mimi will be back on the streets again.

E-Excuse me. You didn't ask, but I...

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

You're a dependable crew member taking care of things your captain missed.

You might just have the makings of a top-rate operator.

Mr. Hiro... Thank you.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Did you bring a girl here just to rub her in my face?

Change, please.

Change what—

I'll take over for him.

You're here to pick up your payment and rewards, yes?

All together, you earned 840,000 ener.

You did good work.

840,000 ener...

We would've earned more if our opponents were tougher.

Indeed, with your skills,

you'd probably earn more in a more dangerous star system.

That said, we can certainly use all the skilled mercenaries we can get right here.

By the way, how much are crew members typically paid?

Well, new members who have invested nothing in the ship

are typically given 0.1% to 0.5% of total remuneration.

0.5% is only 4,200 ener.

Seems cheap for risking her life.

She's still new. Her pay will naturally increase with her skills.

Still, 4,200 ener...

That's higher than my salary.

Are you perhaps looking to recruit any more crew members?

I've got enough already.

That's a shame.

I can't accept that much.

You have to.

What?

It's only fair. You have to accept it.

You can never have too much money,

especially as a mercenary who works for every ener.

Mr. Hiro... Okay.

Good.

By the way, has a mercenary named Elma been here?

Her ship suffered massive damage in the recent operation.

I haven't been able to get in touch with her.

Oh, actually...

Ms. Elma...

She's busy paying off the damages she owes the star system force,

but she seems to be struggling.

What will happen to Ms. Elma if she can't pay?

She'll be sent to a prison station where she'll perform forced labor.

However, the inmate population is overwhelmingly male,

so female prisoners are, well...

Her personality's disappointing, but her appearance is first-class.

Oh, no...

If Elma shows up, could you let her know that we'd be willing to speak with her?

Understood.

Mr. Hiro...

Hey, that's fate.

It's up to her what she wants to do about it.

For now, show me around, operator.

I'm still not used to this colony.

Yes, sir. You can count on me.

Equipped with an evolving culinary AI that builds upon our previous series,

this baby provides a constant supply of only the best meals.

We're quite proud of our newest product, the Iron Chef V!

I like good food, but mercenaries and fancy meals don't go together.

If you're a mercenary, you'll definitely want this!

Thanks to its ironclad durability, it boasts a 0.0004% failure rate

even under the most extreme circumstances.

Additionally, its nanomachines make it practically maintenance-free.

It's got everything a spacefarer could want, huh?

Let me give you a demonstration.

This is a standard food cartridge, but when you feed it into the Iron Chef V...

That's good!

What do you think?

Sold!

I wonder if we can find any good jobs.

I'm ready to do my best.

I've been building up my energy this past week.

Glad to hear it.

She's in pretty bad shape.

Did you come here to laugh at me?

No, actually.

Ms. Elma...

The tables sure turned quickly, huh?

What's your situation?

Even if I drain my savings

and sell everything off my ship, I still can't pay the damages.

How much do you need?

Three million more.

Three mill...

When's the deadline?

Today, in about two hours.

If I can't pay, I'll be forced to work at Tarmein III's prison.

It's packed with space pirates who got taken in.

If I go there as a mercenary and a woman, I...

As a mercenary, I was always prepared to die in space, but this...

This is...

Ms. Elma.

My current total wealth is 3.3 million.

It's a lot, but I can technically afford it.

I could earn it back, but...

The strong prey on the weak.

This disappointing elf isn't the kind to accept charity.

If she had something to offer in return...

I know.

Elma.

What?

Join my crew.

I'll pay the damages in exchange

for you teaching Mimi to be a mercenary and supporting me.

Mr. Hiro!

W-Wait a second.

Are you serious?

I'm super serious.

Decide now. There's no time to lose.

Wh-Why?

Because you helped me.

Mimi would be sad if anything happened to you, and it'd haunt my dreams.

And most of all, I want you.

Y-You want me?

R-Really? I didn't know you saw me that way.

Huh? Yeah.

It's impressive she could pilot that crazy ship at all,

and she's an experienced merc.

Total newbies like us could really use her.

I-I see. But you already have Mimi.

Huh? Yeah, that's why we need you.

Both of us at once?!

So, what's it gonna be?

Are you in or out?

One's not enough for you, huh?

I-I'm in.

Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!

Okay. Welcome aboard.

Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!

Is he gold level? No, platinum?

He never ceases to amaze me.

Captain Hiro...

To think such a skilled mercenary was completely unknown.

By the way, what happened to the mercenary who crashed into my ship?

She paid off the damages in full.

What? In just one week?

Her payment deadline was set for today.

Wait.

Didn't I say I wouldn't press charges?

I can't exempt her from paying damages, but I didn't set a deadline.

It seems Captain Bariton of the accounting department acted on his own.

I see.

I'm sure he did it to harass one of the mercenaries he so hates—

and me, for employing them.

I'll slaughter that pig.

Lady Serena.

I'm joking.

That said, this is a problem that needs investigating.

The military should be purged of as much rot as possible.

About Captain Bariton...

He was present when the payment was made

and was sent to the hospital after being crushed by it.

By ingots?

By ingots.

First you got that beautiful orphan,

and now you've got a beautiful? elf as collateral for a debt?

I'm jealous as hell of the girls on your—

Let me take over for him.

I heard that question mark after "beautiful," buddy.

I'll have you know I'm a sprightly 53 years young.

Ms. Elma, calm down.

You're here to register Ms. Elma today, yes?

Yeah. I'd like her to be my sub-pilot and Mimi's teacher.

I see. Well, Ms. Elma is a veteran.

She's the right person for the job.

I'm sorry the guild couldn't help you with what happened.

But personally, I'm glad everything worked out.

Thanks.

You'll work hard to pay off the three million.

I hope you're ready, OG Elma.

We'll see how long you can talk like that.

Mimi.

Y-Yes?

It's time for your first lesson.

I'll show you what a veteran mercenary can do off ship.

They even have a shooting range here.

Sometimes we get into close-quarters fights with space pirates.

Wow, all right in the middle.

Keep both eyes open when you aim.

Closing one limits your field of view and accuracy, so get used to it.

Okay.

Line up those two parts over your target.

Yeah, that's it.

Okay, now.

I hit the target!

Pretty good for your first time. Just do that a few more times.

Take it easy and keep shooting.

Okay.

I know I said to take it easy, but don't let your form fall apart.

Okay.

Nice work, veteran.

You're both a good shot and a good teacher.

Your piloting skills might be impressive,

but do you see now that you have a lot to learn off ship?

Maybe. I think I'll take a few shots, too.

Here we go.

Haven't lost my touch.

Well, veteran? Not bad, right?

Why?

Why does this mercenary ship food look so good?

Why is it so luxurious?!

This isn't some squalid mercenary ship! It's a luxury liner!

We have our own way of doing things here.

But because of that, we live in comfort every day.

What do you hope to get out of being a mercenary?

If you're asking what my goal is, it's to live freely.

My current objective is to buy a planetside family home with a yard.

What? How much do you think planetside homes cost?

Imperial land and citizenship will run you at least two or three hundred million.

It could even end up costing you a cool billion.

That's more money than your average merc sees in their life.

M-Millions and billions?!

You gotta reach for the stars.

I need my beloved cola, too.

You never disappoint, Mr. Hiro.

Either way, you'll be living here from now on, so get used to it.

Mimi can help you get familiar with the ship.

I know.

Why don't you take a bath together to get to know each other​ better?

S-Sure.

It's such a luxury being able to use all the hot water we want in space.

Apparently, it's because of the latest water-purifying systems,

not that I know how it works.

Hey, Mimi.

Are you okay with this?

You know, with me joining you as his l-lo... lover...

I'd be lying if I said it didn't make me anxious.

You're a first-rate mercenary, while I have nothing to offer, but...

I'm in the same boat.

His skills and mindset as a mercenary are extraordinary.

And as a woman, I have nothing to offer compared to you.

Y-You don't have to laugh about it!

Sorry. When I realized I wasn't the only one who was anxious, I couldn't help it.

I trust Mr. Hiro.

He was the only one who reached out to me when everyone else had abandoned me.

Is it different for you?

I-I...

No, you're exactly right.

H-Hey, listen.

Yes?

That was your first time, right?

H-How was it?

I still have some of the medicine you gave me. Do you need it?

Th-That was for you, since it was your first time! I don't need it!

What's with the motherly expression?

I'm 53 years old! I'm a grown woman, okay?

I'm sorry, but since you encouraged me...

But, uh... Mimi...

Um, that medicine...

I could use some, if you don't mind.

Of course.

I-I'm here.

What is this? Déjà vu?

...with me.

What?

I said, do whatever you want with me!

Why?!

You said you wanted me!

You paid three million to get me on your crew!

This is what you meant, right?

What? No, I really just wanted you as a veteran mercenary.

I had no ulterior motives.

I know that.

What?

Am I not good enough?

Aw, man.

Fine.

Be gentle.

I'll do my best.

Translation: Sho Stifler Editing & Typesetting: Geoff Mazzolini

Subtitle Timing: Edgar Cruz Quality Check: Alicia Ashby

You beast.

Sorry, okay?

Brute. Womanizer.

I said I was sorry.

I'm not a ship. Be gentler with me.

Yeah, you're not at all like that crazy ship you crashed.

Crazy?

Yeah, that crazy ship that goes out of control if you look at it the wrong way.

Wait, stop! Ow!

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