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You stupid idiot!

What the hell did you talk them into?!

Stop hitting the ship.

Are you for real?

This'll let us take on a whole fleet by ourselves, right?

Yeah, but...

I trust you, Mr. Hiro.

Thanks.

The real work starts now.

We've got a shot at winning, but if we're not careful, we'll die.

So you don't have to come with—

I'm going with you.

I'm not backing out.

Wherever you go, I go.

Bringing me will improve our chances of success, right?

Got it.

Anyway...

You should've told us you were considering such a dangerous plan.

Sorry, okay?

Shall we go?

Yeah.

Aye-aye, sir.

The Krishna has departed.

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

The Singing Crystal

We'll be arriving at the Belbellum Federation fleet's

expected hyperdrive exit point shortly.

Roger.

Let's go over the strategy one last time.

We'll wait for them while flying in circles with our high-speed drive running.

When the enemy fleet arrives, we'll cut our high-speed drive.

We'll use thermal stealth to pose as debris,

approach their flagship, and make it go boom.

It's too late to be saying this now, but this is hardly a plan.

It wouldn't be... if not for our trump card.

Radar is detecting multiple energy signatures.

Shut off the high-speed drive.

Shut off the emergency cooling generator.

Aye-aye, sir.

High-speed drive shut off.

Emergency cooling generator shut off.

What a magnificent sight.

They're our enemies, but I'm still impressed.

Large energy signature detected. I believe it's their flagship.

Let's get as close as we can.

Wait.

Looks like our allies noticed. Let's get started.

Yes, sir.

I'm ready anytime.

Switch to combat mode.

Reactivate the emergency cooling device.

Turn up the generator output to max.

Aye-aye, sir.

Emergency cooling device reactivated.

Generator output set to max.

Let's go!

What?

Bandit rapidly approaching on the radar! They're on top of us!

What? How did you not notice sooner?!

Ship temperature is abnormally low!

They cooled their ship to disguise it as debris!

They're panicking.

Distance to enemy flagship 200... 190... 180...

They're locking on with radar.

Roger.

Fire all weapons!

Huh? Where'd they go?

Hurry up and shoot them!

We can't! We can't get a lock on them!

Damn them!

You're out of your mind.

120... 110... 100.

We're within range.

Torpedo tubes unlocked.

Anti-ship torpedoes ready.

Fire!

That's how giant-killing is done!

Do we have time to celebrate? Let's get outta here!

Multiple ships are locking onto us!

Don't let them escape alive!

Don't worry. The fun's just starting.

Shoot them down!

What was that?

Distortions detected in space!

This pattern...

They're crystal organisms!

It can't be!

That went great.

Where'd you even get a singing crystal?

I picked it up a while ago.

Mr. Hiro, are those...?

Yeah, they're crystal organisms.

In simple terms, they're space monsters.

They stubbornly attack living organisms.

Destroying a singing crystal makes a ton of them show up.

I had no idea it was such a dangerous object.

Seriously. An individual owning one is nuts.

It's first-class contraband.

Gosh, I can't believe those crystal organisms just showed up out of nowhere.

Maybe the Federation had something sketchy on their ships.

Seriously? Well, whatever.

Let's get out of here while we—

Time to make some money.

What?

M-Mr. Hiro?

What'd you just say?

Here we go!

You're kidding, right?!

Crystal organisms, starboard quarter!

Radar lock off the port bow!

Roger.

Mr. Hiro!

We can't take much more of this!

I know. This'll be the last one.

Too slow.

The empire's fleet has joined the battle!

That's all for us. Let's get away from the battlefield.

Finally. I'm glad we survived.

I'm excited for our reward.

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

Mr. Hiro, our kill count has been confirmed.

What'd we get?

Three battleships, four heavy cruisers, two light cruisers,

thirteen destroyers, and twenty-one corvettes.

That's 10,950,000 ener total.

10,950,000 ener?

What a haul.

But we spent 2,000,000 ener on four anti-ship torpedoes, right?

2,000,000 ener?!

It was a necessary expense for our survival. A small price to pay.

Mimi, your share is 44,750 ener.

44,750 ener?

Mine's 268,500 ener, huh?

You must have a decent chunk saved up.

About 11,130,000.

But I'll need ten times that amount to buy a family home.

Why not serve the Grakkan Empire?

Don't even say that.

Sorry, sorry.

Who is it?

Well...

Again?

The Grakkan Empire is always looking for skilled pilots.

This is her tenth attempt to recruit me. Does she have nothing better to do?

You performed spectacularly in battle against the Federation just now.

You're on par with the empire's elite.

Thank you.

Which is why I'd like you to join our forces—

No, thank you.

I'm open to negotiating your pay.

I'm not interested in joining the military.

Then I'll grant you the title of knight.

I'm not interested in becoming a noble, either.

Besides, don't imperial knights operate as soldiers?

She was totally trying to pull a fast one on me.

What dissatisfies you about the offer?

Distinguishing oneself as an imperial noble is a great honor.

I'm not interested in that honor.

A mercenary's the most I'll ever be.

I could never fill such an important role.

Very well.

I appreciate your time. Goodbye.

She gave up without a fuss today.

Is it over, Mr. Hiro?

She's really persistent, isn't she?

I have no idea why she's taken such a liking to me.

She had the eyes of a hunter pursuing her prey.

Don't let her talk you into anything else.

Don't worry about it.

Okay, let's go shopping.

Why, Mr. Hiro, I heard you're becoming an imperial knight.

What?

I hope you'll continue patronizing Musashino Tech.

Is it true you're going to be working for the empire?

What?

Well, if it isn't Captain Hiro.

No, wait. I should call you Sir Hiro the knight from now on.

What?!

I've taken over.

Uh, thanks.

I have a reward for you here from the Grakkan Empire.

Thanks.

Please confirm that the funds have been deposited.

They have, thank you.

I heard a rumor that you're becoming an imperial knight...

but it seems that it's inaccurate.

Who's spreading that rumor?

Now he's becoming a noble.

He's being fast-tracked to joining the elite.

I hope he gets blown to microscopic bits.

Give me a break.

Nobles are scary.

She's removing every obstacle in her way.

I think I'll run away.

What?

Are you sure? Honestly, knights are paid well.

They'd even give you a family home within imperial territory.

Yeah, but I'd have no freedom.

That'd make it hard to find real cola.

That ain't the life for me.

Mimi and Elma, get ready to depart.

Yes, Mr. Hiro.

Aye-aye, sir.

Mimi, how's the Krishna?

Maintenance is complete.

We're fully stocked on food and water and ready to go!

What's our destination?

The Arein Star System, six systems away.

That's a high-tech system with plenty of medical and biotech stations.

Why there, though?

It's apparently famous for its array of artificial meats.

I smell new delicacies to try!

It's also got liquor made from genetically modified crops.

We'll take the quickest route there!

We've been cleared to depart.

Then let's go.

Are you sure?

Yes, Uncle.

Please allow me to form and command an independent force

of pirate hunters who travel freely throughout the nation.

Given your successes in battle, you could transfer to the central empire.

I will, once I've eradicated every last pirate out here.

Sounds like you've made up your mind.

Very well. I'll make the arrangements.

Thank you.

Talk to you later.

I thought I'd finally get to go home.

Forget about it. Lieutenant Serena can't be stopped once she gets like this.

We'll move as soon as the force is formed.

Make sure you're well prepared.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm not letting you get away, Captain Hiro.

First time experiencing hyperdrive?

Yes.

It's faster-than-light interstellar travel.

But even at that speed, it'll take a while to reach the Arein Star System.

Two sugars, right?

Thank you.

Any changes?

No, none at all.

Well, accidents are rare.

Let the autopilot handle it and take it easy.

Okay.

Um...

What kind of person do you think Mr. Hiro is?

You're just asking that now? I guess I'm curious, too.

Is he from a distinguished family?

Maybe.

Sometimes he doesn't know the obvious, sometimes he knows things nobody knows.

He's just kind of naïve.

Exactly.

He's mystified and delighted by ordinary dishes.

I won't pry, since it's poor etiquette to look into a mercenary's past.

But he makes me worry sometimes.

That's also kind of cute, though.

You sound so grown-up.

That's because I am.

Hang in there a little longer. I'll take over for you soon.

Thank you.

Dad and Mom, I can smile again.

You don't have to worry about me.

Oh, right. It's your day today.

Make you sure you shower before going to see Hiro.

See you later.

Translation: Sho Stifler Editing & Typesetting: Geoff Mazzolini

Subtitle Timing: Edgar Cruz Quality Check: Alicia Ashby

The Arein System