I guess Midia hadn't gone to bed yet. But to come at a time when she was crying over her own misery was just too bad timing!

　Stop crying!　Come on!　Come on!

'Ryota I thought you were going to sleep?　Because of the refugees from the other settlements?　But aren't you too wary of armor and helmets?

'Oh, no. I couldn't sleep with the bandits on my mind, so I thought I'd distract myself and settle down with some stars.

　Your voice is weird and impossible!
　Now I just want to be alone!
　Please!　Come on!

'So Ryota isn't just a human dad... he cries for all the children who have died or been kidnapped, whether they're half or mixed...'

　You know about the rest of the settlement... but no!　It's my inferiority complex to window flowers!　Because that kind of favorable misunderstanding is extraordinarily painful!

Can I come with you?　You're going, right?　I'm here to help. Do I have a right to avenge my father?

　Tsk!　I don't like kids who have good instincts..........................I've tried to fool them, but it seems impossible. And this kid won't back down.

'I'll get your wish, so will you sign me up?

'Ryota is me... Pfft!　That's so weird!　But... I'll do anything, okay?

　?　Now, I'll do anything... No, this is not the time to run for cover!　We're going to have to take Midea seriously.

I'm sorry, I was just kidding around a bit too much ... the girls who were kidnapped are not only half and half, but also mixed, and they're all good looking girls. I've heard that half-breeds sell for a lot of money, but the mixed girls are probably in a bad way ... you know what I mean?

　Midea still nodded firmly.

'I know it's hard to see, isn't it?　I don't want you to see it.
You don't understand, Ryota. I'm the daughter and apprentice of a demon exterminator, you know?

　Why are you talking so cheerfully?　You know how hard it is, they know by your bright red eyes and voice?

'I've rescued a few kids who were kidnapped by goblins and orcs, and I'm sure they're nothing compared to humans, right?　I don't know what I'm going to get... [Shut up!

　I could strongly feel Midea's desire to help her because of the pain she was going through. But I will never allow her to try to degrade herself with it!

'Oh no I'm sorry I yelled at you but that's not what girls do.

　

　The difference in common sense between Japan and the rest of the world is stark... I can't wait to throw out the research and go back to Japan. The culture and values are different, and I didn't expect it to be this tricky.

'I'm sorry, that was inappropriate too, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but I know what I'm talking about. This pill I can have is a contraceptive, and it will work for later or later. My dad told me to take it when I became his apprentice. So I'm already prepared, okay?

　I want to punch that dumb-ass father!　But I can't hit him because he's dead. God d*mn it!　It's crazy to prepare a 16 year old girl for this....

　I'm going to write this down, bury it in the grave with you and tell your wife about it!　This is a done deal!　Absolutely!

　But I have to say this much. No, let me say it. I didn't have the guts to say no. But as long as I'm bringing him along, I'll do everything in my power to protect him. Let's make him a local hire first so he can use the equipment provided.

　That should be the only thing that's forbidden.
　If it's servitude or subordination........
　I will rebel against the Goddess!

All right. But you will do everything that you are told. And you will make a pact with the Japanese gods. That's the deal.

I told you why, so of course I'll comply.　If I can avenge my father and save the kid who was kidnapped, I have no problem with that.

'It's just a little off-limits, and if they say anything, I won't let them enforce it,'

　Luckily, the communication environment was good, so the line was immediately connected with video.　

Ryota, it's been a while. I don't think it's been too long since we've had a contract, a contract is only to keep a secret. There's no such thing as servitude!　Ryota has made a connection with us, and strong feelings can be delivered somehow without mail or communication!

　Can strong feelings be delivered without communication?　

"So what... are you suggesting that I make a police report on this?　Let's tear down the company when we get back!　Can you stop the madness, please?　Seriously!　It's hard to be defiled, please!

'..........the contract is so white.......so white it hurts my eyes......and yet........the miasma-laden reminder......innocent and yet awful.......so harmful to the gods....'

　It's toxic...
　I was innocent and I suffered.
　I send my deepest apologies.

　The only contract was to spread the technology and keep it secret. There was an oath to cooperate in the investigation, but the local recruitment was completed without hindrance.

'It wasn't finger-pointing. I didn't know that Ryota was an apostle, and I was rude to you...

"It's not like they're absolutely apostles or anything good!　I know it's not true!　Take care of business as usual!

　I made you sign up for your own peace of mind, I'm already dying of guilt. Please forgive me for now, as I will definitely find a way to terminate the contract from the documents.

　For now, the contract allows me to equip the supplied items. I'm going to practice lightly before I leave. I'm not a fan of guns that are too heavy, but Midea was a genius marksman.

　Her crossbow was quick, and the kid is a talented sniper.

　Since we were rescuing him in a confined space, we had originally planned to use the MP5F. However, based on the information from the insect-shaped drone we left behind, the bandits got tired of playing and all the rescues were in jail.

　Now there was no more worry about ricochets and entrapment accidents. The FA-MAS G2 high-speed armor-piercing (U.S. Army M995 ammunition) rounds, which can penetrate several people together, are good for a single rock path. In addition, if it can be separated from the target of the rescue, a hand grenade with a handle may also be used.

　Midea's gun is an MP5F.
　Allowed to be used only for self-defense and backup.
　The exception is Simon's revenge.

　The sub-weapon is P229.
　Armor, headset and goggles.

　No visual considerations. No wasted ammunition. Ammunition is equipped to the extent that it does not interfere with movement. We'll have Midea to match them. It's better equipped than a poorly concealed weapon. I've decided to rebrand myself as a strange mercenary from a faraway land.

'I understand the plan. Ryota's tools are useful, although the sound is hard to hear.

'It can only send a voice, can you hear it clearly?　I don't mind if you're out of it until Operation 'I'll use some tools that make a great sound, too', okay?


Near the bandit's stronghold

　Now, the situation. It's an armored car, so it arrived at the bandit's base right away. Since it's close, it approached at low speed and stopped at the concealment point.

　The guards are tired or standing, but they are useless as they are about to fall asleep.

　Still, we cautiously went around the crag and then climbed up the crag to check the marker. Mog is there and it was easy to see.

'Is this the explosive?　How can a rock crumble because it's so small?
'I can break it down no problem. The noise is awesome, so put your headset on when you light it up.

　Thanks to Mog, we were able to dig the hole easily and without any noise. Next, we set up the explosives, bundle the fuses and hide behind the rocks.

　The rope for descent was already in place. A short time after lighting the fuse, there was a roar and a crash. I quickly throw a flash bang. You may not need it because of the noise and the collapse, but you are sure to be safe, just in case.

　I then quickly descended and took care of the survivors with P229 with a half-grouted bullet.

''It didn't take long. Ryota might be good at being a bandit, it's frighteningly quick and too easy, almost scary.''

"Shima-sen!　I'm going to throw a grenade in the aisle and ask you to check the jail. Don't let them out just yet because it's too dangerous, okay?'

　I was really stunned; I just threw two handled grenades (potato smashers) into the back of the aisle in time. The shrapnel bounced around more than I expected, and the roar and terrible damage scared the underlings away easily.

　In the end, the FA-MAS-G2 didn't even have a chance to get out. In addition, the well-dressed merchant and the bandit's head was removed from the emergency area and restrained with only a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

　They're not prisoners of war, so they don't care about mold and fungus. It's enough to make an example out of you if you're still alive to make it to the village. The commander who escaped by throwing a spear at Simon was taken care of by Midea, who tore his belly open with a sword and pierced his forehead.

　Oh, horrible.
　I shouldn't have seen this........

"Midia, I need an armored car close by. I'll have Windowflower teach you how to set up a tent. I'll carry out the kidnapped child and the money and goods that were taken.

A tent-like thing?　Okay, but what's it for?

''There are some pretty disturbed kids, so we can't go into the village right away. The bandits who escaped were all shot dead by window flowers, so they are safe, and I think it's best to let them rest in their tents for once. The corpse is a nuisance, so later on, tie it to an armored car and litter it far away.

　He's had some kind of change of heart after the revenge. Midia has changed to feel refreshed. I don't think the grief will ever go away, but if it helped her move on, so be it.

　I've made my case to the bandits.

　But we still have to take care of the families of those killed by the bandits and the children who were kidnapped. It's not enough to settle my score.

　But I'm in a bind. I don't know how to care for the humiliated kids. How do you think I should care for them?

　It'd be nice if Midia knew about this, but....

　If this was going to happen, I should have captured a few other bandits alive. I look at Midea and regret now that even the dying bandits had a use for them.