Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

Immediately afterwards, the landing module began to ventilate.

The air pressure inside the cabin dropped rapidly to the same level as the lunar surface.

Only then did the landing module fully open its hatch and lower the door panel to serve as a ramp from the lunar surface to the spacecraft, allowing engineers to transport equipment out of the cabin.

Outside the cabin, everything was pale, and the moon was still the same moon.

My feet trod on the lunar soil, leaving behind not-so-great footprints.

Although this wasn't their first time visiting the moon, it was the first time they had ever walked on the moon outside of a lunar city wearing combat suits. The "Taibai" combat suit that Metal brought them was quite comfortable to wear, without any feeling of being restricted, and was completely different from the spacesuits they had in mind.

...I just don't know where those bruises came from.

"We need to find a location to set up a survey station to see if there are any structures located on the surface."

The engineering team had a trailer equipped with tracks that could travel on lunar soil. Although it moved slowly, it was able to tow the construction equipment forward.

They went to build a semi-permanent settlement, while Sun Ji and I looked out from the hills and slopes of the moon. The moon, which was clearly reborn in a new world, was covered with a large number of rugged craters, like a little old man with a face full of wrinkles from birth.

The part of the lunar city that is still on the surface is located at the bottom of this huge crater.

"Can you tell where this is?" I asked.

Sun Ji dared to be the guide for the reconnaissance team because he claimed that the map of the lunar city was in his mind. So, looking at this corner that had turned into ruins, could he recognize which part it was?

Whether she was guessing or could actually tell, she pointed to the opposite side of the crater and said, "The center of the world should be in that direction."

Is it far?

"Not far, but not very deep either. This residential area is very close to the center of the world... However, the lunar city is likely already broken, otherwise it is inexplicable that this part would still be warped up."

The lunar city is like a cookie that has fallen to the ground, not only shattered into pieces, but Michelle also covered it with a layer of dirt.

Now, we have to find a chocolate chip on this cookie buried in the ground.

The engineers' trailer is heading towards the bottom of the crater.

They planned to build an exploration station there as the starting point for excavation.

“Milono, once the reconnaissance station is completed, open the teleportation channel to bring over the remaining personnel from Earth, and then…”

"Then I can move around freely?"

Sun Ji nodded and didn't say anything more.

Now that we are truly under Michelle's watchful eye, we must be extremely careful with every word and action to avoid having our intentions discovered before we even begin.

The engineers' trailer had arrived at the bottom of the pit. They unloaded the sealed tents that could be deployed on the spot and began building a survey station next to an indigenous building.

Just then, a small rocket was launched from the top of the lunar spacecraft near the edge of the crater.

"what is that?"

"Communication satellites are not only for communication with Earth, but also for communication with various locations on the Moon."

So it was a very small rocket, yet it deployed a star chain of nine satellites in the air.

Soon, I received a communication from Earth. The video was projected onto the "Taibai" helmet. First, Mono's big face appeared, and then my dad appeared after she stepped aside.

"So you succeeded?"

"Yes, everything went very smoothly..."

I thought for a moment and then asked, "Was the lunar city already buried before?"

Mono replied, "Huh? It always has been?"

"But how come I remember seeing the entire lunar city on TV before?"

"You must be mistaken. You've confused the memories of the old world with the memories of the new world."

New world.

Is this world real?

Wait, why did I have such a question?

"what?"

Mono suddenly exclaimed in surprise, then held up his phone and shouted, "Miluno, live stream! Your live stream has started again!"

Chapter 405 Solo Investigation

This is probably what you mean by "utterly terrible".

Communication between the moon and Earth had only just been restored, and I hadn't even made a few calls before the voyeurs started their operation.

How did that guy film me?

Did the perpetrator sneak into the investigation team?

But that's impossible...

The team members were decided a few days ago. Could someone have been replaced?

No, wait, maybe I've been thinking wrong all along.

The live stream doesn't need a "voyeur" actually following me. Even if Michelle or Seruno were on the moon, they could remotely broadcast to me using their powers. After all, they are gods and can do things that mortals cannot...

"I'm being live-streamed again, what should I do?"

I looked at Sun Ji, but she said, "Then you'd better stay away from the reconnaissance team. It's a classified mission after all, how can you let the general public see it?"

"……Um."

Wow, he really is a cunning old fox.

Without batting an eye, he found a plausible excuse to kick me out of the exploration team.

"Then I'll go wander around the neighborhood for a bit."

The lunar exploration station appears to be taking some time to complete.

I'll scout the area first and then come back to open the teleportation portal once the engineers have finished building it.

The lunar surface was a grayish-white color, which was not a comforting one. Apart from craters and depressions, there was nothing there. I didn't even think that such a landscape could be called a scenic spot.

I left on foot, but not slowly.

The low gravity environment on the moon allows people to walk very fast, with each step covering more than ten meters. Since a teleportation channel can be opened at any time to return, there is no need to worry about the return journey.

Thanks to the satellites in the sky, no matter how far I go, I can always keep in touch with my dad and Mono on the ground.

"If the reconnaissance station is completed, notify me to go back and open the teleportation channel."

Actually, opening a teleportation channel inside the spaceship wouldn't be a problem, but it's too crowded there.

"Understood! I'll let you know if anything happens."

Unbeknownst to them, only Mono remained on the other end of the video call...

There was also Barbara's forehead and encouragement.

"Miluno, keep it up!"

"Yes, thank you."

Judging from the posture, my little tree spirit is being held on Mono's lap.

"The live stream is still going on! I can see what's going on with you. Maybe being live-streamed isn't such a bad thing after all~"

No, being livestreamed at a time like this would be absolutely terrible, wouldn't it?

I'm going to execute my plan in front of everyone?

Michelle is probably watching my every move, so even if I find the Moon Palace, I might not be able to take action.

It's impossible to use a cell phone on the moon, otherwise I'd like to check out what's happening in my live stream...

Just as I was thinking this, the live stream suddenly appeared in the lower left corner of the helmet's field of vision, and I then remembered that there was a weak AI that could read minds.

Wow, forty million people watched my live moon landing?

This number is almost comparable to some small countries!

However, the fans in the live stream had no idea what I was doing; they were simply following in my footsteps on the lunar surface exploration and thus starting a discussion in the chat.

Lady Milno is charming today too!

[The spacesuit is so form-fitting!]

Have you had breast augmentation?

No, no, those are breast pads.

[Lady Miluno's charm is amazing!]

[It feels like I'm being trampled under Milno's feet, sob sob~]

The discussion mostly focused on me personally, with very few opinions about the moon...

In short, turn off the bullet comments.

"There's really nothing to see on the moon; everyone says it's much better to see you!"

Even Mono said so, adding, "Mainly because the tight-fitting spacesuit is so sexy."

"Hey, don't say things like that."

"What does it matter? Everyone likes to watch it, and you're not shy at all. This is a blessing for the masses! It's a salvation for all living beings!"

What kind of cyber goddess am I?

"Miluno, high-resolution images of the lunar surface."

My dad's voice, but it wasn't shown in the video.

"You'd better look carefully."

She didn't say it explicitly, but it was clear she wanted me to locate the Moon Palace on the lunar map.

These high-resolution photos were magnified in front of me by the AI ​​in my combat suit. It could immediately assist me in searching based on my thoughts. I found the lunar spacecraft, the reconnaissance station, and even myself in the photos.

The only place I couldn't find was the Moon Palace...

Is it not on the surface of the moon?