One-way traffic

That's why he was able to stand by Hatsune Miku's side and protect her.

"Oh dear... it's quite rare for me to be so sentimental."

Haito sat alone, drinking his wine and looking out the window.

It was as if they were looking at an unknown future.

"I really hope that in the future, the person who can stand by her side and protect that girl for the rest of her life will be someone like you, Accelerator."

Chapter 546 Heading to the Ship Graveyard

Accelerator is standing in this wide open space.

Judging from the surrounding facilities, this is clearly an airport.

The 23rd school district of Academy City, a region specifically responsible for aviation and space development.

The reason he came here was because of something that was very important to him.

"...They still followed us."

He wasn't the only one inside the airport.

Behind them, the footsteps of another girl drew closer.

Accelerator turned around and looked at the girl who had followed him all the way.

"However, I had expected this kind of scene."

"Well, of course."

An idol-style girl wearing a blue and white long dress and light blue twin ponytails.

She responded to herself with a light laugh.

"Now that things have come to this point, don't think you can leave them behind just like that."

A few days ago, Accelerator received information about the location of "Gremlin" from the sudden arrival of Right Flame.

The demon Othinus is plotting something, and once that plot is completed, the target of the threat will suddenly become the entire world.

For a powerful being of the level of a demon god, the extent to which the concept of the world is defined is beyond Accelerator's comprehension.

But at least, he didn't think it was as simple as just a tiny planet like Earth or an entire universe.

If that's the case, then there's no resistance, and they just stay in Academy City living their daily lives.

Everyone will die.

Accelerator, Hatsune Miku, and... Last Order.

To avoid the possibility of such a thing happening, Accelerator made a firm decision to go to the location of Euthinus.

At least, he didn't think he would be the only one.

"Hmm~ Judging from your expression, are you still thinking about not letting me go with you?"

The girl crossed her arms behind her back and squinted at him as if scrutinizing him.

"No, this time, no matter what you say, I will never leave you again."

It was because he had personally witnessed the first person nearly die.

Therefore, this time, there is no way we can let go of Hatsune Miku.

Even if the battlefield ahead is one I've never seen before, even if I can't offer much help, I will still go, and I will definitely go with everyone.

He would never again go to that kind of battlefield alone.

"...I don't think I ever said anything like I would stop you from going."

"Huh…?"

Hatsune Miku, on the contrary, showed a somewhat surprised expression.

Logically speaking, Accelerator would never consider involving her in such a dangerous operation.

His guiding principle has always been to minimize the number of people traveling with him and to act alone as much as possible, so as not to involve unimportant people... not to mention, Hatsune Miku has always been the person he needs to protect in his heart.

But this time, it's completely different from the past.

It was because of what Haito had said to him not long ago that he made such a formal consideration.

“Even you are capable of standing on your own now, and there is no need for you to be protected by others anymore.”

Having gone through so many battles and been strengthened so many times, Hatsune Miku is now very different from when she first started.

They have experienced unprecedented growth in mindset, strength, and every other aspect.

Now, even looking at the whole world, no one dares to say that the world-class idol standing here is a weak person, a vase girl with no ability to protect herself.

She possesses genuine power to help resolve wars on the battlefield.

Therefore.

"This time it's not about me protecting you forcefully... I need your strength, Hatsune."

He spoke of it all calmly, with a tone of unprecedented seriousness.

The girl in front of him was speechless and stunned.

“I can’t resolve this situation by myself alone. The enemy is very strong, and I’m genuinely afraid that you’ll be harmed by those guys… But that’s precisely why I need your help. I need you to join me in confronting the enemy because you are a strong individual who can stand on the same level as me and possess sufficient strength.”

"Lend me your power, Hatsune... I'm begging you."

He said these words in a tone that was very unlike Accelerator's usual personality.

Perhaps this is the true attitude he has always hidden beneath his cold exterior.

The first person who has rarely shown genuine feelings to others is, in the end, a human being with flesh and blood and emotions.

"You misspoke."

But the girl in front of him interrupted him with a smile.

"What do you mean by lending you my power... I've always been on your side, there's absolutely no need for me to say anything like that... right?"

Just as Last Order always believed in Accelerator.

No matter where she goes, what world she enters, or what she does, Hatsune Miku will always choose to believe in the person standing before her.

It is precisely because of the series of changes he made to himself that he is now capable of standing on his own.

Therefore, there may never have been any so-called "borrowing" or "lending" relationship between the two.

"...This is really troublesome."

Accelerator couldn't help but laugh.

That gentle, unpretentious smile was a rare sight on him.

"As for the final work... are they alright?"

"It's still safe to stay in Academy City. The 'Gremlin' group is currently busy with the final preparations for Othinus, so they certainly won't run off to other places to cause trouble."

This time, it will be an offensive.

In order to ensure the daily life and peace around Accelerator, and to prevent more people from facing a devastating future.

He had to step forward—with those he trusted and could rely on.

The first one looked firmly ahead, where the supersonic passenger plane, which had been ready for some time, was waiting.

"Let's go."

"Um…!"

The two boarded the plane without looking back.

The final moments on the path to confronting the demon god have begun.

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…That's true.

However, it would still take some time for a plane traveling at this speed to reach the ship graveyard described on the map.

Right now, Accelerator and Hatsune Miku are passing the time inside this supersonic aircraft that is gradually accelerating.

Wow... so many clothes!

The plane is very large and was designed entirely for two people to travel together.

Hatsune Miku is in a separate dressing room, which contains a huge collection of various outfits. In addition, due to the collaboration with VOCALOID and Academy City Idol Group, the official outfits of the idols are also included.

This leads to Hatsune Miku frequently changing into new outfits and showing them off to Accelerator.

"How is it? Does it look good?"

"If you like it, that's all that matters."

"Don't say that... It's a rare opportunity for you to change into so many clothes, so act a little more excited!"

The girl, who had said this for who knows how many times, returned to the changing room.

Almost an hour has passed.

She stayed here the whole time.

It seems that the other young female idols I see in the idol group all have similar personalities; they can spend an entire day just changing clothes and shopping.

Accelerator simply can't be bothered to understand this.

These women... just love changing into all sorts of different clothes.

"It's all thanks to talking to Huang Quanchuan and Fangchuan, otherwise bringing other people here would have definitely made things more complicated."

This aircraft was not custom-made by Accelerator himself, but rather a flight he obtained after contacting his superiors.

He didn't know exactly who had commissioned it for him, but judging from the layout of the various rooms and the overall situation, it was obvious who could obtain such detailed information in such a short time.

Accelerator glanced at the contact information on his phone that represented the number of the chairman of the board, and then immediately closed it.

"As always, he's a meddlesome piece of shit."

The cockpit of the aircraft is far away from here, and the soundproofing is excellent, so any confidential information spoken will not be heard by the other party.

Accelerator looked inside the room.

It's less like a passenger plane and more like a luxurious private jet belonging to some nouveau riche.

In addition to the changing room mentioned earlier, the plane also has two large bedrooms, a bathroom, and an extended rest cabin like this one.

The ground was completely covered by a deep red carpet, as were the walls. Looking out the window, the surrounding clouds seemed to be slowly receding, and there was no noise at all.

Accelerator took a can of coffee from the refrigerator on the side.

Then, while opening the coffee, he also turned on the onboard computer system's projection screen.

"It's still a long way from the ship graveyard."

In short, it will take some time.

It's only 10 a.m. right now.

During this time, she and Hatsune Miku had to spend their time in this cramped place.

A lone man and a lone woman... such an environment, where the two are alone, is a time when teenagers of this age are very likely to have fantasies.

So, what will Accelerator choose to do?

Bang. He shut down the computer and slumped onto the table without hesitation.

go to bed.

If you have this rare opportunity, you should use it to conserve your energy and prepare for the battles to come.

Take a break whenever you can.

Moreover, if attacked suddenly, the reflexes honed over time would allow the attacker to detect it instantly.

At least for now, I don't have the mind to think about anything else.

'By the time we reach our destination, Right Flame and Orelus should be there too.'

Once we get there, we need to meet up with them as soon as possible.

Thinking this, Accelerator felt a long-lost drowsiness creeping into his brain, and his vision gradually blurred.