Survive in Azure Files

I firmly swear hereby:

"So, I will definitely save you from the dark quagmire."

"..."

Hoshino didn't say anything. He just looked at me deeply and turned his back.

"Your gun..."

"If you like it, I'll give it to you."

Afterwards, Xingye gradually moved away and disappeared in the wind and sand.

Chapter 37: Saving the Big Fool Hoshino

On the way back, the atmosphere in the helicopter was extremely depressing.

The girls on the Countermeasures Committee were all dejected, and the girls in Convenience House 68 were all on pins and needles.

Even if the two parties are allies, it is embarrassing to see others fighting among themselves.

And I, holding Hoshino's shotgun, pondered a question -

Although I had said before that I would definitely rescue Hoshino in line with the atmosphere...but how should I save him?

First of all, we must rescue them.

Even though Hoshino didn't believe me, spoke harshly to me, and completely refused to listen, my original goodwill towards Hoshino was almost completely worn out by all this.

The reason for saving Hoshino has nothing to do with my personal likes and dislikes, nor has it anything to do with Hoshino's thoughts.

Through this incident, I can improve my reputation within the Countermeasures Committee and prevent the temporarily hostile Caesar Group from gaining new top combat power.

the most important is……

Even this arrogant, uneducated brat is not without value in being saved.

After trampling on my sincerity like that, you still want to run away on your own?

I will never allow it.

"Everyone." Then I spoke, breaking the silence and attracting everyone's expectant gazes.

"Do you have any good ideas about how to rescue that stupid...how to rescue that Hoshino?"

Bai Zi blinked and raised his hand high.

"Very good, please speak, Baizi-san."

Bai Zi stood up and asked, "Teacher, did you mean to call Hoshino-senpai an idiot just now?"

I curled my lips. "I'm not a saint who can't get angry. So what's your idea?"

Bai Zi said sincerely: "I just want to say that there are no outsiders here. I also think that Senior Hoshino is an idiot. Teacher, you can speak frankly."

"…So what's your idea?"

"Haven't thought of it yet."

After saying this, Bai Zi sat down calmly again.

I was a little speechless about Bai Zi's joke, but then I thought, after Bai Zi finished speaking, the emotions of the other people on the countermeasures committee seemed to ease. Although they didn't agree out loud, they all had expressions of deep sympathy.

The people in Convenience House 68 were not so reserved anymore because of Bai Zi's words, "There are no outsiders here."

So, Baizi is really awesome!

When I thought of this, I changed my words:

"Well, let's get back to the topic of saving the stupid Hoshino. Please speak up."

Somewhat surprisingly, it was Alu who raised her hand.

I was surprised and relieved: "Very good, classmate Alu, please speak."

A Lu said with some embarrassment: "I want to ask, what is the situation now?"

This question just choked me up.

It's my fault. I shouldn't have had such high expectations of Alu.

"Wait a minute, why are you looking at me like that? We just heard Hoshino and the teacher start arguing, and then we couldn't bear to listen any more!"

Alu actively argued for herself.

Kayoko nodded. "That's right. We are not in a good situation right now. Could you please explain the general situation to us first?"

It’s all A-Lu’s fault. Her image in my mind is too low, and I almost blamed A-Lu wrongly!

After thinking about it carefully, I realized that it was indeed A-Lu's fault. I felt that there was nothing wrong with this logic, so I told Convenience House 68 the general situation with satisfaction.

"...I see. In order to protect my juniors and the school, I am ready to sign a contract to sell myself to the Caesar Group."

Ah Lu narrowed her eyes and scanned the people on the Countermeasures Committee. When she was serious, she had a cool and elegant temperament. When she wasn't being silly, she actually looked not so silly:

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Ruthless and aloof, following my path is like walking in the devil's realm... Isn't that the motto of your masked swimsuit group? Why didn't you stop your stubborn companions?"

I reminded awkwardly: "Uh... they tried to stop it, but they didn't stop it."

"Ahem! What I mean is! Now that we know the culprit, let's just gather our strength and go find him, and bring our companions back at all costs."

Mutsuki agreed, "Ahaha~ Just as Alu said, let's do our best~ There's no other good way~"

"By the way, it's hard to get out of this desert just by walking. It wasn't far from the Caesar PMC facility just now. Hoshino may have gone directly there."

Kayoko commented: "It's not too late to go back now."

I pondered for a moment and shook my head:

"No. We are not strong enough right now. Even if we add the combat power of Convenience House 68, there are probably hundreds of tanks, hundreds of carefully selected soldiers, hundreds of tons of gunpowder and ammunition in that facility. Not to mention Hoshino will also be standing on the opposite side..."

Serika said anxiously: "But, Senior Hoshino will not stay in the facility for long. This may be the best opportunity. If we miss it..."

At this time, Haruka spoke cautiously: "What if we sneak in first and find the warehouse where the gunpowder is stored... hehe... and blow them all up?"

Haruka's laughter is a little creepy, but her proposal is quite feasible.

"That's a very good idea. It can be included in the backup plan. However, there is still a high risk factor. The security force of the Caesar PMC facility is too strong. Infiltrating is likely to be discovered. It can only be used as a last resort."

"Let me go. My presence is very weak, and I am good at hiding in dark corners like a weed." Haruka smiled morbidly again, "Besides, for a worthless person like me, it doesn't matter if I fail and die~"

Oh my god, where did this yandere come from?

However, before she could finish her words, Haruka was given a slap on the face by Alu.

"Haruka, what are you saying again!" Alu scolded angrily, "You are my precious member, don't say such unworthy things!"

Haruka was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes: "Lord Alu..."

At this time, Ayane spoke carefully:

"In other words, if we want to rescue Senior Hoshino, we must know her exact location. Teacher, do you still remember the name of the person who invited her as Senior Hoshino said?"

"...You mean, [Black Suit]?"

"Yes, I think he will know where Hoshino-senpai will go next."

I frowned. “But before that, we need to know who the Black Suit is and where he is.”

Ayane nodded: "Let's go back to school and gather troops and collect intelligence!"

"We must also take precautions first. What if we can't find any information about the [Black Server]?"

Nomiya suddenly said, "If it's the director of Caesar PMC, he will definitely recognize [Black Clothes]."

When I heard this, my eyes lit up, and I suddenly realized that the stupid appearance of the Caesar PMC director was actually very amiable!

One person's wisdom is limited, but everyone's wisdom is long-term. Through the discussion, the framework of the plan gradually took shape.

Finally, I finalized the first step of the plan:

"Tonight, everyone, come back to Xialai with me."

Chapter 38 Abydos Bullying

After the plane landed at Abydos College of Higher Education, I asked everyone on the countermeasures committee to go home quickly to pack their valuables and change of clothes.

At a time when relations with Caesar PMC have essentially fallen out, it is undoubtedly dangerous to continue staying in the Abydos residential area where the land ownership has been taken away, so everyone is asked to live in Xialai temporarily.

To prevent being attacked when alone, I paired Convenience House 68 and the Countermeasures Committee in pairs:

Kayoko and Shirako, Aru and Serika, Mutsuki and Ayane.

How should I put it, the compatibility is quite subtle.

As for the remaining Nomiya and Haruka...

Nomiya's family background seems to be quite extraordinary, as can be seen from her gold card.

Therefore, Nomiya was not afraid of being attacked. Moreover, her home was not in the Abydos Autonomous Region at all, and she took the tram to and from school.

Correspondingly, Nomiya spends much longer commuting time than others.

But there is a problem.

"Since your family is not in the Abydos Autonomous Region, there is no need for you to stay in Xialai..."

I couldn't help but ask Nomiya, questioning her behavior of going home to get a change of clothes.

"What are you talking about?" Nomiya looked surprised. "If I have to separate from the group and act alone, what if something happens and I can't reunite with everyone in time?"

I nodded, thinking that what Nomiya said made sense.

However, Nomiya's face showed longing again: "Besides, I am really looking forward to staying out with friends like in the TV series~

"So, I also want to participate in this group activity!"

It's like a party.

A scene suddenly occurred to my mind:

Listen up, Hoshino. The Countermeasures Committee and Convenience House 68 are hosting an awesome party in Xialai tonight. All the good students who believe in their teachers will be there, but guess who won't be invited?

Hehehe, just imagining it makes me excited!

Let’s get back to the topic. Haruka, who is left alone at the end, will be with me.

Go to some idiot's house.

The reason for choosing Haruka is simple. This child has a very dangerous personality and is not suitable to be alone with relatively strangers.

I thought that as a temporary landlord, I should have a pretty good relationship with Haruka.

In addition, Haruka has planted a large number of bombs throughout Abydos. If we are surrounded by miscellaneous soldiers, she can protect my safety better than other students.

In short, it is based on these considerations.

On the way, I talked to Haruka:

"Haruka, are you getting used to living in Xialai recently?"

“Eh? This, this…”

When no strange switches are triggered, Haruka is just an ordinary, shy girl.

She hesitated for a long time and whispered, "Such a nice house, it's a waste for someone like me to live in it..."

"Don't say that, Haruka is my important student."

"Oh... please don't say that. I am aware of my weight as a weed..."

Well, it has to be described as being too self-deprecating.

I feel like in a situation like this, forcing praise or comfort on Haruka might backfire and make her even more nervous.

I gave up on dwelling on this and said to Haruka, "If you encounter any problems in your daily life, remember to tell me at any time."

As soon as I finished speaking, I felt a little weird. Thinking carefully, could I, who took in Convenience House 68, still be called a dormitory supervisor?

so weird.