GXP 16 chapter 6

6 "Night of the day before battle"

"Hmm..." You want me to take responsibility? "
Ekushito sat at the office desk in the manager's room and put away the documents.
The successor to the crown and Jyuki's brothers came to intimidate him.He sat on the furniture in a rather rude fashion while some of them leaned their back near the entrance of the door, and sent a grinning glance to Ekushito.
(Well, well... their more like debt-collecting thugs then the a royal family.)
Ekushito didn't change his expression, but inwardly he smiled bitterly at their juvenile act.
"We ordered that sinners to be handed over, didn't we?"
"Sinners?"　Hah... Which one are you referring to? "
"Don't act so naive! Kiriko and her accomplices!　They are villains who violated our territory and damaged our armored Cavalry!"

"In Racepshi, no matter what sin you commit, you're all important customers unless you break the rules here. So in any case, we won't be responding to requests for expedition. However, with regard to this time, Kiriko-sama wanted to work with Renza, so I felt that it was necessary to talk with everyone, so I prepared a place them to talk. However, even with this, it was a gray zone that was quite close to black, and customers in various fields have already scolded me."

"You said that you made the concessions there, do you really think we will accept such justification?"

"And what if for example I handed you you over to the people you call pirates in your area."

"What are you talking about ... ?

The next of crown suddenly changed his expression.

"To the pirate's side you're an enemy, a criminal ... if  I was told to deliver  you to them ... how would  you feel about me complying with their request?"

"Chhh... .... you! ... Oooo ...... I'm going to do this ... if only for the sake of doing it to you ... ...."

"Don't misunderstand us just because we're a planet for pleasures and entertainment, There's a reason Renza Federation , Galactic Federation , and pirates, let us sail freely in their airspace, maybe you would like to sit and think a bit more about why they do that."

"Why they let you float here and there ...... in this shitty little ship ... ... ferrying unscrupulous people ...... is beyond me."

"Of course we turn a blind eye to our customer's business, I won't deny that, but this is a clearly independent nation, and it's free sailing because we have that level of power and it's acknowledged by the various nations. and this facility is the center of this nation's government, even if it's a bit cramped. "

"What!

In other words, Ekushito's headquarters were the headquarters of the state, and the next of crown had just illegally invaded into its center. The Next of crown was also a Prince, but Ekushito was more than that, which was also a problem. He didn't realize it but it was an act that could develop into an international problem.

"Well ... Regarding this time,  we feel that the Godly Knight vs. Godly Knight event has plenty more to it that remains undigested in various ways, so think of this as fasting.
I gave Kiriko a little guidance to make sure you don't misunderstand,
Depending on how you see the discussion, you have already achieved the results you want."
 

Kiriko's side was ready to be handed over as criminals. So, if their side could successfully win their negotiated terms, there was a possibility that they'd get everything they wanted.
"You have no spine. I can't help but be brave, but I'd like you to be a little more serious."

"You son of a bitch!"

"It isn't an ideal situation but as a result, I'm grateful for the fact you've help arranged for such a wonderful a new event. So..."
Ekushito turned on a monitor where Kiriko and others stood in front of their new cavalry. It's wasn't a secret feed, rather it was from some kind of interview.
"Isn't this your purpose for coming here?"
"Oh!?"
Being deceived by Ekushito was secondary, trying to find out where Kiriko's new Armored Cavalry was their first priority.

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"Hey, Miki-san. What's the meaning of this mean"
In front of Kiriko and the others was Miki standing with a little wry smile on accompanied by a woman.

The container sent by Washu was supposed to be opened only by the four  girls because they didn't know what kind of confidential technology was inside of it.  it was enclosed in a special foam container Although it was a commonly used thing, it was actually developed by Washu in the first place, so they were probably over thinking things when they assumed it was confidential, but they were also surprised that Miki was there because it wasn't supposed to be possible for her to intrude into that area. 　

"Oh no, don't get angry at Miki, I asked for her to bring me here."

Kiriko and Miki's conversation was broken up by a woman who brought in multiple footage shooting probes, like a Female field reporter.

"Oh, Sorry for the delayed introduction I am Maimu · Racepshi.

---------all of makihi's kids are named after their birth order, Mai means dancer and mu is 6-----

"So does that mean you're one of makihi's dance princesses?"

"Haha no I can't dance to save my life..."

Her attitude was very different from Makihi's, but it was clear from her appearance that she was related.

"You know I'm going to have to decline an interview didn't Miki tell you that?"

"Well, that's true I did ... but ..."

"My sincerest apologies but I was desperate for this scoop!"

"Look if a large adult drops to the floor in tears in front of you and begs you ... ...."

"... ... I thought that was the case, but ... no ... there's no way I'm letting you broadcast this."

Kiriko also noticed that Maimu's eyes were little red, her make-up was messed up, and her nose was still a bit runny.

(But still she managed to convince Miki.)

Miki was a pretty a solid person, she's had to deal with her father 's selfish schemes since she was young. and she was similar in temper to Tsukiko, so it was quite a feat to get past her.

"This battle is the second act of the battle between the two Godly Knight,it's a historic duel! And your about to roll out the first armored cavalry in history made by the galactic federation, and it's entirely original unlike the excavated Godly Knight ZINV, interest in the scoop is booming around the universe.It's essential someone cover it the night before the battle! "

"I understand your reasons, but ... why is Ms. Makihi's daughter doing this?"

"Actually,I suck as a dancer ... but I love watch dances themselves, I want to do a work related to recording them."

"So you became a journalist?"

"Yes, but it's just me and I've had trouble getting officially hired .... Even when I offer to work for free... ... But this time i managed to get a special sponsor to let me cover the big event and the mysterious armored cavalry unveiling. so this is my last chance! "

" I see why Miki caved." Ryoko said
"Isn't that so?"　Why don't we show her the GP container?"

"Well ... Ok but watch out for danger, you do this at your own risk, you have to promise not to complain no matter what, We'll let you stay until the container opening. But in the future please consult with us beforehand."

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Thank you very much!

Maimu started suddenly correcting her makeup with a quickness that made it feel like she was used to this.She quickly changed her image

"Good evening! I'm the assailant reporter Maimu Racepshi and today I'm coming live from the secret dock that contains the hot topic on the mind of everyone not only in Racepshi, but Renza and the Galactic federation, The unveiling of the the federations first ever armored cavalry! We've got an exclusive interview with special permission! "

"... ... Oh, I understand why she wasn't easily hired by anyone."

Amane gave a bitter smile and others gave a small sigh.

Maimu gave commentary like an ordinary reporter but she did it in a way that made her seem like she learned by combining all the worst trash tabloid reporters way of reporting into one.

"Although it is a type that is released, there is probably a part that comes with a little bit when it comes to something like that ah,"

"I commend her for being able to talk that way but it's also super annoying."

"Perhaps it's not her ability, but the direction she takes it in that makes people uncomfortable."

"I don't have time for this, lets get to opening this."

Kiriko was beginning to get frustrated a little.

"Please wait a moment! We still need to set up."

"I have no intention of waiting for such a thing."

Kiriko walked towards the container as if to push Maimu out of the way,

"Please, Please!"

"If the amount of footage is a problem why don't you just do a documentary."

Miki grabbed Maimu by the neck so she wouldn't disturb Kiriko .

"I can't! A documentary is difficult to edit, and then there's narration, and you need a bigger budget ... Is that OK?"

And suddenly Maiko received communication from somewhere, the her expression gradually changed to a full smile.

"Good news everyone we did it, That was a channel telling us it's ok to show as is!  We can just broadcast live without setting up ♡ ♡"

"I'm getting angry."

"It's annoying,  but she reminds me of Mihoshi's family."

"Please advise that children shouldn't watching the broadcast, do you think that you can switch immediately if you see it anything off?"

"It's OK! if there's an Accident it's OK, were good with the network!"

"... Ok Stay out of the way from now on ... More than that, were going to start opening the package now, so make sure you don't get too close, because I can't take responsibility no matter what happens."

"Well, when you keep talking like that it only makes me more curious to see what's inside."

"... well then if everything's fine then lets get started..."

Kiriko gave up a sigh of resignation and walked again toward the center of the foam container.

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"Hey, Lazana!"

Clay came down to the downstairs of the jungle pavilion and just called her name without confirming she was there.

"Yes, what would you like!"

While waiting to be called by clay, she was watching the relay of Kiriko's unveiling which had just began, but she was absorbed in it and had been distracted for some time. She was a bit upset at being called away from it.

"I'm sorry, is there anything I can do for you?"

Normally, she would have gotten a call and he wouldn't have to descend to the bottom, but the staff was distracted by the relay and missed the call.

"I don't need you for anything, I was just checking to see if you knew about the broadcast, but clearly you got the memo."

"Oh, I understand. Thank you for worrying about me I'm glad you care."

Clay looked like a puppy dog.

"I didn't come to tell you for your sake, I simply didn't want to have to catch you up on it later."

Clay however ruined the moment with his speech.

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 "Authentication complete. Masaki Kiriko has been confirmed . We will move to the opening sequence. "

Bisheww! Fine cracks on the foam container appeared as it sounded like it was being crushed.

"Now the opening of the foam container has began, the inside is covered with a snow like material that's melting to gradually revel the inside contents ... ... oh what is that!"

The foaming container disappeared and left behind an object with the same hexagonal crystals as Ryo - Ohki and the Kamidake 's crystals.

"It's a Huge Crystal! This looks like the kind used in the ship they call the Kamidake ! Miki give us some commentary what is that thing?"

"Who said I was willing to give commentary ... Well, as you can see it was clearly made by the same person who made the Kamidake "

In the center on the front, the mark used by Washu was shining in gold. Miki knew it because the Kamidake had the same marking.

"The armored cavalry is defiantly inside of that!"
"Maybe."

"Everyone! Apparently there is a pattern that confirms its maker on the outside, and it's rumored that teh cavelry is inside of it! Kiriko- san, Kiriko- san! Would you mind letting me see the contents right away?"

"Please don't broadcast from here on out, I don't know what's in there, after we confirm it's contents I will think about it."

"No, that will ruin the flow of the program ... ...."

"I don't care about such things!" Kiriko declared.
An ordinary person would be intimidated and retreat, but Maimu seemed to be unfazed and went closer to kiriko.

"Ah ha ha. Those who can stay so dignified while the camera is running are indeed a precious few, would it be possible to ... ... Huh !?"

Kiriko suddenly grabbed her in a headlock.

"Look Ms. Maimu,  The person who made this, is really a genius, but she's also a creep, and there is a possibility that things that something that shouldn't be broadcasted will happen."

"oh...that's good to know ... Well, that could be fun, I think ... ...."

The way Maiku was moving her arms and legs with pain was really funny. But it was certain that Kiriko 's grip on her demonstrating her power to break her head clean off. And then,

"Ahahahaha!　It must be nice being held in a headlock by kiriko, you've got a nice view of her breasts! "

"That voice !?

something popped out of washu's marking on the crystal and floated in the air before Kiriko .

"Okay, If you wish to broadcast it then let me grant you permission."

" Washu- sama ... What are you doing!"

Washu was floating in a chibi form but she was upside down.

"When your only two heads tall, your balance is all off ... ...cause you head is heavy, ally ooop."

Chibi Washu flipped herself with her own momentum but seemed to be having trouble balancing.

"Why do you look like that ... ...."

"Oh, I was just on a children's program that Ryo-Ohki has recently gotten a part in. The other characters sort of look like this so I tried to imitate them so I wasn't too big."

"I see……"

" Kiriko- san, Kiriko- san! Is this by any chance ... ...."
Maimu got out of kiriko's grip and approached chibi washu.

"Yeah! I'm the scientist who made this thing. Oh, call me Petit Washu when you see me in this form."

"Do you approve of me filming this?"

"I don't mind."

" Washu- sama! Are you sure you can do that?"

"Kiriko if they were able to tell what was up with our technology just by seeing it they wouldn't have asked us to turn over the Kamidake ."

"That true but ..."

"No, no no! The manufacturer's given us the OK, so it's not a problem to relay, so lets hurry and show off the Galactic Federation's first Armored cavalry!

"It seems they call their large bipedal walking robots armored cavalry here, but there called a
"Sacred Mechalord " over there ."

"Oh, since this is a Godly Knight will it bear a God's name ?"

"Uhuhuhu I'd be so proud if that was the case."

"Awesome ......a new Godly Knight ... this is like a shrine that seals the gods, Let's open it right away."

"Wait a moment ... the Sacred Mechalord is sleeping, as Maimu says, it's like the shrine of God, and so we must do the necessary ritual to enable the God's manifestation, a summoning ritual to make it descend from ancient times!"

"Wait don't those usually involve the sacrifice of a girl?"Maimu said looking at Kiriko .
"Hahaha!　although i don't know if you could call her a girl still, she's more of a wom..."

Suddenly Kiriko rushed to Petit Washu and grabbed her to stop her speaking. her grip strength twas stronger then the bite of a tyranosaurrus

" Washu!"

"No, no, I meant because your married to seina dono now. You didn't think I meant something else did you? ... Well, if what your saying is that you've dedicated yourself to your god, then we don't have to sacrifice you.... you can just do a song and dance like a good little shrine maiden."

"Oh I see! Come on Kiriko , please!"

"What... you want me to dance and sing !?"

Kiriko was puzzled. Separately she wasn't tone deaf, but didn't expect to be singing and dancing on live tv.

"Come and lets have a song and dance!"

"If it's cool with you.Quick get the cameras on her!"

"Oh but first before you do a dance with me will you do me a favor? Let me go?"

Washu was still being crushed by kiriko.
"Ok but only if there's no funny business"
"Fine."

Kiriko smiled and released Petit Washu .

"Alright lets get ready then, First of all the shrine maiden will have to transform into her piloting outfit."

"I understand."

"Come on, Kiriko , take the wand ... ...."

"ahahaha"
Half laughing Kiriko instantly snatched the magical girl stick that Petit Washu took out.

"... .... Washu... really "

"No no no don't worry! There's also a pendant version, for the sensibilities of the adult woman."

"Then why did you give this to me!"

Kiriko threw away the stick and took the pendant from Washu. Suddenly the pendant glowed, Kiriko's clothes began to transform.

"Right here? really !?"

The pattern of Jurai came out across her chest and a costume like a skin tight swimming suit emerged that showed off her body lines. rather then having volume to it like D's outfit it was more like paint.

"Oh wow so lustrous ... ...!" Maimu shouted.  the Camera probes and Petit Washu disappeared into dust, of course the pendant was also shattered.

"Geez ..., what did you do that for lord Kiriko!?"

Petit Washu said poofing back in, but the cameras still were destroyed.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! The Cameras! Ah! They were a rental!"

Although it was alarming the TV staffs over there were accustomed to this kind of trouble and soon, new camera probes came in.

"Oh! good thing i came here with a group of sponsors! Now were broadcasting on a mix of different stations but who cares!"

"Well luckily their used to this kind of situation so were quick to deal with it."

"We're back on the air ready OK. Come on now Kiriko! Please keep changing into the shrine maiden's clothes ... ...OWCH, that hurts, that hurts, that hurts, Owch, owie, owch, That hurts, that hurts, Owch Ow!

Maimu was again in a headlock.

"Mercy... Mercy!What was that sound! Did something just break!? help!"
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"... ... Is sister maimu going to be a comedian?"

Maito who was watching relay with Makihi at home tilted his head a bit .

"You need a mix of various fertilizers to grow big trees."

She said to keep her cool in front of Maito, but a blood vessel was throbbing Makihi's head slightly.

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"... Well, sorry to have threatened you and all that, but it it's not every day thing go your way so unexpectedly, but just to be sure, we'll be able to analyze this things rank just from an image scan"

In the manager room the next crown had given up on intimidating ekushito he sent  other guys to wait in a limo to go home.

"Preparations seems to be OK."

While turning his eyes on the monitor, Ekushito asked for an indication that the communication was over.

"Huh! .... Well thank you, but I'll never forget what you did."

"If I can put on a good enough event for you could you see to it that were forgiven?"

"I hope that it's good enough to satisfy me ....."

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"Oh Kiriko , calm down, calm down, it was just a prank, there's no need to be mad right?"

Petit Washu was desperate to calm kiriko down.

"Can you give me one reason why not?"

"I figure you already know this but that Sacred Mechalord was originally built for Kenshi."

"Yes, Rea - san refused."

"As a result, the problem is that it's made to specification." Earthlings summoned to the world have brought with them a culture of strange things so well, added various requirements ... "

"What kind of weird things did you do?"

"well Ryo-Ohki ... was also worried about Kenshi- chan, so we included a variety of ideas and incorporated a lot of stuff behind the scenes you wouldn't understand , Ha ha ha ... .... So we made it to specifications and then we overloaded it with so many features."

"I mean what did you do that's in bad taste?"

For Kiriko that was the biggest problem.

"I guess it's surprising, but that's the formal piloting suit..."

"... ... No way! ... ... Do I really have to wear such a skin tight suit?"

"Well yeah that's just common sense."

" Was Kenshi going to have to wear a suit like that?"

"……eh?"

It was rare for Washu to hesitate. At that moment, Kiriko was likely to go off on Petit Washu.

"I'll ask you again ... Were you really going to make Kenshi-chan wear this suit?"

"......Well there's no problem with just wearing ordinary clothes in there........."

At that moment, Petit Washu poofed

─ ─ sileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeence

".... well then let's perform the summoning ceremony for the Sacred Mechalord ♡"

Petit Washu remanifested smiled despite exploding just moments earlier. Maimu also had on a smile. Amane and the other girls were watching from afar, Kiriko alone was dissatisfied.

"Well there were various things to get out of the way up till now, but at last it seems to that the Galactic Federation 's first Armored Cavalry, which overt there is called a Sacred Mechalord, is ready to finally emerge, Let's honor it with a sacred dance first!"

"Now Maimu, do the dance follow after me, music, Start!"

And petit washu broke out into a bon dance while the tanko bushi song played
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_nghnkp4Og

"... .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

At that moment, Kiriko did her best to suppress her murderous intent. Otherwise she would have exploded at Maimu.

"... ... is this the usual song ?"

Miki didn't know anything about it she only got the impression that this was a strange song. It certainly seemed formal.

"I don't know but isn't it fun?"

"It is quite a cheerful and good feeling, ... But hey, check out Maimu's dance, she sure has some skill."

"No, not just skill ... she's quite amazing, isn't she?"
She was able to dance completely in unison with washu despite never  seeing the choreography before and her movements were flowing and natural.

the air around her became sacred and suitable for a dance to a god.

"............"

For Kiriko who knew exactly how the dance was supposed to be danced she was also amazed by maimu's instant mastery of it.

"Did you say you had no talent?"

"It's best to ask ones parents about such things... Mother I know you're peeping form somewhere ... ... aren't you?"

"Peeping is rude. I'm just interested in this duel. So I was watching this broadcast. "

Makihi sent a message with exquisite timing.

"Hey, she said she wasn't talented, what gives?"

While talking, Miki and Amane 's eyes were getting carried away by Maimu's dance and so was Kiriko, her dance was a calming the anger of the god of destruction.

"It's just as you can see. There's no doubt that Maimu has talent that has surpassed her sisters. she has the grace and elegance of a Mai level dancer, They only have to see a dance once to remember the choreography perfectly, even they've never seen it before sometimes  they can even predicting the choreography that is to come and begin leading the choreographer, the spirit of despair turns into the sparkle of talent with her. She might even exceed me and become the best of of the dance princesses if she keeps going like this. "

"... ... yes but it's a useless skill outside of dancing now isn't it?"

"A person who excels something is sacrificing something. Perhaps that is the limits of being a human being and not a God. That girl can her own flaws but not her own talents.

"But she wants to be a reporter right? I know be mad if I had no other skill besides dancing."

" well that's partially due to that girl 's biased probability ... That' s why I think seina will produce a wonderful dancer, maybe I should have tried to hook them up instead... Maya is a talented girl, but if she had done the courtship dance for seina... she'd be pregnant by now"

Makihi clenched her fists in a regrettable way.

"Never bring that woman close to Seina !"

"We only want children. we don't care about the status of the children. "

" What do you mean the status of children !?"

" Did Seina and you all forget about your positions? "

"... ... Oh, that's right ... that is troublesome."

Seina was a tremendous asset, and there was no doubt his status would rapidly increase in the future ahead. Even though Seina refused, he could still establish an entirely new branch of the royal family in Jurai, their children would be welcomed as royalty. Amane 's represented the Kaunaq, Ryoko the Balta Kingdom. The position of Seina gets steadily greater as the number of wives also increases, and as children increase, the number of people involved their affairs will increase, there was no doubt that various problems would arise.

"That's too much to talk about now ... oh..."

Miki, who was distracted by Makihi 's story and Maimu's dance, wasn't aware of the change in the crystal container.

"Oh !Ms. Makihi said as she too looked at the crystal container it looked like a flower bud swelling.

"A little more! The seal with break soon!"
The classic songs and dances continued, such as the "Tokyo Ondo", "Hanagasa Ondo", and "Bei Haikai". maimu was already in a trance state, immersed in the world of dance

(I feel something wicked in the music selection ... but I can't afford to complain about it.)

Of course Bon Odori is a ceremony to calm the spirit, but there were some Christmas and Halloween songs thrown in there. But Maimu 's dance changed the image and it was suitable for reaffirming them as part of a sacred ceremony.

"Okay!  That's enough! Now it will open!"

The crystal containers had expanded greatly so far, and colorful lights were flying through the crystal.

── Wow Wow Wowon ......

And a sound like a groaning voice came from the inside.

"Come on the God's coming!"

pin! Bikiniki! the sacred glass cracked like ice and the crystal petals spread widely and opened up.

"" "" ............ "" "

And when the petals were completely opened, everyone became silent. It was as if they were hesitating to hear someone who was about to give a speech.

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"Mother, it's an egg!"

Maito said gladly. Everyone was hesitant to say it, but they were thinking it

"......yes an Egg."

And Makihi honestly admired her dance as her mother.

"Great, what's inside ... ... what's being born?"

"Surely  something ridiculous."

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"It looks like a huge egg to me, I wonder if over there there's a different meaning and functions to that shape?"

The next of crown also expressed his honest impressions. However, not with the same level of mental age as Maito , but as a grow up on the same level.

"I didn't even know they had such a thing over there, well, let's just keep on watching for now."

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"............"

Miki looked up at with a glare as she wrinkled her brows.

"...... an Egg?" of course she was the first one to break the silence.

" an Egg."

"yeah It's an egg."

"I can't see it as anything other than that"

When Miki broke the silence, the rest of Amane's group also stated their impression of it.

"What a twist! What appeared from the crystal petals is a huge egg! ... At least to me it looks like an egg!"

Maimu who snapped out of her trans state announced as she aimed the camera at Petit Washu.

"Pupu Pup, Pooh! Pooh-chan! What is that big egg? Is it something unexpected that's going to fight or is it a completed armored cavalry?"

"Well, it seems interesting to fight with whatever it is."

"Are sure it's not going to have tentacles growing from there?"

"Yeah that's would be strange ...... you're joking right?"

"That's right.  ... ...."

" So , Ms. Washu .... What is this, what is it? tell us will tell you, please don't joke around any more. "

"This guy isn't an egg, it is called a" cocoon "over there" it's a dormant form the cavalry takes before it starts. It's completed and you can access the main body. you just have to touch with it and register as its master ... Of course, there's no funny tricks, so why don't you put your hands on it now kiriko. "

"If it's a strange thing, I'll also return it, just like Rea ."

" Kiriko ... ... don't expect such a thing from me. In a way that is my child she's like Fuku and Ryo-Ohki 's sister"

"... .... when I hear that I'm even more worried about it ."

Being told that it's like Fuku and Ryo-Ohki 's sister,  means that if she's not joking that thing would be powered like a god.

But the time and date of the battle was close, and there would be no battle if there was no armored knight, Kiriko went up to the gigantic egg-shaped object called a cocoon to put her hands on it.

"I guess it can't be helped if it is, now can it?"

with a big sigh, Kiriko turned to the Cocoon.

"Now, the pilot Kiriko Masaki slowly walks up to this new Godly Knight , no- Sacred Mechalord past the shell of the crystal container that has been unsealed to touch the cocoon like base, like the throne of God in the middle and we watch as she climbs the stairs step by step. "

While everyone was watching, Kiriko climbed to the summit and looked up at the Cocoon again. It looked milky at close glance like a pearl. she reached out and gently touched it.

(It's warm? It's surprisingly elastic)

It was cold  and moist and felt like jelly or agar. Of course there was enough hardness to support it's weight she could feel a slight pulse coming from it.

── Master Masaki Kiriko . Personal data confirmed.

" oh!? 　... .... are you the Cocoon?"

it felt like when mizuki talked to her but had an atmosphere more like fuku's.

"What !" Maimu raised a startle voice. The milky color faded away from Kiriko's touch, and the inside became visible.

"And there it is ... ... " everyone gasped.

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"Aha! ...... Ahahaha ahahahahahah! This is great! They delivered an unfinished item."

The next of crown laughed loudly as soon as the Cocoon became apparent.

It was a huge skeleton in the transparent cocoon.

"you see that it's only a basic skeleton Ekushito, it will be totally ineffective in tomorrow's fight."

"But Washu- sama was saying" It's a completed model ready for combat."

"at best that is going to be a Weak Knight class or a good local knight. defiantly not a Heavenly Knight. "

"Does it really matter?"

Ekushito remained staring at the cocoon, not concerned about the mockery from the next of crown .

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"What should I say? It looks like a fetus ... but ... ...."

The skeleton inside was a dull, dark orange color, which seemed to be sitting in a transparent egg-yolk like substance in the fetal position. There were no eyes in the recessed sockets in the skull, but it still felt like it was watching them with an intimidating presence.

"If this is the one called a Sacred Mechalord , it's exactly like a death god don't you think?"

"Wait a minit Washu- sama, Washu- sama! What is that! you didn't give it to us incomplete did you !?

Finally Kiriko snapped back to reality and questioned petite washu .

"That's for you to find out! Pooh! I can't tell you that, It may seem like an unfinished item or maybe that skeleton is about to move?"

Maimu focused the camera on Petite Washu .

"hey don't look at me with such a scary face... ... fine, that's just the base body. once the pilot gets inside and stats it the gel forms to fit the skeleton and it changed depending on your needs."

"so it's an adapting thing? so are there different types of armor and weapons?"

"yes the armor and weapons are built with IPS gel, so it can fight as is, just like Kamidake, it has some subspace units, new weapons and armor can made there, i supplied materials and there is a resident unit properly fixed inside, so you can live in it. "

"So it's like the Kamidake made into a humanoid ... .... "

Kiriko 's bad feeling seemed to be right. She was really going to give tenchi's younger brother Kenshi a weapon of mass destruction.

"UHUHUHU! It 's one of my best masterpieces made with a concept different from Ryo-Ohki and the Kamidake , regardless of any battle location, combat condition, or combat form it can adapt by changing its shape."

"Well ... ... What what ... It consists of changing weapons and armor ... ... Such an armored cavalry has never been seen or heard of before!"

"Over there we call this Holy Knight a Sacred Mechanoid , which is a general purpose vehicle that anyone can ride, that is, it will change to a shape that is suitable for each pilot's personal preference"

"So it's customizable?"

"Yes but by making it exclusively for individuals, it has enhanced diversity in battle ... ... are you dissatisfied with that?"

Maimu looked up at the Cocoon and with a slightly difficult to describe look on her face.

"Yes, I think that it's really wonderful as far as function and  technology go, but it's common sense that you can't beat a renzan model just by being average."

"Average ... ... well weather it's common or not will be decided when tomorrow comes."

" Ohhhh , how confident, let's hope it doesn't spring a leak, but there's one more problem, this Sacred Mechalord , the armored cavalry that it will be fighting are somewhat larger then the standard ones mainly used in the battle... this is kinda small. "

"Oh, but this is around the same size as ZINV."

Kiriko wasn't bothered. In the first place, fights between ships was common, and size difference was common. the Kamidake and the big  Daruma was like a fight between a bacteria and a person.

"so why is ZINV the standard you used?"

"oh wow!

everyone watching the situation became stupefied.

"Pupu Pupu, Pooh-chan Pu-chan! now its inflating and it's growing bigger, big! like A man in front of his bride after the wedding ... ...."

Petit Washu was blown up by Kiriko's punches and quickly regenerated
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"... .... Kiriko, this is just and animeroid made out of a force field body, but it has an astral link, the pain is a mild but it feeds back, please stop that!"

"Then quit messing around!"

"Oh my what is that! Poo-chan ! It's growing so fast!"

The skeleton inside gradually enlarged, furthermore the protrusions out of the corners and the nails also increased, it now gave off an even more fighting atmosphere. But its skeleton was obviously feminine and graceful.

"Does it have self-healing capability?"

" Did you notice that already Kiriko ? That's right!　The Sacred Mechalord also has self-healing capabilities, but that's a natural function, though."

"The power unit it uses is the same the Kamidake uses, but a limiter is attacked because the purpose of use is close range battle."

(Well, I don't think we ever really use the kamidake in it's entirety either. )

Kiriko thinking in her head when she heard that.

 Even if  a limiter was attached, it didn't mean that it couldn't be canceled. there was no way washu would build a restraint that couldn't be unleashed.

(so she was going to send this to an early civilization world, right? Well, if you used this on ground the surface of the whole planet would disappear, no wonder Rea told her no.)

Even  in space battle it would be overkill but it would be totally insane to used it at full power for a ground battle. yeah Kenshi was cute,  but too much was too much. But philosophers like washu don't consider such things.

(Well I guess i can just use it in battle tomorrow then return it ......)

"Oh by the way Kiriko, it's already impossible to return because you've registered as it's master, so please take care of  my child to the very end."

as if she read kiriko's mind , Petit Washu had already cut off her escape plans.

"This is Fuku 's younger sister after all" ♡

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"Miah?" in the residential area of the Kamidake. fuku in the house he stayed in occasionally trying to pick up his smell. Seina was missing, and she was worried he'd be gone a long time. she was used to having acha around but today the other cabbit girls were with Fuku chan. However, Miki was absent because she accompanied Maimu to the unveiling, everyone was watching the broadcast.

fuku was hugged by Acha as they watched Kiriko.  The  Sacred Mechalord became visible and fuku jumped out of acha's arms and went right in front of the monitor.

" Fuku , what's wrong?"

Acha was surprised

"Mia! Mia!"

"Yeah, it seems you're a big sisters"

"Mia!"

"That big bony thing? It's a bit scary."

"... that's not scary, she's the same as us."

D who was sitting next to Acha said to calm down Acha.

"Yay, the number of new sisters I have has increased!"

"Mia!"

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"I already have Mizuki"

" Seina is also the master of  the " Kamidake "and" ZINV. " It's all right, tsunami has already approved it through Mizuki-chan. "

"Misuki-chan is that true? "

《...... They said I should get along well with Yomi-chan》
"Yomi-chan?"
Yes, "Yomotsu Ookami" is it's name.

------------- yomo is hades, literally it's sulfur river, but it means hades, tsu in this incident is Ferry  and ookami is wolf but its clearly a pun on okami so  obviously this is a wonky name i don't this thing to be constantly refereed to as this big ass Japanese nonsense name... its clearly referring to Charon, the ferry kami of hades, so my best attempt to localize this is the Charon Wolf. that's what I'm sticking to. if anyone has an issue with that... well just refer to it by it's phonetic name then, I'm however visually can't stand it-------------------

At the moment she heard mizuki say this Petit Washu blew up.

"What on earth why did you name it that!"

"Because when she said it it made seto laugh, she thought it fit perfectly."

"Gah!"

If Seto had already backed the name it mean there was no changing it, Jurai no doubt had already registered it as that.

"You two, you two, I heard something like a name, is it possible you're talking about the name of this armored cavalry?"

And, as ever, Maimu who couldn't read the air came into the minefield.

"That's right, it's not some anonymous vehicle. So here we are about to announce the name!
Kiriko, please show tell us the true name of of this armored cavalry and by all means do it wearing that erotic suit from earlier. Let's go! "

with a big smile Maimu stepped on a landmine with a delight.

""""Ah!!!!!!""""

Everyone cried out, as the broadcast was quickly switched to an error cut away with an apology ticker.

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"Did you see that?"

The next crown that came out of Ekushito's room as soon the broadcast was over, he got into the lounge with his companions and began talking with his colleagues with joyful expression.

"Oh, you seem a little jealous. The ability of that thing as an armored knight is still only theoretical, but as for the technology there are quite a things you're going to have to watch out for. "

"Yes, those features would be wonderful to get our hands on, anyone who does is sure to get promoted to first rank."

"Huh. So does that mean your fine with leaving things as they are for now?"

"Anything that can be done at this time has been done. The priority now for the racepshi is to help us get ready to broadcast the fight. "

There was an organization different from an embassy which helped support activities catered to the Renzan royal family and other nobility in the recepshi. Of course, even individuals were accommodated, but the support organization was specifically for doing special illegal activities behind the scenes, and because it wasn't an organization of such characteristics, there was a priority to use it only for certain things. The criteria for use was so severe, there were few people who could even use it easily.

"Ahaha, It's nice to be able to trust them with our troublesome dirty work. Executing certain activities here is pretty tough, so it saves us from wasting our time. "

"Just in case let's give ourselves an advantage, let's give the mechs prototype equipment developed by each armored knight maker to bump up our specs."

"Wouldn't it also be possible to borrow replicas of the sacred equipment? This is a battle for our honor and reputation. we should even be able to get permission to used Recepshi's long distance transfer gate if we win.

The holy equipment was a collective term for a series of weapons, there were 100 types of them, they were used by the original five Godly machines.

The originals were displayed in the museum,  they were weapons given to the king and those who were recognized as brave heroes with remarkable achievements, to be wielded on the the upper left on the upper right of the cavalry. And the holy equipment wasn't copied as is, they were constantly being updated with the best technology they had presently.

"That would be nice, as long as you get the Shirohana's to back us up, we should have more then enough strength, unless your ready to become a subordinate of jitsuki. "
"Don't torment me with such an idea. I'll never be subordinate to that gang of fools, I'll see what i can do to hurry things up."

<<...... What's up?　What's going on? >>
<<...... Guess...... I've managed to get about halfway...>>
<<Hey!　What the hell's going on!?　Hey! >>>

However, there was no response no matter how long he waited after that.
The next of crown was transferred from the lounge car without his attendant in a hurry.
We went through the gate several times and returned to his base.
"What the hell is going on..." Eh!?
The next cavalry saw what was happening in front of him, and he was taken aback and stood silent.

"What the heck is going on...."

The next of crown saw what was happening in front of him, he was stunned, he stood silent without saying anything.

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The same incident as what the next of crown saw was also happening at the docks of the Maiden Knights.

"Hmm, it sounds fun, this should be good."

Clay said with smile.

"C-Clay! Where are you up to now !?"

In the operator's room at the secret base, there was a masked man who clay had caught in a trap that made him do the Bon dance to the tanko bushi song."

"Uhuhuhu what a nostalgic sight. I haven't seen such a sight in quite a long time, Uhuhuhu."

"You bastard don't laugh! Do something!"

His anger was amazing, but there was no force at all coming from his figure as he danced to the relaxed song

"You're right I shouldn't laugh! Thanks for reminding me! Once that thing starts the cancellation process is a pain. Like i said earlier you'll have to wait for the effect to expire. It should be about two hours before your let go."

"What are you saying do something right now!"

"Uhuhuh well if you want out immediately I can just destroy your body, that should do it."

"Quit playing!"

"You have no one to blame for this but yourself, now if you really want me to make your wishes come true. I could set you back another hour entirely by discarding all the new equipment I added, now that I can do with no problem."

"Do you know how much that lost hour of work is worth!?"

"Oh no, you see since that loss will have happened in your department, it's your responsibility because well it's your responsibility. The advice fee I've charged you so far is cheap, so thank you for the nostalgia, I'll get to it."

"You, you bastard!"

For the clay, the anger of the man in the mask, felt like a gentle breeze.

"Well it's time to relax my stiff muscles with some exercise." With that he left the room.

"It may be time to think about my relationship with these people soon, although the boss seems to be somewhat competent, it's dangerous to have such stupidity in your ranks. Washu should have clocked the reality of the organization's situation already, and things are going to only get worse with a virus like that among it's rank, but is it really more troublesome than that  I can't say... .... "

Clay had hesitated before going through the transfer gate to the VIP jungle world that that came out to earlier.

The problem that bothered him him most was how he was going to sleep that night.

"It is most troublesome to think of places to sleep other than here, I'm happy to admit that such a place is special, being surrounded by non-productive tadpoles that can only kill time with cheap fun  is more troubling than anything, The most annoying thing is that Lazana sometimed tries to find a reason to get into bed with me."

Clay still heard the Tankō Bushi song in his head it made him grin.

"Uhuhuh .. ... In this case, those stupid staff memebers are going to be busy for a while. I'll take a nap while I know they're busy."

A cozy place for clay wasn't a luxury accommodation. it was the corner of a work room or under a desk.there he could sleep well without being disturbed by anyone.

"Ahahaa As expected, Lazana won't be able to find me here."
 Clay smiled after finding a place to sleep for the first time in a while, but after a couple of hours,  he woke up to find Lazana sleeping beside him,  he seriously considered breaking ties with the masked men then and there.

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