Armory

Commander...

Have you ever heard of the Talking Gun? It's one of the 7 mysteries of the Outpost.

Really? Then allow me to explain.

A long time ago, back before Nikkes existed,

when humans were powerless against the Raptures,

Elysion's weapon institute crafted a whole bunch of experimental weapons.

The Talking Gun was rumored to be one of them, and one of the materials used to create it was...

... living human beings!

Eeek!

That's why it can talk like a human. Hehehe.

Emma... you know I can't stand creepy stories like that.

You're not scared, are you?

After all, Nikkes are basically a weapons system with a human brain as a component.

Yeah, but...

at least we're living things. A gun is... just an object.

Hmm. Oh well. Commander, what do you think?

...

I'm glad you feel that way.

Me?

Well...

I agree with the Commander, of course!

You're just kissing up to him.

Am not!

Hmm, most unexpected.

I assumed your answer would be filled with confidence.

Right... Nowadays, nearly everyone relies on machines to live in some capacity.

Humans have machines inside them, and vice versa with Nikkes.

How little separation must there be before the definition of "life" must be changed?

I'm still not sure.

Uhh, Emma.

Why bother thinking about this kinda stuff anyway?

"Living" or not,

all we gotta do is kill whatever gets in our way, and let the rest pass on by.

Hmm...

I suppose that's a good argument.

Simple. Easy to adhere to.

My goodness, how did this story get so serious?

Anyhoo, back to the Talking Gun.

At first, it was considered a magnificent weapon, on par with a Nikke.

However, since it did not resemble a human in any shape or form, it was easier for soldiers to use and abuse it.

Many errors occurred as a result, as well as what we nowadays call Mind Switch.

The gun was deemed to be defective, and every single one was tossed into the darkest corners of this massive armory.

Now, every night when the janitor comes,

they will hear the sounds of the Talking Gun whispering,

"Don't leave me here."

Aah!

D-don't scare me like that!

...

... Did you hear anything?

... Hmm. Not much of a reaction.

Vesti, do you wanna bet?

On what?

Who can reach the armory entrance first.

I'll count down from 3, okay?

Hey, wait!

Three.

Two.

Don'tgodon'tgodon'tgopleasewaitpleasewaitpleasepleaseplease...

One!

WAAAAH!!

Wow, so this is the armory.

Anybody here?

...

With Absolute looking after this place, you know it's in good hands.

I can't wait to see what they've got lying around!

Well, look who the cat dragged in.

What are you doing here?

I came to check out the weapons.

The bigger the better!

We're not a free gun show for third-rate squads.

You don't say...

How about if I'm part of a fourth-rate squad?

Please keep your voice down!

So only the best of the best get to see the finest weapons?

How the heck do I become the best of the best?

I swear...

Take a hike, both of you.

Mental cases, both of you...

First of all, that will never happen.

Even if by some miracle you did, I still wouldn't show a single pistol to four-eyes over there.

Very funny.

Like I said, there's nothing here for inferior squads.

So beat it, and take poindexter with you.

... Tsk.

Fine. If it'll get you out of my hair, just one.

Woo-hoo! Thanks a bunch!

Hey!

What's the big idea of showing us this pea shooter?

You could at least show us something with some oomph to it...

You've barely even looked at it. How can you be so sure it's that weak?

I'm not picking up any energy from it.

Energy?

Yeah, it's this sensation I get when I'm near firepower.

When I'm close to a powerful weapon, the energy can be so overwhelming that the light hurts my eyes!

... This has all been a giant waste of my time.

You asked if I could show you one, and there it is. Now get lost.

Fine...

By the way, most of the weapons on display here may look impressive,

but they're seriously lacking in the firepower department.

You've got some nerve. You barely gave one pistol a glance!

My senses are accurate.

I'm not picking up much energy.

...

Fine then, if you had to pick one of these weapons, which would you choose?

Oh, this is a fun game!

Hmm...

The one on the right.

...

I'm picking up more energy from that one.

...

Stay right there.

...

I'm at a loss for words...

It pains me to say this, but... you clearly have a nose for firepower.

You really think so?

You said you came to see a weapon?

Was there anything specific you were looking for?

Nah, I just wanted to do some browsing.

I wish I could have seen more, but thanks for showing me what you have.

...

I've got some special weapons inside... would you be interested in those?

Special weapons?!

Of course the REAL weapons are stored somewhere else!

I should have known an armory managed by Absolute wouldn't be this plain.

Oh man... I can sense the firepower from here... my hands are shaking...

Please show me!

But what about my Master?

Showing your master such exceptional weaponry would be casting pearls before swine.

This way.

It... It was like I'd died and gone to heaven.

The walls were lined with absolutely gigantic weapons I'd never seen before!

There were such vast amounts of energy in there, my head was spinning.

Eunhwa was even kind enough to explain a lot of them to me.

... I mean kinder than before.

Thank you for everything. I really enjoyed this.

...

I'll let you know if anything interesting comes in.

That was a blast!

What is this place?

Will we be able to find spare parts here?

Most of the weapons here are brand new. I'm not sure if I'll be able to find what I'm looking for.

Well, look who the cat dragged in.

...

What are a Pilgrim and a weakling like you doing here?

This is an armory, not a shopping mall. Now get lost.

Sorry for disturbing you.

... Wait a second.

??

Perfect. When I smash your face in, I can say it was self-defense.

I'm here for some parts.

Parts?

What exactly are you looking for?

A trigger.

What model?

No model number, it's a unique make. Telling you wouldn't make any difference.

Then show me the gun.

...

...

You call this sorry thing a gun?

What's the problem?

The rifling is almost completely worn down, and the sight bead is crooked. And what on earth happened to the magazine?

Well, it works for me. Haven't missed my mark yet.

Sigh...

Wait here.

Take this.

This is the cream of the crop from Elysion. You don't exactly look like someone with a stable income, so consider it a gift.

It's leagues better than that rickety old pea shooter you've got.

This is from the ELY-AR-14 series, right?

... Good eye. Yeah, that's right.

It is called the ELY-AR-17C.

Have they fixed the issue with sweat pooling up around the grip?

They did a complete overhaul on the texture of the grip, so that's no longer an issue.

What about the trajectory having a downward slant after 1 km?

Solved, thanks to the improved rifling and flash suppressor.

Very good. With those flaws taken care of, it might just be the perfect firearm.

It's the best AR on the market, bar none. Go on, take it.

It's an incredibly kind offer, but no thanks.

What?

I'm satisfied with the weapon I'm currently using. So if you could just find me a trigger, that'd be great.

...

Anything you're looking for in particular?

I'm not picky. Just as long as it's not a double trigger.

Wait a second.

Try this one.

You guessed it.

Actually, when it comes to triggers, you want one that's slightly used.

Brand new triggers can have too much resistance when you pull them.

You hear that? If you don't know what you're talking about, then keep your mouth shut.

Many thanks. This will be most useful, I'm sure.

Farewell.

See you.

...

It's not that.

Would you shut it?

...

That weapon she's been using is in such a sorry state,

but she's managed to accomplish so much with it.

...

Whatever.

Is there something that looks similar?

Hmm... For now, it doesn't really seem like it.

That's why you need to be sure of the material. Just look at it. It's clearly hand-made.

No, I've seen this gun before. I'm telling you, it came out of a factory.

How can that be possible when it doesn't have a serial number?

Stop bickering, you two. Let's think this through.

Oh, sorry.

Someone donated a gun during the charity drive, and now Mast and Anchor don't know what to do with it.

They took it to a gun shop, but they wouldn't accept it since it was the first time they said they'd seen anything like it.

So we took it to a gun expert, but...

Hey look. Check out this steel wire, and the butt. This is Missilis technology for sure.

No way Missilis can make steel like this. This is Elysion, no doubt about it.

What do you know? How can you tell just by looking at it? Are you an expert?

Look who's talking! You're supposed to be a mechanic, but you can't even recognize what type of gun this is!

See? No one's saying anything now.

If we could get access to a place with a variety of weapons, we might be able to compare it with them.

That's easier said than done, however.

That's impossible.

Anyone who made their own weapons would be deported by the Central Government for breaking the law.

Not only that, where would they get the parts?

What are you doing? Who said you could come in?

Charming as always.

Oh, Eunhwa. Good thing you're here.

Take a look at this gun.

It's a gun that was donated to Helm, but we can't make heads or tails of it. We're just trying to sell the darn thing.

We figured you might have an idea as to what it is.

Doubt it. What would she know? All she knows is how to shoot guns.

...

Where did you get this?

It was a donation.

From who?

I can't say.

Well, next time you see them, you should bow down and thank them.

This is a model gun made by Alpha Tech.

... Did you say 'model gun'?

So it's just a toy? Then how come it's so intricate?

This is no 'toy'. It's a one-of-a-kind piece. Only 20 of them were made.

Don't take it for granted just because it's a model gun. The mechanism it uses was several years ahead of its time.

It's for that very reason that it's so highly sought after by collectors.

How much does it go for?

I'd say about 300 million credits.

... Did you just say...

300 million?!

Maybe even more than that, considering that it's in almost pristine condition.

I've got half a mind to buy it myself.

...

I know plenty of people who would be interested in this. You'll make more if you put this up for auction.

I'll introduce you to them.

No, it's okay.

...?

I need to return it. We can't accept something like this.

Wait, why not? It was a donation!

Exactly. If we sell that thing, we'll be set for at least...

We don't need that much money.

I'm not so sure your fellow buccaneers agree with you there.

We have to maintain our dignity.

...

Do whatever you want. See if I care.

Helm.

It's good to have pride, but you need to know when to be flexible.

Or others might suffer as a consequence.

I realize that. Still, we can't do this.

If you say so...

I'm going. Thank you, everyone.

What are you standing around for? Beat it.

Okay, okay.

I never thought you'd be interested in anything we brought you.

For morons like you, I'm sure it just looked like any other toy.

Speaking of toys, what are you into? Dress-up dolls? Tea sets?

Oooh, you just reminded me! Last time I was at the toy section...

...

I said get out.

Excuse me.

Hmm?

What brings you two to the Armory?

The Absolute Squad was sent on a combat mission, and I've been tasked with watching over this place.

Eunhwa said, and I quote, "If any weirdoes show up, tell 'em to go pound sand."

Yep.

She specifically mentioned that if any Nikkes

reeking of firepower or who had an air of an amateur detective to them showed up,

that I should tell them to get lost, by force if necessary.

Anyway,

what you are two doing here?

We're hoping to get our hands on some bulletproof silk fabric.

That's quite an unusual combination.

The outfit I'm wearing is made of silk.

It's beginning to fray slightly around the waist, so I wanted to get it patched up.

I could always make a brand-new one, but I feel that'd be a bit overkill, considering it's only slightly torn in a few places.

Got it. Let me look it up for you.

Sorry, but I didn't find any silk.

I did find some bulletproof cloth though. Do you want it?

Thank you, but that's all right.

Sorry to trouble you.

I'll be on my way.

Wait a second.

Actually, I know how to mend clothes.

... Really?

Sure. My combat uniform wears out sometimes when I've been doing a lot of training.

I always just mend it myself.

But this dress was made by the finest tailors. It could be a bit of a challenge.

Don't worry, patching up a little hole like that is a piece of cake.

Besides, that's what you wear out on the battlefield, isn't it?

You can't be running around with any weak spots in your combat uniform.

... You have a point.

Well... thank you, then.

Leave it to me.

It's not like I can ask her to drop trow in front of you, can I, Commander-kun?

...

Not for now, at least.

How's everything going, Delta?

It's a toughie, but I've got it under control.

Never thought I'd have my very own tailor.

Yeah?

Wow, you're pretty sharp. I didn't think you'd notice.

You've got eyes like an eagle, Commander. It's no wonder you're so good at sneaking a peek at girls' chests.

...

If you fold the collar inwards,

it becomes a shroud.

You mean the cloth they use for dead people?

Yes.

It's a bit awkward saying it out loud, but...

should I ever fall in battle, then I'll be all set.

If I die in battle,

it's not like I'll be able to pick out my outfit.

And the dead should not wear the clothing of the living.

That'd be a major breach of battlefield etiquette.

But then how is it okay for someone living to wear what dead people wear?

You could consider it a form of higher awareness.

It signifies that I am at peace with the possibility of dying in any given battle.

Er... I don't think I quite follow you.

If I accept the fact I might die on the battlefield, I'm basically resigning myself to being killed. I'm admitting defeat before the battle's even begun.

Wouldn't it be better to focus on how to make it out alive?

That's what I think, anyway. That's why I always inspect my weapons and equipment from top to bottom, including my combat uniform.

Because I want to come back alive.

That's a valid outlook as well.

But life is unpredictable. You can't have it all.

So, you could consider my outlook as me merely preparing for the worst.

Hmm...

I think I can understand that.

Okay, I'm done.

Thanks, let me...

...

I can respect your concept of giving it your all in a fight,

but I can't agree with accepting your own death before you've set foot on the battlefield.

So, I stacked you up with four layers.

That baby's capable of blocking the heaviest of artillery shells, so you won't be dying anytime soon.

...

Do you like it?

Um... yes, I guess...

Great.

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

... Commander-kun?

Can you put your arm around my waist and walk with me?

It's because this patch that Delta so kindly made for me is so...

precious that I don't want just anyone to have the privilege of seeing it.

Hmm?

Subordinate? What are you and Neon doing here?

Hehehe...

You may not have known this,

but I'm gaga about the armory.

This place is filled with the scent of gunpowder.

But whenever I try and hang out here, I always end up getting kicked out.

They're doing a shift change now, and there's no guard, so I decided now was a perfect time for a little visit.

You mean sneak in?

Sure, whatever. Same thing.

Anyway, in case you didn't know,

I'm a spy!

... Or that.

I see.

Ah...

As we've seen for ourselves,

anything can happen when you're out at sea.

I want to be prepared for next time,

and a normal gun wouldn't have any effect in the water,

so I came to see if there are any special weapons that function underwater.

What's that got to do with you being in a swimsuit?

Oh, er... I thought it might be useful when checking the different firearms.

How do you mean?

You know, like if it gels with the materials, stuff like that...

Just be honest and say that you wanted a gun that goes well with a swimsuit.

...

If you want a gun that works underwater,

why not just use a squirt gun?

I can't have a gun that uses water as ammunition.

Why not?

Are you looking down on waterpower?!

If the stream is strong enough, water can pack a real wallop.

That may be true,

but if you're submerged, waterpower becomes ineffectual because of the water resistance.

Hmmm...

How about this one?

It's a speargun, so you could shoot it super far in the water.

It would certainly be less susceptible to water resistance, so that's a plus.

But it takes far too long to reload,

and it'd only take longer when you're underwater.

Hmm...

This is a toughie.

I never thought about having a gun that fires underwater.

I can't believe I made such a major oversight.

Exactly,

but they'd have to be heavy in order to travel any decent distance.

Hmm...

Based on my knowledge of firepo...

I mean waterpower,

I don't think there are any weapons here that meet that criteria.

The closest thing would probably be...

this one.

What is it?

I'm not entirely sure what its original intended purpose was,

but the bullets are very thin and long.

The tips are round, though.

Wow...

It's a bit heavier than I thought it'd be, but I think this could work.

I didn't know a gun like this would be in the armory.

Thank you,

Neon.

No problem!

With my waterpower behind me, this is a walk in the park!

Did you need anything else?

Let me show you the accessories that would go great with this gun.

Oh shoot, you're right.

The accessories will have to wait until next time.

I better skedaddle!

She can really move when she wants to.

No.

The bullets are too light.

They wouldn't be able to counteract the water resistance.

I appreciated how she was willing to show me so many different firearms.

Also, compared to the other, this is the closest to what I'm looking for.

This will make a good starting point when I file a request for a customized weapon.

It did.

You said Eunhwa will be here soon, right?

I can talk to her about this gun.

He-Hello...

...

A new face.

And this is...

Ugh, Weakling again.

I'm usually nestled inside T.A.L.O.S., so that's probably why you don't recognize me.

I'm Kilo, nice to meet you!

What are you doing here?

I came to see some weapons.

Mine has a broken part, but before I send it off for repairs, the Commander suggested I come here.

He said you have just about everything here that one can imagine when it comes to weaponry.

Did you tell her that?

...

Fine. Do it.

Huh?

Oh, gotcha.

Thanks!

Hmm...

Hmmmm...

Um, Eunhwa?

What?

I don't think these are quite the size I'm looking for.

Do you perhaps have them in any other size?

...

Yes, those are a bit big for a pipsqueak like you.

If you go inside and head to the left, there should be some that are more your size.

Okay, thanks!

...

Hmm...

Sorry to bother you again, but...

...What?

These are maybe a tad too small, actually.

Do you have anything bigger?

Bigger?

Do you think a little squirt like you can handle something that big?

Oh...!

It's not actually meant for me.

What do you mean?

Explain.

Oh, so...

I'm looking for a weapon for T.A.L.O.S.

Then why don't you ask this T.A.L.O.S. to come in themselves?

Well, T.A.L.O.S. is a robot, and it might be a tight squeeze for them inside here.

If a person sends someone else to do their dirty work simply because they're too big to

come inside the storage room, then they don't deserve to use the weapons I have for sale.

So, either they drag their fat butt in here,

or you get lost.

Oh...

So...are you saying that it's okay for T.A.L.O.S. to come inside?

In that case, I'll be right back!

...

I suppose you find it amusing to while away your time with moronic characters like this, Weakling?

How could someone hand over their weapon to someone else for such a ridiculous reason?

It's inconceivable to me.

What was that?

What the...what is that?

We're here!

...

This is my friend, T.A.L.O.S.

I was wondering if you had anything here that could replace the weapon on its right arm.

...Just when I think things can't get any more absurd.

All the weapons here are for regular Nikkes. I don't have anything meant to be wielded by that lumbering bucket of bolts.

Preparing to scan for large-scale weapons inside the armory.

Permission to proceed?

Don't you dare.

...

Scanning.

Scan complete.

There is one weapon in the armory which bears a 76.83% match with my currently equipped weapon.

Really?

Correct. Shall I proceed to said weapon?

Actually, wait just a moment.

T.A.L.O.S., open cockpit.

Ungh...

I'm sorry for scanning without your permission.

The voice recognition system must have reacted to the Commander's order.

...

A-Anyway...you seem to have a suitable weapon for us, so...would it be possible for us to have a look?

T.A.L.O.S.'s weapons usually have to be custom made, so it's a real challenge to find something pre-made like this.

*Sigh*

Is this why you brought her here, Weakling?

Fine. Just this once.

Follow me.

Oh...!

Thank you so much!

...Can I take a look at that robot's weapons later?

Sure! Feel free.

Wow,

check out all these weapons!

Do you think they might have any carrot-shaped guns in here fit for a rabbit?

...

What are you doing here?

You're from Unlimited, right?

Do you usually dress like that?

Howdy, Gun Gal.

... What did you call me?

That's right! I'm a rabbit now.

Look! I even have big ears!

...

We don't have anything like that.

Why do you always barge in here spouting nonsense?

*Sob*

You don't hate me, do you?

...

Get lost.

I can feel myself losing brain cells just being around you two morons.

Yeah, Rabbity was telling me

how you know everything about firearms!

*Sigh*

Fine, I give up. I'm tired of bickering with you.

Here, this way. What did you say you wanted to see, again?

That was great!

What a fascinating place.

I didn't even realize how much time we spent in there.

Hmm...

Being a member of Unlimited means she's not completely ignorant about the military.

She actually kind of knows her stuff.

It's all thanks to you for taking the time to explain stuff to me, Gun Gal.

I told you not to call me that.

She sure is! She's such a nice person.

...

Why are you dressed like that,

anyway?

Rabbity said that if I dress like this, it'll bring me good luck.

...

A poor excuse for him to indulge in his own fantasies.

... If you say so.

So you think throwing some rabbit ears on her is going to make her as lucky as the 777 sisters?

Yep! And I really like this outfit!

Typical Weakling behavior.

Leaving everything to luck instead of your own grit and determination.

Unlimited operates on the surface, where the smallest misstep can cost you your life.

You should know that better than damn near anyone.

Dressing her in this ridiculous get-up is beyond the pale, even for a dunce like you.

That's right!

You say these things without any facts to back them up.

Yes?

!!!

I knew it!

?

I knew you wanted to become a bunny girl too!

You're totally right!

I think it'd suit her perfectly.

Ah!

Boss told me recently that he's got plenty of spare outfits lying around.

I'll bring you one sometime!

Wait a minute...

Okay, I'll be right back!

...

Weakling.

Go and stop her.

I've been patient with you today,

but you're overstepping your bounds.

Even my patience has its limits.

If you value your life, then I suggest you go and stop her. Quickly.

If she comes back here and starts causing trouble, I'll have you hang from the Armory gate.

Ah,

you're here.

Welcome, Rapi.

Wow, you came quicker than we expected. Hehe...

You asked me to come, so I rushed over.

Why'd you bring along the dead weight?

So, what is it you all wanted to tell me?

We want to take a look at your weapon.

We're not planning on dismantling it or anything, mind you. We're just curious about the design. It's unlike anything we've seen before.

Would you be all right with that?

If all you want to do is look at it, then sure.

Thanks.

Then, could I... hold it, just once?

Sure, but be careful—it's heavy.

Okay...

Heave-ho...!

!!

Hnrrrgh... Wow, i-it really is heavy!

I wonder what's inside it?

There was something that blasted out of it before, and made a heck of a bang! The firepower is incredible.

You're probably thinking of the drill bit projectile.

I see.

So that's how you manage to penetrate into the deepest recesses of a Rapture.

For such an old weapon, it's in surprisingly good condition.

It must have been very well maintained.

Mhmm, Grave intends on returning it to Snow White, so she's been fastidious about caring for it.

The fact it's housed inside a case has kept it in even better shape.

Who would've thought Grave's weapon case contained something like this.

Hmm...

Thanks for letting us get a good look at it.

Even so, I'm still having a tough time comprehending how this weapon generates that energy and manifests in the form of a drill bit.

Not just that.

I haven't even bothered attempting to understand how it functions or how it was made.

The only way someone could have created a gun of this caliber would be if they were utterly obsessed with drills.

I doubt even the original owner expected this to come out as well as it did.

Now that I've inherited such a fine weapon and become its owner,

I'd better make good use of it.

...

Hehe, I think this gun suits you perfectly, Rapi.

Really?

Yeah, it's just like you.

Sturdy and penetrating.

Isn't that right, Eunhwa?

I'm not sure.

As far as I can tell, she still looks soft.

Yeah.

Eunhwa is the penetrating one.

Point and jagged, hehe...

...

I'll toughen up.

I won't fall behind.

Do whatever you want. You can collapse or wear yourself to nothing for all I care. It's none of my business.

However.

Don't forget the load you're carrying by wielding that weapon.

... I won't.

Thank you, Eunhwa.

You too, Emma and Vesti.

Heh, hehe...

Yes, this should be enough.

I wouldn't be able to figure out anything more, no matter how long I examined it.

If I discover anything new while using it, I'll let you know.

In return, can I take a look at your new weapons next time?

You'd need Ingrid's permission for that.

C'mon Eunhwa... don't be so petty.

You can come and see our weapons anytime, Rapi.

...

Fine. There can be an exception for you, Rapi.

But no weaklings allowed.

I appreciate you granting me permission.

We should be the ones thanking you for showing us such an amazing weapon.

Well then, I'll take my leave.

See you around.

Let's go, Commander.

Th-this way.

Commander, Anis. Welcome!

Thanks for coming on such short notice.

No worries. It's easy enough to show up,

but what's going on?

W-well...

I heard Anis got a new weapon,

so I wanted to see her use it, hehe.

I'm curious about it as well.

A laser weapon made by Tetra isn't exactly something you see every day.

Rather than invite Anis over here alone, I thought it would be better for her to come with her commanding officer.

... At least, that's the official reason.

The truth is, I just wanted to see you, Commander.

She said she wasn't interested and told us to do this without her, hehe.

She's over there by herself.

... Tch.

Don't mind her, Commander.

We can just show it to the people who actually want to see it.

D-does that mean you'll really show it to us?

Sure, it's not like it's gonna wear out or anything.

You want me to show you right here?

There's a place where we can test weapons. C-can you come with me?

I did tone down the output a bit,

but there you have it.

So that's what a laser weapon from Tetra is like...

It's incredible!

The power is impressive, of course, but I love how pretty it is too. It sparkles just like Anis.

Th-that's right.

I really liked how the light she shoots is shaped like a star, hehe.

How exactly does it work...?

It's pretty simple.

It starts to buzz and gather light and then...

And then...?

And then it goes "flash!" and then "boom!" and that's basically it.

So buzz, flash, boom.

I think I understand.

Hehe.

At a certain point, it's sometimes easier to explain how it feels rather than the exact science behind it.

Not everyone is like that, but it seems that those two are.

... Tch.

Talk about casting pearls before swine.

...

You decide to come over and that's all you have to say?

Besides, who're you calling swine?! Do you have any idea how long I've been dieting?

Come on, you know it's not meant to be taken literally!

*Sigh...*

I kept my distance because I knew I'd get this kind of reaction.

I thought you weren't interested in this.

I'm not.

Laser weapons are a sham.

Combat requires precision tactics, systematic command,

and live ammunition to back it all up.

Wow...

Laser weapons are a sham, huh?

Spoken like a true Elysion Nikke. Are you just parroting your CEO now?

... Shut up for a second and listen.

I'm not interested, but I couldn't stand listening to you anymore so I came over to say one thing.

You're a bottom-tier fool who doesn't understand how your weapon actually works.

Using something that's top tier doesn't just automatically make you top tier with it.

Got it?

Yeah, yeah.

You're so incredible, we get it.

That's right.

Wh-what're you doing? You wanna go at it?

I'm checking whether this weapon is fit for someone as bottom tier as you.

What...?

Quiet. You're interfering with my analysis.

Maybe she's also curious about it?

Considering how closely she's looking at it, she might have been the most curious of all of us.

...

Hehe.

Oh, is that so? I didn't realize you were so curious.

If I'd known, I wouldn't have been so prickly before.

Here, look as much as you want.

...

I-I want to see it up close too.

Is that... okay?

Yeah. Knock yourself out.

Call me Momma Anis, because I embrace everyone with my goodness.

Then I'll take a closer look as well...