Allet's Story

I'm Allet, a Strike Force member of the Suppression Unit of Monatium.

Dear visitor, could you state your identity and business?

Haha. Of course I know that you're the Master.

But this is a necessary procedure for visitors, so please understand.

So, what brings you here?

Did you come to see our chief?!

She's not in her office right now.

But don't worry. She's left me here in charge, so I'll help you!

First, let me tell you what kind of work our chief is in charge of in Monatium.

Please listen to everything I say, and then tell me what you need help with!

Our chief is in charge of such a wide range of areas!

As you know, our chief is in charge of all security and safety matters in Monatium.

Search and Rescue, Reconnaissance, City Guards, and Special Forces are just some of the units involved!

But the best among them, the one that carries the very spirit of our chief, is us, the Strike Force...

... And that's how our chief broke the noose's rope by sniping from ultra long range and saved me.

It means that she's skilled not only in close-range combat but also in long-range combat!

If you ever need ultra-long-range sniping, look no further than the Special Forces.

Huh? Master? What are you doing?

I thought I saw your head tilt back just now.

Is that so? I'm glad to hear that. It was worth explaining it to you.

Now, please tell me which of the areas that I explained you need help with.

Oh, you don't remember? Then let me explain it again.

As you know, our chief is in charge of all security and safety matters in Monatium.

Search and Rescue, Reconnaissance, City Guards, and Special Forces are just some of the units involved...

Now, please tell me which of the areas that I explained you need help with.

Handling civil complaints isn't our area of expertise...

But our chief deals with civil complaints related to the quality of life in Monatium for the sake of Monatium's security.

No elf can do a better job than our chief, who knows everything that's going on in Monatium.

So what's your complaint?

Chief Canna of the Strike Force's Suppression Unit reporting for duty!

Chief! Allet of the Strike Force Suppression Unit, reporting! Nothing unusual to report!

What are you doing here, Master?

I've explained everything in detail!

A lost item search, is it? Since it happened in Monatium, let me help you find it.

We'll begin by searching Monatium City Square.

Allet, follow me. We'll divide the area into the east and west sections for the search.

... Isn't that the envelope...

The Master is looking for...?

Why is Chief pretending not to know?

Could it be... that she...

N-Never! Absolutely not!

Chief would never do that!

... I can't tell you.

I won't say anything even if you torture me!

Huh? Me?

Nothing at all. Today has been just like any other for me.

Ugh, Chief....

Hmm? What do you mean? Why would I restrain my own subordinate?

I refuse to harass my subordinate with my own hands!

Allet! I don't know what you've done wrong, but run away while I hold the Master back!

C... Chief...!

It's... out in the open now!

Chief Canna's secret that I tried to protect with my life...! Ugh!

Huh? Is that a secret?

I think I picked it up while patrolling the neighborhood and carried it with me?

That's....

Because I had no idea!

I forgot I even picked it up! Hahaha!

I knew it! Chief is the Guardian of Monatium!

She's a meticulous person who never misses even a single lost item and tries to find its owner!

Chief. You're so meticulous and diligent...

But I misunderstood that you were lying because you were after the money.

I should be punished!

Anyway, I'm glad you found the lost item.

One case solved!

Ugh... I, Allet!

Will discipline myself for daring to doubt you, Chief!

I'll drop to the ground. Now!

What are you talking about? I always respect the elf rights of my subordinates!

That's right! This is an act of self-discipline without any compulsion!

It's not enough yet!

Next, I'll repeat three sets of push-ups, sit-ups, and running! Go!

Monatium Strike Force! Is everyone here?

Yes, Chief!

All hands on deck!

Then, as announced, today's group training will be Unit vs. Unit battles.

Is everyone ready?

We're ready!

Good, then the first Unit vs. Unit Battle!

The representative of the Suppression Unit... is Allet!

I've been doing late-night training for today.

I'll aim for the top.

Please watch me, Chief!

That's the spirit!

Next, the representative of the Intel Unit is Rohne!

Erm... how did I end up being the first representative...?

I was just going to sit in the back and watch today...!

*Chuckle* Good. I'm in perfect shape...

And I don't see anyone who might threaten me. Victory will be mine!

The first event is Eating Snacks Without Hands!

I've been practicing having meals without hands for this day!

I've also been practicing eating blocks without water so that I can swallow well even if my throat gets dry!

Victory is mine...!

First place. Allet from the Suppression Unit!

Woohoo!

Now, the second event is Crawl Slower than a Turtle!

I've been limiting all movements to extremely slow for this day.

Right now, I'm 3 times slower!

The first place in Crawl Slower than a Turtle also goes to Allet from the Suppression Unit!

You're doing great, Allet!

Allet is the best!

Whew. It's the last one now. What's the final event...?

This time, a new event has been introduced for the final match.

The final event that will test your patience is....

Space Out the Longest!

Space Out....

The Longest...?

This can't be...! I've never trained for this!

Everyone, are you ready?

Then start spacing out now! Go!

Uhm....

Uhhhh....

Uh... uhm... huh...?

No, no... I'm seeing puppies running around in my head....

Speaking of puppies, I'm reminded of Butter....

Thinking about Butter's fluffy tail, my nose suddenly starts tickling and I feel like sneezi—

Achoo!

Alright, we have the winner!

The winner of the Space Out event is Rohne from the Intel Unit!

Uhhh....

Rohne? It's over, so get up.

Oh... huh? Already...?

This is ridiculous! I lost to Rohne of all elves?

Shocking. This is so shocking...!

I really lost, huh...?

Maybe I was overconfident.

I'm too ashamed to return to the barracks and face my squad mates... What should I do?

*Sniff Sniff*... What's this smell?

The restaurant...?! I walked all the way here without even noticing.

Hang on, I'm hungry now....

No wonder, I haven't eaten since yesterday because I thought I wouldn't do well in the snack eating event if I was full.

Ahh... this savory and salty smell.

It's a flavor and aroma that you can't get from blocks!

Come to think of it, it's also been a long time since I last had a meal outside....

Allet, why are you wandering around in a place like this?

C-Chief!

You weren't secretly trying to have a meal outside, were you?

N-Not at all!

I was just walking and reviewing today's Unit vs. Unit Battle!

I, I see. It's good to see you full of spirit.

But did today's training warrant... a review?

Chief....

I couldn't space out properly...!

I feel stupid for missing out on the final victory because I couldn't completely space out.

Was your desire to win that strong, Allet...?

I had no idea, because you always moved by the rules.

No, you saw it right.

If it were just for me, I wouldn't have been this obsessed with winning.

But in today's Unit vs. Unit Battle, I...

I wasn't just Allet, I was representing the Suppression Unit.

And the Suppression Unit isn't only your roots, but also the very core of the Strike Force!

Since I was representing the Suppression Unit, I wanted to claim the final victory...

And show what the Suppression Unit is all about.

But I couldn't space out and let down both the Suppression Unit and you, Chief!

I couldn't become the top... and failed to protect your and the Suppression Unit's honor.

Hmm. Allet....

Uhm, I'm sorry. My stomach doesn't know when to keep quiet.

Allet.

Eat this.

Is... isn't this...

Isn't this the Special 1.5x Star Candy Block that we only get on special days?

Why are you giving me something so precious?

It's a reward I'm giving you personally.

The passion you showed today was enough to make you the top.

Chief...!

I'm touched by your kind consideration!

Hmm! Well! Keep up the good work!

The chief's kindness has comforted me, but I won't stop here.

I will definitely become a spacing-out master and repay her faith in me!

Whew... this is for the best.

I know that it's not right for a soldier to request an indefinite leave...

But I have to go.

Since Chief has put so much faith in me, I need to grow up and come back!

Adios, Monatium.

I'll return as the world's best spacing-out master.

But first... I need a quiet place to practice spacing out!

Somewhere in the Elemental Forest!

Huu. The air is so fresh and nice here.

No denizens to disturb me... it's the perfect place for spacing out.

Now... I won't go back until I successfully space out for 24 hours straight!

Okay, let's start!

Uhm....

Lala....

Uh....

Lalalula....

Uhhhh....

Lala... Melula....

Arrgh!

Where is this singing coming from?!

Lala... melululun... let's grow melons...

Erm, excuse me.

Lulu... this is the moment when we need music... please be with us, melomelo...

I'm sorry, but if you could just sing a little quietly....

Lalali... give me sweetness that no one has ever known... melolon...!!

Uhm... there's an elf behind the melon, you know!

Oh my.

I'm sorry. I was singing while spacing out and didn't hear you.

...!

What, what did you just say?

Huh? I said I was singing while spacing out....

You mean you can space out even when someone makes so much noise right next to you?

Yes, of course.

Please teach me how to space out like that!

Well... it's simple.

You become one with nature.

I want the melon in front of me to grow well, so I'm standing here with the mindset of becoming one with the melon.

Become... one with the melon?

That means...

I... become the melon...!

Alright. I will become a melon from now on!

Allet! I know you're here!

Indefinite leave? I order you to return right now... huh?

....

Uh, Allet?

....

It's me, Canna. Your chief!

....

*Chuckle* Please be careful.

Allet has become one with a melon through extreme spacing out.

Become one... with a melon...?

I, I've heard about it. The army of the ancient elf planet had a terrible system called the glasshouse...

Some of the elves who spent too much time inside it left in a terrible state, unable to think and unresponsive to external stimuli!

Hey, Allet! You have proven your loyalty, so you don't have to do this!

Allet, please open your eyes!