The next day,
It was another beautiful day, with birds singing and flowers blooming.
Such delicate times were, of course, even more wonderful when spent meeting Bt.
"Hmph hmph hmph~~"
Humming a cheerful tune, Mochi's voice cut through the jungle.
"Pilot... I cannot identify the song you are humming. Hormone analysis mode indicates your dopamine secretion is above normal levels."
"High dopamine secretion means I'm feeling very happy."
"La la la la~~" Mochi replied to Bt, humming the tune.
"Happy...."
"Yes, fighting and operating with Bt is happiness."
Mochi was naturally happy; she would soon be able to pilot a mech.
"Happiness. Scientifically explained, it is a positive emotion that makes one feel good and stimulates the nerves," Bt explained in its usual meticulous manner.
"Right, for you it's like getting a third battery, and then you can operate."
"So that's how it is. Happiness is Bt's source of energy."
"This... I guess that explanation isn't wrong, huh."
Mochi scratched her head. Bt's interactive ability was quite strong; it almost had her convinced.
'Hahaha, this Bt is interesting.'
'The little thing is quite intelligent.'
'Hahaha, Bt is so cute, analyzing so seriously.'
'Flawless operation. Mochi's footwork is getting more skilled.'
......
Water friends who wake up early get to watch a livestream. That's the benefit of having many viewers; no matter when you show up, there are always people doing the same thing at the same time.
Drone: (Broadcast) "All resistance forces: i/
Mochi's combat power, now that she wasn't talking, had increased significantly. She leaped back and forth across cliffs, using the Phantom shift to greatly save time on scouting.
After defeating the remaining enemies along the way, Mochi found another abandoned warehouse similar to the previous one. Through a blue entrance, she found the last battery.
Ship Log: "We can only rely on ourselves. The IMC may be able to eliminate us one by one. They tried to do so, but now it's time to return the favor."
Ship Log: "When they come, we won't hide; we'll face them."
The moment Mochi pulled out the battery, the ship log's voice broadcast sounded again, just like the first time. Curious, she asked, "Bt, do you know who is making this sound?"
Her curiosity about these damaged ships wasn't new.
Bt: "This is Sarah Briggs, commander of the Marauder Corps, leading the Special Reconnaissance Squad of the resistance, also known as the SRS."
So, they were allies.
"Then, are there any survivors in this ship?"
Bt: "No. Scans of the IMC's 'James MacMillan' detected no signs of life. However, there is a 90% chance of life pod ejection. There is still hope."
"James MacMillan?"
Mochi was surprised. Wasn't this the cockpit she used for her Titanfall simulation training?
So, the reason that had been affecting her Titan piloting from the start was that this mothership had been hit, forcing everyone to escape in drop pods.
Now that she understood the origin of the story, Mochi began to seek revenge against the IMC that had interfered with her mech piloting.
Slone: (Radio) "Slone calling salvage team."
Slone: (Radio) "Near the wreckage of the MacMillan, there is a Vanguard-class Titan."
Slone: (Radio) "Unit Bt-7274."
Slone: (Radio) "Bring him back to me. How about it? That would be quite a trophy. Over."
What?
Bt-7274?!
A trophy!?
You are seeking death!
Mochi's feet flew as she rushed to Bt's location.
This time, she would go on a rampage!
......
(Ten years of hemorrhoids acting up, damn it!)