I'm going out for personal business today, so I've been writing steadily since last night ( ̆ω ̆ ) (diligent

Dexar star system. It is the center of the Earldom of Daleinwald, and is connected to a total of four star systems by hyperlanes, and is located in a star system called the Hub system.

All four adjacent star systems belong to the Countess of Daleinwald, one of which is the Cormat system. This is the system where I was once commissioned by Count Dellainwald to maintain security in a star system, and in the process I descended on a planet that was terraforming alive and engaged in a slashing battle with biological weapons. It is also a star system where Chris, who is currently riding with the Black Lotus, serves as governor.

So, we had just arrived at the Dexar system, which we had stopped by when we first rescued Chris, but we had only stopped at the end of the day to escort Chris, who was actually being escorted at that time, and then we left immediately.

"Isn't it much more lively than when you came here before?"

"Well, I feel like there's a lot of ships coming and going."

Elma responds to Mimi's topic over the commend. As far as I can see, I think so too. It seems that the traffic has increased markedly compared to the last time I visited.

For the time being, we were in a state where we were asked to escort Chris and the others, so when we were not sailing in hyperspace, we boarded the Krishna and Antlion in this way, just in case. Especially after exiting the Hyperlane, you tend to be vulnerable and at high risk of being ambushed.

So, as soon as they left Hyperlane, Mimi and Elma checked the information about the surrounding space and star systems obtained from the Black Lotus sensors, and the aforementioned conversation unfolded.

"My lord, there seems to be no danger."

The check of the ships in the vicinity was over, and Kugi reported so. I had checked that area properly, so I nodded at Kugi's words.

"That's right, the Dexar Star System Forces--the Countess of Daleinwald's warships are close by, and they're properly guarded, and when I came here for a commission before, I felt that there was a lot of security in place, and there seemed to be a lot of mercenary work."

As a matter of fact, the security assessment of the Dexar system on the galactic map is quite clean. Anything higher than that would be the Imperial City or the Windus system, where the Imperial Aerospace Force has a large shipyard.

"In that case, it wouldn't be delicious for us."

"But if it's safe, wouldn't it be a good place to use it as a base?

If you were to secure land on a planet and build a house or buy a property, wouldn't it be expensive? If that's the case, the Cormat star system ruled by Chris is likely to be cheaper because it's in the early stages of pioneering, and it's likely that there will be a job as a mercenary, so it's just right, isn't it? Isn't the Cormut system closer to a single hyperlane gateway?"

Over the communication, our group of engineers also joins the conversation. Shoko-sensei's opinion is worth considering. If the purchase cost of land and houses becomes cheaper, it can be used for security measures. The security of the Cormat system is a notch or two lower than that of the Dexar system, but there is no need to worry about the entire inhabited planet being overrun without complete help. If that is the case, if we take enough security measures to stop the descending bandits, the danger will be greatly reduced.

"I would Thailand like Hiro-sama to settle in the Cormat system, and in the future, the mansion built in the Cormat system can be used as a vacation home."

I think it's a bit of a stretch that even Chris, who is being escorted, joins the conversation, but maybe Mei decided that it was okay and connected the line. If Mei decides so, I'm not going to make a fuss about it. I have full confidence in Mei.

"It's not something we're going to decide right now, and we won't know the actual amount or other conditions until we go through the details. However, I also think it would be a good idea to establish a base in the Cormat system."

It's also possible that the star system that Chris rules is more flexible. What? Isn't it embarrassing to use your connections to have fun? Connections are also one of the most admirable powers. I'm not embarrassed at all! First of all, it's about a house that is going to raise children in the future. It's serious. I'm serious. Focusing on such a small thing and not doing the best thing is nothing but self-indulgence. The lives of children and everyone else may be at stake, so I'm serious.

"Captain, what do you do in a situation like this?"

Neve asks me how I get the job done. I'm sure she's trying to learn how to work as a mercenary in her own way. As a matter of fact, she's more experienced than Mimi when it comes to combat aids in air combat, so if she learns the basics of mercenary moves, she might even be able to stand on her own if she doesn't do well.

"Head to the main colony first, because even if the destination you're escorting is a settlement on the planet, you'll most likely need to apply for a descent at the main colony first. In some cases, there are scheduled flights between the main colony and the settlement on the planet, so you may only need to send the escort to the main colony. That's where you need to check with the escort target."

"Please send me to the mansion properly this time."

"That's right."

"Understood, Captain."

So, we were heading to the Dexar Prime Colony, the main trading colony in the Dexar system.

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Once we reached the defense zone of the Dexar Prime Colony, we let our guard down and moved to the Black Lotus rest area. So, I'm looking at the situation outside the ship, which is very crowded in the rest area.

"Buri is quite successful, is the special demand for the development of the Cormat star system spreading to here?"

"Yes, because there are a lot of people and things moving towards the Cormat system. There are trading colonies in the Cormut system, but they're already overcapacity. For the time being, we are working on plans to expand the colony, but it won't happen overnight."

"Ah, if you do it too recklessly, you'll end up with a Blood Prime Colony Thailand......"

Tina's distant eyes at Chris's explanation. It's a bloodprime colony. That colony, as a result of renovation after renovation, created a space that was too complicated and difficult to use, and as a result, a Thailand section was created as a hangout for criminals and mafia-like people. Haphazard expansion can cause such problems. I don't think it will happen overnight.

"And you managed to get in touch with Count Darleinwald?"

"Yes, they are waiting for us at Dexer III's Dalline Wald house. We have already submitted an application for descent, so we hope that you will go as soon as the application is approved."

"So, instead of calling at the Dexar Prime Colony, will we head directly to the other side as soon as the formalities are completed, is there a port facility where the Black Lotus can disembark?"

"Close to home"

"Alright, then let's get ready to go down, Elma, Antlion."

"Yes, yes, I want a ship that can accommodate a medium-sized ship."

Frustrated, Elma leaves the rest area to take care of Antlion. The Antlion, a medium-sized ship, cannot be accommodated in the Black Lotus, so it is attached to the Black Lotus using a docking port on the bottom of the Black Lotus. Naturally, it is not possible to descend to the ground and land as it is, so it is necessary to separate and land separately when landing. Most of the time, you don't even need to do that if you're just docked in the colony's spaceport.

"It's a difficult part, because there's an exclusive contract with Space Dwerg."

I almost forgot about it, but the exclusive contract I signed when purchasing the Black Lotus included that I would continue to use the Black Lotus as a mother ship as much as possible. The Black Lotus is a ship that has been purchased for less than half a year. Well, some mercenaries may switch from one ship to another in a week, so I don't think that nearly half a year is an extremely short time.

"It might be better to consider expansion or modification instead of switching."

"Then we have to go to the star system where the Space Dwerg shipyard is located, and then we will go back to the Brad system?"

"Do you want to go to the Brad system, or do you want to go to the star system where Space Dwerg is headquartered...... Anyway, after I have done my errands here and my errands in the Holy Empire of Verzars."

"It's inconvenient, but it's not a fatal problem."

While talking with the mechanic sisters about the mothership transfer and modification plans, the Port Authority of the Dexar Prime Colony gave permission to descend on Dexar III.

"Alright, Mei, follow your directions down there."

"Yes, master, please leave it to me."

Leave the descent to Dexar III to Mei and everything will be fine. Now, what kind of trouble awaits us on the ground?