I hesitated as to how to respond to the question from the camera’s point of view.
It’s been years since I’ve talked to anyone. I’m not a good communicator, but I don’t know if I can speak properly…… Well, I’m looking forward to the android part of that.
“Did the security cameras have a speaker near the gate?”
[No, we didn’t build it with visitors in mind.]
“Certainly. Then turn on MOUSE. It’ll reach everyone at the gate, right?”
[Valid range, activate MOUSE.]
The “MOUSE” voice transmitter attached to the tower.
In this way, you can send your voice directly to someone far away, without even knowing their contact information.
I heard that the name comes from the English word for mouth, “MOUTH”. I’ve also heard that it’s because of the ubiquitous appearance of rats and the convenience of a device that can be delivered anywhere.
A certain wavelength of electromagnetic waves is applied to resonate the bones, and the vibration is used to transmit the voice.
It is a health-unethical device that allows bone conduction regardless of the other person’s intentions. Therefore, it has not been generalized.
It’s mainly used to give instructions to victims in ransom delivery or other situations where they might be caught wearing earphones, or for police to give instructions to bank employees who are holed up in a bank robbery.
“Uh-, oh. Can you hear me?”
[I knew there were residents here.]
It seems she heard me. The female Android is unconcerned because she knows MOUSE, but the Knights are making a lot of noise.
“Where is that voice coming from!”
“Where is! Where are you!”
“No, wait, this is….. the same power.”
“Don’t be stupid!”
Should I assume that this means MOUSE is unknown to newcomers? I’d say yes.
I’ll ignore them for now and focus on talking to the female android first.
“Let me ask you something first. What are you doing here with all these soldiers?”
[They are my escorts on the road. They are not here to cause harm. I just want to have a conversation with you.]
“What do you want to talk about?”
[I’m hoping we can start by getting to know each other.]
“I think.” I knew it, this android seemed self-aware.
But her movement is so glamorous. …… Could it be that?
Whatever it is, I should probably not let my guard down, but there’s no point in exploring my feelings at this point.
“Perhaps you mean that we should meet face to face?”
[if that’s alright with you]
“However, I don’t feel comfortable inviting a stranger with a weapon into my home.”
[So, what if it’s just me?]
“Lady Lindia, it’s not safe!”
“We don’t know what’s ahead!”
“What if they turn on us?”
Some of the subordinates who were listening to the conversation reacted to a single word from the female android called Lindia and made a commotion.
“Phew….. I’m in trouble.”
As she said this, Lindia-san turned her gaze to the camera for help.
It’s your own business.
From what I’ve heard in their conversations, this Lindia-san must have a high status in this group. I’m sure her subordinates will back off if she orders them to.
[At least let me come with you!]
[Then, so am I. It is my mission to protect Lady Lindia with my life.]
[Alf, Ha~a.. I’d like to ask you something. Are there any dangerous beasts beyond this gate?]
“Ah……There are boars with overly fine tusks. I’ll try to control it here. I’ll get it under control.”
“I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but I can’t exactly risk my life for the first time we meet. Could you please let Alf and Bate accompany me?”
“Just the two of them, right?……… Well, okay.”
I guess they’re going to be wary of us
“Sin”
“Yes, Master.”
“Which patrol is closest to the gate?”
[Currently, Magami’s squad is the closest to the gate. Three minutes to arrival.]
“That’s convenient. Have them head around the gate.”
[Understood]
Now.
“I will now open the gate. Only you and the two people you just mentioned may enter. If anyone else tries to enter, we will consider them enemies.”
“…..I’m afraid so.”
“I’ll close the door after you enter….. Are you familiar with the W series?”
“For the military? I have knowledge of it., Something like that is here?”
“Don’t worry, they will serve as your guards. Please remind the knights who will be accompanying you not to pull out their hip blades.”
[Okay, I understand.]
“Please wait there after you enter. We have a car, so it will be faster to head this way.”
[Is that okay with you?? I’m sorry to trouble you.]
“Expect to arrive in about an hour. We’ll talk more about it when we meet.”
[Yes, I look forward to it.]
[End of communication]
Then we must start to act.
“Sin, do you understand?”
[Yes, Master.]
“If something goes wrong, you can intercept. If you do, instruct Magami to only destroy the weapons as much as possible.”
[Understood]
“And forward me Magami’s point-of-view and the security footage from the gate. I want to know what they’re saying.”
[Understand]
Three images were projected in my mind as I heard Sin’s reply.
My point of view, Magami’s point of view, and the surveillance camera footage from the gate. Three simultaneous sounds.
The human part of me is uncomfortable, although my body is not confused by this level of performance.
Therefore, I don’t really like direct video input. Normally I would project it on the monitor, but since I have to drive after this, I compromise this time.
It seemed that only three people had entered the open gate as promised.
The door was closed and Lindia and the others did as they were told, waiting in place.
“I guess I’ll go then.”
I change out of my jersey and into a black dyed tactical style, just in case.
I carry a Z-12 heat gun on my back, and a sheath with an alloy knife in it behind my belt.
After leaving my room, I stepped onto my beloved ATV, the AWAKEN SHEEP, and headed for the south gate.
“Am I looking forward to this?”
It’s been a while since I’ve encountered others. I finally became aware of the true nature of the emotions I had been holding onto for the past ten days.
When people are gathered together, the majority becomes the winner, and through the repetition of these victories and defeats, an organization is formed. Whenever an organization is formed, those in power get greedy, and someone else becomes a victim of that greed. That’s why it’s good that I’m the only one in charge here.
I still feel the same way. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to be lonely.
It would be nice to be able to have a moderate relationship with people who are not directly involved in my life from time to time.
With this expectation in my heart, my car and I set off outside the shelter for the first time in a very long time.