203: Where are Magatsuki and Suumaree?
"Still, three days? For an ordinary human, going three days without food or water would be a seriously dire situation, right?"
"True. I've heard that even surviving a single day without water is questionable."
When considering where Magatsuki and Suumaree might be and what they could be doing, Suumaree's health condition seems to be the key factor.
When Magatsuki interferes with humans using their own body control mod, it's well known that it would trigger Memoqui's constantly deployed 'Hetero Mirror.'
Therefore, it's nearly certain that Magatsuki, having escaped from the personal colony, hasn't changed their host from Suumaree.
Moreover, the likelihood of Magatsuki using the body control mod's application to force behavior that would normally be impossible is also low.
It's almost certain that the current Suumaree is just an ordinary human... Given how they were treated in the personal colony, their physical condition should be even worse than that of an ordinary human.
"If the documents sent from the investigative authorities are accurate, Suumaree hadn't even been wearing any clothes when they escaped from the personal colony."
Given that the artificial human identical to Sumeree, placed by the Changeling, is already dead, and Sumeree is publicly regarded as deceased, we can't rely on official institutions. Even if not for that reason, the situation is already one where we can't depend on them.
No physical strength, no food, no clothing, no money, no support.
Three days under such circumstances...
Hmm, I can't really picture that in my mind.
If you need something, just create it within the Ether Space—there's no need to worry about it.
Still, I can understand that this would be a life-threatening situation for an ordinary human.
"I'm pretty sure I must have messed up somewhere and died."
"If I'm still alive, it feels like there might have been some kind of murder incident in the underground network of the Sixth Prime Colony."
"There's also a possibility that someone unfamiliar with this kind of situation is protecting me, you know?"
"Miss Vee. In that case, I'd think you'd simply contact the government of the Shiblasmis System directly."
"No, surprisingly, there are people like that. Those with good intentions."
Hmm, a well-meaning ally...
Well, it's not entirely impossible.
After all, people from Seiryō Corporation are, in a way, just like that. And if Magatsuki isn't in Soumree's hands, I'd probably offer at least basic assistance myself.
But if it were me, I'd contact the government after securing them, just like Memokshi said.
We're not in the Niliani Potts system, so the government should be trustworthy.
Even if not, I'd look for a known mechanical intelligence to rely on.
Among species, they're more dependable than humans, that's for sure.
But if neither the government nor Memoqui is contacting us... hmm, it seems we're either dead, just as Johalis said, or hiding somewhere within the network of that individual colony, quietly wreaking havoc before resting in secret.
"By the way, Satā-sama. If a murder has occurred, wouldn't the 'Hetero Mirror' detect it?"
"No, the 'Hetero Mirror' only detects the operation of different OSs. In Magatsuki's case, if Magatsuki isn't using their shield-penetration mod or body-control mod, there would be no reaction."
"In that case, it would make Suumele seem quite the fighter, wouldn't it? Is there any information like that?"
"Please wait a moment. Let me check again... No, there's no such information."
Re-examining Suumele's resume.
Yeah, true—he does have experience handling blades, but there's no sign of training in hand-to-hand combat or blaster techniques.
Still, Magatsuki does have a mental control mod that can rewrite thoughts... If we installed the necessary skills through that... Hmm, is that even possible?
We're just short on the proper documentation to verify whether this would work in theory.
"But even if we manage to infiltrate the underground organization... well, that still leaves the issue of what to do with Magatsuki. From Magatsuki's perspective, the sword itself is the true body, so we can't just leave it somewhere and abandon it."
"Hmm, honestly, I have no idea what we're even doing..."
"Such a mystery, isn't it? It really makes you appreciate the struggles of those investigating on the ground."
Hmm, it's hard to say—there are possibilities for both, but...
Isn't there nothing we can do unless the person themselves shows up?
"If we keep going like this, nothing will happen today either..."
Now, what should I do? My thoughts began once again to drift off in a strange direction...
Thank you, Lord Johalis.
Got it!
"!?"
The situation began to change.
Mekoxi shouting out and Johalis entering Mekoxi's body meant the 'Hetero Water Mirror' had reacted.
"Sata"
"I know. I'll make the gate to the greenhouse just in case. I can head to the Sixth Primordial Colony afterward."
While Mekoxi and the others were assessing the enemy's position, I created the gate to the greenhouse within the room.
If necessary, have Vilijaniira proceed to the cockpit located in the greenhouse and prepare to operate my powered suit.
"Yes, that will be necessary. However, we've received a report. An elf girl resembling Magatsuki, wielding a sword similar to his, was encountered at the dedicated port for constructing the Sixth Primordial Colony's 'Jichikane-to.' Fighting has already begun between her and the local security forces."
"Allow me to add to what Vee-sama said—Magatsuki has been confirmed. There's a reaction from the 'Hisonkyō.'"
"She's really going wild, isn't she?"
"Understood. I'll have the main body head toward that location."
It seems Magatsuki is causing chaos in the Sixth Primordial Colony.
Meanwhile, as my main body advances through the Ether Space toward the Sixth Primordial Colony, video footage from the scene is streaming in via Memokshi.
What was shown there was...
An elven girl, her face horribly burned and crushed beyond recognition, fighting against a dozen or so security forces, wielding Magatsuki and a blaster.