[Epilogue: The Evil High Executive (and Evil Leader) Next Door]
 

Three days have passed since the decisive battle in the outskirts.
 
Former Cleared Great Leader Taratatt and High Executive Ailsherad, by taking actions against Annouard and proving non-hostility towards humanity, were pardoned for their escape.
 

 
“Take care of those guys properly, Midori-san.” “Being an adult, you must take responsibility.” “I will keep an eye on Uncle and them!” “Don’t go too wild, okay?”
 

 
Initially keeping silent about everything, there’s no choice but to fully accept the insistence of the Banshokuger’ comrades.
 
Also, regarding … Read the rest

I manipulate the control stick. As the Millio Rocket changes shape and direction, it speeds past Annouard and heads to her at supersonic speed.
 
“Ashella! Grab it!”
 
“This is MilioRocket…! Green!?”
 
For some reason, Ashella, knows the name, reacts to my voice. Her hand grabs the base of the rocket.
 
“Transform! MilioSword!”
 
Following my command, the rocket changes shape, and Ashella’s hand holds the hilt. The front turns into a dangerous blade in an instant, forming a longsword.
 
MilioColor is made on the same scale as the giant monsters it opposes. Meaning…
 
“My Rainbow Armament can be equipped by Ashella!”… Read the rest

I shouted into the communicator.
 
“HQ! Millicolors! Just fix what’s damaged!”
 
[But Green! Fusion is impossible! The only thing you can shoot out on your own is your designated parts and the absolute annihilation cannon’s restricted mode…]
 
“I don’t care about that! You’re monitoring this, right? we need firepower!”
 
“I’m counting on you too. Give us permission, Commander Irodori! We have to push it a bit beyond our limits for this!”
 
As Red and I pleaded rapidly, I looked up at the giant shadow.
 
The only resemblance to Annouard was perhaps his red eyes and bipedal stance. A giant, suitable … Read the rest

“Of course. That special armor the monster had, designed to counter us Banshokuger, It doesn’t work on her. So, the difference in strength is between a top executive and a monster. Even in giant form, that creature is no match for Ashella’s Colored beam.”
 
Taratatt explained proudly. That was all well and good, but…
 
“Now, two down. Next—”
 
Ashella’s mask pointed towards the sky, towards Annouard laughing and, next in line, Banshokuger.
 
Everyone tensed. It was dangerous, I thought. The matter from earlier was still unresolved.
 
“Wait! Can’t you leave Banshokuger and the city as … Read the rest

Responding to Annouard’s confusion, Red pointed. His finger indicated a figure standing on the bridge spanning the river to our right.
 
“Oh…!”
 
I widened my eyes. Flowing silver hair. Armor covering the face, torso, and limbs up to the elbows and knees. Brown skin peeking through.
 
The right arm was thrust forward, still emitting remnants of the thick colored particle beam from earlier.
 
“Ashella!”
 
It was indeed Ashella, back in her combat form. And cradled in her arms was…
 
“T-Taratat!”
 
“W-What the heck!?”
 
As expected, Annouard, who didn’t know about their survival, … Read the rest

Chapter 5: The Great Combination of Love and Courage
 

 
One of the three top executives of Cleared, a mastermind behind the development of various weapons using Cleared. Additionally, he created grotesque beings called “monsters” by using Cleared on existing creatures.
 
He was supposed to be defeated.
 
“You… should have burned out with my Burning Drive Shoot…!”
 
Yes, in front of everyone, he was supposed to be consumed by the lethal kick from Red, leaving nothing but ashes. Blue pounded the ground in frustration.
 
“He wasn’t defeated too!?”
 
“No, no. Just to save your pride, I was definitely killed. However, … Read the rest

 
A calm part of my mind warned me.
 
But there was also a glimmer of hope. The feeling I got from the clash with the mantis monster just now. If it was as I suspected…
 
(We might not just survive… we might actually win)
 
“Green…! Let’s go now!”
 
“Just a moment, wait! Let me confirm!”
 
I shouted to everyone. It was hard to convey my intentions clearly when we were all attacking together.
 
And then, I stepped forward towards the loach-like monster, standing between me and the Banshokugers.
 
“Green!? That’s reckless, you … Read the rest

“But, well, it’s not as bad as the time we settled things with those guys at their headquarters.”
 
A voice with a hint of a smile. In our minds, we see the figures of the combat-ready Taratatt and Ailsherad during the final showdown.
 
“Indeed.” “Right.”
 
A slight chill runs down my spine.
 
In the final battle against the Cleared, we faced four enhanced monster generals (who could also transform into giants), the ultimate general Ailsherad, and the Supreme Leader. It was a series of continuous battles.
 
Even though Milliocolor was still active at that time, … Read the rest

And so, my solitary life returns.
 
Wake up in the morning, buy some bread for breakfast, go to work, buy some lunch during break, buy discounted bento on the way home, eat, do daily game tasks, work out, prepare for tomorrow, and sleep.
 
(Well, it’s lonely…)
 
Surprisingly lonely.
 
Just to clarify, I don’t particularly dislike living alone. Having all free time except for work is easygoing, and there’s no one rushing me for meals or baths.
 
(…But it’s kind of lonely.)
 
It seems I have a tendency to be a loner. It’s only been … Read the rest

Snap! She slapped her own cheek to psyche herself up. Akashi and the others instinctively brace themselves.
 
But Ashella, with a resolute point, declared,
 
“I! Have pledged my love to that Banshoku green over there… Midori Kusama!”
 
She declared it. She did it.
 
(Oh nooo, what about my position!)
 
“W-what!?” “Huh?” “Whaaaat!?”
 
Even the operators behind are tense, and not just Akashi and Karasu san, who seem to have the expression of “Oh, the widow next door!” on their faces.
 
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(Hey hey hey. I’m dead.)
 
Glancing at Taratatt, … Read the rest