The Golden Body and the Audit Report
 

 
“Then let’s not say anything to headquarters for now.”
 
“Eh?”
 
“We’ll keep quiet until the maintenance is complete. After it’s done, we’ll report everything and leave the rest to them.”
 
“Are you sure it’s alright to be so irresponsible?”
 
“Don’t worry, we’re not violating any orders. To begin with, without using refurbished second-hand parts, we couldn’t have done anything with that budget. It may be different for the military, but the Coast Guard doesn’t seem to have any regulations on what parts we use.”
 
“Yes, there … Read the rest

First trial run
 

“This is a destroyer, isn’t it? No one would ever ride on a ship like this. But it’s amazing. This is a really impressive room. But, is this place sealed off?”
 
The president seems a bit down at my last remark, which I find rather cute.
 
This person is truly an enthusiast.
 
The room I was then guided to was supposed to be my room, the captain’s quarters.
 
The door looks ordinary, but it’s likely they have tampered with it.
 
Maybe they brought something from the captain’s quarters of that ship.
 
“This place is amazing too. … Read the rest

The interior of the destroyer is …….
 

 
“If that’s okay, then I won’t have to hold back either, right?”
 
“What are you thinking?”
 
“Since we can use parts from the luxury liner freely, why don’t we make the interior luxurious too?”
 
“After going this far with the bridge, what’s the big deal now?”
 
“You’re right. And Maria has already made major changes to the ship’s layout. The crew capacity doesn’t really matter anymore. The catalog said this ship could hold 162 people, but 120 should be fine, right? After all, we couldn’t even fit … Read the rest

Morning glory No. 5
 

 
I was prepared for the cold reception at the base, but that was also a cause of fatigue.
 
The prefab building we’re using as our base already had a classroom set up.
 
They had taken all the furniture out of the spacious room and set up desks.
 
I first had everyone get off the bus, then led them into the classroom.
 
After thanking the bus driver who brought us, I entered the classroom.
 
Everyone was seated, but for some reason, the enthusiastic Dominic called out an order as soon … Read the rest

Unexpected reunion
 

 
The next day, I looked around the dock and then went to the spaceport with Maki-nee-chan.
 
This is a private company, so there are no official vehicles or anything like that.
 
I could have borrowed one of their cars, but that would have caused problems on the way back.
 
After all, I had to bring back thirty new recruits, so a passenger car would just get in the way.
 
For that reason, we took the train, which is a public transportation option, to get to the spaceport.
 
Even though it’s on … Read the rest

Enrolled Students 
 
 
 
 
 
“That does seem very challenging. Since all the new recruits are first-year students, you’ll have to make a learning plan in addition to the training, won’t you?” 
 
“Yeah, that’s true. But for us, even though it’s difficult, we need at least this many if we’re going to increase the numbers.” 
 
“Acting Captain, what do you mean by that?” 
 
“Think about it. First of all, having only second-class spacemen is really the only option given our current composition. The ship is just too top-heavy right now. We don’t have a single second-class spaceman, and instead we have a disproportionately … Read the rest

The Rookie Reinforcement 
 
 
 
 
 
When the interests of the bureaucrats are at stake, they will demonstrate their abilities to the fullest. 
 
Two days after the head of the General Affairs Department had taken the report to the Rear Admiral, the reinforcement plan for the space destroyer [Shunmin] was completed. 
 
The head of the Personnel Department accompanied the head of the General Affairs Department, who was also in charge of that ship, to visit the Rear Admiral’s office. 
 
“Rear Admiral, the reinforcement plan for the space destroyer [Shunmin] has been completed.” 
 
“A reinforcement plan, you say?” 
 
“Yes, in the current state, that … Read the rest

To the destination that each of you cares about. 
 
 
 
 
 
“I understand. Since we are in a position to demand a contract, let’s go ahead and sign it right away. Shall we discuss it in the captain’s room?” 
 
“I’m fine with doing it here, but if you say so, anywhere is good.” 
 
I led everyone to the captain’s room. 
 
We immediately signed the contract at the reception desk, and I received the contract document from Maki-neechan. 
 
Even here, it was standard paperwork, so it was a physical document. 
 
In the government contract, the conditions were confirmed electronically, and after the electronic … Read the rest

The Contract 
 
 
 
 
 
Traveling from the capital would be the opposite route from when I first entered the officer academy. But just like back then, it would only take twelve hours on the fastest ship. 
 
It’s still before noon, so I should get the results before leaving Bismuth tonight. 
 
Mark was listening with complete exasperation at my dealings. 
 
“Isn’t that a bit too harsh, even though you’re not in the military?” 
 
“Ah, you mean about Maria and the others? I think so too.” 
 
“Couldn’t you do something about it then? You are the…” 
 
“Like I said earlier, I’m just a figurehead. … Read the rest

We’ve talked about this. 
 
 
 
 
 
I returned to the inner ship hangar lobby with Mark, where we had just arrived. 
 
I quickly found an inner ship that would take us to my ship, circling around the military vessel. 
 
The two of us then boarded the inner ship and returned to the aerospace destroyer [Shunmin]. 
 
I first guided Mark to the ship’s bridge. 
 
“Ah, acting captain. Welcome back. Shall I return the command to you?” 
 
“No, that’s fine. I’m sorry, but I need you to handle it today.” 
 
“Understood. Then I … Read the rest