"T-No, I'm not~"
"The Rupee is really running..."
Rupee suppressed her delicate voice, still trying to argue, but the suspicious voices coming out of the phone, trying to cover up something, could not deceive the suspicious Anis.
"Rupee, you are Nikke. You won't get fat even if you don't exercise every day, so as Nikke, do you need to exercise?"
"So that means..."
"Commander is with you, isn't he?"
Anis's eyes suddenly widened.
No one cares more about Grim's problems as an official boyfriend than Anis.
Even though she knew that the Commander was always flirting, as long as she didn't see him, it meant that he wasn't cheating on her. Anis can close her eyes completely.
In any case, in the end, Grim still had to return to the Counterattack Squad.
And as the saying goes, familiarity breeds affection. As the Nikke closest to him, how could the Commander not choose one of the Nikkes from the Counterattack Squad to be his girlfriend? Why did Nikke who was fooling around in the Ark have to snatch it?
It's not fair!
Anis bit his back molars slowly. She clutched her phone tightly, her eyes twinkling with jealousy, but remembering all the things Grim used to do for Nikke, Anis could barely contain her desire to complain, and said helplessly, "Rupee, then I thought you were running."
"But, if the Commander is with you, tell him to come back immediately. Don't make us worry."
"Mm... Lu-Rupee understands... Ah..."
"Damn, can you stop gasping for breath!"
"M-sorry!"
Beep beep beep.
A dial tone is heard from the other end of the phone.
Staring at the suddenly dark screen, Anis pouted and sighed heavily.
She was already feeling sad, then Marian came over and added, "Anis, what's wrong? Why suddenly sigh like a stray puppy?"
Anis looked at her smiling face and suddenly felt her fist clench: "Marian, I really want to hit you, you know?"
Marian jumped up: "Eh? Why do you want to hit me? I'm just telling you the facts!"
"You, you, you ... NEAT, can't you control it?!"
She said, "Do I look like Mary Jane?"
"Ugh ugh, since you two are bullying me, don't blame me! Anis drooped on the sofa and suddenly rolled over while shouting, " Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah~ I don't care, I don't care, I love Anis too, wah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah, Marian is bullying me, if the Commander comes back, I will complain to her!"
Seeing Anis ' uncontrollable behavior, rolling on the floor, Neon, sweating profusely, pushed her glasses and said, "Anis, even if you turn into a child, you will be the most troublesome brat..."
"None of your business!"
"Wah ah ah ah -"
The Counterattack Squad channel was noisy, and Poli, who was still calling, yawned long again: "since everything is in order, I close it first. I have to work every day, exhausting."
Rapi thanked Poli: "Thank you very much, Officer Poli."
Poli smoothed her hair and said " " Don't mention it. The Commander also helped me a lot, this is all I had to do."
"Oh, that's right. I suggest you all be careful these days."
"You know about the Heavenly Ascension terrorist organization, right? They've been active on the Outer Rim for decades."
"Blowing up trains, attacking civilians, planting bombs in elevators to try to blow up the Ark ... The Crimes those people committed are truly countless..."
"And it's not just humans joining this organization; even Nikke from the Outer Rim might be involved."
"Although I don't understand what they are thinking, given Commander's attitude towards Nikke, it would be best if you all pay attention these days," Poli narrowed her eyes while thinking for a moment, reminding Rapi.
"Okay, thank you, Officer Poli," neatly nodded.
"I told you not to be so polite to me. I still have to clean up this mess Miranda left. I'm hanging up now. I really hope that person can ease my problems as usual."
Poli muttered a few words, then hung up the video call.
Neat stared at the dark screen and couldn't help but feel worried.
Only a few days have passed, and the Commander has already been attacked. The culprit is none other than Heavenly Ascension, a notorious terrorist organization from the Outer Rim.
Rapi had also heard of this terrorist organization.
Although they mostly carried out destructive acts such as blowing up roads and trains, these people often glorified themselves, with titles such as human rights fighters and revolutionaries appearing frequently in their slogans.
"Haah... the opponents are getting more and more."
"But Poli is right, what if Nikke shoots the Commander? What will he think, having constantly fought for Nikke's rights and status?"
"In any case, I must prevent such a thing from happening. I'm going out and patrolling again."
Neatly thought to myself and walked out the door.
In the Outer Rim.
In a dimly lit room, Crow was lying on the couch, bored, enjoying a TV show.
As a unit sent by the Missilis to oversee the Outer Rim, Crow's daily tasks are simple: rooting out gangs that seek to infiltrate the Ark, quelling terrorists who try to incite riots, and occasionally managing the Red Light District's businesses, cracking down on those involved in illicit activities to prevent them from evading taxes.
However, because the Outer Rim has always been a place that not everyone likes, even Syuen rarely asks about its management.
It also gives Crow a great deal of operational power and flexibility.
And only today, an interesting idea came to mind.
Tok tok tok…
"Come."
At Crow's call, a squad of mass-produced Nikkes entered the dormitory.
The same face, the same clothes, all products of the Missilis company, the only difference is the serial number.
Crow observed groups of about thirty mass-produced Nikkes. He took a cigarette out of his pocket, put it in his mouth, lit it, and then slowly began to speak: "that's interesting. A group of Nikkes who had joined Heavenly Ascension suddenly came looking for the Outer Rim supervisor. So, what do you want from me?"
"Crow ... No, maybe I should call you Crow."
"We heard you are the former leader of Heavenly Ascension."
The leading mass production Nikke stepped forward, his fanatical eyes fixed on Crow.
Crow shrugged, then replied, "I'm sorry, miss, I don't know where you heard that, but right now I'm just a corporate tool, a Nikke who served our CEO to death."
"Anything else? Otherwise, quickly take your troops away."
A glimmer of disappointment flashed in Nikke's leading eyes. He thinks Crow is also someone who hates Ark a lot, but looking at him now, he even shows a bit of laziness and decadence.
But despite his disappointment, this Nikke still did not forget his main task: "Crow, you are also Nikke of the Outer Rim. You should understand our current situation, right?"
"The Ark has tormented us for too long."
"Those tall and mighty humans have always treated us like consumer goods. No matter how much sacrifice Nikke made, no matter what price he paid, in Ark's eyes, it was all just what they deserved."
"In their eyes."
"Nikke had to go to the Surface to die."
"Nikke should have been discriminated against."
"Even in Ark's educational textbooks, there is a sentence: 'Nikke is a machine that has the potential to run wild and lose control; it is recommended that the general public not get too close.'"
"I just want to ask you, Crow, has your heart never harbored hatred for Ark?"
Answer to Nikki's question.
Crow narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Actually, my stance is irrelevant to you. The important thing is, what do you want to do?"
Nikke put his hands together in front of his chest, forming a cross, then said in a fanatical tone, "we want Ark to hear our voices! We want Ark to improve Nikke's condition! We want people from the Outer Rim to be able to live in the Ark! We want those who have oppressed us to pay a heavy price!"
"We are not just revolutionaries, but human rights fighters fighting for all the oppressed!"
"With the light of Heavenly Ascension, Crow, I hope you help us!"
"Then how do you want me to help you? Crow asked, exhaling cigarette smoke with the same expression, but a hint of ridicule appeared in his lazy eyes: "you want me to help you open the city walls towards the Ark? It was impossible; I didn't want to be destroyed so soon."
Leader Nikke replied, " Of course, we will not make such an unreasonable request. All we need is one Nikke."
Crow frowned slightly: "Who Is Nikke?"
"Outpost, Marian."
"As the strongest Heretic Nikke."
"We have to get him to join us."
With his help, we will definitely be able to shake up the Ark's top brass and ignite a revolutionary spark in this decaying society. As long as more people join our organization, I believe our goal will succeed.
"Oh ... interesting, are you willing to tell me Your Name?"
"My Name Is Lena." The mass-produced Nikke reported his name to Crow.
Crow did not nod or shake his head.
He pulled the cigarette out of his mouth, turned it off slowly in the ashtray, then said, "very interesting idea, but I have to warn you, the Nikke you want to confiscate belongs to the new Commander Grim of the Ark. You know, the one whose reputation has been skyrocketing lately, do you know him?"
Lena nodded: "I know."
Crow: "since you already know, then you should know even more clearly that he is on your side, Lena."
"A Commander who supported Nikke and worked hard for your human rights. In the future, Ark, such a heroic figure may appear only a few decades away. Even so, are you still determined to offend him and snatch Marian from his hands?"
"Why not? Lena replied firmly: "if that Commander really supported Nikke, he should have been more supportive of our cause, rather than hiding in the Ark and acting as a henchman of those high-ranking officials!"
"Hmm..."
"What an interesting perspective."
"Just because he's not extreme enough, you treat him as an enemy?"
"You guys are really a group of girls full of vitality and confidence."
Crow's eyes showed a sign of approval.
It had to be said, This group of Nikke from Heavenly Ascension was completely to his taste.
Their determined gazes and fanatical expressions were like a perfect set of cannon fodder that could disgust Grim.
He didn't even need to persuade them; he could have just let this mass-produced Nikke group ride the elevator and turn Grim's Outpost into ruins.
What a fun thing to do!
Crow was already curious to see Grim's expression.
But before they act, Crow must clear his name.
After thinking for a moment, Crow finally spoke: "Lena, and all the girls, although I admire your courage as revolutionaries, I regret to have to say that I no longer have a relationship with Heavenly Ascension."
"I'm just Nikke, who goes day in and day out, and I'm not interested in your plans."
"But..."
"If you're going to The Outpost, I happen to know someone who has access to the elevator. Through that outer Rim elevator, you might be able to easily bypass Ark surveillance, go to The Outpost, and do other things."
"Who is that person?"A glimmer of joy appeared in Lena's eyes.
"That... well, it depends on your sincerity."
"Are you asking for money?"
"No one likes money, I accept it. In return, I will also show my sincerity. Crow's lips curled into a strange crooked smile: "Lena, you should know that Nikke can't attack humans, right?"
"But what if I told you there is a way in the world to bypass NMIPH and shoot humans? What are you gonna do?"
"I will shoot without hesitation."
"Very good."
Crow leaned back on the sofa, posing lazily and indifferently: "but before you act, I have to remind you. Everything you're going to do has nothing to do with me. I'm not interested in Heavenly Ascension's plans; I'm just making a mutually beneficial deal with you, Lena."
Lena showed a sweet smile: "don't worry about that."
"If the plan fails, we will destroy ourselves on the spot and not leave any clues."
"Well then, I'm relieved, children. Follow your dreams."
"By the light of Heavenly Ascension."