October 14, 3458.

The island of Horai was in a flurry of activity.

In less than a day, the would reach Ars.

"Well then, I'm off."

Jin said in the Horaijima command center.

<>...... Jin D to virtually transfer into .

"Hmm, I'll support you here."

Elsa was also packed in the command center, and was going to do whatever she could to help.

In addition, Sky Squadron, the <>, had 300 Raptors with small transporter cannons attached, 20 Skylark and 10 <> aircraft with small transporter cannons attached, and the <> Land Force was ready to dispatch to each country at any time, in case of emergency. .

At sea, the battleships <<<> are deployed to intercept the debris falling into the sea.

Reiko and Edgar will be aboard Jin's beloved aircraft <> and <>, respectively, to protect the airspace over Kaina Village and Horai Island.

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Jin D opens his eyes at the central bridge of the <>, and he is already surrounded by outer space.

The role of the as a propulsion aid for the debris <> has been completed.

"Ah, I think we can manage that now."

The initial calculation was 30,000 kilometers, but after that, they used < to push the debris and increased the number of large force field generators <>, and this was the result of their steady efforts.

Still, since nothing is certain, <> plans to deploy her newly developed <> to protect Ars from the effects of the shrapnel << extra-large>>.

Right now, <> is flying alongside the debris. Her speed is 290 kilometers per second. The distance from Ars is about 13 million kilometers, and in half a day it will be at its closest approach to Ars.

"As for the debris, are they all harmless?"

Jin makes a final check.

<. Everything is going straight to the star Celan. The large force field generators have been deactivated and will be retrieved after passing through the orbit of Ars.

"What about the people we dispatched to each of them?"

<

"Good, everything is going well. And the debris?

<

"Right. I hope there will be plenty of usable materials."

The Houraishima island has used a lot of resources in the recent disturbance.

About 100 years worth of materials have been consumed.

"Well, it's not like it's gone. ......"

"Are the fragments<alright too?"

"Okay, that's good. The problem is the smallest one."

Jin decides to try a method he has been thinking about for a while.

"I'll order one of the reconnaissance spacecraft ......, or rather five of them, to shine a powerful light in the direction of the incoming debris. It should include ultraviolet light."

The idea was that it would be easier to detect the presence of materials that fluoresce in ultraviolet light.

Since the searchlight function was installed in all reconnaissance spacecraft, this plan was immediately put into action.

"Oh, it's spreading out like a cloud over there.

A cloud of particles emitting light in the intense light.

"Let's just transfer them to the direction of the sun.

The dust is a few microns to a few millimeters in diameter and can't be used effectively.

Once it is transferred to the inner side of the first planet's orbit, it will be pulled by the gravity of Celan and will definitely fall down.

Thus, one by one, the debris corresponding to the < was removed.

"But there are so many. But with that many, there will be some that are missed. Do not let your guard down.

.

moves through the blackness of space. Beside it, about 500 kilometers away, floats a piece of debris, an oversized piece of debris.

The speed is synchronized so that it appears to be stationary, but in fact it is flying at a speed of over 290 km per second.

By the time it passes through the Ars orbit, it will be traveling at over 300 km/sec.

"Eight hours to go, huh?"

Jin stopped controlling Jin-D for a moment and returned his attention to the Horaijima command center.

"Welcome back, Brother Jin. Everything's the same over here.

"Yes. Everything is fine over there for the time being.

Jin decided to eat and take a nap while he could.

After using the bathroom, bathing, and eating, Jin sat down on the sofa bed that Reiko and Elsa had made for him the other day.

"I'm going to sleep a little...wake me up after two hours."

Elsa sits down beside Jin.

"It's ......, if you want, my ......."

Elsa said, blushing, and slapped her knee.

"What ......?"

Jin was puzzled for a moment, but quickly reconsidered and laid down, resting his head on Elsa's thigh.

"I'll ...... give you like this for about two hours."

"Oh, oh, thank you."

Jin closed his eyes, feeling the soft elasticity in the back of his head.

I was worried that he might not be able to fall asleep, but, lo and behold, he fell asleep immediately.

Looking down at Jin's sleeping face, Elsa smiled.

Elsa looked down at Jin's sleeping face and smiled.

Two quiet hours passed.

"Brother Jin, wake up."

Erza lightly pecked Jin's cheek.

"Oh, it's time..."

Jin woke up and got up slowly.

"Thank you, Elsa. It was heavy, wasn't it?"

Erza shook her head silently.

"Well, now it's time to go."

"Here, father."

Reiko handed the Persica juice to Jin, who had just woken up from sleep.

It was moderately cold and pleasant to the taste.

"Delicious. Thank you, Reiko.

"No, thank you. I'll be aboard the Pegasus.

Yes, I'll take care of it.

"Yes, I'll leave it to you."

The mission that Horaijima was devoting all of its energy to was about to begin.