El-Fighter: The Brave New Fighter (Book I)
122. Hesitate Can Kill You's

Why didn't you tell me who came here was my grandmother ?! “ Tazuya asked DECA-I while Anodyne helped him to get up

“ I want to tell you~ but it seems that you are too panicked to be told to the point that you were reprimanded by Mrs Trueax for your panic ! “ Chirps DECA-I

“ Yes Grandma ! I didn't expect to meet you here either ! But you know, I'm not here for fun ! Because of this... is the first big mission. become... El-Fighter candidate “ Clear Tazuya with his tone of doubt while telling his secret identity as El-Fighter Candidate.

“ You ?! El-Fighter Candidate ?! So. who was at that time.the people who wear Battlesuit... Are your friends the same as you ?! “ Asked Anodyne who was really surprised by the secret Tazuya revealed

“ I-i-yaa~ it.. benah~ “ Reply Tazuya who is still with his tone of doubt and grinning smile.

Anodyne did not expect that his first granddaughter was none other than an El-Fighter Candidate. With mixed feelings of pride and confusion, Anodyne again asked Tazuya about his duties as an El-Fighter and the whereabouts of his current comrades

“ Okeeee~ what makes you not tell me... about this secret work of yours?! Did Xiella, your father, your uncle and your sisters know about this ?! Who told you to keep this a secret ?! DoesNT’did the identity of El-Fighter have to be known by the public ?! “ Ask Anodyne with her confused tone

“ Actually... My uncle and sisters do not know yet.and I became the El-Fighter candidate almost in 1 month..not before the death of father and mother “ explained Tazuya with a slight tone of rainya.

“ Also asking to keep his identity a secret is Rigel Orionis ! The former El-Fighter and also the teacher of them~ and it has become a new rule because basically... their age is too early to be an El-Fighter “ DECA-I added an explanation to Anodyne

“ Rigel Orionis ?! No. gabe... Mintaka! Those Thetoid Alien People ?! You got a really crazy teacher ! Especially since he was a former Super Soldier from his home planet ! “ Murmured Anodyne while remembering Rigel's face 15 years ago

“ Mintaka ? “ Tanya Tazuya who was astonished by the name mentioned by the Grandmother

“ Ah ! What about your colleagues ? Do they have to keep their secret identity as well as what your teacher said ? “ Ask Anodyne about Inuya and the others in her slightly curial tone

“ The four of them... the same age as me ! So... automatic... no one knows apart from us “ Obviously Tazuya with a little nervous.

“ Okeee~ so... what missions do you run ?! And also... where are all your friends ?! “ Anodyne again asked Tazuya about the mission they were running at this time

“ It... “

On the other side of the Mothership, Galaztis attacks Ataru. The attack was actually directed at Rigel and Mr. Louss. But Ataru quickly protected the two of them by getting himself hit by the Crossbow attack that made him paralyzed and unable to move his body

“ Ataru... Kurenai ! “ Call Rigel who regained consciousness after being pushed by Ataru to protect him from Galaztis attack

“ Using your own body to protect them ?! I really like your decision ! Do you know what I shot just now ?! “ Sahut Galaztis while approaching Ataru's body

“ This sensation... oooh... not ! “ Ataru felt something strange inside his body

“ So you're aware ?! According to data from Spidaro.it is not a real body ! As a spirit, you have the ability to possess the bodies of others ! But you chose an artificial body instead because you thought it would make you immune from non-super natural attacks “ Galaztis explained the Nanobots inside Ataru's body

“ Be-so ! So.. so ! Cunning too. You are this ! “ Murmured Ataru while watching his palm where he could see the veins of his arm were visible and whitish blue

“ Tidaaak~ we both are actually quite cunning ! That's our equation ! Because it's a pity if I... “ Galaztis activates its Control-Nano FYBER system to control Ataru's body from Nanobot

“ Kkkh... “ Ataru was in pain when he felt his body being forced to stand by Galaztis

“...let you die in my hands ! That's why.. if you can't be my friend~ then I will make you your friend “ Galaztis continued while smiling at Ataru

(YESYAAAAAAT ! )

“ Hng ? “

(QAAAAAJANG ! )

“ I'm sorry Mr Rigel ! “ Galaztis controlled Ataru's body by making him hold back and fend off Rigel's attack with his sickle stick

“ Shit ! Ataru ! You fuckers ! “ Grieves Rigel when he sees Galaztis controlling Ataru to fight him

(WOLLY! YOOOOO! A TRAAAAANG! )

“ Heh ! Good friend of mine ! There is no harm in ‘kan if you occasionally break the rules of adults, right ?! “ Galaztis murmured while casually continuing to control Ataru to keep fighting Rigel

(SHAAAT! SHAAAT! SHAAAT! SHAAAT! )

“ Kkh ! Don't get me wrong ! I am not a teenager ! “ Gerutu Ataru whose body is forced to fight by Galaztis

“ Ataru Kurenai ! Make yourself-“

(DUAAAGH ! )

“ AGH ! “

“ BEWARE MR RIGEL !!! “ Shouts Ataru as he is made to re-punch Rigel

(TWOGH! TWOGH! TWOGH! TWOGH ! )

“ Cela- “ Ataru was surprised as he saw himself being controlled to kick Rigel so strongly and make him bump into a wall

(BRUUUUUUK !!! )

“ Heh ! It seems that you do not dare to fight your own students yaa~ “ Galaztis Ejek while mobilizing Ataru to go towards Mr. Louss who is still unconscious

“ Make no mistake ! You think I'm such a gentle person ?! “ Said Rigel who was trying to get up and come back to stop Galaztis

Rigel calls back his Anthemusas and thinks for a moment about how to stop Galaztis's madness without hurting Ataru while remembering Rikka's former Beta El-Fighter's words to not hesitate. Although he knew Ataru would not be easily hurt because he was wearing a fake body instead of a real human body

“ Nak Ataru says it's not his human body.. but still it is.

The Flashback

(17 Years ago )

“ Rigel ! You there ? “ Rikka approached Rigel in his private room in MIRA building

“ Rikka-san “ Rigel answered briefly and did not face him

“ What's up ?! Looks like something is bothering you “ Tanya Rikka

“ Will I be free later ? “ Rigel replied to him by giving a statement to Rikka

“ Hm ? “

“ Me... very this is free ! But... do I have to face my Master ? So that I can gain complete freedom ?  “ Ask Rigel with his tone of doubt

“ You yourself said he is not a person you deserve to consider your father or your parents because you are only considered as his asset ! What makes you doubt ?! Because you have his DNA ? “ Ask Rikka about Rigel's doubts

“ It... “

“ If you already know the situation you are facing is not the right time to hesitate. throw away those feelings ! We need to know the right time to doubt ! Doubt can kill you even if it will not cause your death, but it can kill you with regret “ Obviously Rikka who asked Rigel to know where the right time to hesitate.

“ So... “

“ You want to be free and be yourself without having to bond with the person who is benefiting you right ? “ Rikka again reminded Rigel of his wishes

“ Um ! Yes ! “

“ And reach it without hesitation.. if you still doubt..

“ Yes ! I-i understand... Rikka-san “

Flashback Off

“ Ataru Kurenai ! Sorry to stop you from getting into trouble.I have to do this to you ! “ Said Rigel while preparing to direct Anthemusa towards Ataru who began to reach Mr. Louss

Rigel directed Anthemusa from a distance towards Ataru. Without a doubt, Rigel instantly created an extremely powerful gust of ice storm that caused the surrounding area to freeze

(BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM !!! )

“ What ?! K-YOU...  “ Galaztis surprised to see the ice storm

“ Heh ! Wretched you ! “ Murmured Ataru to the surprised Galaztis with a smile before the three of them were swallowed by a strong ice storm

(LWUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSHH !!! )

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While hearing all of Tazuya's explanations about their mission and the reason why he was not with the others made Anodyne very surprised by what he was doing. Anodyne is very unhappy about what her grandson is doing and thinks Tazuya is being a coward for being too obedient to Rigel's rules

“ ARE YOU STUPID OR WHAT ?! Elementary ! I didn't expect you to be this stupid, my granddaughter ! What makes you choose to listen to your master instead of saving the others if you already know they're in trouble ?! You're stupid what's afraid ?! “ Asked Anodyne with his irritated tone

“ You should know one thing Grandma ! If I go there, then the enemy will use me as their puppet to attack the others ! Because they've implanted Nanobots inside my body ! And I. I have no choice ! And actually it wasn't Mr. Rigel who asked for it either. but Oxtoroo and his friends ! Since they have all checked all my body “ Tazuya again explained the reason

“ Nanobot yaa~ hmmmm~ I've heard about it ! “

“ That means... “

“ Still... You are wrong ! Because you dare not do anything worthwhile to save your friends ! “ Said Anodyne with his firm tone

“ If I go there. then they will use me to attack my own friends and people who are not involved ! “ Reply Tazuya who is still worried about the consequences

“ Ah ! That's... “

Tazuya was shocked to hear Anodyne's words about all the consequences Tazuya would face if he chose to stay on the plane or go to rescue them. He realized if he chose one of them then nothing would produce good consequences

“ There is a problem ?! “ Asked Anodyne in the same firm tone

“ Consequences yes ! If I thought once again, everything would have consequences if I chose it ! Whether it's hearing their words by staying on this plane.or I come to their rescue ! And that is the consequence that inevitably I have to face ! “ Tazuya said while thinking about the existence of Inuya and others who are still struggling to beat the elite soldiers

“ Hu’ ! That you yourself already know, right ?! “

“ But grandma don't get me wrong... in defeating bad guys... I never hesitate ! Mother herself said that I should not hesitate in fighting the bad guys ! I can see with my own head ! Mom says. Sometimes that doubt can kill you ! Either it could lead to death, or a sense of regret ! So grandma already knows ‘kan the main reason I doubt this time..it is not because of the strength level of her enemy ! Because of my friends ! I trust their strength and abilities ! “ Obviously Tazuya while remembering the moment where he and another V-FIGHTER went through training and other normal lives

“ Listen my grandson... Look at these eyes ! “ Said Anodyne while staring and approaching Tazuya

“ Uh ? “

“ Look into my eyes this Tazuya Hideyuki Iga ! You can see for yourself’. These eyes are full of desire and determination ! You have the same eyes as Xiella ! We are the ones who have no doubts in action ! Because we have a strong desire ! “ Clear Anodyne to Tazuya

“ Strong desire ?! What is that strong desire ?! “ Tanya Tazuya with her tone

“ Anything ! Whether it is seeking true love.freedom.. or. seeking justice and protecting your loved ones ! Do it your own way, by any means ! If you care about your friends and family.Protect them from any threats ! “ Said Anodyne who made Tazuya again remembered the death of his mother and Inuya's action that saved him 2 years ago

“ Protect them... “

At the same time, Dullart is seen still continuing his fight with Morsdantaque. The FYBER they both wore was equally capable of improving their fighting abilities well

(WOLLY! YOOOOOOO! YOOOOOOO! YOOOOOOO! )

“ HAAAAH ! “ Dullart exerts a laser slash from his sword

(YYAAAAAAAASSH ! )

“ Cih ! “

(CUBEUUUUM!!! )

“ Don't think only you can use that ! “ Morsdantaque said as he prepared to take out his laser slash at Dullart

“ Just try ! “ Challenge Dullart while returning to shake off his laser slash

(DORAL ! ZYAAASH ! ZYAAASH ! )

“ Triple Spark ! “ Morsdantaque took out three laser slashes quickly to fend off Dullart's attack

(BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM !!! )

“ Slow ! “ Ejek Morsdantaque who jumped from the puff of smoke and prepared to cut

(QAAAAAANG ! )

“ Kkkh ! “

“ Who's slow now ! “ Reply Dullart while trying to hold back his slash Morsdantaque

“ Don't be arrogant you ! “

(YESY! A TRAAAAANG! A TRAAAAANG! YOOOOOOOO! YOOOOOOO! )

“ Oh no ! “Dullart panicked when he saw his sword thrown by his slash Morsdataque

“ HAAAH ! “ Morsdantaque immediately kicked Dullart very strongly which made Dullart bounce and penetrate the wall behind him

(DUAAGH ! BRUUU )

“Celaka ! Ah ! Prince Gretue ! “ Argus was surprised to see Morsdantaque kicking Dullart hard and followed by Gretue rushing to help Dullart

“ Even with FYBER alone you still ka-“

(YESYAHAAAT ! )

“ Ah ! “

(DUAAAGGGH !!! BRUAGHI !!! )

Gretue quickly activated his FYBER and without a doubt he immediately responded with a very strong Morsdantaque attack on the wall to prevent the action that would potentially again defeat Dullart

“ Gree ! You're... “ Morsdantaque surprised by the arrival of Gretue

“ There's nothing to be afraid of ! Come Morsdan ! Fight me ! “ Challenge Gretue who is preparing to win Mordantaque

(YESY! SHAAAT! SHAAAT! YESOOOO! YESOOOO! )

“ AH ! “ Gretue felt her body suddenly unable to move

“ Still can't believe I put a Nanobot in you ?! “ Ask Morsdantaque with his sneaky smile

“ Ciiih ! “

“ Monarch Model has been added many very useful features to stop anyone who dares to interfere with the fight ! Including copying all the data about the Hawkmoth Model that could unleash the Nanobot's total control ! “ Obviously Morsdantaque while making Gretue submit to him

“ Kkkkh ! “

Without Morsdantaque noticing, Dullart rose again and with a swift dart he immediately pointed his sword and stabbed him with an electric shock

(LANGUAGE ! )

“ Aaaaah ! “

“ Our business is not finished yet ! But you chose to finish something else ! You petty creature ! “ Ejek Dullart

(JLEEEB !!! )

“ What ?! “ Dullart was surprised when someone stabbed his right shoulder from behind

“ This motherfucker ! “ Grunts Gretue whose body was forced to stab his own sister

(LIEEEB !! )

“ Uugh ! “ Dullart's Whimper as Gretue retracts the sword

“ I told you.. You guys are easy to predict ! “ Ejek Morsdantaque controlling Gretue while lying down

“ Easy to predict you said ?! “ Murmured Dullart with his snarling tone

“ Indeed ! And that is proof ! “ Morsdantaque quickly ran towards Dullart and prepared to slash him

“ Kkkh ! “

(YESY! SHAAAT! YOOOOO! YOOOOO! YESOOOO! )

“ Fuck ! A monster like you... Aaaah ! “ Dullart's growl to Morsdantaque who was suddenly attacked by him using Gretue

With his scheming, Morsdantaque still uses Gretue to make Dullart difficult to deal with him. Dullart soon remembered Rigel's words to not hesitate in making a decision either in a fight or in doing an action

( Flashback On )

“ You know Dullart-san.. Every choice has a consequence ! Whether it is the consequence of positive or negative actions ! “ Rigel tells Dullart as they prepare for their mission to the Mothership

“ Yaa~ I actually know about it “

“ If you already know... face ! Face it without hesitation ! If you're going to get the Consequences of fighting Morsdantaque.face it ! Especially since you are the true successor of Zozo, right ?! “

(Flashback Off )

“ Damn you Morsdan ! Monsters like you, I will not let you control everything, including our people ! “ Said Dullart in his firm tone as he prepared to punch him with his FYBER

(YESYAAAAAAT ! )

“ You- “

“ HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH ! SONIC DOOM ! “

(DUAAAAGH !!! BUUUUUUUM !!! )

*****