Abydos Foreclosure Task Force (2) - 17

["The remaining Katakata Helmet Gang members are retreating outside the school area."]

 

 

"Th-That was a really easy mission..."

 

 

"I know, right?"

 

 

In this world, even Sensei alone would have been almost like a cheat key, but with us joining in, the Helmet Gang was literally swept away like a flood.

80% of them were instantly blown up by Moe's mindless, excessive firepower, which was heavily supported.

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["Kuhihi... That was truly the best moment."]

 

 

["Thank you for your hard work, SRT members. Let's return to the school now."]

 

 

"Isn't this battle too easy?"

 

 

"Well, in the end, even if they call themselves a violent gang, they're just a bunch of nobodies."

 

 

Meanwhile, unlike us who fought as if we were enjoying a refreshing game, the Abydos students had a look on their faces as if they were wondering if this was okay.

 

 

"Everyone is so good at fighting ☆"

 

 

"This is way too overwhelming..."

 

 

"Ehehe~. Well, that's because they're students of SRT."

 

 

"Hmm, but Sensei's command was amazing. The result is completely different from when we fight alone. Is this the power of an adult...? Adults are amazing."

 

 

"You've been lonely, Shiroko-chan. Now that your runaway dad is back, this mom can finally sleep in peace."

 

 

"Wow, Sensei, how could you... I thought you were like that, and I was right. Please stay away from me."

 

 

"Nanna... But he's our superior..."

 

 

Sensei moved away from me with a shocked expression.

It was a fun reaction, so I should tease him more often.

 

 

"Hey, don't make a normal teacher look weird!"

 

 

"That's right. It's bad to slander others, Senpai."

 

 

"That includes you!"

 

 

It's unfair, I didn't really slander him.

 

 

"Ahaha... It's a bit late, but let me introduce ourselves again, Sensei. We are the Abydos Foreclosure Task Force."

 

 

"Nice to meet you."

 

 

Ayane then introduces herself, Serika, Nonomi, Shiroko, and finally the third-year student Hoshino, along with their respective roles.

After everyone's introduction, Miyako stepped forward and introduced us in the same way, and we exchanged handshakes.

Finally, Sensei introduced himself once more, and we finished exchanging names.

 

 

"I want to know something, what is the Foreclosure Task Force?"

 

 

"Yes. Let me explain. The Foreclosure Task Force is... a club that was formed to revive Abydos High School."

 

 

"Yup! It's the only club in the school with all the students!! Although all the students are just the five of us."

 

 

"The other students have either transferred or dropped out and left the town."

 

 

Shiroko paused for a moment with a frustrated expression before continuing.

 

 

"Since the school is in this state, most of the citizens of the academy city have left, and it's gotten to the point where third-rate delinquents like the Katakata Helmet Gang are attacking the school. We're struggling to protect the school. It's embarrassing as a student..."

 

 

 

Miyako's gaze briefly turned to me and then back.

Even without saying it, I knew what she was thinking.

She was probably comparing herself to me and blaming herself for not acting when the school was in danger.

 

 

"Miyako, it's not your fault."

 

 

"Yes... but..."

 

 

While I was comforting Miyako, Ayane continued, saying, 'If the support from Schale hadn't come...'.

 

 

"That's right. We were out of supplies and thought we were done for, but Sensei appeared at just the right time."

 

 

"But are those guys going to come back to attack us even after getting beaten like that?"

 

 

Saki, who had been listening quietly from behind, stepped forward and asked a question.

Shiroko answered Saki's question simply.

 

 

"Yeah, they're persistent."

 

 

"Yeah, so. I have a plan."

 

 

"What?! Hoshino-senpai has a plan?!"

 

 

"No way...?!"

 

 

"Geez~ Even I get hurt by that kind of reaction. I may not do it often, but I can do it when I put my mind to it."

 

 

"That plan is probably... to attack the Helmet Gang's outpost first to cut off the source, right?"

 

 

Hoshino was talking about the plan, and Miyako interrupted.

As expected of a squad leader, Miyako seems to have reached the same conclusion.

 

 

"That's right. The young lady over there seems to have understood the situation right away."

 

 

"Yes. Now that the Helmet Gang's forces have retreated, it's the most vulnerable timing. It's basic tactics."

 

 

"Since Sensei is here, we can solve the small and annoying parts. And right now, Kivotos' most elite students are also here."

 

 

"That's right. The Helmet Gang's outpost is within 30km from here, and there would be no problem even if we leave right now."

 

 

"I think it's a good idea. They probably didn't expect that we would launch a counterattack right now."

 

 

"Th-That's true but... What do you think, Sensei?"

 

 

It seemed feasible enough to me, and Shiroko and Nonomi agreed with Hoshino's opinion, but Ayane asked for Sensei's opinion to be sure.

 

 

"Yeah. I think it's a good plan."

 

 

"Alright, Sensei also agreed, so let's go with the momentum."

 

 

"It's decided then. RABBIT Squad, let's get ready."

 

 

And so we set off to the place where the Helmet Gang's outpost was, for an operation that could be described as a counterattack or, more accurately, completely wiping out an undefended house.

 

 

 

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["We have entered the area known as the Katakata Helmet Gang's hideout. Multiple Katakata Helmet Gang signals are detected within a 15km radius."]

 

 

["It's time. Sensei, can I just wipe them all out at once this time too?"]

 

 

"C-Can you please avoid causing damage to the surroundings this time?"

 

 

["So it's okay, right? Then here I go~."]

 

 

"I mean, as long as there's no damage to the surroundings..."

 

 

["W-Wait a minute, please calm down, Moe!"]

 

 

["Fire!"]

 

 

"Huh? What's that?"

 

 

"I-It's missiles! Everyone, take cover!!"

 

 

"Wh-What is this, ahhh!"

 

 

-Boom boom boom!

 

 

Despite Sensei and Ayane's dissuasion, Moe unleashed a barrage of missiles, sweeping the area.

 

 

"Hieeeek."

 

 

The huge explosion that shook the ground made my body stiffen, and I couldn't move a single step.

 

 

"Nanna-chan is broken..."

 

 

"This... well, there's nothing for us to fight..."

 

 

"...C-Confirmed the destruction of the majority of the Helmet Gang forces... A-All members of RABBIT Squad... um... for now..."

 

 

["Um... w-we have confirmed the retreat of the enemies. In addition, the destruction of the Katakata Helmet Gang's supply depot, hideout, armory, and other surrounding facilities... I-Is this really okay?"]

 

 

"At this rate, they won't even dare to bother us for a while. Is this the firepower of SRT...?"

 

 

"No, but isn't this a bit too much...?"

 

 

Moe did such a spectacular job that even the Abydos students, who are sick of the Helmet Gang after being harassed for so long, felt sorry for the Helmet Gang's fate of being swept away by the indiscriminate bombing and left with nothing.

 

 

"Ehehe~ We really wiped them out without leaving anything behind. I didn't think we'd go this far either."

 

 

"I'm sorry about our Moe..."

 

 

"No, no~ There's no need to apologize. I actually feel relieved. Well then, shall we go back to school?"

 

 

Leaving behind the desolate landscape as if a god of destruction had passed through, we returned to Abydos High School.

 

 

 

*

 

 

 

Back at Abydos High School, while Sensei was talking with the members of the Foreclosure Task Force, we were waiting outside.

If my memory is correct, Sensei should be hearing about Abydos' debt from Hoshino around now.

 

 

Then, Nonomi came running towards us in a hurry.

 

 

"Excuse me, have any of you seen where Serika-chan went?"

 

 

"Serika... the one with the black cat ears?"

 

 

"Yes, that's right. She suddenly ran off, so I went to look for her, but I can't find her..."

 

 

"...I'm sorry. She didn't come our way."

 

 

"I-I see... Serika-chan... Where could you be..."

 

 

Nonomi disappeared in the opposite direction again, and we fell into silence again while waiting for Sensei.

Soon after, Sensei returned after finishing the conversation and explained the situation surrounding the Foreclosure Task Force to us.

 

 

"A debt of 962,350,000 yen... There's no way a small school in the outskirts can pay that off."

 

 

"Yeah. But those kids were trying to somehow pay off the debt and revive the school."

 

 

"Then let them take care of it themselves. What does that have to do with us?"

 

 

"Saki! Don't say that in front of Sensei...!"

 

 

"SRT doesn't exist to pay off other schools' debts. I'm out of this."

 

 

"Saki!"

 

 

As Miyako's voice rose, Sensei intervened and stopped her.

 

 

"No, Miyako. Saki is right. I can't force my stubbornness on you guys."

 

 

"I acknowledge Sensei's command ability after what I just saw. But this matter has nothing to do with us. Then."

 

 

"Ah~. If it's not a mission where I can make a big bang... I'm out too."

 

 

With those words, Saki and Moe went back to where the helicopter was.

I didn't say anything until then, I just listened quietly.

 

 

"I-I'm..."

 

 

"...I understand. As the squad leader, there's no reason to force this despite the opposition. I'm sorry, Sensei. We can't help you this time."

 

 

"I'm more sorry for trying to drag you into this. I'll try to handle this on my own from here... Can you guys go back to Schale first?"

 

 

"If that's what Sensei wants, then okay. Miyu, Nanna, let's go back too."

 

 

"...Okay."

 

 

"...Alright."

 

 

And so, we left Sensei, who decided to stay in Abydos, behind and all returned to Schale.