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· As the giant mechanoid 'Diabolus' raids the settlement, all crew members prepare for battle.
· The commander orders the crew to wear their masterwork shield belts and rest their bodies for even one more second.
· The commander emphasizes that they too can do something, highlighting the importance of utilizing each person's specialty.

· As Diabolus begins to move, the close-range combat team moves to the back path, and the crew enters the lake, waiting for a signal.
· The commander orders a two-phase response to the enemy's movement. First, the scout and surveillance teams will deal with the enemy's vanguard, and then the close-range combat team will be deployed against Diabolus and 10 Lancers in the rear to clear a path.
· At the start of the battle, the 'Low-Probability Shield Generator' is deployed. This equipment, taken from the enemy, generates a circular shield that allows bullets to pass through from the inside but deflects them from the outside.

Category	Details
Item	Low-Probability Shield Generator
Features	Equipment taken from the enemy
Effect	Allows bullets to pass through from inside, deflects from outside Generates a circular shield

· During the battle, the lake water freezes or evaporates, and the commander's turret is destroyed.
· The crew distracts and attacks the enemy with spears, but they realize that the 'Spear of Madness' has no effect on Diabolus. With the shield also becoming useless, they fight while dodging laser attacks.
· After eliminating most of the enemies, they retreat inside before the shield duration ends. Finally, 'Pig' charges the enemy, concluding the battle.

· After the battle, many are wounded, but medical supplies are scarce. The crew improvises first aid by applying strong pressure to the wounds.
· Wounded 'Wag' crew members are moved to 'Dom' for treatment.
· A discussion arises about eating the fallen comrade 'Sao'. 'Bone King' explains that Sao will live on as his flesh and blood, calling it not death but 'fusion' and a tribute to a warrior.
· Sao's right leg is preserved, and it's said that burying it in soil makes it taste better due to minerals, but other crew members worry about stomach upset.

· Due to being preserved for too long, Sao's leg is reduced to just bones. Bone King says he will crush the bones to use for cultivation, which is indirectly eating Sao.
· He expresses regret about not being able to eat him directly, adding that he missed a comrade who could fight on the front lines.

· The commander doesn't dislike simulations and shooting, but he knows his slow feet and delayed wound recovery make him unsuitable for the front lines.
· Influenced by comics, he joined the space navy, particularly loving close-quarters combat scenes. He started martial arts, became a world champion, and then applied to the space navy to find a place to become stronger.
· He tried to join a close-range combat unit as his primary mission but was deemed unsuitable due to physical defects. He gained experience in other units, excelled in marksmanship, was promoted to major, and became a commander.
· As he became responsible for the lives of soldiers, he learned to make cold judgments and realized he had to avoid close combat on the battlefield, suppressing his passion for martial arts.
· Nevertheless, he envies those who brilliantly dominate the battlefield, thinking they are like characters from comics living in a different world than his own.

· The commander decides to replace his leg with an artificial one. The doctor tries to dissuade him, stating he doesn't have a leg defect, but the commander insists on his decision, saying he's already been disowned by his parents.
· The commander requests to replace his leg first instead of his right hand, and the doctor agrees.
· Although they couldn't adopt Imperial technology, after research, they succeeded in developing an artificial prosthesis that surpasses the performance of a biological leg. The commander awaits its completion, looking forward to the day he can fight again with his new leg.

· Once the artificial leg is complete, 'Dom' performs the transplant surgery, which is successfully concluded.
· Even before the anesthesia fully wears off, the commander tests his new leg, marveling at its incredible speed.
· He rejoices, saying it's his pure speed without power armor assistance, and looks forward to when the anesthesia fully wears off.
· He harbors hope that he can fight again once his blood problem is resolved.