Infinite Stratos, Volume 3 by Izuru Yumizuru

Author:Izuru Yumizuru [YUMIZURU, IZURU]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2018-08-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter III: The Thin Red Line

The second day of our field trip, from morning to night, we were to be in our IS testing equipment and gathering data.

“Everyone’s finally here... Finally.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

Surprisingly, it was Laura drawing Chifuyu’s ire. It seems like she’d overslept for once, and arrived five minutes late.

“Why don’t you give us an explanation of the IS core network?”

“Yes, ma’am. IS cores are equipped with mesh networking facilities to share information. These were developed for communication across long distances in outer space, but are now used as the open and private channels over which pilots can converse. Recent research has also isolated automatic ‘sharing’ between the cores, used to further evolve their capabilities. The developer, Professor Shinonono, viewed this as part of their natural evolution and allowed it to proceed unchecked, a process which is still incomplete and thus poorly understood.”

“You earn your marks, I see. I’ll forgive you for being late this time.”

Laura sighed in relief, and it looked like she was patting her own chest. I couldn’t blame her. I was sure she learned exactly what it meant to be on Chifuyu’s bad side in Germany.

“Anyway, let’s split into groups and begin equipment testing. If you have your own IS, focus on its custom parts. Hop to it.”

The class echoed with a single ‘yes, ma’am.’ Seeing every first year student lined up really drove home how many of us there were. Oh, by the way, the beach we were using was enclosed on all four sides by cliffs. It was like a secret beach—like a dome, or like the school arenas. To get out to the open ocean, we’d have to dip down into an underwater tunnel. It was the kind of place you’d shoot a movie. But the IS here, and their equipment, were what we’d come here to test. Of course, since we’d be piloting, everyone was in their IS suit. Being at the sea just made them seem even more like swimsuits.

“Shinonono. If you could come over here for a moment.”

“Yes, ma’am.” Houki, carrying gear for the Uchigane, walked over toward Chifuyu.

“Starting today, you’ve got your own pers—”

“Chiiiiiichaaaaan!”

As an engine roared, a human form swooped close through clouds of sand. Wow, she’s fast. It seemed like she was piloting an IS, but the real problem was who she was.

“Tabane...”

And so it was. Shinonono Tabane, the genius, had chosen to barge in uninvited on our class trip.

“Hey there! Long time no see, Chichan! Gimme a hug, Show me that you love me— WAH!”

Tabane’s leap was stopped with a single open palm directly across her face. Chifuyu dug her fingers in, too. She really was merciless.

“Quiet down, Tabane.”

“Mmph... Your iron claw is as sharp as ever.”

Tabane was no slouch either, given that she was able to slip out of it. Alighting on the ground, she turned toward Houki.

“Heyo!”

“Hello...”

“It’s been so long, hasn’t it? How many years? You’ve gotten so big, Houki! Especially your breasts!”

Bam!

“I’ll hit you.”

“You’re supposed to say that before you hit someone... Especially

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