I don't want to be an elf!

She had originally intended to build good relationships with the other orc warriors on the ship and let them have more contact with the Golden Fairy.

Unexpectedly, because of this accident, she not only failed to achieve her goal, but was also placed under house arrest.

Regardless, there's nothing we can do about it.

After all, given the huge mess he'd made in the cafeteria, it was already a stroke of luck that the captain hadn't personally come to visit him.

Tohka Yatogami sighed, thinking to herself.

"I'll have to be a little more well-behaved these next few days on the ship."

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Eve of the Battle

Everything proceeded smoothly and in an orderly manner in the following days.

Because Tohka Yatogami caused trouble, she was confined to her room and could not leave except to use the toilet.

Learning, of course, never stopped.

This caused Tohka Yatogami immense suffering.

I originally thought it would be a fun monster-hunting journey that required no thinking and only involved swinging my sword.

I never expected that I would have to learn so much before fighting monsters.

Even without playing the fool, it's difficult to memorize everything in a short period of time.

Under the cramming-style education of the three veteran Gold Fairy soldiers, Tohka Yatogami barely acquired the minimum amount of battlefield knowledge.

Although we are far from mature and still need to follow in the footsteps of our predecessors, at least we won't be attacked by our allies because of our naive mistakes.

Besides their studies, the relationship between the orc soldiers and the golden fairies is also worth mentioning.

Having defeated Simba, the lion-man soldier, in an arm-wrestling match, he has been surprisingly keeping his promise these past two days, sharing half of his food with her every meal.

This opportunity allowed the two to become acquainted.

After chatting with him a few more times, Yatogami Tohka discovered that this young man wasn't a bad person at heart.

All I can say is that he was a very proud orc warrior and didn't really have much of a problem with the lack of a race.

The reason they picked fights before was mostly because they couldn't stand seeing other orc warriors being as docile as kittens in front of them.

However, after witnessing a glimpse of Tohka Yatogami's power, he became her loyal follower.

Nephren's relationship with the pig chef seems to have improved as well. She works very hard and is highly regarded by him. He has even taught her a few recipes.

As for Chtholly and Athena, both were very talkative and cheerful girls. They also had the opportunity to interact with other races and got along well with many orc soldiers.

For Tohka Yatogami, this was an unexpected surprise.

Soon, time passed on the ship.

On the morning of the third day, the warship they were on finally rendezvoused with the Second Division.

At the Winged Army base that landed on the fifteenth floating island, orc soldiers, golden fairies, and Yatogami Tohka filed out of the warship.

After flying in the air for so long, being able to finally stand on solid ground again made Yatogami Tohka feel nostalgic and at ease.

However, the Golden Fairy and the other orc warriors were under different jurisdictions, and they could only go to their respective destinations.

After saying goodbye, Asya exclaimed, "This seems to be the best time we've ever gotten along with other races."

“When we were on the ship before, no one would greet us,” Chtholly nodded in agreement. “And there was no way we would say goodbye before leaving.”

“Because both sides had deep-seated stereotypes in the past,” Nephren said calmly. “The so-called apartheid laws did not help anyone; on the contrary, they deepened the divide.”

Orc warriors and golden fairies generally do not communicate with each other.

Because of apartheid, an invisible wall was erected between the two groups, preventing either side from truly understanding the other.

As far as the Golden Fairies are concerned, orcs dislike those without traits, so they need to stay away from them.

To the orc warriors, the Golden Fairy was aloof and mysterious, so they couldn't get close to her.

However, this is not true.

Indeed, there are quite a few people among the orc race who discriminate against those without stigmata. Because the golden fairies spend most of their time interacting with their own kind on their own floating islands, they naturally tend to be wary and distant when facing other races.

However, most orc races and golden fairies are not like that. Whether it is the discrimination against orcs without races or the aloof golden fairies, they are only a minority.

True equality can only come when all orc races begin to understand the Golden Fairies and realize that they are just ordinary beings like themselves.

While the military's segregation laws reduced the likelihood of conflict to some extent, they also widened the gap between the two sides.

In the end, all races on the floating continent islands will completely isolate the Golden Fairy.

Even if the military completely treats them as weapons, as puppets without independent will, there will be no racial opposition.

They will only stand by and watch coldly.

This is not due to the inherent flaws of orcs, nor has it been related to social education or racial culture; it is simply an inevitable result of alienation and estrangement.

Breaking down the barriers between races is the first and inevitable step towards granting the Golden Fairy equal social status with other races.

Tohka Yatogami was in a good mood.

Unexpectedly, because of the trouble he caused on the ship, the relationship between the orc warrior and the other golden fairies actually became much closer.

Completing the main quest is clearly one step closer.

"Where are we going next?" Yatogami Tohka asked.

“We need to report directly to First-Class Military Attaché Grayrockpi,” Chtholly replied. “After that, he will arrange our accommodations.”

Although we have arrived at the fifteenth floating island, the battle to defend it has not yet begun.

In typical large-scale battles, the movements of the Sixth Beast are usually detected in advance by patrol teams, who then make predictions based on the speed at which it ascends.

The Golden Fairies usually arrive at the battle site one or two days before the Sixth Beast lands to prepare for the battle.

After confirming their target, the group arrived at the location where Gray Rock Skin was stationed on the fifteenth floating island.

"Welcome, my golden fairies."

Inside the command room of the Wing Army headquarters.

As usual, First Rank Military Officer Gray Rockpip, dressed in military uniform, stood up to greet the most important protagonists of this battle.

Gray Rock Skin seemed somewhat surprised to see the Golden Fairies appear, along with Yatogami Tohka following behind them.

"Why did you bring her along?" Gray Rock Skin asked. "Although the more Golden Fairies participating in this battle, the better, sending an amnesiac Golden Fairy onto the battlefield could easily lead to accidents."

“Lady Gray Rock Skin, we didn’t actually plan to bring Tohka along at first,” Chtholly, the team leader, replied. “But she sneaked onto the ship, so we had no choice but to bring her along.”

"I'm very strong, don't underestimate me."

With her hands on her hips, Yatogami Tohka proudly declared, "Furthermore, I've already learned the basics of military affairs and information about the Sixth Beast. No matter how many Sixth Beasts there are this time, I'll kill them all!"

"If that's the case, it doesn't matter. One more golden fairy means one more power."

Gray Rock Skin nodded, and without further ado, got to the point.

"The first batch of the Sixth Beast is expected to land tomorrow at noon. Warriors of the Golden Fairy, the fate of this island is in your hands."

Chapter Thirty: The Sixth Beast's Landing Day

Filled with a mixture of anticipation and excitement, Tohka Yatogami spent the night at the Goyū Army base.

The next day arrived quickly.

At noon, on the fifteenth floating island, an elf, three golden fairies, and nearly a hundred orc soldiers stood ready for battle.

Under the blazing sun, sweat beaded on the foreheads of many people.

Perhaps it was because of the heat, or perhaps it was because of tension.

Although the Golden Fairies arrived yesterday, the other ordinary soldiers arrived at least two weeks earlier.

In the past two weeks, they have set up countless cannons and fortifications on their island, doing everything they could.

Next came the moment when war would break out.

None of them left their posts.

Fear is understandable, shrinking back is normal, but running away is not allowed.

It was not only because of military regulations, but also because of the pride of being an orc.

Many orc warriors looked up at the golden fairies in mid-air, wielding ancient weapons and wearing fairy wings.

If even those young girls didn't back down, then they certainly wouldn't back down either.

"The first enemy has appeared! All troops, prepare!"

When the Eagle-Man sentries using binoculars spotted the black dot drifting in from the clouds, they shouted and gave instructions.

Yatogami Tohka summoned the Slaughtering Lord.

The golden fairies gripped their ancient weapons tightly.

Groups of orc warriors stood behind the cannons, their minds flashing back to scenes from their training.

Just then, a lion's roar came from among the orc warriors.

"Don't die, boss!"

Simba, the lion-man who had become completely familiar with Tohka Yatogami, waved his hand and shouted, "You can have the meat next time! You have to survive!"

In the sky, Yatogami Tohka turned around in surprise.

But then, as if he had understood something, he couldn't help but laugh.

"You too, you absolutely must survive!" she said, waving her hand. "If we meet again on the warship, I'll give you a three-second handicap when we arm wrestle!"

"That's what you said!"

Simba, seemingly oblivious to the stares of his colleagues and the orders of the army, openly conversed with Tohka Yatogami, offering his blessings to these warriors who would contribute the most to the defense of the fifteenth floating island.

This made Chtholly and the others feel genuinely envious.

"When did your relationship with him become so good?" Nephren asked.

“It’s so nice to be a fool,” Athena said.