Theo was optimistic as he went to find him and asked to browse the data, but there was one fact he had forgotten.
“I’m also under disciplinary action and can’t access it.”
Many privileges were lost not only by me but also by Theo, who was right in front of me, and Klugger lying in the infirmary, who couldn’t access the data either.
“Can’t even check at all?”
“It’s possible to check, but I can’t take a look inside.”
Only I could not open it at all, while Theo and Klugger had varying degrees of disciplinary actions.
“Just checking would be fine.”
“Weren’t you going to tear it apart and use it?”
“No. It needs to be tailored for the equipment used on Earth.”
The hacking tool we made together with Klugger back then was intended to check the internal data of the suit. Since the system used was different, what we used at that time couldn’t be applied to Earth.
Even if Spacystro’s technology was advanced, it wouldn’t miss the computers used by the Earth Defense Union, which have external network access.
Therefore, extracting data through an external device rather than a network would be most efficient.
And finally, a girlfriend would carry out this action.
“Found it.”
When Theo found the old hacking tool in the archive and immediately activated the program, he stared intently at the monitor.
“But can you make it? You made it with Klugger before, didn’t you?”
“I helped, but I did most of it, so it should be fine. The problem is that it’s been a while since I’ve worked on it, so I’m not sure if it will work well.”
With the thought of doing whatever it takes, I moved the hacking tool program and grabbed a laptop used at headquarters.
I recalled the times when I lived very sensitively in the past. Although I feel more emotionally stable now than back then, I might still get a bit sensitive.
Upon returning home, I intended to go straight to my room to work, but I stopped when I saw the red-haired girl sitting in the living room.
“Where’s SuA?”
“She went out with Green for a bit.”
Usually, SuA would be playing games on the sofa in the living room, but today, SuA wasn’t there, and Yubin was sitting in her place.
Galaxy had come home and briefly went out with SuA.
“What a twist of events.”
I know very little about the dynamics among the girlfriends. All I know is their interactions when they’re with me, not how they interact with each other.
Predicting the atmosphere when Galaxy and SuA are together is difficult.
Of course, the personalities of my girlfriends in the HunterKiller team are all different.
The biggest difference is between Galaxy and SuA.
Both rarely go out, but they differ greatly in other aspects.
It’s interesting that these two went out together.
“Did you stay alone after they left?”
“Yeah. Just sat and played on my smartphone.”
Not only is it work, but it’s also not right to just leave a girlfriend alone in the living room.
I put down the laptop on the dining table and returned to the living room, sitting next to her and leaning in close.
“Came back from headquarters?”
“Yeah. Had to investigate. Had some things to gather too.”
Yubin instinctively leaned into my embrace when I leaned in.
I stroked Yubin’s hair and fiddled with her soft cheek.
“Find anything?”
“No. Just started again, so couldn’t find anything, but I did find a method.”
“Method?”
If the program was completed, I needed someone to extract data from the PC of a headquarters officer, and Yubin was right there.
The idea of hacking into the PCs at the Earth Defense Union Seoul Headquarters came to mind because she had talked about headquarters before.
She, as the leader of the team, would likely find it easier to approach higher-ups compared to other members.
But is it okay to bring this up and ask for help directly?
The girlfriends already knew I was investigating the hyper-human. To get more solid information, I needed to look at Earth Defense Union data.
But asking them to extract that data is another matter.
Yubin studied programming to create various programs while studying aerospace engineering. She would understand my program better than anyone else.
Even with some protection, she would definitely be able to break through it.
“That’s the thing.”
With hesitation, I cautiously opened the conversation. But the words didn’t come out immediately. I wondered if it was really okay to ask for such a favor.
If I ever felt disillusioned with Spacystro and wanted to leave, and if my loved one asked me to help extract information from within Spacystro, would I be able to help?
Regardless of emotions, I would certainly hesitate.
There’s no guarantee that the girlfriends won’t hesitate. Moreover, the feelings of those directly facing me would surely differ.
Hayang and SuA had already expressed their intention to join Spacystro. Asking these two might be psychologically easier.
But just because it’s easier to entrust it to two people doesn’t mean I can ignore the others. If I ignore them, I might continue to feel uncomfortable with the girlfriend I would have to ask later.
“Older Brother.”
Seeing me hesitate to speak, Yubin, who was in my arms, looked up and called me softly.
Her lips and eyes were slightly smiling, and seeing her face instantly made me feel that there was nothing to worry about.
Her gaze seemed to say that she was ready to hear whatever I had to say.
Our eyes met, and we lightly kissed, making my heart lighter.
“I’m going to make a hacking tool.”
Feeling relieved, I decided to tell her about my current plan.
“Hacking?”
“Yeah. It seems best to extract data from the PCs of Earth Defense Union officers.”
“…”
Yubin said nothing.
It didn’t seem like she was rejecting my idea; she probably wanted to think about it further.
“Starting now, the plan is to connect a USB to the PC and transfer data from the PC to my side via a Spacystro network program installed on the USB.”
While the explanation was brief, many things needed to be considered.
Firstly, the network of PCs used on Earth must not be affected. As high-ranking officials of a large organization like the Earth Defense Union use these PCs, they might detect something.
Additionally, connecting a USB to the PC requires caution. A program that prevents recognition of the USB is necessary.
Installing the Spacystro network program and minimizing transmission time are also important.
Just thinking about it made me feel overwhelmed.
“You want me to do that for you?”
Since I brought up the topic, Yubin had already understood my intention.
I’ll create the program, and Yubin will insert it into the head commander’s PC.
Since I can’t go to the Earth Defense Union headquarters myself, I have to ask one of the girlfriends.
“Yes.”
Without any additional words, I gave a straightforward answer. Yubin fell silent, seemingly processing the information in her head.
She must be feeling hesitant. Of course, she would hesitate. It’s natural to hesitate, given how much she cares about me and how long she has been part of the Earth Defense Union.
If Yubin refused right here, I would fully understand.
Even if Yubin had the same intentions as Hayang or SuA to leave the Earth Defense Union and join Spacystro, she couldn’t act on it immediately.
Red was deep in thought.
While A’s request was significant, it reminded him of the meeting with Seira not long ago.
Would he be able to follow A if A decided to leave Earth someday?
Before making a decision, A’s request might have accelerated the timing of A’s departure from Earth.
Red knew A was investigating the hyper-human for their sake and for his own.
If this mission succeeded, it could significantly help many hyper-humans, including themselves.
At the same time, it could accelerate Spacystro’s invasion, bringing forward the end of an uncertain invasion.
A smile spread across Red’s face.
When their eyes met, Red felt that A was eager to solve immediate problems rather than distant future ones.
Solving these problems required the efforts of his girlfriends, including Red, who was currently talking to him.
Given A’s sincere efforts for them, Red couldn’t refuse.
Extracting information from the Earth Defense Union was uncomfortable for Red as a team leader. However, a new priority emerged.
A was trying to resolve immediate issues for the girlfriends. Thus, Red decided to act for the present rather than worry about the future.
“Okay.”
Yubin, who had been lost in thought, suddenly smiled and said to me.
“Huh? Really, it’s fine?”
Even though I had asked for her help, I wasn’t entirely confident it was the right thing. Both Yubin and I belonged to the same group. And Yubin was working hard for the Earth Defense Union.
“I’ve suspected there might be issues within the Earth Defense Union for a while. There are many things I want to know.”
The Earth Defense Union’s internal performance manipulation was already known to Spacystro. Along with that, Yubin likely had various concerns over the years.
Beyond the right and wrong of actions, Yubin might want to help me and satisfy her own curiosity from the past years.
“Okay. I’ll try to make it as soon as possible.”
Smiling happily that Yubin agreed to my request, I hugged her. Yubin also hugged me, stroking my back, and we shared our warmth for a moment.
“What are you doing?”
As we were hugging, a voice from behind made us release the hug and turn around.
SuA and Galaxy were standing at the entrance of the living room, watching Yubin and me.
“You’re back? What did you two do?”
I greeted the two who had just returned from outside with a light wave and asked what they had done.
Galaxy blushed and glanced at me, while SuA approached the sofa and picked up a gamepad on the table.
“Green is also coming to our house.”
“Huh?”
I wasn’t the first to react to that statement. Yubin, who had been hugging me moments ago, responded with a questioning tone to SuA’s words, and Galaxy smiled when our eyes met.
