We jumped another two more tis before we reached our destination.
The system had a single white dwarf as a star and what seed like an asteroid belt orbiting around said star.
As far as I could see, there were no planets in this system at all but there was an extrely large man made station that was built to also orbit the star as well.
We flew directly towards the station and several figures flew out of the station to head directly towards us.
Our scanners zood in on them and I quickly realised they were Exo-Knights that had been launched to intercept us.
They sped over to us and stopped in front of us, blocking our way.
A notification ca from my console indicating a call from one of the pilots and I tapped on the console to answer the call.
In front of was an auburn haired young man with striking blue eyes and he spoke out in a rather smooth voice.
"Stop right there. This is a restricted area! No one that is unaffiliated is allowed to enter!"
Before I could even say anything, another screen appeared beside the first screen to show Theresa looking flustered.
"Anthony!! What are you doing?!"
The guy who contacted first looked surprised to see her, "A... Ah, Theresa? Why are you... Oh. Sorry, I didn’t see your ship. I’m guessing these people are allowed to be here?"
Theresa pouted, "Of course! In fact, the one you are speaking to is going to be your coworker!"
He turned his attention back to , "Oh... You’re a new test pilot? I... See..."
I could feel his gaze lowering towards my chest area where the top of my suit was unzipped to show a large amount of cleavage.
Hey... Can’t bla , ok? Lea had co by earlier and wanted so fun tis with so I let her suckle on my puppies before we jumped to this system.
That’s why I’m a bit underdressed at the mont but it’s fine since the screen only shows the upper part of my body!
Renata must have felt his gaze because she went ahead to zip up my suit without saying anything, hiding my cleavage entirely.
He coughed when he realised he had been caught, "Ahem... In that case, please allow to welco you! Forgive for my... Earlier words. You have to understand that security is important here."
Theresa rolled her eyes, "Sure, sure. Just get a move on already."
The call ended and the Exo-Knights in front of us turned around to start flying towards the station.
We followed behind them and we reached a part of the station that was jutting out where several ships were also docked at the docking arm.
Theresa’s ship separated from ours and headed towards one of the docking bays, allowing us to fly towards one as well.
I gave the announcent through the ship to let everyone on board know that we would be docking soon and to prepare for disembarkation before getting out of the Captain’s chair.
I trusted Renata to dock the ship so I got up and headed towards the cargo bay.
Heeled boots ford over my feet as I uncrossed my legs to put them on the ground, the boots continuing to materialise up my legs to transform into pants.
Having Renata as instant clothes is so convenient.
My heels clacked rhythmically against the ground as I walked through the corridor.
When I reached the armoury, I considered leaving my shotgun behind since this was technically a private company’s workplace but I decided to just bring it along anyway. If they want to disarm, they can tell to do that when I’m there.
I stepped into the cargo bay and found that the rest of my girls were already there.
"You girls are fast," I comnted.
"Ehehehe~ Of course~ You called us here, didn’t you?"
That’s not what I ant but whatever...
Our ship slowly ca to a stop as our docking bay latched onto the station’s.
We stood in front of the hatch as the doors cycled open, revealing a rather clean looking corridor in front of us.
The docking arm was designed to allow multiple ships to dock on either side of the arm. Thus, I wasn’t surprised to see the docking hatch directly opposite of us cycling open to reveal Theresa and several other people alongside her.
I assu those were also staff mbers like her.
Theresa imdiately walked up to with a smile on her lips, "Miss Tera! Welco to The Barracks! This is where we test our Exo-Knights and also train our pilots!"
"I’m guessing that’s the na of the station?" I asked.
She nodded, "That’s right! And if you are interested, the system is known as The Training Grounds and it’s fully owned by us!"
Well... I can see the reason for the naming...
Right as I was about to ask her what was expected of us here, footsteps ca from down the hall and I turned to see the sa guy that had stopped us running towards us.
"Theresa!" The guy called out excitedly.
I wondered if there was another problem for him to run towards us until he stopped in front of Theresa to pull her into a hug and kiss her on the lips.
Theresa gasped but kissed him back, only to push him away after a while to hide her face.
"St... Stop! Oh my gosh, Anthony... We’re at work right now!"
He grinned, "Oh co one, it’s fine. Our bosses aren’t here anyway."
The guy tried to lean forward for a kiss again but Theresa covered his mouth with her palm.
"Co on, I said to stop! I told you we’re at work! In fact, I’m working right now!"
Theresa nodded in my direction and the guy turned to eye us before stepping back to grin at us.
He gave us a mock salute, "Hey! Na’s Anthony! Veteran Exo-Knight pilot working for this wonderful company! Been here for about six years now so you can call your senior! I heard all of you would also be test pilots?"
Theresa quickly pushes him away, "Shoo! Shoo! You will get your chance to talk to them later! I still need to do orientation!"
He chuckled and winked in our direction before he walked off, giving us a backward wave.
Theresa let out a sigh before turning back to , "I am so sorry about that... Anthony is indeed a veteran pilot in our company and he’s quite good too. He ans well so please don’t judge him too harshly..."
I pointed at her, "I take it he’s your..."
"My boyfriend, yes... And before you ask, it’s not against company policy to be dating your coworkers so please don’t worry. Ah, actually, you don’t even need to worry since you are just here temporarily, Miss Tera."
I’m guessing she was referencing the fact that I was in a relationship with my crew mbers who will now also be my coworkers while we’re here.
Even though I didn’t exactly tell her that I was in a relationship with them, I guess it wasn’t that hard to guess considering my girls didn’t try to hide it and were especially touchy during the ’interview’.
I shook my head, "Don’t worry about it. So... What happens now?"
She straightened herself, trying to get so of her dignity back after that public display of affection earlier.
"Ahem... I’ll give you and your crew a quick orientation of the place and get you girls settled into your rooms. Umm... If I rember correctly, there is one of you who will not be joining as a pilot, correct?"
I nodded and gestured towards Renata who was still wearing her maid uniform and standing a step behind .
"Just her," I answered.
"And I understand she will be staying with you?"
"That is correct."
"No worries, our pilots usually bunk with one other pilot so we can fit her in the sa room as you. But I’m afraid one of you would need to share a room with another--"
"I will," Yumiko volunteered herself before she could finish her words.
"Oh, understood! I will take note of that. Ahem... Shall we?" She asked, gesturing towards the corridor.
She started to walk and we followed her, Theresa’s tail swishing behind her.
"During your contract period, you would be staying on the station and working on testing so of our Exo-Knights as required in live and virtual simulations. While you are here, I will be acting as your manager and if there’s anything you need or any questions you have, please look for !"
That made a little curious, "I thought you were supposed to be in charge of sales? Why are you also occupying this role?"
She turned back to smile at , "Hehe~ I requested to be allowed to act as your manager while you are employed with us you see~ I am really interested in seeing how you perform with our Exo-Knights! Corporate granted my request since I have experience in this role before and because I’m the one who scouted you!"
Fair enough...
Anyway, I guess we’re officially temp employees now?
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