Mine to Claim [Reverse Harem]

1|Emergency

Arisia

I have thought that since I have died once, the possibility of death wouldn't bother me any more. I mean, I already experienced it, surely I wouldn't care again, right?

I was so damn wrong.

It still fucking bothers me.

I gritted my teeth as I tried to control my mecha, trying to stabilize its huge figure from the chaotic disturbance of the worm hole.

The whispering death and the will to live kept fighting.

And it's up to me who will win.

Is my strength and mental energy reserves more than enough to resist the chaotic pull of the wormhole, or will it drain me of everything, including my life?

My trusted partner, Xiva, my sentient mecha, accompanied me through the struggle.

A huge chunk of its metallic hand succumbed to the pull and was destroyed.

Xiva has accompanied me through my 10 years of fighting the zergs. It shielded me more than enough for me to emerge victorious against those vicious bugs.

And I have faith that Xiva will pull through this.

"Master, Xiva is entering emergency protection mode."

Xiva's voice, tailored to my liking, resounded in my ears.

But still, even with such faith, Xiva entered the last resort.

I closed my eyes in despair as a cool touch enveloped my whole body, protecting me like a cocoon.

Mechas have a protective mechanism for its owners in case of emergencies. The capsule.

The mecha will sacrifice and discard its huge chunk of zeta metal to encapsulate their owner, and also force them to a deep sleep to save their mental reserves.

This will give their owners a chance to survive. But as an exchange, the mecha will sacrifice its sentience.

For the advanced, sentient, and loyal Mechas, giving their owners a second chance of survival is more important than their own sentience.

Xiva is the same.

"I will protect you, Master." Xiva's voice faded as my consciousness dived deep into sleep.