Takahiro is an ordinary office worker, whose everyday life revolves around computers, network maintenance, and the occasional escape into his favorite science-fiction video game, Stella Online.
However, his routine takes an unexpected turn when he suddenly awakens inside the cockpit of a spaceship, in the middle of an unfamiliar galaxy.
Even stranger, the world surrounding him looks exactly like the universe from the game he used to play. Apparently, this isn’t a dream, and there is no logout button.
Now, he has become the owner and pilot of an impressive spacecraft called the “ASX-08 Krishna”, and thanks to his knowledge of Stella Online, he quickly familiarizes himself with the ship’s controls and defensive systems.
Hiro soon takes his new ship out for a spin, but his peaceful exploration doesn’t last long. A group of space pirates want to steal his spacecraft and cargo. Rather than surrendering, Hiro uses the Krishna’s impressive firepower to defeat the attackers.
His next destination is a spaceport, where he hopes to sell his recovered materials and learn more about his surroundings. Unfortunately, his arrival raises several questions. Neither Hiro nor his spaceship appears in the local records, and the authorities become suspicious about his identity.
Fortunately, Serena, a high ranked officer intervenes. And after questioning him about his arrival in the Termein System, she concludes that he isn’t a spy and allow him to continue.
Then, Hiro encounters Elma, a young woman who immediately recognizes him as a newcomer. He manages to convince her to show him around, and help him register in the mercenaries guild.
Hiro performs remarkably well in their evaluation, earning a Gold score, just one level below Platinum. Elma is understandably surprised, especially considering that it took her five years to reach Silver.
(目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので, 一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい)
