Chapter 34: Knot!
The moment consciousness returned to his body, Vane couldn't even figure out what he was in......
All the memories seem to have suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Suddenly, at this moment, she was covered with a sense of disobedience that even she couldn't explain and accept.
However, the fact that she was still alive made her breathe a sigh of relief.
"Really, I would have made such a low-level mistake, I wonder what happened to those guys?"
"If it's those guys, even without my command, they can find a way to turn defeat into victory, right?"
At this moment, there is nothing else to do but believe this.
Thinking so, she realized that the place she was in was a protruding rock on a cliff halfway up the mountain.
"Picked up a life......"
If it weren't for this, I'm afraid I'd be crushed by now, right?
It looked like a small platform......
"Sure enough, my luck has never been bad, and this time is the same."
I couldn't help but think of this, and she actually laughed out loud very naturally-
But if this situation is seen by Gahaerys, with her serious personality in everything, she will inevitably be preached-
"Why are you still laughing when you're in a critical situation?!"
She's sure to say that.
Reprimands like this are almost callousing.
But—" It is also said that we must find a way to get out of here as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble. ”
Then she tried to restart Brunhilde, but in the blink of an eye, a shrill metallic sound sounded from the tactical machine, and in an instant she noticed something-
"It's not going to strike, is it?"
If that's the case, wouldn't that be wonderful......
After a while, an error message appeared on the main display: "30% damage rate of the sub-engine; The output power of the main engine stopped unexpectedly, and it could not be started again! ”
- Okay, this guy really took a break......
It makes sense to think about it, right? After all, it was a complete stall and fall from such a high place......
It's unbelievable if you're still unscathed.
The electronic sound, which tried its best to mimic the human voice, was still full of mechanical feeling.
"Is it only possible to fix it? But I don't know much about tactical aircraft rearmament......"
By the way, the communication device was also scrapped - that is, it couldn't even contact the guy.
"Really, why is this happening?"
"Riveria, help me......"
You don't have to look to understand how frustrated Vane is right now.
However, no one will give her the so-called answer to this kind of question, which is similar to self-talk.
"The whole team listens to the order, and now we will start the clean-up mission! Take them out in one go with a bracket formation! ”
"Let these inferior creatures taste the fruits of our training day and night!"
Percival was preoccupied with dodging the bombardment that looked like a beam; While giving orders as if they were making a decision!
"Yes!"
None of the members doubted, but only Gahaerys was concerned about the numerical disparity between the enemy and the enemy, and disagreed—
"Patsy, if we use a quadripartite to surround the formation, we must once again disperse our combat forces......"
"Is it really okay for everyone to have to deal with two enemies at the same time? If there's a slight mistake, the whole army will be wiped out......"
"It's okay, these guys are very good at ranged attacks and teamwork, but they also have a fatal flaw—"
As soon as Parcival's words fell, Gahaerys suddenly pondered—
"But they move very slowly from one to another, and they don't have time to help their companions......"
"So just cut off the tie and you're good to go. You mean that, right? ”
"You really deserve to be called a military advisor, and you understand so quickly-"
"Alright, that's all for now, everyone disperse!"
As a result, the four of them occupied the four directions of the southeast, northwest, as if they were teleporting......
The action is simply amazing!
In this way, those guys' retreat was cut off in an instant!
"The show is only beginning now! Come on—"
This was followed by an assault and a hail of bullets from all directions!
"Pay attention to dodge the shelling and get moving!"
Percival conveyed the order as if in a hurry; While precisely controlling the glide height and angle of the tactical aircraft......
At the same time, in the interval between shelling and shelling, seize the gap and fight back mercilessly and without hesitation!
And make sure that every attack actually works......
To be honest, it was harder than it was to reach the sky, and yet she had to force herself to do it.
Because the amount of ammunition is not infinite, not even a little can be wasted.
"Hey, that's tough!" In the blink of an eye, an artillery shot from in front of the eyes went around the radar blind spot at a tricky angle!
In the end, it actually broke out of the ground directly below!
"What the hell!?"
Soon she found herself locked in—
"Damn it!"
Even Percival can only do his best to raise the altitude of the tactical aircraft at this moment-
However, if you try your best to raise it like this, it will consume a lot of energy......
If this continues, the power core may ...... Start warning in advance!
And if you don't think about it, you'll be caught up after all!
- What to do?!
"Really, do you like me that much?!"
After complaining, I saw that she suddenly changed to swooping down with all her might-
And in an instant, the depth and speed are instantly increased to the limit that can be allowed!
"Wouldn't it? Will it crash if it goes on like this?! ”
What the hell are you thinking? As expected, Gahaerys's voice came from the communications device.
"Slow down, are you crazy?!"
"Less nonsense!"
- Shut up and watch!
Immediately afterwards, I saw that Percival suddenly switched weapons at the moment when he was about to hit the ground-
"Miller, get out of the way!"
But in an instant, she realized that it was too late to remind......
There happened to be a beast in front of him, opening his bloody mouth!
It was clearly charging up for the next shell, and it locked onto Miller in the distance.
But the guy didn't notice it at all—
"Oops!"
In the blink of an eye, with the splash of blood, she slashed the Titan level in front of her into two pieces neatly!
At the same time, it used its corpse as a shield to successfully defend against the ensuing shelling!
At the last moment, I finally caught up-
"It doesn't matter, right? Miller? ”
"Huh? What the? ”
This guy, even at this point, didn't understand what was going on behind him just a step away......
- Really, it's enough to stay this far......
Immediately after the deafening explosion, she used the shelling that was originally aimed at her to block in an instant!
And managed to bounce back at just the right angle! ——
So far, the price she has paid is the complete scrapping of the main engine of the tactical aircraft!
However, the remaining four auxiliary engines are still providing the required energy at 100% output throughout.
No problems at all!
"I'm scared to death, please use some safe methods in the future, okay?"
"If we go on like this, we will all be scared to death by you sooner or later!"
Complaining is complaining, but everyone is unharmed.
"Speaking of Gahaerys, haven't you done it yet? Need a hand? ”
"No, you just take care of yourself!"
- Just stop talking nonsense, that's not good for the heart......
As soon as the words fell, there was the sound of a knife falling.
"Percival calls all the staff, and the people who are still alive can please reply to each other?"
"What do you mean by that? It's like we're all dead—"
Seeing Miller can't help but squeeze away from everyone to grab the microphone and roar, she can't help but smile.
At the same time, he exhaled a long breath......
"It seems that all the staff are unharmed...... Uh-huh, very good! ”
"So, don't write that satisfied and triumphant attitude on your face......"
I don't know why it's super upset!
Gahaerys couldn't hold back anymore after listening to Miller's words—
I saw her laughing; While deliberately fanning the flames.
"But seriously, it's all your command and dispatch ......"
"That's right, thanks to you, we were able to wipe out each other unscathed."
"So...... Thank you, Captain!
In the blink of an eye, everyone's unhesitating thanks obviously made her a little embarrassed.
However, although she felt shy, she accepted it calmly.
"Next, let's find a way to search for Brunhilde and Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"And Henry, please inform everyone of what just happened, and let ...... if they can handle it over there."
"Understood, leave it to me-"
"I see, then I'll tell them exactly what you said......"
"What? Her Royal Highness the Princess is missing!? Henry, haven't you woken up yet? ”
The first person to receive the communication was a tall man, who at this moment was also appointed as the head of the detachment.
And on the other side of the valley from Loki, they carried out a guerrilla clearance mission-
"We need to lie to you, Owen, and there's no way I'm going to joke about that."
"Really?"
In the tactical plane, his originally relaxed smile suddenly froze-
"I'd rather you're kidding me by saying that!"
Finally, I couldn't help but wail out......
"I'll vent your damn emotions later, and come over and help if you have time!"
"Got it, give me some time, I can't get my hands off a little now......"
As soon as he finished speaking, Henry turned off the communication.
"Next ......"
At the same time, Loki got the same news, but he wasn't as surprised as Owen -
"Oh? You don't seem surprised, do you? ”
Facing Loki, who had half a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, it was Henry who leaked his doubts.
"What's so strange? Her Royal Highness the princess only brought a small number of people......"
"And if you leave most of your instant combat power to us, it's only natural that there will be such a result, right?"
"No, it's better to say that this is the result that is more accurate."
"Hmph...... I really don't get along with you. ”
Faced with such an exclamation, Loki replied as if he didn't care-
"Thank you so much."
I always feel that the conversation between the two seems to have a deep meaning.
"Mayin Hall, let everyone pull back."
However, compared to his surprising calmness, Mainhall on the side had an expression as if he had seen the end of the world.
"Her Royal Highness the princess is missing......"
"How could it be ......!"
Then I saw that she kept repeating this sentence.
"Calm down......"
But she didn't seem to take Loki seriously at all......
No, it should be completely when he doesn't exist, right?
"Sergeant Main Hall!"
It wasn't until Loki suddenly raised her voice that she came to her senses.
"Repeat the order—"
"Huh? ...... just now"
"You......"
Immediately afterward, in the blink of an eye, Mainhall fell into a situation where she was blushing and speechless......
"I'm so sorry, Captain Loki!"
Loki, who sighed, had to repeat it again.
But he added another one to the original -
"Notify the demolition team and prepare to blast the canyon...... At the same time, we have to prepare for retreat! ”
"I see. That ......"
After listening, Mainhall did not immediately turn away, but hesitated too obviously......
"If you have something to say, just say it, after all, I hate muddy guys the most."
With Loki's permission, she didn't hesitate to throw out her own questions-
"If we all get out of the canyon, what will the villagers do? I mean, can you-"
However, before she could finish her words, she was rejected.
"If you want to ask if you can take them with you and leave, then my answer is no."
"Our mission has been accomplished. Now we have to retreat while the enemy has not yet come to his senses! ”
After listening to his answer, Main Hall obviously became agitated-
"Do you want to leave them alone?!"
"Of course, why do you think those Monera monsters have been trying to storm this canyon until now?"
Faced with this question, she was dumbfounded.
There was no doubt that she knew why Loki was asking, but she didn't want to admit it.
So Loki didn't hesitate to speak for her: "Of course, it's because there's a lot of food here......"
"It's not just us, but the villagers who are being fed on them as well."
That's why they're desperate to capture this place.
"And I just took advantage of that to buy time to investigate the structure of the entire canyon and develop countermeasures. And now all the steps have been completed—"
"Are you using all those villagers as bait?"
Despite his best efforts to hear a different answer from Loki, he generously admitted it -
"That's right."
"It's not just them, it's us who are bait before that."
"Your words should have been aware of this. And why ask knowingly? ”
"And now in order for us to be able to get out of the canyon that is about to be blasted, they must still exist as bait, that is to say, they must still exist."
“......”
Mainhall clenched his fists as if he didn't say a word at this moment......
Although I had heard more or less before, the man in front of me was a man who would do whatever it took to achieve his goals.
But she always thought that that kind of thing was just a rumor, and even longed for Loki to take the lead on the bloody battlefield.
And always take this as an example to hone their skills and strength.
However, however...... It was only at this moment that she felt that she had truly seen this man-
"Captain Loki, you...... What a disappointment for me! ”
"It's nothing, if you have to say it, we're each other, right?"
"And there's no way I'm going to let the whole team die for the lives of dozens of people I don't know."
"Because then no matter how much you weigh the pros and cons, it will be an insult to me."
"What ......"
"Is that so?"
Mainhall bit her lip at this moment, obviously wanting to fight back without hesitation......
Retorted mercilessly, but she could only say such things......
"Why?"
Why can't I even refute it......
"Is this also an order? If so, I'll pass it on to others. ”
Why give up......
And Loki didn't hesitate to admit it-
"Of course, it's not just a conversation between us.
"Also, you don't have to blame yourself for that."
"In the final analysis, it is I who makes the decision, so if Her Royal Highness the Princess has any reproach afterwards, the responsibility is also borne by me. You just need to be responsible for the execution. ”
"Really? I got ......."
There is no doubt that at this moment, Main Hall hates his weakness more than ever.
- Knowing that Loki's order was too ruthless, he still chose to carry it out.
For though the order is too cold-blooded and cruel, there is no doubt about it...... He was right.
"Really, it's still the same as before, you ......"
"But in this hellish place, that kind of woman's kindness will become the Achilles' heel, right?"
Facing the empty tent, Loki muttered to himself.
"But, you're just as upright and naïve as ever, right? At least it makes me feel like I'm still a flesh-and-blood human......"
The thought that slowly popped up in his mind made his face full of wry smiles in the blink of an eye.
"This is not the time to think about this—"
So, he immediately set about writing a letter. But it was a letter without a purpose......
On the other hand, Tina and Warwick are on their way to search for Sprunte, when they face a call from Henry-
"If you talk nonsense again, be careful that I really tear you apart!"
Obviously, before he finished speaking, he was scolded by Tina as if he couldn't help but say something.
"It's useless for you to yell at me. No matter how much you don't believe me, it's an indisputable fact. ”
"That's all!"
Then he unilaterally shut down the communication.
However, Tina was so angry at this moment that she gritted her teeth at Henry's words-
"What the hell is that guy trying to do? He didn't hesitate to make up such a lie! ”
Yes...... Wait a minute-
"Anyway, you calm down first, I don't think that kid has any need to lie-"
As soon as the words fell, in the face of her sudden glare, Warwick couldn't help but feel a chill on his back in the face of her murderous gaze that he didn't need to look at.
"You know that, right? Henry's guy always only said what was necessary, and although he never took the initiative to talk to anyone, he unexpectedly hated lies the most. ”
"So in that regard, there's no need for that guy to lie......"
"And the reason why he is so concise as possible to convey to you shows that this matter is not groundless, right?"
"You mean, it's true? Did it really happen? ”
Warwick just nodded and said it was very likely.
"There's no need for him to say anything about this panic—"
"If that's the case, what about Sprunte? Haven't found that guy yet, have you? ”
"Shall we search for another hour? If you still don't find anything, you turn back, what do you think? ”
At this moment, Tina could only agree with silence.
At the same time, on the busy street, there is a conspicuous girl in a dark gray trench coat, constantly shuttling between the various post offices on the street.
However, the replies were-
"We're sorry, but it's closed today...... Why don't you go somewhere else and ask? ”
She...... Tina had to run around for it.
"Why, today?! Why? It's not a weekend, is it? ”
With such a question, she couldn't help but confirm the date again, but the answer she got remained the same.
"Could it be that someone is deliberately doing something to get in the way?"
"No, but is it really possible? If it's possible, then the only possibility is — "
However, she then denied her speculation......
Because, it's too much to suspect others without any evidence, right?
At this time, a young man's voice suddenly drifted into his ears-
"That's right, miss. Being too suspicious and cranky is not a good thing after all. ”
"Also, you seem to need help. Well, am I right? ”
At this moment, Tina looked up at the young man standing on the roof staring at her, smiling slightly.
Dressed in a red shirt and a trench coat like a silver wrap, he has jasper-like eyes and short golden hair.
"You are?"
However, the moment she came back to her senses, he disappeared silently from the roof, and then gently patted himself on the shoulder from behind.
"Wow?!"
"I've seen you look so anxious since just now—"
"The reason why I didn't say anything was because ...... If you rush forward to ask, you will be warned, right? ”
"It's the same right now...... Okay, so do you really need my help? ”
As soon as the words fell, I saw that he immediately showed a smile like the rising sun......
But that's a little bit of a joke.
"I do really want someone to help me right now, but before that tell me which side you're on?"
Sure enough, he was mercilessly guarded......
"Well, that's true, which means you want to know if I'm friend or foe, right?"
"There's no way I'm going to trust you unconditionally without asking anything, let alone if you're an enemy—"
"Hahahaha, what an interesting young lady."
"But this courage is also sassy enough, at first I thought you were the kind of girl who can't help but be weak."
Tina's expression looked visibly gloomy—
"Hey—"
"Don't turn your face, although it was indeed my fault for not reporting my name in the first place."
"I'm not your enemy, though. At least that's true. ”
Even when he said it, Tina was skeptical.
"In that case, who are you?"
"I suppose you're more familiar with another name than my own, right?"
Then, in the moment when she was confused, he said the name—
And judging by Tina's astonishment, his words were not exaggerated......
"I am a member of the Knights Templar. If you say that, I wonder if I can gain your trust? ”