There is no hope; There are no miracles either, as if everything was lost in the blink of an eye.

Even though he prayed to the seemingly unreachable sky, he received no answer.

It was as if even the prayer itself was not allowed.

"What do you think about war, or what do you think about being forced into war at our age?"

One day, in the common room, Lemuel asked thoughtfully, looking at the campfire burning in front of him.

After the recent meeting, listening to Retilia's speech, he gradually had the idea of "wanting to know this person".

This is where the question arises.

"It was a world full of nothing but death and blood, where there was no hope or miracle as a seemingly ethereal symbol. Simply put, hell. And we are the keys that open the gates of hell. ”

"If I had to say it, that's it."

"That is, you hate the current situation? In that case, why come to the front? ”

Retilia was a little surprised by his sharp instincts, but she didn't show any extra expression.

"You're right, I do hate it, either way."

"I even sometimes can't help but wonder if there is any value in protecting such a world, such a mutilated world."

"And then? Do you get the answer? ”

This is not only the question he asked Retilia, but also the question that has plagued him for a long, long time-

Why did you come to the middle of this hell without hesitation, and you might lose your life at any time?

"Isn't the answer over there?"

Then I saw her stretch out her hand and point out the window that seemed to be covered in silver.

In that ice-and-snow world, there are countless groups of children laughing and playing.

"Is that your answer?"

Facing his question again, the girl in front of her replied with a smile-

"Don't you think that smile is great?"

For this, Lemuel did not deny it, but unconsciously recognized it.

"But at the end of the day, that's just one of the reasons at best. And there's another reason—"

Speaking of this, Letilia coughed lightly a few times in a pretended seriousness, and then said-

"I need money. And now it's undoubtedly the most rewarding job. ”

As soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel struggled to hold back her laughter.

"What? Do you have an opinion? Your Highness? ”

In the blink of an eye, both her words and her eyes became very terrifying, which couldn't help but make Lemuel feel creepy.

"No, I didn't mean that. It's just that I think you're surprised and realistic. ”

- He tried to hold back his laughter; While speaking your mind.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was refuted mercilessly: "This is no way, I still have to take care of my sister, no matter which one is food, clothing, housing and transportation, it is a big expense!" Do you understand?! ”

Her appearance in a hurry to defend was unexpectedly cute.

However, the courage exuded at this moment is staggering......

"Got it, got it! So can you-"

Unknowingly, Lemuel was cornered and suddenly became overwhelmed.

But in the face of that bulging like a meat bun and being seriously angry, presumably, no one can deal with it calmly, right?

Especially when the distance from each other is within reach.

She was undoubtedly obsessed with her deliberate ridicule, but in a way that was unexpected.

And more importantly, I don't seem to feel shy at all.

"I'm sorry, I forgot what I just said."

"You don't need to say I'll do that too!"

In order to alleviate the stiff atmosphere of embarrassment that neither of them wanted to talk to the other, Lemuel tried to change the subject - "Anyway, how did you think about it?" ”

"What do you mean?"

Lettilia tilted her head in confusion.

"Isn't it obvious? In other words, ahem...... Marriage. ”

However, Retilia did not look surprised when he told him about it, but instead acted very calmly.

"If you're okay, I'm not going to object."

However, Lemuel revealed, "Is it really possible?" ”

Such an expression. That is, he has not yet made up his mind.

It's really a man who can't say anything, shouldn't the attitude at this time be a little more resolute?

"Don't you know? The research and development of tactical aircraft has always been led by the alliance......"

"The parts and raw materials required as well as the funds have always been self-financed and responsible for the transportation and integration."

"And lately, both camps seem to want a more tangible guarantee."

"I'm sorry, I didn't understand what you meant—"

Even Lemuel himself lamented his lack of understanding.

And Latilia didn't seem to care about this, but continued-

In other words, in order to prevent the deduction of R&D funds, and to prevent them from being passive in the supply of parts and raw materials, the alliance has pushed you in front of others as a 'guarantee'. And I'm doing the same thing...... In order to be able to get the latest tactical aircraft smoothly. ”

"I kind of get it, the ...... In other words, we became hostages of each other's camps, right? ”

Faced with his way of understanding, Lettilia quietly agreed.

In other words, this seemingly child's play marriage is actually just an implementation situation of a win-win deal, and I ...... Or rather, we are the insurance of that transaction. ”

"Of course, it was still claimed that this was a conclusion made to make the two sides more united, so the marriage between the two parties was decided."

At this point, Lemuel finally understood the whole thing.

However, he still can't accept this result-

"If you have the opposite approach and ideas from the top, I advise you to give up."

"This is undoubtedly an established matter, and it cannot be changed by you and me in a few words."

His thoughts were instantly seen through by the guy in front of him.

- Yes, what she said is undoubtedly the truth.

And Lemuel also understands that this is something that cannot be changed no matter what, but this kind of decision to completely ignore the wishes of both parties really cannot be accepted calmly. "But do you really like me?"

So, in order to confirm a certain point, he went straight to the point.

"No, not at all."

- That's exactly what happened...... You see, it's all too much and self-inflicted!

"In that case, are you going to implement this decision as well?"

"I don't think it's going to hurt me even if I did. That's all. ”

"And I don't like you though. But on the other hand, I don't hate you. Maybe it's possible that we can get along. What do you think? Want to give it a try? ”

- Don't like it, but don't hate it? In the blink of an eye, Lemuel was a little confused. Does this person regard marriage as an equal existence to a game?

"That's a marriage, huh? Once you do, there's no going back, you know? Second Lieutenant Retilia? ”

"Of course, I'm well aware of that. So, I'll do my best to make myself like you. ”

She said so, and every word did not drag the mud and water at all, but made a clear realization as if it were a matter of course!

"What do you say? It's not funny! ”

"I'm not kidding, I'm not good at it."

"So what I just said is my decision."

This person is serious, and there is nothing false or a lie in her words.

- "I'll do my best to like you." ”

She undoubtedly really intended to do what she said.

“...... Well, in that case, I'll give it a try too. In order not to lose to you. ”

Unexpectedly, as soon as Lemuel finished speaking, the door to the lounge hall was opened.

- That is, is this the end of the small talk time?

Someone stood in the shadows out of the moonlight, as if he had something to say.

"Your Highness, the dinner has begun."

She tried her best to remain calm, but even so, her voice trembled slightly.

"Luck? Is that you? Did you hear what you just said? ”

"Yes, I'm sorry......" She left as soon as she finished speaking.

- because I don't think I can stay here anymore.

"Don't you chase?" And in the face of Retilia's question, Lemuel couldn't help but smile wryly-

"Even if I catch up with her, how can I explain it?"

"Instead of that, why don't you go to a dinner party? I don't think it will be long before I recover. ”

Then he held out his hand, and in the blink of an eye, Letilia took his hand as a matter of course. instantly added a sentence coldly: "What an excessive man!" ”

In this regard, Lemuel was left with only a sigh -

"Second Lieutenant, don't tease me anymore, okay?"

This was their first encounter, and one of the few times they had time to talk.

As you can see, it wasn't love at first sight; It's not a long-term relationship.

In fact, those who have been struggling to survive in the shadow of war from beginning to end, what surplus and power do they have to seize happiness? Why? When you are dying, do you think of this?

Maybe it's because today happens to be my sister-in-law's death day, right?

In the face of the same situation, she never gave up, but always tried her best to struggle desperately until she fought her way out.

Compared to her like this, "I'm really bad, I'm so bad!" ”

"I said, can't you just use the weapon you just used to do it again? The power of that thing can solve them once and for all, without a doubt, right?! ”

Natalie struggled to get up from the overturned driver's seat, pressing her bloodied head.

"No! It takes 20 hours to use it again after using it once. In order to save you from danger, I used the weapon you mentioned! ”

"But there's not just one weapon like that, right? What about other weapons?! ”

And at this moment, Hatfield seemed to be more excited than Natalie. It was as if he had lost his mind.

"You said earlier that you had sent a rescue signal. Why haven't the rescue forces been seen until now? ”

In fact, Lemuel did receive the SOS signal from his sister, but at this moment, Leviathan was still unable to fly long distances.

"Aren't you alright? Leviathan?! ”

Lemuel held the lever as if nothing had happened, but his anxiety and frustration could be felt in just a few words.

"There will be 5 more minutes to complete the repair of the jump system, and wait!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge explosion occurred in the distance, and in the blink of an eye, the field of vision was filled with a raging sea of fire.

- That's one of the coastal stops, Pestaro. And there are also people who emit a red *** that looks like blood!

Just as he was about to temporarily change his destination to Pestaro and start the search and detection engine for this purpose, a blue body suddenly passed by him!

The speed is so fast that it is impossible to capture with the naked eye, and at the same time, on the LCD screen in front of you, it seems that a projection of luck appears in the blink of an eye.

"Your Highness, leave the matter of the Pestaro transit station to me, you can go quickly!"

- Sure enough, turning back halfway was the right decision.

"Thank you!"

Then, after conveying his words of thanks and heart, Lemuel did not hesitate to press the start button of the faster-than-light jump system.

In the blink of an eye, Leviathan also moved from relying on his legs to gradually spread his wings on both sides, and instantly became high-flying.

"Not yet, at this speed, you won't be able to catch up!"

As he spoke, he did not hesitate to increase the horsepower of the jump system to a critical state! In an instant, the Leviathan seemed to teleport and disappeared into the never-ending firmament.

"Wait for me, Vane! I'll come now!! ”

- because I don't want to repeat the mistakes of the past; Because I don't want to lose my family again.

The kind of scene of watching his most important person die before his eyes, Lemuel really didn't want to experience it again.

It was not easy to struggle out of the painful shadow of losing Lela, and if he lost his sister again at this time, then he really couldn't accept it.

- "So, then, why did you choose to pick up again what you once left behind?" ”

"I just want atonement."

I seem to hear someone ask. And he also gave enough convincing reasons. It's just that this reason is too heavy......

"It's my choice, so whatever the outcome is, I'll accept it without complaint. So...... At least ......"

At this moment, the chariot class that surrounded the Vane spaceship was already like a stormy wave. Again and again, they slammed into the hull of the ship, which was already about to fall apart, and then kicked it around like a football!

"Other weapons? How could there be, this is a transport ship, and it is not allowed to carry offensive weapons at all! ”

"Then there should always be an escape pod for escape, right?!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the back of Natalie's head slammed into the ceiling, and she immediately bared her teeth in pain, and even left her body several times as if her consciousness had been broken.

"There is indeed an escape pod, but that thing is where the cabin is connected to the elevator......"

"And now they have already taken over everything but the cockpit! And even if there is a way to get there, you can't open the security gates on your own. ”

Following her words, Hatfield couldn't help but turn his head to look behind him—

On the cockpit door, which looks as thin as a cicada's wings at this moment, there are scouts everywhere! In other words, if you want to get out, it is simply impossible.

On the other hand, suicide is exceptionally easy -

"What are you going to do?!"

Then Vane, who thought of this, grabbed the shards of glass all over the ground and slashed them at his wrist without mercy! Fortunately, at the last moment, it was stopped by Natalie in time.

"Even if the mountains and rivers are exhausted; Even if there is no other way, don't use this method to easily hand over your life?! Are you a fool or an idiot!! ”

And at the moment when her words fell, the "miracle" itself, as if falling from the sky, appeared there as a matter of course!

"That's, Leviathan?! Why? No, who's driving the hell compared to this?! ”

In an instant, the three of them looked at the silver-white body standing with a red and black one-handed sword in the sky in the sky, and fell into a trance. ——

"Am I dreaming? Or is this the reality of taking for granted? ”

In short, whether it's a dream or not; Reality doesn't matter......

To sum up, Lemuel arrived at the last moment-

This fact is not going to change in any way. Now the only question left is how to annihilate the enemy without hurting my sister.

At the same time, fortunately, the training body, which was already running out of fuel, also successfully arrived at the Pestaro transit station, and is now landing steadily.

But, in other words, this transit station, which seems to be in no danger at this moment, has unwittingly and rightfully become the center of hell......

However, she knew that most of the people here were old and weak, women and children, and that the few soldiers who could become ready to fight were often denied water, food, and ammunition due to their geographical location.

If left unattended at such a time, it will only have more serious consequences.

"Gather all the wounded here, and those who can still move hurry up and help!"

So, in the face of such an embattled situation, she decided that she could save one ......

In short, they will never be abandoned for any reason!

However, people began to whisper -

"It's just a student, so what can it be used for?"

After a while, everyone was surrounded by such words, and everyone's emotions undoubtedly hovered at the lowest point from beginning to end.

"I know you might think I'm useless because I'm just a student."

But, even so, I want to do my best to do something for you! At this moment, there is nothing false about this mood. So come on, trust me! ”

Then, maybe it was the first time she had spoken so quietly, right?

"There's no need to be busy here, just leave it to me next!"

"Compared to this, people who have spare time at hand should go and seal all the exits and entrances of the transfer station as soon as possible, hurry up!

Then prepare as much food and water as you can and don't leave the kids hungry! ”

With her order, everyone put into their own work. Of course, Yuki was taking care of the wounded.

However, she soon discovered that even if they could barely survive, they would not be able to escape in such a situation.

In other words, if you want to take them out of here immediately, it's a fantasy at all.

Therefore, although she is reluctant to admit it, when it comes to the time, she can only choose to abandon these people.

Of course, she didn't put these thoughts on her face.

"Is there anything we need to do next?"

"Everything you can do has been done, let's eat something?"

All the doors and windows have been tightly blocked with boulders and huge containers—

Whether it's an export or not; Entrance is also good. And now, fortunately, they have come to the second floor of the transit station, which can barely be called a shelter-

It is 500 meters above the surface.

Of course, her body was also transported by means of an automatic lifting device......

But even if you do this, you can't avoid the fierce battle that is coming, and how many people will you witness die by then?

She tried not to think about it as much as she could, and now she was only thinking about how to escape.

But is there really such an option in front of you? If so, how many deaths would it have to take? I'm afraid there won't be any other choice than to die together, right?

Definitely not, and rightfully so.

So what else can be done in that case? Run away?

- "Don't be stupid, how can you have a chance to escape on the battlefield, after all, this is not a Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale......"

That is to say that the necessary sacrifices are sometimes unavoidable......

Before she knew it, even she herself couldn't help but start laughing at her stupidity.