In the synchronous orbit of the Ragnar star, a large fleet is making final preparations before the war. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info and the flagship of the fleet also re-ascended from the Ragnar star the day before and returned to its own position.

"RVF-171 Reconnaissance Team set off in turn as originally planned, with a mission focused on monitoring the FOLD reaction around Ragnar! Note! Don't let go of any reaction! Catherine stood on the bridge and commanded with a stern expression. The bridge personnel in charge of control also faithfully transmitted Catherine's orders to the motherships in turn.

On the other side, Lisa Kujo, a staff officer of the fleet, is holding a personal terminal, constantly checking back and forth for clues about the Windermere Resistance.

"How? Did you find it? A voice rang out behind Lisa Kujo. Lisa Kujo looked back and saw that it was inexplicable.

"Hmm. Didn't find much of a direct relationship. If it weren't for the mysterious letter you received, I wouldn't have thought about it! What a dereliction of duty. Kujou Lisha said self-deprecatingly as she flipped through the materials on the projection screen.

"Don't be discouraged! You've done a great job! After all, you've only been in this world for a short time. He inexplicably comforted Lisa Kujo, and then asked, "Then, let's tell me everything I found now." ”

Kujou Lisa nodded, pulled herself together and said, "During the period when the New Unification Army was stationed on Windermere, there were a number of adverse events that caused the voice of independent autonomy to sound. At this time, there seems to be a force secretly pushing these things forward, and in the end, Windermere also succeeded in becoming independent. At the same time, an international team of researchers was invited by Windermere to move into a local site. After that, there wasn't much news. It seems to have been blocked by some people. ”

After glancing at He who was inexplicably focused, Kujou Lisa continued, "After not being able to find any information about the local area, I tried to find information related to Windermere. For example, Apple, through Windermere's apple import and export data, I found something quite strange. ”

"What's strange?" He asked inexplicably by narrowing his eyes slightly.

"Fluctuations, fluctuations in imports and exports are extremely unstable. In particular, during the period between 10 and 15 years ago, Windermere had only two-thirds of the number of apples imported and exported in the same period in the past, and there was even one year when only one-third of the number of imports and exports was made. Kujou Lisa clasped her hands to her chest, and the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked, "As far as I know, the Windermere people don't like to use machinery and equipment to assist agricultural production, which means that they are purely manual labor. ”

After Kujo Lisa mentioned this, He inexplicably had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and exclaimed: "Windermere Star had a significant event ten to fifteen years ago, which caused a sharp decline in the local population, which affected the production of apples? ”

Kujou Lisa nodded, and with a wave of her hand, the projection screen in mid-air changed to a set of data. "That's right! I compared the apple import and export data of Windermere 20 years ago. At that time, the production was 150% of what it is now. Isn't that weird? The tense atmosphere of independence has passed, and it should have been a relatively peaceful period of production, but there has been a strange decline in production, and what is even more strange is that in addition to the fact that in the first few years of the decline in production, Windermere's foreign trade situation was quite severe, after that it began to slowly increase. ”

He inexplicably took a deep breath. As Lisa Kujo investigates, everything begins to become clear. The origins of the rebels were probably born in an unknown incident between ten and fifteen years ago. It is estimated that during that period, the Goddess of Hope Cult may have created something on Windermere that caused a drastic change in the population of Windermere. Maybe it's a virus? Or is it a human trial? Anything is possible. In this case, the rebel must be credible. For now, it's more credible.

"In that case, the rebels are still our potential allies." He smiled inexplicably.

Kujou Lisa reached out and pressed the button, turned off the projection screen, and sighed, "Yes! I really don't know how they got through that time? I hope the Goddess Cult won't be so kind to help them get through. According to the subsequent foreign trade situation, Windermere Star only began to improve after being intervened by external forces. I'm afraid that by that time, Windermere had been secretly controlled by a large part of its power. ”

"Regardless, this time we accepted their favor, even though they didn't know that we were trying to lure the Goddess of Hope fleet to attack us." He inexplicably raised his head and looked out of the bridge through the floor-to-ceiling glass, and said the RVF-171 that was assembling around the fleet.

"Hmmm! Next, it's time for the final preparations before the war! Okay, I'll have to go and review the battle plan! Kujou Risa said, getting up from her chair.

"Well, please!" He nodded inexplicably.

Just when He was inexplicably staying on the bridge as a mascot, a quarrel rang out as the automatic door opened. The bridge, which was busy with it, was interrupted by this sudden noise.

"What's the matter?" Catherine didn't wait for He to open her mouth inexplicably, she turned around and frowned and looked at the automatic door and asked.

I saw a group of figures pouring into the bridge with the opening of the automatic doors, including doctors in white coats, nurses in nurses' uniforms, soldiers in military uniforms, and the most striking thing was the person in the front. I saw that he had long blue hair, a circle of bandages on his forehead, his right hand was held in place by a brace, his patient gown was draped over his shoulders, and his half-naked body was firmly tied with bandages one after another. There was still a faint trace of blood oozing from the bandage near the left side of the abdomen.

"Quiet! The doctors and nurses stay, and everyone else goes out! He inexplicably turned around and waved his hand to let the unrelated person retreat, then looked at the guy who was almost tied into a mummy. Second Lieutenant Saotome, you don't feel at ease to recuperate, what are you doing here? ”

After Saotome Alter broke free from the nurse who wanted to come and support him, she gritted her teeth and endured the pain and said, "General! Saotome Alter asks to return to the team! I'm going to be part of the next action! After a pause, Saotome Alter shook her eyebrows and shouted loudly: "I want to participate in the rescue of Lanhua and the rescue of Captain Ozma!" ”

As Saotome Alter roared hard, red spots quickly oozed from the white bandage. It seems that the force is too strong and the wound is torn.

He inexplicably glanced at the doctors and nurses standing on the side, and said gently: "Very good!" I do feel your determination, Second Lieutenant! But now with your physical condition, what can you do? How long have you been in a coma before this? In the last operation, your reckless actions led to the collapse of the rescue plan of the members of our Special Operations Group, and you yourself suffered fatal injuries and nearly died. ”

He inexplicably walked up to Saotome Alter as he spoke, raised his hand and slapped the wound on Saotome Alter's body, looked at Saotome Alter's face that instantly became extremely painful and very distorted, and said, "Look! Now you can't do anything! Get back! I won't allow you to take part in any action until you're healthy! In the name of the Supreme Commander of the Phoenix Fleet!! ”

"......"

"Take him down!" He inexplicably raised his hand and pointed and ordered coldly. The doctor on the side hurriedly grabbed Saotome Art's shoulder, and with the help of the soldiers who re-entered the bridge, took the struggling Saotome Alter down.

After He inexplicably looked at the closed automatic door, he turned around and saw Catherine who was faintly worried. Naturally, he knew what his captain was worried about, so he said gently but firmly, "Ozma will be fine!" Even if something happens, as long as he still has a breath, I have a way to revive him! ”

"Yes! It's me who was rude! Your Excellency, General. After all, she was a soldier, Catherine quickly adjusted her mentality and said with a serious expression.

"Hmmm! Keep up the work! My Captain. He waved his hand inexplicably and said.

1 light-year away from the airspace where the Phoenix fleet is stationed, a team of RVF-171 that has just emerged from the FOLD jump is embarking on a mission in its own hands.

"The FOLD detector is working fine, now it's time to start testing! Each machine reports the situation! ”

"Understood! Unit 2 is working normally. ”

"Unit 3 is working fine."

"Excellent! From now on, we will carry out FOLD monitoring of this airspace as originally planned. The machines are scattered. ”

"Yes!"

With the FOLD Response Detector fully activated, any hint of FOLD Reaction in the airspace locked by RVF-171 will be picked up by the sensitive FLOD Response Detector, allowing it to spot the incoming fleet first.

"The No. 2 machine arrived at the predetermined position, and the detector was not abnormal."

"The No. 3 machine arrived at the predetermined position, and the detector was not abnormal."

"It's so calm! Hey! The squad leader of the RVF-171 said self-deprecatingly after his subordinates reported back.

"Yes! It's calm! Maybe they were frightened by the previous combat power of our Phoenix fleet? ”

"Hahaha. I guess it's quite possible! Know that our supreme commander is the legendary hero! ”

"Little ones!! It's all serious! Although the strength of our Phoenix fleet is strong! But our enemies are not the ones who know how to escape! They're a bunch of crazy people! The team leader interrupted his subordinates' boasting in time and admonished loudly.

"Captain. Have you seen those crazy people with your own eyes? After the team leader said this, the No. 2 machine suddenly became interested and asked directly.

"Yes! See for yourself! The team leader narrowed his eyes slightly, and those huge red figures seemed to appear in front of him.

Just as the squad leader was about to continue talking, a piercing alarm sounded.

"FOLD Reaction!! Quantity, a lot! Something is coming out! Fast! Let's evacuate this airspace! Unit 3, you are far away from us, send the news back quickly!! ”

"Understood!!"