Chapter 12: Snow Falls and Blood Falls

"Zongxiang is beautiful...... Lieutenant...... Is it? "Quite unlike the slightly hesitant rhetoric in the communication channel, Lieutenant Komagagi's Shiranui, while relying on the Type 87 assault gun to maintain a sufficient offensive, has already withdrawn from the dangerous area where the plateau and Munakata could form a two-plane trap.

The plateau machine did not continue the pursuit, and turned around and jumped in the direction of several rebel aircraft that he had been able to suppress before. Only the 05 machine that left the statue of the beautiful one is still in a dignified pursuit posture. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Lieutenant Komagagi. Captain Izu, she may be waiting to greet Captain Sand Mist. ”

"You're too modest, Lieutenant Sogaka." Seeing that a heads-up situation had re-formed in the vicinity, Lieutenant Komagagi no longer turned backwards. With the joystick pushed with all his might, Shiranui jumped forward again.

This slash was two percent faster than the one that swung towards the plateau body just now, not to mention in terms of speed alone.

Without him, it was purely because Lieutenant Komagimi had already reported the other party's common name, and he quickly matched the surname of the clan with some information in his head.

Zong Xiang Meixian, 207 Guardian Training School of the Bailing Base of the United Nations Army, graduated from Class A of 96. He excelled in school and entered Unit A-01 as the second after Hasase Mizugetsu. In 98, the Gwangju operation stepped on the battlefield for the first time, although the number of BETA kills was slightly inferior to the two monsters of the otome squadron back then, and Ase Mizugetsu, who has always been slightly better than her among girls, but if it is put into ordinary troops, it has already become a first-line trump card.

In fact, in the classic battle of luring the enemy after the battle of Gwangju, Munakata's record was similar to that of Sand Fog Naoya, and compared to the latter's injury after returning to Japan, although the injury was not serious, and after several months of rest, Munakata Mien, who was almost unscathed, could even be regarded as a chess player.

Of course, in fact, everyone knows that it may just be around the two ridiculously strong monsters of the Battle Otome Squadron back then, and the attached group guardian aura is just in effect. But Huaxia's Major Cui was also rescued by Hasase and Roger, so this excuse may not be very convincing.

After the star battle, the Yokohama base battle otome squadron has undergone a major adjustment, and its strength has inevitably dropped a lot. However, I heard that Munakata Mitsune rose to the challenge, and with his own efforts, he already had the qualifications to challenge Captain Isumami and even Lieutenant Hasase Mizugetsu......

However, compared to her solo combat power, it seems that Captain Sandfog focuses more on something else when he mentions this name.

What is it?

Sensing the strength of the other party, Lieutenant Komagagi, who launched an attack with all his might, did not have much time to search for his own memories. Opposite her, Munakata Mitsune, had not launched an offensive at all so far, but from the ease with which she took over Komagimi's continuous attacks, it was likely that she was an opponent who could not be defeated even if she tried her best. In the face of this kind of disparity in strength, a little distraction may lead to a catastrophe, where is there still time to study history.

However, Lieutenant Komagimi is facing a dilemma, and on the other hand, the sect statue is naturally quite at ease. So in the fierce confrontation between the two, her voice sounded more in the communication channel. "Lieutenant Komagi, you who were able to take over the position of the head of the assault guard of the Imperial Capital Garrison Wing in the hands of Captain Naoya of the Sand Mist, no matter your qualifications and achievements, are enough to become a teaching material for our group of unsuccessful newcomers."

The 74-style long knife took Komagi Shiranui's several slashes, and his mouth was understated, and his feet were one step forward in a coherent manner. The sword was handed over to one hand, but just one action of preparing for a thrust forced Lieutenant Komagagi to change to a backward defensive stance.

But Zongxiang didn't stab that shot, but instead raised the Type 87 assault gun with his left arm, and he didn't even have to turn his head - the tactical plane turned its head really doesn't make much sense, if you want to increase the framing range, it is better to press the auxiliary camera directly - directly to the diagonal rear to shoot a series of point shots.

In the direction of her shelling, Tsukiji Tae Masa, due to a previous light enemy, was surrounded by two rebel armies. Although Akane Suzumiya and Haruko Kashiwagi found out that their teammates were in danger, they themselves were also entangled by the rebel army's mech, and they couldn't rush over for reinforcements at the first time.

Munakata's support artillery bombardment came quite timely, otherwise in less than ten seconds, Senotome Squadron would probably have the first number to be downed. When Tsukiji Tae's side was cleared, the newcomers of Senotome were overjoyed and obediently accepted the reprimand of Captain Isumi in the channel. But the rebels, or Komagagi to be precise, were completely shocked by this little episode.

The lack of strength was expected, but at the beginning of the battle with the Jongka, she was clearly confident that she would at least let the opponent enter a state of full defense. But now it seems that Lieutenant Zongxiang is at ease, needless to say, what is the kind of technique that still has time to observe the overall situation of the battlefield and support his teammates in time?

Whether it's insight, or the perfect combination of opportunity grasping ability and driving itself, it's too foul, right?

If this is just the fifth and sixth level of the Otome squadron in the heyday of the year...... It's no wonder that Captain Sand Fog Naoya had an attitude of breaking the kettle from the beginning. Assuming that the Senotome squadron is fully mobilized, and Lieutenant Hasase Mizugetsu does not return to his own side alone from the beginning, I am afraid that if the entire Imperial Capital Garrison Wing is thrown here, Shiranui may not be able to cross the thunder pond one step.

Despite the repeated blows to his self-confidence, Lieutenant Komagagi's movements did not slow down in the slightest. Even if it can't even be used as a whetstone, it makes sense to delay even time now, after all, Captain Sand Mist ......

Munakata Mitsune has now simply changed to a one-handed attack, and although Lieutenant Komagagi's attack on the opposite side is still fierce, it is obvious that she is switching to "grappling" mode, which naturally gives Munakata a chance to regain his strength slightly.

As the other attacking defender of the Senotome squadron in addition to Captain Isumiman, Munakata Mitsune is not lacking in vision. Whether it is local tactical, or slightly expanded to the battlefield, or even a small range of strategic level. From the moment the rebels left a mere twelve machines and did not know the fire, it was obvious that a certain plan was brewing. Everyone can see this, and how the other party's plan is planned to be executed is the focus that a qualified member of the Senotome squadron must pay attention to.

The first to be excluded are weapons of mass destruction.

From the very beginning, the coup d'état was based on the principle of minimal bloodshed, which Sakaki Chizuru on the side of Detachment 207B may not agree with, but it really is. For example, if Lieutenant Komagagi had really gone all out from the beginning of Lieutenant Komagi's volley on the plateau just now, even if he could have arrived in time, it would have been inevitable that the newcomer would have suffered a small injury.

As long as there are no rice people fishing in troubled waters next to them, it is an obvious fact that both sides are quietly leaving their hands, so of course, it is impossible to come to the moment when the winner is almost separated, and there will be a common end.

The second unrealistic thing is to set up an ambush again.

At present, the Fuji Teaching Regiment has completely eliminated the 174th Brigade of the Mi Army, but this also means that all the ignorant fire they have has been put on that battlefield, otherwise even with the advantage of quasi-third-generation machine combat experience, it is impossible to leave a full 36 "Attack Eagles" in such a short period of time.

Then, although the rest of the Imperial Capital Garrison Wing has not all appeared so far, judging from the direction in which Lieutenant Komagimi appeared, it is possible that they will continue to pursue the general, and it will be ironclad to rush to the front early and set up an ambush or something. Hakone is already the last critical point in the direction of Shirahama, and even if you change the route at any time, the preset ambush will completely fail, not to mention the Mi army that may be reinforced from the port direction......

The last - well, there is no worst queen, and at this point in the time when Zong Xiangmei changed his mind, the C team on the rebel side had all been defeated.

After confirming that Captain Naoya Sand Mist was not in this Shiranui squadron, Captain Isumi decisively called Hanko Kazama to launch an all-out offensive against the opposing team. With the strength of the two of them, even if the partner is a recruit, they can still easily suppress the rebel army in a short period of time.

And now it was Lieutenant Komagagi pestering Munakami Mitsune, and the other guards of the rebel army really didn't have the ability to break through the local cooperation blockade of the Senotome squadron, so under the elimination of the other's strengths, the first squad to leave the battlefield soon appeared.

With the first, there is naturally a second.

After a few brief calls from the rebel army's communication channel, Lieutenant Komagagi was left with only three Shiranui. Needless to say, the Senotome squadron on the opposite side still maintained the full capacity of the eleven units.

"I really envy you, Lieutenant Zongxiang." At this moment of the battle, Komagimi still did not hesitate at all, but from her words, he could still hear some warmth.

Anyway, the task of these twelve ignorant fires was just to delay as much time as possible from the beginning. With everyone's best efforts, being able to contain even a minute and a second more time for the Senotome squadron itself is a remarkable achievement.

It may be a bit despicable to take advantage of the other party's "don't kill" principle, but even a "game" that everyone knows from the beginning must follow basic rules. The strength and benevolence of Senotome Squadron was originally the object of yearning and admiration for young officers like Komagim who had already sprouted their will to die.

Because of this, it is no longer possible to stain the hands of these heroes by half a minute.

The main force of the rice army must have been guarding the general's surroundings from the beginning. And sooner or later, that side will become a real battleground. If even the apparent seriousness of the Otome squadron can't be forced, and this heroic unit can join forces with the general in time, then a series of actions on their own side will only increase the trouble of the general.

At this point, the whole situation of the coup d'état has begun to become clear.

The control of the imperial capital, the self-sacrifice of Prime Minister Sakaki, and the decisive departure of the shogun from Beijing were all necessary steps to cut off the minions of the Mi army from the government. But that's just the beginning –

It is undeniable that despite the perfidy of the Mi army in the home war three years ago. In the star battle two years ago, the Mi Army was even more backwards, almost on the side of BETA. But even the most radical Yamato people have to admit that the Mi army has always preserved the strength they wanted to save.

Just like everyone knows that after the star battle, Roger Shaozuo pulled out a few teeth and flesh and blood of the Mi people, but they were only a few teeth. Even if they were to knock out all their teeth, it would not affect the true strength of that country.

The Mi troops stationed in He are still showing off their might in various bases, and the Mi army fleet is patronizing various ports on the east coast of the island twice in three days. Even from the aspects of tactical machine manufacturing, people's food and medicine, and life-sustaining materials, they have to be forced to pray for the United States Network to open up.

Not to mention the determinism that has been ingrained in all levels of government and the upper echelons for decades since the defeat.

No matter how strong Roger Shaozo is, no matter how strong Dr. Kazuki Yuhu is, and no matter how strong the Otome squadron is, it will be difficult for them to hold a complete Yokohama base. Not to mention that their main mission is not to confront the people of the United States at all, but to find out how to defeat the alien invaders and save the entire earth by studying the beta reactor that has survived so far under Yokohama.

"This kind of dirty hands should have been borne by us useless people!"

Captain Naoya Sand Mist had reiterated this countless times, and Lieutenant Komagagi, who had been standing behind him since the beginning of the defensive battle on his homeland, knew the captain's mood better than anyone else.

Yes, how can you not understand?

Near the Shikoku Bridge across the islands, the figure of the Otome squadron fighting.

On the Kyoto Defense Line, the ten Shiranui that have always attracted most of the BETA offensives, as well as one Shock.

During the star battle, I watched the twelve ignorant fire rush into the camouflage pit, and then a short or long time later, the two G shells fell on the head.

……

Lieutenant Komagagi knows better that if Lieutenant General Saimine is Captain Sand Mist's life mentor, then the two heroes of the Battle Otome Squadron, Roger and Narumi Takayuki, have become the idols of the captain who wholeheartedly pursues imitation since the Battle of Tetsuhara.

And it's not just Captain Sand Mist Naoya, almost all the young officers of the empire, none of them will be an exception.

Roger Shaozo's charge was invincible, and Captain Narumi Takashi calmly commanded the overall situation...... If there were no people in the United States, perhaps from the beginning of the Gwangju War, Heguo would not have to completely withdraw from Eurasia at all.

If you add Dr. Kazuki Yuki's genius mind, assuming that the legendary Ji Lu plan has another star and a half successful production, not to mention Yokohama HIVE, which has been captured by those two heroes, even retaking Sado Island is not a dream!

But the damn Mi Guoyan used those two G bombs.

On the battlefield where the star was fighting, Lieutenant Komagagi followed behind Captain Sand Mist without missing a single step. Of course, they were also the last troops to withdraw from the outside world amid the warning of the military queen.

To be honest, the so-called retreat doesn't mean much at all.

From the moment the first G-bomb exploded and easily melted the surface structure of the Yokohama HIVE, Lieutenant Komagagi could easily deduce that not only their batch of broken bombs, but also the East Asian coalition forces that had been on the edge of the battlefield from the beginning would not be able to escape the range of this G-bomb.

Not to mention, the United States has dropped two of these destructive weapons.

When the first batch of explosion shockwaves arrived, Captain Sand Mist Naoya had no intention of continuing to retreat at all, so he simply stood in place and scolded the rice guys for waiting for death. And then it was because Lieutenant Komagagi would always accompany him that he saw the unforgettable scene for more than two years now-

From the main pit of the Yokohama HIVE, it was clear that a beam of light was shining brighter than the explosion of the G-bomb at that moment. The aftermath of not only rushing down the direction, but even the lateral bombing was completely restricted. That's why she and Captain Sandfog's bodies were able to survive in a broken state.

There should be a lot of similar imperial warriors, and some of the wastes who were scared by the warnings of the people of the United States will naturally never see that scene, and the people of the United States who can only observe condescendingly through means such as satellites naturally do not know this detail.

It can only be, on the side of Senotome, the hero, who saved everyone.

Then, when the news came that Captain Narumi was seriously injured and unconscious, Captain Sha Mist's left hand holding the scabbard was clearly dripping blood.

One drop, two drops.

And on August 9, 1999, when Lieutenant Komagagi quietly followed the captain and silently escorted all the Senotome squadrons out of the star battle scene, he witnessed the expressionless Lieutenant Haruka Suzumiya handing over the transfer report, and watched the girls who later left the Senotome squadron for various reasons, crying silently at that time......

Therefore, when Roger Shaozo left the Yokohama base, he frightened the hearts of the United States within the scope of the world. Captain Sandfog has quietly organized the current strategic reading club within the Empire. One by one, he found the survivors who had witnessed the feat of Captain Narumi Takashi on the battlefield during the star battle at that time.

Join or die.

Except for one or two traitors who hesitated, but fortunately had not had time to sell their information to the Mi people. Almost all the young aces who were saved by the heroes of the Senotome squadron have all become comrades in this reading club. Since its establishment, the purpose of the book club has been only one:

"No matter what the cost, our heroes can no longer shed one more drop of blood and shed one more tear."

Whether it is those corrupt officials or the government, or those opportunistic and squeezing the marrow. You don't need the heroes to do it themselves, bastards,

All, to, die!

"We don't need a bright or dark future. It is enough to use his humble and useless body to pave a path to the future in front of the heroes. ”

Yes, that's it.

When the ignorant fire engine piloted by Lieutenant Komagagi finally stopped roaring, the 74-style long knife could no longer hold it, and it fell to the ground with a choking moment.

Ignored the obvious concern from Lieutenant Somura from the public channel. The lieutenant, who had long exceeded his own boundaries and was still bleeding from the corners of his mouth even though he was protected by a reinforced suit, looked up silently.

"Snow ...... It should be almost stopped......"

In the public channel, Lieutenant Komagi's voice sounded again.

“…… The snow on the ground, when the sun shines, turns into snow that announces the end of winter......"

Munakata Mitsumi put away her sword and stood quietly in front of Lieutenant Komagagi.

“…… When the dawn comes, we will turn into muddy water and take away the dirt of this country with us......"

The other three rebel units that were barely supported by Shiranui finally fell one after another. The faces of the otome recruits have long since lost the excitement they had at the beginning.

And then ...... When the sun comes out, everything that is useless will no longer exist......"

The dull roar of the engine sounded above everyone's heads. That is, the sound of the engine belonging to a heavy transport aircraft.

"That's it...... We're no longer ...... Drag down your ...... Wasted ......"

On December 6, 2001, at about 4 o'clock in the morning, the 671st Air Transport Team of the Imperial Army forcibly took off and broke through the defense line of the Senotome Squadron by air, including Captain Naoya of the Sand Mist......