Prologue

16 p.m. on September 13, 6003.

Three hundred kilometers north of the Sea of Mist.

Floating Fortress: Dusty Wings.

The young Shoshi stopped slightly, and fell heavily on a floating island that had been burned beyond recognition.

Although he had returned to the mothership not long ago to rest for more than three hours, the non-stop continuous combat still pushed the body to the limit.

The young Shoshi lay limply on the ground, gasping for breath, and the weapon he clenched tightly in his hand was thrown aside. After a brief respite, he used his slightly stiff fingers to pull out an unopened packet of supply granules from the storage belt around his waist — supposedly chocolate made from the finest cocoa powder, the finest royal jelly, and a variety of concentrated vitamins.

The outer packaging was torn off with difficulty, and then slowly stuffed into the mouth.

- Sweet? Or salty?

I don't know. The numb tongue is no longer able to discern any taste.

He chewed mechanically, swallowing hard.

"Drip, drip."

A call came over the communicator.

"Captain, coordinates XTH481 YTH957, 24,000 to 26,000 altitudes, found traces of enemy soldiers. Please go to meet it immediately. ”

As communication was established, a small map of the area appeared in front of Shoshi's eyes.

“…… Coordinates XTH481 YTH9...... 57. The height is 24,000 to 26,000. Understand. ”

There was a deep tiredness in the dry voice—not only physically, but also mentally.

"Be careful on the road."

"Thank you......"

The young shoshi stuffed the supply pellet in his hand into his mouth, and slowly straightened up with the huge alloy sword. At his feet, unpacked supply particles were scattered all over the ground.

He took a deep breath, the smell of burning in the air made him frown.

The fatigue of the transition made the ears "buzz", and the brain seemed to have become rigid and could no longer think about anything.

The pale golden light feathers behind him slightly increased by a brightness level, and Xiang Shi's feet strained slightly, and he spread his wings and flew into the sky.

In the sky, countless floating ships are fighting around a huge floating island. The explosion of the sinking of the floating ship, the brilliance of the salvo of beam cannons, and the countless points of light chasing each other combine to form an "epic masterpiece" that can only be enjoyed in a grand theater.

However, the young Shoshi clearly had no intention of stopping to admire the "masterpiece". Because, he is also one of the actors......

A high-speed moving bright spot appears in the void. As the distance approached, the bright spots gradually enlarged and became clearer—Shoshi, the Shoshi who also rode the wings of light.

The distance is close, and he can already distinguish the huge alloy spear in the opponent's hand with the naked eye.

(Come on.) ）

The young Shoshi raised his alloy sword and greeted him without hesitation.

……

Young hearts always yearn for the sky outside the window. I hope that one day I can clear the clouds and embrace the blue sky.

It's just that when they embrace the blue sky that belongs only to them, the sky is no longer what it was yesterday.

……

The alloy sword easily pierced through the thick tower shield and pierced from behind the opponent's body.

With a slight turn of the wrist, the pain that was enough to numb all the sensations instantly spread to every nerve cell in the body. The hostile Shoshi clutched the fatal wound on his chest, and with a little unwillingness, he fell into the sea of clouds.

However, the other victorious Shoshi did not let up for the end of the battle. Because before he knew it, he had fallen into the encirclement. The Shoshi just now should be the bait. Perhaps, that Xiangshi just now was the first scout of this Xiangshi team.

Silver-white wings of light like angel feathers, and the golden pattern engraved on the white armor resembles the lining of a gown. And on the large shield in their hands, a red St. George's cross is depicted.

The young Shoshi silently looked around. And when his gaze fell straight ahead, his pupils suddenly contracted—Heavenly Knight!

It is also white armor, but it is all engraved with pitch-black "magic words"; The shield also depicts the red St. George's Cross, but in the lower left corner is inscribed a sphinx, a human-faced monster with teeth and claws.

“…… Commander of the Order of St. George, Harald de von Tranmarry? ”

The young Shoshi blinked, slowly unhooked a flare from his waist, and threw his hand into the air.

Red points of light flickered on the battlefield. The hostile Shoshi silently raised his weapon, but no one stopped him from firing a flare.

- Don't wait for me, you go first.

But the surrounding Shoshi all understood that the signal flare at this moment had another meaning - farewell, comrades-in-arms......

Surrounded by three warriors and a celestial knight, he no longer had the luxury of living to see the end of the war. What I can do now is to prove my worth as a warrior with the weapons in my hands......

The Heavenly Knight opened his mask, revealing his slightly haggard face: "Young man, surrender. You've done your best......" The same hoarse voice came from under the helmet.

The young Shoshi slowly took off the shield of his left arm and threw it at the Sky Knight: "...... No...... Warriors of Valhasa, never surrender......"

The shield clumsily flew over the right side of the Celestial Knight, turning into a small black dot and falling into the distance.

This is a challenge, a challenge from the lower knight to the upper knight.

The Sky Knight closed his mask and nodded wordlessly—though he also knew that there was no point in the battle between Shoshi and Sky Knight......

Both of them raised their weapons at the same time and assumed a charging pose.

In the dark, an ethereal countdown sounded in their ears.

- Three.

Specks of light fall from the feathers of light behind them.

- II.

The surging sword intent turned into an invisible blade, colliding fiercely in the air.

- one.

Everything around seems to have vanished, and even time seems to stand still.

When they were about to rush to each other and were about to swing the decisive blow at the moment of staggering, a change happened.

With a loud explosion, the Dusty Wings Fortress, which existed in the background, disintegrated......

- Zero.

The two men who were ready to attack launched a charge at the same time.

The dazzling brilliance of the phase particles was replaced by a gorgeous rainbow, which became the road they galloped on. The silver-white wings and the golden wings of light collided violently with each other, and the scorching blades and dazzling beams of light continued to leave one phantom shadow after another between the two.

Swords struck each other, and blood splattered.

Like the Scout Soarer who fell soon after, he followed the same path......

In the distance, another flare rises. The bright red glow bloomed in the sky as a gorgeous rose.

This is a signal flare for a sortie by a certain fleet of the Valhasa fleet. Reinforcements arrived.

A few minutes later, an even more dazzling firelight illuminated the airspace.

At this moment, they don't know that they have forgotten everything and are fighting each other. Twenty minutes earlier, an armistice order had spread to every corner of the world, from the former capital of Tranmari, Eros......

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"We, on behalf of the Old Ikarion Alliance, the Duchy of Tranmar, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Old Arkarion Alliance fleet, hereby accept the four articles of the 13th September of the year 6003 A.D. drawn up by the Star Covenant nations of Eden, Valhasa, Babylon, Atlantis, and the subsequent By-Laws proposed by the Star Covenant nations.

"We hereby declare the unconditional surrender of the Commander-in-Chief of the Old Ikarion Alliance Fleet, all of the Old Akarion Alliance fleets, and all armed forces of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Old Akarion Alliance, to the Star Covenant Nations.

"We hereby order all armed forces in the areas under the auspices of the Old Ikarion Alliance, as well as the people of the Old Akarion Alliance, to immediately cease all acts of hostility in order to dispose of and rescue damaged ships, aircraft, military and civilian property, and to comply with all decrees issued by the Government of the Old Akarion Alliance under the direction of and under his supervision under the direction of the Supreme Commander of the Star Covenant nations.

"We hereby decree that all civilian, army, and naval officers must obey and comply with the declarations, decrees, and directives pronounced by the Supreme Commanders of the Star Covenant nations in order that the surrender may be effected for them or their functions. Unless he (the officer) retires or resigns, we will retain the original rank of the above official and will continue to carry out non-strategic tasks.

"We hereby order the Government of the Old Ikarion Alliance and the General Headquarters of the Old Akarion Alliance to immediately release all federal prisoners of war and centrifuges from their own countries detained by the Old Akarion Alliance, and to provide them with protection, medical care, care, and direct transportation to the designated locations of the Star Covenant nations."

—September 13, 6003 A.D

— Signed in Elos, Order of Alliance No. 1904 of Acarion.