Last Chapter Recap: "That's fine—good job, everyone," Selana said as she stepped in, her voice steady. "I'll be taking command from here on."
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Of course, it was merely an elaborate ploy. There's no sign of doubt on the captain's face as she waltzes onto the deck.
"Captain!" they all saluted in unison.
"Listen well, everyone!" Selana said, her voice cutting through the tension. "Right now, our drone is carrying Major Aurora along with six mobile turrets. The goal is to board and capture the enemy vessel before their scheduled withdrawal."
Boarding an enemy carrier…?! And with just one person?! That's way too reckless, even for this mad captain…!
"I hope you understand why the first phase was conducted in complete secrecy," Selana said, her tone firm. "However, from this point on, it's a fair game. The enemy will do everything in their power to prevent the return of both Major Aurora and the Princess!"
"Captain, the drone has made contact with the enemy carrier!" Laura reported, eyes fixed on the screen.
"Good!" Selana said sharply. "Fighter squadron—launch!"
"R-roger!" Natasha responded, her voice tense but determined.
Hearing the ensign Natasha's voice via comms fills me with relief. As expected of Ivanna, she reacted to the situation immediately and set Natasha off the machine before the alarm hit on… I'll give her good fucking as a reward!
Our fighters deport immediately to cover for princess and major, communication with whom has been completely cut off by enemy jamming.
"All right, girls!" Natasha said, a grin spreading across her face. "Let's show those fuckers who's the best on this side of the galaxy!"
"Ensign, mind your language," Heidi warned.
"Let her go wild, Heidi," Selana smiled, her voice filled with confidence. "Squadron, I expect great things from you!"
"Roger!" the pilots replied in unison, ready for action.
Just as yesterday, fierce battle ensues between four of our fighters and the enemy.
"Dammit!" Pilot Rose shouted. "They're not breaking—at this rate...!"
"Follow the leader!" Pilot Daisy called out. "Hey, Ensign! What's wrong?"
"Yeah, what's wrong, leader?" Pilot Ruby chimed in. "Don't tell me the engineers botched your craft again?"
They're right. For some reason, Natasha isn't her usual self. Instead of bold maneuvers, she says on the safe side, refusing to engage with numerically superior enemy.
"Ensign, what's wrong?" Adam said, his tone snapping. "Shake it off!"
"E-ensign?! I'm fine, I'm fine!" Natasha quickly replied, "It's just, uh… a bit uncomfortable in my fighter... I'll be better soon!"
Even though she says so, her movements remain clumsy.
"Captain, three minutes until scheduled break!" Heidi said, her voice tense. "This is getting dangerous!"
"Still no fighters down..." Laura said, her voice edged with worry. "This isn't usual, Natasha!"
"Tsk, I was hoping for a better performance..." Selana said, frustration in her voice. "Doctor, do you copy? Hit them up! We can't take any risks!"
"Roger," Ivanna said, her voice calm. "Applying the stimulant right now."
"Ahaha!" Pilot Rose laughed. "That's the stuff!"
After being hit by a stimulant, our pilots have finally reclaimed the initiative. Two enemy bombers fall down, struck by vicious fire. However, one pilot is still…
"Doc... even with the stimulant," Natasha said, her voice strained, "my body is somehow..."
"Fufufu... think about his, Ensign…" Ivanna said with a smirk. "If you succeed, you will be rewarded... fufufu~"
"You mean...?" Natasha asked, her voice trailing off, unsure.
"Everything you wish for..." Ivanna said, her voice dripping with amusement. "Fufufu~"
"Captain, enemy fi—" Laura stammered, her voice faltering. "Two enemy fighters down! U-unbelievable! Three! My God, Ensign is on a roll!"
"That girl's leaving me worried!" Selana smirked. "Heidi, how much time until the break?"
"Twenty seconds... eight... three seconds!" Heidi said, urgency in her voice. "Lt. Laura, any message?!"
"None!" Laura said, her voice tense. "Enemy is still—hold on!"
"Goliath, this is Tila de Pandora," Tila said. "The mission was a success. Cover us!"
"Fighter squadron!" Selana ordered sharply. "Disengage and protect the drone! Make it your first priority!"
"R-roger!" Pilot Rose said, her voice filled with determination.
"Ahahahaha!" Natasha laughed, her excitement growing.
While other pilots scramble around the retreating drone, Natasha remains on her war path, mercilessly wiping out any fighter trying to engage her.
"Ensign, protect the drone!" Selana ordered firmly.
"S-six down!" Laura exclaimed. "Unbelievable!"
"Don't worry, Cap!" Natasha said, grinning. "I'll shoot them all down! You hear me, Ensign?!"
"Yes!" Adam shouted. "Kick their ass!"
"Ahahahaha! Roger!" Natasha replied, adrenaline surging in her voice.
Of course, this exchange raises the eyebrows of everyone on the deck, but at this point, I don't really care.
"Haaa..." Laura sighed, both in awe and disbelief.
Sigh... Selana exhaled. "I'd rather not encourage disobedience, Ensign."
"Sorry, Captain," Adam said with a shrug. "But at this rate, the enemy's just gonna run out of fighters, right?"
"Ahahahaha!" Natasha laughed. "Yes, run away, cowards!"
After few minutes fight is over some enemy run aways. They did it. Those madwomen did it. I'm at a loss for words.
"Huh? This isn't the end?" Adam said, surprised. Suddenly, Captain ordered, "Fire." Lt. Brody unleashed the main battery, and the entire enemy vessel was wiped out.
Everyone laughed for 'Operation Z' end and communicated cheerfully as they left the deck, the tension finally easing.
No, speaking of fucking… I'll be the one to laugh last, you bitches! And no amount of bravado will save you from your fate!
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