Vol 4 Chapter 5 (1/2)
Chapter 5: Imperial Order
”Number one space-time fusion (Gor Putarloth), enemy 907 destroyed Number two space-time fusion, enemy 632 destroyed Number six and seven space-time fusion ” a stream of monotonous reports froe (Gahorl) of the battleshi+p of the line (Alaicec) ‘Kaisof’
On this warshi+p, the current reporting communication officer was Duhir
While Duhir observed the space-ti on the plane-space projection ue
”Number eleven space-tie to enemy 915 Oh, it's destroyed now Number twelve space-time fusion, enemy 336”
”Very well,” Hecto-Coan
”Quite so” Kazuvu joined in
Duhir was silent
Mines (Hoksath) destroy enemies and disperse theh plane-space (Fath) The majority of enemies are also mines
But it is consoling to know that friends are being avoided
”Is there so out of order?” Bersot asked
If the Captain (Salerl) asks so then it has to be answered
The flight officer (Lodair) on the bridge reported no abnormalities at his station
”Very well Ready the next wave of et yet?”
Usually, a battleshi+p of the line cannot choose its target Squadron headquarters will deterets beforehand, and the shi+p just fires according to the instructions
Senior communications officer (Alm Drokia) Vonyu answered, ”Not yet”
”What is the senior officer doing? Can't we occasionally fire at will?”
”Please do not say 'cannot do it' just because everybody expects so else,” lectured Vonyu
”Target has been transa)”
”Is that so? Enter target information!” Bersot ordered casually disappointed
”Target information entered” said Kazuvu
”Commence space-time separation (Gor Lyutcoth)!”
”space-time separation (Gor Lyutcoth), aye”
Mines (Hoksath) have been fired beforehand and placed stationary within the space-time bubble (Flasath) of the ‘Kaisof’
Now, the order was given and one after another began space-time separation (Gor Lyutcoth)
”Number 21 space-time separation (Gor Lyutcoth), number 22nd, space-time separation” Duhir read it aloud while the ‘Kaisof’ shot all munitions until exhaustion as time went by
Duhir returns to gaze once again at the plane-space projection map (Ja Fad)
Mines (Hoksath) were shot from each shi+p of the Strike Half-Fleet ‘Guderusu’ toward the enemy Fleet Patrol warshi+ps (Résic) deployed at the front along with assault shi+ps (Gairh) waited a roup of mines (Hoksath) in the attack
Mines (Hoksath) were also released from the enemy Fleet
space-ti
”Number 24, space-time fusion (Gor Putarloth), enemy 117 destroyed Nue to enemy 532 Number 26, space-time fusion ” Duhir read off the battle results without excitement
Mines (Hoksath) destroy each other creating a big tide within plane-space (Fath) while the patrol warshi+p and assault shi+p kept pushi+ng forward Eventually, all mines (Hoksath) are destroyed
”Retreat signal froa Sov)” reported Vonyu
Duhir glanced at the plane-space projection shi+p already started to withdraw
”All stop, that's it for today,” Bersot stretches himself, ”Full shi+p (Glaga Sov)”
”Are we leaving the battlefield just like that?” Duhir blurbed out carelessly
”Do you think a battleshi+p of the line (Alaicec) without ently
”No” replied Duhir
A fierce battle continues far at the front
However, a battleshi+p of the line with its big body is only a decoy in such a battlefield
And the Star Force (Laburéc) was not desperate yet to have to use them as decoy
However you ht
Above all, since an order was given by the squadron flagshi+p, the Captain (Salerl) has no choice
However, Bersot's joyful voice felt inappropriate
Duhir felt ashamed He seemed to have accused unjustly
For a person having the faht to be careful when criticizing his superiors
There is reason to believe his superior ly because it comes from a member of the Imperial family (Fasanzoerl)
Bersot was not his only worry, Duhir thought
”His Highness the Prince (Feia Larsol) is dissatisfied,” Bersot went on while s
Duhir was not able to come to like his smile
”That is not the case” he denied
Bersot expressed bluntly his unbelief under the circumstances ”That's so dishonest”
”I'm not dishonest” Duhir denied
”It's beco to deny the Captain's (Salerl) every word,” Bersot said s wryly
”I'm really sorry”
The Captain does not seem to be so unpleasant
”Look, Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel,” called the Captain in order to be effective, ”this is good as this makes you a special person”
”Yes,” Duhir accepted it plainly
The Imperial family (Fasanzoerl) is at least one of a kind in the Empire (Frybar)
He did not depend on his birthright, but nothe order of the arht to the Royal Throne
The i is to think that you are a talented person
The Star Forces (Laburéc) does not regard hiding one's talent to be a virtue
”In fact,” Bersot said proudly, ”ho are assigned to you are special”
”No,” said Duhir reflexively
”I was posted under the Captain (Salerl) not the other way around”
”According to procedure it is,” asserted Bersot matter of fact
”It is truly so” Duhir added immediately
”Is it so?” Bersot's confidence became uncertain
”I think” replied Duhir feeling his confidence fading away
”What does it matter?” Vonyu inserted
”Whether or not you are special is not important to you?” Bersot asked mysteriously
”Everyone is unique, don't you think so?” Vonyu replied and as if to end it, ”There is no need to assert this every time”
”You are avoiding the topic”
”That is not my intention, but,” said Vonyu unexpectedly
”what you called special is related to human individualism It can also be found in me as with every other Abh Indeed what refers to 'special', or whatever you call it, relates itself to the E ”
”In other words the Captain (Salerl) is interested if you will have an outstanding career” summarized Vonyu her conclusion
With a look of a well-mannered cat Bersot asked, ”Are you not interested in an outstanding career?”
”I could be,” Vonyu asserted flatly
”As the Eentry (Ryuuk) Being aboard a warshi+p (Wakreurl) can be fun in this world”
”That is obvious……” Bersot said woefully, ”however, don't you want to at least set sooal for yourself?”
”I didn't think about who I kill whom I have never met before” replied Vonyu ill-humored
Bersot dumb founded by the statement said ”The way you say it is very blunt……”
”That is the nature of war”
”I don't think someone who is not a field army officer (Bosnal) can lecture me about war”
”I have no intention to lecture” he stated furthering his line
“Further even if the ar of the war, I don't think that it has any influence
Anyway……” Vonyu cuts off
”What is it?”
”It's alright It would have been an impolite speech to the senior officer”
”Brilliant turn around”
”In fact the drea a squadron commander (Lesh Sov) is a lofty aspiration for a small man” Vonyu whispered
But it was enough to reach Bersot's ear
”This may not be the dream I mean it is 'the least' rank I hope to serve with It certainly comes true if I do not die It is not a dream”
”Please do not think aloud And……” Vonyu suddently gazes directly at Duhir
Conscious of it, rather than looking involuntarily turns her eyes away in a hurry
”Well, so it is” Bersot stared at Duhir without concern and smiled mischievously
”It is wrong to talk about a career in front of the boy who may sit down on the Jade Imperial Throne (Skemsorl Roen)”
Imperial throne (Skemsorl)……
It would be a lie to say that he would not have thought about it
Whenever he thought of the Alpha (almfac) with Gaftonosh (Gaftonosh) which is a symbol of the Emperor (Spunej) he inevitably sees his older sister Lafiel connected to them
He cannot iratitude from her subjects
Lafiel is not the first female candidate for the next Empress
There are some people who are nearer to the Royal Throne than hiht royal families (Lartei Ga)
Besides, there was no clear intention to want to become Emperor (Spunej)
The Kryb King (Larth Crÿub) Dubeusec who is his father wasborn into the Iations
However, to become Emperor (Spunej) is not included
After all, a lot of candidates are prepared even if he says anything
When he heard the words, Duhir did not feel any emotion in particular
He knew it
He thought he understood it after this long, but he is still insecure
But, now, living a the people hom the Imperial family (Fasanzoerl) has little contact with ly father
The people seem always to expect someone from the Imperial family to become Emperor (Spunej) even if you are not
Even if there is nobody saying it out loud, he feels the strong pressure as if going for the Imperial throne is his duty
Duhir fell silent
It was not required to talk about his feelings which he felt was relieving
”Captain (Salerl)” it was Vonyu who held his Alpha (Alhtly down to the eyebrows
”A e?” asked Bersot
”Yes, please wait” Vonyu concentrated on her spatial-sensor organ (Frosh)
”Is the e fro his command stick (Greu) at the plane-space projection map (Ja Fad)
There was a space-time bubble of a friend The space-time bubble of a communications shi+p
It was not strange that a coia) was in the battlefield at all, but the position was strange and unnatural
”Copy” Vonyu noded, ”froaf Byral) for the Captain (Salerl) Transfering it to the wrist computer (Kryuno) of the Captain”
”From fleet headquarters directed atat the same time at his wrist computer (Kryuno)
And snorted ”Senior communications officer (Alm Drokia), inter-bubble coa Sov)”
”Contents, please” replied Vonyu
”With permission from fleet headquarters, this warshi+p takes individual action”
Vonyu carried out the order promptly ”Communication completed”
”Now, does Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel knohere ill be going to?” Bersot asked out of the blue
”No, I don't” replied Duhir without emotions
How should I possibly know, he thought, and felt his chest become heavy
”Captain (Salerl), inter-bubble communication (Drosh Flaktedal) from squadron headquarters” Vonyu reported
”It says, perranted”
”Very well” Bersot began ordering, ”senior navigator (Ala) perform space-time fusion (Gor Putarloth) immediately with communications shi+p ‘Tokrool’”
‘Tokrool’ was the warshi+p which sent the inter-bubble communication (Drosh Flaktedal)
”Is it by any chance, Captain (Salerl), that this is your the long ti true?” Vonyu teases
”My long time dream is what?”
Vonyu was about to answer
”That's alright,” the Captain waves with his hand ”No need to answer I understand”
”And what about that?”
”It is different To grant the dreaaf Byral) would not have coazed at the senior communications officer (Alm Drokia)
”What words did you probably have to say?”
”May I say it out loud?” Asked Vonuy quietly
”If I'm not around” the Captain allowed this liberty
”But where there are more people around?”
”Do not ask for permission to talk dirty behind someone”
”You don't think so? Great, then I won't ask for permission”
”I do not understand how it's like for you to keep a secret,” Bersot sat down into the captain's seat
”Anyway, our duty is to let Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel transfer to the ‘Tokrool’”
”Me?” Duhir was surprised
”So it is,” Bersot noded to him, ”you have been summon by fleet headquarters”
”It is a su it was stupid to do so
”Do you knohy?”
”No, no” Duhir shook his head
”You are beingspared”
”I'
”It is impossible to tell ill happen if I let you say what you want”
”The military academy (Kenru) does not teach such etiquette”
”I know Even I graduated from there”
Duhir let loose a deep sigh fro a serious appearance
He wanted honestly to keep arguing with this captain, but feared that he will lose out first
”In short, you are to appear there That's all”
”Captain (Salerl), do you know so?”
”In a sense” Bersot was confident
”It probably is what?” Duhir's eyes twinkle
”Your Highness (Feia) that is your title (Traiga) Or, is there so else special about you?”
Only he could not think it would be that certain
However, Duhir never heard of a case before in which a lowly Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) was called to fleet headquarters (Glagaf Byral) even if he is part of the Imperial family (Fasanzoerl)
”Although, fleet headquarters ht about the Imperial family (Fasanzoerl), but I did not think that the senior officers would give special treatment”
Except that, duh! as if thought — no, another specialfrom the Imperial family (Fasanzoerl)?
”I presume they didn't call you for social activities” Bersot interrupted
Because the Erandchild happens to be a subordinate of a commander of the Star Force (Laburéc) he would never think of saying hello for nothing
Rather it would have been an insult to the Abriel
”Alright I don't have the slightest idea what it's about” Duhir said honestly
”Hm” Bersot pondered with his hand to his chin
”I do not know about a special status or the special circumstances why a Hecto-Co a squadron co to do with your birth”
Or soht
”space-time fusion (Gor Putarloth) with communications shi+p ‘Tokrool’ in 70 a)
13th Twin Thorns Fleet Flagshi+p (Byr Lobina Bolpel Glaga) ‘Shykau’ ate, but it had been located at the rear of the front A fearshi+ps are acco it difficult to think of as the fleet headquarters' warshi+p
The simple fact that the communications shi+p shuttle(boat) frequently makes space-time fusion (Gor Putarloth) and separation with it,Fleet
The coside the ‘Shykau’
The ‘Shykau’ is a patrol warshi+p But has been given modifications to become the fleet headquarters’ warshi+p
As a squadron flagshi+p must participate in a battle as well as their limited number there is no distinction between itself and other warshi+ps
As headquarters equiper than are necessary for a Half-Fleet Flagshi+p (Glaga Yadobyral) or patrol warshi+p they have (not) been mass-produced
However, when a Half-Fleet Flagshi+p (Glaga Yadobyral) like the ‘Shykau’ becomes the fleet headquarters warshi+p it does not have all the required equipment
Still the low number does not necessitate mass production Therefore, extensive modifications are shi+p
This includes carrying six communications boat (Peria), a conference roo quarters for the necessary headquarters personnel
The space of 12 enormous mine (Hoksath) must be sacrificed for this
Even this is not enough Therefore, the inside of the ‘Shykau’, is the answer to the challenge to put the many functions into such limited space
Duhir walked the coeway
It was beyond luxury for a Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) to use a mobile platform (Yazuria)
There are probably many outside visitors when it becomes a fleet headquarters
Many i lost
Here and there guards (Sash Leitofec) are posted
It is unthinkable that a hostile person can invade headquarters
Rather than patrolling, it is probably in order to kill tiuard
When there is souards
Before long he arrived in front of the entrance to the bridge command seat (Gahorl Gral)
It is being protected by honor guard (Sash Idar)
They are security experts traditionally selected frouards or paratrooper (Sash Wakerol)
As expected, there is genuine tension
They seem to have known of Duhir's visit beforehand Certainly, they knew about his standing
”Line Wing Officer (Fektodai), I regret to inform you, that it is uard
”I respect your duty” replied Duhir fro searched to the skin
The physical examination was over
”I beg your pardon” said the honor guard who turned his back on Duhir
The door opens before him
The honor guard (Sash Idar) led Duhir with their peculiar unique walking methods
A few steps upfront, a honor guard steps forward, and gave the announcement
”Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel has arrived”
The flag officers of the 13th Fleet (Byr Lobina) were on the bridge command seat
Most of the people here should have been in military service since before Duhir was born
Duhir saluted them
”Hardshi+ps, Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel” ca frole step elevated platform
It was Fleet Commander in Chief (Glaharerl Byral) Star Force Field Marshal (Spainec Laburar) Kotoponi
”Coain
”Guide Line Wing Officer (Fektodai) Abriel to the Commander in Chief (Glaharerl) office” ordered Kotoponi to the honor guard