219 Flower (2/2)

”Heh?~ Is that so. Did Wallace made you?”

”I cannot answer.”

Although most of her questions weren't answered, she was still surprised that everything that she says was being understood. She was amazed by this intelligent creature talking and responding to whatever she says.

She almost felt that someone was controlling this automaton and hidden somewhere in the building but she doubts this. By having a long conversation with it, she easily realized that it was lacking emotions even though its response was spontaneous at times.

The voice behind the automaton was monotonous and no topic could rouse its interest or change its tone. She might suggest to Wallace to better this part of its function.

Conversing with this thing may be more engaging if it could make some expressions.

Anyway, it no longer bores her to wait here.

***

Hilda's group were now infiltrating the Dorssian Empire's hangar.

They were wearing the suits worn by empire's soldiers. Due to its impressive function that can adjust to its wearer, there was no problem about their sizes.

Unfortunately, there was still a huge challenge. Most of the infiltration missions were conducted during the cover of the night but this time, they were doing this in broad daylight.

It was because the general commanding the base that they were targeting has left temporarily.

The general possess a unique physique that could easily defeat an Adept with its bare hands. It was a very scary trait and no one wanted to fight that guy head-on.

Luckily, the general brought all the members of their elite squad as his bodyguard. It was the best time to complete the mission!

Escanor, one of the members of their team wasn't even a combat mage. Although he looks like one, he wasn't that confident fighting professional combatants and could only do some supports for them. Their timing of attack was in favor for him.

He was an outstanding member of their team that has easily learned all the advanced knowledge being taught in the game. He created many weapons that can only be found in this world and he was even the first player who passed the Pilot Licensure Exam by Freya.

He was an irreplaceable member of their group though he was weak in combat.

Right now, the members except for Escanor were getting ready to board the aircraft.

It was nerve-wracking considering that any inappropriate movements could lead to being discovered and busting their mission.

Although it was okay to fail their first try, no one wanted to be the cause of their team's failure.

As they got closer to their target by having a perfect disguise, they all waited for Escanor who separated with them to disable all the alarms. He also had to bypass the control system blocking the gates. It would be a problem if the aircraft couldn't fly out after boarding it.

Whew~

”I'm done... Wait for my signal.” Escanor announced using their Wave Radio. It was a product of an Arcane Artificer that helps them communicate without using any electronics but through the use of the ever present Mana only.

”Mhmm...” Everyone nodded as they waited for the sign.

Then, Escanor took his time to arrive at their targeted aircraft as he nervously waited for something to happen. The smooth steel-hulled aircraft was shining black and looks brand new.

Baam!

A weak explosion caused by a short circuit in the power room surprised many soldiers working at the hangar.

The light in the whole building turns off but the electric generators quickly started to work and the light came back.

The black out only occured for about three seconds. But it was enough for these gamers.

They boarded the aircraft as they waited for another sign to kick in before they cause havoc in the place and use the confusion to buy time in activating the aircraft.

Escanor was tasked to be the main pilot of the aircraft and Shirley was to utilized the weapons it possess...

”How's the armor of this thing?” Ray Penber asked after he confirmed to everyone that no one was indeed inside this 100 meter long aircraft.

It didn't surprise them since that was part of their plan. They waited for the maintenance to be completed this morning before they started.

”Pretty thin, but it has several energy shields to compensate. Anyway, we have long range anti-matter guns and short-range anti-barrier guns... Fully loaded.” Shirley said while grinning.

”Then? What are we waiting for?”