Episode 33
~ Eternal Reality (Part VI) ~
Last Remnants
On the other side of the battlefield, not far from Heaven's Base, in the meantime…
Vivio in her "Adult Mode" sprinted toward the incoming AI-controlled AT units in front of her. She was currently equipping herself with her usual default Sacred Heart Mode barrier jacket instead of her full-powered Sankt Kaiser Mode barrier jacket. Although both Sacred Heart Mode barrier jacket and Sankt Kaiser Mode barrier jacket was happen to be somehow identical to one another, Vivio's default Sacred Heart Mode barrier jacket's blazer was having a white color scheme with dark blue highlight instead of jet black-and-blue color scheme of Sankt Kaiser Mode barrier jacket, as it was also happens to be less durable compared to the aforementioned Sankt Kaiser Mode barrier jacket itself.
Unfortunately for Vivio, as an output limiter have been placed on her ever since J.S Incident's conclusion five/ six years ago, she could only access her Sankt Kaiser Mode with an approval from TSAB or Church of the Saint King's high-ranked officers such as both of her own mothers, commander Hayate Yagami or knight Carim Gracia. Although, as far as the young Saint King could remember, her personal coach; Nove Nakajima was also having an authority to disable her (Vivio's) output limiter albeit she could only do it during an extremely emergency case. Fortunately for Vivio however, her upbringing as one of the Takamachi made her resilient enough to not think too much over such limitation that has been placed upon her or to be exact her Linker Core. With strong determination and confidence Vivio grabbed an oversized jousting lance that was happen to be previously belongs to one of the unfortunate Britannia Union's Knightmare Frame RPI-209 (Royal Panzer Infantry-209) Gloucester in which happens to be fell into a victim of Gaia Saviour's ambush.
"Vivio-san! The one in front of you! Defeat it!" shouted Einhalt Stratos, as she in the meantime skilfully took down a pair of Armored Trooper units in which happens to be identified as ATH-14-ST Standing Tortoise and previously were using their respective X-SAT-01 50mm solid shooter bazookas in order to defeat and kill the said young female descendant of Hegemon/ Overlord Claus G.S Ingvalt herself. "Hai! Einhalt-san!" replied Vivio back with her usual cheerful, determined and enthusiastic voice tone, as she was using her entire strength to throw the said fallen Knightmare Frame's jousting lance at the incoming Gaia Saviour's AI-controlled AT units in front of her.
The said Knightmare Frame's jousting lance was flying straight before skewering through three incoming enemy's AT units in which happen to be identified as ATM-09-ST Scopedog that also happen to be well famously deployed during one hundred years war in another universe prior Break The World, as Vivio spun her body away before leaping backwards in order to keep a considerable distance from any incoming enemy's Scopedog AT units. It was when the young Saint King girl decided to waste no time and grabbed another Knightmare Frame's jousting lance in which happen to be littered across the entire battlefield around her. She once again spun her body and threw the second Knightmare Frame's jousting lance at another incoming AI-controlled Scopedog that happens to be aiming at her by using its GAT-22 30mm heavy machinegun. Instantly the said Scopedog fell motionless as Vivio's second Knightmare Frame's jousting lance pierced through its torso area, skewering and cleaving the said AI-controlled AT unit into two.
"Pheeew! These computer controlled Scopedog are surely persistent! Einhalt-san, how is the situation on your side…?" asked Vivio, as this time around she decided to throw multiple Sonic Shooter high-speed shooting spell simultaneously in which also happens to be identified as Sonic Shooter Assault Shift. Six Sonic Shooter energy bolts straightaway flew toward the incoming three Scopedog AT units in which happen to be caught off guard by Vivio before instantly exploding after arrived about a millimeter away from each of their respective targets (Scopedog AT units). "Nothing happens to be out of control so far Vivio-san, although I also agree with your statement just now on how our enemies somehow indeed quite persistent…" replied Einhalt politely, as she was seen throwing three consecutive punches that happen to be crushing another ATH-14-ST Standing Tortoise's armor plate easily. It was when Vivio letting out another heavy sigh, as she decided to comment at Einhalt's reply just now while taking down another incoming Scopedog with her Plasma Arm punches.
"I heard from Ave-nii and Teana-san on the other day, ever since the First Defensive War have been concluded one and a half year ago…as well as the timeline once again fixed by Amitie-san, the use of AI-controlled humanoid fighting units have becoming quite common in order to prevent unnecessary casualties among the aforementioned humanoid fighting units' pilots. Although in the same time, I also having a mixed feeling about it as well Einhalt-san…" replied Vivio back, as she in the end have been successful on destroying most of the incoming Scopedog AT units in which happens to try on attacking her. "Vivio-san…are you referring the late colonel Treize Kushrenada's words during the final week of First Defensive War's Eve Conflict back then…?" asked Einhalt, as Vivio in which happens to be already arrive and standing next to her older girlfriend; Einhalt Stratos was only nodding back affirmatively before answering her (Einhalt's) question just now.
"Colonel Treize always hates AI-controlled humanoid fighting machines, as in his case Mobile Dolls. I remembered that colonel Treize once told me over his own personal philosophy on how war if properly conducted will definitely bring out the best in humanity, as the properly conducted warfare shall be done honorably with human virtues such as rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, loyalty, filial piety and wisdom must be involved as well as completely integrated in it. Unfortunately however, AI-controlled Armored Trooper, Knightmare Frame, Mobile Suit as well as any other humanoid fighting machines that happen to destroy everything indiscriminately have been completely distort and tarnish the true meaning behind a properly conducted warfare itself…" replied Vivio back, as she gave Einhalt another sad and melancholy smile of hers. Einhalt in return was only remain quiet as she stared back at Vivio's sad expression while trying to find the most suitable respond for Vivio's answer just now. It was after a momentary silence between the two of them, Einhalt finally found the most suitable respond for Vivio's answer just now and she decided to give her gentle, delicate and sympathetic younger girlfriend the aforementioned suitable respond she found just now.
"Vivio-san, even though properly conducted warfare might bring out the best in humanity…I personally believes, war in the end is just a war. No matter how we try to embellish it with human virtues in order to justify the very existence of properly conducted warfare, there are many innocent lives that want to have nothing to do with it still indiscriminately becoming victims of the said war itself…regardless whether there is any human being involved in it or not…I hope you do understand that Vivio-san…" responded Einhalt back calmly, as she was still staring back at Vivio with dignified facial expression shown on her face. "E-Einhalt-san…I…" Vivio's voice was trailing off, as she found herself unable to argue back. Her beautiful mismatched crystal green and red eyes met with Einhalt's equally beautiful mismatched crystal purple and blue eyes, as she once again contemplating herself over the answer that Einhalt gave just now. Fortunately for Vivio however, Mikoto in which also happens to be just arrived together with Kamijou and Index overheard Vivio and Einhalt's conversation just now before decided to add her own thought in order to give both Vivio and Einhalt (in particular Vivio herself) another reminder over the most important thing that the two of them might have forgotten after all.
"Regardless whether this war is properly conducted or not…our job is to ensure this kind of war to never repeat itself again in the future. Because of that, we should just focus ourselves on defeating our current enemies and not confusing ourselves with any unnecessary thought! Again, that's what I believe happens to be the most important thing for us to do at this moment, since only by doing so…we can fulfil this idiot as well as everyone's wish to return back home together with smile and laugh…" stated Mikoto, as she threw another lightning spear variation that happens to be generated from both of her hands. It was when both Vivio and Einhalt were only smiling back at Mikoto before nodding affirmatively as they were happen to be totally agree at Mikoto's remark just now.
"You're right Mikoto-san…since in the end, it will be our job to protect this world by ensuring this kind of war to be put into its ultimate conclusion as quickly as possible while preventing another similar one from emerging in the future! Thanks for reminding Einhalt-san and myself about that! Vivio is really appreciating it!" replied Vivio back, as she gave Mikoto her Takamachi-style determined and confident smile before clenching both left and right fists simultaneously together. Einhalt in the meantime was only nodding back in agreement over her younger girlfriend's reply just now, as she was also clenching her left fist and activates her AEC Armament; CW-AEC07X Sword Breaker. Both Vivio and Einhalt were currently equipping their respective left arms with Sword Breaker AEC Armaments in which happen to appear as a thin, elbow-high gloves, as they were also once again readying themselves to face another incoming enemies that would soon enough arrive.
"A defensive equipment for melee combatants…? Hmmm, for some reason Sword Breaker is reminding me to this idiot's right hand…" muttered Mikoto, as she was alternating her gaze from Vivio and Einhalt's Sword Breaker AEC Armaments to her (self-appointed) boyfriend; Touma Kamijou's right hand. "Is it really true…? I never actually see any Time-Space Administration Bureau's issued equipment that would perfectly mimic my right hand's ability. Perhaps you can explain it for a bit Vivi…? Einhalt…?" asked Kamijou, as he also quickly took a cover behind one of the fallen Scopedog AT nearby meanwhile Index casually walked in front of him and began to activates her offensive spell.
"CW-AEC07X Sword Breaker's primary function is to nullify any incoming physical attack. Although primarily built with a purpose on negating Eclipse Driver's physical attack and magic neutralizing effect such as Zero Effect, we uhm…I mean Subaru-san, the initial primary user of Sword Breaker found that also capable to neutralize almost any physical attack effectively in the similar manner of both Mid-Childa style's Round Shield or Ancient Belka style's Panzerschild. Unfortunately however, Sword Breaker could only operates on its full potential when being used by combat cyborg instead of normal mage like Einhalt-san and I myself…" explained Vivio, as she gave Kamijou her usual Takamachi-style smile as well in the same time. Kamijou on the other hand was only nodding back affirmatively albeit deep down inside his mind, he was still a little bit confused over Vivio's explanation just now. This time around however, Einhalt decided to add her own following thought in order to supplement Vivio's explanation and make it a lot easier for Kamijou to understand.
"Kamijou-san, since the true nature of magic in our universe can be easily explained similar to normal science in several other universes as well as in this newborn tertiary world, I believe Sword Breaker is not something that Caledfwlch Techniques decided to create by imitating Imagine Breaker. Since I also personally believe that Kamijou-san's Imagine Breaker is also in the end possessing something even more powerful if not terrifying than just an ability to negate any supernatural phenomenon…"
This time around Kamijou began to fully understand the true nature of CW-AEC07X Sword Breaker as well as his very own Imagine Breaker for a little bit more, as well as the significance differences that happen to set them apart from one another. Sword Breaker is an AEC Armament, created from the brightest brilliant mind of Caledfwlch Techniques' scientists, inventors and engineers combine with an accumulated knowledge and experience that Time-Space Administration Bureau's Main Branch Engineering Division have been possessing up until this point (now). Its primary function is to negate any incoming physical attack, Eclipse virus infection, as well as magic neutralizing effect. It was built for a greatest defensive and offensive supplementary equipment for both Ancient and Modern Belka style practitioners in which happen to favor melee combat more than long-range magical combat. Because of that Sword Breaker was in the end happens to be a just merely device, created to supplement its users primary combat abilities instead becoming the main factor that would determine one's true combat ability in the end.
Again, because of that Sword Breaker was happen to work differently from Imagine Breaker. Kamijou's right hand; the Imagine Breaker is an unknown phenomenon, as its ability to negate any supernatural phenomenon was just happen to be one of its supplementary features instead of the main one. It also cannot be removed from Kamijou's body for any possible mean, as even if someone decapitated his right arm, Imagine Breaker would still exist, bonded with Kamijou and functioning well as usual. However the most distinct difference that set Imagine Breaker apart from Sword Breaker AEC Armament was something else that lies beyond the right hand of Touma Kamijou. This certain "something else" was once made its initial appearance during certain incident prior Break The World in which a mad alchemist Aureolus Izzard sever Kamijou's right arm during one-on-one duel and only having a Dragon King's head emerged from it. Although this particular incident was never be recorded by Time-Space Administration Bureau, another incident in which happening right after Break The World have shown them as well as countless different multiple multiverse out there over what might truly exist behind Kamijou's Imagine Breaker after all.
During another Level 6 Shift attempt that induced the third-ranked Level 5 Esper Mikoto Misaka into a Level 6, Kamijou once again exhibit the same power if not phenomenon in which he previously happens to use against Aureolus Izzard a few weeks in prior. This time around however, not only a single Dragon King's head that happens to emerged from Kamijou's severed right arm, but another seven more dragon heads in various form and mana conversion (elemental) affinity also emerged from it and released Mikoto from the shackle of hate and sadness that have been imprisoning her up until to that point. This time around however, Time-Space Administration Bureau's personnel such as instructor (captain) Nanoha Takamachi, Enforcer Fate Testarossa Harlaown, lieutenant colonel Hayate Yagami, sergeant Subaru Nakajima, Enforcer Teana Lanster, special investigator Ginga Nakajima and Enforcer (aide) Ave J.C Takamachi were also happen to witness the very unthinkable feat that they previously never thought could be existing and always resides within Kamijou's right hand in which Imagine Breaker happens to reside within it.
Recorded as one of the newborn tertiary world's seven mysteries by Time-Space Administration Bureau's Infinity Library's database later on, Imagine Breaker was designated as triple A-class Lost Logia and Time-Space Administration Bureau constantly and closely monitored its existence through Special Duty Section 6's careful observation. In the end however, even if Imagine Breaker's existence could be considered dangerous, as far as Kamijou could remember, thanks to this special power that resides within his right hand, he could in the end met Vivio and Einhalt as well as becoming one of their (Vivio and Einhalt) most trusted close friend and ally in the end.
"Well, if you think back about it once again…Sword Breaker is more closely associated to the science side of our old world instead of its magical side. Although again, Touma…it doesn't matter whether they are different to one another or not, since as long as they could be used to protect anything or anyone that we love and cherish dearly…it would be more than enough to justify their existences in this countless multiple multiverse after all. Am I right Touma…?" asked Mikoto, as she was grinning at Kamijou in which happens to be in return staring at her in disbelief. "W-w-what!?" asked Mikoto with her usual demanding voice tone, as she began to get flustered as well. "No! No! No! This insignificant commoner Kamijou-san is just feel very happy since he could in the end hear his beloved ojousama addressing him with his first name instead of this idiot moniker that she was always using before…" replied Kamijou back as he was happen to be really serious about it. Unfortunately for Kamijou in which happens to be already having countless misfortune constantly looming above his head however, the deeply embarrassed and flustered Mikoto quickly glared back at him before in the end shouting her reply at him as well like on how she always be doing up until now.
"W-w-why you!? So, in another word you are saying that I always treat you like my manservant or s-s-something like that don't you!? Idiot! Don't you know that I always w-w-worried about you s-s-since you always act reckless and endanger yourself in order to protect others!? Can't you just for once think just for your own benefit, safety and happiness instead!?" shouted Mikoto back as she started to babble some kind of nonsense in which happens to be actually unrelated to any previous conversation they were having at all. Kamijou on the other hand was only took a long deep breath and sighed before he decided to give his argue back at Mikoto's outburst just now. "Biribiri…I…" unfortunately however, before Kamijou could even say anything, Mikoto was once again shouting at him, as she was happen to be really frustrated over Kamijou's tendency for either being insensitive blockhead or sometimes even a careless fool that would ended up harming his own life. "D-don't you Biribiri me! You promised me to you will always trust me as your equal and letting me protect and support you in any situation! Yet! You still could not get rid that kind of heroic sacrifice type of mindset from your head!" shouted Mikoto, as she was still glaring at Kamijou intently.
Vivio, Einhalt and Index instantly turned their heads at both Mikoto and Kamijou as the three of them have already secured the entire area from the incoming enemies for the time being. Even without knowing the content of Mikoto's conversation with Kamijou, Vivio, Einhalt and Index could guess mostly over the main reason behind Mikoto's current anger that was happen to be directed to Kamijou. As Vivio and Einhalt were also happen to be Mikoto and Kamijou's closest friends, both of them were also happen to share the same dilemma if not disappointment over Kamijou's tendency on sacrificing his own wellbeing and happiness in order to help others and becoming "hero" that everyone happen to admire. Index once asked both Vivio and Einhalt to always protect and support Kamijou and Mikoto, as the two of them were indeed very much alike to one another. Since Index's role as both Kamijou and Mikoto's closest friend and third party observer was somehow very similar to Vivio and Einhalt, she could clearly see anything that happens to be wrong over Kamijou as well as Mikoto's personality while in the same time feel aghast over it.
"Tanpatsu (shorthair/ Mikoto's nickname) was also doing the same thing that Touma have always done up until now…namely playing hero and sacrificing their own happiness and wellbeing for the sake of others in which they were happen to love and cherish dearly…" muttered Index, as her facial expression was somehow becoming a little bit sad and melancholy for some obvious reason. Vivio and Einhalt on the other hand were only remain quiet as they were well aware over certain incident in which Index happens to be trying to imply here. Since Vivio as well as Einhalt were also getting involved in this particular Level 6 Shift Incident up to certain extend, the two of them were also quite well aware over Mikoto's anguish and sorrow back then, as the said third-ranked Level 5 Esper that previously happens to be well famously admired and feared as Railgun or Tokiwadai's Ace or even Electric Princess was almost foolishly doing something that might happen proven irreversible as well as endangering her very life and wellbeing as well.
"Back then Mikoto-san was almost sacrificing her own life in order to save the rest of her sisters from Level 6 Shift inhuman experimentation…even though in the end she was also happen to be fully aware over the futility of her own action…" replied Vivio back at Index's remark just now as Einhalt was also nodding back in agreement over her young(er) Saint King girlfriend's reply just now. "You're right Vivi, since Tanpatsu was really desperate back then…and it was also when Touma came and help her afterward, preventing Tanpatsu from sacrificing her life for nothing. However Touma was also suffering quite heavy injuries in the process of saving Tanpatsu and her sisters from Level 6 Shift experimentation…honestly, I hope Touma and Tanpatsu could be at least trying to understand that they were not alone after all as there are people like the three of us that would be more than happy to help them…especially when they ask!" said Index as she was also complaining over Kamijou and Mikoto's aforementioned tendency on taking the entire burden all by themselves.
"Index-san, I personally do agree and share the same sentiment with you. However in the same time, I would also like to trust both Kamijou-san and Mikoto-san while waiting for the two of them to be finally feel comfortable enough on entrusting some of their burdens with us. I believe waiting patiently while keep on supporting their endeavor is also happen to be our role as Kamijou-san and Mikoto-san's closest best friends. Don't you also think the same Index-san…?" asked Einhalt as she was responding at Index's remark just now. It was when Index quickly nodding back affirmatively, as she smiled at the young Hegemon girl in front of her in which also happen to be in return smiling back at Index as well. "I also agree on what you have just said Einhalt-san, because of that…don't you think we should get going and told them to temporarily halt their argument as we will soon be entering the third phase of this mission…?" asked Vivio, as she was also cutely smiling at both Einhalt and Index in which happen to be in return blushing slightly in embarrassment for some unknown reason before nodding back in agreement as well.
As Vivio, Einhalt and Index decided to approach Kamijou and Mikoto in which happen to be still arguing as well as almost totally forgotten over the fact that they were currently in the middle of crucial mission, Sacred Heart (Chris) received an update from Nanoha Takamachi's Intelligent Device; Raising Heart over the completion of Operation Reconquista's second phase/ phase 2. It was when Vivio, Einhalt and Index also took a notice on how they together with both Kamijou and Mikoto would be officially commencing the third phase/ phase 3 of Operation Reconquista. With another strengthened resolve and determination, the five of them once again participated in Operation Reconquista's third phase, as they decided to do so in order to protect the very people in which they were also happen to love and cherish dearly while fulfilling their very own wish as well; to reach the never ending tomorrow that would no longer beyond their as well as everyone else's reach as well.
"So, after this mission finally over…you two will be returning to Mid-Childa and we won't be able to see each other for a while…?" asked Mikoto. "Uhn, although Vivio promises that Vivio and Einhalt-san will definitely visit Mikoto-san and Kamijou-san again. This time around…we will also bring Xveria-san with us…" replied Vivio cheerfully, as she was also happen to use this brief moment of respite to reconfiguring her Sword Breaker AEC Armament. "That's a promise Vivio-san! Since I am also looking forward to finally meet Xveria-san in person as well. By the way, I think we should also get ready for this third phase of Operation Reconquista and give our enemies a red carpet welcome!" replied Mikoto back at Vivio's reply just before, as she was also in the same time smiling at the said young Saint King girl as well. Vivio in return was also smiling back at Mikoto, as she was in the same time finally completing the supposedly tedious process of reconfiguring Sword Breaker AEC Armament with Sacred "Chris" Heart's assistance. It was around that time when together with Kamijou and Index, Einhalt decided to approach both Vivio and Mikoto, as she was also have just finished from reconfiguring her own Sword Breaker AEC Armament with Asteion's help.
"Ah, Einhalt-san! How is the reconfiguration process of your Sword Breaker going…?" asked Vivio cheerfully, as Einhalt in return was only smiling back at her younger girlfriend before answering her (Vivio's) question just now. "No irregularity happens to be detected by Tio, as everything seems to be working just fine Vivio-san. On the other hand however, I believe Kamijou-san and Index-san has also concluding their argument as well as coming into a term of mutual understanding together…" replied Einhalt calmly meanwhile her Hybrid-Intelligent Device Asteion (Tio) was only meowing in agreement over her master's reply at her (Einhalt's) younger girlfriend just now. Vivio on the other hand was only nodding back in agreement over Einhalt's reply just now as she turned her attention back at Mikoto, Kamijou and Index afterward. It was when the young Saint King decided to once again took upon herself a responsibility on leading her friends back into the battlefield as well as ensuring them that they would definitely emerged victorious in the end.
"Everyone! Are you ready? Let's get everything done with full power from the very beginning! Absolute firepower combined with full throttle lightning speed as well!" said Vivio with her enthusiastic voice tone, as she led Einhalt, Mikoto, Kamijou and Index back to the battlefield in front of them. Einhalt, Mikoto, Kamijou and Index were only smiling to each other in the meantime, as they once again decided to entrust their life on Vivio's care and leadership. It was when another renewed bond and friendship once again blossomed within Vivio, Einhalt, Mikoto, Kamijou and Index's hearts, as they once again entrusting each other life, safety and wellbeing to one another. For having a strong and unyielding faith that the very person next to them would also be doing the same on supporting and protecting them, Vivio, Einhalt, Mikoto, Kamijou and Index once again fought against their enemies without any hesitation. Since they believed that everything definitely will be all right after all.
It was when the third phase of Operation Reconquista happen to be progressing smoothly, as Time-Space Administration Bureau, ESUN and ZEXIS' alliance would soon reached the main stronghold of Gaia Saviour rebel force. Although in the same time, unbeknownst by Vivio, Einhalt, Mikoto, Kamijou, Index and everyone else that was happen to be involved in this Time-Space Administration Bureau, ESUN and ZEXIS' alliance's Operation Reconquista, everything that was happening up until now was in reality happens to be only a small fracture, a tip of an iceberg over something bigger and a lot more sinister that would soon be happening afterward. It was when the true struggle for this newborn tertiary world as well as countless other multiple multiverse out there is truly begin.
In the meantime, on the opposite side of Heaven's Base's final defense line…
"Kyaaaaa!" shrieked Erica as her Koubu F2 was thrown away after she tried to block the incoming giant right fist of AI-controlled MRX-009 Psycho Gundam. "Erica! Why you…monster!" shouted Glycine in anger, as she leaped toward the gigantic AI-controlled mobile suit in front of her before trying to cleave its head vertically into half by using her Koubu F2's halberd axe. Unfortunately for Glycine however, her attack seems to be useless against Psycho Gundam's Gundarium Gamma alloy armor plating, as the said powerful vertical slicing attack of Glycine's Koubu F2 was only happen to create a small dent on the said gigantic mobile suit's forehead. "Glycine! Look out!" warned Hanabi, as she tried on providing her long best friend a support fire by using her own Koubu F2's bow and arrows. Unfortunately for Hanabi, as well as Glycine, once again the spiritual enhanced arrows of Hanabi's Koubu F2 happen to be also useless against Psycho Gundam's Gundarium Gamma alloy armor plates. It was when the said humongous and monstrous mobile suit begin to rain Glycine, Erica and Hanabi's Koubu F2s by using its 3-barrel scattering mega particle cannon at close if not almost point-blank range, as the three helpless Paris Kagekidan's members in which happen to be within Psycho Gundam's line of fire could only watched in horror since soon enough their life would be instantly forfeited.
…Or so it should have been…
Out of nowhere, hundreds if not thousands of tome pages together with flock of black sparrows were come together before providing Erica, Glycine and Hanabi an absolute protection from Psycho Gundam's 3-barrel scattering mega particle beam cannon by nullifying it completely. "Everyone, glad that we make it on time!" greeted Isis Egret as she took a long deep relieved breath since her Rumbling Sparrow shooting spell have also been proven useful to protect Erica, Glycine and Hanabi from their supposedly ultimate demise. "Uh-oh…t-thank you…" thanked Erica with a slightly stuttered voice, as she was happen to be still a little bit too dazed to digest the sudden new development in which happening right in front of her eyes. Glycine on the other hand was quickly readying her fighting stance back, as her gaze was happen to be directed not only to Isis Egret but also a handsome sixteen years old silver haired boy in unusual combat equipment that was later on being identified as Mid-Childa Special EC barrier jacket; the Black Knight.
The said silver haired boy was only smiling gently at Glycine while returning the Bleumer heiress' gaze with his beautiful crystal jade green eyes before soon afterward turning his entire attention at the gigantic Psycho Gundam in front of him. "Thoma, shall we destroy this giant Gundam by ourselves…?" asked Lily-Strosek telepathically, as she was happen to be currently performing React-in with her chosen Eclipse Driver; Thoma Avenir. "No Lily, since I personally think…it would be wiser to let Martika handle this giant Gundam as we still need to evacuate those three Paris Kagekidan's members to the safety zone…" replied Thoma telepathically as well. Lily on the other hand was only remain quiet for a while, as she was contemplating over the idea of leaving dangerous enemy such as this AI-controlled Psycho Gundam to Martika alone. However, after having a careful thought about it, Lily started to understand the very reason behind Thoma's reply just now and decided to follow his plan nevertheless.
"Hey, are you all okay…? You three can still move can't you…?" asked Thoma at Glycine in particular, as well as Erica and Hanabi meanwhile Isis once again threw another explosive Black Perfume No.3 Humming Bird at the AI-controlled Psycho Gundam in front of her (them) in order to scatter its second scattering mega particle plasma beam attacks. "Ha-hai…!" replied Hanabi, as her metallic jet-black Koubu F2 was using her long bow as a crutch since the prolonged battle in prior of facing Psycho Gundam have been severely damaging her Koubu F2's drive system and articulation joints. "We're fine, although it doesn't by any mean we will be retreating!" declared Glycine for all the sudden, as Thoma (and Lily) and Isis' attention was instantly taken by the Bleumer's heiress' declaration just now. "Hey! I don't know why are you making such declaration in the first place…however, your machine is not in condition to fight anymore and you should not be stubborn because of that!" argued Isis back, as this time around she was retorting at Glycine's declaration just now, in which happens to be careless according to Isis herself.
"So, are you telling us…protector of light and justice to retreat when this foul enemy is still standing right in front of us? Are you truly want us to do that!? Forsaking our honor, believe and conviction just to save our own lives…? You must never forget that you are talking with me, Glycine Bleumer of the…" before Glycine could even finish her argument that was fully intended on retorting at Isis' argument just now, another humanoid fighting machine in which happens to be identified as Su-47pzX1 Berkut Eclipse senjutsuki appeared from out of nowhere as it started to rain the gigantic AI-controlled Psycho Gundam by using a pair of 36mm caliber A-97 assault cannons. Previously hidden from her enemy thanks to Berkut Eclipse senjutsuki's optical camouflage, Time-Space Administration Bureau and Caledfwlch Techniques' Eishi; ensign Martika Bjachenova launched her preemptive assault against Gaia Saviour's AI-controlled MRX-009 Psycho Gundam in which happen to be twice of her senjutsuki/ tactical surface fighter's size with an extreme prejudice.
"Martika-san, you're late! I thought you might have run into a trouble!" scolded Isis, as she was somehow actually feel relieved for knowing that Martika have finally arrived to provide her together with Thoma, Lily and beleaguered Paris Kagekidan's members; Erica Fontaine, Glycine Bleumer, and Hanabi Kitaōji an additional support fire. "Ah, sorry Isis…I admit that I have been running into a little trouble but this optical camouflage is happen to be a lifesaver for me!" replied Martika cheerfully, as she threw away both of her empty A-97 assault cannons before switching into a close-quarter-combat by using a pair of arm blade motors in which happens to be stored previously inside her Su-47pzX1 Berkut Eclipse's blade sheathes. "Martika-san, is it okay for you to fight this giant mobile suit in close-range…? Thoma and I will assist you with long-range bombardment spell since it would be proven difficult for you if you try to take it down all by yourself…" asked Lily-Strosek telepathically, as she was happen to offer Martika her assistance. Thoma in the meantime was also nodding in agreement as well as reaffirming Lily's statement just now, although Martika quickly shook her head or to be exact her Su-47pzX1 Berkut Eclipse's head in order to kindly decline Thoma and Lily's help.
"I will be fine Thoma, Lily…since I believe you three would still have to do something else that happens to be more important than assisting me against this giant Gundam. Am I right…?" replied Martika back, as without any more delay, her metallic scarlet Berkut Eclipse was quickly advancing toward the gigantic AI-controlled Psycho Gundam in front of her before trying to slice the said giant mobile suit's shield apart by using Berkut Eclipse's blade motors. "Thoma…Lily…would it be alright for both of you to accompany those three Paris Kagekidan's members to the safety zone…? I think, it would be better for me to stay behind and help Martika-san since I doubt she could actually beat this giant Gundam all alone by herself…" asked Isis for all the sudden, as she was instructing her Device-like equipment; Perfume Glove on getting Black Perfume No.9 Dusky Thrush ready while flying a little bit closer toward Martika's Berkut Eclipse senjutsuki in which currently happen on performing relentless assault against Gaia Saviour's AI-controlled Psycho Gundam by slicing its equally giant shield here and there while dodging its (Psycho Gundam's) 3-barrel scattering mega particle cannon simultaneously.
"We will be fine Isis, although in the same time…please be really careful, since this giant Gundam is definitely really dangerous." replied Thoma and Lily back at Isis' statement just now. On the other hand, Isis was only grinning back at Thoma and Lily before nodding in affirmative as well at the said young Eclipse Driver and Reactor girl in which happen to be her closest best friends as well. As both Isis and Martika would soon afterward found themselves locked inside an intense battle against Gaia Saviour's AI-controlled Psycho Gundam, Thoma (and Lily) decided to approach the speechless Glycine, Erica and Hanabi by landing right in front of the young Bleumer's heiress' aquamarine Koubu F2. It was when Lily-Strosek decided to React-out from her Eclipse Driver; Thoma Avenir before soon afterward revealing herself in front of Glycine, Erica, and Hanabi as a pretty kind and gentle girl with long platinum blond hair. She was also happen to be currently wearing her white Engage Suit-type combat protective clothing (barrier jacket) as well as holding the Bible of Silver Cross in her right hand.
"Hanabi-san…Hanabi-san…she is really pretty isn't she…?" asked Erica for all the sudden, as she couldn't help herself from admiring Lily-Strosek's beauty. "You are correct miss Erica, although I believe this isn't the right time for us to do so. Glycine, what would you do…? Are we going to retreat and leave those two here or staying back in order to help them…?" replied Hanabi back at Erica, as she was also reminding the said apprentice nun to focus herself in the current battlefield for now. In the same time, Hanabi was also asking her closest best friend Glycine over what they should be doing since Thoma and Lily would be soon enough asked them to retreat as well to the safety zone. It was when Hanabi together with Glycine and Erica could hear Lily's personal request for them to retreat to the safety zone even before the said young Bleumer's heiress could answer Hanabi's question just now.
"Everyone, at the moment Special Duty Section 6 together with Londo Bell and ZEXIS were maintaining our safety zone's defense line perfectly while moving forward in order to complete Operation Reconquista's third phase as quickly as possible. Uhm, since we all would only be distracting Isis and Martika-san…I believe we should all retreat to the safety zone, regroup, repair and resupply any damaged mechanized infantry we have before once again participating with this Operation Reconquista. How is it sounds to everyone…uhm…?" asked Lily-Strosek, as she had also been in the same time voicing her point of view as well. Unfortunately for a meek and delicate girl like Lily, her attempt to gently convince those three beleaguered Paris Kagekidan's members on retreating back to the safety zone was happen to be taken as an offense by no other than the proud protector of light and justice Glycine Bleumer herself.
"Retreating!? Again, are you asking me to retreat from my enemy!? What kind of insult that I have been hearing this time around, since I believe the true defender of light and justice shall never be retreating from his or her evil enemies! Don't you two have any shame for asking us to retreat instead of courageously fight against our opponent that also happens to be alone after all!?" yelled Glycine back, as she was also glaring at Lily in the same time. "Eh…uhm…I-I am sorry that…" quickly Lily apologized with a slightly stuttered voice, as she was also somehow felt a little bit guilty for offending the prideful Glycine and also perhaps both Erica and Hanabi as well. "G-G-Glycine-san! You shouldn't be yelling at poor Lily-san like that…since she was happen to be just really worrying about our condition after all…" said Erica, as she tried to calm Glycine down.
"We have no intention to offend your code of chivalry and honor miss Bleumer, although I believe it would be more than necessary for us to retreat, regroup and resupply in order to fight continuously against our evil enemies. I also believe a temporary retreat is not an act of a coward since we made such decision in order to keep on fighting, not because we want to run away and leave our friends as well as comrade in arms behind. Because of that, your anger toward Lily is happen to be unfounded miss Glycine and I think your pride and honor is also somehow clouding your mind and judgment…" replied Thoma sharply and flatly, as he decided to point out Glycine's way of thinking most likely would ended up endangering not only herself but also her closest best friends that she was happen to definitely love and cherish dearly.
"W-W-Why you…!?" angered and feel heavily offended by Thoma's words just now, Glycine tried to move her damaged Koubu F2 and swung her halberd at the young(er) Eclipse Driver in front of her. Unfortunately for her however, the very damage that her aquamarine Koubu F2 happens to sustain was somehow preventing Glycine from doing so. Instead, she was only gritting her teeth before screaming in frustration afterward. "Glycine…" muttered Hanabi with a sad and melancholy voice tone, as she was somehow happens to share Glycine's anger and frustration as well. Thoma and Lily were happen to be just telling them the truth. There is nothing that Glycine, Hanabi and Erica could be possibly achieving with their current condition. Such simple and harsh fact alone was happen to be the one that hurt Glycine's pride and honor the most. Glycine as well as Hanabi and Erica were members of Paris Kagekidan, an organization in which happens to be originated from another parallel Earth.
Paris Kagekidan together with Teikoku Kagekidan were happen to be the said parallel Earth's guardian of light, protector of mankind that fought the very darkest darkness that also plagued the said world itself. Unfortunately however, the more radiant the said light shone, the darker its shadow would be. Glycine very well knew that. Erica and Hanabi were also aware about the said simple fact alone. However the three of them were also realize over nothing that they could have done about it, since there would be such time that they would need to grit themselves and enduring any humiliation against their enemies if by doing so in the end would let them to protect anything or anyone that they were happen to love and cherish dearly. Because of that, it hurts Glycine, Hanabi and Erica the most when Thoma and Lily were happen to remind them over what was currently happening at the moment is somehow the very exact same moment that would be putting their perseverance into a test.
"Monsieur Avenir…miss Strosek…if we retreat to the safety zone, would our allies be fine by themselves…?" asked Hanabi, as the main cockpit hatch of her metallic jet-black Koubu F2 was happen to be left open so Thoma and Lily could see her serious expression from inside the said steam-powered Armored Trooper like combat unit of hers. "I believe so miss Kitaōji. Moreover by retreating, we could repair any damage that your unit have currently been sustaining and get it ready for another combat…Thoma and I will also making sure that no harm would befall miss Kitaōji together with miss Bleumer and miss Erica during our retreat back to the designated point 2 safety zone. Because of that, shall we get going or else will be distracting Isis…and uhm…Martika-san…" explained Lily-Strosek, as she was also in the meantime urging Hanabi, Glycine and Erica to begin their haste retreat.
In the end, Glycine was happen to be reluctantly agree to retreat together with Hanabi and Erica, as Thoma and Lily decided to escort them to the safety zone while leaving both Isis and Martika behind to face the gigantic AI-controlled Psycho Gundam. It was three hours after Operation Reconquista was set into motion, as everything seems to moves according to the mission plan. As Special Duty Section 6's operatives together with Londo Bell's agents and ZEXIS' personnel have been securing any escape route from Heaven's Base, the next final phase of infiltrating Heaven's Base interior will be starting shortly. For now however, let's us shift our focus toward another intense battlefield in which happens to be currently happening not far from the very stronghold of Gaia Saviour's fourth gate. It was around the area in which Gaia Saviour's mass driver/ electromagnetic catapult happen to be located, another group of Time-Space Administration Bureau's combat mages and a pair of Paris Kagekidan's members was locked into an intense battle against Gaia Saviour's mechanized infantry combat units as well as slave mode controlled MiG-29 series and F-16A series senjutsuki units in standstill without any sign of ceasing.
"Hyiiii!" cried Coquelicot in panic, as her damaged Koubu F2 was happen to stumble across another Gaia Saviour's mechanized infantry before she tried to take down the said Type-89 mechanized infantry armor by using both of her damaged Koubu F2's steam-powered shoulder cannons. Unfortunately for Coquelicot however, her damaged Koubu F2's shoulder cannons have been proven useless against the Type-89 mechanized infantry armor in which also happens to be enhanced even further by the newly installed barrier. It was when the Gaia Saviour's male Eishi that also happens to be controlling Type-89 mechanized infantry armor in front of Coquelicot's grinned evilly before starting to aim at the helpless younger Vietnamese girl's damaged Koubu F2 by using his Type-89 mechanized infantry armor's 12.7mm heavy machinegun. "This is the end of you little girl…" said the male Eishi as he pulled the trigger of his Type-89 mechanized infantry armor's 12.7mm and soon afterward a piercing sounds of rapid fire could be heard echoing across the battlefield.
"Active Protection…"
A Tri-Shield like triangular magical shield appeared right in front Coquelicot and protects her completely from the incoming hails of 12.7mm ballistic ammunition, as a digitized female voice was heard during the activation of the said triangular magical shield itself. "Are you alright!? Glad that Mach Caliber and I made it on time!" asked Time-Space Administration Bureau's sergeant Subaru Nakajima, as she was already standing in front of Coquelicot's battered Koubu F2 unit while raising her CW-AEC07X Sword Breaker equipped left hand (arm) in order to keep her Active Protection magical shield active all the time. "A…a…a…t-t…t-thank you…" replied Coquelicot back with stuttered trembling voice, as she was happen to be really scared just now. The thought that her life would soon be forfeited once again assaulted Coquelicot's mind, as she trembled in fear, unable to even move her damaged Koubu F2 away from her enemy's line of fire. Fortunately for Coquelicot however, Subaru was happen to be arriving on time and protecting Coquelicot from hails of 12.7mm ballistic ammunitions before counter-attacking the said Type-89 mechanized infantry armor by using her (Subaru's) right hand equipped Revolver Knuckle.
"Take this! Revolver Shoot! Vibration Shatter!" shouted Subaru with her usual fiery high-spirited war cry, as she launched two of her signature shooting spells almost simultaneously at her opponent's Type-89 mechanized infantry armor in front of her. Subaru's first shooting spell; Revolver Shoot was instantly piercing through the previously unseen barrier that happens on protecting the said Type-89 mechanized infantry armor before soon afterward her second shooting spell; Vibration Shatter completely crushing the said mechanized infantry armor's joints and drive systems by using high vibration of oscillatory wave resonance. This time around, the said Gaia Saviour's male Eishi in which happens to be previously confident and cocky could be seen trembling in fear as he found his proud and supposedly powerful Type-89 mechanized infantry armor have been completely destroyed easily by Time-Space Administration Bureau's combat mage that also happen to be no other than the Silver Ace; sergeant Subaru Nakajima herself.
"Well, that should be more than enough to teach him a lesson. Anyway, are you really alright…uhm…Coquelicot-chan…?" asked Subaru right after she finished from making a remark in regards to the trembling Gaia Saviour's male Eishi in front of her. "Uh…oh…eh…I-I…I-I am fine…uhm…Subaru…?" replied Coquelicot back, as she was also trying to reconfirm Subaru's name was indeed happen to be Subaru Nakajima after all. "Yep! I am Subaru! Glad that you are remembering my name, have been doing fine and also not suffering from any injuries after all Coquelicot-chan. Now, we should get going as unfortunately we would need to leave your Koubu F2 behind for now. Ah! Please don't worry, since our team will be retrieving it later…" explained Subaru, as she tore the half open cockpit hatch of Coquelicot's Koubu F2 before holding the said young little Vietnamese girl by using both of her hands in bridal carry style.
"Uhm, Subaru…you can put me down since I can still walk by myself. This is really embarrassing…" requested Coquelicot meekly, as her cheeks were happen to be blushing slightly in embarrassment. "Nope, can't do Coquelicot-chan. It would be faster when I carry you like this! Anyway, it will be a rough yet fun ride! Please hold me tight and don't bite your tongue…" replied Subaru, as she denied Coquelicot's request before readying herself for high speed retreat from this intense combat zone. "Oh…eh…ah! W-w-what do you mean by rough yet fun ride Subaru...? Are we going to retreat now…? How about Lobelia and the others…?" asked Coquelicot as she started to babble even more questions afterward at the Silver Ace; Subaru Nakajima. Instead of giving any answer at Coquelicot's questions just now, Subaru was only grinning at the younger Vietnamese girl that she was happen to bridal carry in both of her arms before asking her partner; an Intelligent Device that also happens to be no other than XM-01 Mach Caliber for a confirmation afterward.
"Are you ready Mach Caliber…?" asked Subaru. "Ready at any time buddy!" replied Mach Caliber, as without any warning, Subaru made her haste retreat through the intense battlefield in front of her, outmaneuvering any enemies' assaults while bridal carrying Coquelicot that was happen to be screaming in absolute fear. In the same time, as Subaru carried Coquelicot away to the safety zone not far from her location, another Paris Kagekidan's member in which also happens to be no other than Lobelia Carlini was fighting a desperate battle against twenty Type-89 mechanized infantry armors together with six MiG-29 Lastochka series senjutsuki and nine F-16A Fighting Falcon series senjutsuki in slave mode. Fortunately for Lobelia however, as her entire battle happens to become even more desperate, three Time-Space Administration Bureau's agents in which happen to be identified as private elite first class Erio Mondial, private elite first class Caro Ru Lushe and Enforcer Fate Testarossa Harlaown were finally arrived to help her on turning the tide of war. It was when Lobelia could once again witness the pinnacle of magic in which happens to be evolved and harnessed through extensive scientific and technological study instead of mysticism.
Outmaneuvering himself in-between relentless onslaught of F-16A Fighting Falcons' WS-16 assault cannon's 30mm projectiles, Erio swung his AEC Armament in which happens to be no other than CW-AEC03M War Hammer Mass Production Type horizontally in order to perform his own version of Raketenhammer magic-enhanced attack that he previously learnt from first lieutenant Vita Yagami back then, during his training day at Lost Property Riot Force 6 (Mobile Section 6). Instantly Erio's War Hammer Mass Production Type AEC Armament smashed through a pair of F-16A Fighting Falcon and MiG-29 Lastochka senjutsuki unit before crushing those two aforementioned senjutsuki units' cockpit blocks and neutralizing them completely.
"Fate-san! Caro! Be careful, even though these enemies were only happen to be controlled by AI-units…Gaia Saviour most likely were using ace pilot combat data for that!" warned Erio, as he once again maneuvering himself in-between enemies' relentless onslaught by using Sonic Move transport type spell in which also happens on increase his movement and speed dramatically, to the point where human eyes could never hope on tracking him. "We will Erio…although Caro and I were more worried over these mechanized infantry that happen to surround us…" replied Fate back, as she was also calmly stating on how she more concerned over the fact that she must fight against these mechanized infantry armors in which happen to be operated by normal human Eishi instead of being AI-controlled like those F-16A Fighting Falcon and MiG-29 Lastochka senjutsuki units. In the same time however, Fate was also readying her Bardiche Assault in Riot Zanber II form in order to try on neutralizing the entire Type-89 mechanized infantry armors in front of her by using a single swept of horizontal attack.
"Jet Zanber Splash Edge!" shouted Fate, as she threw an enormous energy shockwave by using a single powerful horizontal swept attack in which happens to instantly incapacitate the entire Type-89 mechanized infantry armors in front of her without even killing any of their Eishi. "You should just toast them with your power, since these enemies will stab you from the back if you let them alive…" scoffed Lobelia, as she was using both of her Koubu F2's razor sharp claws to incapacitate another MiG-29 Lastochka senjutsuki in which happens on trying to take her down. "We would gain nothing by killing them miss Lobelia, since our enemies were also already no longer capable to fight back. Also, by killing our enemies outright now…we would only once again restarting an endless chain of hate and despair...I hope you will be able to understand it somehow…" replied Fate calmly, as she gave Lobelia a melancholy sad smile of hers. It was when Lobelia clicked her tongue in annoyance as she was happen to be somehow disagree over Enforcer Fate Testarossa Harlaown's way of thinking in which happens to be also regarded as somehow naïve, idealistic and immature by Lobelia herself.
However Fate decided to remain quiet and civil, as she was happen to be mature enough for not getting herself angry over Lobelia's provocative gesture just now. Together with Caro, as well as Erio, the legendary Ace Enforcer Fate Testarossa Harlaown decided to focus her entire energy and attention to neutralize the remaining enemies within the battlefield, as she knew very well enough that only by doing so, her team could truly completing their primary objective for Operation Reconquista's third phase. Soon afterward, Lobelia have finally made up her mind to help Fate, Erio and Caro on neutralizing the rest of AI-controlled F-16A Fighting Falcon and MiG-29 Lastochka senjutsuki units albeit in the same time still also complaining over Fate's naïvety and idealistic nature as well. It was when soon enough afterward, the entire battlefield have finally been completely neutralized quicker thanks to Lobelia's cooperation before Fate, Erio and Caro started their new task on securing the safest and quickest retreat route for them in order to finally completing their designated primary objective for Operation Reconquista's third phase.
"Fate-san…Erio-kun and I have finally found and securing our retreat route…as I also believe it would be wiser for us to retreat now together with everyone else since prolonged engagement against our opponents without any adequate supply could be proven dangerous after all…" reminded Caro, as she was hoping down from her silver flying Alzas dragon; Friedrich's back. Friedrich in which happens to be equipped with S2 Shields in Vanguard Dragoon mode have also already landed and sat next to her summoner Caro Ru Lushe as well as Fate and Erio while in the same time was also remain vigilant over any possible enemies' reinforcement. It was when Fate decided to give her answer back at Caro's reminder just now while in the same time not forgetting to instruct Bardiche so that he could once again inspect the surrounding area that was just happen to be neutralized from any threats.
"You're right Caro, since our order is to retreat quickly as soon as we complete our primary objective in order to resupply, regroup and continuing with Operation Reconquista's final phase afterward. I clearly remembered that commander Yagami have also gave us her instruction during our briefing to let Nanoha's team as well as Ave's team on securing Heaven's Base's main gate while the rest of us retreating to the designated safety zone…" answered Fate back at Caro's reminder just now, as she was also in the same time affirmatively nodding at Bardiche after he informed her that the entire battlefield was indeed happen to be completely neutralized and no enemy's reinforcement have been detected up until now. "Meh, in the end these enemies were never proven on becoming any threats for us after all. I wonder why those people up there were making a big fuss about it...?" remarked Lobelia sarcastically, as she was also happen to be frowning in the same time as well. It was when Erio decided to reply back at Lobelia's sarcastic remark just now, as he approached both his girlfriend Caro and her dragon pet; Friedrich.
"We have not yet to enter the final phase of Operation Reconquista, miss Lobelia. So, I personally believe that your remark is happen to be unfounded and careless as well. We also have not seen anything that awaits us behind Heaven's Base's main gate and I believe being extra cautious over it would be wiser than underestimating our enemies' true power and potential after all…" replied Erio calmly, as Lobelia once again was clicking her tongue in annoyance before angrily walking away from Erio.
After contemplating whether he should be arguing back while pointing out Lobelia's rude attitude just now, Erio decided that it would be wiser for him to let her away this time around. It was when he gave Fate another sad smile before asking her adoptive eldest sister (mother?) about something else as they were retreating from the battlefield that had been previously neutralized. "Fate-san, don't you think that our enemies purposely tried to draw us all into Heaven's Base, as they were plotting over something else that even more sinister for us in there…? If my speculation happens to be actually correct, we most likely have been walking straight into our enemies' trap ever since the beginning of Operation Reconquista…" asked Erio telepathically, as Fate was only remain quiet for a moment before answering back at her adopted youngest brother's (son's?) question just now.
"Nanoha, Hayate, and I have also been speculating this Erio…however, I personally don't think that Operation Reconquista would be ended in failure just because of something else that even more sinister have been prepared by our enemies secretly. My statement just now might sounds a bit overconfident, but I just want to put my faith on everyone else that have done their very best up to this point as well as this true fifth generation device…Bardiche Assault that Marie-san as well as Ave have entrusted me…sorry, if I might sound very naïve and not really becoming a good role model for an older sister or mother for you Erio…" answered Fate back, as she was also not forgetting to give Erio her usual gentle and motherly smile of hers as well.
Erio on the other hand was only remain quiet before smiling back at his beautiful adoptive eldest sister/ mother while not forgetting to affirmatively nodding back in agreement at Fate's answer just now as well. "Erio-kun, is there something wrong…? Since you two seem to have been talking about something else without me knowing…" asked Caro, as Erio in which happens to sit right behind her on the top of Friedrich's back was only smiling back at his (shorter) girlfriend; Caro before answering back at her (Caro's) question just now. "Nothing is particularly wrong Caro, since we have just talked over what might awaits us once we enter Operation Reconquista's final phase. Nevertheless, Fate-san have just told us to not worry about it, since we had been going through these kind of similar situations in the past and always manage to overcome them. Because of that, Fate-san and I also certain that we could definitely overcome this situation as well…don't you agree with that Caro…?" answered Erio back with another question in the end, as he gave Caro his usual smile right after he concluded his answer as well.
As Caro meekly nodding back in agreement over Erio's answer just now while blushing slightly in embarrassment, she was somehow remembering every single dire situation that she had been going through up until now. In the end, as far as Caro could remember, together with Erio, as well as everyone else, she would always be able to overcome those kind of ordeal and hardship regardless whether the odd of overcoming them was against her or not. Because of that, Caro was definitely certain that she together with Erio and everyone else would also be able to overcome anything that her enemies; Gaia Saviour might have been secretly preparing behind the main gate of Heaven's Base. It was when the said young dragon summoner took another deep breath and sighed before letting out a small chuckle afterward since she had just been reminded that everything will also turned out fine this time around as well via her beloved boyfriend's conversation with her adoptive eldest sister (mother) just now.
"Ah, we just received another update from commander Yagami. There will be a slight change on the mission plan…but we will still be moving according to the previous mission plan that we have received during our briefing last night. Erio, Caro…would you go ahead and escort miss Lobelia to the designated safety zone first…? Since I need to do something else first…" instructed Fate for all the sudden, as she also gave Erio and Caro an explanation over a little modification on their mission plan that she had been receiving just now. "Then, I shall also be staying Fate-san! Since I believe Caro would definitely be able to escort Lobelia-san alone by herself…" replied Erio back quickly, as he was contemplating to stay behind in order to help Fate as well. However, instead of accepting Erio's offer just now, Fate gently shook her head before smiling at her adopted youngest brother (son?) in front of her and politely declining his assistance afterward.
"Thank you very much Erio. However, I will be fine by myself. At the moment, you have another more important task in your hands to protect your cute, gentle and dedicated girlfriend as well as miss Lobelia. Because of that, please don't worry about me since I will just be doing a quick detour to assist someone not far from here. Afterward, I will see both of you back in our designated safety zone for resupply…take care…" replied Fate back, as she quickly turned her back in order to get herself ready for another battle although she was also not forgetting to give both Erio and Caro a reassuring smile of hers before she once again activates her fifth generation Intelligent Device; Bardiche Assault in a pair of Riot Blade II configuration. It was when both Erio and Caro decided to leave Fate behind right after they wished her for the best, as their task to escort Lobelia's damaged Koubu F2 to the safety zone happens to take precedence over assisting the said Time-Space Administration Bureau's Ace Enforcer Fate Testarossa Harlaown at the moment.
Because of that, Erio and Caro decided to trust their adoptive eldest sister (mother) completely instead of disobeying her order by staying behind to assist her. Because of that, Erio and Caro were also made their decision to complete the task that have been assigned to them flawlessly in order to once again appreciate the very same trust and faith that Fate have also been entrusting them. As Erio and Caro in which happens to be escorting Lobelia in her damaged Koubu F2 started to disappear from her vision, Fate took another long deep breath and sighed as she tried not only to calm herself down but also to refocus her entire attention back to the matter that she would need to attend soon enough. "Anything happens to be troubling your mind Sir…?" asked Bardiche Assault with his digitized emotionless male AI-voice as Fate was only shook her head and gently smiling back at her faithful Intelligent Device that have been accompanied her ever since she was just still a little girl before answering back at Bardiche's question just now.
"There is nothing to worry about Bardiche. Anyway, shall we get going…? I believe, it would be wiser to waste no time since Teana and the others have been waiting for our help…" answered Fate back, as Bardiche's golden crystal orb flashed for several times before he gave his reply back at Fate's question just now, once again with the very same digitized and emotionless male AI-voice of his.
"Affirmative, Sir…"
Fate once again smiled, as she was flying toward Teana and everyone else's location in which happens to be not far away from her current position. Again with another renewed resolve within her, Fate marched to the battlefield in front of her, in where her precious beleaguered friends and comrade in arms were waiting for her to rescue them. Even if insurmountable ordeal and hardship happens to stand on her way, Fate was definitely certain that she together with Nanoha, Hayate, Ave as well as everyone else would eventually more than capable to overcome it. She knew that she would be able to do so since she had come face to face with these kinds of situations in her past life as well. As Fate started to remember over one of the most important thing that became the very foundation of her life, faith and resolve up until now, she once again smiled and letting out a small chuckle, since she also once again realized that everything will definitely turned out to be fine in the end after all.
To Be Continued…