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I was now officially in black operations territory. Really, I turned around a corridor escorted by that same siren as Reinforce stood alert (As alert as one can be inside my mind) and Vita was on edge. Part of me wanted to run or just straight-up refuse and crash into a bed to forget about all of this. Whatever Observer alpha wanted with me just had to involve something that was of very high importance. I had to be sure of it, I moved my hands toward my hips. Just before I touched my skirt, I jerked it back. I repeated it a few times.

'This is stupid.' I thought. 'Go in there and talk to possibly one of the most powerful girls in the world. It's not like she's going to throw me into some weird black mesa complex before the first priority ships are rolled out.' I mentally groaned, It was in times like this I wanted someone else to make the decision for me. Yes, I could tell Observer alpha about my true nature. my magic and why she was so interested in my current predicament. Hell. I could even tell her about the depths of my databanks but that would put me into Interpol's and arms industry's most wanted list! (Then again. With my actions I most likely already was on the most wanted list especially given how noone knew just how far my powers could even go.)

"Mistress. Are you not going to tell her?"

'Tell what?'

"What you know, of course. Enterprise."

'...uh...'

"Well?"

'Reinforce, I think it's not the time. I don't want to screw around with the events more than i should.'

"If that is your choice Mistress. My estimates tell me that we may already be past the point. However, It's your decision to make. Master."

Walking down the halls I noticed two things, Whoever designed the officers's complex must have liked history. Because I could see pictures of cities. historical ship launchings and a painting. Then again, given the sirens in the game desired evolution above all else. even if that was done through combat I had no answers as to what to say.

Finally, reaching where I assumed Observer alpha to be. I stared at the door. even with daylight, I still felt uneasy about screwing this up. After all. I wasn't trained when it came to addressing superiors and top brasses. I was made to chill and just be a NEET, not address a highly influential figure.

"I be waiting outside."

Nodding to what the siren said, I opened the door gently as I stepped inside. Revealing a room that was... Hold on, How did i even describe this?

If my previous meeting had indicated anything, This room looked like the Situation room of the Data center room. except everything was all older and more retro which didn't take me back. It also was more personalized and I could tell she had a interest in relics and... Huh, Was that a manga? Either way. there was a monument replica of Washington DC and Tokyo as well as Iron crosses and battle star medals. Even the chair and mug all looked like someone had spent a fortune on them and there was a tea pot as well along with discarded food and documents.

"Observer, Ahem. What is it that you require me for? And why at such a time, When I was enjoying recreation?" I asked. visibly annoyed, The headache in the back of my mind also didn't help right now as did Vita's influence on my mood since she just got out of sleep very early.

"My, Quick to anger and question! You don't need to be so irritated. you and I'm here to discuss matters." Observer's voice stated in an sweet tone as she was there sitting back in the chair and drinking tea. looking very casual and deceptively commanding all at once.

"Then what did you get me up for? Vita's not happy about being interrupted from her sleep. If that look on my face says anything." I replied back as I walked over, patting down my dress and skirt to take a seat as my expression changed into that of a serious one. I quietly narrowed my eyes at her as I was impatient to find out what I was needed for.

"I'm still not happy about being forced awake early. Reinforce!'

'Vita, Mistress needs you awake for something important. We're talking to one of our most powerful commanding superiors.'

'You could have at least woke me earlier in advance.'

'Vita, Unless you wanted to wake up in the midst of our Mistress playing with Iris. this was the best I could do.'

'Ah... Nevermind.'

I panted and grunted lightly in pain trying to calm down my headache as I listened to my two partners argue back and forth inside my mind. Was this how bad sharing a body with a Wolkenritter and a stoic master program of one of the most destructive magic relics was?

"Hasty? Unsurprising. Shall I explain it to you?" Observer alpha asked with a smirk, but i could tell she was trying to avoid saying something that might anger me and cause me to respond with a laser to the face. I nodded and spoke up.

"Do go on. And explain, These two inside me are not calming down right now. Saying of which, Is there food around here?" I held my head as meeting of not. anything would go a long way toward calming me right now. And as long as I kept watching Observer I could react to whatever she came up with.

Observer smirked and let out a short giggle as she leaned forward and pushed her paperwork a bit. I had to admit, it was strange to see her without the tentacles in the game of the anime. "You needn't be quick like i said. But I will. Do you remember yourself fleeing here and asking to be taken in? After all, we know that you represent... what we see as ideal when it comes to our technology."

"Yes, I am well aware of my modern technology. Weapons which should not be possible let alone practical as of right now in the current timeframe let alone my condition. I take it then. that you have something specific in mind?" Vita and Reinforce were at least not arguing as much anymore. ugh...

"Why, I am aware of our technology assistance. But Enterprise, Have you ever known about evolution and growth? Be it through fighting of other means? Imagine what we could be able to do if we possessed the same level of technology as you do. And above all else, You show actual magic above all else." Ah, Yes. when you are disconnected from the ground and you don't have to take part in the fighting... It still didn't anything for how troubled i was feeling.

"I do know transhumanism and the meaning of artificial evolution. I still disagree to doing so though battles however for our advantages in numbers and an endless mountain of ammunition. We can still be forced into a stalemate though lack of training or the inability to achieve a decisive blow. And yes, I am a magical girl. Seeing what the world was doing was one of the reasons I went with you but... why talk about that?" I crossed my arms as i gave my need for rice noodle rolls with soy sauce and the classical creamy chicken soup mania.

"You may not believe in yourself, Enterprise. But look back on your achievements ever since you came here. After all, So many have tried to take on the First carrier division and many of them more did not make it out without fires consuming them or torpedoes. Yet in a day you sunk one of the sisters and crippled the other. And the only limit on you would be your exhaustion. Would many dare say you are not the Grey ghost in the face of such facts?" Observer smiled at me. Great...

"That... I know, However. I am just a ghost by myself. Would it not make sense to accelerate building up our forces and technology first? Striking hard before they have the chance to react will make sure they do not have the means to organize a strategic counterattack. And I suppose that with the shock of my betrayal. Would many say I am the embodiment of technology itself responding to its creators with a even more powerful horror of its own?" As the food arrived, I began to take sips before trying to drink as much of it as i could. Observer alpha just quietly chewed on the rolls.

"Yes, We know the needs as of right now. But we have not achieved the prerequisites yet. let alone making sure they are reliable and ready for service usage, That is the ultimate end goal of our technology assistance. No?" Alpha stated with a grin. "I must say, I am interested as to why. If you wanted the tide to be turned in our favor. Why not release all the schematics and provide us with data on how to use them? That is, of course if you want to."

'Because I can't risk messing up things more than I should be.' I thought to myself. I continued on. "So, Inquire as to my reason for being summoned here. Do I have to step up my readiness for any urgent operations to eliminate high-value targets? Of there is something else?"

Observer smirked again as she pointed at me. "Yes, With having proved your capabilities. I believe you've ready to search for and destroy high-value targets like... Illustrious of Saratoga, Particularly important convoys may also require that you be sortied as well. Especially if we can't attempt a direct attack given your nature as a floating airbase. for lack of a better word."

I nodded and responded with a "A-huh." Vita and Reinforce listened as the discussion continued. "And what about Air traffic? Anything like presidential jets? Cargo aircraft carrying precious equipment and materials to something like charity of fleeing people? I believe we shouldn't do so yet, since I can't dedicate my full effort to trying to shut down these when your fighters can't even reach their operating zones yet."

Alpha agreed and responded carefully. "Ignore them be, I suppose we can't risk making the humans do something rash like you said? And even I can understand as to why it wouldn't be practical to target civilian flights like passenger aircraft right now. Especially since your aircraft sortie rate can only last for so long, However. I advise that you destroy any enemy fighters of bombers you encounter during any sorties. Important of not."

"Understood sir. However, I still have a feeling as to what you want with my magical abilities. Explain it fully to me, I am quite curious as to what you have in store this time." I steeled myself and wondered if i could ever get the chance to use the R-33 of R-37s as Observer just grinned with a smug look again before looking at me.

"Hmm. Given your exceptional records and your potential, we may as well discuss a proposal." She shuffled her folders about as i drank my soup. I watched her open it and read it before she looked at me again with that same grin. "We want to find a way to replicate your Magical Girl abilities. See if they could be compatible with what we know about Kansens. Also, I believe a upgrade for you is in order."

I just stared. wide-eyed at Observer's face as I stopped drinking. my mind unable to process what i just heard.

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Enterpriselinkercore-exe has crashed. rebooting...

"...WHAT?!" I almost shouted. just staring at her in disbelief. What did i just hear!? What the fuck did i just process as of right now with imitating my powers and a retrofit?

"I can assume you i am not joking. I believe your powers represent the next stage of evolution for Shipgirls. as you have abilities that we didn't even know were possible. Seeing as you are the only one, I believe you would surely make the most suitable candidate for studies into understanding on how to do so."

"You're crazy! Isn't this the same thing as making evil clones of me? Even I don't understand some of my magic quite well yet!" I stated seriously. I was still in shock from what I just heard and the idea of doing so.

"I understand your concerns but If it comforts you. We make sure that it won't be anything that you don't want." She said again as she tried to not wince from that outburst of mine. "After all, If looks were what made anyone a Siren. All you would need is just a painting makeover and a change in your clothes. I do admit, you look attractive in fierce red and white."

"I... Look, Can you hold off on these? I need to think about them later. I return with a answer when i do so." I sighed, trying not to let the shock get to me. I weighed my options. Sure, I wanted Iris as a magical girl but... On the other hand, There was the risk i might escalate things far beyond what I wanted them to. There was also the possibility of stability as well. I had started out with these powers but, there could be major side effects for a shipgirl that tried to turn theirselves into Magical kansens. I knew the effect of Mutagens from CDDA.

These two things would have been bad enough but hell, I was a bit thrilled to be with one of the most powerful girls right now in terms of influence and the weight of my additions were probably beyond what the original Yorktowns were designed to take. Right now I would have killed for a friend to talk to in situations like this, And yet the idea of forming a Magical girl team let alone prototypical Magitech was appealing to me in its own way. Still, I wanted to ask Reinforce and Vita first. I was already leaning toward refusal on any Enterprise Magical girl clones right now.

Why had Observer alpha of all things decided to go into this topic? I reached up to caress my lightning bolt hairpin/Flame eyes in frustration. despite the fact that I knew where this was going, I had some doubts that my contact with such a high-ranking official was... completely good. It allowed me to lobby and influence the decisions of the top brass. certainly! But since Observer alpha and the others were likely to have been the first ones and thus still staying headstrong on their convictions to keep this a evolution experiment for as long as possible despite the severe risks. I had to ask myself.

Was I doing this out of fanaticism? Or because I felt like I owed Vita and Reinforce for having to work together with them as partners. stuck inside my body and having to assume a Master program/Intelligent device role because of it when we all woke up one day with me in control of Enty's body as her loli version and the two stuck inside me unable to do more than manifest theirselves and watch from my eyes? In times like these I would have launched a daring interdiction to have one of my close friends here-I had never known a better or more empathetic listener.

I also didn't want Yorktown of Hornet dying to a superpowered Cruiser of Destroyer grunt either. And neither did even i want Iris going ahead and killing Essex of either sinking Bismarck too early. And if they were used against me... All the better to ensure I was in control of the whole process. I may be on par with Hayate Yagami or Madoka or Sailor moon. But I was no Luke. damn it!

For a moment, Observer alpha's face seem to soften from her ever present smirk and grinning look that was her trademark trait.

"Enterprise, Are you alright?"

I looked up and toward Observer as I rubbed my hair. I wanted to ask Vita of Reinforce, but getting this post reminded me of how... normal my friends back in Azur lane were, Iris was important to me. but she was a rarity among the many and many common white-haired gold eyes omnipresent in where I was residing at. Still, I decided i needed to leave very soon. It took me a few seconds to find the words for a answer.

"Yes, I am just... slightly confused and I do not understand why you would ask such an thing." This made her lift a eyebrow. but thankfully I had some time for myself as I decided to ask the both of them for anything that could answer my question as a sense of ice began to form in my belly.

"Reinforce. Vita?" I began, a little bit surprised by what had just transpired over the last minute.

"Yes Mistress?" Both Vita and Rein spoke. It was still strange as to how they were sharing my body as roommates and assistants.

"Rein. Vita-chan, I am not sure about all of this. I mean, I want Iris to be just like me but... All of this sounds like they want me to do some experiment with magic, I get the feeling this will end in creating clones of me or something else going wrong that I have to fight later on. And this upgrade... I.. I am not sure how it would exactly work with me, What do you all think?"

"Enterprise. It depends. Observer alpha is one of our highest-ranking superiors. So anything that will happen from here depends on her actions but ultimately. It's your choice, I do not recommend rushing in." Eins spoke up as the redhead inside my mind followed.

"Mistress. It feels like she is being genuine but given Observer alpha wants everything to be some kind of experiment. She may try to make clones out of you if the redshirts here don't prove compatible. I advise that you refuse but, like Rein said. You are in control of your choice. don't try to be rash!" Vita added her own in as I got a feeling of her being distrustful toward Observer and Reinforce being indifferent toward the situation. although trying to make me less anxious.

Sighing and crossing my arms. I leaned back in my seat as i finished my mini-meal. I decided to give her a answer that would no doubt leave her a little frustrated but still allow me to keep control for now. "I think about it later, okay? Regarding the whole magical imitation project of yours and the retrofit." Right now. I was not interested in seeing clones of myself in the Numbers bodysuits nor was I in need of a upgrade. That would change in the future. But for now...

Observer Alpha's smirk faded a little but she nodded. "Very well, I will be waiting till then. You are to remain on standby for any time-sensitive targets that we can't risk a direct assault on. And speaking of your mental issues... You deserve your rest. We will continue our technological assistance as we agreed to. Anything more?"

"Who were the girls that took part within the operation to destroy the First carrier division? What are their names?" I looked at Alpha into the eyes as the white-haired superior of mine got about to work and began looking at her paperwork. I needed to know who they were.

"Three of the destroyers were Amari and Kiyomi and Yumako. Two of the cruisers were Enko and Izumi. They also live there." She gave me the address of where they usually resided at before continuing. "Anything further. Enterprise?" she sipped her tea as I got up, preparing to leave. but not before I had some words of my own as I began to feel my headache return in full force.

"R...Remember what I said to you?" I forced out with a grunt of pain as i took my cap off. Alpha's smirk returned as she must be curious what I was going to say next.

"That you fight as a Magical girl. so you can keep being one? And that your only mission left now is to survive?"

"If there's anything you taught me, It's that the world simply doesn't have much time left... And perhaps Magical Kansens are the next step in evolution." My voice betrayed only a slight hint of pain as for some reason I was becoming... more dampened with my emotions? I simply forced it down as I left the room leaving the siren to her own devices. Alpha returned to her paperwork and management. slowly losing her smirk until it was replaced again with professionalism.

Walking outside as I felt my headache growing. I clenched my head as I whined and scowled. the scent of smoke began to interfere with my senses. It was so bad that even Vita decided to ask me if I was alright and the Tome became concerned at what was going on with me right now.

"Mistress, Are you okay? Is something wrong?" The redhead asked as I scowled more in irritation. breathing heavier as I stopped and clenched my hat with twitching hands looking like I had just spaced out.

"I... I am fine. Vita." Unlike before, My voice was not rich with emotions and the tone of a curious girl. But was in fact... faded? emotionless? It felt like I had two personalities. one confused and the other serene, Suddenly. I felt my headache dying down as a strange. disconnected feeling overcame me.

Quickly remembering what I was doing, I needed to find Destroyer Amari and the rest. Something felt wrong at calling them that but.. I wasn't sure as to how. It was like I was diluted and dull but I shoved away these thoughts. If i wanted to be there in time, I couldn't waste it. I resumed my walk with delibetrate and calculated steps as my partners wasn't sure what had made me change so suddenly.

Not allowing any stray thoughts to get in my way, I walked onto the cafe and scanned my surroundings. There they were. Amari and the rest of them who were sitting down. chatting with each other. I made my way over to them as they turned their heads toward me. their attention grabbed by the Grey ghost.

"Oh, hello there. Enterprise-chan!" Kiyomi asked. her gleaming white hair over her shoulders. Cruiser Enko had a confused expression and Yumako was ingesting a piece of sausage. as for Cruiser Izumi, she was sipping from a glass of Sprite.

"Hi, Kiyomi. Pleased to meet you. Destroyer Amari." I said softly. there was no need to use more force in my words, They were close enough to hear me. Amari smiled as the rest all ate or either drank of were reading.

"Ah! Remember our battle when you sunk Akagi and gave a beatdown to Kaga! It's like you were unstoppable. Anyway, You want to be with us?" Amari said cheerfully as i nodded and kept myself serene.

"Y-yes, I will. May I take a seat?"

"Sure!" Amari replied as I found one and sat down as the group returned to their small talk about the weather and training. I found it strange, Weren't shipgirls made as weapons. not as people? But at that thought, something was wrong. Surely I should be designated CV-6 Enterprise. right?

"Mistress?" I heard Reinforce asking me mentally/telepathically. "Are you feeling healthy? One minute you're fine with Observer alpha. And then you suddenly had a major headache." Rein's voice had her usual emotionless. but I detected an undercurrent of concern. That was odd. What was going on?

"I... am not certain, Eins. Please stay quiet unless i tell you." I said, Why did it feel wrong to call myself my designated name? In fact. I felt something was amiss.

I find out about it later, for now. I have a overdue post-battle meeting to attend to.

End Chapter Report

Little Enterprise's focus level is varying wildly with her behavior changes and her Loli-sized trait.

No progress made in learning Homing Arrow and Divine buster. Fire-related spells like Basic Fireball are available for learning among many others too numerous to list.

Little Enterprise has earned the Achievement 'Aurora' by meeting Observer Alpha for the first time.

Little Enterprise has earned the Achievement 'Kuudere moment' for what happened in this chapter.

The fleet back in Chapter 3 is now available for recruitment. Little Enterprise's Renown and fame holds steady. Technological assistance has progressed such that the first RADARs are ready to enter full-level production soon.

Project F is available. A upgrade is available.

Aircraft and equipment maintenance will be due soon. the APAR sensors are still malfunctioning most of the time. Random Missions are now available to choose (Can also be partly influenced by the reviews/audience)

Vita's Skill set (Before the story began at chapter 2):

Eternal Loli Knight:High chance Enterprise/me will instead start out as Little enterprise of will be somewhere between loli and grown up form. Numerous combat bonuses when forced into a gun of sword brawl. Influences personality toward being more blunt and trash-talking. Extremely deadly against anyone that likes to get up close (Zuikaku's sword for example). Additionally, Combat skills which Enterprise uses to hunt. are easy to learn and maintain. Gains bonuses when fighting in the daytime and has inherent fire resistance (which can be upgraded over time). Can learn abilities and grows faster as a rookie just like Reinforce (Closely). Can also attempt to trash-talk enemies during combat.

Belkan Aerial Knight:Enterprise/Me will not be stressed as much by being airborne. Has limited aerial combat capabilities but some starting techniques demands that I get close and personal. Can leap to cover distances in a short amount of time.

Gefängnis der Magie:Generates some sort of Mirror seas-like-Witch-barrier-field which is partly subject to Enterprise's and Vita's whims but can be improved over time. Warning, has very high stamina/magic consumption.

Mahou Shoujo Sixth sense:Has a Absolute Detection radius by virtue of detecting other's intentions and the ability to sense danger coming. Aircraft and helicopters become very difficult to sneak up on from behind. Moderate improvement to accuracy and evasion plus massive bonus at detecting covert operatives.

Eisengeheul:Growing circles of spinning red winds caused by gathering pulsing red and white energy and then hitting it jams radar with similar effect to false noise targets and causes noise and visual problems via destructive interference.

Triple Shot

Wolkenritter's Wrath:?

Also. I may consider removing the 155mm CLGG gun seeing as I haven't used it so far, It may still be kept however if I find a use for it. but it would likely require Reinforce's of Vita's assistance to aim the bombardment supergun itself.