Episode 04

~ Preparation ~


"So how is Erica-san and everyone from Paris Combat Revue's Flower Division are coping, Haru-san?" asked Fūka, as she together with her beloved teacher and senior, Heidi E.S. Ingvalt or also better known as Einhalt Stratos were currently visiting Caledfwlch Company's Far East Earth Branch in which located at Azabu-Jūban District of the third newborn world's United States of Japan. "From what Ave-san has told me last night, Erica-san and everyone from Paris Combat Revue's Flower Division are actually coping quite well, Fūka. Especially after Amamiya-san regained consciousness early this morning…" replied Einhalt while smiling at her cherished protégé, Fūka Reventón in return.

"Really? That's good to hear, Haru-san. Since I really am worried about them…" responded Fūka before letting a small relieved sigh out afterwards. "I agree with you, Fūka. That is why, we must help them find and apprehend those responsible for attacking both the newly formed Imperial Combat Revue's Flower Division, as well as Paris Combat Revue's Flower Division…" calmly replied Einhalt, as she decided to remind Fūka on what they could and should have been doing to assist Imperial Combat Revue, as well as Paris Combat Revue's Flower Division(s). "Osu! I will do my best to help you find and apprehend this bad guy, Haru-san! Therefore, the newly upgraded Sword Breaker that we about to retrieve would be really helpful in our upcoming mission, I believe…" responded Fūka affirmatively before she decided to mention four units of Sword Breaker AEC Armaments in which Caledfwlch Company has just recently refurbished and updated.

Einhalt in return was only smiling and acknowledge Fūka's assessment on how these newly upgraded CW-AEC07M-2 Sword Breaker Modified AEC Armaments would definitely be useful in their upcoming mission. While replying at her beloved protégé, Fūka, Einhalt once again remembered the time when she together with Vivio first equip Sword Breaker AEC Armaments and use them in combat. It was during the time when the First Defensive War has been intensified due to the Old Earth Federation failure to completely destroy Empire Alliance that Einhalt and Vivio began to also getting actively involved with Special Duty Section 6 and ZEUTH's struggle on halting Empire Alliance's advance. Unfortunately for Einhalt and Vivio, this task has somehow proven to be extremely difficult even with their best friends, Rio Wesley and Corona Timil's help.

Nevertheless, under Team Nakajima's banner, Einhalt, Vivio, Rio and Corona decided to fight against Empire Alliance's relentless onslaught while helping League Militaire, a newly formed resistance movement that poised to defend their beloved third newly born world from the aforementioned (evil) Empire Alliance themselves. It was also around this particular period of time that Einhalt and Vivio received CW-AEC07X Sword Breaker AEC Armament prototypes from Caledfwlch Company's predecessor, Caledfwlch Techniques. Using Sword Breaker AEC Armaments that they obtained from Caledfwlch Techniques, Einhalt and Vivio could now fight the advancing Empire Alliance's forces in equal term. Together with Rio and Corona, both Einhalt and Vivio would later develop fierce rivalry against X-0, an experimental weapon test team of Empire Alliance, in which previously manage to cripple almost the entire Old Earth Federation's available fighting forces.

During the entire duration of the said First Defensive War itself, AEC Armaments such as Strike Cannon, War Hammer, Fortress, Javelin, Oxtongue and Sword Breaker have been proven extremely effective against not only Eclipse Driver but also any other enemies in which Time-Space Administrative Bureau have never previously encounter prior to Break The World, as well as the formation of countless newly born multiverses that came afterwards. Since similar to EM (Electromagnetic) Equipment that Caledfwlch Company has co-developed with Time-Space Administrative Bureau's Technical Division 4, AEC (Anti-Eclipse) Armament was made to counteract Anti Magilink Field (AMF) and the Zero Effect by converting their users' mana, prana or odd into physical effect such as impact shocks, plasma and/ or solid projectiles, as well as barriers.

Einhalt also vividly remember on how she and Vivio were using Sword Breaker AEC Armament while their friend, Rio decided to instead choose its EM Equipment-equivalent known as Gauntlet. Both Sword Breaker and Gauntlet were having similar function as they gave Einhalt, Vivio and Rio the ability to counter any physical attack, as well as magic-neutralizing effect such as "Zero Effect" in combat. Because of that, they both proven to be very useful for Einhalt, Vivio and Rio in their fight against Empire Alliance's forces, especially its eponymous experimental weapon test team, X-0 unit.

Because of that, shortly after the First Defensive War has been concluded, Caledfwlch Techniques began to mass manufacture AEC Armament and EM Equipment as per-Time-Space Administrative Bureau's request. Using combat data that Einhalt, Vivio, Rio and other Time-Space Administrative Bureau's combat operatives (mages) have been accumulating so far, Caledfwlch Techniques successfully mass manufacture the first generation AEC Armaments and EM Equipments while trying to further improve them at the same time. It was after further research, as well as many trials and errors, Caledfwlch Techniques in which became Caledfwlch Company successfully manufacture a limited number of what Einhalt would personally refer to 1.5th generation AEC Armaments and EM Equipments in the end.

Currently Einhalt and Fūka were tasked to retrieve these 1.5th generation AEC Armaments and EM Equipments as per-commander Hayate Yagami's request. It was a request that Einhalt received two days ago, as she and Fūka have never actually expected commander Hayate Yagami to personally asked them with this simple yet very important task. Fūka in the meantime has been intrigued to try this AEC Armament, CW-AEC07M-2 Sword Breaker Modified. Especially after Einhalt told her (Fūka) many stories about these AEC Armaments and EM Equipments' usefulness in any post-Break The World's conflicts such as the First Defensive War and Purge The Blood Incident.

While waiting for Caledfwlch Company's representatives in the lobby area, Einhalt and Fūka spot a pair of individuals in which they both quite familiar with. "Are they Ami-san and Hota-san? What are they doing here, Haru-san?" asked Fūka while whispering her very close to Einhalt's left ear. "Shall we greet them and find out about it?" replied and suggested Einhalt with another question on her own. "Osu! Since I certainly am curious about what made Ami-san and Hota-san visit Caledfwlch in the first place, Haru-san…" acknowledged Fūka, as she was agree with Einhalt's suggestion just now. It was when Einhalt and Fūka decided to approach those two aforementioned individuals in which they also quite familiar with before casually (albeit also politely) greet them not long afterwards.

"It has been a while, Mizuno-san, Tomoe-san. I'm glad to see you two are doing fine…" casually greeted Einhalt, as she also bowed her head slightly in a very polite manner. The two aforementioned familiar individuals in which also happen to be no other than the famous Ami Mizuno and Hotaru Tomoe quickly turned their heads before smiling towards both Einhalt and Fūka in return. "Hi, miss Einhalt, miss Fūka. It certainly is fancy to meet the two of you here. Certainly it has been a while since we all met, as I also am glad to see you two are doing fine…" replied Ami, as she, in a polite manner, also bow her head slightly at the same time. Shortly after Einhalt and Ami exchange their greeting, Fūka decided to greet both Ami and Hotaru while mentioning the time when they first met, as well as fought alongside one another.

"I also glad to see you two again, Ami-san, Hota-san! By the way, how is everybody doing?" greeted Fūka before casually asking both Ami Mizuno and Hotaru Tomoe on how their friends are doing. This time around, Hotaru decided to respond at Fūka's enquiry while smiling at her as well, simultaneously. "Everyone are doing fine, miss Fūka. Especially after we started to slowly but surely relocate ourselves to Serevis City at the end of Frozen Teardrop Incident. How about the two of you?" politely responded Hotaru, as she decided to also ask Fūka a similar question in return. "I actually am curious about that as well. Since we haven't heard anything about you two ever since Frozen Teardrop has been concluded…" added Ami while smiling at both Einhalt and Fūka as well, at the same time.

"Other than competing in martial arts tournaments, Haru-san and I have been working as civilian collaborators of Time-Space Administrative Bureau before officially became cadets, as well as contract mages. It was also when we both get involved in many adventures, as well as misadventures that took place after Frozen Teardrop Incident has ended…" replied Fūka before letting Hotaru, as well as Ami knew on things that she and Einhalt have done ever since Frozen Teardrop Incident has been resolved. "That sounds quite hectic. Those adventures and misadventures I mean…" responded Hotaru while curiously wondering on these adventures and misadventures that Fūka mentioned in her reply just now.

"Despite the initial impression that people might get when they first heard about any of these adventures and misadventures, none of them have actually been giving us any trouble or even spiralling out of control. Therefore, we together with our new friends and allies could still somehow able to protect these post-Break The World's newly born eternal realities without fail…" added Einhalt, as she decided to reassure Hotaru and Ami on how things never actually went out of control despite the frantic nature of post-Frozen Teardrop Incident's new timeline that Amitie and Kyrie Florian rewrote for one last time using the power of Examia. This time around, Ami decided to respond back while in return smiling politely at her.

"I agree with that assessment, miss Einhalt. Since ambassador Mekibos Bolverde has also mention every single outstanding achievement that Special Duty Section 6 and ZEUTH have successfully accomplished…" responded Ami while mentioning on how Zuvorg Alliance's ambassador for the third newborn world's ESUN, Mekibos Bolverde has praised Special Duty Section 6, as well as ZEUTH for their extraordinary achievements. "R-really? That's definitely new for me…" replied Fūka with surprised look shown on her face. "It certainly is true, miss Fūka. Mister Mekibos was even comparing both Special Duty Section 6 and ZEUTH with ESUN's 7th Autonomous Corps, Steel Dragon Combat Group that successfully protect the third newborn world from Einst, Shadow Mirror and Inspector in the past…" added Hotaru before smiling towards both Einhalt and Fūka as well, in return.

"We only did our best to protect this newly born eternal reality back then Mizuno-san, Tomoe-san. Nevertheless, I also am sure that both commander Yagami and commander Greyvalley would be very happy to hear that…" politely responded Einhalt, as she was also mentioning on how Special Duty Section 6's commander Hayate Yagami together with ZEUTH, as well as Dreikreuz's commander Mitsuba Greyvalley would certainly appreciate Ami Mizuno and Hotaru Tomoe's assessment just now. It was also when Fūka decided to ask her beloved teacher and senior, Einhalt a question, shortly after she finished her respond.

"Is Dreikreuz and Military Academy 30 is also happen to be the same, Haru-san?" curiously asked Fūka after she heard her beloved teacher and senior, Einhalt mention Dreikreuz's name for the very first time. "You're right, Fūka. Dreikreuz's name is originated from Military Academy 30, as most if not all of Dreikreuz's members were happen to be its students as well. Although shortly after the First Defensive War broke out, Dreikreuz became part of ZEUTH while its leader, captain Mitsuba Greyvalley has also been appointed as ZEUTH's commander…" explained Einhalt while simultaneously answer her protégé, Fūka's question about the connection between Dreikreuz and Military Academy 30 itself.

Ami and Hotaru were about to add something when a pair of familiar individuals came out from the automatic door that would connect Caledfwlch Company's lobby area with the main corridor towards its R&D Division. Almost instantly, Einhalt and Ami recognised those two individuals as Dreikreuz's tactical operator, Lian Ambird and ace pilot, Az Sainklaus, in which they both met more than once during the First Defensive War, Purge of Blood and Frozen Teardrop Incident. Fūka and Hotaru on the other hand were curious to know, as well as learn more about Lian and Az. Since it also is the very first time for both Fūka and Hotaru to meet those two Dreikreuz's members in person.

"Haru-chan! Ami-chan!" happily greeted Lian while giving Einhalt and Ami a big hug not long afterwards. Az in the meantime was only smiling, as she saw Einhalt and Ami's slightly surprised reaction when Lian hug them. "Hi, Lian-san. It certainly is has been a while since I saw you and Az-san. How is everything going so far?" greeted Einhalt back before politely asking on how Lian, Az and everyone else from Dreikreuz has been ever since she last saw them. "We are doing fine, Haru-chan! Especially with both captain Mitsuba and Az always more than ready to repel any enemies that threaten our newly born eternal reality, I don't think that the situation could get any worse…" replied Lian while mentioning on how Dreikreuz's commander, captain Mitsuba Greyvalley and their ace pilot, Az Sainklaus were always successful on repelling any enemies that try to threaten them.

"It actually thanks to Hűckebein 30th's strength together with Mitsuba, I mean captain's unrivalled leadership that we manage to defeat our enemies, Haru-san, Ami-san…" politely added Az, as she downplayed her own strength and achievement by attributing them towards Hűckebein 30th's strength and Mitsuba's leadership instead. "I don't completely disagree with you, miss Az. Although, you should never downplay your own talent and achievement that protect us together with post-Break The World's newly born eternal realities as well, I believe…" responded Ami while smiling towards Az. In return, Az decided to also smile at Ami (and Einhalt) before replying, as well as arguing back at her respond just now.

"Uhm, I only do everything to the best of my ability, Ami-san. That's why 30th's performance and captain's leadership play more important role in Dreikreuz's success to protect our newborn world more than my own piloting skill, I believe…" argued Az, as she gently shook her head while once again smiling towards Ami and Einhalt. "I disagree with that, Az-san. Since commander Yagami, as well as Ave-san always told me on how strong, kind and reliable you are…" responded Einhalt before reminding Az on how reliable she actually was after all. Az in return was only blushing in embarrassment when her companion and best friend, Lian decided to tease her about it.

"Just accept the compliment, Az! I'm sure you actually are happy to hear that came from Haru-chan personally…" teased Lian, as she grinned at the currently embarrassed Az. "You probably shouldn't tease miss Az, as she might tell captain Mitsuba about it…" added Ami while smiling at both Lian and Az as well, at the same time. "Eh? That would be bad if captain Mitsuba finds out about it…" playfully responded Lian back before turning her attention towards Fūka and Hotaru, in which has been listening to their conversation quietly. "What do you two think about it?" asked Lian, as her follow up question took Fūka and Hotaru by surprised. Einhalt and Ami meanwhile were only smiling, as they gave both Fūka and Hotaru an approving nod to answer Lian's follow up question.

"Uhm, I don't think you should tease Az-san. Especially when you end up embarrassing her…" answered Fūka while simultaneously glancing at her beloved teacher and senior, Einhalt. "I also agree with miss Fūka's statement, miss Ambird…" politely added Hotaru, as she also smiled at both Lian and Az as well, at the same time. "Ah, you can just call us Lian and Az, Hotaru-chan, Fūka-chan. Since we already heard many good stories about you two as well, after all…" replied Lian before mentioning on how Fūka and Hotaru's good reputation has made her, as well as Az aware of them. This time around, Lian's reply, as well as praise has made Fūka and Hotaru blushed. Since they never before expected members of highly decorated, as well as esteemed ESUN and Time-Space Administrative Bureau's sponsored autonomous corps, Dreikreuz to hold them in such high regard.

Both Fūka and Hotaru were about to respond back at Lian's reply, as well as praise when one of Caledfwlch Company's receptionist decided to inform Einhalt that one of its representatives has now waiting for her, as well as Fūka at R&D Laboratory number 7. Therefore, Einhalt and Fūka decided to bid Ami, Hotaru, Lian and Az farewell before they enter Caledfwlch Company's main elevator that would brought them to the fifth underground level, in which its R&D Laboratory number 7 currently is located. Shortly after they both entered the said elevator that would bring them to Caledfwlch Company's R&D Laboratory number 7, Einhalt decided to ask her beloved protégé, Fūka a question. "What do you think of Az-san and Lian-san?" asked Einhalt while smiling towards Fūka. "Uhm, they're very friendly, Haru-san. Although, I never have thought that Dreikreuz's ace is just an ordinary girl around our age…" replied Fūka, as she stared at Einhalt's beautiful mismatched purple and blue eyes.

"You're right, Fūka. Although unlike Lian-san, Az-san was originally just a quiet girl that accidentally stumbles upon Hűckebein 30 and becoming its pilot…" responded Einhalt while smiling at her beloved protégé, Fūka, in return. "R-really? I didn't know that…" stated Fūka, as she tried to picture the quiet, gloomy and most likely also socially awkward version of Az Sainklaus in her mind. "Like us, people change for the better, Fūka. Therefore, we should always remember that and try our best to safeguard their future…" added Einhalt while simultaneously remind Fūka, her protégé on how Az Sainklaus has changed and matured ever since they first met during the First Defensive War's early days back then.

"Osu! That's why we are here, Haru-san!" replied Fūka before giving her beloved teacher and senior, Einhalt an affirmative nod and grin as well, in return. "You're right, Fūka…" acknowledged Einhalt while smiling back at her. Not long after they concluded their small conversation just now, Einhalt and Fūka finally arrived at Caledfwlch Company's fifth underground level in which its R&D Laboratory number 7 is located. "So, shall we go in?" calmly asked Einhalt, as she and Fūka have finally arrived right in front of the aforementioned R&D Laboratory number 7's entrance. "Osu!" affirmatively responded Fūka before she together with her beloved teacher and senior, Einhalt enter the said Caledfwlch Company's R&D Laboratory number 7 afterwards.

During today's visit to Caledfwlch Company, Einhalt and Fūka once again remember about a small promise or oath that they have secretly made in their hearts. It was a small promise or oath to always protect these newly born eternal realities' future using their cherished Kaiser Arts. Since only by doing so, both Einhalt and Fūka could truly fulfil the aforementioned small promise or oath that they've made without fail.


OP Theme Song: Selfrontier (Performed By: ASCA)


"So, how is the progress for this mission's preparation so far, Takamachi?" enquired Signum, as she was currently accompany her beloved Meister Hayate's younger boyfriend, Ave to visit Tsukimura Heavy Industries' Midchilda Branch, in which located at Midchilda Southfort A73 area as well. Ave in which has been personally involved in this upcoming expedition's preparation decided to answer Signum's question while simultaneously updating her with its progress. "So far everything has been progressing very well, Signum-san. Meanwhile, I also heard that Luio & Co.'s representatives and test pilot would also be participating in this upcoming mission of ours…" answered Ave before mentioning about Luio & Co.'s involvement in this upcoming expedition as well.

"Is that so? Still, I find it unusual for such a large civilian enterprise to get directly involved in official military operation…" responded Signum while voicing her somehow disbelief over Luio & Co.'s involvement in their upcoming mission and expedition. "It most likely has anything to do with testing the latest version of man-machine interface that Luio & Co. created with Nergal. Especially after their initial field test has been interrupted by enemy's attack near Serevis City not so long ago…" added Ave, as he calmly replied back at Signum's respond just now. "Is that when ensign Jona Basta engaged our new mysterious enemies using Narrative Gundam? Rumour said that Time-Space Administrative Bureau and ESUN never encounter any of them in the past…" once again enquired Signum while mentioning about mysterious enemies that Luio & Co.'s test pilot, ensign Jona Basta has recently encountered.

"You're right. No one has ever encountered any of these enemies before, Signum-san. That's why, we decided to pursue and learn more about them at the same time…" answered Ave, as he decided to also take a long deep breath afterwards. "Does it stress you out, Takamachi? Since none of us were able these enemies' identity even after they destroy some of ESUN's facilities on the moon…" replied Signum back with another question, as she was also wondering on whether this situation has made her beloved Meister Hayate's younger boyfriend, Ave feel stressed. "To a certain extend, this situation does made me feel stressed, Signum-san. Although, it has something to do with these enemies' speculated origin more than their undisclosed identity…" admitted Ave while responding back at Signum's reply and question just now.

"Is that so? I somehow could understand the reason behind your concern, Takamachi…" calmly replied Signum, as she definitely empathized with Ave's concern. Especially when the said Knight of the Sword herself also happen to remember about the old, decrepit and forgotten world in which Ave originated from. "Well, regardless on whether we like or not, it is imperative for us to revisit the former home of mine. Therefore, I should never let this concern of mine to compromise our upcoming mission, Signum-san…" reassured Ave while smiling back at Signum. "I'm glad to hear that, Takamachi. Nevertheless, always remember that we, Wolkenritter are also feel concerned over it, as much as yourself…" replied Signum before she decided to also gave her beloved Meister Hayate's younger boyfriend, Ave a reassuring smile as well, in return.

"Thanks Signum-san…" thanked Ave, as he was certainly pleased to hear that. Certainly the upcoming mission that he, Signum and others would participate has made him feel somewhat anxious. The fact that the said upcoming mission would require him to revisit his former home, the old and long forgotten world beyond the boundary has also something that he would rather avoid if possible. Unfortunately, it has somehow proven to be imperative for Ave to revisit his former homeworld, as only by doing so that he and others could hope to accomplish this upcoming mission of theirs.

Because of that, Ave has decided not to excessively worry about it. Since only by doing so that he together with his new family, friends, allies and comrade in arms could truly carry out this aforementioned upcoming mission successfully. At the same time, he was relieved to know that everyone else has also been concerned with this upcoming mission. Signum's reply has reminded him about that, as Ave now began to ponder on what would happen next once they arrive in the former homeworld of his. Thankfully, he has no longer excessively worried about it and gave his very best in this upcoming mission and long expedition. Although, in order to achieve that, Ave need to also retrieve his other combat unit, Gundam Astraea Type-X/B "Finsternis" and some experimental GN weaponries in which has been under Tsukimura Heavy Industries' care.

Realising on how things would probably has now become even more complicated for the former old homeworld of his, Ave decided to have both Astraea Finsternis and Exia Flügel ready. Since only by doing so, he could truly hope to accomplish this aforementioned upcoming mission while secretly try to learn more about what happened to the former old homeworld of his after Break The World took place and changed everything. Although unbeknownst to Ave, as well as his new family, friends, allies, comrade in arms and love ones this time around, their aforementioned upcoming mission would once again mark a new beginning for another struggle to reclaim humanity's future.

To Be Continued…


ED Theme Song: Impulse (Performed By: Ayano Mashiro)