Chapter 25: Never mention it again.

Hilda was in her private study and, sitting at her desk, watching the finals of the 62nd Japanese tournament between Kuromorimine and Pravda on the Sensha-do Matches Youtube channel.

Miho was truly selfless and courageous on that occasion.

She thought, impressed.

At that moment someone knocked on the door.

"Come on!"

"Excuse me, Fräulein Breisgau. Your two guests are back. " Sebastian warned her.

"Let them in."

The butler nodded, then stepped aside letting Kay and El in.

"Leave us alone!"

"Ja, mein Fräulein!"

Having said that she took his leave. Hilda let out a sigh, then turned away, flashing a benevolent smile at her new students.

"Kay, El ... How did it go to Yorktown and Rodrigo?" She asked.

"Very good. The girls were all friendly and cordial. " El said cheerfully.

"Overall, the welcome was friendly. However, Dwight and a girl named Samantha Houston were not exactly happy with my appointment as tank commander. " Patton admitted, disconsolate.

"The Texan, huh?"

Kay nodded.

"Yes, that one."

"I am not surprised ... In short, the fact that two newcomers who have just arrived have been appointed as tank commanders could not fail to raise doubts and perplexities."

She stood up.

"But if you assert yourself on the battlefield, you will earn respect and esteem." She said confidently.

The two girls nodded, then Kay asked:

"Have you started following the Japanese sensha-do?"

The hostess nodded.

"Yup. To be precise, I'm looking at the final of last tournament. And know that I intend to follow the 63rd tournament. This Miho Nishizumi has shown courage and selflessness, saving her teammates. "

"That girl is a commander with counter-bows, I can guarantee you. I faced it on the pitch. "

"With only five out of ten tanks, and you didn't even fight them directly." It reminded her of El.

Kay glared at her.

"If she hadn't had what it takes you would never have won against Pravda or Kuromorimine."

"Pravda would have won if Katyusha hadn't given her opponents three hours of respite; and even against Kuromorimine, the Ooarai came close to defeat, averted only thanks to Miho's elimination of the enemy flag-tank. " Her colleague / lover replied.

"This doesn't detract from Miho's prowess as a commander!" The blonde girl retorted.

"Come on, don't fight now!" Hilda interjected.

"A good dose of luck never hurts in battle." She stated.

Kay nodded, then she asked:

"Have you thought about where we will stay from now on?"

"I've thought about it, and I've decided that you, El, will live here with me."

"And I?" The former captain of the Saunders asked her.

"I will ask Göring to host you. Himmler is not used to having people in the house. "

"Why?" Kay asked.

"She loves silence and tranquility. They help her focus on reading and studying, her favorite pastimes. "

"I understand ... Did you have a good day?"

Hilda nodded.

"Magnificently ... I spent hours walking around the ship."

"Didn't you train today?" Kay asked her.

"I wanted to take a day off ... From tomorrow I will resume."

"Brava ... A little relaxation never hurts! Anchovy always told me that too. " El stated.

"An-who?" Hilda asked her.

"Anchovy, real name Chiyomi Anzai. She is the leader of the sensha-do team and president of the student council of the carrier high school Anzio. "

"Ah, I understand ... I bet it's an Italian-style high school."

The dark-haired girl nodded.

"It promotes Italian culture in Japan."

Interesting….

The blonde Thought.

"And do they have a strong team?"

"Actually is one of the weakest." El admitted with a hint of embarrassment.

"Why?"

"Their attack force is mainly composed of CV33, some self-propelled ones and a single heavy tank, a P40."

Junk...

"This ... Anchovy what kind of person is she?"

"Oh, a cheerful and charismatic girl! Her companions love her! She is also cordial! "

"Are you and she friends?"

El nodded.

"I still remember when, together, we faced Katyusha's volunteer army in a Tankathlon match! We played them well! " She declared the raven.

At that answer Hilda's smile faded.

"Tankatlhon?" She asked.

"Yup. Unlike in the sensha-do in the Tankatlhon Anzio is the first of the class! "

Hilda stood up.

"Did you say ... Tankathlon?"

"Yup. We at Saunders have our own team for that sport, the flying tank division! " Kay stated.

"Tanka-fucking-thlon?"

Now Hilda's voice had taken on a sinister tone, and her eyes were like blades of ice. Both Kay and El were both surprised and intimidated by the sudden change of mood.

"Y-yes ..." Replied the former commander of the Blue Division, swallowing.

"Don't ever mention that again!" She told them.

"What?"

In response Hilda opened a drawer in her desk and from it took out a semi-automatic Luger P08 pistol, which she aimed at Kay's temple, which she began to sweat.

"Are you crazy? Put that tool away! " El exclaimed, frightened.

"Never again dare to name the Tankathlon in my presence! Was I clear? "

"Y-yes!" She hastened to answer the blonde.

"Okay, we won't do it again!" She supported El.

An evil grin formed on Hilda's face.

"Brave ..."

That said she put the gun back in the drawer and closed it, then she sat back down.

"Dinner will be served later, in the meantime I suggest you move to the living room." She said, picking up on her friendly tone.

The two girls nodded, breathing a sigh of relief. They started to walk, but Hilda stopped them saying:

"One last thing ... If I discover that you practice that evil art in my school, I will tear your teeth out one by one!"

El and Kay shivered, but preferred not to argue, almost running out of the room.