Vol. F Ch. 2 Ep. 3: Planning an Operation 1

This is Okusora Ayane, in charge of the first False Sanctum operation.

Is everyone in their designated location? First unit, please respond.

Yeah, Ayane. We're ready to go.

Yup, yup! We're on standby.

Affirmative. Hoshino?

All set.

So, that's the False Sanctum, Ayane?

Yes. To destroy it...we have to lure Binah this way.

Problem Solver will act as bait to lure Binah here. Does everyone know the plan?

Y-Yes! We're going to make this broken train go into overdrive and explode! I-I got it! W-We're all gonna die!

Hahaha! Haruka, I love how enthusiastic you are.

We're not gonna die, Haruka. The second unit will lure Binah and join the first unit to attack together.

This mission'll be dangerous, seeing as we're on top of a train and all, so look out for each other, okay?

Heehee. Looks like Problem Solver 68 has the most dangerous position. We're hard-boiled outlaws, after all.

Heeheehee. It'll be like riding a roller coaster. This is gonna be a blast!

Just so you know, we'll blow these trains up as we please during the operation.

Don't try to tell us otherwise, all right?

No problem-o! They're just old, abandoned scrap metal. Not only that...

The trans-desert railway was the project that accelerated the downfall of Abydos...

If we can use it to save the world...

There would be nothing more gratifying for me. ♧

Nonomi...

I didn't know the trans-desert railway was owned by Saint Nephthys.

And on top of that...

All right, all right. Let's get moving!

Yes! Schale Control Zero, please respond! The first sanctum team is on standby!

Affirmative. Maki, how is it over there?

All set. But one thing before y'all go...

Make sure to not come in contact with the laser coming from Binah's mouth.

It's a super-high-temperature laser that can even vaporize stone. So, be careful!

Okay, good. Second sanctum team, please update.

Yes, this is Izumimoto Eimi, in charge of the second sanctum.

We will be attacking Chesed, located inside the Millennium ruins munitions factory...

We have a defensive unit blocking the front of the munitions factory. It'll slow down Chesed's endless supply of forces.

We're preparing a drop unit to fly up three kilometers in a transport plane and free-fall into a ventilation hole leading directly to the center of the factory.

Understood. Have you formed the drop unit? Who will be on the transport plane?

...Um. That's where the problem lies.

Huh? What's the problem?

Do you not understand the words coming out of my mouth?! Huh?

Kekeke.

Kekekeke.

Um... I...

This is...troublesome, to say the least.

C&C's Double O and the president of the Justice Task Force are unable to find common ground.

...

President, it's about time... We have to get going...

Shove it! I don't care! I'm pissed off! She's pissing me off, you hear?

*sigh* ...Is there anything you can do to calm your president, by chance?

If I could, I would, but I can't. When Tsurugi is like that, no one can reason with her.

But why are they fighting? Why wouldn't the stronger side take the front?

A-Asuna! Don't say that out loud! Please!!!

Ugh. Too late.

...Hey, you. Come outside.

...Kekeke.

Oooh, are they gonna fight! Heehee. Let's watch! This'll be fun.

*sigh* Here we go...

I suppose we should go supervise.

Um...

Well, it's not like I can do anything to stop it.

Eimi? What's happening?

...The two presidents are fighting to see who is stronger.

...

Whoa, the president of the Justice Task Force is impressive!

She held her own in close combat against Neru... I've never seen that before.

She's Tsurugi of the Justice Task Force. They call her Trinity's secret weapon for a reason.

Wow, incredible. It's been a while since I've seen someone who isn't threatened by Tsurugi.

Kekeke...

Kyaaaah!

Hahaha! Nice! Try this next!

Hahaha! The president looks like she's having lots of fun.

I see. A lot has happened recently... I guess she has been pretty stressed.

Hmm. Tsurugi is at the top of her game today too.

Hahaha. That wasn't bad! But I hope that's not all you've got! You took more damage than I did!

Kekeke... Who cares...?

...I've already healed.

...Hahaha! I like your attitude!

Kyaaaaaaa!

Excuse me! What are you guys doing?!

Ah...! Yuuka...

You should be dividing the teams as we discussed! And you decide to have a brawl instead? Your immaturity astounds me!

I'm sorry, everyone. But I thought Yuuka was the only one who could stop this fight...

...

Ugh... It was just getting interesting...

Huh? But we have to decide who's stronger in order to divide the teams!

Are you serious right now?!

All right, you two!

Huh?

?

Play rock, paper, scissors!

What?! We can't decide like that!

Shut up! We don't have time for this! Are you going to let our whole plan go awry for your antics?

Hmph... Okay.

Okay... Rock...

...Paper.

...Scissors!

...

It's decided.

Momoi! Midori! Yuzu! We have an urgent quest to clear a dungeon!

I-I know. We have to stay calm, Aris! This is an important quest.

I-Is everything gonna be okay?

O-Of course... Sensei said they've gathered all the strongest people in Kivotos.

Yes! I have heard we will have very powerful allies in our party, so we will be okay!

Yeah... Very powerful allies...

Some of them are special forces or something, right?

Is this Slumpia? It's kinda creepy.

RABBIT Squad. We've arrived at the target area and joined the main unit.

Th-They're here! SRT...!

H-Hello...

Hello. We're looking forward to working with you today.

RABBIT 3, RABBIT 4, please report your locations.

RABBIT 3, air support standby. Waiting for command. How's it going, Miyu?

RABBIT 4. Uh, visibility is poor... Wind is thirty-five knots from the southeast... So it's n-not a very nice environment...

B-But... It w-won't affect my accuracy.

We're speaking of cyclone-class wind speeds. Are you sure?

Th-There she is! Another powerful ally! Sorasaki Hina, the Gehenna head prefect!

N-Nice to meet you.

Sniper. How far are you from the target?

H-Huh?! M-Me? H-Here? Oh... About nine hundred and fifty meters...

What's your firearm spec?

It's a RABBIT Type 39 sniper rifle...! Uses 7.62 by 53mmR bullets with a five-round feed internal magazine, and the gun number is...

Pardon me, but...

...Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to come off aggressively.

It was just curiosity. You're able to shoot from twice the effective range of your rifle, and in nearly impossible conditions. It's rare to meet a sniper of your caliber.

Y-You really think so?

Wow...! Th-Thank you!

Miyu's incredible. She's successfully sniped her target at a distance of 1,980 meters before.

...I'm impressed. You measure a sniper by their skill, not their weapon. I'm sure she'll grow even more.

The rumors that it was thanks to the RABBIT Squad that Sensei was able to retake Schale seem to be undeniable.

I-It really wasn't that big of a deal.

Also...

You must be Tendou Aris...

(From that incident at Millennium...)

Bum bum bum! The max level expert has joined the party!

...

H-Huh?! Aris!

I-I'm sorry! Aris isn't good at reading the room...

Sensei has told me about the Gehenna head prefect!

...Sensei? About me?

*whisper* I hear the Gehenna head prefect is a very scary person who ruthlessly gets rid of anyone who defies her...

*whisper* Th-That's scary... She might yell at me if I do something wrong...

You are all wrong! Sensei says the head prefect is a very nice person!

R-Really...?

Sensei did?

...A-Anything else?

And that she is one of the people Sensei relies on the most! That she has all of their trust!

So it is a great honor for the head prefect to join our party! I am very happy!

Um...

...Nevermind. It's nothing.

Third Sanctum Team, reporting. The RABBIT Squad and Game Development Department are on standby. Operation manager?

Ah. The operation manager is...

I-I'm Hanaoka Yuzu... The third sanctum operation manager...

Wh-Why me...?

Yuzu, we're cheering you on!

Yeah! Only you can handle this operation, Yuzu!

Confirmed. Yuzu, good luck.

O-Okay... Ugh...