Raid

48 hours until Yulia's escape from prison

Hey, Knight. You there?

...

You're... You should say something if you're here. You're always so mysterious. Everyone's a believer in the ancient gods, so is there a need to be so aloof?

Lord Solomon said...

Ah... It's started. You're saying what you want. Okay, okay, what did Lord Solomon say?

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Given that several simulations have been conducted for this mission, so I will not repeat them and only pray that you can successfully complete the mission.

Indeed, it's true that there have been several simulations of this mission. So many that there's nothing to say about it.

So, you came to talk to me to deliver this message?

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The sound of flapping wings

Don't you have something you'd like to say to me yourself?! Well then, thank you for wishing us a successful mission!

She flew away... That damn...

24 hours until Yulia's escape from prison

What sort of people would choose to live deep in the mountains?!

Damn it...

Hey! Is there anyone here?!

Who are you? How did you find this place?

Ah... Thank goodness. There's actually someone living in this cruddy place. I didn't come here for nothing then. You're Nanook, aren't you?

Who are you? Give me your name!

Hah... You idiot. You've been exchanging letters with a person called Sorcerer, right?

H-how did you know that?

I'm Sorcerer. Vacation time is over.

Um...

Nanook, what is it?

Ah... This is the Relic Component's holder, huh? Nice to meet you.

Us, this combination, we'll have no problems rescuing Yulia, or even turning Bifrost Industries upside down.

Why are you willing to help us?

I wrote in the letter that we feel that Yulia is a better fit for leader than Niz, and it aligns with our interests too.

Now that we have the manpower all lined up, you're not chickening out, are you? Ah, so is this the extent of the loyalty of Yulia's subordinate...

I'm ready.

That's more like it!

Come on, princesses. Come with me to the ball!

4 hours until Yulia's escape from prison

Okay, we're now at the very edge of the prison.

My men have taken care of the communication systems here. They're not likely to get reinforcements.

So which cell is Yulia in?

Just grab a guard and ask.

You are injured.

3 hours until Yulia's escape from prison

The one in front is heavily guarded. It must be where Yulia is being held.

... (Sigh)

Why do you look so impatient?

Sorry, I'm trying my best to keep it hidden.

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Why... This isn't it either!

Look up ahead.

Isn't this... a storage room?

Or maybe it's a cell that's disguised as a storage room.

What? Does Yulia not have basic human rights anymore?

Let's get in, quick.

No way!

Ah... Another annoying one is here.

Die!

Wait!

Just keep them under control, no need to kill them.

Okay... I got it...

I said ''die'' but I didn't mean I'll kill them. It's just an expression, to express my mood... You get it, right?

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Ah... Forget it. Forget I said anything.

Hey, anyone there?

Hey!?

You're so loud...

Respond if you're here. You're Yulia, yes? Let get ready to go.

Hold on...

What's wrong?

...

Say something!

Ah, sorry, I haven't finished my book. I can't leave with you guys.

Huh? What book?

A book by General Niz. Thirteen Battlefield Theories.

You can bring it along and read it later.

No, I've been reading this chapter for three months and I still don't understand it. The sound of gunfire outside today finally triggered some meaning for me.

So I must finish this.

General.

Oh! Isn't this Nanook? You came too?

General, the situation is rather urgent now, we should first...

You. What are you saying?

Nothing! Take your time reading!

AAARGH! I've had enough! Why is this mission such a pain!

I just want to complete a mission! I've climbed a snowy mountain, broken into prison, and I've got to the last step but you refuse to come out!

General Yulia, things are tough for me here. Come out of there, please! I beg you!

Let's have a real fight when you come outside, okay?

And we have the Relic Component in our hands now too. It will be overkill if we give it to you, and it will be easy to subdue Niz when the time comes.

A Relic Component? Is that true?

Of course it's true! Look at that one there called Sui. She's the Relic Component's holder.

Um...

Why didn't you say so earlier? Let's go!

Go turn Bifrost upside down!

Yes, General!

What... Starting to act cool now? That's a little...

Finally... Out...

This Relic Component... What is its function?

I'd like to explain, but it's this is restricted information in our organization. I don't have the authority to know.

So it's better if Sui explains it.

Speak then, deer girl.

Deer girl... Right... I'll explain it.

A while later

I see... So it has this function.

It really is a good fit for me...

Then we'll find some are next, persuade some people, build a base, and gather our power little by little...

There's no need for that! That's way too inefficient!

Listen to the end!

The radio station here is still working, right? It's good enough if we can use it.

Oh no... This person is even more difficult to control than expected.

Ah... Forget it... I give up...

We'll just improvise...

Cough! Cough! Hack! Hm... Looks like the radio station is still working fine.

So... My dear people! The voice you are hearing now comes from the former Bifrost Lieutenant General, Niz's former deputy, and the former chairman of the Bifrost politburo...

My name is Yulia.

Ah... How was my speech?

It's good, it's good. But this radio station only covers the prison.

And the Relic Component in Sui's hands hasn't been activated yet.

Never mind that. It's just a preview.

Next, we're going to go to more crowded places.

Huh? Stoker?

Of course not. We're going to Vologda first, then Stoker.

Okay... I knew you would be reckless, but this is still making me very nervous.

Nanook, deer girl, let's get moving too.