Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Stars

...Whew. The Rayshift was successful, Senpai.

We're in a forest somewhere in America in the year 1783.

...To be precise, we are on the continent of North America... The United States hasn't been born yet.

Once the Revolutionary War against England ends this year, the nation later known as "America" will be established.

After that, this nation will turn into a monster-like mega power that dominates this world.

Whether that's good or not, there's no doubt that this nation is absolutely essential for the proper course of history.

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Let's say America loses the war, and the nation known as the United States never comes into existence.

...Right, though that certainly is a possibility, the mere result of the Revolutionary War won't change the flow of history.

As long as America has shown its will for independence, even if that process gets delayed for 30 to 50 years...

Eventually the United States of America will be established.

I don't think it's as simple as "England is our enemy."

Sorry, I know you've just arrived but we have a bit of an issue! I've detected a large scale battle just ahead!

I don't know the details, but please hurry! This is not an ordinary battle!

Understood. Master, let's go!

This is...

Stand your ground, elites of the glorious Mechanized Infantry Brigade! Protect this territory with your lives!

Yes! Domination Order! We're ready to keep firing till our barrels are empty!

Th-That's... Mr. Babbage!? Senpai, it's Mr. Babbage!

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The other side is...a lot more retro-looking!

Oh, terrible. Enemy reinforcements spotted. Firing warning shots, then proceeding to exterminate!

The guns are pointed at usSenpai!

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Understood, Master! This is our first battle on North American soil, I'll do my best!

I-Impossible! The enhanced exoskeleton "Hard Work Mk-2" given by His Excellency was destroyed!?

And by such a frail-looking girl? Could she be...the Servant-Type enemy I read about in my report?

Fine! Retreat! We'll move our front line back until the reinforcements arrive! Hurry!

Hah... Hah... We did it, Master!

I can't grasp the situation yet, but it seems one side has retreated

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Be careful! Now the other side has targeted you! Please hang on for a little bit longer, Fujimaru!

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We did it! Now those people are retreating as well!

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Y-Yes! We should hurry and retreat as well! If we continue to stay here, we'll get flanked by both forc

Master, fall back now No... RUN!

Fou!

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Senpai? Senpai!

Doctor! Senpai is airborne!

Huh? Mash, what did you just say?

You know, airborne! Like when your two feet are above the ground and... Oh never mind!

Senpai! Stay with me, please! Senpai, Senpai!