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>>4160381
"Per the IUN Charter, prisoners taken by IUN or IUN-affiliated personnel shall be remanded to their home country. Annelise Becker here is a Belkan citizen, and shall be treated as one accordingly. If you still have any issues, this transfer order is signed by your ship's captain himself."

The Marines glance at the paper, and then nod.

"All right, she's your problem, then."

Uncle then nods to his attendants, who swiftly take the Marines' place in restraining END, who was still struggling while coughing up a storm. You see Uncle glance in your direction and give a slight nod before returning to the helicopter.

"Come on, Milly! We need to get you to the infirmary to get checked out!" Vicky insists, helping you get up to your feet.

"Yes, who know if this... substance is dangerous or not." Misono nods in agreement. "I'm sure Bandit would like to know what's going on, too."

>You should listen to your wingmates.
>Go confront Uncle to see what's going on!
>Other

>>4160382
>Go confront Uncle to see what's going on!

We need to get to Erwin as soon as we can as well. Maybe we can get some info out of him. Needs to be a priority. Can't let such a chance slip.

>>4160382
>>Go confront Uncle to see what's going on!

>>4160382
>You should listen to your wingmates.

>>4160382
>You should listen to your wingmates.

>>4160382
>Go confront Uncle to see what's going on!

>>4160382
>>You should listen to your wingmates.

>>4160382

>Go confront Uncle to see what's going on!

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>>4160382
"Wait a minute!" You shake yourself free from Vicky and Misono's grip and chase after Uncle. "Hey! Wait up!"

Uncle and his "attendants" pause. Uncle gives a slight nod to his men, who continue carrying END to the helicopter. Uncle then turns to face you.

"Milly, it's good to see you." Uncle says, maintaining an oddly professional and businesslike manner. Probably because of all the people present.

"Uncle, what the hell is this all about?" You scowl. "Where are you taking her?"

"To Belka. Where she belongs." Uncle says simply. "That goes for Erwin and the others. They will be properly taken care of there."

"Really." You raise an eyebrow.

"They'll be treated better than in any IUN or Osean prison." Uncle points out.

You remember that prison facility at the 444th base. Where a lot of your... fans were at.

"Okay, you have a point there." You concede.

"So what exactly do you want, then?" Uncle sighs. "We do not have much time here."

>I just want to talk to END.
>I just want to talk to Erwin.
>I just want to know how you're involved in all this.
>Other

>>4160484
>I just want to talk to END.

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>>4160484
>I just want to talk to Erwin.

This is what we need. Erwin knows what's going on. Uncle can't explain everything here and END would rather kill than talk to us. Let's chat up Erwin. Straight from the source.

>>4160484
>>I just want to talk to END.

I feel we should at least figure out how we slighted them...that or ask how they got an EDGY nickname like END.

>>4160484
>>I just want to talk to Erwin.

>>4160484
>I just want to talk to END.

>>4160489
The main reason i don't think talking to END directly rn will achieve much us because we will probably just get autism screeching. So getting some background from someone who knows her would be nice. In addition to other important info

>>4160484
>I just want to talk to Erwin.

>I just want to talk to Erwin.

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>>4160484
"I just want to talk to Erwin." You say.

"That's not a good idea, especially right now." Uncle pauses.

"Uncle, please. It's important to me." You insist.

"I still don't advise it. Neither of you are in the proper condition." Uncle glances at you, still dressed in your G-suit and coated in that sticky pink stuff that was filling up END's cockpit. "How about this. I can fast track a transfer back to Dinsmark. It's more secure and it gives us more time to... prepare things."

>I want to talk to him now.
>All right, sounds good.
>Other

>>4160546
>All right, sounds good.

>>4160546
>>All right, sounds good.

Gonna need a shower after this.

>>4160546
>I want to talk to him now.

100$ he escapes the minute we leave carrier airspace

Honestly fine with either. Just throwing in a vote.

>>4160546
>All right, sounds good.

>>4160546
>>I want to talk to him now.

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>>4160546
"All right, it sounds good." You sigh. You didn't necessarily like this situation, but you trusted Uncle. He hadn't let you down yet.

"Good. Don't worry, I'll follow through on my end." Uncle makes a move to pat you on the head, but remembers you're still covered in the pink goo and catches himself just in time.

"Yeah, yeah, I get it." You grunt.

"I'll be seeing you soon then, Milly!" Uncle quickly makes his escape as he boards the helicopter. The elevator then begins lifting up and out of sight back to the flight deck above.

And with that little bit of theater over, the crew begins going back to their own tasks. You turn and see Mead present, now looking over the cockpit pod while what looks be a medic team from the infirmary had run all the way over with a stretcher. Milly and Vicky continued to give you concerned looks.

>You better go get yourself checked out.
>See what Mead thinks about the cockpit.
>Other

>>4160594
>You better go get yourself checked out.

>>4160594
>You better go get yourself checked out.

>>4160594
>>See what Mead thinks about the cockpit.

>>4160594
>You better go get yourself checked out.

I hope some of that weird stuff didn't get in our mouth when END bukkake'd all over us.

>>4160600
Milly gonna be mutated into a roach woman

>>4160594
>>You better go get yourself checked out.

>>4160594
>>You better go get yourself checked out.

>>4160600
Way too lewd for Milly.

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>>4160594
You finally submit to being taken away by the medics, much to Vicky and Misono's relief. You're quickly carted back to the infirmary, where you're swiftly stripped out of your G-suit and given a thorough scrubbing to get all that pink goo off of you.

They also very quickly take a sample to make sure the stuff wasn't toxic or poisonous. Doubtful since END was basically swimming in a tank full of the stuff. Then again, give hour time in One Belka, you could totally see someone like END not caring about negative side effects if meant giving her an edge.

You were aware of that feeling all too well.

"Well, the good news is, there does not appear to be any significant damage or injury." The doctor tells you. "As for the fluid that was on you, as far as we can tell, it's not immediately harmful. However, we don't know what exactly it is yet or if it has any sort of long term effects to prolonged exposure, I so suggest you get a proper shower to get it all off."

"Uh huh, I get it." You sigh. "Is that all?"

"I'm sorry, but our lab facilities on board the ship are somewhat limited. All we can do is treat you for any conditions you're currently suffering."

"Great. Always wanted to get cancer at my age." You sigh.

"Everything points to you at being the pinnacle health. You shouldn't worry." The doctor assures you.

"Yeah yeah, I got it." You sigh, tugging at your disconcertingly skimpy hospital gown. "Anyways, can I get my clothes back?"

"Your flightsuit is getting washed since it was also doused in the fluid." The doctor informs you. "We have a spare flightsuit we can loan you until the washing is finished."

One of the nurse then brings in an... Osean flighsuit?!

Shit, you remember that the Andersen was an Osean carrier, after all.

>Guess you'll just have to deal.
>You'd rather go out naked!
>Other

>>4160657
>You'd rather go out naked!

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>>4160657
>You'd rather go out naked!

>>4160657
>>You'd rather go out naked!

>>4160657
>>You'd rather go out naked!

Band aids are all we need! That or we can make a quick fix with some rolls of bandages wrapped around our bits.

>>4160657

>>You'd rather go out naked!

>>4160664
Mummy Milly is a go.

>>4160657
>>You'd rather go out naked!
For Belka!

>>4160657
>>You'd rather go out naked!

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>>4160657
"I'd rather go out naked!" You protest.

"Well, suit yourself." The doctor shrugs as he motions for the nurse to take the flighsuit away. "However, I can't allow you to move around the halls like this, so I'll have to ask you to stay confined to the infirmary for the time being."

"What?!" You exclaim.

"We can't have you wandering around the ship like this. It would cause too much of a disturbance." The doctor notes. "And we're already on high alert as we process the wreckage of the battle. So you stay put for now, and I'll let your friends come in to keep you company."

"Fine, fine." You grumble.

The doctor then nods to the nurse at the door, who opens it up and Vicky and Misono rush in.

"Milly!" Vicky practically tackles you back onto the bed. "You're okay, right? Nothing broken? You're not irradiated or poisoned or anything are you!?"

"I'm all right, Vicky." You laugh. "Just, you know, kinda exposed at the moment."

"I'm sure it will take a while to wash all that weird fluid off." Misono nods. "The doctors don't know what it is?"

"Not a clue." You shrug. as you casually stroke Vicky's hair.

"Is there anything you need?" Misono wonders. "It was a long mission."

>A nap, honestly.
>Some water or whatever is fine.
>Where the heck is Bandit?
>Other

>>4160707
>>Where the heck is Bandit?

>>4160707
>Some water or whatever is fine.

>>4160707
>>Where the heck is Bandit?

>>4160707
>Where the heck is Bandit?

Obviously with Sophia

>>4160707
>Some water or whatever is fine.

>>4160707
>>Some water or whatever is fine.
Gotta rinse out whatever fluid, or END's saliva got into our mouth just in case.

>>4160707
>>Where the heck is Bandit?

>>4160707
>Where the heck is Bandit?
Like a knight attending to their lady.

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>>4160707
"Where the heck is Bandit?" You wonder. "Don't tell me he's still knighting it up!"

"He most likely is." Misono nods. "It's would be quite the adorable sight to see!"

"You'd figure that they'd be here, though?" You frown. "Considering what happened to Sofia."

"Oh, you mean that Sapinese pilot that we picked up?" One of the nurses perks up. "She was already inspected and released, right before you came in!"

You just look at Vicky and Misono and then back at the nurse.

"Where there a guy with her? Tall dark and handsome?"

"He practically carried her in and out!" The nurse sighs longingly. "Such a lucky woman..."

>That sounds cute.
>DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!
>Other

>>4160751
>That sounds cute.

>>4160751
>>DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!

>>4160751
>DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!

>>4160751
>DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!
Just get married already

>>4160751
>That sounds cute.

>>4160751
>>DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!

>>4160751
>>That sounds cute.

>>4160751
>>That sounds cute.

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>>4160751
"DAMNIT HAND ME THAT FLIGHTSUIT!" You roar.

And soon enough, you've swallowed your pride and are wearing an... OSEAN flightsuit as you stride down the hall with Vicky and Misono by your side.

"I've confirmed with the tower that Bandit's F-15 is still on board, and it doesn't seem like he's left the ship." Vicky updates you.

"But it's a BIG ship." Misono points out. "Where would to lovebird hide away at?"

>The flight deck for the view!
>The hangar deck, near Bandit's fighter.
>The lower decks, for "privacy".
>Other

>>4160785
>The lower decks, for "privacy".
Does the flightsuit have velcro flags on it so we can rip them off and toss them in a bin, or overboard?

>>4160785
>The lower decks, for "privacy".

>>4160785
>>The lower decks, for "privacy".

>>4160787
You know, it would be wise to keep it. If we ever need to infiltrate an Osean area having a uniform would be really useful

>>4160785
>>The lower decks, for "privacy".

>>4160785
>The hangar deck, near Bandit's fighter.

>>4160785
>The lower decks, for "privacy".

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>>4160785
"I'm almost certain that they went down to the lower decks." You say.

"For what reason?" Misono asks.

"Yeah, what?" Vicky wonders.

"You know... for privacy." You explain.

It takes a moment for both Vicky and Misono to fully comprehend what you're suggesting, causing them both to turn beet red.

"S-shameful! Scandalous!" Misono stammers.

"That's too soon!" Vicky gasps.

"Well, only one way to find out, right?" You grin.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>4160811

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>4160811

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>4160811

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>4160811

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>4160811

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>>4160811
...

>>4160811
The entire ship must be shaking.

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>>4160846
"Vicky! Use your super carrier senses and help us out here!" You order.

"W-what?! Why me?" Vicky blurts.

"You're the one who knows the layout of a carrier the best!" You tell her. "Lead the way!"

"O-okay! I'll do my best!" Vicky gulps, sweating now that the pressure was on her to perform.

She then leads you and MIsono on a journey deep down into the bowels of the Anderson. You snake through long, narrow hallways, through empty chambers until finally, you Vicky rounds a corner and instantly freezes.

"S-sir!" Vicky salutes instinctively.

You immediately around the corner, where you see both Bandit and Sofia in the hallway, both still clothed, unfortunately. Sofia immediately turns away, while Bandit is still stoic as ever, giving you an even stare.

"Red. Seems like you're fine."

>Bandit, we were looking all over for you!
>We didn't interrupt anything, did we?
>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!
>Other

>>4160857
>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!

>>4160857
>We didn't interrupt anything, did we?

>>4160857
>We didn't interrupt anything, did we?

>>4160857
>>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!

>>4160857
>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!

>>4160857
>>We didn't interrupt anything, did we?
Advice for Bandit:
Get a room
Get protection, or not, it depends.

>>4160871
in our smuggest voice

>>4160857
>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!

>>4160857
>>We didn't interrupt anything, did we?

>>4160857
>>Oho, nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!

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>>4160857
"Oho! Nice seeing the Boss being naughty for a change!" You chuckle.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Bandit replies calmly.

"W-well what else are you and Sofia doing down here?" Vicky asks.

"And out of sight from everybody else?" Misono points out.

"We were... just making sure there weren't any infiltrators on the ship." Bandit explains. "Isn't that right, Sofia?"

"Oh? That's not what you told me~."

Sofia gave an amused grin. She was enjoying seeing Bandit being put on the spot just as much as you were.

>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!
>You have more important things to be talking about right now.
>Other

>>4160899
>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!
Just be honest already Boss

>>4160899
>>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!

>>4160899
>>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!
It's time!

>>4160899
>>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!

>>4160899
>This is a rare chance to bully Bandit!

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>>4160899
Haha! This was one of those rare times where you actually caught Bandit off guard! Like hell you were going to let the opportunity to pass by! It was time to mess with him a little!

>Don't tell me you were gonna hog him all to yourself, Sofia~!
>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!
>How scandalous! I wonder what would happen if the others found out~!
>Other

>>4160919
>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!

>>4160919
>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!

>>4160919
>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!

>>4160919
>>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!

>>4160919
>>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!
Sofia, please shine bright!

>>4160919
>Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!

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>>4160919
"Don't worry, we can give you two some privacy if you want~!" You say teasingly.

"That's really not necessary-" Bandit is interrupted when Sofia stands between him and you.

"Why thank you, Milly! How very kind of you!" Sofia smiles sweetly.

"Wait, are you really gonna- ack!" Vicky yelps as Misono starts pulling her away.

"As Milly has said, we should give them their privacy." Misono tuts with a knowing smile. "It was very rude of us to intrude on them during their private affairs."

"I-I guess that makes sense." Vicky nods.

"Ta ta!" Sofia waves as the three of you take your leave.

You sort of wonder what was going to happen. Was Sofia the top or was it Bandit...?

You shake the thought out of your head. That was NOT something you wanted to picture right now!

>Head back to the infirmary to get some rest.
>Head back to hangar to see if Mead found out anything.
>Go see if your Wyvern is okay.
>Other

>>4160941
>>Head back to hangar to see if Mead found out anything.

>>4160941
>>Head back to hangar to see if Mead found out anything.

>>4160941
>>Head back to hangar to see if Mead found out anything.

>>4160941
>Go see if your Wyvern is okay.

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>>4160941
The three of you head back to the hangar deck, where you can see Mead still inspecting END's cockpit pod. Most of that gross pink stuff had already been cleared away, allowing Mead to actually get inside the pod to inspect its contents.

"Yo, Mead! You find anything important?" You ask as you walk up.

"Heh, of course you'd be the one asking, huh?" Mead pokes her head out. "Though I gotta say, this is some real science fiction shit right here."

You take a peek inside the cockpit, and see that as you expected, it was completely enclosed with no canopy or windows. The area where the canopy would be instead was a massive, curved display screen. Down below, you could see standard flight controls and the stick.

"Looks like a typical COFFIN setup." You frown. "Even I've had a go at it in training. It's not THAT special."

"Nonono, not that." Mead shakes her head. "What do you see is missing?"

"Huh?" You take a look at the flight setup again.

"Where's the oxygen system?" Vicky wonders.

"Bingo!" Mead snaps her fingers, startling Vicky. "There's no oxygen system! Which is weird since every plane needs one when you're high altitude!"

"You're right..." Misono frowns. "So how could END breathe?"

"The answer was right in front of us all along." Mead nods. "Or more accurately, all fucking over you, Milly."

"Wait, you don't mean-" You blanch.

"Yeah, that pink shit that was all over you and END? Liquid oxygenation." Mead nods. "No need to even breathe conventionally. That stuff just directly carries oxygen into your lungs."

"Why would someone even need to do that?" Vicky balks.

"I get it now!" Misono gasps. "It's about G-forces, right? A liquid based environment is more resistant!"

"Bingo." Mead nods. "Osea experimented with that idea before with flightsuits filled with liquid instead of air. Effective, but the limiting factor was always the air in the pilot's lungs, which was still getting thrown around. But if the lungs were to be filled with a liquid with the same density as the liquid environment..."

>You're right, that's some real sci-fi shit.
>Gotta admit, that's pretty creative.
>Sounds like cheating, basically.
>Other

>>4160959
>>You're right, that's some real sci-fi shit.

>>4160959
>You're right, that's some real sci-fi shit.
Belka sure is at the cutting edge of aerospace technology. Not that Belka had anything to do with this of course.

>>4160959
>>You're right, that's some real sci-fi shit.

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>>4160959
"You're right, that's some real sci-fi shit." You frown as you glance at the cockpit. "Neo One Belka had this sort of shit?"

"Not surprising given who their supposed benefactors are." Mead shakes her head. "Looks like things are going to get real messy really soon."

You could only nod in agreement as you give the cockpit pod a long and hard stare. A liquid cockpit with liquid oxygenation? Just what the hell was Neo One Belka and Grunder working at? Did they have more tricks ready to pull out of their hats?

You simply didn't know, and that fact concerned you greatly.

>And that's it for tonight! We'll continue things on Saturday so stay tuned!

>>4160967
Thanks for running Merc!

>>4160967
Thanks for running Merc.

>>4160967
See you next time.

So what do you think are the odds of us managing to get END on our side?

>>4161005
we won't know until we try.

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>>4161007
It's gonna be a whole lot of work, I feel.

It won't be like Milly switching to Karla's side in the past, and they'll probably hate us more and more while they're locked up.

>>4161005
I think we can get either END or Erwin into Milly's personal army down the line if we play our cards right. With our prisoner boys that would make a solid nucleaus actually.

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>>4160967
Thankfully, it looked like that Uncle had come through with his promise, and hardly a day had passed before new orders filtered down from IUN Command. Belka was officially withdrawing your squadron from the IUN and requesting your immediate transfer back to the home country.

This meant that technically, Vicky and Misono were free to leave since they weren't part of the Belkan Air Force. However, both of them were adamant about sticking with the squadron, at least until this whole Neo One Belka situation was sorted out.

However, Bandit had reservations about including them in this whole operations. As outsiders, he felt it wasn't right to drag them into Belka's internal affairs, especially considering how dangerous and subversive Neo One Belka could be with secret support from Grunder.

Your opinion, though, was...

>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!
>It's probably safer for them to stay out of this.
>Other

>>4162209
>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!
Honorary Belkans, but first they must spit seven times on an osean flag for it to be official.

>>4162209
>>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

>>4162209

>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

>>4161100
>>4162206
Well the last thing we need is to Mindbreak them into liking us. Just don't be surprised if they collect newspaper clippings of Milly to use as target practice.

>>4162209
>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

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>>4162209
>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

If one sword breaks, two more shall take it's place

>>4162209
>>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

>>4162227
Well yeah I'd agree there. I don't think anyone is advocating we send them to the Ministry of Love lol

>>4162209
>>They were part of the squadron regardless of what a piece of paper says!

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>>4162209
You stressed to Bandit that Vicky and Misono were both part of Raven Squadron, regardless of whatever a damn piece of paper said!

And so the four of you were in the air, flying together on the way back to Belka. At this rate, you should reach Dinsmark in about an hour. Thankfully, the trip so far had been uneventful, with nothing coming up to challenge your progress.

Bandit meanwhile had been silent for nearly the entire trip. Not only was he still probably embarrassed about that whole thing with Sofia, but catching him up on what you found out about END and Uncle intervention were also troubling him. Looks like he was being kept in the dark about Belkan Intelligence's full involvement in this, too.

>Tell Vicky and Misono how great Dinsmark is.
>Tease Bandit about Sofia to try and loosen him up.
>Talk to Bandit about this whole conspiracy thing.
>Other

>>4162302
>Tell Vicky and Misono how great Dinsmark is.

Yo they haven't met the professor right?

>>4162302
>>Tease Bandit about Sofia to try and loosen him up.

>>4162302
>>Tease Bandit about Sofia to try and loosen him up.

>>4162302
>Tell Vicky and Misono how great Dinsmark is.

>"There's the Victory Plaza, where we do military parades, and then the Belkan National War Memorial, where we do Partition Day ceremonies, and the Monument to the 12,000, where we commemorate the citizens who sacrificed their lives to stop Osean invasion."
>"Uh Milly, is there anything in Dinsmark that isn't about war?"
>"No, why would there be? Oh look see that there, that's a public air raid shelter, there's at least one every block."

>>4162302
>>Tease Bandit about Sofia to try and loosen him up.

>>4162302
>Tell Vicky and Misono how great Dinsmark is.

>>4162302

>Tell Vicky and Misono how great Dinsmark is.

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>>4162302
"Oh man, you guys are gonna love Dinsmark!" You say with an almost giddy glee. "I mean, it's kinda cold since we're pretty far north, but I'm sure it shouldn't be too bad for you two!"

"My home's probably a lot colder." Vicky remarks.

"I think I'll be able to manage." Misono says with a bit of uncertainty. She was from a tropical country, after all.

"And I can't wait to show you Victory Plaza, where we do all the military parades, and the Belkan War Memorial, where we hold all our ceremonies. Oh! And there's the University! You definitely should meet the Professor! Or wait! We can go to Karla's house and we can totally triple team Elisa, that little twerp!"

"You're certainly excited about this!" Misono laughs.

"Yeah! It's not often I get friends from outside the country to visit!" You say giddily. "Lotta people are too afraid to travel to Belka, you know?"

"Wait a minute." Vicky speaks up. "Aren't we your ONLY foreign friends?"

"Semantics, Vicky." You quickly brush her off. "But yeah! Things will be great!"

"After we handle our business, of course." Bandit finally speaks up.

>Yeah, you're right about that.
>Well, it's not like the prisoners are going anywhere, right?
>Other

>>4162390
>Well, it's not like the prisoners are going anywhere, right?

>>4162390
>Yeah, you're right about that.

Obviously yes

>>4162390
>Yeah, you're right about that.

>>4162390
>>Yeah, you're right about that.

>>4162390
>>Yeah, you're right about that.

>>4162390
>Yeah, you're right about that.

>>4162390
>>Yeah, you're right about that.
Better do those things to get out of a bad mood than to go in happy and get the mood ruined by whatever we learn.

>>4162390
>>Well, it's not like the prisoners are going anywhere, right?

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>>4162390
"Yeah, you're right about that." You agree. "So they're being held at Dinsmark Base?"

"Correct. Best to keep them close to home." Bandit says. "Though we have to be careful. We still don't know the full extent to how much they've entrenched themselves in Belka."

"Yeah, I get it."

Finally, your squadron reaches Dinsmark proper. It's then that you realize that this would be the first time you would be flying your Wyvern over the city. Would the people below still recognize the paint job?

Soon enough, your squadron lands at Dinsmark Base, where you find Uncle, Karla, and Jager already waiting for your arrival.

"It's good to see you here." Uncle says. "I suppose you all have quite a few questions."

>Debrief with Uncle and Karla.
>You want to talk to Erwin now.
>You want to talk to END now.
>Other

>>4162443
>Debrief with Uncle and Karla.

>>4162443
>>Debrief with Uncle and Karla.

>>4162443
>Debrief with Uncle and Karla.

>>4162443
>>You want to talk to Erwin now.

>>4162443
>You want to talk to Erwin now.

>>4162443
>Debrief with Uncle and Karla.

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>>4162443
"You're damn right we do!" You huff. "The hell have you all being doing while we were working our asses off out there?"

"Come along, we will explain." Uncle assures you as he leads to the admin building, where a secure conference room has been reserved.

You and your squadron take a seat at the meeting table. Jager takes a position at the door while Uncle and Karla sit down opposite of you.

"To explain things right away, as you may have guessed, Belkan Intelligence has been keeping a close eye on Neo One Belka and the IUN's movements." Uncle starts. "The moment you neutralized their mobile submarine base, we knew that was our opportunity to sweep up their entire overseas operation in one fell swoop."

"Actually worked well beyond expectations." Karla adds. "Props to you guys for acting so fast on it."

"The IUN shouldn't have let you just take all the prisoners without some sort of resistance." Bandit narrows his eyes. "What did you promise them?"

"We simply allowed them to impound the submarine and whatever other technology Neo One Belka left behind." Uncle shrugs. "Technology can be replicated, but people and their knowledge cannot."

>Yeah that makes sense.
>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...
>Other

>>4162523
>Yeah that makes sense.

>>4162523
>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...

Who wouldn't want at least one small superweapon?

>>4162523
>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...

Great, more toys for Osea to play with

>>4162523
>>Yeah that makes sense.

>>4162523
>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...

>>4162523
>>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...

>>4162536
Either them or the Yukes.

>>4162523
>>Would've been nice to keep at least some of that stuff...

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>>4162523
"Would've been nice to keep at least some of the stuff..." You grumble.

"That would have drawn Osea's attention on us and that, quite frankly, is one of the last things we want at this time." Uncle says calmly.

"And I believe Yuktobania has that submarine technology already, anyways." Misono points out.

"Submarines are overrated anyways!" Vicky huffs.

"Anyways." Karla speaks up to regain everybody's attention. "We already know the Osean Intelligence Agency is aggressively investigating Grunder and Neo One Belka after Dr. Schroeder defected and turned himself in to IUN custody. He's exposed quite a lot about Grunder's internal workings, and we expect Osean authorities to raid Grunder's headquarters within the month."

"So? Let Osea and Grunder shoot each other up, then. How's that our problem." You shrug.

"Because once Grunder realizes they're being targeted, they may attempt to play some sort of trump card or desperation tactic." Uncle says grimly. "It would not be the first time they've done something like that."

"Not to mention, if there's any remaining Neo One Belka cells still in Belka, seeing their main benefactor getting raided might stir them into a frenzy." Karla adds. "That's why rounding up as many members as we can was so important to us. We need to know if these cells exist and where."

"As I understand it, you have a personal connection to at least one of them, correct?" Uncle raises an eyebrow. "Erwin, if I'm not mistaken."

"Yeah, he used to be in the original One Belka with me." You nod. "I wouldn't say we were friends, but we were comrades in arms."

"Perhaps we can use that to our advantage." Uncle nods. "Would you like to speak with him?"

>Hell yeah I do.
>I'd rather not.
>I want to talk to END first.
>Other

>>4162573
>>Hell yeah I do.

>>4162573
>Hell yeah I do.

>>4162573
>>I want to talk to END first.

>>4162573
>>Hell yeah I do.

>>4162573
>>I want to talk to END first.
Get more perspective and info first.

>>4162573
>Hell yeah I do.

It is time

>>4162573
>Hell yeah I do.

>>4162573
Wait, isn't this the first time Vicky and Misono heard about this part of our past?

I don't know that we told them

>>4162573
>Hell yeah I do.

Hopefully we can learn more about our rival from him as well.

Maybe she secretly admires and loves us, while hating that we're fighting for what she believes is the wrong side?

>>4162598
My bet would be a fellow war orphan

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>>4162573
"Hell yeah I do." You nod grimly. "I want to know why the hell he's still wasting his time over all this."

"Good. I'll arrange the meeting." Uncle says as he gets up from his chair. "Karla, do you have anything more to say?"

"No, I trust Milly to know how to handle this." Karla says as she leans back in her chair. "Thing is, Bandit, what are you gonna do? Have anything to say about this?"

"I think it's safe to say everything here is out of my hands." Bandit replies coolly.

"So that's how involved you were..." Misono mumbles.

"W-well, she's nothing like them now!" Vicky whispers back.

"If you like, I could have your conversation with Erwin be private." Uncle offers. "Your friends don't have to be present to watch."

>I'd rather be alone.
>They can watch if they want to.
'>Other

>>4162608
>I'd rather be alone.

>>4162608
>I'd rather be alone.

One on one time would be nice.

>>4162608
>I'd rather be alone.

>>4162608
>I'd rather be alone.

This should be between us and Erwin. Nothing holding us back.

>>4162608
>>I'd rather be alone.

>>4162608
>>I'd rather be alone.
You know Uncle would be recording it or watching it from behind the glass.
>>4162605
I'm guessing that the END would be a "what if" from the original ACQ if Karla didn't bring Milly out of her radical political views. Literally a Milly Alter of something.

>>4162616
>I'm guessing that the END would be a "what if" from the original ACQ if Karla didn't bring Milly out of her radical political views. Literally a Milly Alter of something.

That's the actually funny thing. It's been pretty clear that Milly's extremely nationalist political views have been relatively unchanged. She simply draws the line at literal terrorism now. Which in itself is a fun part of her character augmented by the knight bit. Especially in contrast to Karla.

Although what you said made me think that END may be a clone of us. Or at least used part of our dna.

>>4162624
>extremely nationalist political views have been relatively unchanged. She simply draws the line at literal terrorism now.

>Look I don't support terrorism anymore okay, but if someone threw a molotov through the window of an Osean federal building in South Belka I wouldn't get too upset about it.

>>4162627
Hey we'd piss on the fire like a good neighbor ;)

to think I failed to notice this ace combat quest for years. just caught up. very nice.
>>4162608
>I'd rather be alone.

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>>4162608
"I'd rather be alone." You say. "Though I'm sure you'll be recording the whole thing anyways."

"Of course. We can't afford to miss anything." Uncle chuckles. "All right, follow me."

You follow Uncle through a maze of hallways until you reach a heavy metal door flanked by a pair of guards. They salute as you and Uncle approach.

"He is currently restrained, but please keep a safe distance from him. We don't want any unfortunate accidents." Uncle warns. "If you require the guards or want to leave, there is a red button on the table you can press to summon them."

"Okay, I got it." You nod.

The guards then open the door and you quickly shuffle in.

The interrogation room is dark and musty, with only a single light illuminating a bare, steel table. On one side was Erwin, his arms and legs handcuffed to the chair he was sitting in. He's disheveled and fatigued, but was still retaining that really annoying smug sense of superiority that he always had.

"Milly." He grins weakly. "To what do I owe this honor?"

>I just came here to talk.
>Are they treating you well?
>Looks like you got yourself into some serious shit.
>Other

>>4162653
>>Looks like you got yourself into some serious shit.

>>4162653
>>Looks like you got yourself into some serious shit.

>>4162653
>Are they treating you well?

>>4162653
>I just came here to talk.

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>>4162653
>>I just came here to talk.

>Skills:
>Belkan Warrior Spirit: Once per battle, Milly may negate a natural 10 or reroll a failed skill check. Refreshes in the event of a CRITICAL SUCCESS.
by the way, what happened to this skill? I recall us pushing the edge now and then but barely remember using our SUPERIOR BELKAN WILLPOWER during missions. I guess the pastebin is just not updated yet(seeing how it still lists milly piloting the F/A-18?)?

>>4162653
>>Looks like you got yourself into some serious shit.

>>4162653
>I just came here to talk.

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>>4162653
Switching to

>I just came here to talk

>>4162670
Maybe Push the Limit replaced it? Also possible we just forgot about it i suppose. I think we only used the ability you mentioned like once

>>4162653
>Looks like you got yourself into some serious shit.

>>4162653
>>I just came here to talk.

>>4162676
I guess we just really didn't have the oppertuinty to use that skill compared to Push the Limit? I have to guess since warrior spirit doesn't seem to cancel double nat. 10s it doesn't get used as much as Push the Limit. at least if I'm reading this right.

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"I just came here to talk." You say simply. "That's all."

"Really now." Erwin laughs mirthfully. "Assuming I even believe you for a second, what is there to talk about?"

"A lot of things, really." You shrug, taking a seat in the chair across from Erwin.

"I've got no interest answering questions fed to you by the cowards in the government." Erwin sneers. "What makes you think I'll answer any differently to you?"

"Nothing, really." You keep your gaze on Erwin. "But there's things I want to hear straight from you."

"Fine. Go ahead." Erwin chuckles. "Don't expect a satisfying answer, though."

>Ask him about the size of Neo One Belka's operation.
>Ask him about END.
>Ask him about his connections to Grunder.
>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.
>Other

>>4162699
>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.

>>4162699
>Ask him about END.

>>4162699
>>Other
>So, how have you been? :)

>>4162699
>>Ask him about END.

>>4162699
>>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.

>>4162699
>>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.

>>4162699
>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.

Switching to this. I had my chuckle.

In all seriousness though, what we gonna get out of him with a crit success?

>>4162699
>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.
>Ask him about END.
I doubt he'd spill the beans about the other two options anyway.

>>4162699
>Ask him what he hopes to achieve causing trouble in Usea.

This is, what, the fourth time Belkans have tried to secretly start wars only to end up being caught? Don't they know the definition of insanity?

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>>4162699
"All right then." You say as you lean forward. "What were you hoping to achieve causing trouble in Usea?"

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>4162745
Tight lipped motherfucker

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>4162745

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>4162745
>18
fug

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>4162745
Roll!

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>>4162745
>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749

>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749
um, okay
>>4162750
fug

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>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749
Huh, what are the odds.....?

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>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749
>>4162750
Uehhh?

>>4162750
Crit success right? High on D20 is good

>>4162756
I rolled too late for that, so no.

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>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749

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>>4162747
>>4162748
>>4162749
>>4162750

>>4162758
....so a triple tie?

>>4162765
Takin Erwin's roll into account, it's a quadraple tie.

>>4162768
Clearly this is destiny

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>>4162745
You deliberately threw a softball question to Erwin because you knew the smug bastard couldn't pass up a chance to brag about his and One Belka's ideals and motivations. It was one of his weaknesses that you knew could be exploited, so you decided to start off with that to loosen up his tongue.

"Is it really that hard to guess?" Erwin chuckles. "You remember how Osea won the Belkan War, yes? Even though Belka had the superior warriors?"

"I have an idea, but you tell me." You reply carefully. One lesson you remembered from Uncle in situations like this was never to give away more information than you needed. Don't let the subject trick you into revealing what you yourself knew.

"Their sheer logistical superiority. " Erwin nods. "Infinite manpower, resources, and materiel. A small, fractured country like Belka had no chance to fight Osea head on, and the Gray Men knew that. That's why they engineered the Circum Pacific War."

"What does that have to do with now?" You narrow your eyes. "You're just talking about long past conflicts."

"You see, the Circum Pacific War had some... unforeseen but interesting consequences." Erwin smiles. "Having become a resurgent military power, Osea began exporting its influence and military all over the world. All you would need is the right spark on one of their many overseas holdings, and you could spark a war in a foreign, faraway land Osea would have no choice but to involve itself in."

"Erusea." You state simply.

"It worked magnificently, too, if only it hadn't been cut short from our projections." Erwin scowls. "So our backup plan was to sow additional chaos in the postwar maelstrom. After all, the more resources Osea commits overseas is less resources and can use to respond to a resurgent Belka."

>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.
>Sounds like a coward's plan.
>Other

>>4162779
>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.

>>4162779
>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan. but also cowardly.

>>4162779
>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.

Might as well butter him up. Keep him talking. Keep him going.

And it is a decent plan

>>4162779
>>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.
Let him go on.

>>4162779
>>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.

>>4162779
>>Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan.

I'm a bit confused though. If Belka were ready and waiting to exploit Osea being busy, that would be one thing. But the government hasn't been preparing for war as far as i can tell. In which case we can assume one of two things

1. Erwin knows something nobody here does about war plans
2. Next stage was gonna be pressuring the government into a war

He may actually have done us a favor guys. If Osea is busy in another continent They might be less willing to forcibly occupy South Belka when it votes for Anschluss with Belka.

>>4162800
>1. Erwin knows something nobody here does about war plans
>2. Next stage was gonna be pressuring the government into a war
Either there are ultra-nationalist elements still present in the Belkan Self Defense Forces, or Neo One Belka has political patrons or puppets, or both.

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>>4162779
"Gotta admit, that's a crafty plan." You say, playing along to Erwin's ego. "But if you don't have control of the government, how are you actually going to convince them to rise up?"

"Who said anything about involving that cowardly puppet government?" Erwin chuckles. "I can assure you, measures are in place to carry that plan to fruition."

"So you do admit you've got a presence on the continent." You frown.

"I won't deny that. We have people everywhere." Erwin grins.

>Press him more on details about the plan.
>Press him on the other OB cells.
>Switch the subject to END.
>Other

>>4162807
>>Switch the subject to END.

Did we unknowingly kill someone she cared about?

>>4162807
>Switch the subject to END.

Keep it casual. He's acting decently pleasant. We press him too hard we'll clam him up.

>>4162807
>>Switch the subject to END.

>>4162807
>>Switch the subject to END.

>>4162807
>>Switch the subject to END.

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>>4162807
"All right, let's change the subject, then." You continue. "What the hell is the deal with END?"

"Ah, so you DID finally meet in person." Erwin laughs. "How was it?"

"Violent." You grunt.

"I suppose it's to be expected. She does have a rather strong dislike of you." Erwin nods.

"I don't suppose it had anything to with anything you told her." You glower.

"You're a traitor to the cause. That's all she needed to be told." Erwin grins. "Poor Annelise has had a troubled history with traitors, so it's not surprising."

>What the hell have you been subjecting her to?
>What's this history with traitors that she has?
>Other

>>4162821
>What's this history with traitors that she has?

He's baiting. Let it be

>>4162821
>>What's this history with traitors that she has?

>>4162821
>What the hell have you been subjecting her to?

>>4162821
>What's this history with traitors that she has?

>>4162821
>>What's this history with traitors that she has?

>>4162821
>>What's this history with traitors that she has?

>>4162821
>What's this history with traitors that she has?

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>>4162821
"What's this history with traitors that she has?" You ask, deciding to take Erwin's bait. The more he got himself the talking, the more chances he had of making a mistake.

"Once upon a time, during the Belkan War, a small, handpicked team of Belkan patriots were given one of the utmost important missions." Erwin recounts. "To demonstrate Belka's resolve, these patriots were to drop atomic bombs on Belka's very own soil. To force our enemies to see the folly in trying to invade us."

"Don't tell me..."

"Annelise's father was one of those handpicked few." Erwin nods. "However, he proved himself to be a traitor and craven coward. He refused to drop his bombs and turned his plane around. Not only that, but he also sabotaged the bombs so they couldn't be used. He was tried and executed as a traitor that very same day."

>Guess he got what he deserved.
>That seems a bit extreme.
>Other

>>4162852
>Guess he got what he deserved.

No mom?

>>4162852
>Guess he got what he deserved.
If we just keep letting him talk he'll say something eventually.

>>4162852
>>Other
That can't be the only reason.

>>4162852
supporting >>4162858

>>4162858
It's possible there were other reasons. But sabotaging a nuke during an apocalypse war would get you hanged in most countries. Especially if it's vital to defense.

It is interesting though. Something to go on at least. The fact that the plan worked might anyway might have bought leniency. Guess not

>>4162861
Just to be clear my vote remains the same qm

>>4162852
This >>4162858

>>4162852
>Other
"And how did she come to view her father as the enemy, as opposed to the executors"

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>>4162861
Belka dropped seven nuclear weapons to stall a ground invasion, so does this mean END's father was the 8th?

>>4162866
perhaps she was hazed by ultranationalists?

>>4162867
A secret mission? Maybe?

>>4162866
I mean if a pilot refused to drop Fat Boy on Nagasaki i doubt they'd be heralded as a hero back home my man.

>>4162870
This is more like a Japanese pilot refusing to drop a nuke Nagasaki in order to get the Americans to piss off

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>>4162866
Going by age, the END's probably about the same age as Milly or younger, which means she was either a baby or toddler during the Belkan War. Depending on where she was brought up, she might be looking to redeem honor or some shit like that.

Damn, the Milly Alter vibes are getting heavy.

>>4162867
Nah Karla's dad was 8th, END's is 9th.

>>4162867
Oh and Huckebein so that's 10 all up.

>>4162875
IIRC, her Dad decided to just go "fuck this shit" and hid for 20 years.
>>4162876
10 is a nice number, I can live with that.

>>4162872
And i mean from an amoral standpoint it did sorta work. It killed 12k people but more would have died if the war entered our heartland. Probably a lot more. It's a complicated issue. Probably not gonna get anything really good until we speak with her directly.

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"That can't be the only reason." You frown.

"It was all the reason that was needed." Erwin laughs bitterly. "I wonder what it was like, growing up for years being treated like dirt and told it was because your father was a traitorous coward? Annelise is simply a victim of the weakness and cowardice that plagues Belka today. Weakness and cowardice that she will remove with her own two hands."

"And I'm sure you had a LOT to say about me, huh?" You scowl.

"What can I say? Your betrayal of us was all that was needed to convince her you were her enemy. And not only did you escape punishment, you were REWARDED for your treachery! The type of person who was going to bring Belka to ruin once again."

"You seriously can't believe any of that crap." You frown with disgust.

"It doesn't matter what I believe. It's the truth she believes." Erwin chuckles.

"You manipulated her!" You protest.

"I simply told her the truth." Erwin counters. "Do you you even know how few of us original members are left? Many were felled thanks to your betrayal, or at the hands of that witch who enthralled you. You may have forgotten them all, but she doesn't."

>I'm very well aware of what I did.
>Karla just showed me how this sideshow wasn't going to work.
>You better stop talking about Karla like that.
>Other

>>4162886
>Other
>I haven't forgotten about them Erwin. Don't you fucking dare say I did. This doesn't give me pleasure.