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Neviim
Atad: Now, rise up…my precious doll…
Atad: You shall be called Gaza…Gaza Haganer…
Gaza: …..
Atad: Who am I? I am the one who gave you your new body…Atad Shamran.
Gaza: …Atad…Shamran.
Atad: Good…very good. Now, listen carefully.
Atad: There are some samples I want you to massacre…
Gaza: …Massacre…
Atad: Yes…if you do as I say, I’ll let you play a game.
Gaza: Game…
Atad: Sleep for now. I’ll let you out in a little while.
Ingram: …So you’ve ‘rebuilt’ him…
Atad: Aleph…you’re back?
Ingram: …We’re all set on my end.
Ingram: …How are the samples for your Eveddo Class?
Atad: All are fine. Are we ready to start the “harvest” in full force?
Ingram: Yes…
Atad: You already brought back a new one, didn’t you? Would you like me to make the adjustments?
Ingram: No…Kusuha Mizuha is needed to fine-tune the other samples. I’ll make the adjustments myself.
Atad: A candidate for the Gibor Class. You should have taken them all.
Ingram: If I did, the Gibor candidates would not be able to reach their full power.
Atad: (Hmph, talking about puppets like that…you need to watch your mouth.)
Izu Base
Kirk: The R-3’s parts’ replacement is being done in the underground hangar.
Kirk: Now we wait for the T-LINK System’s core to recover.
Rob: Core!?
Jonathan: Hey, Kirk…people aren’t machines, you know.
Kirk: A pilot is simply an extension of their machine.
Rob: What!? Don’t even joke about that!
Jonathan: Stop, stop! It’s not worth fighting over.
Rob: Ugh…!
Jonathan: You never change, Kirk. When it comes to people, you’re still awkward…
Jonathan: I guess Marion was influenced by you.
Kirk: That was a long time ago. Anyway, I’ll have the R-GUN’s repairs finished by tomorrow.
Rob: …..
Jonathan: What’s wrong, Rob?
Rob: …There’s one thing that bothers me.
Rob: Why didn’t Major Ingram destroy the R-3?
Kirk: Obviously, he missed on purpose.
Rob: But, why?
Kirk: He probably wanted to use Aya as a catalyst.
Rob: A catalyst…?
Kirk: Yes. He wanted to provoke our pilots to rise to the occasion.
Rob: And…Kusuha is the same?
Kirk: Probably.
Jonathan: Still…it may get worse. Ingram knows everything that we know.
Jonathan: At any rate, there are difficult times ahead.
Rob: I’m not so sure about that.
Kirk: Why?
Rob: The power that humans possess…is often much greater than scientists think.
Izu Base – Hallway
Excellen: Oh…hey there, handsome. Which way to the medical room?
Rai: Can’t you see the sign above you?
Excellen: Oh, here it is. So, how’s Aya?
Rai: She’s still unconscious.
Excellen: I see…I hope it’s not serious.
Excellen: Well, why don’t ya try and wake her up the fairy-tale way, prince?
Rai: No thank you. I’ve still got adjustments to make on the R-2.
Excellen: Aw, c’mon. Go with your heart for a change.
Izu Base – Medical Room
Excellen: Oh, you two came here too?
Lune: Yes…we were worried.
Radha: We also have some bad news for her…
Excellen: Yeah…she was betrayed by someone she loved.
Radha: (…It’s not just Major Ingram…I’m also worried about Viletta…)
Aya: Uh, ugh…
Lune: Aya, are you awake!?
Aya: …Lune…I-I had a dream…
Lune: A dream?
Aya: …Major Ingram…he…shot me. But I know that would never happen…
Radha: Aya…
Excellen: No, stop. I know you want it to be a dream…but it wasn’t.
Aya: What…?
Radha: (Excellen…you…)
Excellen: Ingram betrayed you…he betrayed all of us.
Aya: Y-You’re lying!
Lune: It’s true, Aya…he attacked us too…and he kidnapped Kusuha.
Aya: N-No…Ah…ahhh…
Excellen: You can cry, but it isn’t going to help.
Excellen: And we don’t have the time to cheer you up.
Aya: Excellen…
Excellen: With regards to Ingram, I won’t tell you how to feel…but crying isn’t going to help.
Lune: You’re right…but it’s a little blunt…
Aya: Lune…
Lune: Hey, Aya. Let’s finish this.
Lune: Let’s go see Ingram…and when we do, you can tell him how you feel.
Aya: How I…feel…?
Lune: Yes. I would if I were you.
Excellen: Tell him we’re not samples…we’re human beings…y’know, stuff like that?
Aya: …You’re right. Major Ingram…I’ll go and see him again…
Lune: That’s the spirit.
Excellen: In a time like this, you’ve got to be positive,
Aya: Yeah…thanks, everyone…
Radha: Of course, Aya. Let me show you a yoga technique, to help you relax your mind…
Aya: Huh?
Excellen: Oh no…!
Lune: (Time to split…)
Radha: Where are you two going? We should do this as a group.
Lune: B-But…?
Radha: Don’t worry. It’ll hurt, but the results will be worth it.
Lune: G-Get pain to ease pain?
Excellen: Well…if you pass out, at least you’ll get some rest.
Aya: …C-Can we do this some…other time, Radha?
Radha: No. Now, take a deep breath…
Izu Base – Command Center
Kyosuke: …Appointing me to Combat Commander?
Daitetsu: Yes. After what happened with Major Ingram.
Kyosuke: …With all due respect, Captain Aya and Lt. Irm are higher ranking…
Irm: Sorry, but I crack under pressure. I just declined.
Irm: And, Captain Aya recommended you over herself.
Katina: Hey, don’t be so modest. I don’t mind at all.
Kyosuke: Lt. Katina…
Katina: Being a commander is too complicated…and besides, I’ll probably just end up worrying Russel again if I advance that far ahead.
Irm: THAT’S what your basing your decision on?
Katina: …Maybe. But, anyway…I’m not cut out to be a commander.
Daitetsu: Captain Lefina and Sean both recommended you too. Of course, you would be my first choice.
Kyosuke: …..
Kyosuke: …I understand. I’ll do my best.
Daitetsu: Good, I’m counting on you.
Laker: And, as part of the reorganization…
Laker: All master sergeants are promoted to lieutenants…and you are promoted to lieutenant junior grade.
Kyosuke: Yes, sir.
*Alarm*
Operator: Aerogaters have appeared by the 3rd defensive line!
Operator: They’re heading this way!!
Norman: What…? This’ll be the first time they attack a major base…
Laker: So they’re finally targeting our military facilities…the Hagane and the Hiryu Kai…they might be after those ships.
Daitetsu: Then, we’ll intercept them to find out.
Laker: Alright…we’re counting on you, Daitetsu.
Chapter 31: Under the mask
FE Brigade HQ
*Aerogaters descend, Battleship launches, Alteisen deploys, Prep screen, Units deploy*
Kyosuke: Assault 1 to all units. I’ll be in charge from now on. I’d appreciate your cooperation.
Giado: Alright! Congratulations, mon!
Excellen: Wow, Lt. Junior Grade. Congrats! I’m so happy for you!
Tasuku: Lt. Jg. Kyosuke, did they give you a pay raise? Then dinner’s on you.
Leona: …I can’t believe you’re making jokes at a time like this…
Irm: That’s just how we are, always.
Katina: I knew it. I’m jinxed.
Kyosuke: …Huh?
Ryusei: …..
Kyosuke: Lt. Ryusei…I know how you feel, but you must stay focused for now.
Ryusei: Y-Yes…sir.
Kyosuke: All units…intercept the enemy.
*Conditions shown, Battle starts*
*Bring the enemy number down to 5, more appear*
Rio: Ugh, their attacks are so accurate! How could the know all our moves!?
Latune: Because Major Ingram is now on their side. We should assume that they have all of our data.
Rio: Y-You’re right…!
Latune: Those Spiders could be amphibious…watch out, everyone.
Excellen: Hoo boy, I have a feeling…that it’s going to be a long night.
Tasuku: Let’s assume they have a few tricks up their sleeves.
Kyosuke: Right. We should expect reinforcements. All units, stay alert.
*Battle resumes*
*Turn 4 Enemy Phase, Ezekiel and Habakkuks appear*
Galuin: …..
Excellen: Wow, just as I thought!
Bullet: Lieutenant! Now’s not the time to be celebrating!!
Irm: That blue mech again. It’s probably their command unit.
Excellen: Do you suppose it thinks it’s better than the green ones?
Kyosuke: This is not time to joke, Excellen. The front runner’s here.
Excellen: Then, let’s give it a warm welcome.
Ryusei: Wait, do you think Ingram’s in the blue one!?
Aya: No, I don’t think so. I don’t think anyone’s inside…
Masaki: Then, what is inside!?
Aya: I-I don’t know…
Kyosuke: Well, let’s see what it’s got. This is a good opportunity to compare our hands.
Galuin: …..
Russel: Lt. Kyosuke, there’s an allied unit approaching!
*Gespenst MK II R appears*
Excellen: Huh? That Gespenst…
Galuin: …!
Giado: It’s de first prototype of de MK II, Type R!
Excellen: Yeah. It’s like the older brother of the Weissritter.
Excellen: My dear Gespenst!
Tasuku: ?
Ryoto: I see…the Weissritter is a customized version of Unit 3 of the MK II prototypes.
Irm: Yes. With the right pilot and proper tuning, it could be stronger than the current models.
Gilliam: This is Gilliam Yager. I’ll back you up.
Excellen: Long time, no see, Major! Nice of you to be late.
Gilliam: Heh…don’t be so mean. I’ll make it up.
Kyosuke: We appreciate your help.
Irm: Major Gilliam’s a former Aggressor. I feel better already.
Garnet: Who’s that hottie? Is he single?
Russel: He’s a former Aggressor…he works for Intelligence now.
Russel: During the DC war we worked together on the Hiryu.
Garnet: I see…
Masaki: You’re…Major Gilliam, right?
Gilliam: ! You…you’re the pilot of the Elemental Lord…
Masaki: …Masaki Andoh. Say, have we met before?
Gilliam: …I don’t think so?
Masaki: Alright…I guess I’m mistaken…
Gilliam: (…..)
Masaki: Never mind. Sorry ‘bout that.
Gilliam: Don’t worry about it.
Gilliam: (…Anyhow…)
Gilliam: (…They’re only sending the humanoid mechs to the Hagane and the Hiryu Custom.)
Gilliam: (Major Ingram may be the reason that the Aerogaters are targeting both ships…)
Gilliam: (I hope this proves my theory…)
*Conditions updated, Battle resumes*
*Defeat Galuin*
Galuin: …!
*Ezekiel explodes, Galuin retreats, Stage ends*
FE Brigade Base – Data Room
Lefina: Hello again, Major Gilliam. Have you completed your investigation?
Gilliam: No. It’s still ongoing, but I expect that the Hiryu Kai and Hagane will factor in eventually…
Gilliam: So for the time being I hope you’ll let me stay onboard the Hiryu.
Gilliam: In exchange, I’ve brought along some supplies.
Lefina: Of course…we’re glad to have you with us.
Sean: …Currently, our commanding officer is Lt. Kyosuke Nanbu…
Gilliam: That’s fine. Now, I can concentrate on my mission.
Sean: ….By the way, I’ve been wanting to ask you…
Sean: What is your mission, Major?
Gilliam: …That’s classified, but what I can tell you is…I’m after someone.
Gilliam: But, I won’t interfere with the Hiryu Kai’s operations.
Lefina: So…?
Gilliam: Yes. It looks like I’ll be joining you.
Kai: Long time no see, Gilliam. It’s been a long time since the Aggressors.
Gilliam: You’re looking well, Major Kai.
Kai: Hahaha, that’s my only asset.
Kai: In all seriousness, you and I are the only former Aggressors left in the EFA. It’s a little sad.
Gilliam: Sanger and Elzam both seem to be looking out for Earth.
Gilliam: I’m sure they will be a great help to us, in time.
Kai: As usual, you speak like a prophet.
Gilliam: …Really?
Kai: So, what did you want to talk about?
Gilliam: Let’s wait for Captain Daitetsu…
Daitetsu: Sorry I’m late.
Tetsuya: As Major Gilliam requested, I’ve brought Lt. Latune Subbota.
Latune: …..
Gilliam: Well then, please take a look at this combat data.
Daitetsu: What’s this…?
Gilliam: This is what Lt. Latune recorded in the previous battle.
Lefina: The enemy’s new mech…now called the AGX-12 ‘Knight’.
Tetsuya: Lt. Kyosuke believes it’s their command unit.
Gilliam: What’s most important about this data is…the movement pattern.
Daitetsu: What are you getting at?
Gilliam: Lt. Latune reported that we have a match for the movement data of that Knight.
Tetsuya: What…! Are you sure, Latune?
Latune: Yes. When I was at the school…
Latune: I remember seeing motion data patterns similar to those of this mech.
Kai: Hm…? It’s moves seem familiar to me too…
Gilliam: Same here. Based on this info, we can conclude…
Kai: Wait a minute. Those moves aren’t yours or mine or Elzam’s…
Kai: They’re Chief Kar-Wai’s!
Gilliam: Exactly.
Sean: Kar-Wai Lau…he was also an Aggressor.
Gilliam: Yes. He was our leader.
Sean: If I recall…during a test flight with Unit 2 of the first Gespenst models, Colonel Kar-Wai disappeared along with the mech…
Kai: Gilliam, are you suggesting that Col. Kar-Wai is piloting an Aerogater mech?
Gilliam: …It’s a possibility.
Kai: Wh-What!?
Lefina: Major Ingram may have stolen the Colonel’s motion data…
Lefina: Couldn’t he then have installed it into that mech?
Gilliam: I’ve never met Major Ingram…but if he stole that data…
Gilliam: Why, after several years…would he use data as old as Col. Kar-Wai’s…?
Gilliam: He had access to more current and refined data…
Gilliam: Those are questions that need to be answered.
Daitetsu: You’re right. It’s unlikely that an advanced race the Aerogaters…
Daitetsu: Would use human combat data for their command unit.
Sean: (…Or could that be what they want…?)
Gilliam: In any case, if I check in on Major Ingram’s past…
Gilliam: I may find what the Aerogaters are after.
Lefina: Very well. Please proceed.
Gilliam: Yes, ma’am.
Daitetsu: Also…this matter is to be classified until we learn the truth of it.
Latune: Yes, sir…
Lefina: Well, XO…let’s return to the Hiryu Kai.
Sean: Yes, Captain.
Under the Mask End
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