Unlimited Fafnir:Volume 3 Chapter 1 - Revision history

Nikkivicious: /* Part 5 */

2020-05-17T07:08:41Z

Part 5

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	A request to NIFL could probably get them to lend us a much faster battleship, but that would give them an excuse to interfere in our operation. As the commander of this operation, Shinomiya-sensei seemed quite wary of NIFL's interference.		A request to NIFL could probably get them to lend us a much faster battleship, but that would give them an excuse to interfere in our operation. As the commander of this operation, Shinomiya-sensei seemed quite wary of NIFL's interference.

	Due to NIFL sending a team to infiltrate Midgard during Leviathan's invasion, a vast gulf had apparently ~~arose~~ between the two sides. Although I felt uneasy about how the two sides could not cooperate, at least it was better than them trying to get in each other's way.		Due to NIFL sending a team to infiltrate Midgard during Leviathan's invasion, a vast gulf had apparently arisen between the two sides. Although I felt uneasy about how the two sides could not cooperate, at least it was better than them trying to get in each other's way.

	—I hoped this would not develop into a conflict between humans.		—I hoped this would not develop into a conflict between humans.
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	I scratched my cheek and nodded to admit it but Iris beamed happily.		I scratched my cheek and nodded to admit it but Iris beamed happily.

	"Thank you, Mononobe. But it doesn't bother me at all, because in the end, a lot of happy ~~thing~~ happened on the family trip... Those are very precious memories to me... That's why, even though the ending is so sad, it didn't make me hate ship journeys."		"Thank you, Mononobe. But it doesn't bother me at all, because in the end, a lot of happy things happened on the family trip... Those are very precious memories to me... That's why, even though the ending is so sad, it didn't make me hate ship journeys."

	I was stunned to hear her talking so matter-of-factly.		I was stunned to hear her talking so matter-of-factly.
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	There was a female member of the crew operating the cranes nearby. Most likely just like the staff at Midgard, the crew of this ship were also all female.		There was a female member of the crew operating the cranes nearby. Most likely just like the staff at Midgard, the crew of this ship were also all female.

	Entering the ship and advancing along the corridor, we came to a spacious lounge. This seemed to be a leisure space for the crew. There were vending machines along the wall along with a self-~~served~~ cafeteria, although it was currently closed.		Entering the ship and advancing along the corridor, we came to a spacious lounge. This seemed to be a leisure space for the crew. There were vending machines along the wall along with a self-serve cafeteria, although it was currently closed.

	In a corner of the lounge, I saw classmates sprawled on a table.		In a corner of the lounge, I saw classmates sprawled on a table.
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	"Mm..."		"Mm..."

	Despite pouting with displeasure, Ren nodded lightly in ~~acknowledgement~~.		Despite pouting with displeasure, Ren nodded lightly in acknowledgment.

	"Then you two should rest properly."		"Then you two should rest properly."
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	Tia pulled my hand and quickened her pace. Thinking something had happened, I ran up the stairs too.		Tia pulled my hand and quickened her pace. Thinking something had happened, I ran up the stairs too.

	After going up two levels, I could ~~heard~~ the voices clearly. Reading the sign located at the landing, this was a level used for a conference room and other purposes.		After going up two levels, I could hear the voices clearly. Reading the sign located at the landing, this was a level used for a conference room and other purposes.

	"—And that is why I still cannot forgive you even now!"		"—And that is why I still cannot forgive you even now!"
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	"Of course that is what I believe. I have no wish to push my responsibilities on others!"		"Of course that is what I believe. I have no wish to push my responsibilities on others!"

	"Hmph, what pretty sounding words. But no one will understand you and no one will follow you so long as you continue to monopolize that kind of resolve. Aren't there many things that you ought to confront bravely?"		"Hmph, what pretty-sounding words. But no one will understand you and no one will follow you so long as you continue to monopolize that kind of resolve. Aren't there many things that you ought to confront bravely?"

	"I-I am confronting bravely—"		"I-I am confronting bravely—"
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	Just as Tia described, Lisa was exuding anger that I had never seen before. Although I had incurred Lisa's wrath many times before, no occasion could compare to how angry Lisa was right now.		Just as Tia described, Lisa was exuding anger that I had never seen before. Although I had incurred Lisa's wrath many times before, no occasion could compare to how angry Lisa was right now.

	The dispute seemed to have started because of the subject of Shinomiya Miyako. ~~This~~ I can understand why Ariella could not interrupt. Because someone trying to intervene without knowing the details would only make matters worse.		The dispute seemed to have started because of the subject of Shinomiya Miyako. Thus I can understand why Ariella could not interrupt. Because someone trying to intervene without knowing the details would only make matters worse.

	I did not know much either.		I did not know much either.
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	"Occasionally. The last time I argued with her was when Leviathan approached. We got into a dispute over interception matters and it developed into a fight like just now. The same goes for this time, it was originally just a discussion on future plans..."		"Occasionally. The last time I argued with her was when Leviathan approached. We got into a dispute over interception matters and it developed into a fight like just now. The same goes for this time, it was originally just a discussion on future plans..."

	I heard ~~lisa~~ saying "why did it end up like this?" quietly followed by a deep sigh.		I heard Lisa saying "why did it end up like this?" quietly followed by a deep sigh.

	"That's—"		"That's—"
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	"...That's right."		"...That's right."

	As much as I agreed with Tia, I also understood that it was no easy task. This problem was quite deep-rooted, because Mitsuki and Lisa's dispute had persisted all the way from two years ago ever since Shinomiya Miyako's passing.		As much as I agreed with Tia, I also understood that it was no easy task. This problem was quite deep-rooted because Mitsuki and Lisa's dispute had persisted all the way from two years ago ever since Shinomiya Miyako's passing.

	It looked like I should not go chasing after Mitsuki either. If I made things worse, it might make prevent Mitsuki from even feigning "things as normal."		It looked like I should not go chasing after Mitsuki either. If I made things worse, it might make prevent Mitsuki from even feigning "things as normal."

Nikkivicious: /* Part 4 */

2020-05-17T06:57:32Z

Part 4

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	Unlike the one normally used for special ability practicals, there were all sorts of devices on the walls, resembling measuring instruments. There was a large glass window near the ceiling with women in lab coats walking around on the other side. That was probably the monitoring room where they analyzed all sorts of data.		Unlike the one normally used for special ability practicals, there were all sorts of devices on the walls, resembling measuring instruments. There was a large glass window near the ceiling with women in lab coats walking around on the other side. That was probably the monitoring room where they analyzed all sorts of data.

	Shinomiya-sensei, Mitsuki and I were the only ones in the training site. None of the other classmates were present. Apparently, since all data gathered from this point onwards would be top secret, ordinary students were barred from entering.		Shinomiya-sensei, Mitsuki, and I were the only ones in the training site. None of the other classmates were present. Apparently, since all data gathered from this point onwards would be top secret, ordinary students were barred from entering.

	To be honest, I had no confidence whether I could create antigravitational matter again. After all, I did not even know how to transmute it from dark matter. Neither could I simulate it in my mind.		To be honest, I had no confidence whether I could create antigravitational matter again. After all, I did not even know how to transmute it from dark matter. Neither could I simulate it in my mind.
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	I asked her while catching my breath.		I asked her while catching my breath.

	"There's no need to make a hasty conclusion. Data analysis is not complete yet. But personally, I think there is no liability in taking you along, because the repulsive field can serve as a defense measure that does not depend on physical barriers."		"There's no need to make a hasty conclusion. Data analysis is not complete yet. But personally, I think there is no liability in taking you along because the repulsive field can serve as a defense measure that does not depend on physical barriers."

	Replying that to me, Shinomiya-sensei walked over to the monitoring room.		Replying that to me, Shinomiya-sensei walked over to the monitoring room.
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	I looked at Mitsuki.		I looked at Mitsuki.

	"Indeed, it was your sister. An after the Kraken was vanquished, Ds capable of transmuting mithril successfully appeared one after another."		"Indeed, it was your sister. And after the Kraken was vanquished, Ds capable of transmuting mithril successfully appeared one after another."

	"Is that true, Mitsuki?"		"Is that true, Mitsuki?"
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	I almost blurted out the age I guessed but hastily swallowed my words.		I almost blurted out the age I guessed but hastily swallowed my words.

	Because I felt an inexplicable chill run along my spine, similar to when I sensed life threatening danger on the battlefield. Clearly the principal could not hear our conversation, but my instincts rejected such a notion.		Because I felt an inexplicable chill run along my spine, similar to when I sensed life-threatening danger on the battlefield. Clearly, the principal could not hear our conversation, but my instincts rejected such a notion.

	"...No, we'd better not pry unnecessarily."		"...No, we'd better not pry unnecessarily."

Nikkivicious: /* Part 3 */

2020-05-17T06:49:21Z

Part 3

Nikkivicious: /* Part 2 */

2020-05-17T06:38:53Z

Part 2

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	I gave up resisting and obediently bit the sandwich.		I gave up resisting and obediently bit the sandwich.

	We were currently in the cafeteria on the ground floor of the catering building. Of course there were other people watching and this sort of behavior was very embarrassing, but if I declined, Tia and Iris might start arguing again.		We were currently in the cafeteria on the ground floor of the catering building. Of course, there were other people watching and this sort of behavior was very embarrassing, but if I declined, Tia and Iris might start arguing again.

	In the sickroom earlier, Tia and Iris had reached a consensus to take turns helping me change. But they continued to "care" for me even while we were traveling to the cafeteria.		In the sickroom earlier, Tia and Iris had reached a consensus to take turns helping me change. But they continued to "care" for me even while we were traveling to the cafeteria.
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	The sea had a patch of it dyed pure white. Judging from the map on the right of the screen, the scene was near the equator on the African continent, a place where the ocean could not possibly freeze.		The sea had a patch of it dyed pure white. Judging from the map on the right of the screen, the scene was near the equator on the African continent, a place where the ocean could not possibly freeze.

	In fact, whether the words on screen or what the newscaster reported, neither indicated that the ocean was exhibiting a freezing phenomenon.		In fact, whether the words on the screen or what the newscaster reported, neither indicated that the ocean was exhibiting a freezing phenomenon.

	What the news reported was—		What the news reported was—

Nikkivicious: /* Part 1 */

2020-05-17T06:34:25Z

Part 1

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	On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.		On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.

	"The members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, ~~almost~~ every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."		"The members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."

	Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?		Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?

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	On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.		On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.

	"The members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."		"The members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, almost every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."

	Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?		Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?

Entropy: revised to avoid confusion with counterdragons

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revised to avoid confusion with counterdragons

Entropy: note: Mica, as in the mineral, not Micah, the male Hebrew prophet

2015-09-27T06:31:01Z

note: Mica, as in the mineral, not Micah, the male Hebrew prophet

Entropy at 23:22, 24 March 2015

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	Tia pulled my hand and quickened her pace. Thinking something had happened, I ran up the stairs too.		Tia pulled my hand and quickened her pace. Thinking something had happened, I ran up the stairs too.

	After going up two levels, I could heard the voices clearly. Reading the sign located at the landing, this was a level used for ~~meeting rooms~~ and ~~stuff~~.		After going up two levels, I could heard the voices clearly. Reading the sign located at the landing, this was a level used for a conference room and other purposes.

	"—And that is why I still cannot forgive you even now!"		"—And that is why I still cannot forgive you even now!"

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	The first day I returned to school, the timetable was suddenly changed to hold an impromptu full-school assembly. Mitsuki was originally visiting me frequently at the sickroom, but today was the only day when she did not appear, probably because of the Basilisk incident. Also, the assembly was taking place in the sports ground instead of the usual gym.		The first day I returned to school, the timetable was suddenly changed to hold an impromptu full-school assembly. Mitsuki was originally visiting me frequently at the sickroom, but today was the only day when she did not appear, probably because of the Basilisk incident. Also, the assembly was taking place in the sports ground instead of the usual gym.

	When the clock tower was destroyed by Hekatonkheir the other day, its debris had apparently struck the gym's roof directly. Hence, the gym was currently barred from usage. Looking around me, I could see the lower half of the slanted, collapsed and bifurcated clock tower.		When the clock tower was destroyed by Hekatonkheir the other day, its debris had apparently struck the gym's roof directly. Hence, the gym was currently barred from usage. Looking around me, I could see the lower half of the slanted, collapsed, and bifurcated clock tower.

	"However, this development is within our expectations. Midgard and NIFL ~~has~~ independently planned operations capable of dealing lethal damage to Basilisk and made preparations. We have sufficient chances of victory."		"However, this development is within our expectations. Midgard and NIFL have independently planned operations capable of dealing lethal damage to Basilisk and made preparations. We have sufficient chances of victory."

	Perhaps to encourage everyone, Mitsuki declared firmly, causing many students to nod in response with determined expressions. Since recent lessons involved training under the assumption of fighting Basilisk, everyone had a certain level of confidence and preparedness. There was no gloomy mood like for Leviathan's attack.		Perhaps to encourage everyone, Mitsuki declared firmly, causing many students to nod in response with determined expressions. Since recent lessons involved training under the assumption of fighting Basilisk, everyone had a certain level of confidence and preparedness. There was no gloomy mood like for Leviathan's attack.
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	After a teacher went on the podium to make a few announcements, the full-school assembly was dismissed.		After a teacher went on the podium to make a few announcements, the full-school assembly was dismissed.

	"After hearing Mitsuki-chan's speech, it really feels like there won't be problem."		"After hearing Mitsuki-chan's speech, it really feels like there won't be a problem."

	Walking side by side with me, Iris spoke.		Walking side by side with me, Iris spoke.
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	I found it a bit strange but did not interrupt, deciding to listen to Mitsuki first.		I found it a bit strange but did not interrupt, deciding to listen to Mitsuki first.

	"Basilisk fires red beams from its eyes, using the light to turn the target of its ''gaze'' into stone, dust or salt. The range approaches five kilometers, which is why we cannot fight it directly but must find cover to block its line of sight. However, there are objects for cover on the sea. Consequently, Midgard has decided that the most effective tactic is to lure Basilisk to a desert island in neighboring waters, then blow Basilisk to smithereens together with the island."		"Basilisk fires red beams from its eyes, using the light to turn the target of its ''gaze'' into stone, dust, or salt. The range approaches five kilometers, which is why we cannot fight it directly but must find cover to block its line of sight. However, there are objects for cover on the sea. Consequently, Midgard has decided that the most effective tactic is to lure Basilisk to a desert island in neighboring waters, then blow Basilisk to smithereens together with the island."

	Hearing that, Ariella raised her hand to ask a question.		Hearing that, Ariella raised her hand to ask a question.
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	Then Firill raised her hand and asked Mitsuki:		Then Firill raised her hand and asked Mitsuki:

	"...What are chances that the island will be flattened by Basilisk as soon as it enters visual range?"		"...What are the chances that the island will be flattened by Basilisk as soon as it enters visual range?"

	"According to data collected so far, even when Basilisk turns ~~vegetable~~ impeding its advance into dust, the landscape remains unaltered. Or rather, even after getting exposed to the red beams, the land does not show significant changes."		"According to data collected so far, even when Basilisk turns vegetation impeding its advance into dust, the landscape remains unaltered. Or rather, even after getting exposed to the red beams, the land does not show significant changes."

	"...Now that is quite unbelievable. So Basilisk's red beam is not purely a high firepower attack?"		"...Now that is quite unbelievable. So Basilisk's red beam is not purely a high firepower attack?"
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	Prior to this, Basilisk was a dragon that caused no problems unless one approached it. Of course, the country where Basilisk made its residence had things tough, but nothing happened as long as one kept their distance. But precisely because nothing happened, no data was gathered about the dragon, and now, that was the price paid.		Prior to this, Basilisk was a dragon that caused no problems unless one approached it. Of course, the country where Basilisk made its residence had things tough, but nothing happened as long as one kept their distance. But precisely because nothing happened, no data was gathered about the dragon, and now, that was the price paid.

	All the anti-Basilisk training conducted so far ~~were~~ probably based on the assumption of that Basilisk would not leave the desert.		All the anti-Basilisk training conducted so far was probably based on the assumption that Basilisk would not leave the desert.

	I had to take a test where I had to attack and pierce diamond from a distance of a hundred meters. But now, it was obvious that getting that close to Basilisk was impossible no matter what. The drills on close range combat probably assumed the battlefield would be the desert with things like sand dunes for cover.		I had to take a test where I had to attack and pierce diamond from a distance of a hundred meters. But now, it was obvious that getting that close to Basilisk was impossible no matter what. The drills on close-range combat probably assumed the battlefield would be the desert with things like sand dunes for cover.

	"—Anyone have other questions?"		"—Anyone have other questions?"
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	I racked my brain, trying to think of an excuse to use.		I racked my brain, trying to think of an excuse to use.

	Was there no place for me to contribute in the operation? If I could suggest something impossible to replace, something that only I could do—		Was there no place for me to contribute to the operation? If I could suggest something impossible to replace, something that only I could do—

	It suddenly occurred to me. Apart from constructing lost weapons, there was currently one other thing only I could achieve.		It suddenly occurred to me. Apart from constructing lost weapons, there was currently one other thing only I could achieve.

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	She was also the only person who had given me the taste of a kiss.		She was also the only person who had given me the taste of a kiss.

	But that was like a reward gift—Although Iris and I were good friends, it was not the kind of relationship where we could be locked passionately in embrace like this in bed.		But that was like a reward gift—Although Iris and I were good friends, it was not the kind of relationship where we could be locked passionately in an embrace like this in bed.

	Hence, my mind was in turmoil. Despite trying to figure out the situation, I could not think properly.		Hence, my mind was in turmoil. Despite trying to figure out the situation, I could not think properly.

	Iris' bodily scent and soft bosom ~~was~~ blanking out my mind.		Iris' bodily scent and soft bosom were blanking out my mind.

	"Ah... Mononobe... Mmm..."		"Ah... Mononobe... Mmm..."
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	I was injured during the battle five days earlier—in other words, "Blue" Hekatonkheir and Kili's attack on Midgard, which was why I was currently under treatment in the medical building.		I was injured during the battle five days earlier—in other words, "Blue" Hekatonkheir and Kili's attack on Midgard, which was why I was currently under treatment in the medical building.

	Although the more heavily injured left shoulder still could not move, the fever arising from my wounds had subsided. Starting today, I could attend classes. Hence, I was scheduled to be discharged today if there were ~~not~~ problems.		Although the more heavily injured left shoulder still could not move, the fever arising from my wounds had subsided. Starting today, I could attend classes. Hence, I was scheduled to be discharged today if there were no problems.

	"...Mononobe will feel soothed too, right... Hugging you like this... You'll forget your pain and suffering, right...?"		"...Mononobe will feel soothed too, right... Hugging you like this... You'll forget your pain and suffering, right...?"

	Iris hugged my head tightly, burying the tip of my nose in her cleavage. It felt very soft, warm and comfortable—even though I was almost about to suffocate.		Iris hugged my head tightly, burying the tip of my nose in her cleavage. It felt very soft, warm, and comfortable—even though I was almost about to suffocate.

	I heard the beat of Iris' heart. Or was this my own heartbeat?		I heard the beat of Iris' heart. Or was this my own heartbeat?
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	Although I had no recollection of it, that was probably the case. Now that the painkiller's effect had subsided, my left shoulder was hurting. It did not come as a surprise that I would have nightmares in such a state.		Although I had no recollection of it, that was probably the case. Now that the painkiller's effect had subsided, my left shoulder was hurting. It did not come as a surprise that I would have nightmares in such a state.

	I guessed that Iris was doing this to put me at ease. After figuring out the reason, I was ~~not~~ longer panicking but that still did not change the situation.		I guessed that Iris was doing this to put me at ease. After figuring out the reason, I was no longer panicking but that still did not change the situation.

	Or perhaps, now that I had less to think about and occupy my mind, I became even more strongly conscious of Iris' body warmth.		Or perhaps, now that I had less to think about and occupy my mind, I became even more strongly conscious of Iris' body warmth.
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	Shaking her beautiful fluttering hair, which looked pink in the light, Tia rushed over to the side of my bed.		Shaking her beautiful fluttering hair, which looked pink in the light, Tia rushed over to the side of my bed.

	"Yuu will become Tia's husband! S-So, not allowed to do dirty ~~thing~~ with anyone apart from the wife!"		"Yuu will become Tia's husband! S-So, not allowed to do dirty things with anyone apart from the wife!"

	Tia climbed on the bed and pushed aside Iris, who was straddling me.		Tia climbed on the bed and pushed aside Iris, who was straddling me.

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	Perhaps to encourage everyone, Mitsuki declared firmly, causing many students to nod in response with determined expressions. Since recent lessons involved training under the assumption of fighting Basilisk, everyone had a certain level of confidence and preparedness. There was no gloomy mood like for Leviathan's attack.		Perhaps to encourage everyone, Mitsuki declared firmly, causing many students to nod in response with determined expressions. Since recent lessons involved training under the assumption of fighting Basilisk, everyone had a certain level of confidence and preparedness. There was no gloomy mood like for Leviathan's attack.

	"Detailed plans will be explained to members selected for the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad. Please prepare yourselves, everyone."		"Detailed plans will be explained to members selected for the Dragon Subjugation Squad. Please prepare yourselves, everyone."

	After announcing the necessary facts concisely, Mitsuki descended from the podium.		After announcing the necessary facts concisely, Mitsuki descended from the podium.
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	On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.		On the other hand, Shinomiya-sensei was sitting in the chair next to the lectern, using the register book in her hand to fan herself.

	"The members of the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."		"The members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad for this operation will be centered on our Brynhildr Class. Most likely, every member of the class will be selected. Hence, I will first tell you about the operation's key points."

	Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?		Almost everyone...? In other words, everyone apart from Tia who was being targeted by Basilisk?
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	"Go ahead, Nii-san."		"Go ahead, Nii-san."

	"Just now, Mitsuki, you mentioned that almost every member of Brynhildr Class will be selected for the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad, which means someone will be excluded?"		"Just now, Mitsuki, you mentioned that almost every member of Brynhildr Class will be selected for the Dragon Subjugation Squad, which means someone will be excluded?"

	At first, I thought Tia would stay behind but according to Mitsuki, she was the center of the operation and absolutely indispensable. This meant that there was someone else who would be excluded.		At first, I thought Tia would stay behind but according to Mitsuki, she was the center of the operation and absolutely indispensable. This meant that there was someone else who would be excluded.
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	Although this type of uniqueness of unknown origin felt eerie, I was exploiting this fact on purpose right now.		Although this type of uniqueness of unknown origin felt eerie, I was exploiting this fact on purpose right now.

	"So, Mitsuki, let me join the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad. When there's a need to adjust battle plans, it's better to have an extra option, right?"		"So, Mitsuki, let me join the Dragon Subjugation Squad. When there's a need to adjust battle plans, it's better to have an extra option, right?"

	Despite my arguments, Mitsuki still frowned and made a stern expression.		Despite my arguments, Mitsuki still frowned and made a stern expression.
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	After slightly thinking over what Shinomiya-sensei said, I asked her:		After slightly thinking over what Shinomiya-sensei said, I asked her:

	"If the outcome of the examination discovers that antigravitational matter is useful... Will you let me join the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad?"		"If the outcome of the examination discovers that antigravitational matter is useful... Will you let me join the Dragon Subjugation Squad?"

	"We want to raise chances of success too, so even if it's 1%, as long as it seems useful, we will naturally allow you to join."		"We want to raise chances of success too, so even if it's 1%, as long as it seems useful, we will naturally allow you to join."
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	Shinomiya-sensei praised me during my state of fatigue. Her gaze fell upon the screen of a portal terminal.		Shinomiya-sensei praised me during my state of fatigue. Her gaze fell upon the screen of a portal terminal.

	"...So what's the conclusion about the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad thing?"		"...So what's the conclusion about the Dragon Subjugation Squad thing?"

	I asked her while catching my breath.		I asked her while catching my breath.
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	"Yeah, like making everything explode no matter what you're transmuting. That's really far too mysterious."		"Yeah, like making everything explode no matter what you're transmuting. That's really far too mysterious."

	"W-What's wrong with that!? Even if it's still a mystery, at least we've found a way to make use of it, that's why I'm able to join the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad like this!"		"W-What's wrong with that!? Even if it's still a mystery, at least we've found a way to make use of it, that's why I'm able to join the Dragon Subjugation Squad like this!"

	"Yeah, but—One day eventually, I will unravel that mystery, because I'd like to know you better, Iris."		"Yeah, but—One day eventually, I will unravel that mystery, because I'd like to know you better, Iris."

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	"I believe many of you have already learned through the media that Basilisk has finally begun to cross the sea."		"I believe many of you have already learned through the media that Basilisk has finally begun to cross the sea."

	Standing on the podium, announcing gravely was my little sister, who was simultaneously the student ~~body~~ president of Midgard ''Academy''—Mononobe Mitsuki. Despite her short stature, one did not get any impression of unreliability from her. A sense of solemnity could be felt from her tense expression.		Standing on the podium, announcing gravely was my little sister, who was simultaneously the student council president of Midgard ''Academy''—Mononobe Mitsuki. Despite her short stature, one did not get any impression of unreliability from her. A sense of solemnity could be felt from her tense expression.

	"Believed to be unable to swim on grounds of its bodily structure, Basilisk is turning seawater into salt. Rather than taking the land route of the Eurasian continent, it is advancing towards Midgard along the shortest distance. Roughly one month from now, it will have crossed the Indian Ocean, passing the Indonesian archipelago to reach us."		"Believed to be unable to swim on grounds of its bodily structure, Basilisk is turning seawater into salt. Rather than taking the land route of the Eurasian continent, it is advancing towards Midgard along the shortest distance. Roughly one month from now, it will have crossed the Indian Ocean, passing the Indonesian archipelago to reach us."
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	"—Meaning that you are not the first person to emulate a dragon's ability."		"—Meaning that you are not the first person to emulate a dragon's ability."

	I took a closer look and discovered that the principal, Charlotte B. Lord, and her secretary, ~~Maika~~ Stuart, were also present.		I took a closer look and discovered that the principal, Charlotte B. Lord, and her secretary, Mica Stuart, were also present.

	The principal walked over, her long blonde hair fluttering lightly, and stopped next to my collapsed state. Still the same as always, she looked like a teenaged girl. She would definitely be mistaken for a student if she were to wear the uniform. But she was undoubtedly Midgard's chief administrator.		The principal walked over, her long blonde hair fluttering lightly, and stopped next to my collapsed state. Still the same as always, she looked like a teenaged girl. She would definitely be mistaken for a student if she were to wear the uniform. But she was undoubtedly Midgard's chief administrator.

	~~Maika~~-san was dressed as a maid as usual while the principal had a lab coat over casual clothing.		Mica-san was dressed as a maid as usual while the principal had a lab coat over casual clothing.

	"...Principal, were you watching while I was being examined?"		"...Principal, were you watching while I was being examined?"
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	"...Principal, no second chances."		"...Principal, no second chances."

	~~Maika~~-san's smile felt extraordinarily scary. Cold sweat appeared on the principal's forehead as she turned her gaze to me.		Mica-san's smile felt extraordinarily scary. Cold sweat appeared on the principal's forehead as she turned her gaze to me.

	"B-Back to the main topic. Judging from the situation just now, you evidently have no idea what was the impetus that allowed Ds to create mithril or antimatter, right?"		"B-Back to the main topic. Judging from the situation just now, you evidently have no idea what was the impetus that allowed Ds to create mithril or antimatter, right?"
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	Nodding with satisfaction, the principal turned around.		Nodding with satisfaction, the principal turned around.

	"Let's get going, ~~Maika~~."		"Let's get going, Mica."

	"Yes."		"Yes."
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	"So there's no need for you to hold back. If Basilisk has any ability to steal, go ahead and steal it. Because you are the dragons' hunters, not their prey."		"So there's no need for you to hold back. If Basilisk has any ability to steal, go ahead and steal it. Because you are the dragons' hunters, not their prey."

	After encouraging us in this manner, the principal departed with ~~Maika~~-san for real. Her powerful presence did not match her petite stature. Ultimately, the title of Midgard's chief administrator was not just for show.		After encouraging us in this manner, the principal departed with Mica-san for real. Her powerful presence did not match her petite stature. Ultimately, the title of Midgard's chief administrator was not just for show.

	"...Who is she actually? Mitsuki, do you know anything about her?"		"...Who is she actually? Mitsuki, do you know anything about her?"