Unlimited Fafnir:Volume 3 Chapter 4 - Revision history

FallenSky: /* Part 6 */

2016-01-27T20:11:06Z

Part 6

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	Ren nodded affirmatively.		Ren nodded affirmatively.

	"—Understood. I shall accomplish my task ~~lawlessly~~. Mitsuki-san, I hope that your plan will meet my expectations."		"—Understood. I shall accomplish my task flawlessly. Mitsuki-san, I hope that your plan will meet my expectations."

	Lisa stared into Mitsuki's eyes and answered with a challenging tone.		Lisa stared into Mitsuki's eyes and answered with a challenging tone.

Entropy: revised to avoid confusion with counterdragons

2015-11-28T22:07:56Z

revised to avoid confusion with counterdragons

Entropy at 06:32, 27 September 2015

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	"What—N-No way! This is something I must do!"		"What—N-No way! This is something I must do!"

	"...Wrong, considering the event of failure, I'm more suitable than you, Mitsuki. You are both the student ~~body~~ president and the Counter-Dragon Squad captain, but I'm just an ordinary student."		"...Wrong, considering the event of failure, I'm more suitable than you, Mitsuki. You are both the student council president and the Counter-Dragon Squad captain, but I'm just an ordinary student."

	Firill shook her head and refuted Mitsuki's claim.		Firill shook her head and refuted Mitsuki's claim.

Entropy: /* Chapter 4 - Crimson Catastrophe */

2015-05-17T10:58:12Z

Chapter 4 - Crimson Catastrophe

Belatkuro: /* Part 6 */

2015-04-01T04:19:22Z

Part 6

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	Holding her book-shaped fictional armament, Firill read out the information transmitted to her visor in a calm voice.		Holding her book-shaped fictional armament, Firill read out the information transmitted to her visor in a calm voice.

	Lisa and Ariella generated their fictional armaments as a precaution against changes in the situation. Ren leaned against Lisa while ~~IRis~~ silently held my hand. Iris' hand was sweating from nervousness and I gripped her hand tightly in response, waiting for the time to take action.		Lisa and Ariella generated their fictional armaments as a precaution against changes in the situation. Ren leaned against Lisa while Iris silently held my hand. Iris' hand was sweating from nervousness and I gripped her hand tightly in response, waiting for the time to take action.

	"About to reach altitude of 10000 m, from here on, we are within Basilisk's attack range—"		"About to reach altitude of 10000 m, from here on, we are within Basilisk's attack range—"
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	In that instant, the future seen by Basilisk very likely changed.		In that instant, the future seen by Basilisk very likely changed.

	~~ALthough~~ there was no concrete proof, there was circumstantial evidence that backed such speculation.		Although there was no concrete proof, there was circumstantial evidence that backed such speculation.

	The flow of time caused by "Catastrophe" was akin to physical simulation, nothing more than a mechanical change based on the current state and conditions, turning into an appearance later in time. For example, it would not take into account factors like a bird removing a target object from the scene.		The flow of time caused by "Catastrophe" was akin to physical simulation, nothing more than a mechanical change based on the current state and conditions, turning into an appearance later in time. For example, it would not take into account factors like a bird removing a target object from the scene.

Entropy: /* Part 6 */

2015-03-30T05:04:48Z

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Entropy: /* Part 5 */

2015-03-30T00:06:38Z

Part 5

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	===Part 5===		===Part 5===

			Our transport ship retreated back to behind Midgard's first defensive line. Here, we met up with NIFL's large transport vessel that was carrying Mistilteinn.

			There was nothing for me to do until Mitsuki called for another meeting, so I spent time in my cabin, restless and uneasy.

			—Will Mitsuki be fine?

			Lying on the bed, I worried about my younger sister. I had already lost count of how many times I wanted to check up on her, but I managed to suppress the urge every time.

			I would only get in her way if I went. There was nothing I could help out with.

			Just as I was persuading myself, I heard a knock at my door.

			"...Who is it?"

			I frowned and went to the door. Opening it, I found Mitsuki standing there with a haggard face.

			"Nii-san—May I talk to you for a while?"

			"Y-Yeah..."

			I nodded and invited Mitsuki into my cabin.

			Sitting on the inner bed, Mitsuki sighed deeply.

			"Hoo... This is really not going well."

			"It's really hard to come up with a new plan, right?"

			I sat down on the outer bed, facing Mitsuki, and asked her hesitantly.

			"No, the new plan is already drafted. It is just that even so, I still petitioned everyone one by one, hoping they could withdraw from volunteering."

			"The plan is already drafted huh? As expected of you, Mitsuki. But by this point, no one will withdraw, right?"

			I recognized Mitsuki's excellence again and replied to her.

			"Right... I already visited Firill-san and the others in their cabins, but no one agreed."

			"—So you came to me last? Just to get it out of the way, I've no intention of backing out of this operation, okay?"

			I guessed Mitsuki's intention in visiting me and clarified beforehand. On the other hand, Mitsuki glared resentfully at me.

			"I was hoping that you of all people would listen to my request at least, Nii-san..."

			"Don't ask for the impossible. If you're going to descend alone, Mitsuki, I'll have to stop you no matter what—Or make a huge fuss and insist I go along with you."

			Hearing me assert that, Mitsuki exhaled helplessly.

			"You are so willful, Nii-san."

			"You're in no position to criticize me on that."

			I retorted sarcastically.

			"No helping it, I understand—I will protect you, Nii-san."

			Mitsuki stood up from the bed then approached with an expression of resolve on her face, hugging me from the front.

			"M-Mitsuki?"

			Feeling Mitsuki's body warmth and the beating of her heart, I grew flustered.

			"I absolutely will not allow you to die, Nii-san."

			However, upon hearing Mitsuki's quiet whispering in my ear, the blood rushing to my brain calmed down. Mitsuki had probably vowed the same for the others.

			However—This alone was not enough.

			I wrapped my arms around Mitsuki's back and actively gave her a tight hug.

			"Kyah!? N-Nii-san?"

			"I think you probably know... By everyone surviving, that includes you too, Mitsuki, so I will protect you."

			"W-Wrong! I will be the one to protect you, Nii-san!"

			"No, I will protect you."

			We argued like that but of course, there was no end to it.

			"...Good grief, do whatever you wish, Nii-san. This is uncomfortable... Could you release me?"

			Having decided it was pointless to argue any further, she pushed against my chest. Perhaps because it was hard to breathe, her face was especially red.

			"Sorry, I used too much force."

			I apologized and released her. With her face red, Mitsuki shook her head slightly then turned her back to me.
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			"Yes, it hurt a little. A man... is stronger after all."

			Mitsuki looked back with a wry smile. For some reason, her words and the facial expression were making my heart rate accelerate.

			Or perhaps it was because her using the word "man" strayed a bit from a brother-sister relationship.

			"...I will take more care next time."

			"Next time? You plan on hugging me again?"

			"No, that's not what I meant—"

			I hastily tried to explain but Mitsuki interrupted me and laughed.

			"Fufu, I understand. It was just a joke. So, Nii-san, let us get moving. I will summon the others next."

			Saying that, Mitsuki extended her hand to me. Her gaze showed cheerfulness as though all her troubles had been swept away.

			This was probably resilience arising from the resolve to protect everyone, something one could not acquire from solitarily clinging to martyr-like feelings.

			That was the earnest gaze of someone whose goal was to return alive—

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Entropy: /* Part 4 */

2015-03-29T23:07:39Z

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Entropy: /* Part 3 */

2015-03-29T13:24:53Z

Part 3

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			"I believe that NIFL's plan of attack was the most effective against Basilisk."

			In front of everyone gathered in the conference room, that was my opening line.

			"What Mistilteinn lacked was a mithril shield enough to last through 'Catastrophe.' Conversely, as long as we reinforce it on this point, Mistilteinn will become a weapon capable of defeating Basilisk."

			After I spoke in a strong tone of voice, Lisa immediately interjected.

			"Hold it right there, Mononobe Yuu. Although that may be true in theory, Basilisk is capable of weathering even mithril instantly once it opens its third eye. Didn't NIFL give up precisely because they concluded that no amount of mithril would be enough?"

			Lisa was right. If simply increasing the amount of mithril would be enough, NIFL should have mass produced Mistilteinn and deployed the bombs consecutively. NIFL did not do that because the amount of mithril required was beyond what could be achieved in practice.

			"That's right. Assuming Basilisk could fire its third eye's beam repeatedly, then it would easily eliminate a mithril shield no matter how thick it was. But I believe that Basilisk has a limit."

			"...What do you mean by that?"

			"Including the NIFL operation, Basilisk has fired beams from its third eye thrice so far. Before this meeting, I asked someone to check and in all cases, the beam lasted approximately five seconds. Also, on the two occasions during our operation, it would clearly be advantageous for Basilisk to fire consecutive beams but it did not do so."

			Hearing me say that, Mitsuki brought her hand to the side of her mouth and murmurmed:

			"—Indeed, that did bother me. Is there some kind of reason why Basilisk must conserve its usage of the third eye...?"

			"Normally speaking, it's due to risk, right? If there's no risk, then it would use it as much as possible without needing to hide it."

			"Risk... Nii-san, you seem to have some kind of hypothesis."

			Staring at my face, Mitsuki urged me to explain.

			"I guess. There is a limit to the amount of dark matter we can generate each time. In the same vein, the total amount of red light that Basilisk can shoot out—or perhaps the amount of time stolen—might have a limit too."

			"...It is possible. Come to think of it, this could explain why Basilisk cannot fire in succession. Perhaps the beam duration is fixed because its strength cannot be adjusted..."

			"Right, the third eye probably cannot make fine adjustments. After releasing the total amount, there will be a five-second shortage of energy. I'm guessing that's the kind of trump card it is."

			After listening to the explanation so far, Iris asked me:

			"Then after the third eye attacks, Basilisk is in a vulnerable state? Then it can be defeated easily?"

			"—Things would be a breeze if that were so, but what I just said only applies to the third eye alone. It's best to assume that Basilisk can still use its regular pair of eyes to attack normally. In fact, Basilisk managed to intercept your rain of mithril shards, didn't it?"

			"Oh right... Then what do we do?"

			Iris cocked her head and asked.

			"That's exactly why we need Mistilteinn. That weapon was designed to withstand normal exposure to 'Catastrophe.' By adding more mithril to its shield, to allow it to survive the five seconds of exposure to the third eye's beam, it should be possible to strike Basilisk in theory."

			I explained the possibility I had pictured in my mind.

			"...I essentially understood what you are trying to convey, Nii-san. In other words, the insufficient mithril will be supplied through Ds' transmutations, right?"

			Mitsuki asked me as though confirming.

			"You got it. I believe this is the most practical plan."

			"It still is not comprehensive enough to call practical. Also, it does not take in account the abnormal sensing abilities displayed by Basilisk this time. However, I believe your plan is certainly worth discussing."

			Saying that, Mitsuki turned her gaze to Shinomiya-sensei.

			"—I agree. Although the situation would change more or less depending on whether NIFL hands Mistilteinn over, we will devise a new battle plan based on this direction."

			Hearing Shinomiya-sensei say that, Mitsuki nodded in agreement then announced to everyone:

			"Then we shall adjourn for the time being. Please rest properly until you are notified of the operation, everyone."

			Despite saying that, Mitsuki did not seem like she was planning to rest. Immediately, she was going to start discussing with Shinomiya-sensei.

			However, she looked more cheerful than just now. Compared to helpless despair, things probably felt a lot easier when there was room to work hard despite difficulties.

			—I really hope she won't force herself too much.

			Looking at the side of Mitsuki's face, I worried for her. But it was several hours later when I finally came to understand that Mitsuki's unease was far worse than I imagined.

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Entropy: /* Part 2 */

2015-03-29T10:01:10Z

Part 2

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			'—I never expected you to call me on your own, 2nd Lieutenant Mononobe. I don't suppose you wish to return to my team, right?'

			The man shown on the screen in the bridge narrowed his slender eyes and spoke. He was Loki Jotunheim, my commanding officer back in NIFL, the man who tried to cultivate me into the strongest "killer."

			"Impossible. I'm very contented with life in Midgard."

			'Oh, then what business do you have with me? I am a very busy man.'

			Major Loki hurried me to speak with his gaze.

			"You promised me a reward once, right? As for when that happened, I don't quite remember."

			I spoke suggestively. Major Loki's eyebrow moved slightly.

			It was back when the Leviathan incident had ended, Major Loki had promised me one favor as a reward for setting things smoothly.

			Of course, I was lying when I said I could not remember, but our conversation had happened unbeknownst to Midgard. Hence, with Shinomiya-sensei and others present at the bridge, I could not bring up that conversation.

			'...Speaking of which, I definitely did promise you. Then what? Have you finally decided what you want?'

			After I heard Major Loki's question, I nodded affirmatively.

			"Yes—Please give me Mistilteinn."

			Upon hearing my request, Major Loki's lips curled with delight.

			'Oh... You are referring to the weapon developed by NIFL for taking down Basilisk?'

			"That's right, although I don't think it's a mass produced weapon, there should be a prototype. If it's still usable, can you give it to me?"

			'Mistilteinn is supposed to be ineffective against Basilisk. Why do you want something like that?'

			Major Loki stared at me from the screen and asked me.

			"I don't think there's anything wrong with Mistilteinn's design concept. If you hand that weapon over for us to use, I might be able to find a solution."

			'You seem to have a plan. But if you're thinking of using that weapon, why not negotiate directly with those in charge of the Mistilteinn operation?'

			"It would turn into a situation of Midgard requesting for NIFL's aid, which might result in undue interference, hence I am asking you this as a personal favor, Major Loki."

			I met Major Loki's gaze and answered.

			'Haha—How cautious. But considering precedents, it's understandable that you may have concerns of that sort. In other words, all you want is for me to act as an intermediary and arrange for NIFL to voluntarily offer Mistilteinn to your side, right?'

			"Yes, is it feasible?"

			'Having said that I would prepare any reward no matter what, I will try my best. However, I don't guarantee success.'

			"That's good enough. Thank you very much."

			I bowed and thanked him.

			I did not know for sure whether Mistilteinn had a prototype to begin with, hence I did not raise my hopes too much. It was just that obtaining it would be relatively more advantageous.

			'You're really working hard, 2nd Lieutenant Mononobe. Do you have things that wish to protect that much?'

			"..."

			I responded with silence to this sarcastic question. Because for some reason, I felt that answering this question would be extremely dangerous.

			'—Whatever, if things go smoothly, NIFL should have a response today. If they don't make a move, you should give up. Goodbye.'

			Major Loki smiled at the end and the call disconnected.

			Listening to our conversation from the side, Shinomiya-sensei gazed suspiciously at me.

			"Mononobe Yuu, what exactly are you..."

			"Sorry for doing things my own way, Shinomiya-sensei, can I trouble you to gather everyone? I'll explain then."

			I apologized to Shinomiya-sensei and asked her.

			Although it was unknown whether Mistilteinn would be given to us, I had things to tell everyone.

			Basilisk could very well have ''an opening to exploit''.

			This was the only solution I had discovered during our failed operation.

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	"Why are you always like this... I will not approve of this!"		"Why are you always like this... I will not approve of this!"

	"...It does not matter if you do not approve, because I am the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad's captain."		"...It does not matter if you do not approve, because I am the Dragon Subjugation Squad's captain."

	Despite the red mark on her cheek from the slap, Mitsuki still glared at Lisa squarely.		Despite the red mark on her cheek from the slap, Mitsuki still glared at Lisa squarely.
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	"What—N-No way! This is something I must do!"		"What—N-No way! This is something I must do!"

	"...Wrong, considering the event of failure, I'm more suitable than you, Mitsuki. You are both the student council president and the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad captain, but I'm just an ordinary student."		"...Wrong, considering the event of failure, I'm more suitable than you, Mitsuki. You are both the student council president and the Dragon Subjugation Squad captain, but I'm just an ordinary student."

	Firill shook her head and refuted Mitsuki's claim.		Firill shook her head and refuted Mitsuki's claim.
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	We were standing on a silver-colored gigantic weapon. Mistilteinn—made using mithril, the large bomb developed to take down Basilisk.		We were standing on a silver-colored gigantic weapon. Mistilteinn—made using mithril, the large bomb developed to take down Basilisk.

	In our surroundings were other girls from the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad who had converged as the support team. They flying here and there, busy with their work.		In our surroundings were other girls from the Dragon Subjugation Squad who had converged as the support team. They flying here and there, busy with their work.

	Using the transmutation of air to control wind they kept Mistilteinn hovering in the air while working to thicken the mithril armor at the bottom.		Using the transmutation of air to control wind they kept Mistilteinn hovering in the air while working to thicken the mithril armor at the bottom.
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	However, she could not descend together with us because the risk of dragonification increased if she went near Basilisk. Even if we ended up defeating Basilisk, our operation would be a failure if we lost Tia.		However, she could not descend together with us because the risk of dragonification increased if she went near Basilisk. Even if we ended up defeating Basilisk, our operation would be a failure if we lost Tia.

	Hence, after the preparatory work ended, Tia would need to leave with the other members of the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad.		Hence, after the preparatory work ended, Tia would need to leave with the other members of the Dragon Subjugation Squad.

	I looked up at Tia who kept transmuting air with her wing-shaped fictional armament which was glowing red.		I looked up at Tia who kept transmuting air with her wing-shaped fictional armament which was glowing red.
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	"—Now for final confirmations before the operation."		"—Now for final confirmations before the operation."

	Mitsuki spoke after sweeping her gaze at each one of us in turn. Pushing her goggles up to her forehead, she was wearing a small communicator. Her attire exuded a sense of solemnity as befitted the captain of the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad.		Mitsuki spoke after sweeping her gaze at each one of us in turn. Pushing her goggles up to her forehead, she was wearing a small communicator. Her attire exuded a sense of solemnity as befitted the captain of the Dragon Subjugation Squad.

	"Firill-san and I will be in charge of controlling Mistilteinn's descent. Trajectory adjustment will be very difficult once Catastrophe's attack connects. Using the data sent from surveillance devices, we must maintain our position above Basilisk at all times."		"Firill-san and I will be in charge of controlling Mistilteinn's descent. Trajectory adjustment will be very difficult once Catastrophe's attack connects. Using the data sent from surveillance devices, we must maintain our position above Basilisk at all times."
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	Mitsuki and Firill took over Mistilteinn's control, then the ~~Counter-~~Dragon Squad members not involved in the descent operation departed from this airspace. Tia was among them, waving at us while gradually receding in the distance.		Mitsuki and Firill took over Mistilteinn's control, then the Dragon Subjugation Squad members not involved in the descent operation departed from this airspace. Tia was among them, waving at us while gradually receding in the distance.

	Then the descent operation began. Falling towards the Basilisk 15000 meters below.		Then the descent operation began. Falling towards the Basilisk 15000 meters below.

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	"—Now for final confirmations before the operation."		"—Now for final confirmations before the operation."

	Mitsuki spoke after sweeping her gaze at each one of us in turn. Pushing her ~~visor~~ up to her forehead, she was wearing a small communicator. Her attire exuded a sense of solemnity as befitted the captain of the Counter-Dragon Squad.		Mitsuki spoke after sweeping her gaze at each one of us in turn. Pushing her goggles up to her forehead, she was wearing a small communicator. Her attire exuded a sense of solemnity as befitted the captain of the Counter-Dragon Squad.

	"Firill-san and I will be in charge of controlling Mistilteinn's descent. Trajectory adjustment will be very difficult once Catastrophe's attack connects. Using the data sent from surveillance devices, we must maintain our position above Basilisk at all times."		"Firill-san and I will be in charge of controlling Mistilteinn's descent. Trajectory adjustment will be very difficult once Catastrophe's attack connects. Using the data sent from surveillance devices, we must maintain our position above Basilisk at all times."

	Mitsuki turned her gaze to Firill, who was wearing the same kind of ~~visor~~ as her. The same equipment as what Lisa had used to snipe Basilisk, this allowed them to capture the position of a target outside of visual contact.		Mitsuki turned her gaze to Firill, who was wearing the same kind of goggles as her. The same equipment as what Lisa had used to snipe Basilisk, this allowed them to capture the position of a target outside of visual contact.

	"...Yes, no problem. Precise control is my specialty."		"...Yes, no problem. Precise control is my specialty."
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	"—Currently at 14000 m. Basilisk is moving towards Midgard where Tia-san and the others are taking refuge. Correcting Mistilteinn's trajectory."		"—Currently at 14000 m. Basilisk is moving towards Midgard where Tia-san and the others are taking refuge. Correcting Mistilteinn's trajectory."

	Wearing a ~~visor~~, holding her fictional armament of a bow, Mitsuki reported the situation to us.		Wearing a pair of goggles, holding her fictional armament of a bow, Mitsuki reported the situation to us.

	Basilisk's attack range was normally 5000 m but reached 10000 m when the third eye opened. As soon as our altitude went below 10000 m, we could get attacked any time.		Basilisk's attack range was normally 5000 m but reached 10000 m when the third eye opened. As soon as our altitude went below 10000 m, we could get attacked any time.
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	"...Passed 12000 m. Basilisk stopped moving and has apparently entered a stance to counterattack Mistilteinn."		"...Passed 12000 m. Basilisk stopped moving and has apparently entered a stance to counterattack Mistilteinn."

	Holding her book-shaped fictional armament, Firill read out the information transmitted to her ~~visor~~ in a calm voice.		Holding her book-shaped fictional armament, Firill read out the information transmitted to her goggles in a calm voice.

	Lisa and Ariella generated their fictional armaments as a precaution against changes in the situation. Ren leaned against Lisa while Iris silently held my hand. Iris' hand was sweating from nervousness and I gripped her hand tightly in response, waiting for the time to take action.		Lisa and Ariella generated their fictional armaments as a precaution against changes in the situation. Ren leaned against Lisa while Iris silently held my hand. Iris' hand was sweating from nervousness and I gripped her hand tightly in response, waiting for the time to take action.