Editing Unlimited Fafnir:Volume 7 Chapter 2 (section)

===Part 7===

"It was originally possible, but the chance slipped away."

Loki Jotunheim commented in a bitter tone of voice while watching the young men carried on stretchers out of a large transport helicopter.

They all belonged to the team under Loki's direct command—Sleipnir.

Although all members had managed to withdraw from the battlefield, they were injured to varying levels without exception.

Purururu—

A call on the cellphone in his chest pocket. Loki took his gaze away from his subordinates who were being transported to NIFL's medical facility and took out the cellphone.

"Hello—Ah, Major-General Dylan. The situation is exactly as indicated by the data I just transmitted, that thing not only defeated Sleipnir but also drove off Kili who had suddenly intervened. Given the ground forces at NIFL's disposal, I believe it is impossible to vanquish by this point."

Loki calmly offered his viewpoint.

"—I understand what you mean. If you insist on attacking using NIFL's power no matter what, how about the anti-dragon ICBM, Gáe Bolg? As long as enough quantity is fired simultaneously to overwhelm interception by antimatter, it might be effective."

Loki grinned slightly as he made this suggestion.

Angry roaring could be heard from the other side of the call.

"...Naturally, I understand this very well too. Due to alleged sightings of Vritra, this country is currently in a state of heightened tension. Putting such an operation into action would mean that we cannot avoid providing information to the Japanese government. Furthermore, though chances of success are merely not zero, one could not call this an effective plan. Suppose you wish to pursue other avenues and keep things discreet, then the only choice is to seek Midgard's assistance."

The other side's answer was a heavy silence. Feeling Major-General Dylan's hesitation, Loki continued:

"Midgard would be equally troubled if Asgard's credibility were to be compromised. Although we will owe them a favor, there won't be any worry about leaks. More importantly, Midgard holds several trump cards capable of defeating it."

After listening to Major-General Dylan, Loki nodded in agreement.

"—Yes, the parents two years ago were defeated by Mononobe Mitsuki's antimatter projectiles. So... Yes, I'm counting on you to negotiate with them."

After the call, Loki exhaled slightly.

Sleipnir's transfer was done. The helicopter prepared to take off.

"—She's not the trump card I had in mind."

Looking up at the aircraft rising in the air with rotating propellers, he muttered to himself:

"If the target were a dragon, just leave it to her. But otherwise..."

At this point, Loki stopped and smiled.

As though looking forward to something, his eyes were glinting with faint light.
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