Mob No.143: [Better to keep things as they are than to greedily reach for more—seems like they’ll work harder that way.]
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[Side: Kaiese-Dowin]
“Your Excellency. The [Gungnir] is ready to fire.”
“Good! Begin charging! Target the enemy fleet ahead!”
“But, Your Excellency! Our allies are still in the line of fire!”
“I’ve already accepted some losses as inevitable. Besides, those on the frontlines right now are expendable.”
On the bridge of the super-massive combat vessel [Gungnir], I was moments away from seizing a glorious future.
This strike would be the celebratory cannon shot to mark that triumph!
“Charging complete!”
“Good! I’ll fire it myself!”
I placed my hand on the firing switch.
“With this, I will become the ruler of the galaxy!”
I pressed the switch.
But nothing happened.
When we fired it two days ago, the roar had been deafening.
“Why?! Why won’t it fire?!”
“Your Excellency! A small craft has appeared above our ship!”
Ignore it! Find out why we can’t fire—now! The enemy will escape! Hurry!”
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The crimson beam that pierced the super-massive combat vessel [Gungnir] looked like a flaming sword stabbing through the open maw of a dragon about to unleash its breath.
And then, the [Gungnir]—pierced by that red light—exploded violently, taking friend and foe alike with it into oblivion. The energy it had stored for its cannon blast only amplified the destruction, scattering debris across the void.
I knew immediately it was Gerhilde’s doing, but the others were too stunned to react.
Well, seeing something like that would leave anyone speechless.
As everyone stood frozen in shock—
“All forces, charge! The enemy superweapon has been neutralized! I repeat! All forces, charge! The enemy superweapon has been neutralized!”
Commodore Salamas-Toonchild, commander of the 7th Fleet, was the first to snap out of it and issue orders.
As expected of someone who’d seen this before—and whose subordinates were directly involved—his recovery was quick.
At his command, the entire Imperial force surged forward in a relentless assault.
Naturally, the first to charge were the dynamic duo of Lambert and Rosweisse.
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After that, the forces of the Negirelma Star Kingdom crumbled in an instant.
The Empire had flipped the script—from despair to overwhelming advantage in a single moment—and their momentum was unstoppable. Meanwhile, the Star Kingdom’s morale plummeted.
Adding to that, the 6th Fleet—previously struggling—pushed forward with ferocious intensity, eager to reclaim their honor.
By the time the flanking forces arrived, the enemy was already all but annihilated.
As for why the flanking attack was delayed? The main reason was interference from an enemy detachment.
That detachment’s commander had likely positioned themselves to avoid the [Gungnir]’s firing path, planning to mop up survivors after its attack.
Well, for those who intentionally delayed to pad their own achievements, this unexpected turn of events must have been a godsend.
Either way, it meant the remaining enemies were swiftly crushed, and the few stragglers who fled were hunted down by abandoned planetary locals. A very convenient outcome for the Empire.
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With all fighting concluded, the captured carrier [Kearle-Smith] was alive with celebration. Outside the bridge, engine room, and radar station, the victors reveled in a grand feast.
After the first toast, I grabbed a quick bite before slipping back to my own ship to read some light novels.
Meanwhile, the mess hall-turned-banquet was buzzing with talk of Gerhilde and the “[Feathered Helm]” duo—Lambert and Rosweisse.
Lambert was surrounded by girls, Rosweisse by men—both struggling under the attention.
Well, that’s just how it goes for protagonists.
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[Side: Imperial 4th Fleet Flagship Ignol—Third-Person POV]
With the battle over, inside the captain’s quarters of the 4th Fleet flagship Ignol, its commander—Vice Admiral Vescolés—stood before a communications device.
On the other end was a transmission from Rear Admiral Earlyhenge of the 11th Fleet.
[Congratulations. You survived.]
“Barely. You’d understand if you’d been on the receiving end of that cannon.”
Both held glasses, toasting their victory in the recent battle.
[We were advancing from the flank, you know.]
“I heard you ran into a detachment. That’s why you were late.”
[Expected. Though some tried to stall further—wanted you to take losses no matter what.]
“Toonchild’s little protégé ruined that plan, though.”
laughter heard, picturing the face of the schemer who’d plotted their downfall—or death—after using them as bait.
Then the expression turned serious.
[Still… when did they develop—or buy—a warship like that?]
“Jealous, aren’t we? I’d love mass-produced versions.”
They’re dodging all requests for intel.]
They sighed, thinking of the tight-lipped colleagues guarding secrets about the superweapon that had decided the war.
Soon, the topic shifted to the mercenaries they’d hired.
[How were the Yttz Branch mercenaries?]
“Some trash, but most were skilled—delivered excellent results. Especially the [Feathered Helm]. I want them.”
[Same. Others like [Dust], [Rose], and [White Knight] would be great too.]
[Dust] and [Rose] could pass for King-tier. But my subordinates say recruiting them is near impossible.”
[Better to leave them as-is. They work harder when left alone.]
“Lord Breskin seems to think so too. Probably for the best.”
Vescolés drained the glass, setting it down—
just as Earlyhenge spoke again, irritated.
[By the way, Vescolés… why are you in a negligee?]
“Oh? You know I’m transgender (abbreviated as ‘trans,’ referring to those whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth). I was planning to nap before docking.”
[Then why not undergo full physical transition?]
“Haven’t found the right look yet.”
Though friends since military school, Vescolés had only come out as transgender after enlisting.
They still exchanged complaints like this—though few others knew.
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