----Kouki Arakawa Viewpoint

　It was ten minutes to midnight on the clock on the wall, and the air was tense in the underground command center at the Hakone base. But it couldn't be helped; in ten minutes, Noah would be launching his first military operation on official record.
　The target was the Antarctic and New World Headquarters base. Working with the Russian Federation Army and the Merkava-Ursna Volunteer Force, we will raid this one. Mom has notified the United Nations three days ago of her intention to impose armed sanctions against the New World. And a propaganda broadcast on the Noah channel................

'Oh, tmo,'

'You again!　Are you cheating?

'Oh?　You're just weak.

What the f*ck did you say?

　Again......... The members of Chernobog's squad, who have recently learned to play mahjong to pass the time, get into a fight after every game. To be honest, I don't have the courage to stop their fights, as more than half of them have turned into non-human-looking people due to recent modifications. I mean, don't they understand that they've been sequestered here next door because they were playing mahjong in the operations center?　He let out a sigh and called out to the Captain, who was quietly crossing his arms next to him.

'Can't you do anything about it, Captain?'

Commander, I think it's necessary to relax. But, well, maybe I'm a little too relaxed...

　The captain looked at his troopers, who were exchanging blows with each other as if to think for a moment, and then he drew his gun from his holster and retracted the slide, and quietly, without a hint of anger, counted the numbers.

'Five, four, three, two, two...'

　When the troops saw the figure, they hurriedly saluted and put away the sparrow table. Well, maybe at 0, the captain was going to shoot them seriously. If it's them now, at least a pistol bullet would not be fatal unless they get hit in the head.

'Thank you, sir. I suppose I don't need to ask, but how is the main force ready to go?

It's done. But since we're participating in the landing operation, it's up to the navy. Are you sure Noah's fleet is capable of beating the New World's submarine force?

'I know it's going to be a tough fight. It will depend on how hard the Kraken do their best while Noah's fleet is on the bait.

　At the start of the operation, Noah's fleet will enter the sea area that is thought to be the defense line of the new world. At that time, the predicted attack from the enemy submarines will be eliminated with the Kraken, and after seizing control of the sea, a simple transition gate will be deployed for us ground troops to land.

"And one more thing........what about the matter we talked about the other day?

That's okay too. [We] are your unit. After we break into the enemy facility, we'll sabotage Noah by casually spreading false information. But will you really do it?

Yes, that's why it's an imaginary weapon. But are you sure that's the price you're willing to pay for my company?

Mm. It's good enough.

　The last time I was called into the Captain's office, I asked him for a favor. He looked unhappy about it, but he promised to cooperate. And in return, the price that was demanded of me as commander of Chernobog was....

Did any of the members of the squad make a good man out of G-88?

'There seems to be a few, but I'd rather be the one to marry. When this battle is over, I will be with Anton.

What?

He's a good man. I'd like to have a date with a man I liked.

　Well, that solved the mystery of why Mr. Anton had risked his life for Captain Yuliya. And maybe if things continue as they are, the Captain will die for sure. He will definitely die. Before the sortie, [I'll get married after this battle] is synonymous with [I'll die in this battle]. The flags are all over the place. The question is how to get around it.........

''Captain, please give strict orders to Anton-san to never leave the Hakone base until the end of the operation. No matter what happens, absolutely. If necessary, I will issue a written order to the commanding officer. In the worst case, you may lock me up in a brig.

I understand. But why?

　I ignore the captain who asks me questions with a curious look on his face and I think about it desperately. At any rate, I think I can avoid a situation where I'll die defending Mr. Anton, who was caught up in some kind of situation. I mean, normally, Anton-san and the Captain would be the opposite!　The hero is the one who dies defending the heroine, so why would the heroine go to the battlefield?　Anyway, what's the cause of the hero getting shot and surviving?　There's a heroine's prayer to resurrect her or something, but I'm going to dismiss it since Mr. Anton isn't a resident of the G-88 world.... And then there's the amulet?

'Captain, Mr. Anton smoked a cigarette, didn't he?　Borrow an oil lighter and put it in your breast pocket. Also, I order you to wear a proper bulletproof suit over it.

'....I see. In the future you've repeatedly experienced, I'm now, I'm dreaming of marrying Anton [dying]?

　No, I'm sorry if I'm misunderstanding you, but I'm not. But right now, that idea is more convenient..... Let's put on a plausible and serious face here.

I'll make sure it doesn't happen. So please follow the instructions.

Yes, sir. I'm gonna go check on Anton for a few things and be right back.

　I looked at my watch as I watched the Captain turn on his heel and leave the room, it was twenty seconds before midnight. The main screen in the command center showed the Noah's fleet sailing at sea. The other screens showed images and radar from the bridge of each ship. On the flagship, along with Macho, the Merkava and Ursna sorcerers were also on board, holding the jewels that Conn had created that were filled with magical power.
　Don't worry, I'm sure things will go smoothly and on schedule. When I took a deep breath once and looked up again, the clock showed midnight──.