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I don't know.

I love you.

Thank you for

watching!

You okay?

Yeah, I guess so. Hey, where are we?

Their target's the forward base.

Yeah. Shit.

What's going on? Don't look.

Someone help us! Over here, go!

We need a man! On your arms!

Anju, could you please help?

Carrie did this.

Come, let's go.

AC Knight, you're not going to do this, are you? Please tell me you're not.

Say you won't end up like Carrie.

Yeah.

The first strike hit the Ace Mechanized Forward Operating Base, FOB 14.

72 minutes later, FOB 13 was struck.

15 hours later, the 5th Infantry's FOB 28 and FOB 30 were hit.

The artillery strikes wiped out all the FOBs.

The four regiments stationed at these bases.

Roughly, a number totaling 20 ,000 souls were killed.

The ultra -long -range artillery behind this is believed to be a new type of

legion that we will refer to as the Morpho.

Its estimated specs are as follows.

800mm caliber, effective range 400km, initial velocity 8 ,000m per second. A

normal cannon cannot achieve this. We think... The discovered weapon's a

railgun. A railgun, you say?

Yes, and in fact, this data was already in the report during intake.

Correct, sir. It's incredibly powerful.

We think the 15 hours between second and third strikes was the time frame they

used to replace the barrel.

Meanwhile, the Western Front's forces were loading up every cruise missile in

their entire arsenal, and then launched a saturation strike immediately after

the fourth volley.

That strike seemed to have dealt them considerable damage.

but did not manage to destroy the railgun.

With regards to a force that damaged, our autonomous units infiltrated Legion

-held territory to observe the morpho. You may be interested to learn what they

found out.

You didn't land a direct hit, but you caused it severe impairment, that's for

sure. If you achieved such tight proximity, couldn't your machines have

eliminated the morpho? It seems to have been an almost unmissable target.

Unfortunately, they can't carry that kind of payload.

And in order to successfully get even one in, many of them have to be

Ah, well, though you've spent quite a fortune on this thing, I see. We're all

about to embark on a dangerous joint operation.

There's no sense in hiding anything.

The most powerful method that we know of to bind two humans, or two nations, is

mutual trust.

The issue we're urgently facing right now.

It's how the hell we're going to deal with the Morpho as well as the

sentient Legion. They're possibly an even greater challenge.

Yes, the sentient Legion commanders.

We have actually seen them here.

The Legion's main weakness is that they rely on their numbers and strength, but

lacked on any sort of tactical complexity or vision.

That giant offensive they just launched may have been a thinly -veiled attempt

to lure more troops to the front lines to increase casualties.

It makes my head hurt.

Continuing, looking at it from its movement speed and last known firing

position, the Morpho is likely a train -based weapon using the old high -speed

railway network.

Given the remaining available routes and its considerable movement radius, every

one of our nation's capitals could be within its firing range.

Its current location is the train terminal in Kreuzbeck City.

We estimate it will take at least eight weeks to patch it and make it combat

-ready again.

But if we can't find some countermeasure by then, we will be soundly defeated.

What countermeasures do we know will work?

There's none we're aware of at this time, sir.

Our anti -air guns aren't fast enough to shoot it down, and we don't have enough

to try anyway.

We're bringing in as many cruise missiles from the other war zones as we

but ironically, Legion jamming also means we can't guide them.

and their relatively slow speed makes them easy targets for Legion anti -air.

The Morpho itself seems to have powerful AA weaponry. Another strike likely

wouldn't be any better.

Without air superiority, an air -to -surface attack will be extremely

to pull off now.

And yet it lies far outside our artillery range.

Then obviously, we'll have to use our ground troops to directly eliminate it.

Every soldier who's in the Western Theater is involved in a full -bore

into Legion -held territory.

A strike 100 kilometers deep, straight into enemy ground, which happens to be

swarming with Legion.

We have reserves on standby, sure. But even if we could bring them all in post

-haste, that last strike killed 26 % of us.

Pulling soldiers from the other battle lines isn't a viable option.

So we'll just have to make do with the remainder we have on hand.

We've brought down the volume of Legion in that area by roughly the same amount,

but they outnumber us by so much to begin with.

Their manufacturing plants are unharmed. In fact, they're untouched. And in

approximately two months, there'll be even more of them to deal with.

The power to predict destruction.

That's a handy skill to have when there's nothing else.

I'm afraid whatever unit we choose to eliminate this beast will not come back

alive. That's right.

That's the reason why we should choose those who are most likely to succeed and

least likely to be missed.

So you're the famous 86.

Of course, I've seen your various ages, but you really are still kids.

I'm sorry.

I've read the reports about you.

You have incredibly strong combat skills.

And it appears you don't even remotely fear death.

That said, you're not in the Republic anymore.

Avoid doing anything reckless.

The Federacy isn't like the Republic.

Everyone is too valuable to replace.

For better or for worse.

Hey, what's the matter?

Nothing. You must still be extremely tired, then. I don't blame you. That

big battle...

It was probably really intense for you. You must have been pretty overwhelmed

near the end. Good point. You didn't even notice the Legion's retreat.

I knew it. I've seen you fight before, and that wasn't even close to what you

normally do.

I synchronized with you, but you didn't respond once the entire time.

Synchronized? You mean you didn't even notice?

Okay, you guys.

You should go get some rest, especially Sine.

Whether you admit it or not, you all know you're exhausted.

At a time like this, that would be kind of difficult, wouldn't you think?

A soldier's mental health is just as critical as the physical.

Besides, you should realize, especially since you're 86, you'll be given some

extra special considerations.

I don't want that!

I don't want their pity, and I don't want to be treated differently because

it!

86.

Keep it down. Oh, I have no problem being looked at that way. I'm so used to

Yeah, well, we might have gotten lucky this time around, but at any moment,

whole place could be blown sky high.

Everyone's on edge.

They said it would take about two months to repair the morpho, and we shouldn't

worry about expecting any more attacks until then.

Oh, come on now. That estimate's based off five seconds of footage from some

shady foreign country and some weirdo's psychic power. I bet they feel like they

can't trust it.

But Shin knows the real truth of it. They didn't believe it until they heard

that voice.

Yeah, that's true.

But still, there's been no major trouble or confusion.

The Federacy makes a point of training its military well.

The Republic's soldiers would turn tail and run.

I can't help but wonder if the Major's still alive.

Theo, shush. She would never turn tail and run.

Karina.

What is it?

Seriously? Could it be possible he really isn't aware yet?

Is there anything we can do about the Morpho ourselves?

We've got two months to come up with some kind of plan, but even if we do, it

won't be great.

It'll probably end up being us again.

Probably.

Yes, and?

Are you okay with that?

Will you knock it off? I just told you! Now leave it alone!

You want me to give it to him again?

He never answers.

Can I take a look?

It seems much easier to blame it on somebody else, huh?

Be careful on your way home.

I'll make sure he gets it, promise.

Why did you abandon him?

Why didn't you try to save my brother's life?

Tell the truth. You killed him, right?

Yeah.

I've been waiting for him to come back!

And you knew!

You knew I was waiting!

Damn it. Why is it always you?

Why did you be the only one to survive?

You don't even have any reason to live!

There's no one waiting for you to come back home to them!

Come back home to them!

Yes, that's right.

If only you had died instead of him!

I won't forget!

Major.

Lieutenant knows him.

General Richard would like a word.

Sure.

You can hear the Legion's voices in your head.

You know where all of them are.

Wouldn't you agree?

Yes, sir.

All right, so tell me, where are they?

Forget the Republic.

That's enough.

You're being straight with me.

Since you have that remarkable ability, you're even better suited for this

operation.

Now listen, it's really quite simple.

Our three nations will launch a full -scale assault, as a loud, tremendous

decoy, lure the enemy's main forces to their respective fronts, then withdraw.

A special assault force will then make an aerial entry into Legion -held zones,

which will now be more vulnerable.

They'll destroy the Morpho.

For this offensive, I'm assigning Lieutenant Shinae Nozen and the 15

Nordlicht to accompany him.

You'll be at the vanguard of the largest joint operation in history. In effect,

the tip of the spear that pierces the Legion's defenses.

Spearhead. Go all in, son.

General Richard.

Permission to speak?

All right, Venzel. Make it fast.

Sir, this is a suicide mission, nothing more.

Why them?

Because you're 86!

I don't think that's what he's saying.

Well, but it is what he means.

We can't assign anybody with a family to this insane mission, huh? Think of the

devastation that would leave. I guess 86 will never be welcome, no matter where

they go. Is that what you're saying?

She knows that, and she's still getting mad.

I don't see why she can't change it. Like that princess, know what I mean?

I don't know anything about that.

Wow, I can hear the voices of the Legion all the way in the Republic's capital.

Oh, did the white pigs finally die then? Yeah, they'll fry in hell.

I don't know if hell is real or not, but it's all the same when you're dead.

Die a scum or die with pride, it's just that simple.

Anyway, it's how you live that matters, am I right? We lived with pride and

decency, right up to our very last day.

But that was only because of you, Undertaker. You were the one who showed

the way.

Our glorious, beloved Reaper.

Never forget that. We thank you!

We thank you!

And I'm left behind.

Like always.

I won't let you die.

I just wanted you to live longer than we did.

You have to know that was my eternal wish.

I won't forget.

Goodbye, then.

Somebody has to do it.

In that respect.

You have some experience in Legion territory.

If you've done it once, you can do it again.

The Federacy saved your ass from the battlefield and got you out of harm's

yet here you are.

If you've come back to it, as your presence here is proof of, it means you

willing to do this.

War is a soldier's job, his reason for being.

Dying in battle... comes with a package.

Understood.

Tell me, Lieutenant.

Are you disappointed that the world you ended up in is no better than this one?

It's the best solution to the problem at hand.

Without taking out the Morpho, no matter the cost, the Federacy will have

trouble holding its battle lines.

Yes.

But all we need for this mission is just your special ability.

As long as the Morpho is iced.

I'm allowed to say how the operation goes down.

So I've decided to send the other foreign units on this mission.

You don't have to go in yourself, though.

You and your friends can stay.

And later, when this is over, quit the military and walk away.

You fought and suffered more than enough for your homeland, which failed. No

refuse to protect you. So I think you should... So what?

You want us to cease being who we are?

For the sake of your pity and your sense of justice?

Is that what you mean?

I'm grateful you saved me, truly.

But realize that in no way gives you the right to pity me.

It doesn't let you tell me to back down, or to run away and make someone else

fight in my place.

I refuse to be like the Republic in any way, or avert my eyes from the hideous

realities of this war. Not until the end!

We are...

There may be a time lag that'll spike the mission.

Don't worry.

I'll take direct command of the assault team.

Damn it.

I suppose we can't keep this quiet any longer.

It's a hard job, General.

I'm so sorry to have to make you do it.

It's not a problem. This is a division commander's responsibility.

You think you'll be able to come back?

Even if it's just him?

Strategic Planning HQ says the odds of survival are close to zero.

The soldiers would be furious if one of their friends was sent on a mission like

that. But they'll accept it if we send the Republic's monsters. Funny how easy

that view is when it's the other side.

They'll smirk and say it's an appropriate mission.

For the 86th.

If you're a good match for a monster, you are, of course, a monster yourself.

If death is clearly so attractive to them, then it seems only logical that we

let them have it.

Any questions or is that clear?

Commander, I will admit, I appreciate you not abandoning us, but... I can't

watch kids, no older than my own children or the children of my

willingly marching off to their own deaths.

If you change your mind, that's fine.

But I would prefer you tell it to go without you.

Well, if you're saying that, then it's obvious the plan is a complete lemon.

You heard him. The lieutenant colonel said we're free to refuse.

No way. If we refuse to fight now, we're no different from the white pigs.

It should be obvious, but you snapped at her too, right?

But we feel the same way, of course.

Yeah, but we were chosen for the most dangerous, life -risking part because

we're 86, isn't that right?

Nailed it.

Actually... It's because we're 86 that we're the right ones for the job.

So I gotta admit, I feel kind of lonely.

Yeah, same.

Hey, Shin.

Come on, let's go eat.

What's for dinner tonight?

I want something hot. This place is always freezing.

I know, right?

You think?

Girls get cold fast?

Nemuru