Full Metal Panic! Sigma Volume 5

*** Full Metal Panic: Sigma ***

[Volume 5]

Translators Notes: (Avatar @ Illuminati Manga)

#1 This is not a 100% word for word J-E translation as I find that it works poorly with conversion.
That being said, it is actually extremely close to the original Japanese dialogue.
(more so than lot of scanlations that I've seen)

#2 I have also tried to simulate the appropriate language tone to match the characters where possible.
(Proofreaders/Editors, please keep this in mind if you make any changes because I disagree
with changes that sound out of character)
Please also DON'T add dialogue that doesn't even exist in the original text.
(I prefer a J/E bilingual to check over my translations........)

#3 I really don't like translating sound effects so I will avoid these from now on. (any complaints to GGPX please)


Index:

Name: ...... = Spoken dialogue
(..........) = Thoughts
[..........] = Narration

#..........# = Translator comments only


Main Characters:

~ Chidori Kaname
~ Sagara Sousuke
~ Melissa Mao
~ Kruz Weber
~ Teletha Testarossa (also known as Tessa)

Minor Characters:
~ Kalinin (Leiutenant of TDD-1)
~ Richard Madukas (2nd in command of TDD-1)
~ Cruizo Belfannigan (Leiutenant of SRT)
~ Leonard Testarossa (Tessa's brother)



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P001

#No translation (Cover page only)#

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P002

Rival organisation <AMALGAM> has stormed in!!
Peaceful days for Kaname and Sousuke has crumbled, and the city has suddenly become a battlefield!!
The city is in a panic with bystanders getting dragged in by AMALGAM.
As Kaname speaks cowardly.... feeling pressured, an unknown mail arrives to her mobile!!
Climatic development for the chapter "Continue on my own"!!

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P003, P004, P005, P006, P007, P008

#No translation (Cover page only)#

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P009

#No translation (Contents page only)#

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P010

#No translation (Chapter page only)#

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P011

Sagara: Leonard Testarossa.....

( Leonard is the member of <AMALGAM>, and Tessa's older brother.....)
( Why is he here!? )

Sagara: Slowly raise your hands and stand up... if you dont......

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P012

Leonard: You'll shoot?
Lets stop the usual protocol... I don't want to say the same thing.

Sagara: What do you mean?

Leonard: This.

( .... Thats !! )

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P013

( Miniturised lifesize AS <Alastor>!!)

Leonard: but you still think that you can shoot before my "guard" can move right?

Sagara: ........

Leonard: Its no use, Sagara Sousuke-kun.
You seem to be a capable assasin but...

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P014

# Image only #

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P015

( That black coat..... is "active" bulletproof vest....? )
( What about with a higher firepower than Grock.....
Can a rifle get through? but hand grenade should.... )

Chidori: SOUSUKE!!

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P016

Chidori: Stop!! He is Tessa's older brother!!

(..... Why?)

Chidori: I don't know why you are here but please leave my room!!
( He is the enemy. Why can't I shoot? )
Leonard: I just came to talk. Could that "guard dog" of yours keep calm for a while?

Sousuke: I'll show you if I'm just a guard dog or not.
Chidori: Stop it Sousuke!!
Leonard: I won't tell you to lower the gun. Just listen to what I have to say.

Chidori: Sousuke....
( Why....)

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P017

(Why does she stop me!?)
Sagara: .... speak.

Leonard: My business is simple.
Chidori Kaname-san, can you abandon this lifestyle and come with me?

Chidori: .... What did you say?

Leonard: I'll promise you a wealthy and troublefree lifestyle.
There is a facility to satisfy your knowledge, and most importantly its complete freedom.

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P018

Chidori: What are you talking about.... Do you think I'm a fool?

Leonard: Ok. I'll get to the point.

Leonard: My organisation has decided to get serious.

Leonard: <Mithril> worked too hard. Especially Tessa's West Pacific division.

Leonard: 7 <Kodarl>, 1 <Behemoth>, 13 <Alastor>, 12 <Mistral> stolen .... its all been one sided.

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P019

Leonard: Thats the problem.
Until now, the organisation didn't consider <Mithril> as a threat but
it has now become necessary to remove its edge.

Sagara: Edge?
Leonard: Surely you know?

Leonard: Your submarine <TDD1>, and that white AS.....
I think its called <ARX-7>?

Sagara: I don't need to answer.

Leonard: .... What a pity. I don't think we can become friends.

Sagara: If you intend to continue with this nonsense, this discussion is finished.
Leonard: Ok. Anyway thats the situation. I was hoping for them to "retire" in a more pleasant manner.....

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P020

Leonard: But its now past the point of saying "retire" or "control".
We will simply crush the enemy and steal the "YOBU".

Sagara: "Yobu"......?
Leonard: Thats her code name. Don't worry about it.

Chidori: You mean you'll destroy <Mithril>, and take me away?

Leonard: The organisation already intends to take you by any means necessary.
But I didn't want the bloodshed so I came here to pick you up.

Chidori: To negotiate beforehand.....?


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P21

Leonard: Yes, because I love you.

Leonard: Come.....

Sagara: You've got a lot of nerve....

( You..... )

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P022

Chidori: Wait Sousuke!!
Sagara: Why.
Chidori: Just wait!!

Chidori: ..... I understand. Thank you for your offer.
but I have school to go to and I like this lifestyle.

Chidori: Besides that, I have no intention of going with you!!

Chidori: I already said it a number of times that I hate you!! Leave now!!

( Chidori....? )

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P023

Leonard: So harsh... are you still angry about that?
You said that you'd forgive me.

Chidori: Didn't you hear? go away!!

( What? about that? forgive? What about? )

Leonard: Why don't you just accept it?

Leonard: You have been chosen, and you are beyond a genious.
Yet people only think to take advantage of us....

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P024

Chidori: ..... Stop.

Leonard: You should have noticed already....
How mundane and stupid the people around you are.
Leonard: Aren't you actually irritated at their intelligence?

Chidori: LEAVE!

Leonard: Then I will. I gave you the warning.

Leonard: Oh yes, I saw it on the news recently that a mass-murderer was arrested in Britain.
Apparently he killed 35 people, Sagara-kun.

Sagara: What about it?

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P025

Leonard: I only did a quick check but you've killed atleast 3 times that, over 100 people.

Chidori: .......!!
Leonard: Yet you are liked by many people. I wonder why that is.

Leonard: By her too...

Sagara: Its ok now Chidori.

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P026

Sagara: Chidori ....?

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P027

Chidori: S... sorry. I'm ok.
Lets not worry about what he said.

Sagara: Sure...

[ Melida Island ]

Sagara: ... so for her safety, we need to move her there immediately.
Kalinin: Ok. Hold off till tomorrow morning.
I'll send over a helicopter.
Sagara: Tomorrow morning?

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P028

Sagara: Please arrange this sooner using a designated route.
If you consider that the enemy could break through our defences here at any time....

Kalinin: Thats the point Sergeant. You should assume that our evacuation plans
have been anticipated already.

Sagara: I see.....
Kalinin: You are the SRT, surely you've made some preparations?
Use that. Over.
Sagara: Understood. I'll try.

Tessa: I thought that something like this would happen one day....
Kalinin: Yes Captain,
But this was arranged based on Chidori kaname's own requests.

( My brother is serious about getting Kaname-san. Not just her body but her heart as well.
This sounds much deeper than a simple love game. )

(.... I doubt that he will easily let the two escape.... )

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P029

Tessa: Lets send out the <Arbalest> as well.
Kalinin: Isn't the helicopter sufficient for a covert retrieval?

Tessa: Its possible that the enemy has <Kodarl>.
There is no point in holding back at this point.
Kalinin: ... Understood.

Tessa: Sagara-san said "The enemy has become serious". Could this also be interpreted as anxious?
Kalinin: I do not know. However, we have caused them damage to bring about such reaction.

Tessa: Yes... but
I doubt that they will be satisfied with just this....

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P030
# Image only #

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P031

[ Sydney <Mithril> HQ Argyross ]

Man: Good morning Sir.
General: Good morning Captain. Its quite hot this morning.

General: I've worked out about 80% of the current situation.
Something is also wrong with Armit.
Consider any information from the intelligence division in a similar manner.

Man: You mean General Armit...?
General: I don't know. Sir Malory is as usual. It might be time for us to pull out of here.

General: It will get hectic from now on Captain.
The enemy chain of command is completely different to the norm.
Standard communication and weapon systems are useless against them.

General: Just like what Tessa said.....

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P032

# Image only #

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P033

[ Tokyo, Chofu-City Park car park. 07:46 ]

( I have eliminated the possibility of being traced. I should be safe for now. )
( I wasn't planning to rely on <Wraith> but I'd say he has been nullified when Leonard entered. )

Chidori: Hmmmm.....

Chidori: Hwaa.....
What time is it now.....?

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P034

Sagara: Just before 8AM.
Did you get any sleep?
Chidori: Yeah.... I want to have a bath.

Sagara: Forget it. You'd better eat this. Its breakfast.

Chidori: Hey....
Sagara: There is some milk & vegetable juice in the bag by your feet.
Drink it. It might help with your stamina.

Chidori: .... but helicopter is picking us up right?
Sagara: Thats the plan, but this is just incase.

( The helicopter should land on this parking lot but.. )
Chidori: I'm changing so don't look back.
( Another 10 minutes..... I hope nothing happens in the meantime... )

Sagara: Ok.

Chidori: .... but this is bad...
I didn't get to bring much and I'm worried about feeding the hamster.... )


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P035

Chidori: So, when can we get back?

Sagara: Thats.... well....

( Return? To the lifestyle like before? )

( Thats impossible now, Chidori. )

Chidori: ..... What?

( <AMALGAM> is serious. There is no where to return here. )

Sagara: Chidori....

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P036

( Drop everything and...... )

Chidori: Eh... what?
I couldn't hear.

( run away with me. )


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P037

Leonard: You've killed atleast 100 people.

( Thats right.... my hands are stained with blood )
( I tried to act like a normal high school student for the past 9 months but )

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P038

( Nothing has changed. I'm just a mass murderer to Chidori.)

Sousuke: No... its nothing.

Chidori: ... ok.

Chidori: ..... Its quiet.

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P039

Chidori: Hey, can I turn on the radio?
Sagara: Sure, keep the volume low.

{ Urgent news just now. According to AP Communications, there was a large explosion and fire on the 25th floor of a building in central Sydney at around 07:00 this morning. }
{ This building is the HQ of security company <Argyross>... }

Chidori: Whats this....
{ We are unsure at this stage if this is an accident or a terrorist attack. }
( Mithril's Operational HQ was attacked? )

( What about Melida Island..... )

Someone: This is command center.
Sousuke: What is the current situation?
Someone: Unknown. Unable to contact Operational HQ, Mediterranean division or the South Atlantic division.

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P039

Someone: 5 minutes ago, there was a warning that number of cruise missles were heading towards the base in India.
Uruz 7, I am switching with Lieutenant Cruizo.
Sousuke: Understood.

Cruizo: Its me Sergeant.
Its unthinkable, but this is an all out attack. Melida Island is on full alert.
You will meet with Gebo 9, and wait for further instructions at Romeo 13.

(Romeo 13.... Ozakiwara Island.)
( so I won't make it even if I head to Melida Island now.)

Cruizo: Listen Sergeant. Protect <Arbalest> and <Angel> at all costs.
Sousuke: Understood. Please be careful.

Chidori: What happened?
Sousuke: We will not be going to Melida-Island anymore. Its dangerous there.

Chidori: What do you mean its dangerous?
Sousuke: This is Uruz 7. Gebo 9, LZ is secure.

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P040

Santos: Gebo 9 has just passed over Atsugi area.

Santos: ETA 5 minutes. Please continue to secure LZ.

Sousuke: Uruz 7. Understood. LZ is currently....

Sousuke: ..... Gebo 9. Uruz 7 is surrounded. There are atleast 5 <Alastor> and 8 soldiers with assault rifles.
Pilot: Damn.... not just Melida-Island but here as well....

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P041

Sousuke: Please hurry.
Pilot: Gebo 9. Understood. Hang in there Sousuke!!

( .... can I do it? Its atleast 13 to 1.... possibly even more )

Chidori: Sousuke....?
( Its nearly impossible.... but there is no other choice. )
Sousuke: Sorry Chidori.

Sousuke: Its going to be a long 5 minutes.

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P042

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P043

Sousuke: Its going to be a long 5 minutes.

Chidori: What.....?
Sousuke: Lay low by the seat and don't get up no matter what.

Chidori: Hey... what do you...
Sousuke: Didn't you hear? Its the enemy. We're getting out of here.

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P044

Chidori: Kya!!

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P045

Chidori: Sousuke.... thats....
Sousuke: KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!!

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P046

# Image & Sound only #

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P047

Chidori: Sousuke!!
Sousuke: Damn....

#ALASTOR sound effect #

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P048

Chidori: Sousuke... your arm...
Sousuke: It still moves. Its not a problem.

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P049

Woman: KYAAAAA!!!

Chidori: SOUSUKE!!
Sousuke: THEY'LL GET US IF WE STOP!!

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P050

Chidori: S, should I shoot?
Sousuke: NO!!

Sousuke: Don't touch the gun.

(Chidori isn't a murderer like me..... I can't let her become one..... )

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P051

[ Meanwhile at Melida Island ]

Woman: This is not a standard ECS. This phenememon is on a global scale.
Most spy satellites are down. Even US military's satellites are affected.

Tessa: Solar wind ....
especially of this scale.

Richard: Its not a situation to consider war under normal circumstances, but....
If the enemy had attacked anticipating this....

Richard: What do you think Lieutenant?
Kalinin: Sir,....

Kalinin: I do not know. Perhaps staying on alert is sufficient...

Richard: CAPTAIN!!

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P052

Man: Incoming!! High speed cruise missiles!!

Tessa: !!
Man: 8 missiles, distance 70 miles, MACH 6.3. Time to impact.....

Tessa: 65 seconds!! Return fire!!
Initiate level 1 alert!!

Operator: Warning. Number of high speed missles are heading towards this base.
All staff are to abandon their duties and evacuate to underground shelter.

Man: Hurry up!!
This is not a drill!!
I don't care if you have to abandon the units on the runway!!

Operator: 3 missles intercepted. Rest are still heading this way!!

Operator: Second round detected. 9 to 12 missiles!!

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P053

Tessa: SHOOT WITH EVERYTHING WE HAVE!!

Operator: Understood!! Shooting Number 6-9 in BOL mode!!

#BOL = Mode that specifically targets missiles #

Woman: First round will hit in 5 seconds....

Tessa: Calm down.

Tessa: If its nuclear, it will be over in an instant.

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P054

[ Meanwhile around Chofu-city ]


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P055

Sousuke: Damn.....

Sousuke .......!!

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P056

# Sound only #

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P057

Sousuke: Are you ok Chidori?

Sousuke: Chiori....?

Chidori: Hmmm....
Sousuke: CHIDORI?

Man: Damn...

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P058

Woman: KYAAAA!!
Man: WAAAAHH!!

Woman: Is this the police?
There was an accident!! Someone was also shot.
Man: WAAAAHH!!
Woman: ......Yes, still there at the intersection....

Woman: The culprit is still there!!
Sousuke: Get up.
Chidori: Geeez.... I'm never going to ride with you again.....

Sousuke: Others are coming. Can you run?
Chidori: I have no other choice right?

Sousuke: Affirmative.

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P059

Sousuke: Uruz 7 to Gebo 9. Can you hear?

Pilot: This is Gebo 9. I can't hear. Report your current location.
I repeat. Report your current......

Sousuke: Changing LZ. Pick us up at the park 3KM to the west.
Pilot: location.....

Sousuke: Damn!!

Chidori: Wait.... my ankle hurts.
Sousuke: Put up with it!!

Chidori: KYAAA!!

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P060

Man: AHHHHHHHHH!

Man: AHHHHHHHHH!

Chidory: How could you.....

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P061

Sousuke: Lets go.
Man: AHHHHHHHHH!
Chidori: Wait.... don't you know that he got injured??

Sousuke: Then should we have DIED back there?

Chidori: Tha....
Sousuke: Don't think. RUN!!

Woman: Are you ok?
Man: AHHHHHHHHH!
Woman: Call the ambulance!!

[ Jindai Park ]

Chidori: I can't move anymore....
Sousuke: Our ally is near. Hang in there!!

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P062

( 2 men with rifles at 7 O'Clock.... 1 <ALASTOR> at 5 O'Clock.

( Its not a problem. Our helicopter will arrive faster than their reinforcements. )


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P063

Chidori: No.....

Chidori: Hurry....

Chidori: Hurry....
HURRY UP!

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P064

Chidori: ITS HERE!!


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P065

Sousuke: Good.....

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P066

Chidori: Uhhh......

Pilot: Go around to the north side. I'll come in from behind!!
Sousuke: Stand up.

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P067

# Image only #

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P068

Chidori: No..... Santos-san.....?

Man: G
Man: Gwaa!

Sousuke: Lets go Chidori.
Chidori: No!! I don't want to anymore!!

Sousuke: JUST RUN!!

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P069

( I don't have much rounds left. No grenades or reinforcements. )

Chidori: Kya!!
Sousuke: !!

( There is no where to hide. )

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P070

Sousuke: Damn....

( This is it.... )

( No... its not over just yet!!)

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P071

( <ARBALEST>!! )

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P072

# Next Chapter #

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P073

[ Melida Island ]

Someone: Critical damage to Communication, anti-air lazer and missile systems.

Someone: Runway is inoperable. It will take atleast 6 hours before launching an aircraft.
There is also significant damage to the underground.

Tessa: Human casualties?
Someone: Light injury 28, critical 11.

Man1: Critically injured first!!
Man2: Hurry up!!
Man3: Ahhhhhhhh!!

Someone: 5 dead.

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P074

Tessa: I see.....

Kalinin: Captain....
Tessa: The real problem starts from now. We cannot counter against any enemy aircraft.

Man: Communication from Gebo 5. 10 large air-craft are heading this way.

Tessa: Looks like they are serious....

( <AMALGAM> intends to occupy this island.)

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P075

( TDD1 is still under maintainance )
( Even if we were to evacuate, we'd still need a few more hours. We have no other choice but to hold them off. )

( That was an impressive surprise attack but we can't let this continue any further. )

Tessa: Lieutenant Kalinin. Prepare all the AS on standby. Equipt even the training purpose M6 with type A equipment.
Kalinin: Understood.

Woman: Captain. Warning from Gebo 3 on patrol. 3 unknown category units are heading this way from area G2.

Tessa: Unknown category?

Woman: Putting it on screen.

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P076

Tessa: Thats.....

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P077

# Image only #

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P078

( <BEHEMOTH> .....!? )

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P079

( Huge AS that only the <Arbalest> could counter..... its equipped with Lamda Driver that
repels bullets and there are 3 of them.....!! )

[ Underground base, Corridor No 0 ]

Man: Anyone that can move, come here!!
Moving the injured is top priority!!
Those still free can assist with extinguishing the fire and removal of obstructions.

Man: Damn.... look at all this damage.... is there any point in doing this?
Man2: Hey you!! If you've got time to ramble, move your hands!!

Man3: Level 2 burns to the right arm!! conscious, and has not breathed in any smoke!!
Man4: Thanks Sergeant!!

Weber: This is bad.....

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P080

Kurz: What a wake up call.

Kurz: Ah, nee-san?
Mao: You're ok?
Kurz: Ofcourse.

Mao: 3 <Behemoth> are heading this way. Head to No 3 hanger ASAP.

Kurz: Understood.

Kurz: <Behemoth>??

( Defence force's AS with missles or 76mm didn't work on that thing )

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P081

( Only one that made any difference was Sosuke's AS, )
( <Arbalest> with the Lamda Driver. )

( How the hell are we supposed to fight that thing without Sosuke or <Arbalest>? )

[ No 3 Hanger ]
Man: As soon as No 3 unit is ready, move onto the next phase.
Man2: Understood!
Man3: Equipt all the GEC to No 2!!
Man4: You idiot!! 40mm is over there!

Kurz: Sorry! I'm late!!

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P082

Mao: Ok attention!!

Cruizo: It looks like <AMALGAM> has began the all out attack.
3 <BEHEMOTH> units are heading this way from area G2.
In 40 min, they will get within firing range of this base.

Cruizo: I believe these <Behemoth> were designed as anti-AS gunboats.
Its main objective is to eradicate our last strength, the AS.

Kurz: Hey hey, wait a sec.
There is no way that we can take on 3 of those huge things.

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P083

Mao: We don't have any choice!!

Speck: Are you telling us to "die"?

Cruiz: If <Behemoth> reaches land, it will destroy <TDD-1>, our only escape route.

Cruizo: If that happens, everyone on this isolated island have to suicide.

Mao: Defeating <Behemoth> is our min condition for survival.

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P084

Speck: Hmmm...

Speck: Then what about this?
Mao: What? Corporal Speck?

Speck: Lets forget about this losing battle and just head over to the command center with our rifles.

Mao: .....Stop it, Speck.

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P085

Speck: I'm sure the enemy will consider if we offered to hand over Tessa and <TDD-1> unharmed.

Cruizo: If you say another word.... thats fleeing the enemy and treason.
Speck: What are you saying to mercenaries? Lets just talk business.

Speck: You saying we should just die for our comrades?
This isn't some stupid Hollywood war movie!!
I don't intend to die in vain!!

Kurz: Die in vain huh...

Man: .... thats probably right.....

Tessa: You'll sell me to the enemy... what a bold suggestion.

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P086

Speck: Don't think badly... its just business for us.
Tessa: Thats true.

Tessa: Hand me your gun.
Man: S... sure.

Speck: ..........

Tessa: I'm sure there are others that feel the same way as Speck-san.
However that is unforgivable. I will shoot anyone that intends to defect.

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P087

Speck: Hey hey, don't force yourself. I think you're a nice girl but....

Someone: !!

Speck: ........

Tessa: Change your attitude. CORPORAL.

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P088

Tessa: Did you think that I would plead with tears for your sympathy and loyalty?

Tessa: The fact that you are here means you all walk the "Path of carnage".
You came here with your own free will. Am I wrong?

Speck: No.....
Tessa: Did you think that I'm just a little princess with a title?


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P089

Tessa: SAY IT.

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P090

Tessa: WHO I AM. MY POSITION AND RANK.

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P091

Speck: You're...

Speck: Captain Teletha Testarossa. Commander of <TDD-1>.

Speck: My sincere apologies.... that was a poor joke.
Tessa: Apology accepted.

Tessa: The enemy intends to eradicate <Mithril> itself.
I doubt that there are any plans for negotiations.

Tessa: Corporal Speck, your team needs your skills.
I will clear your record for treason if everyone returns alive.

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P092

Speck: .... alive? Where is there a hope for that?

Tessa: Make one if it doesn't exist.
Read the report that I gave, and think about what needs to be done.

Tessa: I think you have misunderstood, but
I have never ordered anyone to [Die].

Tessa: Not before.... or from now on.

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P093

Tessa: I order you. SURVIVE.

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P094

Everyone: YES MA'AM!

Tessa: Best of luck.

Kurz: Whew....
Speck: Ok, I'm sorry. I was just frustrated thats all.
surely everyone considered it a little?

Everyone: ....yeah.

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P095

Cruizo: .... its been pretty much one sided so far.

Cruizo: Just as she said, lets use our heads a bit more before giving up and desperate measures.
Everyone: Understood!!

[ Tokyo ]

AL: Unable to detect any traces of the enemy.

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P096

Sousuke: Ok AL. Remain on guard, Mode 4.
AL: Understood Sergeant.

Sousuke: Have you calmed down?

Chidori: Yeah. I'm ok.... but....

Chidori: Santos-san died trying to rescue me didn't he.

Sousuke: Thats wrong. It was duty.

Chidori: But thats the real truth isn't it?
Lot of people got dragged into this......

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P097

Chidori: I'm scared....

Sousuke: Chidori....

Chidori: of myself.... of them.... and I'm sorry but...

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P098

Chidori: of you as well.

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P099

Chidori: I love you but I'm afraid.
I really love you, but I still feel afraid.
I'm in such a panic right now that I don't know what to do....

( .... yeah, there is no way that she could handle this... facing such a grim situation. )

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P100

( She is just a normal 17 year old girl. )

Chidori: Mail from Kyoko.

Chidori ...... no...

Chidori: No..... no way....
not like this..... SOUSUKE!!
Sousuke: WHAT HAPPENED?

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P101

Chidori: KYOKO AND EVERY AT SCHOOL!!!

( <AMALGAM> is at Jindai High school? )

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P102

# Next chapter #

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P103

[ "Bombs similar to the one wrapped around your friend has been planted all over school" ]

[ "If you want to save them, come to the school without the AS" ]

[ " If you don't comply, we will detonate the bombs." ]


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P104

Sousuke: Chidori.....

Sousuke .....

Sousuke: I know its shocking... but
Chidori: Actually, I knew already.....

Chidori: that this lifestyle wouldn't last forever.
That one day the enemy would mess everything up and take me away.

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P105

Chidori: Its all my fault.

Chidori: If I went along with him yesterday, none of this would have happened.

Sousuke: You're wrong. Its not your fault.
Besides, everyone are still safe. Its not a problem if we just save them.

Chidori: .... save them?

Chidori: What are you talking about?
There is no way that we can do that!!

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P106

Chidori: There are multiple bombs all over school besides Kyoko, and they were planted by
professionals.
There is no way that we can find it....

Sousuke: If we use the electronic camoflauge of <ARBALEST>.....
Chidori: Its no use.

Chidori: With the kind of gear that the enemy has, it wouldn't be strange if they had a
wide area molecular spectral sensor, magnetic sensors and interference detection microphones....

Chidori: and even if the AS could identify the locations, it would be impossible
to disarm them if they are nuclear maginetic sensitive detonators.

Sousuke: I'm sorry Chidori.... I don't understand what you are talking about.....

Chidori: You don't understand?

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P107

Chidori: So you're just "like them"...

Sousuke: Chidori.....

Chidori: Don't look at me like that. Its like you're making fun of me.
.... Honestly, everyone is so dumb that its really irritating....

Sousuke: CHIDORI!!

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P108

Sousuke: That is because of your <Whispered> ability that causes your
intelligence to exceed well above that of normal people.
Don't look down on others. Accept your own illness.

Chidori: .... You think that you gained the upper hand by looking concerned to demonstrate your superior mental state?
Its so simplistic that you make me laugh.

Sousuke: You said before.... that you are afraid of me. You love me, but still afraid.


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P109

Sousuke: I love you too.

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P110

Sousuke: But I'm afraid.
yet I still feel attracted to you.
I don't get it.
Its been like this from the moment we first met.
Something like this has never happened before.

Sousuke: You are the reason why my life has changed.

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P111

Sousuke: I will protect you.
As well as the world that you associate with.

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P112

Sousuke: Thats my "Duty".

Sousuke: Please help me rescue Tokiwa.
I'll make it happen just like in the past.

Chidori: Do you really think that you can save everyone?

Sousuke: Ofcourse, if we're together.


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P113

Chidori: I don't think its possible.

Chidori: Its best to just surrender.

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P114

[ Melida Island ]

Someone: This is HQ. The attack has crippled most of the upper sections of the base.
However, the dock for <TDD-1> is still functional.

Cruizo: Uruz 1, Affirmative.

Someone: Gebo 3 to all teams, <Behemoth> has began the advance.
Transferring the locations of <Behemoth> A,B,C.


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P115

Cruizo: This is Uruz 1. Thank you. That is enough Gebo 3. Retreat.

Gebo 3: Gebo 3. Affirmative. <Behemoth> has just fired and....

Cruizo: Uruz 1 to Cane 13, head to Gebo 3's crash site.
Someone: Cane 13, affirmative.
Cruizo: Remaining units, prepare to target <Behemoth> B.
Uruz 2 and 1 will keep A and C occupied.

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P116

Mao: Uruz 2. Affirmative.
They're pretty ugly for dance partners.
Weber: Are you ok, nee-san. You know they're dangerous right?

Mao: Did you forget that Uruz 1 and 2 are equipped with tactical remote control systems?
Weber: Ahh, you mean you'll use those training purpose M6 as bait..

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P117

Mao: Ok lets go Friday!!
AI: Yes lieutenant!!

Mao: Set Control systems to XA-1.

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P118

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P119

Mao: Trigger XM-3!!

AI: Roger.

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P120

Mao: How was that.....?

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P121

( Lamda Driver cut in.... )
Mao: Damn.... its still unharmed...

Mao: Uruz 2 to all teams, attack was ......
( We don't have any means to damage <Behemoth>... )

Mao: ..... no wait....

Mao: It worked...?
( Like I thought. 6 months ago, Kurz managed to damage that unit with a rifle. )
( If we can strike by surprise..... we have a means to fight back... )

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P122

( Its still too early to lose hope!! )

Mao: Uruz 2 to all units. Damage was minimal, but that huge AS was damanged!!
We can do this!!
All: Affirmative!!

Kalinin: This is Path 1. Enemy reinforcements are heading this way from the SE.
It will become close range battle within 15 minutes.

Kalinin: If we can't take care of the <Behemoth> by then, we will all perish.

Mao: Those 3 units in just 10 minutes?

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P123

( What a ridiculous request.... )

Mao: Its going to be rough 15 minutes.....

Weber: They're blasting everything unhinded.... damn.
Someone: <Behemoth> B has entered area HO. It will reach line C in 60 sec....

( Nee-san and Cruizo are keeping 2 of the 3 units preoccupied )

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P124

( Remaining M9 units will focus on just 1 unit. )

Weber: But.....

Weber: What a pressure, knowing that everything rests on my shots....

[ Briefing before the mission ]

Woman: Lamda Driver is not perfect.

Woman: The strength of its protective field will depend on the concentration of the pilot.
It should be possible to cause damage if you can shoot unexpectedly.
Kurz: Well it worked last time but it still wasn't enough to disable it.

Kurz: There is only 1 chance.... so I'd have to penetrate the cockpit with just 1 shot.
Woman: The head area containing the cockpit is heavily fortified.
We do not have enough firepower to kill the pilot with a single shot.

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P125

Kurz: Actually thats not impossible you know?

Kurz: This is Uruz 6. All members of team red, report your status.
Someone: This is Uruz 5. I'm ready anytime.
Someone: Uruz 10, ready in 20 sec.
Kurz: What about you Uruz 8?

Someone: We've got no other choice. I'm ready.

Kurz: OK. lets get a shot at that bastard!!
Someone: Hey can't you say it any better than that, leader?

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P126

Kurz: Activating <Fairy eyes>.
AI: Yes Sergeant. <Fairy eyes> is active.

Woman: I will equipt Kurz's AS with <Fairy eyes>. It wil display the lamda driver levels.
Kurz: Hehehe... I can see everything....

( Protective field is lightly covering the entire body. Looks like its not even worried about us. )
( Distance 2500m. W-SW wind 12m. Temperature: 22degrees. Humidity: 83% )

( Visibility is poor. Wind is also different from the ground and sea level.
Enemy movement is uneven.... damn damn damn.....!! )

( I doubt that there is anyone on this planet that could successuly shoot with this level of difficulty. )

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P127

Speck: Whats wrong Kurz... don't tell me you've got the vibes?

Kurz: As if.
Speck: If it all goes well, I'll make you rich.

Speck: After this incident, the price for potatoes will rise from next week.
Give me 50,000, I'll increase it by 20x.
Kurz: What are you saying at a time like this, idiot.

Kurz: And what does that bastard and potatoes have in common?
Speck: It'll take too long to explain. Just fuck that thing.
Kurz: Alright.

Speck: Don't screw up ok?
After this, it'll be a high class resort in Florida with Lotus and bikini girls.
Kurz: I don't like Lotus.

Someone: Then a Ferrari.
Kurz: Nice....

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P128

Kurz: Uruz 6 to all units in team red. Starting mission in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Kurz: GO ALPHA!!

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P129

Kurz: It blocked. That didn't reach!!.

Kurz: GO BETA!!

Someone: BETA, affirmative!!


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P130

( Ok, [Protective field] has shifted downwards )

( .......NOW!! )

Kurz: GO GAMMA!!

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P131

( ........I can see it !!)

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P132

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P132

# Next chapter #

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P133

Kurz: I gotcha!!

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P134

Kurz: I did it....?

All: YES!!

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P135

Kurz: DAMN!! Its still alive!!

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P136

Someone: AHHHH!!

Kurz: Team red, report your damage....

Someone: Damn.. the AI died!!

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P137

Kurz: ROGER!!

Someone: Control lost!! Uruz 5 will disbandon unit!!

Kurz: DAMN DAMN DAMN...

( I screwed up..... its my fault..... at this rate, this team will.... )

( perish )
Speck: Uruz 6, hang in there!!

Kurz: Speck.....

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P138

Kurz: You idiot!! Dive and get away!!
Speck: Shut up!!

Speck: I'll create one more chance!!

Kurz: STOP IT SPEEECCK!!!!
Speck: Hehehehehe this isn't

Speck: my style though....


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P139

Kurz: THATS ENOUGH... GET AWAY!!

Speck: Hey Kurz....

( Shit.... protective field is changing to an offensive force )

Speck: Apologize to the Captain for me. I wasn't really serious.....

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P140

Kurz: Hey.....

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P141

Kurz: No way.....

Kurz: SPEEEEECK!!!!!!!

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P142

Kurz: You bastard... what do you think....

( ..........!? )

( Its gone.... protective field around the head!! )

( NOW!! )

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P143

Kurz: Take that!!

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P144

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P145

( If I.... )

( If I didn't screw up with that first shot.... )

Kurz: Speck,.... you idiot.....

[ Command center ]

Richard: Casualty report for team red.
Richard: 2 M9 units with moderate damage, 1 heavy damage.
Uruz 5 is critically injured.... and

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P146

Richard: Uruz 8 is KIA.

Richard: It was unfortunate about Corporal Speck, but...

Tessa: Yes... we must reorganize our forces at once.

[ Path of Carnage... ]

Richard: My apologies....

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P147

( It seems that I was the one that was soft, general ).

Mao: This is Uruz 2. Damage to the right leg. It won't for much longer.

Tessa: Affirmative Uruz 2. I'll send over the remaining forces of team red.

[ Northern coast of Melida Island ]

AI: Leiutenant, I recommend retreating to outside of the combat area.
Mao: What? Where to?
AI: Missile warning, 3 missiles from 4 Oclock, distance 4.

AI: Right section of muscle package destroyed.
Mao: Damn.

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P148

( There is nothing more that I can do with ITCC-5. I can't even stand this unit )

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P149

( Damn..... if it didn't have a Lamda Driver....

Mao: Damn....

( Hey hey...not going to use bullets on rubble? )

Mao: Damn..... like this...
Not like this....

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P150

Mao: Its over now.....

( You bastard..... even the Marines couldn't fuck me......don't mess with Mellisa Mao!! )

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P151

Mao: ..........!

Someone: Are you alive Mao?
Mao: Major Costello?

Kurz: This is nothing compared to before.

Kurz: Take that you bastard!!

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P152

Kurz: I destroyed the main weapon but 30mm is still active.
Costello: Ok, let me handle the rest.

Mao: Major...?

Costello: I'll divert its attention. Leave your unit and run towards the base.

Mao: I can't.... besides.


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P153

Costello: Thats an order, Lieutenant!!

Mao: MAJOR!!

[ Tokyo ]

( Chidori's recommendation is correct )

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P154

( The probability of saving 99 people by sacrificing 1 person is 99% )
( The probability of saving both 1 person and 99 people is just 1 % )

( Which is right? There is nothing to think about )

( However to me, that one person is irreplacable )

Chidori: There is no time left.... lets go...

( 99 people are important but she is more important than that )

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P155

( If I have to hand over that 1 person... )

Sousuke: Chidori.
Chidori: What?

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P156

( I don't care if the world gets destroyed )

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P157

Sousuke: ARY, we will be going to Jindai High school.
Locate and disable the bombs around the school

ARU: I have not fully grasped the current situation.... however this is clearly
not a wise decision. I recommend a reconsideration.

Sousuke: Unwise... thats true.
However I don't know what else to do.

( If they can accept this email, I can gain the initiative )
( The enemy is a professional. Surely this proposal is acceptable )
( They should be willing.. )

Sousuke ..........

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P158

( OK!! )

Sousuke: What are your requests?

Sousuke: My safety and securing an escape route.
I will designate the time and location.

Someone: Ok.... we are fine as long as we can secure Chidori Kaname.

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P159

Sousuke: At 11:00, I will station the AS on standby by Sengawa City, 2nd districts abandoned factory with a open hatch.
I will make Chidori Kaname head alone towards Sengawa station 2km away.
Sousuke: Once the transaction is complete, I will disappear.

Someone: Ok. However if there is any irregularities, I will activate all the bombs at the school.
Sousuke: As I said in the email, thats not going to affect me.

Someone: Oh really?
I've lost 10 subordinates.... I'd like to make you suffer as well....

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P160

Sousuke: Im not interested. I'm cutting the call.

Sousuke: ARU, once we move Chidori, we'll head towards Jindai High.
ARU Affirmative.

( Chidori, you'll probably not forgive me for this decision )

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P161

( but I couldn't think of any other alternative )

( I'll keep the promise )

( I'll protect those that are associated with you )

( I don't have a single ally but I'll do it )

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P162

Sousuke: Lets go ARU.
ARU: Affirmative Sergeant.

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P163

# END of Chapter #

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P172

This is Full Metal Sigma Vol 5.
I think that this section is the most significant section for the flow of the storyline from now to the next volume.
It is no longer possible to return to the short stories so it may be unfortunate for the fans that like the comedy and slap stick.
That being said, I'll probably include some short stories within the long storylines so don't worry.

Next volume will finally conclude the "Continue on my own" storyline.
That "AS" will show up near the end.
It was quite difficult drawing it (laugh).
Please look forward to the climatic Vol 6.

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P173

Man: You did quite well on your own.

ARU: I have a feeling that you and I will have to say goodbye.

(Sousuke's 10 months has began to crumble with certaintly )

Man: I guess that means goodbye?


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P174

Kyoko: Who.... are you?

Sousuke: I'm....

[Countdown to separation]


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#Ads for other manga#

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