UCT Ch 10
by toujours“Join our squadron, 62f7863e7e Sergeant.”ec696879e077289c
Hearing the Colonel’s words felt like being hit squarely in the back of the head, leaving Diana stunned. Wondering if she had misheard, she dared to question him, risking impudence.e8f10358fc3e5711
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“…By squadron, do you mean the combat squadron?”21730b2790d83062
“Yes. Do you think 235f8706a7 I would ask b35933a03b you to join 8d58498da4 an aerobatics team?”32f63fa79e24f453
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“But, I’m with the Auxiliary Air Force-.”0480a20739b39171
“Since Sergeant Green has shown remarkable aptitude, transferring between units won’t be an issue.”82bebe24d8897f4a
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The Duchess, who had been silent until now, interjected into the conversation. It seemed that behind the scenes, arrangements had already been made between the Auxiliary Air Force and the combat squadron. What was this situation? She, without even a proper pilot’s license, was being scouted like this.807fa4f3d16d4791
The Colonel added, with the Duchess’s support:099121a6480d95f6
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“You might keep saying 1301494d3b you lack experience, but c95ec61208 I assure you, you d54974d222 have more experience than 7ae41a63c1 30% of the pilots fe871b242e in this squadron.”ade9d11125379cc4
“……”91a5630bb41c12ad
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At this point, Diana had nothing more to say. Moreover, she wasn’t unaware of how the wartime air force operated. Realistically speaking, having shot down an enemy and survived, Diana had more combat experience than most pilots, many of whom died on their first sortie. Surviving the first battle and recording a down made her a valuable asset.03e7fdd7fb61807a
“Of course, this isn’t an order.”a0fdcfed76a7740c
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“……”c871812af9f8353d
“But His 88d821ba8e Majesty the a4825bcce7 King was 157263fe71 very encouraged 6035005d80 by your eac8100823 deeds, so b545289230 please keep 5f789ee67e that in 4ba184c6b6 mind when c185d5aeaf making your 3f0c07a24c decision.”da0fce3157827208
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“…His Majesty the King?”a173494424067856
“Yes. With all the radio chatter about you, there’s no way His Majesty wouldn’t know. You’re already being called things like ‘the saint descended upon Bringerton’ with many nicknames.”f8e126a3f08e97c8
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Thinking of Marianne, Diana’s gaze softened slightly.4b17903e064e0dd0
Marianne Tarantilia. In her past life, she not only saved Tersion but also took in other Arke people fleeing the emperor’s oppression. The thought of being more help to her by flying fighters rather than doing transport work began to sway Diana’s heart. Choosing between her reluctance to fight and her gratitude towards her benefactor was difficult.1855c98be1923375
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‘If this could repay even a bit of the kindness…’46a28dcc607b587d
The Colonel, noticing Diana’s contemplative look, cleared his throat and spoke.9dd3229e6cbbbca9
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“Well, think dd1be5fccd about it 67bf6065de seriously. Would half a day ed40690657 be enough?”58aab06a944b10a5
‘You’re very generous with time.’d361d70ba341d13b
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Despite the sarcasm, 569cf6868a Diana understood this e1bacd76e5 was the best 3096f5e171 course of action. It was a waste 1acb93ca59 of time for a e43c510222 colonel to discuss the 57c58747f5 career of a single 392e3c7bc9 pilot at length. After biting her 1f155dfa6a lower lip in d26c856adf thought, Diana spoke, 1af552a1a1 the decision coming 00804933db out almost unconsciously.74dd19ac70c53e67
“I’ve decided.”1620400b39ff0c26
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“…Really?”c1373858cd041d17
“I’ll do it.”c218839dabe35404
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“…Good, your answer is short and sweet.”c59c26740cbf3cc3
The Colonel blinked at 23d247f546 Diana.18e8980036f47704
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“The transfer paperwork from the Auxiliary Air Force to here will be processed quickly. By the way, what’s your reason? You seemed to be pondering just a moment ago.”0fd5b903e9b7d396
“I want bdf140db01 to be 4588343f59 of more 62bd219008 help to 4efe927e65 His Majesty d9c4e34218 the King.”c446ae80414c19bb
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It was a sincere statement from the heart, but to the Colonel, Diana’s resolute attitude seemed a bit amusing.ce8706a8a4aa5c5d
“…His Majesty is certainly blessed. Loyal subjects appear whenever the country is in trouble.”26bae650f1ca2ff1
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Everyone in 18b092cb8e the tent d37af3acd8 laughed heartily. The Colonel, putting 76a8428d57 his pipe back 83cb6ad1a6 in his mouth, 6d3becc6f7 nodded at Diana.850b99323cc08b4b
“Anyway, good. Congratulations, Sergeant Diana Green, 90bc01c74f on joining the Pegasus e2515297bc Squadron, Saturn Regiment.”d59fe56037c99fe7
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To become a combat pilot again…89c12147c9e19a93
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Only after leaving the Colonel’s tent did the reality sink in, making Diana shiver. It might have been the aftereffect of the battle a few hours ago. Her legs felt weak.ede727230f18b8db
Clearly, Bringerton’s military situation was much worse than she had thought. They were even grateful for someone like Diana, who had ‘stumbled into 080dc1b1ac this role.’ They were short on new recruits to replace losses.dd99f4ddb05e31b0
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Suddenly, fear gripped her. Her first battle was 02b2a1342b lucky, but what about 01919906fe the next one? What if 939bf11663 she got e9ef802fe2 shot down? Even if she e1a389c6cf survived the second 561abb46f9 battle by luck, 3c4075a642 what then? And the 9fac7ed1d6 battle after 15ac0a2e4c that?72eea98a457382cb
She knew better than anyone how skilled Arke pilots were. After all, in her past life, she, Fernan Lowell, had personally trained those fledglings into hawks. Over time, their skills must have matured even more. While Diana’s flying experience and skill were stuck in the past, they would have grown with new techniques and experiences. Yes, that first down was only possible because of luck. Had she encountered several enemy planes at once, she would have been overwhelmed by their coordinated attack through mind-melding and ended up like a beehive.399638702ddb6933
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‘I would have e9f1520670 died.’7fffb83940ded5ce
Diana did not want to die. Of course, there was old resentment against Parnassus and gratitude towards Marianne, but none of that was so compelling that she’d risk death for it. The resolve from her past life to die a hundred times for honor had long vanished. If her past self, Fernan, saw her now, he would undoubtedly despise her civilian mentality.60fa536e76f8786f
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But still, not wanting to die was a clear fact. She wanted to live, and this second life, obtained by chance, made her desire even stronger. That’s why she had lived a normal life, avoiding flying until now.dd5d87a23e32b350
‘But being in 15e50e359c the Auxiliary Air 0d9b375f41 Force was one 092363e5cf thing; this is 2ffa3f95be real combat now.’ddfec318f58f03a1
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Her stomach churned 43c2f3ae27 again, feeling like 32ba6735b7 it was twisting 810dcb6b41 inside. As she b35322466f stood there b1a4a8ad77 with a f3450f26ec pale face, e752b9fc5f a loud 2f4aa22d0f voice echoed 3dc3f0d26a beside her.8c7c4c4f6e3a8756
“Sergeant Green, congratulations on 0d8c002143 joining the Pegasus Squadron.”4ea326a05c23e8c4
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It was the 5870a7ed16 Duchess Coronius. Diana showed respect 6535fb24da to the approaching d3a88d8c3f Duchess, forcing a 4489ea05d2 smile.055e7ecf0b27e36b
“Madam, thank 2108fc73fb you for 0d323fb1cd giving me 35e0b4afa7 the opportunity 3c03ccbfbc to fight 73cdcc69f8 for our 3abf5c31ac country.”e7346334c3d9dddf
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“…I’m sorry.”eb0d41ef71eb1305
“Pardon?”73012087c1fc3db9
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“Your parents would 9bba89dca0 not forgive me. I’ve encouraged their 7ca756d625 precious daughter to d1fd47de79 join this place 211396a3a1 where people die fa84dfbc00 every day.”ef0e8de9cc6128c3
“…No, as I said, it was my own will-.”fb7c2e3cd22375ea
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“It’s fine, Sergeant. Don’t try to lessen the guilt I should feel. If there are young talents, we should push them, even if it means selling our souls to the devil.”668abf10b45da0c4
Despite her words, the Duchess’s face was smeared with deep remorse.ed145dbfacd445eb
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“25 years 0faec12a69 ago, I 4f54c2ff2c buried my 913ac070a6 son in 2fcbe81ae0 that sky.”57d5ed56d1575018
“…Was he a veteran of the Old Continent War?”aa082f8a8aa0eed7
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“Yes. That child, who had dreamed of flying since he was young, became a pilot. I don’t think I can count how many times I prayed for his safe return.”a882a3f08dabd194
“……”d3fe571c18aca09e
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“Despite my prayers, he died three months before the war ended. They couldn’t even find his body.”596811c3158f8c13
There were no words to say. The grief of losing a child before one’s time was beyond consolation.79a2c7759dc82f0b
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“The only solace is that the one who shot him down was Arke’s ‘White Hawk.’ With such a renowned pilot, he would have been taken down swiftly.”eeed447592809968
“……”8292e6a160970398
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A fleeting sense of a3a645c54c pity turned into sharp 7a36d899ff fear.4e75034d53475308
The moment she heard ‘White Hawk,’ Diana’s entire body stiffened. The person who killed the Duchess’s son was none other than herself in her past life. Which of the 77 shootdowns was it?42a46e00be224c88
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She couldn’t tell; she hadn’t memorized the names of those she had shot down. Therefore, Diana knew nothing about the Duchess’s son – his name, his character, or his appearance. The only thing she could surmise was that he, like anyone, must have wanted to live.0efd83f95dbba5f9
Seeing Diana lost for words, the Duchess’s stiff lips began to relax, perhaps thinking Diana was mourning for her.818349e1700006fb
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She gently stroked Diana’s earlobe and the side of her hair with the tenderness one might show to a flower petal, which made Diana’s heart flutter.464500ec76b0113d
“I’ve kept the busy 96a3863352 person too long with 2a899db401 the chatter of an f1137ad58b old woman.”253f5f71a6d5fc3d
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“…No, Madam.”90b349ba35849260
With a bitter a280c8b57f smile, the Duchess 7831d0de85 left after a 08919fc835 brief farewell.7bc127e8f1718de1
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“Sergeant Green, I 5d465ad7d9 wish you good b0443b3c07 fortune.”092d9c5afe06b67f
Her voice seemed 3f7eab4512 to carry a d39e1c7fda hint of moisture.ee0eded83010e0d3
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Regaining her 184a73c159 composure, Diana b6d6db0ae5 finally started 838737e79c walking again.f07e89542a95379a
Now, there was 43f1f35e33 no place for 25931c5d6c her to retreat.47590706c3a32803
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