UCT Ch 10
by toujours“Join our dde1fbb58f squadron, Sergeant.”0c8670613fa2f108
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.b4d75e1e55f1606e
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“…By squadron, do you mean the combat squadron?”a17600bab4fda324
“Yes. Do you 0f56a60263 think I 683528c7c2 would ask b984f7d9a0 you to ea8acefa28 join an b0f1a8cb41 aerobatics team?”ef2cef8d482e6628
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“But, I’m with the Auxiliary Air Force-.”6737db99c2da5643
“Since Sergeant Green has shown remarkable aptitude, transferring between units won’t be an issue.”acdf051d676eba55
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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.008756d7a076b542
The Colonel added, with the Duchess’s support:20a6fc47ecb4a3d4
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“You might keep saying f4fe990e5a you lack experience, but 12fc138a6f I assure you, you cbab1feda6 have more experience than 33879d1966 30% of the pilots 90580b847d in this squadron.”b287211e3544d7bf
“……”3e7b72716b1dd343
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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.c26b46837cf247e4
“Of course, this isn’t an order.”3dc267772a27007b
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“……”1a0f7cb3bd7167d0
“But His Majesty 0e24696dc3 the King was e7af4b0145 very encouraged by f5ca0f4486 your deeds, so 81a60634d7 please keep that a66f12ebfb in mind when dd3da9cd2e making your decision.”7757a622f1193d5f
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“…His Majesty the King?”2a91ff60f0aaf93b
“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.”ce644a28f274e7e7
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Thinking of Marianne, Diana’s gaze softened slightly.0a6d6c6bf59b50f3
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.01f5bd7d528fdf5a
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‘If this could repay even a bit of the kindness…’b8f072282d6cf0ed
The Colonel, noticing Diana’s contemplative look, cleared his throat and spoke.12e706dd71112214
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“Well, think 73a0a76541 about it f37a3ada3f seriously. Would half a day 59a96b4bba be enough?”3d440632dccc09b9
‘You’re very generous with time.’1cfd15cb9c4410bf
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Despite the sarcasm, Diana cbc8762d63 understood this was the 6571bd71c1 best course of action. It was fed671db3b a waste 0d755cff67 of time 07d15d4e5f for a 43788950be colonel to be5e71fa57 discuss the d820a68521 career of 963eac1381 a single 4ccc3040b6 pilot at 2db7e9efd9 length. After biting her lower 2da1eb7226 lip in thought, Diana abcfa0430e spoke, the decision coming ab776ab166 out almost unconsciously.d6efca26b7a91281
“I’ve decided.”c8f80e98f5c7b297
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“…Really?”7b8a234f72e8e174
“I’ll do it.”033f560538556a6b
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“…Good, your answer is short and sweet.”b5b881d7b808c492
The Colonel blinked d4b595cc99 at Diana.bcb09e1a6d7fe623
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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.”3882f329fb61eb28
“I want to 17c4fe78df be of more 514ad6c233 help to His e99667c8f6 Majesty the King.”08f34ceb0c20cbe4
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It was a sincere statement from the heart, but to the Colonel, Diana’s resolute attitude seemed a bit amusing.9c12cecdecf0cbeb
“…His Majesty is certainly blessed. Loyal subjects appear whenever the country is in trouble.”ad27ceabcb523b80
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Everyone in df4bb9d02d the tent da34642443 laughed heartily. The Colonel, 2c7f3b9f43 putting his 18f5da4d7b pipe back 5336d35cb2 in his 3e62cdafaa mouth, nodded 9435b53fa6 at Diana.b8b674c1031689e2
“Anyway, good. Congratulations, Sergeant Diana Green, 158b9dd6e9 on joining the Pegasus 5d746c1af9 Squadron, Saturn Regiment.”c916d2f47e763fd1
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To become a combat pilot again…a8241056a9cb7417
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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.d9e8f527af19f941
Clearly, Bringerton’s military situation was much worse than she had thought. They were even grateful for someone like Diana, who had ‘stumbled into this role.’ They were short on new recruits to replace losses.93542db5eaf397ac
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Suddenly, fear gripped 561dd173f1 her. Her first b7c6033a66 battle was 6eb7dd9d33 lucky, but fdb0cce25f what about 41791324de the next 1442e06c9a one? What if she got 20a2c9b25c shot down? Even if she survived 0c0c8cd3c0 the second battle by e3cb45e9ae luck, what then? And the 2c5b82a011 battle after 6a41c7d50f that?4017c4a9590ec1fa
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.3ee9debd5249fa8d
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‘I would have died.’be894a4bfbc25dd8
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.2e04b48d8859b8aa
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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.6e653b7740de5f1e
‘But being in eb8bc91f9f the Auxiliary Air acbbf72ffd Force was one ac8959d021 thing; this is 0f28f6edb6 real combat now.’78405ff8f6b86c02
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Her stomach churned again, 07b580d4f8 feeling like it was 0ba38b408c twisting inside. As she stood there 9233721d76 with a pale face, 4d3625eb53 a loud voice echoed acdc94e0ce beside her.1d090cb7f3303012
“Sergeant Green, congratulations 0446cdf055 on joining the cc0568ae7c Pegasus Squadron.”b9219f3e526a8e3e
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It was the 592cf69ec2 Duchess Coronius. Diana showed respect to 4b977555de the approaching Duchess, forcing 7e56ec6f8f a smile.0df7adf500ee40fa
“Madam, thank 05608b5d6f you for f30a154611 giving me 7a10e206e1 the opportunity 53a95dbd66 to fight e4e461aeaa for our 60dfd2ff33 country.”ce41cf0edfd18346
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“…I’m sorry.”58a31b08c0c2be2d
“Pardon?”5cd5d649532ad8d8
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“Your parents would 0851c2e566 not forgive me. I’ve encouraged their precious 9c1c4871c5 daughter to join this 81b17f0725 place where people die cce944fe35 every day.”06c8c4bc75f896fe
“…No, as I said, it was my own will-.”5b57f842bc36bca8
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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.”eac39f0ea40bca3f
Despite her words, the Duchess’s face was smeared with deep remorse.a924062243f7eb07
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“25 years ago, I 7c9cd76592 buried my son in aac92624ca that sky.”5b3c3f884874d6cc
“…Was he a veteran of the Old Continent War?”12176d009391bfa5
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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.”1a60af1fdc6a5b99
“……”c9a0155a18d15b75
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“Despite my prayers, he died three months before the war ended. They couldn’t even find his body.”cb1bec09925b133a
There were no words to say. The grief of losing a child before one’s time was beyond consolation.993e9503dfb7fb21
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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.”4145a56a1795a341
“……”534914fadc040157
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A fleeting abc283f61e sense of 3e1a872085 pity turned 237e301f77 into sharp e0dee86c8e fear.43c2b2f2b7a1bb53
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?d47c798c3a25b71b
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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.57c08916d8b01571
Seeing Diana lost for words, the Duchess’s stiff lips began to relax, perhaps thinking Diana was mourning for her.55728971813f989b
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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.f3e3d884e7a228f2
“I’ve kept the ce49e67832 busy person too 3233bc823a long with the 3ffc71f492 chatter of an 282d32f374 old woman.”96b02c3c867e4e96
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“…No, Madam.”68965b00d121c3f0
With a bitter smile, 2720326572 the Duchess left after 8d567c375c a brief farewell.fc42620d442f452e
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“Sergeant Green, e69b874420 I wish 389fde9973 you good 57280b5cbc fortune.”1fee189148431fc3
Her voice seemed to 4c0a34e43b carry a hint of c9d94c2ccd moisture.9ee5898ee46c809b
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Regaining her composure, ab1904e445 Diana finally started bb1e081d2c walking again.d05129cf53674539
Now, there was no 08dd332c55 place for her to 62501bca2d retreat.fdb76a17ef11e8ea
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