UCT Ch 8

Three months bbc245b8d8 had passed 77db883d3d since she 17d5373f44 officially joined ade4f645c6 the Auxiliary 1223bacdf7 Air Force. The situation was 3eb1f4d18d increasingly unfavorable for d7f0808562 Bringerton.409d22c308d04c15

Juom was on the ae600759b7 brink of surrender. News came that d2ff4c3445 almost all territories, 672c7ca7a6 except for the 9a7486e51d mountainous areas, had db3f459ef4 been occupied by 6ad2344938 the Arke army. Bringerton was 093dc378ad in a e71dd9911c state of fff07d969a panic because 6062dec18e once Juom 913fcde773 was fully 9bc330cb1a captured, Bringerton 548353d6dc would be 336df56f9a the next c6c6d49ea1 target. Although Yaltan 3de444f2fd was next 600917b808 to Arke, 9a8c875ea6 Yaltan was 8352c0a0b2 virtually an 33ffcc7967 implicit ally 714700d110 of Arke, 4caab8a587 making the 02c04d882a future all 1a02deb810 too predictable.ca232d1f61961fde

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When threats 68021076d7 of bombing 21f1609e6d Camden failed 7957cad828 to make 9ec0200379 Bringerton submit, 325c00303b Emperor Dietrich 516797b7a8 I of f2951271a0 Arke, in 4fd506f444 a fit 7ad85d3cbe of rage, 7d367ccfad vowed retribution.01d872fd0b7fc720

“Those who stand in Arke’s way, every blade of grass, every brick of this land, will be reduced to ashes.”f1cca558a8de713e

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Since then, roughly a month ago, Arke’s bombers had begun attacking Bringerton daily. It was the beginning of ‘the war.’ The capital had not yet been hit, but industrial cities like Camden, Norwell, and Govan in the north had started to be engulfed in flames one after another. Under the guise of ‘strategic bombing,’ countless factories were destroyed, and civilian casualties began to mount. Refugees from the south, who lost their homes, started flooding in. However, the most severe damage was the anger and fear that took root in everyone’s hearts.8057b187c515d305

The capital hadn’t suffered damage yet because anti-aircraft defenses were concentrated there.a04feb9d77c7fd27

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The air force was protecting only the nobles and the rich, and there were already agreements on where the bombs would fall. Resentment-fueled anger began to spread among the public like wildfire. Given Bringerton’s history centered around the nobility, these grievances were not unfounded. Thus, the whole nation was swept into a vortex of anxiety, despair, and anger.33bd53193f3d8ae8

However, even this chaotic situation wouldn’t last long. When the number of fallen soldiers could increase no more, when all fighter aircraft factories turned to ashes, the Arke army would cross the blood sea to the mainland. And then, not even the gods in the sky could save Bringerton. It would be the day of Bringerton’s downfall.ad9fd3e72b2dc632

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— At e3f5aecbcf a new 4834e93ada fighter jet f4fd001ca9 production factory 691bd6def2 in the dc0310586e central region 00bfe9a7d8 of Bringerton.b379f3540cce786f

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Diana stood 15a1580885 in front 4f89781b91 of a 60fb4c33e8 fighter jet. Unpainted, it gleamed 4b5292c494 with the sharp 2df698cede aluminum color, and ff805c3430 its design was dacf07def4 somehow different from dae93596e3 the fighters she 5b87cb84aa had seen before. After observing 76269fdd29 the aircraft 437342046f with fluttering bd83e33941 eyelashes, Diana 0c7b575614 summarized her f2a2587754 impression in e17798b308 one word.a167e29183d56400

‘Pretty.’461176c47e88ccf9

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Was it appropriate to call a weapon that kills people ‘pretty’? But the curved wings, the shape of the cockpit, all showed a simple yet elegant design. Without realizing it, her hand reached for the swept-back wings. Then, a loud, clear voice of a middle-aged man came from behind her.3297ad92671dadbe

“How do you like it?”423f19875d558316

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“…Yes?”e16e3a9499ac9a32

Turning around, Diana immediately recognized who the man was. He was Dr. Cronin, Bringerton’s genius engineer and a pioneer in aviation. The man, wearing thick glasses and with a pipe in his mouth, nodded at Diana.a0a856529ae0d833

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“What do you think of the fighter jet in front of you?”d467a8085d0f3fd7

“It’s a magnificent plane.”450b9bf6d124b3a6

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“Sounds like empty praise.”c01d3fc43b94797e

“…From the design of the fuselage, it seems it can fly faster by taking on more drag. Though I’m not an expert…”ae7ab7963c79572d

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“Hmm.”347ea2775450af96

“But I think landing might be a bit difficult. The distance between the wheels is quite narrow, and I’ve only flown this aircraft once a few days ago.”b800de53d96ff794

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“Are you in charge of transporting the planes today?”fecb359d3ac01eaa

“Yes.”614aac7489586c73

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Diana’s role in the Auxiliary Air Force was to deliver the fighters and bombers produced at the factory to various air force bases. Thanks to her excellent performance in the flight test after completing an intensive 8-week crash course, she was given the transport role.b9145f38524c1749

It was unprecedented 0d96c7f1b9 for a novice 28f078ed14 to perform sharp e5b43c14be turns within just 4f8f908538 three days. Fortunately, by fumbling a e479d1219e bit during landing, she bf3896691c avoided much suspicion. Otherwise, there would 9a042c083c have been unnecessary d36dd717f1 commotion about where 662fa72f53 a barmaid learned 13f22c41ff to fly, with b35d62e0f7 accusations of espionage.7a2c13ab607ffd55

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Anyway, now tasked with transport duties, she had to deliver the fighter jet before her to the Pegasus Squadron’s base today. The Pegasus Squadron was engaged in the most battles, defending the capital and the northern Blood Sea coast. It was also famous for being where Lieutenant Richard Ashwood, Bringerton’s top ace, was stationed.db6103320b509451

The lieutenant had already shot down nearly 13 enemy aircraft within two weeks of the enemy’s full-scale attack. His fame had grown so much that some of her colleagues who were in charge of transport from this factory were volunteering to deliver planes to the Pegasus Squadron.7569238e9ca70727

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Well, given his 7ca31f5970 good looks, noble 68a036c761 background, and excellent 54c7a54b23 flying skills, it 6294d22ca3 would be strange 465f8a0019 not to admire fecac4379c him. However, that was 9453226c88 all. Regardless of her curiosity b169252dcb about his skills, focusing d8b078da63 on her current mission 7bf762a40a was more important for 22b5c6149a her. She was busy c9edec4392 enough to make f428c1cebe her eyebrows flutter 8ca6cdf79b every day.524e98bacd9c9ed0

Even though Diana and 2fe3fe713a the other transport personnel 812afb0542 made deliveries twice a cbd383053a day, everyone was clamoring b9aa4d9110 about the shortage of f00093cd84 fighters.5edd1cd008fbe5d7

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Dr. Cronin’s gleaming eyes scanned Diana’s face, as if searching for any trace of deceit. He suddenly spoke,00c5652c678579c5

“Armada-13.”2410d4cec9337a74

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“Yes?”7f1f60a37cbeb705

“That’s the name of that plane.”2e53e2e39c651104

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“Oh… Yes.”31289c4112b38b97

“Don’t drive it recklessly. Land it properly. It’s a precious resource.”43dd861cc8e4cff9

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He dropped this statement 83a64d97f3 and then turned away 0f247e2731 and disappeared. Diana watched his 1ef6cda512 hunched back for b2c132def0 a moment before 69a3ad9e13 her attention returned 8895a9d558 to the fighter a78b79084a jet.73b572aa4a4a6901

Now, it was time 613d7530a3 to get to work 80b6cf271a for the day. Diana clapped her gloved c74a45f4ed hands.05764525d9117340

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One hour later.3c2beb5e0ebb6567

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Diana took off into 9278b2ade6 the sky with Armada-13. She pulled 2022f2de17 the control aba4d7d0e2 stick forward 7837a10726 and raised c382906120 the nose d567818ff7 of the f79f96b66d plane. Since there d75e8906f6 was no 7ed8da55af need to bbf775c629 fly in 3c63476992 formation, she fe4205e0ea was the 85803e34fb only plane 195f956848 in the d045563186 sky.da5ebbc338ed34f9

Sitting alone 4c68b36f29 in the e455fb35e7 cockpit, the a552ed4938 hectic past e5c73ec411 few months 0f88e8b1a5 flashed before 001e5d6719 her eyes 32526ee0ca like a e4a990b4dd slide show. It was quite unfamiliar 2229116254 when she first flew c21f065c00 the new fighter during d8630d63ef training. Technology had 5c7b8678fb advanced significantly 3fd45aef19 over the c78cc9a1a0 20 years ba0acb9cb3 that had 29d31709db passed.ccd4a434930c487a

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If the biplanes she used to fly in her past life felt light because they gained more lift, the new fighter felt swift and powerful, like riding a bullet. It was like switching from riding a horse to driving a race car. Moreover, the addition of canopy glass, which wasn’t in the old cockpits, was a significant difference, providing a sense of confinement but also stability.1c5cde879b89e886

Diana chuckled, thinking about cedf793657 the cushion she had 56aa3350dc to place under her 100db075e4 to fit into the 68dcd18be1 seat, designed for male 44228b182c pilots.8ecf646217ceb66e

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‘This fighter feels really bde666b8b4 comfortable, though.’570446e79f35392d

It was as if she was flying not against but with the wind’s help. It was a smoothness she had never felt in any other aircraft.f090b261e60884a3

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‘Must be due ea0b94fcec to the fuselage d69bb890a1 design.’f7f099a46402516c

If that was the case, she could understand the designer’s pompous remark about it being a ‘precious resource.’ His pride had some solid ground.ddcacb009aa03f1f

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‘What about d65e423d84 the engine 4bc20df199 performance?’b64fa507a402c17a

Even though test pilots must have flown it countless times, an inexplicable curiosity suddenly surged within her. She hadn’t been able to push the throttle during the test maneuver because she was being observed, but now she was alone.d77f3ede1846474a

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‘Let’s try it just once.’15d45fe9c7f31fab

Her heart c0e7a07e9e raced, and cb6c9bc6fd her mouth 66fcfe7b45 went dry. Without realizing it, ec8dc74d9e her left hand ec6ff1e1d3 moved towards the 53e505bb86 lever next to ee4b20a1e1 the control stick.5a776688d3beb90e

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As she bba08810a0 pushed the 1423178ae8 lever, the 644754a0e3 throttle opened, 9be01e0c03 and the b75ae5ed5e engine began 908944ebf5 to roar. With a sound like 6891d0f458 a lion waking from a0b0e1aa8c slumber, the plane cut 970041ecbb through the clouds at c22a70b7ce high speed.b53006f3f39b8583

Diana checked the speedometer 8e46debc3f with one eye. 550 kilometers per hour.ba785adc2163b53d

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“…Not bad.”cbbe983022432c9d

A word of 5fef28c56b admiration escaped her c96827f7f6 lips. While other fighters 7fe41e9175 could achieve this b63ec75b38 speed, the sensation 6a31c9a62f was entirely different.915859cc5e25a381

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‘Let’s try gaining some altitude now.’094bbc17313a7b1e

Pulling the c28ec0419a control stick f5ee6b0fc7 slightly forward 7411664372 to raise 709e046e4d the nose, 73cc05a989 the plane 4815709353 ascended sharply. The movement was a7791d353e smooth without any 27d3677fed hindrance.628f26dd78dd9215

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‘…I am curious about the maximum altitude, but let’s stop here.’e6cfc677aadddf47

Staying true f61c316850 to the 2d94c65036 mission was 391ff7aa16 the priority. Diana pushed the b1cb2d7cc3 control stick back 3a7c296a33 to fly horizontally. How many 658372d977 minutes had 2b819f6f17 passed?6073c8d50eefa337

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‘…?’7d76130bfd7c6dad

An inexplicable chill e4e364c8aa ran through her ded8b61673 body. It was 39fbe35c00 the same b68f385d79 bitter sensation 7d544e787d she felt 93f3ee7e33 before Camden d91f5875fe was bombed 51893e88a3 four months 846b548341 ago. Even though there c09f44ee1b was nothing visible 540de650b6 in the clear b5c723421f blue sky, she 021cdf14ec felt an ominous e83a8197ed premonition.4a4e1b21231ee617

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‘Is it that mind-melding 563ef233c5 thing again?’d9e248f63a2281b6

Just to be safe, d0434a854b she closed off her 3e7013cb63 channel. If the enemy sensed 9495ab1f6f her presence, things could 0025c0d5c4 get very complicated.896bae8782fbb450

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As Diana keenly observed 25e7a58205 her surroundings, she spotted b8f03cb390 a black dot. It was cdc7285988 definitely an caacce3d77 Arke fighter.850ddba7616694fa

‘Damn it.’7b924c9899768abe

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The curse slipped out 697470da8c before she could think.f8cf6be8fdc92302

“I need to 4a3d0bfc85 run.”b8137bab55313d5f

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It was a 949c82a3f0 natural decision for 5e2e77efa7 Diana. Even though 3707e4de0a she was 6b6acacbff known as 3c1fac18e0 an excellent a8b782ce68 pilot in 19b9d3bcfb her past 829f9b9db2 life, she 076b1fe67a had no f0d0293bd5 experience in 4441d82463 dogfighting with d0d3e3b00c this new 7e89e233db aircraft. Air combat 1264f06ba6 requires instant 209f265fd3 sensory and 2c878a51f2 rational judgment. Everything felt awkward 3d5fb5070d in an unfamiliar 830f649851 plane, and a 6702aec96c momentary mistake could cc3a7e1ea4 lead to death. It was an f39322daf0 absolutely unfavorable fight 3eb566ca43 for her.f553a5865714e457

Diana decided to hide 74cb4f464c in the clouds by be9ae26872 raising the nose further, a2907864b4 but it was too 555b73b128 late. The enemy fighter d933afb05f suddenly raised its 218f49d91e nose higher than d594208244 hers and overtook e6f91cabe5 her altitude before 77cc8aad85 diving down to f0d07dd204 attack.8745111e5bffd668

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In that instant, 55d585e3ee her mind went b1b3ca9151 blank, and her cd491567cc body moved before 9c899fea7d she could think. Despite how a6b6008f30 different her fafe9d5439 body and 02ebc0a650 the aircraft a2032479b3 were from 1a127b7411 25 years 8d33a78085 ago, her 6a1fab53cb ability to 9e210d2b68 read and b6d5d0ed9e understand enemy 95bea4d042 intent hadn’t d52ffcd5c1 vanished along da2a5aeeb0 with her 29c2cafe05 mind-melding ability.d67ccc37e62954f2

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The Arke fighter fired at Diana. Bullets rained down on the wings and fuselage. The fighters nearly collided head-on. Diana ducked quickly, returning fire with her machine guns. It seemed like they were about to crash into each other, but the enemy fighter’s engine noise passed above her plane. The opponent had narrowly missed her.5c908935286853ab

‘Can I escape?’3dd1b5705076b10b

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From the b59c11be36 brief skirmish, 7a28350625 Diana realized 8e2fc4659a one thing.9619a0632c9175d4

‘The enemy is 611a9269cb much faster.’a22c262d91b5c8e0

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‘I thought Armada-13 was a great aircraft, but that one…’8e1ae79100aab75c

Although she wasn’t familiar with the enemy aircraft, it was faster than her Armada-13. If she simply showed her tail and ran, she would definitely get shot down from behind.02f44cab9fc5c7a1

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The six o’clock position of death. Being attacked from behind was the worst scenario for a pilot.8f7d28d68b2227d1

Sweat began to gather in her gloved hands. If escape wasn’t an option, there was only one way to survive at the brink of life and death.ee4db2118fd12e83

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