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dzthenerd490 · 1 year ago

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Tale: GATE part 3

A few hours passed and still they were not making good progress. Now Kurata was the one driving and Xio was still in the passenger front seat, still holding the baby in her arms. She was now feeding it with a formula H-12 gave her, allowing it to go peacefully back to sleep.

"Wow man, If I didn't know any better, I'd say you'd make a great mom." Xio looked at Kurata and actually blushed at the compliment. However, Kurata thought she was insulted and quickly panicked.

"Ah! Sorry man! I didn't mean to undermine your manhood or anything! You're as manly as they come!" Now Xio was insulted but she didn't correct Kurata as turning this into an argument might upset the baby she was holding. She instead sighed in disappointment.

"Just keep driving dumbass."

"Ah, yes sir... *sigh* thought is it really driving since we're going so slow."

"We could go faster but are you willing to take responsibility if these people get car sick?" Kurata then looked at the rearview mirror to see all the people there were currently inside the MGDB-4. Elderly, kids, pregnant women, and the injured were all there, they couldn't walk anymore so Xio gave the order to allow them to rest here until they got their strength back. A child looked at Xio in awe and even smiled and waved at her, she giggled and waved back at them.

"Besides, even if we speed up, the already tired horses pulling the villagers' carts will get left behind because of us."

"Ugh, I know that but still..."

"Quit your bitching, will you? Since when has complaining ever achieved anything good?"

"But still..." Xio then wacked Kurata in the back of the head but in doing so disturbed the baby so she had to rock it gently in her arms again.

"Just keep driving you fucking idiot."

"Ugh... yes boss... Huh? uh, Sir, are those crows circling something in front of us?"

"What?" Xio, then activated the enhancing lens mode on her helmet and was able to see in the far distance that there were indeed crows circling something. Xio then looked down to see a girl in a gothic dress on her, crouching on the ground, and smiling directly at them.

"Fuck, that is not a good sign."

"What do you mean?" kurata then got out his binoculars and looked through them, he quickly smiled and started blushing the moment he saw Rory.

"Oh wow! A goth-Loli! Jackpot!" Kurata was so excited that he looked at Xio in joy, only for his smile to fade when he faced her. Even under her helmet he could tell she was looking at him with disappointment and disgust.

"Wha- what? Can't fault a guy for his tastes, I'm a Loli-con!"

"... Isn't that just a cute way of saying Pedo?"

"Ah... no... uh... I mean... well no its... you see the difference is... uh.... um... huh... oh my god I'm a disgusting human being."

"Ugh, your damn right, you fucking freak." Xio then turned on her radio while Kurata started having an existential crisis about his fetishes.

"H-2 and H-5, can you hear me over?"

"We hear you, boss. Why did we stop?"

"We got an anomaly in front of us, possibly hostile. She's wearing some kind of gothic dress, she's got a big fucking axe on her shoulders, and there are crows circling her. She's got messenger of death written all over her and I'm thinking she's here to kill all the villagers. But this is just a theory, so go up ahead and check what her deal is."

"Copy that boss, moving up now." Thankfully it didn't take long for Kaneki and H-5 to move on ahead and in view of Xio. Once they got close enough, they started slowly approaching and raised up their rifles. Xio was watching closely to ensure that if Rory tried anything she would order everyone to activate the turrets on their MGDB-4's. However, one of the village kids started speaking and pointing at the girl. Xio quickly switched her translation collar so that she could understand the boy.

"What's up kid? What's wrong?"

"Big Brother! Why are those men raising their strange wands at the Apostle's big sister?"

"Apostle?"

"Yup! She's an Apostle of a god, though I can't remember which one. She's a good big sister who helps good people and punishes bad people. Please tell your soldiers in black armor not to hurt her! If they hurt her, she'll think they're bad people. but you're not, you saved us so you're good people!"

"Ah, shit! H-2 and H-5 be advised, I got some info from the locals, they're telling me that this girl is apparently an Apostle of some kind of God. She works under a banner of divine justice so if you fuck with her, she'll rip you apart. Lower your weapons and just try to talk to her. Over."

"Ah, copy that boss, over and out."

"Wooh, thanks for the save, little man."

"Big brother, what's Shit and Fuck mean?" Xio's eyes widened in horror at the sight of a young kid cursing so innocently. The older people in the MGDB-4 were shocked by this too and looked at Xio. They had looks of minor disappointment as they didn't want to be TOO angry at her since her men helped them escape but they still wanted her to know the shame of teaching a young boy something so awful. Xio then tried telling the boy he couldn't say those words as clearly as he could while Kurata was looking at her confused still having no idea how she could speak their language so fluently.

***

"Uh hello can you hear me?" Kaneki and H-5 did as Xio ordered and put their weapons away while also switching their translation collars to their native language. Rory just kept sitting there for a little while continuing to look at the cars before shifting her view to Kaneki.

"Yes, I can hear you, you're standing so close to me after all."

"Ah, sorry ma'am."

"It's no worry, please pay it no mind. Now down to business." Rory then stood up and brushed the dust off of her dress.

"I would like to know who you are and where you are taking these villagers?" Kaneki and H-5 then looked at each other, it seemed from Rory's choice of words alone that Xio's guess was right on the money. However, instead of confirming if they were wrong, H-5 ended up asking the wrong question.

"What if we don't want to tell you?" Rory then smirked and let the spear end of her axe fall hard onto the ground allowing the axe blade to raise in the air.

"Then I'll have to take them from you." Kaneki and H-5 backed off and raised their rifles, meanwhile Rory still just stood there and smirked deviously at them.

"You're not hurting these people!" Rory then looked at them confused which ended up confusing Kaneki and H-5.

"Hurt? Isn't that what you're trying to do?"

"What? No, we're trying to get them to safety."

"Oh? I thought you were bandits trying to take these people from their homes and sell them to slavery." Kaneki and H-5 then looked at one another and decided to relax knowing that Rory being a threat was just a misunderstanding.

"Huh, we thought you were some kind of harbinger of death that came to kill the villagers."

"A harbinger of death? Well, I am an Apostle of Emroy who is the god of death so technically you are correct. But I have no intention of harming innocent villagers, I only kill the wicked and sinful who dare forsake the sacred gift of life. Those are my enemies, so long as you never sink as low as them, I will be in your care."

"Oh, well in that case we're just going to head to our home base at Site-GATE. It should be fortified enough to keep these villagers safe from the fire dragon. So you don't need to worry about their safety." Upon hearing the words 'fire dragon', Rory was shocked again.

"A fire dragon? That's impossible, it's not supposed to wake up for at least another 50 years." Kaneki and H-5 looked at one another again, this was clearly something the higher ups needed to know about. If the fire dragon wasn't supposed to be awake, then that means it's an anomaly and the Foundation needs to do something.

"Well in that case we better get these folks to Site-Gate right away. So will you allow us to pass, ma'am?"

"Hm..."

"Uh, Ma'am?"

"What is your name?"

"Oh! Uh, I'm Sasaki Kaneki."

"And I'm Inoue Kaito."

"Interesting, never heard of such names. I am Rory Mercury. Now that we have introduced each other it's been decided."

"Wha- what? What's been decided?"

"I'll be coming with you." Rory then walked past Kaneki and Kaito toward the MGDB-4’s.

"Ah! Wait what?"

"Ma'am you can't come with us!" Rory then made the spear end of her axe stab the ground again this time with extra force to crack the floor and display her annoyance with the two MTF units.

"I thought I told you my name is Rory, please call me as such."

"Ah right."

"Furthermore, why exactly can't I come with you?"

"Ah, well... uh..."

"It's because you're not injured!"

"Oh, yes! You see we're already struggling to get these civilians to safety, we can't just take in one more person, it will all fall apart!"

"I'm truly sorry Rory, but please understand we have to prioritize the villagers."

"Oh, I see the issue here, you're under the impression I'll be a burden."

"Wha- well no Rory we just-"

"Well, you rude gentlemen, I am here to help you protect these fine people. Besides I'm curious to see what this Site-GATE is if it's the home of you strange travelers. black armor that covers everything, even the face, strange weapons in your hands, carriages that move without horses, I want to know how it all works. So, I'll be coming with you."

"But Rory, you can't just decide that on your own! We need-"

"Hey! Kids get back here!" Kaneki and Kaito then looked toward the MGB-4 to see a bunch of the village kids running joyfully toward Rory.

"Apostle big sister!"

"Big sister, are you coming with us?"

"Are you going to come with us to keep us safe from the fire dragon?!"

"Why yes I am, in fact these fine gentlemen said I was allowed to come along." Kaneki and Kaito were left speechless.

"Really?!"

"Big brothers in black armor! Can big sister really come?!"

"If we have both big sister Apostle and big brothers in black armor, that fire dragon will stand no chance!" The kids continued cheering and praising both the MTF units and Rory leaving Kaneki and Kaito standing there in silence. They then looked at each other with defeat, neither of them needed to take off their helmets to know they had similar expressions right now.

"Are we really going to break the hearts of all these little kids?"

"I'm pretty sure if we keep saying no to her, she'll just kill us."

"Yeah, and I have a feeling she'll be like SCP-682, even if we shoot her head, the worst it will do is piss her off."

"Ugh, hold on I got to report this to H-1, though I think she's just going to say that we'll figure it out when we get to Site-GATE."

"... God... Never thought I would miss running around fighting anomalies that could kill me in a second if I'm not careful."

***

After Xio received word that Rory would be coming with them she didn't say she was against it, but it was clear under her helmet she was fuming with anger. To make things more awkward Rory decided to sit on Itami's lap who was sitting in the back of the MGDB-4. Itami tried to keep her off him at first but stopped after Kaneki told him not to.

"Hey Itami, that girl is a harbinger of death, if you make her mad, she will kill you. So don't do anything to make her uncomfortable ok?" Itami was shocked by this, but he figured Kaneki wasn't kidding so he sighed and just sat there while Rory giggled joyfully, getting comfortable on his lap. Kurokawa was looking at Itami in disappointment, Kaneki was looking at Rory in disappointment, and Kaito as well as Xio were giggling at the sight of Itami in distress. However, Xio quickly noticed that Kurata was looking at Itami in envy, he then noticed Xio looking at him and groaning in anger. He then quickly slapped his face and looked forward again to drive while sweating in fear. Xio just grunted in disappointment as the drive continued in silence.

***

Somewhere in the back of the line the carriages were going extremely slow due to the horses being tired after walking for so long. Worst off the carriages were full so there was barely any room to ride on them. Most of the villagers were simply just walking, despite the fact that they were moving at an extremely slow pace they were all still extremely tired. A mother with her son was walking along the road. She was so tired, and her son was so thirsty. Suddenly she noticed one of the MTF units and smiled. Xio and her men were helping the village earlier so she was sure this one would help too.

"Ah! You there, excuse me."

"... What the fuck do you want?" The woman was startled by H-18's sudden hostility, but she held onto hope it was only his language that was rude.

"Uh, my son is thirsty and we're both very tired. I was hoping you could help us."

"I ain't a fucking humanitarian bitch! You carry your own weight or else you'll fucking die out here."

"Wha... but please! We can't walk anymore!"

"Yeah, bitch?! I missed the part where that's my problem!" The boy then started crying and the mother quickly leaned down to try to comfort him, however in mere seconds, her son wasn't in front of her anymore. To the mother's horror the H-18 had punched her son hard in the face making him fall and causing him to spit his own teeth out.

"Shut the fuck up your worthless brat!"

"You hit my son! You monster! What is wrong with-?!" Suddenly the mother was in the air for H-18 had punched her in the stomach. His punch was so hard that not only did it make her fly in the air but once she fell to the ground her spine shattered and she started puking blood.

"Ugh, worthless fucking rodents." H-18 then looked around and saw the villagers all looking at him in horror.

"What the fuck are all you rat's looking at?!" The villagers quickly looked away and kept on moving, now being motivated by fear. However, one villager made a fatal mistake and tried to run away but H-18 shot him in the middle of the field before he could get far. The rest of the villagers didn't bother watching, they just kept silent and tried to keep moving. However once some of the villagers were out of H-18's sight they quickly started talking.

"What the hell was that?"

"I don't understand, I thought the soldiers in black armor were here to save us."

"Damn it, have we been tricked?"

"What’s going to happen to us?"

"They're probably going to enslave us when we arrive at their fortress."

"Well maybe it won't be so bad, so long as we obey it should be better than dealing with the... FLAME DRAGON!" Everyone looked up and it was true, the flame dragon was right there flying over the sky and looking right at them. It quickly swooped down and ripped through several people while eating the rest whole. Now all of the villagers were running in fear while the MTF and JSDF units quickly started firing at the Dragon.

"Fuck! Boss the Fire dragon is here!"

***

"God damn it all units! Shoot that damn lizard straight to hell! Activate the MGDB-4 turrets!" All units did as ordered and started firing on the dragon while driving around to keep it confused on where to attack. The JSDF units were quick to help as well, they were all either in one of the vehicles or on the ground trying to get the civilians out of the way. However, that was not the case for all of them the Foundationist's like H-3, H-11, and H-18 they just pushed civilians out of the way and were even laughing at the sight of some of them burning to death.

Xio noticed them and glared in anger but quickly shook her head as there was a much bigger threat to worry about. She then looked back to the dragon and was glad to see it was in pain due to all the shooting. The JSDF rifles weren't doing anything, and the Foundation rifles were only leaving minor dents on the scales of the dragon. However, the turrets on the MGDB-4's were doing quite some visible damage. It was able to blast through the scales and even left some holes in the dragon's wings. However, the damage was not enough to make the Dragon actually suffer or be afraid, if anything it was getting more and more pissed off. The Fire dragon then flew up in the air and opened its mouth to breathe out more fire.

"Fuck! Throw your grenades now!" All the MTF units in the vehicles or who were close enough to the dragon did as ordered and threw their missile grenades. As the name implied rather than just falling where they landed, they flew toward the dragon, and it was instantly bombarded. The Villagers were shocked at the sight but assumed it was some kind of unique magic. Lelei was especially excited to see it, though her expression didn't change, instead her eyes sparkled with excitement. The JSDF units on the other hand were left breathless at the sight, they had never seen grenades that could fly towards an enemy. Itami was especially shocked at the sight but then Kaneki hit him on the back of the head.

"What are you doing? Keep firing!"

"Ah right sorry!" The Dragon was now bleeding everywhere with all the explosions, but it was still up and alive, in fact it looked even angrier than before.

"No, the eye!" The both of them then turned to see Tuka wrapped in a blanket and shouting at them, Kaneki quickly switched the mode of his translation collar to reply.

"Ma'am! Get back! Let us fight the dragon!"

"You don't understand! You have to shoot its eye!" Tuka pointed at her eye to further drive in her point, however before Kaneki could report it Itami grabbed his own radio to call his JSDF units.

"Everyone! Aim for that bastard's eye!" Soon all the JSDF units did as Itami ordered and started firing at the Dragons face while the MTF units were still aiming at random parts of the dragon. This surprisingly ended up working out for the better as the Dragon was unable to protect all its wounds exposed by the explosion as well as its eye. It did make sure to prioritize its eye and thus left the rest of its body exposed. Eventually out of frustration the Dragon just started running away and flew into the sky once it was a good enough distance away.

"Is... Is it over."

"Whew... Good thing I didn't have to use the Panzerfaust." The MTF's who heard this looked at Katsumoto in shock which quickly turned into silent anger.

"You had a rocket launcher this whole time and you didn't use it?"

"... I mean... these things are dangerous, you know."

"MORE DANGEROUS THAN A FUCKING FIRE DRAGON?!" The MTF next to Katsumoto then slapped him on the back of the head out of anger.

"Alright that's enough! The battle is over but not the conflict! Let's get these people back on their feet and get the hell out of here!"

***

Xio was now out of her vehicle and started walking around and giving out orders on who to help and with what. Kaneki and Itami were actually right beside her with Kaneki acting as her extra eyes and Itami as her voice for the JSDF units. While she was doing this, she was still holding the baby which was crying, and she was trying to calm it down.

"Ah! My baby! That's my..." A distressed woman ran toward Xio but as soon as she saw Xio's armor she was shocked. She saw H-18 cripple that woman earlier and break all the teeth of her son, so she was instantly under the impression that Xio was no better.

"Oh, I remember you, glad to see you made it, here you go ma'am." However, to her shock Xio was handing her baby back to her, in a gentle manner so as to not disturb the baby no less. The woman then took her baby back and looked at Xio, still slightly confused.

"Uh, thank you."

"All in a day's work ma'am, be careful now." The mother nodded to show more thanks, she then lifted the top part of her clothing to nurse the baby. Itami tried watching but Xio, who knew what he was trying to do, pulled him by the collar and made him follow.

"A woman nursing, even in public, is perfectly natural, don't go making it perverted."

"Hmph... Yes sir. I'll be sure to apologize to her later."

"... I wasn't really expecting you idiots to be so nice and kind."

"Oh yeah? Are we surpassing your expectations?"

"Don't get ahead of yourself Itami, we still have to get to Site-GATE and there's no guarantee our superiors will approve of pardoning you and your team." Xio kept walking however she then heard a loud thump behind her. She and Kaneki turned around to see Itami bowing to them.

"Please make it a guarantee, Sir. I'll do anything to ensure the safety of my team and these villagers."

"Ah! Get up you idiot I'm not a god or some shit like that!" Itami then got up, but he was still looking at Xio with the expression like he was silently pleading with her for the lives of everyone here.

"Ugh, if you're really serious then be sure to say that to my superiors once we get back. The Foundation is always willing to extend mercy to anyone who proves their worth." Itami bowed to show his thanks but afterwards scratched his head in defeat. He knew the only thing he personally was good for was running away.

***

After most of the work was taken care of the JSDF units were in the middle of the field praying for the dead villagers. The villagers and MTF units were looking at them in confusion as none of the JSDF units died so there was no logical reason for them to grieve. Kaneki wanted to do the same but couldn't waste time as Xio was still giving out orders to help people.

Afterwards the JSDF and MTF units got back to helping the villagers as they were getting ready to hit the road again. Meanwhile, Rory was with Lelei as the two of them were walking around and watching the JSDF and MTF units helping the villagers however they could. Lelei especially took notice in that the JSDF were only doing grunt work while the MTF units were spreading medical supplies and tending to the injured. Kurokawa was also trying to help but the medicine she was using wasn't working as fast or effectively as the ones H-11 and H-12 were using.

"Strange, they were together when they picked up the people of my village, but they act nothing like one another. The Soldiers in Green and the Soldiers in Black I mean."

"Indeed, it's almost like the two groups are from completely different worlds."

"Even stranger, only recently the Soldiers in green started to help. Earlier they just sat with binds on their hands and feet. Like they were prisoners, but now they're helping the villagers and Soldiers in Black Armor like it's second nature to them."

"Really? That is odd. But that's just all the more reason to go to this Site-GATE everyone keeps talking about. I never thought in all my life span I would ever be surprised again. Yet here I am experiencing new things that would make even the gods confused."

"Fuck off bitch!" However, the two of them then turned their attention to H-18 who was harassing yet another woman.

"You monster! I saw it! You used my husband to shield yourself from that monster's flames!"

"It's not like he was good for anything else you dumb fuck!" H-18 then slapped her across the face making her fall to the ground. The woman looked up searching for someone to help her but all she saw was scared villagers and MTF units who were laughing at her pain.

"You useless rat! I'm gonna bash your fucking face in!"

"N- no. No please! I'm pregnant!"

"Really? Then I'll rip your fucking fetus out and make you choke on it!" In the next second H-18's head was gone leaving the MTF units who were laughing before now in shock.

"What the fuck?!"

"You would do something so vile as kill an unborn child while it's still in the wombs of a defenseless mother? You are beyond redemption and deserve nothing both death in the name of Emroy!"

"Fuck you bitch!"

"Kill her!" Both MTF's tried to fire but Rory jumped high in the air forcing them to aim up and shoot at her. However even their AP bullets couldn't pierce her axe as she used it as a shield. She quickly landed on one of them and sliced their head off, the other tried to gain some distance before shooting again but Rory threw her axe at him, and he ended up getting stabbed by the spear end right through the heart. Rory then grabbed her axe and smiled at a good harvest for Emroy however when she looked back to Lelei she was horrified to see her, and two other villagers being held hostage by MTF units.

"Drop the fucking axe you stupid bitch!"

"Drop it right now or we'll kill these fucking rats!"

"You really think we won't you dumb fuck?!" Rory glared at them in anger, but she did as the demanded and dropped her axe. However, she quickly smiled as she could see what was behind them.

"Huh? What are you-?" Lelei then raised her staff to the face of the MTF holding her hostage and in an instance his head exploded.

"What the fuck?!"

"Kill this blue haired fu-" Before the other MTF unit could finish his head was stabbed by the spear end of Rory's axe. However, neither she nor Lelei was fast enough to stop the last one from killing the last villager. They would have been forced to watch an innocent die if Kaneki hadn't shot him in the head in time. Kaneki then ran over to Lelei.

"Ma'am! Are you alright! Did they hurt you?!" Lelei's expression didn't change, instead she just hugged him in silence. Rory smirked at sight, however her smile faded when she saw Xio, H-3, and Itami running toward them.

"What the fuck is going on?!" Lelei let go of Kaneki and he looked at her in confusion wondering the same thing.

"Your men attacked these innocent villagers, so I acted accordingly. If that troubles you-" Rory, then raised her axe right at Xio.

"-then you're free to join them."

"... You fucking-" Xio stopped H-3 from grabbing his pistol, Xio then saw the Village chief who had just shown up to see the situation and smirked as this was a perfect opportunity.

"No need, they were killed by the fire dragon after all." Rory was confused by what Xio was saying as well as everyone else, H-3 on the other hand was completely shocked.

"Wha- boss?!"

"You all saw it. The fire dragon ripped them all to pieces, but we already scared the bastard off so there's nothing that can be done."

"Tha- that's bullshit! This fucking bitch killed them so do your damn job and-" Xio then raised her fist right to H-3's face and her hidden blade extended to toward his neck.

"You heard Rory, if you have a fucking problem, then take it up with her." H-3 raised his hands in defeat, he then looked at Rory who smirked at him. H-3 grunted, backed off, and walked away.

"Hm... But yeah, the fire dragon definingly killed them all so there's nothing that can be done, right H-2?"

"Uh, yes Boss!"

"Right Itami?"

"Uh, yes Sir."

"Right Village Chief?"

"Uh... of- of Course Lord in Black Armor."

"Right Rory?"

"... I don't lie for anyone's sake so if someone asks, I will simply nod with the rest of you and say nothing."

"Good enough for me, Itami! You should probably get your guys to help these villagers since I don't think they'll want any help from my guys."

"Uh sure... but I think Kurokawa is running out of medicine."

"Feel free to use H-11's suitcase, he won't mind."

"Ok then, where's he?" Xio then pointed at one of the decapitated corpses, sure enough his Foundation Medical case was still in his hand. Itami went pale at the sight of his corpse, he agreed that those soldiers deserved to die for what they tried to do but that didn't calm his stomach at all.

"Oh, by the way tell her she's going to need this too." Xio then placed X-11's head in Itami's hands making him lose all of his colors.

"The visor on the helmet is a computer screen, it will tell her what medicine she needs from the case." Xio then walked away and patted Itami on the shoulder for good luck. Itami sighed in despair as he knew he was not only holding a decapitated head, but he was going to have to get the case from H-11's dead hands. As Xio walked off she saw that Kaneki was still trying to see if Lelei was ok. From what she heard; Kaneki was actually 16 which was only two years younger than the permitted age for enlistment into the JSDF where he was recruited. She didn't really know what age Lelei was but if she was the same age or close to his age then it would really make her smile.

"Wait Lord in Black Armor! Please wait." Xio then stopped to see the village chief of Coda village running towards her.

"Hey, chief you can just call me Xio, I'm not a lord, I'm just the boss."

"Uh, but isn't that the same thing?"

"Ah... Anyways, what do you need?"

"I'm mainly just confused. Why are you ok with your own men dying? I mean I understand it's foolish to argue with her holiness but still. It's strange for soldiers of the same banner to not have any sort of bond."

"I'm actually wondering that as well." The two of them then saw Rory walking toward them, the village chief was a little spooked by her presence while Xio was still calm.

"I have no intention of apologizing for killing your men. I'm just confused on why you are willing to lie to your superiors. Is it really for my sake or was it something else?"

"... Those guys were Foundationists."

"Foundation... ists?"

"It means they don't value the lives of others; I do. So naturally despite us both having the same superiors, they were my enemies." Rory and the village chief looked at one another in confusion.

"Look, it's complicated to understand, so I'll just get to the point. Some of my superiors are also Foundationists so it's possible Site-GATE won't actually be the salvation I promised you chief. If anything, it's going to be like a coin toss. On one hand my superiors will probably protect your villagers. On the other hand, they could very well make your lives a living nightmare. So, if you can think of somewhere else that will be safe for you all, then please take it. Or at least take the injured and young so that they won't suffer."

"Hm... I'll have to talk with the other chiefs about this. I'll tell you our decision later." The village chief then walked away, leaving Rory and Xio alone.

"What about you Rory?"

"I don't mean to offend, but I don't need your protection."

"I wouldn't underestimate Dr. Egao, he doesn't need physical strength to overpower his victims."

"I'm not afraid of some corrupt lord. Besides, if the Villagers decide to continue to this Site-GATE of yours, someone will need to protect them all."

"... Does that mean I can count on you to get everyone out of there if Dr. Egao decides to kill everyone."

"... You seem truly scared of this Dr. Egg-aeo. Are there any superiors you can trust?"

"Pfft, ahem, it's Egao, and yes actually. There's MTF High Commander Yōsai and Administrative Staff Member Kai."

"I'm not familiar with those titles but by the sounds of it, they sound higher than this Dr. Egao."

"Technically they are but Dr. Egao knows how to pull the strings in his favor. He's also got two 05 Council members on his side; he's basically blessed with the hand of god."

"A man can claim to be blessed by god with all the riches and power of the world, but he too will tremble when confronted by the wrath of a true god."

"Is that a gospel of Emroy or something?"

"No, just something I made up on the spot when I killed a corrupt lord 400 years ago. I was proud of myself for saying something so divine sounding that I like to quote myself everything I come across as a corrupted ruler that deserves nothing less than death."

"400 years?! How old are you?" Rory pouted in annoyance, walked up to Xio, and flicked the forehead of her helmet.

"You shouldn't ask a girl her age, especially if you want to marry her." Rory then smiled seductively at Xio. Xio was a lesbian but there was no way she would fall for a little girl, or in this case a woman who looked like a little girl but was actually more than 400 years old. But the real tie breaker was-

"I'm already married." Xio raised up her hand, took off her glove, and sure enough there was a ring. Rory was shocked by this, but her expression quickly changed to disappointment. However, Rory then noticed Itami who was walking past them, looking exhausted and had a black eye from Kurokawa. Rory smiled, ran up to him, and grabbed him by the collar, and dragged him to Xio's MGDB-4 so she could sit on his lap again. Xio sighed in disappointment, she now had a rough estimate of Rory's age, but it still looked wrong for a little girl to be with a middle-aged man.

***

"What?! Leave them to God?!" The village chief was done talking to the other villagers and village chiefs and they ultimately decided to leave the elderly, injured, and their children. He ended up breaking the news to Xio.

"I know it sounds cruel but thanks to that damn dragon we only have so many carts now. We just can't afford to carry the injured with us. At least their children and families are staying with them. I know you said that coming to Site-GATE was no different to a coin toss and... Well... If you're willing to take them with you, then I'll be praying to the gods that the coin lands in your favor."

"... Leave it to us, may we meet again Village Chief." The village chief raised his hand for a handshake, but Xio hugged him instead. He was deeply confused by the hug but accepted it and gave his goodbyes to the MTF units, the JSDF units, and the injured villagers. Afterwards the villagers got their supplies, carts, and left; meanwhile, the JSDF units ran to the edge of the field and started waving them goodbye.

***

"Aren't those Soldiers in Green a little too nice? Why the hell would they be so willing to help villagers like us?"

"I'm mainly glad they're a lot nicer than those Soldiers in Black."

"Yeah, that still shocked me, I saw how one of those bastards left that poor boy without teeth and his mother without a spine after only two punches. Then they both got eaten by that fire dragon... may Hardy show mercy."

"Yet the other Soldiers in Black didn't take revenge when her holiness cut them down."

"Did you expect them too? It's basically suicide trying to kill an Apostle."

"Well, it's also suicide to kill a fire dragon yet they managed to make the monster flee in terror."

"I was actually there when her holiness cut down those black armored bastards and when their Lord showed up he was... surprisingly fine with it. Almost like he hated them."

"... Man, what a bunch of weird fellows, all of them."

"Must be knights or lords or something. It would explain why they have the luxury to be nice to strangers and are perfectly ok with watching each other die. Nobility can be very scary; be grateful we were born commoners."

"Ha well said, praise Miritta!"

***

Itami, Xio, and Kaneki were now facing the remaining villagers which were either the injured or their family members who chose to stay with them. Xio ended up being the one to step forward since she was the Captain of the MTF units and since she had a translation collar.

"Alright everyone, we're heading back to Site-GATE. Now that our numbers are lower, we'll be able to get there before the day is over."

"Big brother in black armor, will we really be safe at Site-GATE?" Xio then hesitated to speak as she knew the moment Dr. Egao saw them all he would give the order to have the villagers used as target practice. He would then regulate Xio and her team to D-Class as punishment for bringing civilians to a Foundation Site. Xio was betting the villager's safety entirely on the mercy of MTF High Commander Yōsai and Administrative Staff Member Kai but even that wasn't a guarantee.

"Sure! Just leave it to us!" Xio was shot out of her train of thought and looked to her left to see Itami with the translation collar. She then looked to her right to see a disappointed looking Kaneki shrugging as he had no translation collar. Xio sighed in annoyance, she was glad to see spirits of the villagers raised but she'd prefer it not being based on false hope. Xio then stepped forward before Itami could say anything else.

"Yeah, we'll do everything in our power to keep you all safe, housed, and fed, but please, if anything goes wrong. Run to Rory, she will keep you all safe." All the villagers were confused as they turned toward Rory who was smiling at them all. The younger ones including that one kid that kept calling Xio "big brother" nodded while the adults were confused on why Xio was so invested in keeping them all safe.

"Alright then! Let's start going to Site-GATE!"

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Tale: Gate part 7

After the battle was over, they had rounded up what remained of the war prisoners. Thanks to the agreement that Princess Pina signed, they were allowed to take a few with them. Yōsai was just done collecting the ones that would be taken into Foundation custody. They were to be processed as D Class at first for experimentation and amnestic testing then if they proved to have good behavior, they would be allowed to join MTF Sigma-66.

Just in time, an SATACH-3 "Eagle" had flown in and landed in the area, ready to take both the prisoners and the three MTF Alpha-1 units. Yōsai looked back at the citizens of Italica and noticed how many of them were watching "Eagle" and the other MTF units. He then looked back up to the wall to see Princess Pina there and smiled at her, she grimaced as she knew what he expected of her now that the contracted was signed. Yōsai then walked up to Itami and pointed to the prisoners he collected.

"Here Itami, escort them to the nearest chopper at once."

"Uh, yes sir." Yōsai then noticed the injury on Itami's face.

"Itami, what the hell happened to your eye?" Itami, looked back at Rory who was walking around seeming to be in a bad mood.

"Oh... Well in that case you probably deserved it, even if you didn't don't go getting revenge. She's under the Foundation's protection and your still in MTF Sigma-66 remember?"

"Of course, sir, but for the record I'm not some low life that would go attacking a little girl."

"... Itami, you are aware Rory is the farthest thing from a "little girl" right?"

"Uh... Yeah." Yōsai just sighed, Itami was considered the most promising member of MTF Sigma-66 which said a lot about the rest considering he was a lazy bum and an idiot.

"You know commander, you picked a lot of girls for imprisonment." Yōsai then turned to see Kurokawa smiling at him. Yōsai frowned as he really didn't like Kurokawa due to how she allowed her emotions to come first before her mission or the logic around her. Itami knew this and panicked, if Yōsai got pissed off by Kurokawa again but before he could drag her away Yōsai raised his hand to signal Itami to stay quiet. Yōsai then smiled at Kurokawa before speaking.

"Well, I made sure to pick out those of various species and they all just so happened to be females so it's a good thing to prioritize getting them."

"I see, but I wonder if it's for the Foundation's research or your research." Itami now lost all his colors, Kurokawa was walking into the tiger's maw and quite possibly dragging the rest of them into it.

"I... I don't understand what you mean? Please explain Kurokawa."

"Well, it might be rude of me to say, but as a man who has the luxury of collecting people that perhaps this is an excuse to fulfill some special tastes and other such inappropriate disrespectful reasons." Yōsai was still smiling in silence for a minute leaving Itami in silent suspense. Kurokawa thought he was silent with embarrassment and guilt, so she was about to walk away with pride before Yōsai suddenly grabbed her by the throat. Suddenly he opened his eyes to show they were black with white pupils, making her look at him in horror as he choked her.

"Are you under the impression that I and all other men are simply slaves to our lust? Do you perhaps think that women must naturally be afraid of men or something? Kurokawa, let me make myself clear one more time, I am a High Commander. You are a measly trooper of MTF Sigma-66, the worst MTF might I add. The Foundation is not a democracy, you have no freedom here and if you push your luck again you won't be so lucky next time. do I make myself clear?"

"Augh... ack... let me... go..."

"I SAID DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!"

"YES! yes... " Yōsai then let her go and walked off Kurokawa then got up after trying to catch her breath but quickly got up and was about to yell at Yōsai but Itami stopped her.

"Wha-? Itami! How can you defend him after he nearly killed me?"

"Kurokawa, may I remind you ALL of our necks are on the line here? Why are you antagonizing him like that he really will kill us?"

"... Itami listen to yourself, what makes you think that Japanese man would kill his fellow countrymen. Especially a woman like myself?"

"Kurokawa... Was he not just about to kill you?" Kurokawa gently touched her neck in realization but then shook her head and glared at Itami in disappointment.

"Believe what you want, I did nothing wrong." She then walked away, or at least she was about to but the both of them heard screaming. They turned to MTF unit Alpha-1: Neko to see her scratching the back of the of the marauder prisoners. When she was done, she threw him to one of the Italica soldiers and they all saw she scratched on his back the Japanese Kanji "強姦犯" which translates to "rapist".

"Oh, right that bastard, he raped and killed that poor woman right."

"And in front of her husband no less, it's a shame the soldiers in black didn't show up the day before. Well at least that soldier in red made sure he'll never forget it."

"You sure you want to call it a soldier, it's more of a monster." Neko then turned to the two guards talking making them both jolt back in fear. Neko seemingly huffed as a lot of steam was let out of her helmet, but she turned forward again and just kept walking into the Eagle. Both guards then sighed in relief as if they just escaped the jaws of death. Itami sighed again, working in the Foundation was like working around monsters and crazy people yet they all treat you like you're the crazy one for having common sense. He looked at the guards as he escorted the prisoners to the Eagle, feeling glad that their suffering was over even though his suffering was probably going to continue for a while.

***

All the Units under Xio's command got back into the MGDB-4 "bulldogs" though they had to wait a little while for Lelei, Rory, and Tuka to get back from collecting money from the merchants. They were glad that they got so much money, but Lelei and Tuka felt it was wrong that they were going to keep it all and not share a cent with the Foundation. Even if it was by the Foundation's order it the two girls still felt it was wrong, though Tuka was the only one showing it. As for everyone else, the drive down the main road was quite at first however they had to slow down when a large troop of horses and their riders showed up. The two groups stopped in front of one another and the woman in charge of the horse riders had her horse go forward to speak to Xio in the front Bulldog.

"Pardon me but who are you men? What are those things you riding?"

"We're just mercenaries, we come from all over, so we collected a few interesting things like these wonderful carriages."

"... I see, why are you leaving Italica?"

"We just helped Princess Pina fight off a group of marauders. Now that we've been rewarded we're heading back home."

"You- You helped the princess you say?! I... I'm in your debt, thank you for-"

"Hey! Those are the soldiers in black!"

"What?!"

"What?" Xio and the leader looked back to one of the other women on the horses who was pointing to Xio and her units in fear.

"Thier the soldiers in black! They match the description! They're the monsters that took Alnus Hill they are the enemies of the empire!" Suddenly the all drew their swords and pointed it at the Bulldogs and by extension the soldiers within.

"Shit, we should get out of here before things get worse."

"Don't have to tell me twice, or at all actually, everyone get-"

"Hey put your swords down you idiots!" Before Xio could give orders on the radio she turned around to see one of her units out of the Bulldog and yelling at the women. He was one of the units within her team that were supposed to watch over Itami and the rest of MTF Sigma-66. However, right now he was acting like a complete idiot making Xio loose all of her colors.

"How dare you call me an idiot, you are our enemy!"

"We just saved your princess, dumbass. How does that make us your enemy?"

"Hmph, perhaps you didn't do so out of the kindness of your heart but to have her owe you some favors, am I wrong?" The trooper remained silent as he knew that was the exact truth.

"I stand corrected! You are our enemies! Seize them!" The leader pointed her sword at the Trooper, but he just grabbed it and pulled it off and by extension her off the horse.

"Don't point your sword at me bitch!" He raised his fist and threw it down to punch her in the face. She dodged just in time as his punch cracked the floor, she kicked him hard making his helmet fly off. She used the opportunity to grab a dagger and stab him in the neck, he stopped it before it went deep but he was still bleeding none the less.

"Fucking bitch!"

"Get her!"

"NO! ALL OF YOU STOP!" It was too late, Xio's pleas were drowned out by her own units running out of the Bulldogs and attacking the women. They all fought back with their own swords to cut up the Troopers while the Troopers only relied on their fists and strength. It was absolute chaos and shockingly all the MTF Sigma-66 units were staying in their vehicles on Xio's orders. One of the female knights walked up to bulldogs and pulled out Itami. Before he could react, she started kicking him in the face while calling him a coward. However, she then noticed Rory in the Bulldog and lost all of her colors out of shock.

"Oh? Did you finally decide to stop the chaos?" Yōsai pulled out his katana and pointed it right at the female knight's throat. She tried to raise her sword to slash it away but before moving it an inch the blade fell apart having been cut to pieces by Yōsai in mere nanoseconds. She then looked to Yōsai in fear while he was smiling but his eyebrow clearly twitching with great anger.

"How about we stop fighting and go back to Italica together. I think we both have much to discuss with the princess now. Wouldn't you agree?"

***

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT SHIT?!" Xio was yelling at all of her men while then were in the middle of the throne room of the capital. They were on one side of the room while the Order of the Rose were on the other side also lined up and looking down in shame. All of Xio's Troopers faces were covered in scrapes and cuts from the Knight's swords while the Knights had black eyes and bruises on their faces from the punches of the Troopers.

"Are you all colonizers or some shit?! You think that just because this is a new world we can do whatever the hell we want? Are you so shit for brains that you think you can beat up a bunch of girls because they got swords, and you got guns and stronger armor?! You fucking morons! Your supposed to be the ones that will suppress the destruction of MTF Sigma-66, not cause it! Speaking of MTF Sigma-66, I would demote you all to that level if you weren't such good troopers and such a decision would be a massive waist! But then again, I don't have the highest authority here, do I High Commander?" Xio turned to Yōsai who was standing in the back and though his eyes were closed, Princess Pina could tell he was facing her directly.

"I think it's quite obvious that this is a blunder on both sides. Thankfully I've already come up with a punishment that both sides can agree with. First off the Ladies from the Order of the Rose were the ones who instigated the fight but because of the agreement you signed princess they are technically our allies. As such I propose they receive aid from our resources, I guarantee it will bring them all to tip top shape in no time. Afterwards you can decide if the deserve to suffer more princess."

"Ah! Of course, Lord Yōsai! Leave it to me!" Everyone looked to Princess Pina in shock due to how she forced a smile to poorly hide the fact that she was deeply scared. Her knights form the Order of the Rose were also surprised; Princess Pina was brave but also logical. Even though they didn't have many fights but from their training alone it was obvious that an enemy who could scare Princess Pina just couldn't ever exist. Yet right now she was forcing a smile and sweating in fear at the sight of this Yōsai character. The Order of the Rose slightly turned their heads to glare at him, but Princess Pina quickly noticed this and glared at them in anger forcing them all to stand in line again out of fear and shame.

"As for our units who participated in the fight, they will receive medical attention from YOUR resources. That way their recovery will either be as slow or as fast as you desire it." Yōsai smiled as he knew there was no way Princess Pina's resources could stand on par with Foundation medication. As such his soldiers would have to suffer with using treatment from a medieval setting to recover. The MTF units under Xio knew this as well and started either groaning in annoyance or protesting in anger. However, they all shut their mouths instantly when Yōsai banged the end of his Saya into the ground. Pina shuttered as well, she unfortunately got the wrong idea, thinking this was a test of her loyalty. She believed that if she and her maids failed to make the MTF units comfortable he would simply snap his fingers and the Monsters in Red Armor would rush in and kill them all.

"O- O- Of course! Lord Yōsai, you can leave it ALL to us!" Princess Pina was nodding almost like a crazed person which confused Yōsai as much as it did everyone else in the room.

***

Just like that Princess Pina had her maids escort the injured MTF units which included everyone under Xio including Itami. The rest which consisted of Lelei, Tuka, Rory, and the other MTF Simga-66 units just stayed alongside the injured MTF units as they had nothing to do. The members of the Order of the Rose were healed rather quickly as Kurokawa just gave them basic regeneration medicine. Princess Pina and her knights were shocked at how quickly their wounds were disappearing. Though Princess Pina ruined the moment when she threw a cup at Bozes's head making her bleed.

"YOU DAMN MAGGOTS! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE?!"

"Princess! Why are you showing such hostility?! We fought against those barbarians and now that they know of our strength they called for a truce!"

"A truce? A TRUCE?! IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK HAPPENED?! No, no you idiotic maggots this is a test of loyalty! If we fail now their going to kill us all!"

"Princess how can you bow your head so easily to them? They're just a bunch of mercenaries."

"That's right! So what if they have horseless carriages made of steel, without that for cover they are nothing!" Suddenly the Princess started throwing more cups, silver platters, candles, candle holders, and even tiny statues at the Order of the Rose knights.

"You damn maggots! Those people are monsters gifted the power of unimaginable horrors! If we were to make enemies with them it will make the wrath of an ancient fire dragon look merciful in comparison!"

"Fire dragon? Princess you must be exaggerating?"

"DO I LOOK LIKE I'M FUCKNIG EXAGGERATING RIGHT NOW? WHY DO YOU THINK I WAS BEING SO SUBMISSIVE TO LORD YOSAI?! WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE AT THE MERCY OF A GOD WHO CAN KILL YOU WITH HIS FINGER! ... Let's not forget they are allies of Rory the reaper, if you won't believe they can kill us then will you believe she will? Especially since you Bozes kicked her beloved Sir Itami in the face?" Bozes lost all of her colors at the idea of making an immortal Apostle like Rory her enemy.

"B- B- But that man was a weakling surely he had no association with a powerful demi-god like Rory."

"Unfortunately, my beautiful Bozes that's far from the truth." The Princess and her Order of the Rose Knights looked to the hallway to see a single MTF Sigma-66 units walking into the great hall.

"Uh, I'm sorry who are you sir?"

"You don't have to give me any respect Princess Pina, I am now a disgraced warrior trying to find his redemption under the army of the SCP Foundation. Though you might now me better-" Duran then took off his helmet to show that not only was all his wounds healed but he was as young as a health 20-year-old instead of the old man Pina knew. However, despite his massive appearance change she could still recognize him and was shocked as a result.

"As the disgraced lord of Clan Elbe."

"Lord Duran?! But... But you died in the battle on Alnus Hill."

"Died? HA! At first that was my desire especially when the SCP Foundation took me in. I figured they were going to torture me first for the fun of it then again for information. But they didn't instead they demanded I said every word I knew and every letter in the alphabet. They even took my blood and gave me medicine. some of it made me sick but as soon as it did, they just gave me more and in seconds I was better. Clearly, they were having all sorts of experiments with me, like a witch sacrificing her hen. Except I'm not dead, in fact! Even after my limbs were blasted off." Duran then pulled off his glove and showed a mechanical hand.

"I've never been more alive."

"What... What is that?"

"Ancient Dwarven technology before the Gods demanded all the Demi-Gods destroy their great work. Though this technology is quite possibly more powerful. Strange though according to what Lord Yōsai told me being a MTF Sigma-66 member I don't deserve such an advanced prize yet here I got one. And that's only my left arm and leg, look at my face, even my body is within the prime of my youth quite astounding witchcraft if I do say so myself. I would have surrendered willingly if I knew aligning with the Foundation contained such benefits."

"You're a soldier of the SCP Foundation? But what about your domain?!"

"Well according to you I died. Besides what could be done anyways, all my vassals abandoned me. I would have lost all my power regardless, even my most loyal subjects would have no choice but to leave me if they wanted to survive. The most unfortunate part was that the marauders that were slaughtered the other day might have been some of my previous subjects... May Hardy have mercy."

"... So you a lord was given great benefits despite being assigned to one of the worst uh..."

"MTF units. I believe it's a uh, lesser name for Mobile Task Force. The name of the many, MANY armies under the SCP Foundation. Each one is supposed to specialize in a different field but yes, Sigma-66 is considered the worst."

"Yet you were still given privileges fitting for a king. Not to mention they were able to convince Rory the reaper a well-known servant of Emroy to join their side. Good news, Maggots, its seems I found a worthy punishment for you."

"Pri- Princess?"

"Bozes, you beat up Sir Itami and Panche, you attacked another MTF unit under Lady Xio. You are to offer your bodies to them both." Both women of the Order of the Rose looked at Princess Pina in shock while she smiled deviously at them.

"Oh? Are you going to refuse? Do you perhaps wish for the other knights under your command steal your punishment form you?" The other knights grimaced in shock, to which both Bozes and Panche were quickly wounded in their pride. They both then lowered their heads in shame and submission.

"We understand Princess, we will devout our bodies and soul to pleasing this Ess-Cee-Pee Foundation."

"Good, the Foundation seems to desire to have secret ties to the Empire so as daughters of a Marquis and a Baron, as well as your beauty, you will be impossible for them to resist. Make that your advantage, do whatever the desire and make them feel like they're the ones in charge. We'll secretly have them under your fingers and maybe gain a secret win for the Empire" Both girls looked at each other and managed to smile proudly when they agreed with the Princess. Duran however was filled with disappointment and guilt as he heard them talk. Mainly because he remembered that there were recording devices in his gear and thus the Foundation heard everything Princess Pina just said.

***

"ITAMI HOLDS THE RANGER BADGE?!" Currently everyone who was injured was in a bed within one of the grand halls. The maids of the building were caring for the MTF units though to various degrees of success as those that tried to flirt or show their gratitude toward the Foundation were met with hostility. The MTF units were quite grouchy as most of them never had to deal with such injuries for this long as standard Foundation medicine would have healed them by now. Though it was the punishment given to them all by High Commander Yōsai himself so there was nothing they could do. Thankfully the worst any of them did was tell the maids to screw off when they were done bandaging their wounds.

However, one thing that drowned out all of their annoyance and pain was Kuribayashi screaming after finding out that Itami had the ranger badge. She was talking about how she was surprised Itami was still alive but one of the other Sigma-66 units told her it was probably because of his high rank during his time at the JSDF leading to the mention of the badge. Kuribayashi was quickly in tears saying, "it's not true!" over and over again while holding her head like everything around her was shaking. She curled up into a ball as if her entire world view was shattered which left Kaneki concerned and Xio confused.

"Uh? A ranger? What does that mean?" Xio turned to Kaneki for questioning as he was the only one who could answer properly having been a JSDF trooper like them before being in the Foundation.

"Oh, it's a high honor within the JSDF, Captain. Those who receive the ranger badge only does so after going through hellish training and acquire a body and mind of steel. Essentially being a great warrior while also a deadly assassin, that's what it means to be a ranger."

"Huh? So, it's the best of the best within the JSDF, right?"

"... I guess? It wasn't really that hard for me to get it." Everyone in Sigma-66 looked at Kaneki in shock at how he talked so casually about being a ranger within the JSDF.

"Oh? So, it's not that special? Well in that case I guess it's obvious why even an idiot like Itami got in." Kuribayashi's jaw dropped as Xio just walked away. She then crawled to Kaneki and clung to him making him look at her with confusion and concern.

"Kaneki-kuuun! How can you say something like that? Aren't you a Japanese Man?"

"Kuribayashi-san, please don't use such an embarrassing honorific when addressing me, also I'm just giving the facts, being a ranger is nothing compared to being an actual MTF unit within the Foundation."

"But still Kaneki-san, what you said was insulting to the JSDF, don't you have any patriotism?" Kaneki then turned to Kurokawa who was talking to him now, but to her shock, he shrugged.

"Sorry, Kurokawa-san. In the Foundation you learn to abandon patriotism. The Foundation wants to protect ALL of humanity form anomalous threats. Prioritizing a single country over the sake of others, even if it's your home country, is considered weakness and stupidity." Kurokawa wanted to protest as first but the more she thought about it the more it sounded just. Granted to call patriotism a weakness and stupid sounded barbaric to her. But then again, High Commander Yōsai was willing to nearly choke her to death for merely telling a joke so perhaps it was foolish of her to try to see chivalry within the Foundation. Instead, she would just praise them for the few honorable aspects they had and hope her words would be reached by greater minds eventually.

"I- I'm MTF Sigma-66 Trooper Toshi Kurata!" Everyone then turned to Kurata who was currently yelling at Persia the maid who was a cat demi human.

"I am 21 years old and single! Completely single! So nice to meet you Persia-san!"

"... I see! Likewise, Mr Kurata! Nya!" Kurata smiled like a perverted idiot when he heard Pursia add the nya at the end of her sentence. Xio looked at Kurata with disappointment but after thinking about it she signed while smiling at him. Though it was obvious to her that the dork didn't stand a chance with Persia, but it was better than him being a lolicon predator.

However, things only got weird when Bozes and Panche entered the hall while wearing what looked to be seductive night gowns. The MTF units looked at the two girls in shock then each other in confusion. Kurata and Itami were looking at the sight particularly with delight, but Kuribayashi quickly hit them both. Xio was actually glad for Kuribayashi at times like this, in fact if she didn't complain all the time, she might have been a better soldier than Itami. Panche walked to the MTF unit she tried to kill earlier while Bozes walked to Itami.

"Uh... I uh... I came to escort you to a more private room to uh... show how sorry I am with my transgressions with... my body... Do you accept? S- Sir Itami?" Itami looked at Bozes shocked then to Xio who also looked at him with the same confusion. However, before either of them could say anything Kuribayashi suddenly started choking Itami out of nowhere.

"You otaku pervert! Don't you dare say yes! I swear if you do I'll cut off your think and stuff it down your-!"

"Kuribayashi! That's enough!" Kuribayashi shuttered and backed off when she heard Yōsai yelling at her like that. She saw what he did to Kurokawa and knew he wouldn't hesitate to do the same to her. Yōsai then stood up and Kuribayashi, Xio, and Kaneki backed away in fear while Yōsai approached Bozes. She stood her ground and faced him with determination, she still saw him as an enemy and not someone who Princess Pina should fear. However, Princess Pina did fear him so perhaps she should remain vigilant and show respect.

"This, I'm sure, is flattering on Itami's behalf but its really not necessary, please tell Princess Pina no one needs to offer any flesh to repair the damage to our relationship with the Foundation." Bozes was actually relived and smiled as once again it seemed the Foundation was merely trying to save face as they knew they couldn't stand against the Empire.

"So that means we are at a truce?"

"Oh no far from it, there will have to be repercussions especially for the Princess after the events of today." Bozes backed up by a step and looked at Yōsai with fear while he continued to smile with his eyes gently closed.

"There's also this matter to discuss of course." Yōsai showed a device on his wrist and pressed a button, suddenly the recording of Princess Pina plotting to use pillow talk to gain an advantage over the Foundation started playing. Bozes was now shaking and swearing in fear, she recognized Pina's voice yet as far as she could tell there was no device or magic spell that could record voices like that. Even if there was there should have been no way for Yōsai to have it, yet he was playing it for her to see.

"It seems the Empire is more resilient in its desire to destroy than I thought, perhaps the Foundation really did underestimate its enemy this time. We'll be sure to remember this embarrassing failure of ours and be a little more... proactive next time." Bozes didn't know how but it seemed that single word was given a massive amount of power. Yōsai was only barely taller than her but right now it felt like he was so large she could only look at his shoes which were dangerously close to squashing her like a microscopic bug. Xio was terrified too, Yōsai was supposed to be one of the nicest High Commanders besides Paker, but right now he seemed no different than a member of the O5 Council. I guess all the Level 5 Clearance are like vengeful gods, she thought to herself while trying to calm down.

"I said no bitch!" Everyone then turned to the other MTF unit who was yelling at Panche.

"H- H- How dare you! Do you know who I am?"

"... I don't know, who are you?"

"I am the daughter of-"

"Wait! I just realized something! I don't give a fuck who you are, get out of my sight bitch. Before I give you another black eye on that ugly face of yours." This was the first time Panche was called ugly, even if it was a lie created only for an insult, it hurt her pride a lot. Panche then picked him in the crouch which did hurt him a lot but also hurt her a little as well since she wasn't wearing her armor.

"Aurgh! Alright bitch, you wanna go!" He quickly turned around and punched her in the stomach. As such backed off in pain the other MTF units started cheering encouraging him to kick her ass. Xio and Bozes tried to stop this but Yōsai placed a hand on both their shoulders to stop them.

"Let's see how this goes, perhaps it can be a learning experience." Xio just sighed in disappointment while backing off, Bozes was shocked but did so as well. Bozes then looked at Xio in pity, a woman who was clearly strong but under the control of a man, perhapse she could liberate her and Xio could join the Order of the Rose. Granted she was not the daughter of a noble but if she joined their order they could find her a good husband.

Meanwhile the fight continued when the MTF unit charged at Panche but she anticipated his attack and punched him in the throat. As he started gasping for air, she managed to punch him three times in the face, but he stopped her for the fourth time and headbutted her face. This made all the bed ridden MTF units cheer out loud which only angered Panche, she quickly kicked him in the shin and since he had no armor on, he felt the full force and screamed out in pain. She then ran past him and grabbed a vase; he chased after her only to get hit on the head with the same vase.

Despite the bad head injury, he grabbed her but the waist and threw her over him making her back land on the ground hard. He got on his knees trying to catch his breath but before he could Pancha got on top of his back and started digging her nails into his throat. She was getting close to puncturing him but Yōsai quickly showed up and gently pulled her off him.

"I think that's enough dear, no more fighting." The MTF unit quickly got up to retaliate but shuttered in fear as he saw Yōsai facing him with a frown.

"This is the second time you have gotten into a fight Jilpa." Jilpa lowered his head and nodded hopping to prevent himself from invoking Yōsai's wrath. Yōsai just sighed which made everyone think he was willing to let it go only for him to smack Jilpa on the back of his lowered head. The hit not only made a large sound but caused Jilpa's head to bleed, though he didn't dare move.

"Haaa... Alright that's enough all medics go ahead and start treating everyone." All the MTF units remained silent though they looked at one another and smiled in relief knowing their annoying pain would soon be over. Yōsai didn't bother to notice as he turned around and walked to Pancha and Bozes, smiling at them while they looked at him in fear as both had witness, all-be-it a small glimpse, of his terrifying power.

"As for you two, please get dressed, I think its time to have another talk with the Princess."

***

Yōsai explained the recording he got as well as the fight between Panche and Bozes. He told the Princess that there was no need to worry but obviously things were going to get complicated so perhaps the Foundation would need to visit again to settle the issues once and for all. Yōsai tried to make it clear both sides screwed up and as such he was not going to hold it against her for the pillow talk scheme she had. However, once again she mistook it for an indirect threat and possibly blackmail. Furthermore, when he tried to reassure her that as a High Commander, he could speak on her behalf to the O5 Council. Princess Pina misunderstood this as well thinking these O5 Councilmen or whatever were the rulers of the Foundation and thus like the emperor had the final say on everything. If he were to report this blunder even if he included the faults of the Foundation, there was no doubt in her mind they would spin it all around to being the Empire's fault and use it as an excuse to conquer them all.

"In that case I shall come with you!"

"Oh of course Princess... wait what?"

"I uh... I feel this is something I must apologize about personally! Its was mostly the Empires fault after all."

"... Uh, Princess Pina, I know the contract said there would be grave consequences if it was ever void by your misdeeds, but it was only sighed today so nothing is official. Really you don't have to worry anymore please just save your strength today and let us send another envoy a different day."

"Will you send the monsters in red before or after that?"

"What?"

"Ah! Ahem, I mean, please indulge me on this simple task Lord Yōsai! Your original goal was to establish ties with the Empire, right? I simply want to help you achieve this task! Remember I'm also doing this for selfish reasons as well, so you know I'm determined to see this through!" Yōsai just looked at Princess Pina confused them to Xio who shrugged as she wasn't sure why Pina was being like this either. Mainly Yōsai didn't want Pina to come because if she did she would have to talk to the O5 directly. By directly he meant through a computer screen with a distorted voice and the only thing on the screen the SCP Logo. Still, from personal experience even hearing their voices was enough to make a mere mortal like Pina be crushed by their wrath. Though on the other hand he had to give them something and this whole blunder was not going to make them happy so unfortunately Pina was giving him an offer he couldn't refuse.

"Ha... Alright, alright, you can come with, actually the O5 might be happy to see you."

"R- Really?! Then I will prepare at once! Hamilton! You will be my representative in the governor election until I'm gone! Panche and Bozes will remain in charge of the Order of the Rose, please maintain the peace and order while I'm gone. I alone will go to Alnus! The Capital of the Foundation." Upon saying this Bozes and Panche quickly begged her to take them though she only agreed to Bozes. As for Panche she demanded she apologize to Jilpa at once.

"Uh, actually Princess, I think it should be reversed." Yōsai turned to Jilpa, and he walked forward without being ordered. Once he met Panche halfway he sighed but started speaking.

"I'm sorry I let my aggression towards you get the better of me. The Foundation's meant to be an organization that secures, contains, and protects... I failed to protect you in any meaningful way and I truely am sorry... Though I'm also sorry for another reason-" Panche looked at Jipla in confusion to which he smiled and switched his translator to his original language.

"自从你打败了我，我想我已经爱上你了." Yōsai's eyes widened, and he slapped Jipla in the back of the head while Xio covered her forehead in disappointment. The other MTF units started chuckling and so did Itami though he stopped when Kurokawa glared at him. Meanwhile Panche, Bozes, Pina and the others were left in confusion as to what Jipla said.

"Ahem! Anyways let's get ready to move out."

***

No one got an ounce of sleep due to the massive blunder, instead they spent the entire night getting ready to head back to Site-GATE. They were also given expressed orders from the O5 Council themselves to ensure that Princess Pina was not hurt in any way. The majority of Sigma-66 never heard of the O5 Council but by the sounds of things it wasn't wise to anger them. Itami did hear of the O5 though he didn't know it was a council and he assumed they were only merely the main government body of the Foundation while people like Yōsai served more specific fields like military. However, judging by how the Foundation operated and how scared Xio and even Yōsai seemed of them; perhaps, they were much, much stronger almost like kings and queens of the Foundation. Maybe that was an exaggeration but at this point Itami couldn't know what was real and was false within the Foundation anymore.

Finally, after preparations were complete and so was Princess Pina, she started was walking towards one of the MGDB-4 "bulldogs". She had bags under her eyes due to a lack of sleep, but she was determined none the less to get to Alnus hill and meet with the rulers of the Foundation. Because she was a VIP, she was given the same ride as Lelei, Tuka, and Rory, all of which who had just woken up after being allowed to sleep the entire time since they were also VIP's. There were only four other MTF units under Xio as well as the front seat rider and the driver with them.

Bozes was weary of these soldiers at first, but Pina elbowed her to be quiet and she did so while lowering her head in shame. Though what really put her at ease was that the MTF Troopers lowered their heads as she and the Princess passed them by. Perhaps it was Yōsai instilling fear into them or maybe the honorable Captain Xio disciplining them, either way it made the trip easier for both Bozes and the princess.

***

"Princess! We're here at Alnus Hill!"

"We are? How could we have traveled that fast?"

"Uh... Princess, I don't think the speed should be our main concern." Pina looked at Bozes in confusion then out one of the windows. She was shocked by what she saw and quickly looked to the front view window of the driver's seat. She saw buildings made of stone and steel both of which seemed to be created with great forging and craftsman skills. There were MTF units marching around and a few holding D Class in chains ordering them to keep carrying supplies. This scared both Bozes and the Princess as it was no different to the Empire enslaving demi-humans for cannon fodder soldiers, slave labor, and even sex. Yet these D Class were human, so if the Foundation wasn't above enslaving its own kind, then it was safe to assume that she and the rest of the empire could suffer a similar or worse fate if they failed to appease this O5 Council.

However, both of them were now focused on how each of the MTF units were wearing black armor and had those strange long wands. Princess Pina looked to one of the MTF units who seemed to not be focusing on her but she couldn't tell due to their helmet. She doubted that asking for information would lead to a straight answer, but she had to try.

"Ahem, I uh, I was always curious about those wands you're always carrying how does it work?" The MTF unit looked at Princess Pina in confusion then at his rifle, once he processed what she meant he laughed and muttered "fucking rodent" under his breath.

"Don't bother with that one, he's a Foundationist." Princess Pina then turned to Lelei.

"Foundationist? I don't understand? Does that mean he's more loyal?" Lelei shook her head she then turned to the MTF unit next to her and whispered something. The MTF unit looked at her shocked but then nodded and signaled to the other MTF units to turn off the component in their translation collars that would allow them to understand everything Pina and Lelei said. The MTF unit that Pina spoke took a few moments to obey the command but did so eventually knowing he had no choice.

"Wha- What did you just do?"

"I told him this was a private conversation, and it would be beneficial your upcoming confrontation with the O5 Council." Pina and Bozes was shocked that a native like Lelei could have the authority to make such a request. Pina smiled as this was beneficial to her and the empire to have a citizen within the Foundation with such political power.

"Now regarding your question these are not wands but weapons." Pina and Bozes looked at one another in shock, if it was a weapon then it could be replicated, and mass produced. Furthermore, it meant no mana was required so it wasn't limited to just mages anyone could have one. Thankfully this meant that anyone could have one if they had the right connections or if push comes to shove, knows how to steal one.

"That's impossible please give up." Princess Pina looked back up at Lelei in confusion who continued to keep her emotionless expression.

"I can tell your thinking of stealing Foundation weapons; it won't work they keep a close eye on everything that happens here at Site-GATE. The only way to get anything here is through their approval."

"Ah! Wa- Wait! I wasn't actually-!"

"Also, their rifles are strong, but nothing compared to those." Lelei pointed to a one of the window at Pina's side, she and Bozes turned around just in time to see Foundation tanks rolling by. It was a HAT-21 “Bear” and both Pina and Bozes were in silent shock at its large size, and the fact that it was covered in weapons. Suddenly it raised its primary cannon, aimed, and fired suddenly scaring both Bozes and Pina. They looked to where it impacted and saw the explosion; thought as the dust cleared, they were horrified to see the target still standing.

It was a LRMSD-4 “Polar Bear” one of the only Foundation mech models in existence, but there was no way for Bozes, Pina, Lelei, Tuka, or Rory to know that. As such when the mech wiped the dust away and started walking around and even shot down some set up targets with the machine guns attached to its arms they were shocked.

"I... I don't believe it... Duran was right, not even dwarves have this kind of power. Metal Wyverns, giant metal turtles with guns on their shells, and now even golems with armor so strong not even a mighty explosion can destroy it?"

"Wrong, those are not animals or golems, they are machines created entirely by the Foundation." Princess Pina looked at Lelei in shock.

"Ho- How did they make them? Can they make more? Are these their strongest weapons?"

"... I don't know."

"Princess, I don't see any magic users anywhere. I know the Empire is not well invested in magic, but maybe we can-"

"You'll have to give up on that are as well. I never personally seen one, but I heard they have a Department within the Foundation devoted entirely to magic. They even have two entire MTF's devoted to magic. Beta-777 "Hecate's Spear" and Hecate-Alpha "Real Magic" both are considered strong and use two different types of magic. Though what types those are and how they work I don't know. It's also possible there are others that use magic but not as much as the former two." Now Pina and Bozes were completely speechless and soon slumped in defeat.

"I don't understand, why did the Foundation have to be on Alnus hill. Why did the Empire have to attack them so many times? Why did we make such a foolish decision."

"Indeed the Empire has stepped on the Griffon's tail. Actually no, the Empire has poked the Dragon that is the Foundation. I would know the Foundation once fought the ancient Fire Dragon and chased it away. It was even one of the weakest MTFs."

"Ah! Even so! How dare a civilian of the Empire say such a thing! Is now the time to be insulting your Emperor when we are in a crisis!"

"... I'm from the Rurudo clan, a nomad. I have nothing to do with the empire."

"Me too, I'm an elf by the way! Also, I haven't forgotten how the Empire used to persecute elves so don't beg me to vouch for you!" Pina looked hurt at the two of them she then looked to Rory who smirked at her.

"Sorry, but the Foundation has made it clear their domain of work is within the darkness, and as an apostle of Emroy I have agreed to allow them to reside within my master's domain and by his blessing. I normally don't like to take sides but if I'm being honest, if we were given the order, I would have helped the Foundation in wiping out the Empire, be grateful for Lord Yōsai's and Lady Xio's mercy." Bozes wanted to yell at them, but she knew that to yell at Rory the Reaper was a death sentence. Furthermore, she and Lelei as well as Tuka were considered VIPs of the Foundation so doing so was probably the same as the entire Empire declaring war. Princess Pina however quickly inhaled and exhaled while sitting up straight, she then faced the three girls with determination.

"I am grateful for the Foundation's mercy and will do everything within my power to make the Empire and the Foundation allies. Though I'll have to think of something the Foundation want's hm... Perhaps they would want more resources to help build up Alnus hill because all I see are a few houses and some barely finished walls."

"Oh no, this is the exterior of Site-GATE."

"Site... Gate?"

"Correct, the area where the Foundation has a foothold on this world. Though this is just the outer area where they plan to create military bases, farming land, living housing, and mining areas. That right there is the true Site-GATE." Lelei pointed to the front and Pina and Bozes looked forward to seeing what it was she was pointing at. However, to their shock they saw a large fortress like area that was almost as large yet clearly more reinforced than the Empire's capital castle. The walls stood so high, among them were cannons like on the tanks, there were sentry towers with men made of metal with rifles, and more turrets on the ground as well. Pina almost let her jaw drop but she hardened her heart, and let it instead be filled with determination. She HAD to get the Foundation on their side, because the only other alternative was war. A war, the Empire could not hope to survive.

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