6th of Piscian, 171st NLC. Unnamed World. 07:00 of morning.
The mission to save Perlashia begins. As they fly on a Chopper, Princess Lyza begins telling the details that lead to her runaway. The SPF Troops learned that her Home Kingdom's Royal Army troops were staging a coup against her Family and is colluding with the Bandits to gain power, kill her Parents and forced Lyza into Marriage to a High Knight. The SPF Troops simply nod to her talking.
Vera: So that's how you took an escape using a Hot Air Balloon and entered the Lolilandic Airspace without realizing right?
Lyza: I-uh. I use a High Magic for escape. I thought the Portal Gate Spell I casted would bring me somewhere faraway but.....
Vera: You ended up in one of the Regions of my Country.
Lyza: Exactly. What was that named again?
Vera: Fishpond Heights, Morskochelovek Ethno-Species Republic.
Lyza: Eh?
Vera: Fishpond Heights.
Lyza: Ah okay. Fishpond Heights.
Pilot: Sorry to interrupt but where do you want to land, Lieutenant?
Vera: I'll tell you once we have visual range on a walled city.
Pilot: Got it.
Lyza stands up to see what the pilot sees.
Lyza: There!! That's my Home.
Vera: Alright Pilot. Stop right here. We're dropping via ropes.
Pilot: Copy that! Standing to idle.
Lyza: Eh? Why stop flying now?
Vera: Because the traitors and their coherts will try to shoot this down and it will bad for us. We will lost our ride back home once it's over.
Lyza: I see but is it safe?
Vera: It is. Just watch and do what I'm going to do.
Lyza: *nods*
Vera then grab the rappeling hook and clipped it. She then give Lyza a spare clip and told to hold the rope firmly. The other SPF Troops dropped an inflatable pad already, jumped into it and leave it in case Lyza loses her grip on the rope. The inflatable pad was originally intended to SPF Troops to jump directly without ropes but the Lieutenant prefers the rope. As expected Lyza panicked at the sight of high ground and loss her grip. Not realizing about the Inflatable pad. The Princess was lucky it was around. The Lieutenant rappled lastly.
?: Man. The Lieutenant is so Old fashioned.
?: Let her be, girl.
?: Oh! The Princess fell on the pad.
After rappeling, the SPF deflate the pad, fold it and toss it back to the chopper as it slowly descends. Then left immediately afterwards.
Pilot: I'll circle back with Reinforcements. Good luck.
Vera switched her translator pendant off and starts discussion with her comrades in Lolilandic about the objectives and how they planned to win the Operation. She then turned the pendant on again and.....
Vera: Princess Lyza. Take point. We'll follow.
Lyza: Okay! *unsheaths her weapon*
?: Nice Spear by the way.
Lyza: It's my Magical Lance. The Magnius.
Vera: On formation now! Move! Move!
Meanwhile on the otherside of the Palace.
?: Sir High Knight!!!
?: What? What is it?
?: We got a strange object just flying around near the forest and.....
?: And?
?: They dropped something strange. And some strange black figure jumped out of the object....
?: There's the Princess with them?
?: What? Princess Lyza?
?: Yes.
?: Where?
The soldier pointed out where he saw the chopper, Princess Lyza and the SPF, but all are gone.
?: Is this some kind of joke? I don't see anything here.
?: But I- wait hold on.
?: Hmm?
?: They're probably heading here right now.
?: Alright then.
The traitorous High Knight went to bell alarm and ring it. Everyone heard the bell. Even Lyza and the SPF Troops whom moving at the back of the Palace.
Lyza: Looks like they knew we're here.
?: Kinda knew that after our drop.
?: Yeah. Our Chopper is already enough giveaway.
Vera: Looks like we'll gonna need to take extra caution now. Comrades. If you can utilize Mana, switch to M mode and set to S.
Everyone: Roger.
Lyza didn't knew what M and S mean, but assumed she is referring to prepare to fight. In reality, it was meant to switch to Mana mode in Semi Auto fire. The R34M is the current Standard Issue Assault Rifle capable of utilizing both Conventional Rifle Ammo (6.18x34mm Sregs rounds) and Magical Energy. It was the latest cutting edge in terms of Lolilandic Technology. A perfect hybrid of Ancient era Magic passed from their Fairy and Elf allies and their own Advance Scientific Tech. The R34M uses the system which allows to accept either. Its design were similar to the Original R34 Rifle, being an Open Bolt, Gas operated System, except it has a small trigger in the barrel which causes the charging bolt to move backward as the projectile propels out, and can triggered by either Magical Energy or Ammo round itself. When used in M mode, it can be reloaded by user by just channeling the mana while pulling the charging handle.
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?: How about you, Captain. Can you utilize Mana yourself?
Vera: Sadly no.
?: Then you can have our Mags.
Vera: I'll take your offer, Comrade Corporal.
The SPF Troops gave 3 Magazines each to Vera and to another one as it turns out. Only Vera and the other one aren't capable of utilizing Magic, while rest can. Lyza meanwhile were too focused on the front as everyone runs.
Lyza: This way, girls.
Lyza and the SPF Troops finally made inside without any contact so far. This is where Lyza wanted to do something.
Lyza: I need to find my parents. They're might be somewhere in the Palace.
Vera: Tell us the layout and we'll try to find them.
?: And take down the targets too.
Lyza complied. She then advise the SPF Troops to gather as many mana potions as possible as she assumed that the conspirators are around thousand.
Vera: Thanks for the tip.
Lyza: By the way. Where to regroup once my Parents are found?
?: In your room, no?
Lyza: Okay!
The group splitted Lyza joined Vera and the other two. They went to the hall on the left and check the rooms. Instead of parents. They find other hostages. Those that are still loyal to the Pearlashian Royal Family, including Lyza's friends, Palace Maids and her younger brother whose heavily injured.
?: Princess?
Lyza: Shhhh!! Keep it down alright.
?: Sister?
Lyza: What happened to you? Luke?
Luke: They.... They beat me to tell where you at but they failed.
Lyza: Those bastards.
? (In Lolilandic): Sounds we have than the Princess' Parents to save.
? (In Lolilandic): True.
Luke: By the way. Who are these... Small black strangers, Sister?
Lyza: A help I got when I entered the other side of Portal Gate spell I've used.
Luke: I see.. Wait are you serious?
Lyza: Yes. Initially used it to escape and hide. Then- agh! Long story. I'll tell later.
Luke: Okay but. Why they look like that?
Lyza: Its their uniform maybe?
Luke: Okay.
Vera interceed and tells Lyza they'll move to next room. Lyza asked to have them secured, which she agrees and sent the other two to watch the others as they moved to the Princess' room. The rest of SPF Troops checked other rooms but found nothing and only hostiles which they all put down. One team went underground and found Lyza's Parents.
?: Who? Who are you black strangers?
?: You must be the King, yes?
?: I am. Are you here to save us?
?: Yes. But keep it quiet okay. We'll get you out. Please move away a bit. We'll break it open.
The King and Queen complied. They breached the gates and get the two.
?: Follow us. We'll take you to the Princess' room.
?: Why there?
?: She's waiting, sir.
?: She? You mean-
?: Yes your daughter is safe. She brought us here.
?: I dunno how but thank goodness then.
But the team were spotted by several hostiles.
?: What the?
?: CONTACT!!
*Bursts of R34M*
The SPF Soldiers fired their Rifles and.....
?: Hurry your Highness. Before they brought more of them
?: We better.
The team rushed their way to the Princess' room. They made it safe the reunion happens. While Lyza and her Parents were happy to see each other again, the three radio'd Vera and others. Meanwhile back in Lolilandia.
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Eastern Military District, Morskochelovek ESR, Lolilandia. 09:30 of morning.
The situation regarding Pearlashia has reached enough to the High Command. As much as they want to keep it classified as possible. The Operation set in another world cannot be kept as Clandestine as intended, due to other parties in the other side that might jeopardize the Operation. So they decide to deploy the LPA's Airborne Infantry and additional SPF Troops to help out the Squad. The supposedly limited Air Support has also removed to avoid possible civilian casualties. To added effect. Mobile Radar and a temporary base are to built to guide the Airborne and SPF to this Sudden Mission.
District Commander: Remember the Objective. Provide support and get our Troops home. I assume they to chew more than they can bite since I assume they might be stumble on an Enemy country and seriously outnumbered. Questions?
Everyone: Negative, Madam.
District Commander: Alright. Fall in and prepare to move.
Since the Portal is in the topside of Sharksfin Mountain, Choppers were to used to deliver things needed for temporary base like Cargo, Mobile Radar and etc. And transport plane for the Troops. Back to the Pearlashian Palace.
Vera: What now, Princess?
?: Yes, what now, my daughter.
Lyza: Kill everyone. Including that High Knight.
?: Are you sure, my Daughter?
Lyza: Words won't work anymore at this point. So Miss Vera... err.. I mean Lieutenant. Do what you have to do. Take them down. All of them?
Vera: Will do. (Switches to Lolilandic) You four. Stay on this room and protect the civilians. The rest you on me. We're going to fight now.
SPF Troops: Uoh!!!
Vera: Let's move!!!!
Vera and the other four leave the room. This time to take the battle themselves. It only take a short time for Vera and the Enemy to meet at the King's chambers.
?: Huh? Who are you little strangers?
Vera (in Lolilandic): Weapons free!!!
The Lolilandics brought gun in a sword fight at the King's chambers. They were only conspirators. Former Royal Army loyal to the High Knight and paid Bandits to work with. The latter were clearly unprepared. Meanwhile the others outside of the Palace were all unaware to the whole situation. Some where to go back inside the Palace to "cool off" by toying the Palace Maids, only to find their fellows dead, and the sight of small sized Black Figure groups killing them.
?: INTRUDERS!!!!!!! WE HAVE INTRUD-
He shouted loud enough for him to be heard before getting shot. The others yell as well to rally the rest to deal with the Vera and her team. The High Knight joins them.
?: Comrade Lieutenant!!!
Vera: I know. Line up and prepare to engage.
SPF Troops: Roger!!
?: I dunno who are you and what kind of weapons you have. But I'll have head on spike. Men! Take them alive.
Everyone: Yes sir!
Vera (in Lolilandic): FIRE!!!!!!!
*Loud bursts of unsupressed R34M*
The men fall quickly like the dead flies. The High Knight was so surprised he didn't realize a shot penetrate to one of his men and hit his right arm.
?: What the? What kind of weapon is that exactly?! Krgggggh. LYZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His scream is loud everyone heard it, even in the Princess' room. Vera and her team were stunned briefly. Then continue to open fire and aimed at his arms and legs to prevent him from fighting. One of SPF aimed at the croutch and fired a 2-round burst. The traitorous High Knight is down. Vera had an idea.
Vera: You want the Princess badly?
?: Good for you to realized that. You should know she's mine and mine only and I will do whatever it takes.
Vera: Whatever it takes you say? Alright. Tell me who paided you to do all of this stunt and I'll give Lyza to you myself.
?: And if I refuse?
Vera: I'll kill you. Simple as that.
?: Do it then!!
Vera: But you won't have her anymore. She might ended in someone else and...
?: No no no. NO!!!!!!
Vera: What's gonna be? Hmm?
?: I'll cooperate then. Just promise me Lyza is mine alone. Okay. You feminine sounded black stranger.
Vera: Alright. Tell me the details.
?: Arapanthema.
Vera: What's that?
?: Its another Kingdom and is the Enemy of of Pearlashia. Long time Nemesis in fact.
Vera: Why?
?: I was promised to be the King and to have Lyza as my wife and Pearlashia will be spared from their future invasion hehehe. Not even you can survive this.
Vera: Alright. Anything else I should know?
?: The king of Arapanthema wants this world under his rule. They are in fact view themselves as superior.
Vera: Very well.
?: Now tell me where is the- *gets shot in head*
Vera: Its a prank, my bad.
The others went out to peek what was going on. Lyza heard the conversation and was shocked for allowing the Lieutenant to give her to the High Knight at first, but after killing the High Knight, she is impressed again. And also terrified because of such allowing the offer just to make them talk and tell who's behind of all of this. Then the Radio Cracks up.
Pilot: Comrade Lieutenant. I'm here with reinforcements and the Order to take you home.
Vera: What the? Patch me up the Command. I want to have word with.
Pilot: Copy that.
Vera then talked to the Command and inform everything.
Landing Zone. Outside of Pearlashia. 02:00 of afternoon.
The Airborne Division Commander meet with Vera and the latter told everything that happened. As well as the Arapanthema too. As for Lyza and others, they were stunned in amazement at the sight of the Lolilandic Airborne Troops landing just outside of Pearlashia in "strange kind of fabric" (Parachutes)
?: Got it. But orders are orders. Sorry for ruining your stay.
Vera: I'm fine really. Our Mission is done anyways.
The Chopper that brought Vera's Squad has landed. The SPF Girls are heading home.
Lyza: Wait!!!!
Vera: Princess?
Lyza: Are you sure you want to leave now?
Vera: I have orders though. But don't worry. My Comrades from the Airborne Troops will handle Arapanthema.
Lyza: I see.
Vera: And uh. This is Captain Alena Mosina. Commander of 555th Airborne Infantry Division.
Lyza: Nice to mee you, Captain. You're from LPA right?
Alena: Yes indeed.
Vera: We're out now then. Happy hunting, Comrade.
Alena: Thanks.
The Chopper pilot flies the way out of Pearlashia. And from there, back to Lolilandia. On the other side though, the Arapanthema spies watching the whole scenario were so terrified at what happened and hurried back with a horse. Now that one Mission is done. Another one starts. The Arapanthema, Pearlashia's Mortal Enemy, will face a new Enemy. One that can potentially lead to their downfall.
To be continued.