Mob №53 [Are you guys idiots?]
After successfully capturing Fort Neimus, the recapture operation was progressing smoothly.
It seemed that the enemy had invested heavily in their air team, explaining the lack of ground resistance.
Perhaps they were relying on Fort Neimus.
However, upon reaching the Energy Plant, the progress of the recapture operation came to a halt.
Terrorists had barricaded themselves in the Energy Plant.
We couldn’t destroy the Energy Plant, as it would have dire consequences.
A focused beam might damage the facility, and a missile could cause a disaster. We had no choice but to entrust the ground forces entirely. Our role as ground support was to relay enemy movements from above and prevent aerial attacks on our allied ground forces.
The allied air team, which had been dealing with the enemy air team, had already eliminated the main forces. Twenty percent remained for search and pursuit, while the remaining eighty percent was on alert for any threats in the vicinity.
With a bit of unexpected time on our hands, I happened to witness something unpleasant.
I spotted the [Azure Sparrow Wasp].
Seeing Arthur and the [Black Devil], and especially Fialka, not hostile suggested they were on our side.
But dealing with that one would be a nightmare!
Luckily, they seemed unaware, so ignoring them was the best option.
The terrorists, however, were proving to be persistent.
If the fortune-teller’s words were true, the Nekirelma Star Kingdom’s military might be involved, or even the military itself.
Surrendering seemed even less likely now.
If they were purely terrorists, driven by twisted beliefs, surrendering wasn’t an option either.
They were likely waiting for reinforcements from the Nekirelma Star Kingdom, but reports indicated that the 5th and 7th fleets had annihilated a Nekirelma-looking fleet deployed around the planet. So, there would be no reinforcements for them.
There is no doubt that they will be able to retake the energy plant if they take their time, but we do not know how long it will take.
Waiting for the recapture of the Energy Plant was now the task for mercenaries like us, along with the private military and stationed troops.
Militia, being amateurs, would follow instructions from military personnel and mercenaries if explained properly.
Now, it was a waiting game, anticipating the terrorists’ escape and the actions of the ground forces.
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However, some couldn’t wait.
“Hey, you idiots! What the hell are you doing? Didn’t the air team instruct you to be cautious in the area?”
Suddenly, the Count’s angry voice echoed through the entire communication system, and everyone, probably, looked around.
In the next moment, several beams were fired at the Plant simultaneously, but fortunately, none hit the facility.
“If we finish them off, it’ll be a significant achievement, right? It’s a waste not to aim for it!”
“It’s war, right? Blowing up one of the plants won’t be a problem!”
“Let’s finish it quickly; I want a shower and drink sparkling wine!”
Those impatient ones attacking the Plant were the sun-loving guys from the air team.
It seemed they had no consideration for military regulations, understanding of the war situation, or the Count’s furious shouts.
Ignoring the Count’s yelling, they were gearing up for another attack on the Energy Plant in a six-aircraft formation.
Then, another angry voice came through the communication system.
“The ground forces are storming the Plant! Are you guys planning to blow them away too?”
The voice belonged to the Count’s son,
who seemed genuinely furious, shouting with intensity.
“It’s the precious sacrifices in war!”
“They can become a hero, so it’s fine, right?”
“Besides, it’s their fault for being slow!”
However, the sun-loving guys didn’t seem bothered by his yelling and responded casually.
It appeared that they only saw their own convenience and desires.
But seriously, their lack of intelligence was astonishing.
Ignoring the commander’s order with such high stakes was beyond reason.
Perhaps, or rather, most likely, those cheerful individuals are the sons and daughters of nobility.
Moreover, judging by their demeanor, they might be from nobility higher than a mere count.
The fortune teller lady mentioned that they were better than the nobles of the Neighboring Kingdom, but it seems there are still fools on our side.
But this is a battlefield.
Listening to their conversation, our ground support team, without any specific coordination, shifted into a position to shoot down those cheerful individuals.
Having violated orders on the battlefield and intending to kill their comrades for personal gain, they shouldn’t complain even if they get shot down.
The initial attack took us by surprise, given that they were allies, but there won’t be a second time.
However, in the next moment,
a flash sparkled, and explosions occurred on the ships of those cheerful individuals.
Moreover, the destruction was enough to make them crash-land.
[Gah!]
“Darn it! Enemies? What are the others around us doing?”
“No? Friendly aircraft? Why are they attacking us?”
The culprits who attacked them spoke up.
“Are you guys idiots?”
The one who orchestrated the attack was Miss Marie Lehto-Ruichen-Fariner, also known as the [Scarlet Goddess].
With her Pigeon Blood-colored hair, golden eyes, fair skin, and a tall, stunning figure, she had the same seductive voice as before.
“You’re happily destroying something I’ve been working hard to reclaim, and on top of that, attacking with the ground forces still inside? What are you thinking? Anyway, quietly crash-land.”
While Miss Fariner spoke sensibly, they seemed not to understand.
“What do you think you’re doing? As mercenaries! I’m the daughter of Marquis Rusbur! I’ll have my father punish you immediately!”
The cheerful girl who parked her ship next to mine was trying to assert her status with an irritated tone.
The others were also hurling insults at her, but it was hard to hear clearly due to the distorted sound.
Then, the count shouted angrily without hiding his rage.
“Hey, you brats under Rusbur! What you tried to do is a serious violation of military regulations. Prepare for substantial punishment!”
It seems those cheerful individuals were not mercenaries but stationed troops.
Because their ships and attire were flashy, I had thought they were mercenaries.
“What?! I’m a marquis’s daughter! Why should I be blamed?”
“What you guys tried to do was an act of destroying the backbone of the Empire’s energy. Whether it’s by accident or unavoidable circumstances, intentionally destroying it may lead to the death penalty, regardless of your title. Anyway, land the ship immediately! If you don’t land, we’ll assume you have the intention to attack the energy plant, and we’ll shoot you down as traitors!”
The cheerful noble girl and her companions, seemingly intimidated by the count’s forcefulness, crash-landed quite far from where the plant was.
About an hour later,
The terrorists, realizing it was impossible to continue, captured one of their own, raised a white flag, and approached us.
It turns out that the captured person had set up a remote-controlled bomb, intending to escape and then detonate the plant along with their comrades.
So, they captured the terrorist leader and surrendered.
Thus, the extermination of the terrorists in this operation came to an end.
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bruh i like marie lady she and others called out the idiots and when they didn’t stand down basically just decided to cripple their ships and basically told em “shut the hell up and get punished and be glad i you didn’t destroy it or woulda probably get executed” very pragmatic people tbh