Cyberpunk: Spartan Walker

Before Nana Kamano could continue to speak, Ou Signen leaned back on the chair and knocked on the armrest. BB, are you there?

In Kamano Nana's surprised gaze, a holographic image of a black box appeared next to Osignin.

Of course you are, evil general, you are scaring that little girl.

Osignin shrugged noncommittally, Maybe. What was the message Tommy left on that frigate?

I see that the encrypted message the Colonel left was for you to move the Warrant Officer to do some paperwork.

What? Kamano Nana exclaimed.

That's right. O'Signin nodded, He cares about you very much.

But... Kamano Nana wanted to say something else.

But what? O'Signin interrupted her, Since this is what he means, then just go somewhere obediently.

She fell silent, imagining what she would be like when she worked in the same place in the future: commuting to and from get off work on time every day, watching her beloved go to the front lines to fight for life and death for mankind, while she could only stay at home and wait for his return in fear - —Or wait for a body to come back.

It makes me shudder to think about days like this. She is not a useless person. On the contrary, because of the Relic chip, she can do many things that contribute more. She felt that she should try to help him more and take on more responsibilities.

I don't want to go there. Nana Kamano wiped the sweat from her forehead and said bluntly, I want to continue to study on the Yushu and contribute to space operations.

Really? O'Signin's eyebrows rose in surprise, You have experience and should know the dangers of space combat. And this is his decision. Are you sure you want to go against his ideas?

In terms of danger, his job is much more dangerous than mine. Nana Kamano said firmly, Not only that, he is also a human being, so he will make mistakes.

Osignin chuckled as if he had heard some big joke. Nana Kamano felt that today was as exciting as riding a roller coaster. The general in front of her first threatened her, and then suddenly laughed unbridled at her. She felt at a loss what to do.

The major general wiped away the tears from laughter at the corner of his eyes, Indeed, he will make mistakes, and he will make a big mistake. I will teach him a lesson personally. Now, although it is his intention to be transferred to another place, since you don't want to do this, Then I will arrange for you to study in the Moon Sea of ​​Clouds, and you must first lay a solid foundation.

O'Signin pointed at her with a finger, But I won't bear the blame, lest he trouble me later. When he comes back, you can explain to him yourself why you are still in the fleet.

Kamano Nana suddenly beamed with joy, stood up and bowed to Osignin while thanking him repeatedly.

****

In the Unknown Star Territory, the flagship of the Covenant force, the Supreme Justice.

Tommy stood on the bridge deck, staring nonchalantly at the holographic image in front of him. In the picture, one after another Covenant or human aircraft were heading towards the flagship, carrying the personnel and equipment they could transport away. These personnel and equipment have been thoroughly inspected and disinfected to ensure that not a single Flood spore is missed.

The captive prophets of stewardship were among them. This flagship is called Mount Justice, and the source of the information is this prophet. It is a complete greedy for life and death, and when Lieutenant Haverson scares it, it will bring out anything.

Price, Case's voice interrupted his thoughts, Everyone is here, let's get started.

Tommy turned around and saw Case, the Chief, and Lieutenant McKay there, representing the top commanders of MI, the Navy, Operation Red Flag, and the Marines respectively.

Sir, McKay saluted and reported, The migration of materials and personnel has come to an end. The jump fault engine of the Truth and Harmony has also reached a critical state and can be detonated at any time.

Okay, Case nodded, Let's talk about the next arrangements.

We now have an aircraft carrier with strong firepower and should continue the unfinished mission before. said the Chief Master.

No explanation was needed. Both Tommy and Case knew that the Chief was talking about Operation Red Flag. Only Lieutenant McKay looked at them in confusion.

Sorry, I can't agree, Master Chief, Case said. Cortana's success in controlling the ship is the only important thing right now.

The Master Chief stared straight at him, Captain, remember, I take orders directly from the high command. That means, for all personnel on the ship, he turned his gaze to Tommy, including you, sir, I Have tactical command authority.

The Master Chief was right. Tommy was not responsible for the launch of Operation Red Flag when Reach fell. He was directly ordered by the High Command, so Tommy had to listen to the Master Chief at this time.

Tommy wanted to raise his hands, but the stinging pain in his shoulders made him give up the idea.

I admit that you have tactical command authority, Master Chief. I know that your authority comes from the high command. I have no objection on this point. I just want to explain to you that your original mission was discovered on this ship. Technology has taken over. We must cancel your mission, turn around and go straight back to Earth.

What was the original mission? Lieutenant McKay asked, doubt in his voice.

At this point, I see no reason to keep this information secret anymore, Case said, glancing at Tommy. The latter nodded to him. Cortana, no one is eavesdropping on the bridge, right?

Wait a minute, Cortana said. Multiple red lights swept around the room. Not now. Go on, Captain.

Our mission is to capture a Covenant force ship, and then infiltrate their home planet to capture at least one of their highest-ranking leaders. The command hopes to use it to force the Covenant forces to cease fire and negotiate. He pointed behind him with his pipe, Obviously, the management prophet we captured is not high enough.

Everyone was silent after hearing this.

Finally, McKay snorted and muttered, Oh my God, there's no way we're going to make it.

No, the Master Chief replied, Although the chance of success in this attempt is very small, we still have a chance after all. With this spacecraft, our chances are even greater.

I'm sorry, Chief, McKay said. She took off her helmet and twisted it in her hands, You don't mean to say that you plan to continue to carry out that unrealistic mission, right? We have just lived a hellish life for four days. God blessed us to escape from the critical star, no He was killed by Covenant troops in Halo, not to mention the Flood.

I have a duty to complete my mission, the Master Chief told her, and I will do it with or without your help. Our personal pain—even our lives—are not worth anything compared to the many more at stake. What is it?