King George V's response is more of a disbelief rather than obliviousness, but Bismarck META explains it again not just for clarification but also for certainty.
"So you tricked Tirpitz into a suicidal fight so the META can take over?!"
Even if the METAs present are people she recognizes to be the same as her allies' identity , King George V prepares a battle stance. As a knight, she cannot accept the twisted idea of leaving the body a hollow shell while another kansen occupies it.
"Didn't you hear what she said? Tirpitz should have died, but the META simply prolonged her life" Renown META speaks out
"No one forced or tricked anyone. This is a mutual decision between those two" Repulse META joins in
"Even if what you say is true, this is still a twisted idea. No one will know that Tirpitz has been replaced, isn't that right?" King George V strongly believes
"......"
The three Royal Navy METAs all look at each other before turning their shared gaze towards. Even if everyone is reluctant to confirm, their long silence is enough to confirm that her guess is correct.
"We're aware that the idea is a painful and horrible deception for both Bismarck and Victorious, but it's her idea to live on a lie" Bismarck META responds
"Why?" King George V briefly lowers her damaged saber
"The Bismarck of this timeline will repeat my mistake.....but this time, she would reanimate a monstrosity that can't stay dead"
"......!"
"That Tirpitz won't be an individual by a dead husk filled with the energy of the black wisdom cube - a mindless shell driven by the instinct to fight"
"That's......"
Just imagining the idea of a lifeless body only moving through a power source and will only stop when destroyed is horrible to imagine that King George V shakes her head. More importantly, she doesn't want to imagine it happening to her.
"It makes being an angry ghost a merciful fate compared to it" Hunter META crosses her arms
"Yeah. Anyone with the right mind would rather stay dead than become a mindless zombie" Repulse META shudders
"Still, you're telling me to let a kansen die for the lesser of the two evils" King George V grits her teeth
"No one wants to deceive their loved ones, but you're right. This is the lesser of two evils" Renown and couldn't look at King George V
"This is the only way to spare their feelings as much as possible no matter how horrible it is" Repulse META grips her shoulder
"......."
All of them cast a long and solemn gaze since they could only pity and begrudgingly accept the decision rather than repeat Bismarck META's mistake and possibly scar the current Bismarck once she's forced to kill her older sister.
"Tirpitz's fate is either to die and get replaced......or be revived as a mindless zombie" King George V tightens her grip on her sword
"I'm sorry, but I only wish to protect my sister's happiness even if I cannot atone my sin to her" Bismarck META softly apologizes
"Don't you find it cruel? Even as a kansen.....your sister dies a pitiful and helpless death"
"I've been trying since the beginning of a way to save both of them, but no matter the result.....one of them has to die"
As if to comfort its owner Geryon lowers itself and gently nudges Bismarck. The latter gently pats it in the head, treating it more like a metallic pet than a rigging.
"Sooner or later, they will see through the deception....." King George V takes a deep breath
"You....." Bismarck META briefly widens her eyes in surprise
"If it's you, then I know you tried everything in your power to save both of them"
"You believe me?" Bismarck META blinks is somewhat curious
"It's because you're Bismarck"
King George V confidently smiles and even places one hand on her hips, further surprising Bismarck META.
"I know rushing there will do no good because your sister is equally stubborn. I'd just get in the crossfire" King George V wryly laughs
"I see....." Bismarck META somewhat agrees
"Bismarck is not only a worthy opponent but a trusted comrade of mine, so I can't bear to confess the truth once the blizzard ends......" King George V loses her smile
"Are you sure? Wouldn't it hurt your knightly code?" Hunter META tilts her head
"It certainly does, but how can I witness Bismarck's devastation? It will break her heart to learn that the META achieved her goal"
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Thaw out a Second Life
FanfictionA month after the incident with Victorious META, Tirpitz lives her second chance in life free of another ego and an enemy targeting her. Even so, she lives in worry and guilt from having to hide the cost of being able to live peacefully.
Black King, Red Fox
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