THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW
In the Sakura Empire Takao is training with a sword in a training field. She is standing with her eyes closed while gripping the handle of her sword.
When a wind blows several flower petals fall and when one of these petals falls in front of Takao she unsheathes her sword and cuts the petal in half effortlessly. She feels good about the result of her training.
CLAP! CLAP!
At that moment several applause resound and when Takao looks in the direction of the noise she can see Zuikaku who was watching Takao's training.
Zuikaku: I see that on holidays you continue training as always.
Takao: Ah, hello Zuikaku, welcome home, I'm glad you're doing well.
Zuikaku: Yes but I can't say that I did it well. Kaga scolded me because I let the enemy escape.
Takao: I see so you received Kaga's infamous scolding... (It's not surprising that Zuikaku is feeling down I'm aware that Kaga tends to go overboard when she reprimands her subordinates for mistakes) Well Zuikaku let's take a walk for a while.
Zuikaku: Yes.
Two friends walk along a path where there is a beautiful landscape then they pass by a beautiful lake and finally climb up some stone stairs that were built many centuries ago and finally they reach a very high cliff. From here you can see the entire capital city and the sea of the Sakura Empire without any problems.
Zuikaku: In the end we couldn't finish the task entrusted by Commanders Akagi and Kaga. We were fighting with all our might but in a moment of carelessness, we were attacked by a fleet of submarines and the enemy escaped... I can't just stay like this... I have to become stronger to be able to protect Shokaku and the others!
BREAD! Ouch!
At that moment Takao slapped Zuikaku to cheer her up but it seems that she didn't measure her strength so the blow hurt Zuikaku. Zuikaku looks at Takao with a lot of displeasure and Takao is a little surprised.
Takao: I'm sorry... I may not have measured my strike correctly.
Zuikaku: Takao that hurt me a lot...
Takao: I'm sorry but the point I wanted to make is that you shouldn't assume the burdens alone you should also trust us, at least a little more.
Zuikaku: (Moved by Takao's words) Takao...
Takao: (friendly smile) We are colleagues aren't we?
Takao offers her hand to help Zuikaku get up and she accepts. Zuikaku already feels better.
Meanwhile at the Sakura Empire port Shiranui is reviewing the resources that arrived at the port for the construction of Orochi. However she is very upset because the girl who was supposed to do this job is Akashi and since she is not here Shiranui now has to work for both herself and Akashi.
Behind her the British spies walk and as always Edinburg messes up. She trips and falls face-first onto the floor. As a result of the impact her mask and glasses go flying leaving her exposed. The sound causes Shiranui to stop working and see that Edinburg had fallen. Shiranui approaches Edinburg to help her.
Shiranui: (Concerned) Hey are you okay? Are you hurt? Wait a moment I've never seen you around here before. Who are you?
On the other hand Edinburgh is terrified because she's trying to find her glasses but she can't. Fortunately Sheffy comes to the rescue placing the mask back on Edinburgh's face. Sheffy apologizes for the inconvenience grabs Edinburgh and takes her away. However they are stopped.
Shiranui: Wait a moment.
Those words made both British girls freeze.
Shiranui: You dropped this...
In Shiranui's hands are Edinburgh's glasses. She approaches Shiranui picks up her glasses then bows several times in gratitude. Afterward both British girls escape from this place. Shiranui is somewhat puzzled by their behavior.
Meanwhile the British spies run and then stop to rest a bit after running to distance themselves from the port.
Edinburgh: (Complaining about the mission) Why was I assigned to this espionage mission? I'm not cut out for this!
Edinburgh: (Complaining about the mission) Why was I assigned to this espionage mission? I'm not cut out for this!
Sheffy: Hush please. We've studied the Empire's logistics. It seems they're building something massive but we don't know the location.
In that moment Sheffy sees Akashi walking absentmindedly as she enters a cave in an abandoned mine. So Sheffy decides to follow her.
Meanwhile Akashi walks while talking to her pet.
Akashi: Shiranui doesn't know how to treat me. I can't stand her she overworks me.
At that moment Akashi freezes as she realizes she is lost all because of her absentminded walking. She is very impressed with the place so much so that she accidentally lets go of her cat and the cat escapes. Akashi tries to catch the cat but she loses it after a while. After walking randomly she arrives at a secret dry dock and is very surprised to see a gigantic black-colored ship.
Akashi: Is this the Orochi Project ship? Why does it resemble a Siren ship?
In that moment she sees Akagi on the deck of Orochi. Akagi raises the cube and then the cube shines causing the place to tremble. After that the cube enters Orochi making the ship light up for a few seconds and then power down due to a lack of energy.
Observer: With so much energy gathered the activation of Project Orochi is imminent.
At that moment, Akashi freezes upon seeing the archenemy of humanity. Yes, my dear friends, the woman who uttered those words is Observer, a high-ranking Siren.
Observer: At this rate I would say... one more, and it's enough.
At that moment Observer creates a black mental cube and hands it to Akagi.
Observer: The Orochi Project is not about creating an ordinary ship. Let's say it's an ark carrying all desires across the great ocean. (whispering to Akagi) Your reunion is imminent...
The last words from Observer bother Akagi so she proceeds to speak with the sharpest tone she can muster.
Akagi: Leave this place. I don't want you to be seen.
Akashi who saw everything proceeds to leave while pretending she neither heard nor saw anything.
Kaga: You what are you doing here? Have you seen it?
Akashi's words were as terrifying as seeing the devil naked. She stammers trying to excuse herself.
Akashi: What are you talking about? I'm lost. Could you guide me to the exit?
At that moment Observer grabs Akashi using her tentacles and Akashi screams in terror.
Observer: Oh dear she saw me too bad for her I suppose. (Aims all her cannons at Akashi) As humans say curiosity killed the cat right?
Akashi: (Panicked screams) Don't help me! I vehemently deny the charges! I'm innocent!
Akagi: (Calm voice) Please stop. Don't meddle in the affairs of the Sakura Empire.
Observer: Don't say that please. You know she can't be left alone she might blurt out 'peep.
Kaga: Or 'Nya' because she's a nekogirl.
Observer: Don't change the subject. (Looks at Akashi) I'll kill you and say you slipped.
BANG! BANG!
At that moment two shots ring out and two armor-piercing projectiles hit Observer's tentacles causing Akashi to break free, and she escapes. Everyone looks at the sharpshooter standing a few meters away.
Kaga: (Furious) Who are you?
Kaga attacks the gunwoman dressed as a priestess, but the woman removes the dress and uses it as a shield. Everyone realizes that she is a maid by the Royal Navy servant outfit she wears underneath the Shinto priestess attire.
Sheffy shoots at Kaga but she deploys scrolls to shield herself and her sister Akagi.
Kaga: That ridiculous attire you're a lapdog for the loli queen.
Sheffy: Don't call the queen that.
Sheffy continues shooting while Kaga keeps repelling Sheffy's attack. So, Sheffy kicks Akagi while Akagi just laughs confidently and elegantly avoids the attack. But then when Akagi opens her eyes she freezes upon seeing another woman's intimate parts. Kaga also looks at what's under Sheffy's skirt blushing and freezing in place.
Sheffy kicks Akagi's hand and the cube goes flying. Akagi realizes it and tries to grab the cube but Sheffy shoots hitting the cube and sending it flying out of Akagi's hands. Akagi glares angrily at Sheffy.
Sheffy: (Oh, she's really scary) Edinburg!
Edinburg comes out of her hiding spot and tries to grab the cube but it hits her face.
Edinburg: I got it, Sheffy!
Sheffy: Let's get out of here!
Sheffy throws a smoke grenade and Kaga uses her scrolls to create a shockwave that clears the smoke but the British spies were no longer there.
Observer: Oh what a big problem. This is your fault so fix it please.
Observer opens a portal and leaves.
Observer: Well then goodbye master.
Akagi looks frustrated at Orochi and orders the emergency alarm to sound and after a few seconds the alarm echoes throughout the base.
On the other hand the British spies escape through the port.
Edinburg: (complaining because Akashi is hanging on her back) I'd rather carry gold bars!
Sheffy: Complaints can wait for later! (Looks at Akashi) Why are we carrying extra baggage?
Akashi: Don't leave Akashi behind!
Edinburg: Why are you following us?
Akashi: You would have gotten rid of me! Silenced! Dead men tell no tales!
Sheffy: (Irritated) I guess we have to deal with that let's go now.
The girls continue sailing but they didn't expect Takao was already waiting for them and then she fires upon spotting the British spies. However Sheffy notices and alerts Edinburg, successfully avoiding Takao's attack.
Takao: You're not going to escape!
Sheffy: And why not?
Takao: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!
She charges into the attack while Sheffy decides to stay behind to hold off Takao.
Sheffy: Get out as you possess the files with vital information!
Sheffy heads to stop Takao.
Sheffy: God save the queen!
After that Sheffy starts firing at Takao. Takao dodges Sheffy's shots. When a curtain of water comes between Takao and Sheffy Sheffy fires the main artillery. The projectiles pass through the water curtain and Takao realizes it just in time to block Sheffy's attack at the last moment.
Sheffy: (surprised) That was absurd that hit should have landed on you.
In that moment Takao kneels to unleash her secret sword technique and then launches an attack at an impressive speed. Sheffy has a hard time avoiding the attack and Takao's sword manages to cut a few strands of Sheffy's hair.
Sheffy is very surprised but she attempts to attack. However Takao is one step ahead and knowing she can't attack Sheffy positions herself behind Takao. Takao hits her with the sheath of her sword causing Sheffy to receive a blow to the face. She stumbles back from the impact and then stabilizes herself using the shockwave from an explosion when she fired into the sea.
Takao: My praise goes to you my dear adversary.
Sheffy tries to attack but a shadow covers her and she realizes the presence of Ayanami who attacks her from behind. Sheffy dodges and avoids Ayanami's sword strike.
Sheffy: Damn it they're enemy reinforcements.
Takao: It's two against one. You'd better surrender.
Sheffy: (What can I do? A suicide attack?)
At that moment as Sheffy was about to attack a strange sound attracted the attention of everyone.
ROOOOOAAAR!
At that moment a spear wielded by Edinburg and Akashi appears. The three girls quickly recognize that boat it is a suicide boat loaded with several kilograms of explosives.
Sheffy: Edinburg? What are you doing with that dangerous thing?
Edinburg: (unaware of the danger) Come on, Sheffy! Get on the boat!
BOM!
In that moment the boat starts to catch fire and Akashi hangs onto Edinburg covering her eyes.
Akashi: The boat is on fire!
Sheffy: This is a bit...
Ayanami: It's very dangerous...
Takao: (Panic) Get that thing away from here!
Akashi: HELP!
Edinburg: Someone stop this thing!
KABOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!
The boat explodes near Takao...
By the grace of the Holy Spirit Edinburg, Sheffy and Akashi suffer no serious injuries while Takao is severely damaged by the suicide boat impact. Ayanami had to tow her and Akagi orders a pursuit fleet to locate the spies under a mission of 'Rescue Akashi, who was kidnapped by the enemy.
To be continued