Last Chapter Recap: "Now grab your suits and let's go," Adam said, his voice low but firm. "Remember—no one must know you came from my room."
NOW
I tried to arrive at the hangar before anyone else, but to my chagrin, there were already two other folks waiting for captain and the rest to show up.
Now, it's rare enough for me to see lt. Chand in the open, and happily chatting lt. Chand is an even rarer animal.
"Well, well, well... if it isn't Lt. Chand," Adam said with a smirk. "Haven't seen you in days. Maybe you're running away from me?"
"Ensign..." Laura said quietly.
"Aye," Chand said coldly. "I don't take kindly to the smell of slave lords around me."
"Then you should have no problem with me," Adam said smoothly. "I'm no lord… and I don't own any slaves."
"Your kind never change," Chand said, her voice cold. "You might pretend to be a nice guy now, but you won't deceive me."
"Lt. Chand, you're being too harsh…" Laura said firmly. "Ensign's doing his best, just like everyone else on this ship! You shouldn't judge him for his family."
"Laura, you're too naive. Did you even notice?" Chand said sharply. "This guy has been ogling your breasts-"
"You're crossing the line, Lt. Chand," Adam said, his voice cool and controlled. "Especially coming from you... you're starting to sound more like a stalker than an officer."
"What the hell are you talking about, Shanks?" Chand shot back, eyes narrowing.
"What are you doing hanging around the princess's quarters all the time, huh?" Adam said with a smirk. "Waiting for an autograph?" "What—You damn—" Chand started, her voice rising with fury.
Huh? He seems genuinely by my words did she think no one noticed? I almost got him that other time, he cannot be this naive!
"Is everyone here?" Heidi asked, her voice commanding attention. "In that case, attention! Captain will have words about how the crew is conducting themselves."
While I was having an argument with chief engineer, it seems rest of the crew have arrived at the hangar.
It's been first time since launch that I saw all crew together… of course my two beautiful slaves stand out of the crowd.
…though Natasha seems unable to resist sending me lustful stares from time to time…
"Thank you, Heidi," Selana said as she stepped forward. "Everyone, please—stay at ease."
To my surprise, captain and commander are accompanied by princess Tila, carrying herself in military fashion.
The captain began to speak, her tone steady and composed, "Regarding yesterday's Operation Z—while we did suffer losses, I'm pleased to report that the mission was a success. The spoils recovered more than make up for what we lost."
Captain is being so open about the operation? That's… a bit surprising. No that's not what I expected from this woman. Is there a reason? Or…
"Right now, we're working on deciphering the data we've collected from the enemy ship," the captain continued. "This data is an invaluable asset in the ongoing war effort. To prevent any unnecessary risk, the left wing of the facility will be accessible only to personnel with special clearance. Understand—this isn't because we don't trust you. It's about protecting what we've fought to gain."
Hah! As if. I'm an intelligence officer on this ship, goddamn it, and you keep me in the dark the most. Princess Tila takes the captain's place, quickly captivating the entire hangar with her charisma and presence.
"First… I owe you all an apology," Princess Tila began, her voice calm but remorseful. "Everyone was told this mission was a simple escort task. But that wasn't true.
A not-so-silent murmur passes through those in attendance. To see the princess bowing before everyone is a really unusual sight.
She continued, her expression now serious.
"Nine days ago, Allied Intelligence discovered that the Neo-Terran Society had somehow gained knowledge about the upcoming war. We became aware that a spy ship might be dispatched to intercept our plans in a hurry.
In response, Admiral Sun and our counterintelligence division devised a plan to neutralize that spy vessel. To do so, we enlisted one of the Alliance's greatest powerhouses—The Space Titans… that is, all of you.
With strategic support from the Pandora Kingdom, this mission was launched to draw the enemy out and eliminate the threat."
"However, the success of the mission relied entirely on secrecy," she continued. "That is why only Captain Selana was informed of its true purpose, and why I deliberately avoided contact with the rest of the crew.
Now that the enemy spy ship has been destroyed, I am finally free to share these details with you—and to offer my deepest thanks.
Your excellent efforts have not gone unnoticed. The Pandora Kingdom owes each and every one of you a great debt."
"Your Highness..." Heidi said softly, stepping forward.
"So, uh..." Laura began, glancing around. "There was never any escort plan at all?"
"No, that part of the mission is true," Tila explained, her voice steady. "Without it, the enemy might not have taken the bait. The escort was essential to make the operation believable. Our goal remains the same—to safely deliver the documents in my possession."
"However, we lost two additional days due to evasive maneuvers and the battle," Selana said firmly. "We're on a tight schedule now, so I expect everyone to continue serving the Alliance with complete faith and dedication."
She turned to Princess Tila and gave a respectful nod.
"Your Highness."
Then, addressing the crew once more, she concluded, "That will be all. You're dismissed."
This goddamn bitch… just you watch, one day, you'll become my slave as well, Selana! You'll put a database of yours into your pussy and present it to me!! I swear!!!
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