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Chapter 5: Saviour

In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Red Axis fleet made its way back towards the Sakura Empire. As two Iron Blood vessels sailed alongside them, a heavy cruiser and a destroyer. Akagi tended to her sister's wounds while her daughter peacefully slept in the Captain's quarters. As she worked on patching up her sister, she spoke to a young Caucasian woman with white hair, in her early twenties, boasting a red streak in her hair, and captivating marmalade orange eyes. The woman had a German accent and wore the standard Iron Blood uniform, adorned with a combination of red and grey colours.

"So you're saying he's alive, successfully repealed your attack, is now a junior officer for the Legion and is part of a UN force stationed in the Pacific." Summoned up the German girl before expressing her concern. "Is he going to be a problem towards our plans?" With that said her tone shifted a playful one in a matter of seconds. "If so then I can't wait to have a little fun~"

"No, the UN isn't taking sides so we aren't his friends nor are we his enemies." Informed Kaga. "Fighting him wouldn't be a wise choice as he fights with good strategy and strength and all those mock battles we had with him were all a bluff as he's more powerful than we initially thought. As he removed any UN marking's from his uniform with his subordinates following suit before engaging, funnelled our aircraft into a kill zone and only took one shell to knock me out of the sky and to dispose of a siren aircraft carrier."

"I can't wait to have some fun with him~" The intrigued Iron Blood girl replied with neither carrier saying anything.

"Your funeral." Mumbled Akagi with her words going unnoticed by the German girl.

"My seniors, I've found them a detached force." A feminine voice spoke through a red petal.

"I guess we can toy with them a bit and see what you and your forces are made of." Mumbled Akagi before issuing her orders and a warning. "This is hardly a difficult task. 5th Carrier Division you are free to engage and expect a UN reaction force."

"Understood." Replied the female other end before the red petal was consumed in flames.

"I have a favour to ask of you Prinz Eugen." She stated while smiling at her.

"The 5th carrier division found leftovers. We shouldn't let them go and their most likely will be a UN force present." Added Kaga in a stern voice.

"I worry greatly about my juniors daily. If they just had Iron Blood support on their side I know I'd feel more secure about their endeavours." Akagi informed the Iron Blood Kansen.

"Fine I suppose." She answered the two Sakura carriers as she got up from the table and threw her stick into Kaga's flight deck. "I'll be taking Z23 and Ayanami from your fleet." She informed them while walking away.

"Yes we'd be honoured to watch a display of your strength." Stated Akagi as the two carriers watch her leave.

"Sister, is it wise to let our forces engage with them?" Inquired Kaga in a low audible tone.

"She wanted to see him and his forces in battle so badly so I decided to give it to her." She replied while smiling at Eugen.

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On the deck of FS Rouen, the Sous-lieutenant sitting at the edge, gazing at the setting sun against the orange backdrop. He held his phone, which displayed his contact list with one particular number blocked. His attention alternated between the blocked number and the others beneath it. After a moment's contemplation, he made up his mind and unblocked the number. Almost instantly, the phone started ringing, and the caller ID revealed it was none other than Adm. Emma Keller

"I blocked this number and the others for a reason so make it quick." He spoke with a bit of venom in his voice.

"Is it possible for us to talk one on one as there is no need for unnecessary bloodshed." She answered.