Lost at Sea and in Another World

The Truth and Lie

For how much longer will you keep on going?

Back then, Tirpitz still clings to her sanity and not the voices around her. She respects her sister as a tireless leader always doing what she can for the betterment of Iron Blood. The two sit near each other and admire the peaceful night by the beach.

"There's going to be an untested experiment and they made you a part of it" Bismarck starts first
"I didn't mind. It's a bit risky for you, so they chose the younger sister to test it out first" Tirpitz just sighs
"You don't have to be a part of it if you don't want to" Bismarck's voice softens
".......Stop it if you don't want to. Stand your ground as leader, big sister"
"The higher echelons are fickle. It's difficult to deal with them" Bismarck clicks her to the in frustration
"You're not going to fight against those frail old men, huh...." Tirpitz sighs in dismay this time
"The less violence, the better"

Tirpitz doesn't despise Bismarck for going on a peaceful stance on her superiors, but her expression frowns at Bismarck letting things as they are out of fear for everyone's safety.

"Victorious got angry at me saying I shouldn't be reckless with these experiments" Tirpitz quickly changes the topic
"As loud as she is, she's only concerned about you" Bismarck smiles a bit
"You already gained, didn't you? The one they called META" Tirpitz speaks softly
"I have no full control over it yet. Exerting myself to full strength will cause me to lose control"
"Is it because of the imperfect portion?"
"Yes. So long as it's there, I cannot fully control my META"
"Then I will take that imperfection in your place"

Tirpitz stands up, but she doesn't even look back at Bismarck when speaking. She just holds her cap even without the risk of it falling from her head.

"What?!" Bismarck stands up in shock
"It's part of the experiment anyway, so there's no problem" Tirpitz sighs again
"If it doesn't work, then it's fine. If it does, then it's also fine. Either way, I'll just take off a bit of burden from you" Tirpitz crosses her arms
"Still, it's reckless. I don't want anything to happen to you" Bismarck grabs Tirpitz's shoulder
"You can have them do the procedure. We need to unlock greater strength, dear sister. This is for the sake of Iron Blood" Tirpitz looks back Bismarck with her hands on both sides now

Bismarck couldn't respond in disbelief because her younger sister is willing to participate and even proposing it herself. The gaze in her eyes is a determined one, and Bismarck only needs a brief glance to realize the sincerity behind it.

"There's a risk that you'd be incompatible. Even if you survive because you're my younger sister, there's no telling if you would remain unharmed" Bismarck pulls away her arm
"It's going to be alright. If it's too much for me, then I'll just reject it"
"What if it not only it affects your body, but your mind?" Bismarck wants her to reconsider
"Do you think I'd be so weak to succumb to it?"
"No. You have the same willpower as I have, but I don't want to blindly risk your safety"
"Heh. Look at you acting like a concerned sister"

Before Tirpitz could break out in a laughter, she just scoffs and smiles in a bittersweet manned. This is even making Bismarck more concerned for her safety.

"I don't want to remain in the sidelines forever. I'm a proud battleship of this nation, and it's my duty to fight for everyone's sake" Tirpitz responds in a halfhearted tone
"I don't like it when you force yourself to lie. You seek strength to protect Victorious since she means everything to you" Bismarck crosses her arms
"You always say there's one person who we would cherish. I suppose mine happens to be that persistent aircraft carrier. After all, it she didn't convinced me, we wouldn't talking here like regular sisters"
"I do appreciate Victorious' efforts for giving you a reason to fight. You lamented the pointlessness of this conflict and refused to give your best efforts on command"