Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 87: Flight of the Valkyries Part 2

"Umm... Is this working? Mukori? D-Daniel?"

It's Geirahoel's voice coming across a technology that surprises everyone and causes a burst of cheers around the device itself. Unlike most of Daniel's creations, which he seems to pull out of a mysterious box in his hidden lab, this one was known by the whole group of companions close to him. He tries calling out, "Settle down, settle down!"

Some are laughing, some are talking, Wenlianna is crying happily as she bounces. It worked during the basic test in the Citadel, but Xyreko could have cheated, and so it was less impressive than knowing Geirahoel and Ryuogriar are possibly hundreds of miles away.

Geirahoel tries again, "Daniel! I don't know if I'm doing this right! Say something!"

Daniel uses the microphone, talking loudly over the banter and noise of everyone celebrating. "Valkyrie Three, Mechanic One, I read you loud and clear, over."

"Great spirits! Ryuogriar! I can hear him! His voice came out of this thing! Just like telepathy! We can talk to Daniel!"

Daniel chuckles, and Ryuogriar's voice can also be heard, "Geirahoel, you were supposed to follow the rules. Here." There is a light scuff of noise, and then Ryuogriar's voice is the more clear one. "Mukori-One, this is Valkyrie One. Pardon the etiquette. It is confusing as to why we must do it, though."

Daniel smiles at the others, who are listening anxiously to the conversation. "Valkyrie One, Mechanic One; the reason it's important is for when there are many people on the same band, so that it's clear who is talking and when they're done talking. Grey Knight, report in. Over."

There's a pause, and then a male voice. "Oh! That's me. Uh, Grey Knight,... No! Emperor, this is Grey Knight. I am here. This... is an amazing device, your Grace. ... ... ... Oh! Over!"

The group with Daniel chuckles, as does he, and he sighs. He replies, "Grey Knight, the purpose of code names is to not reveal who is who on the radio, just in case the messages are intercepted. Calling me 'Emperor' and 'your Grace' completely defeats the purpose. Over."

"M-My apologies, my Liege! Over. I will do my best to improve. Over."

Daniel massages his temples with his right hand, palm covering his face. Hekate takes the microphone from him, saying excitedly, "I want to try!" She clears her throat. "Grey Knight! This is Spirit One. Report to us if anything bad happens. Or if anything happens. Report to us when you need to tell us stuff. Okay? Over." She looks at Daniel, her big fluffy tail wagging excitedly. Daniel smiles and pets her head. "Good enough, I guess."

"Spirit One, Grey Knight, I confirm your orders and shall obey. Over."

Daniel states, "Better," nodding at Hekate. She relays, "Grey Knight, Spirit One, Daniel -SORRY!- Mechanic One says 'better'! That is all. Over."

Everyone laughs. Vaergraes teases, "This system is more difficult than I thought."

Daniel replies, "Communicating in code over the radio is very different from communicating in code through writing. You have to keep it concise so the other side doesn't get overloaded with information and forget important parts. You have to keep it obscure so the enemy can't figure out who and what you're talking about. But, we should be alright for now. I just want to get started with practicing it."

The others nod, and Geirahoel's voice comes across again, "Mu-Mechanic One, Valkyrie Three, I apologize for my mistakes. I'll improve. Valkyries have departed... um... the Flower Garden. Currently observing from overlook point... wh-which one is this?"

"I think Bravo?" replies Blue's voice, the only other male on the circuit at the moment, since he's near Ryuogriar and Geirahoel.

"We think this is overlook Bravo. No signs of Scruffy Elves. We're going to engage. Um, over."