The black metallic neuroi shot a beam, easily pearcing the car and vaporizing the thin layer of snow from the pavement in an instant. As if it was no question at all, Hijikata rushed over to Sakamoto to shield her. The neuroi's second blast went straight towards Hijikata. But.. "Back down. I won't let you touch this person!"

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The black neuroi flew to the sky.

"Seems it was an enemy that can evaluate the situation." Squadron Leader Clostermann muttered, gave Wing Commander Sakamoto her hand and helped her stand up.

Clostermann is a witch with long military service, she is the commander of the 506th. Formerly she was in the 501st with Sakamoto.

"Wing Commander Sakamoto, are you injured?"

"No, I'm fine... But it sure was great that you found us. Moreover, aren't you... in command of the 506th now?"

"You shouldn't take the Gallia information bureau lightly, Wing Commander. Also, I've entrusted the command to a substitute. Are you spreading rumors that the commanding officer I entrusted the base can't be trusted?"

"Sorry..."

"Geez, it was a joke. You're thick-headed as always with conversations like this... as always" Clostermann gave Sakamoto a gentle smile.
"Haha, Minna says so too"

"Group Captain Minna? Have you met her?"

The dignified and elegant Clostermann's facial expression crumbled for a moment, but only for a moment. Sakamoto had met the Karlslandian on a whim, it seems the Gallia information bureau she was proud of had not done proper job.

"Aah... so... is it all right if I call you Squadron Leader Clostermann?"

"Fufu, Perrine is fine. Like it was then."