Dialogue/Wolf's Fang of Fury 1-5

Translated by Khosen

Ev1-5 - A Trap

Commander:

...

So, everything's all under control for now? (Choice)

Marie:

Yes. Khan's currently leading her squad on a scout mission as we speak. I expect her to return soon with the results.

Commander:

According to Marie's briefing, everything looks like it's going all according to plan. But why? Why am I feeling anxious right now?

It could be because this is the first field operation Kheshig's involved in, but it's more than that.

Marie:

...'Too easy.' Is that what you're thinking, Sir?

Commander:

As expected from Marie. She read my mind just by observing me as I kept quiet for a brief moment.

It's better safe than sorry. Don't let your guards down. (Choice)

Marie nodded in agreement, and that was when Hraesvelgr, who was in charge of patrol missions, began transmitting her findings with a grim face.

Hraesvelgr:

C, Commander! You need to see this! I'm sensing an immense radio jamming wave! I've never seen such a wide-range blackout before!

Marie:

What!?

Hraesvelgr:

We're about to lose contact with the Horde squad at this rate! We need to call them back!

Commander:

I quickly picked up the radio and called Khan's name, but all I heard back was nothing but an empty radio signal...

Right before the battle

Salamander:

Hey! Where did this swarm come from, Feather!?

Talon Feather:

I don't know! My radar was clean even after an infrared light search!

Khan:

...These parasites, they're the stealth types. It was a trap.

Quick Camel:

Does that mean we're surrounded?

Khan:

If a trap's set up to catch us, we bite and tear it apart. That's our way.

We're going to move faster before our enemy surrounds us. Remember your training.

War Wolf:

...

Quick Camel:

...Alright, let's get down to business.

Kheshig:

'...Everyone's looking at me...right, I've been their ankle weight and slowed everyone down...'

'I'm so angry at myself...I'm nothing but extra weight everyone has to pull...'

'I don't know what I'm doing out here.'

After the battle

Khan:

We've managed to lose them for now...

Talon Feather:

But we're still surrounded. It's only a matter of time before they close in the gaps and find us.

And...the moment the Iron Parasites revealed themselves, a huge jamming wave followed, and we lost contact with the HQ.

War Wolf:

So, we can't call for backup.

Khan:

They planned to isolate us from the beginning.

Salamander:

Smart move for an Iron Parasite.

Quick Camel:

General...

Hyena, she's...

Hyena:

Hehe, my bad. I took a blow...

Khan:

...Don't say anything. Stay still.

War Wolf:

'This is bad, she can't move with a wound like that.'

Khan:

'With our radios down, we have to physically make it back to call for backup. Good thing is, we're still undetected.'

Hyena:

Don't mind me and leave me. I'll take care of the rest...

Kheshig:

Don't say such things! We're not leaving anyone behind!

Khan:

Kheshig, stay with Hyena.

Kheshig:

...Ma'am?

Khan:

We will break the enemy's besiegement both on land and sky. Whoever manages to spearhead one's way will rendezvous with our main troop and call for backup.

Feather, you're in charge of the sky. Don't push your limits, just distract the enemy. We'll travel by foot while you distract the enemies.

Talon Feather:

Of course! I got this.

Khan:

Kheshig, make sure you guard Hyena until the cavalry arrives. Can you do that?

Hyena:

General, that's...

Kheshig:

Yes! I can. Whatever it costs!

Salamander:

No, she can't pull that off by herself.

Kheshig:

Miss Salamander...

Salamander:

General, the tactic lacks a clinical finisher. We need to add another trick.

Let me set my Burning Walker on full auto-mode and distract the enemy. In the meantime, you and Feather can run in the opposite direction.

War Wolf:

Are you sure you're willing to sacrifice your ride?

Salamander:

Hey, it was not an easy decision, okay? I took a lot of time customizing my baby, you see? Let's make sure to give a good farewell firework.

Khan:

...And what do you suggest you would do after?

Salamander:

Well, I'm going to lose my leg, so I can no longer run with you all.

I'll play nurse and take care of the wounded. I'll make sure Hyena doesn't bite Kheshig.

Khan:

Alright. Camel and War Wolf, you two are with me.

Quick Camel:

Got it!

War Wolf:

We'll leave this place to you, Kheshig.

Kheshig:

Yes, of course...

Salamander:

Wait, how come I don't get a pep talk?

War Wolf:

Ah, right, hey Kheshig, see if that gambling addict wants to do something when she gets bored, don't. Her dice are tampered with and will not play fair.

Kheshig:

I, I'll make sure Miss Hyena stays safe!

War Wolf:

...That's my cute girl. Be nice, Salamander.

Salamander:

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Now, go.

Quick Camel:

And you too, Hyena, don't do anything rash. The rescue will be here soon.

Hyena:

...Tsk, please...

To be continued in part 2...