Ch.216Child Civil War (4)

# Chapter 216: Civil War Among Children (4)

“What? Us? Why?”

“No, I don’t want to.”

“…”

All battleships of the Capital Defense Fleet belonged to the neutral faction regardless of their origin.

This neutral faction had exercised their veto power against the Security Commander’s suppression orders.

Of course, they didn’t openly refuse like that formally, but rather pushed their own justification.

“The Supreme Commander said battleships are essential in battles against foreign powers.”

“Meaning they can only be used in combat against ‘foreign powers.'”

“Therefore, our battleships will absolutely not intervene in this civil war nonsense. Good luck.”

The moment he saw the official document written in informal language, the Security Commander tore it to shreds while venting his frustration.

“You goddamn opportunistic bastards!!!!!”

Of course, despite the Security Commander’s outcry, the neutral faction wouldn’t budge.

“Why should we move? The situation is practically over anyway.”

From the perspective of the neutral faction, which had quickly assessed the situation, the coup forces led by Sadu-gwang were larger than expected.

“That woman Samiya, they said she won the battle against the fleet sent by the Security Commander.”

“Looks like she’s even absorbed the remaining fleet?”

Similarly, contrary to expectations, they had determined that there were very few casualties in the battle with the Security Commander’s pursuit fleet.

While there were some losses, they had absorbed the surviving Security Commander faction fleet, actually increasing their size.

Compared to that, the Security Commander’s side had lost two-thirds of their forces, making it impossible to reverse the current situation.

Of course, that didn’t mean the neutral faction would side with Samiya either.

“Since we’re maintaining neutrality by claiming we can’t deploy battleships, if we were to join a side, we absolutely couldn’t use our battleships, right?”

“But most of our fleet’s strength consists of battleships.”

The fact that ‘all’ battleships of the Capital Defense Fleet belonged to the neutral faction meant…

“What percentage of our fleet are battleships?”

“Over 50%.”

“Ah.”

In other words, the remaining ships excluding battleships were ridiculously few compared to other factions.

“Without battleships, what can we possibly do?”

“We can’t do anything, just bring some popcorn.”

The strength of the neutral faction without battleships was only a quarter of the coup forces.

“So we’ll just cheer enthusiastically.”

“Fighting, coup forces, fighting!”

“…”

They could only show superstitious behavior uncharacteristic of the materialistic Prosnack by desperately sending spiritual support.

Of course, for the coup forces, the neutral faction’s behavior was satisfactory enough as long as they didn’t ally with the Security Commander.

“If possible, please use the fancy word ‘revolution’ instead of coup.”

“Uh…”

“Fighting, revolutionary forces, fighting!”

They only subtly complained about changing what they were called.

They showed no signs of making any further demands.

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Meanwhile, the Security Commander’s side appeared intimidated after losing their strongest card, the battleships.

“We still have the space fortress and orbital defense facilities!”

“Oh right, that’s true.”

Since they were facing a self-proclaimed revolutionary army, or so-called coup forces, whose intact fleet had been shattered and temporarily patched together…

For the Jangja faction with orbital defense facilities and space fortresses that could withstand forces at least twice the size of the coup forces’ fleet…

They were full of hope that they could simply defend around the Capital Fortress and stall for time until the Supreme Commander assessed the situation and came to their aid.

And the same was true from the self-proclaimed revolutionary army’s perspective.

“We need to arrest the Security Commander and resolve this situation as quickly as possible.”

“That’s correct, but don’t we lack the strength to break through that right now?”

If the Supreme Commander returned after assessing the situation and this was still ongoing…

Which faction would he destroy first?

With such thoughts filling the faction leadership’s minds, they were burning with the desire to somehow quickly tear off the Security Commander’s head, but…

“If we try to break through directly, our side will suffer severe casualties.”

“Even so, wouldn’t our victory still be inevitable?”

“…We’re not just facing the Security Commander’s fleet.”

“Hmm?”

“Shouldn’t we also consider the possibility of the Holy Fleet with Sebeli Empire’s super-dreadnoughts or Ztrakfor’s Grand Fleet pushing in?”

As the staff had mentioned several times before…

Considering intervention from neighboring countries, they couldn’t just push forward ignoring casualties.

As a result, thoughts began creeping into their minds about whether they had unnecessarily made too many enemies.

Of course, Samiya secretly held somewhat mocking thoughts about their concerns.

‘While Ztrakfor is one thing, Sebeli has already begun intervening, so they won’t attempt what these people are thinking.’

But if she openly expressed this in the current situation, it would be tantamount to revealing herself as someone sponsored by the Sebeli Empire.

So she remained silent, waiting for the staff to come up with some solution.

But just as everyone was deep in thought…

One group stood up resolutely.

“Ambassador, we have a method.”

For some reason, it was the Marine Corps, who had recently thrown off their uniforms and were showing off their oiled muscles.

Wearing only their distinctive octagonal caps and underwear, they appeared before the faction leaders and fleet admirals conducting the meeting, causing various confused reactions.

“…Ah yes, I’m curious what method you have.”

During her time in the Sebeli Empire…

And on the way here, had she seen such sights too many times?

As if already transcending the bizarre appearance of the Prosnack Marines, Sadu-gwang… Samiya responded immediately.

“Nuuugh…!”

As if ready to tear someone apart, they expanded all their muscles, adding disgust to the grotesqueness.

Each striking a bizarrely unique pose, they began explaining their tactical plan to the meeting attendees.

The problem was that this so-called tactic…

“What exactly are you saying, Marine?”

“Exactly as I explained, Vice Minister.”

The faction leaders who had been watching from the beginning couldn’t hide their disbelief.

*whispers*

“There’s no way such a method could work.”

“Do they really think this makes sense?”

Those listening doubted their own ears as they shared opinions, all concluding it was impossible.

And for good reason—the tactic proposed by the Marines was none other than the infiltration method they had previously conducted with the Sebeli Empire’s purge units.

Named “Naked Individual Combat,” the tactic involved…

Drifting through space wearing only spacesuits to directly infiltrate the Security Commander’s space fortress.

“With this, we subdued the Dark Age battleship and the pioneer’s special forces inside it!”

*flex muscles*

With their final declaration, they once again bulged their muscles from their bizarre poses, creating an intimidating atmosphere for the meeting attendees.

“Hmm…”

“Hmm.”

The appearance of the Marines and the tactic they brought forth only created resistance in various ways among the faction leaders and fleet admirals in the meeting room.

“Do you think that makes any sense?”

“It was already difficult to overlook your entering in such discipline-violating attire, and now you present such an absurd story!”

Of course, the vast majority of that resistance seemed to stem from the Marines’ grotesque fashion sense.

“Ambassador Samiya, don’t you trust us?”

Despite such fierce(?) opposition, the Marines looked at Ambassador Samiya, seated at the head, with unwavering eyes.

“Haaa.”

Samiya likewise felt the words “Are you crazy?” rising to the tip of her tongue as she looked at the Marines.

However, separately from that, she also knew that the Marines had actually provided substantial help in acquiring the ancient super-dreadnought that Sebeli boasted about.

After heaving deep sighs…

“…You came up with this plan because you think it’s possible, right?”

“Of course.”

“Wait, Ambassador Samiya?!”

“Are you thinking of throwing elite troops into the void?!”

While everyone around was shocked, watching the Marines strike bizarre poses to hide their exposed marine “guns” due to wearing only underwear…

Ambassador Samiya spoke to the Marines in a low voice.

“I knew you were half-crazy from the start, but I didn’t know you were this insane, Marine Commander.”

“Thank you for the compliment, Ambassador.”

“This must be because you’ve been corrupted by hanging around with those Sebeli purge unit guys.”

Though Arto would tell her to stop lying, Samiya said with a trustworthy expression:

“So go ahead and proceed with your plan. If you’ve caught something strange from the purge unit, you might have also caught their combat abilities.”

“Please trust us without worry.”

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And not long after the Marines put their operation into action…

The Security Commander’s space fortress received a three-skull score and ended up joining Samiya’s revolutionary forces.