‘How long has it been.. How many battles have I fought..’ A Charlotte who was lost in thought wondered
3 years ago, A young woman just shy of 20 years old was looking for her room in a military dorm building
“This room has no number on it.. That’s right the general did mention that the sign is sometimes removed, But wouldn’t it be rude to knoc–” As soon as Charlotte was about to finish her sentence, a guy with a scythe carried resting on his shoulder opened the door
He raised his eyebrows “Hmm?” The guy looked as if he was eating and just got interrupted by Charlotte’s voice outside his door.
Charlotte got scared she almost fell to the ground she tried to act composed “N-Nice to meet you, Good sir! M-My name is Charlotte! I hope we get along well!”
The man looked at her still in the same confused look he had earlier “Carl. Come in”
Charlotte, Who was bowing her head out of respect, raised her head as soon as she heard that response with a confused look joined by an embarrassed face, she could only go “Eh?”
Carl didn’t look back at Charlotte and left her in that shocked state. Charlotte gathered her thoughts back again and entered the room
‘Doesn’t it feel a little rude that he didn’t introduce himself properly? What is this abomination of a guy that general Tia put me with. I mean– look at how he eats, it’s messy!’ Charlotte thought to herself with all sorts of expressions from anger to disgust
Carl looked at Charlotte in confusion “Want a bite ?” Carl carefree-ly offered Charlotte his sandwich while sitting on the floor
Charlotte stepped back with her eyes widened and a look of fear on her face “N-No Thanks, Senior Carl”
“Huh? What’s with the senior title ? drop it already”
“But you’re here longer than I have–” Charlotte replied in a respectful tone
Carl sighed then looked at Charlotte with a smirk on his face “Ok. As your senior I order you to drop the title senior. It’s an order from a higher up and not obeying it will get you in trouble”
“That’s–”
“Orders, Charlotte.”
“Yes, C-Carl”
Carl stood up after finishing his food “Lovely~ Now, I’ll properly introduce myself. I’m squadron leader Carl Marcel. Looking forward to having fun with you, Charlotte”
Charlotte’s eyes glowed slightly. She felt optimistic about her days in the unit with a fun but also weird leader.
“Charlotte! Charlotte! Wake up!”
‘This voice.. seems familiar’
“Charlotte, Wake up!”
When Charlotte opened her eyes she saw Lumi blocking a stomping attack from a dragon
‘That’s right.. I was fighting then got knocked out cold..’
Lumi looked back at Charlotte “Hey, Don’t die on me here.”
Lumi looked like she was struggling. In fact, The whole unit was struggling. The monsters were out matching them in skill and numbers.
Charlotte picked her scythe and suddenly the dragon’s foot was pushed away
Charlotte landed next to Lumi with her scythe in hand “So reckless. You’re protecting the most hated person in this unit you know ?”
“I once thought the same as you.”
One of the squad leaders ran over hurriedly to Tia as fast as humanly possible “General Tia, We’re in trouble our forces are taking a hard hit to their morale”
Slowly walking towards the enemies Tia yelled at the top of her lungs “It’s come down to this huh? Ay’d let you go if Ay was the one gettin’ the hits, but ye’ve gotten yerself a death sentence with hurting my men. NOW YE’VE REALLY PISSED ME OFF”
As Tia said this Her arms became more buff, Her human hands turned into claws, Her eyes turned from a peaceful green to a bloody red. It was one of the strongest abilities you could ever see. From how scary she looked you’d think you’re seeing a wolf in a hunting session
Tia went around punching the monsters. Whether it be a giant undead, or a magical beast she’d almost certainly win in this enraged state. As Lumi and Charlotte saw this they nodded to each other to confirm that this was the perfect chance to take down the dragon.
Lumi jumped high, baiting the dragon to go for her. And just as the dragon was about to get Lumi, Charlotte’s crystal glowed indicating her using her special skill. In a flash, The dragon’s neck was cut in half killing it on the spot.
“Told you, I’m surviving till the end”
“Ah. Make sure of that.”
“Squad leaders, Ay want a headcount now!” Tia yelled as her form returned to normal again
“General, With our current headcount we’ve suffered 18 casualties”
Tia’s face looked gloomy her eyes looking deadfish, her voice very weak “How many are injured..”
“We don’t know that, General. but around 20”
Tia looked like she was in a lot of pain but she calmly responded “Make sure to treat em till they recover.”
“Understood, General”
‘What am ay supposed to say to their families.. yer son was protecting the borders and died? Ay can’t face them..’
Written by: shehablasheen
Published at: 20-08-2023
