Last Chapter Recap: "Princess, this is ridiculous," Selana said, her voice steady. "I can personally vouch for Lt. Brody's innocence."
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Live Video in Terminal
"We've been fooled, Captain," Tila said, her voice tight with disbelief. "The enemy database definitely lists this man as their agent... I triple-checked. Furthermore, the materials he leaked—" she paused, swallowing hard, "—they were highly classified. Critical systems, troop movements... everything."
"Princess, please, calm down," Selana said gently. "This database may be unreliable... we can't jump to conclusions just yet."
"Unreliable?" Tila asked, her eyes narrowing. "Are you saying the enemy planted one dummy record just to fool us all? That they expected their database to be stolen?!"
Selana….
Ha ha ha ha ha! This is a riot!!
This is the power of my genius!
I initially gave orders to Laura to put a fake agent 'Bill' to confuse the captain and cause her to distrust the only other male crew members. However, to see it used in this manner is simply magnificent!
It wouldn't have worked if I make princess didn't pass the first stage of my brainwashing… all she needed was a little suggestion to treat this database as something trustworthy.
In other words, unless lt. Brody produces some good evidence, princess will not let him go free, no matter how much the captain opposes it!
"Princess, think it through," Selana said, her tone firm but concerned. "Ensign Adam has already tried to manipulate us once... He might've found a way to alter the records somehow."
"Somehow?" Tila snapped. "Captain, that's too many coincidences for one journey!" She took a step forward, voice rising. "No—if the chief engineer was a spy, then why can't the navigational officer be one as well?"
"That's because..." Selana trailed off, placing her hands on her head, fingers pressing into her temples.
Irritatingly, captain's defence of lt. Brody is more stubborn than I thought. Almost like she trusts him like no one else…!
"Captain!" Tila called, turning sharply toward him.
"Princess, if I let you arrest my navigational officer, we'll have to halt," Selana said, her voice strained. "There's no way I can operate this ship alone—not completely on my own. Even if others are unavailable... Brody is indispensable."
"This is fine," Tila said, her voice steady now. "We're ahead of schedule, right? In two days, we can determine whether he's a real spy or if the database is wrong."
Silence falls for a few seconds, yet this fierce standoff between two strong-willed women gives me goosebumps. If eyes could kill!
"Captain... this is hopeless," Brody said quietly, his voice tinged with exhaustion.
"Yes, it seems Her Highness simply won't back down," Selana said, her words edged with frustration. "No matter what I say, she's already made up her mind."
"I can't let this mission be derailed by personal whims, Captain," Tila said firmly. "Not mine, not yours, not anyone's."
Sigh... "Alright," Selana said, rubbing the bridge of her nose. "I'd rather not have a shootout on my deck. If it satisfies you, Your Highness, I'll place Brody under house arrest—effective immediately."
"But—" Tila started, but Selana cut her off with a raised hand.
"Unfortunately, we have only one interrogation cell," Selana said flatly, "and it's already taken."
"That's fine with me," Tila said as she slowly lowered her gun. "Have Major Aurora guard him—day and night. I'll begin the interrogation in the morning."
"Princess—" Selana started to argue, but Brody raised a hand to stop her.
"It's alright, captain," he said quietly. "Let it happen. If I've done nothing wrong... I'll prove it."
Selana…. Held her head in frustration.
"I appreciate your cooperation," Tila said, her voice cool but not unkind. "It'll make this easier for everyone."
Live Video in Terminal Ends.
Hahahahahaha! I just love when my plans come together!!!
Without help from her navigational officer, even captain can't progress through the vermillion sector. I've gained at least one, if not two days to finish my work!
"Excellent work, Laura!" Adam said as he powered down the terminal, a smug grin spreading across his face. "I knew I could count on you~"
"Ahhh~" Laura moaned, pressing her breasts and pussy. "To be praised by the master... it makes me so happy~"
Now, I need to think of a way to defeat those two women…!
Before my mind can shift gears, the doors to the prison room open, revealing one gust I expected with anticipation.
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